Bracket and electronic device including same

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a side key disposed in a first opening provided in the housing, the side key comprising a sensor; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the side key; a dome structure disposed on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board and facing a direction away from the first opening; and a bracket that is in contact with the dome structure, wherein the bracket may comprise: a body part comprising a second opening across which at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board extends; a dome support part disposed on one side of the body part and comprising a first surface that is in contact with the dome structure and faces a first direction and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a stopper that is disposed on the other side of the body part so as to be spaced apart from the second surface of the dome support part by a predetermined distance, and that is configured to contact the dome support part when the dome support part is pressed by the dome structure; and a buffer part disposed in the second opening in the body part to absorb an impact on the dome support part caused by the dome structure when the dome structure presses the dome support part, the buffer part comprising a first end that is in contact with the one side on which the dome support part is disposed and a second end that is in contact with the other side on which the stopper is disposed.

Description

Bracket and electronic device including the same

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices, for example, to a bracket and an electronic device including the same.

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

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

[0004] As electronic devices become miniaturized, there are attempts to provide various functions within a single component. Side buttons (or input devices) positioned on the side of electronic devices aim to serve as input devices while simultaneously housing sensors. However, protecting these multi-functional side keys from external impacts has been challenging. Furthermore, reducing the impact transmitted to the side key has been difficult depending on the rigidity of the bracket supporting it.

[0005] The information described above may be provided as background 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 related to the present disclosure.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a side key disposed in a first opening provided in the housing and including a sensor; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the side key; a dome structure disposed on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board and facing away from the first opening; and a bracket in contact with the dome structure, wherein the bracket includes a second opening traversed by at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board; a dome support disposed on one side of the body part and including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface opposite to the first surface, in contact with the dome structure; and a stopper disposed on the other side of the body part at a certain distance from the second surface of the dome support and configured to contact the dome support when the dome support is pressed by the dome structure. And when the dome structure presses the dome support, it may include a cushioning member disposed in the second opening of the body part to absorb the impact of the dome support by the dome structure, and comprising a first stage in contact with the one side where the dome support is disposed and a second stage in contact with the other side where the stopper is disposed.

[0007] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a body portion including an opening facing a first direction; and a dome support portion disposed on one side of the body portion and including a first surface in contact with a dome structure electrically connected to the input button and a second surface opposite to the first surface; wherein the body portion includes a first body portion coupled to the dome support portion; and a second body portion forming a closed surface to surround the first body portion and the opening, and the body portion and the dome support portion may be configured with different stiffnesses such that the width of the opening is reduced when the dome structure contacts the dome support portion.

[0008] The aspects, configurations, and / or advantages described above regarding various embodiments of the present disclosure may become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear side of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of area A1 of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing the disassembled state of the bracket in area S1 of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a state in which a bracket is coupled inside region S1 of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7a is a conceptual diagram showing the arrangement relationship between a bracket and a side key according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7b is a conceptual diagram showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7c is a conceptual diagram showing cross-section A-A' of FIG. 7b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section B-B'.

[0020] FIG. 9a is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section C-C'.

[0021] FIG. 9b is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section D-D'.

[0022] FIG. 10a is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section E-E'.

[0023] FIG. 10b is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section F-F'.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section G-G'.

[0025] FIG. 12 is a graph showing the degree of deformation with respect to force for a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a bracket according to a comparative embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a graph showing the degree of deformation according to the impact amount for a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a bracket according to a comparative embodiment.

[0027] Throughout the attached drawings, similar parts, configurations, and / or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0029] 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 (101) (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0030] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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 (101) (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones)) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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 (101) (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.

[0040] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (101) (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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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 (101) (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 (101) 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).

[0046] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (101) (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.

[0047] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to an external source (e.g., an external electronic device (101)) or receive it from an external source. 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 the external electronic device (101) through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 (101) (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 (101) 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 (101) that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0051] The electronic device (101) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be of various types of devices. The electronic device (101) may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device (101) according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the devices described above.

[0052] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, 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” each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0053] As used in various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0054] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' merely means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0056] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0057] In the following detailed description, the length direction of the electronic device (101) may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction', the width direction as the 'X-axis direction', and / or the height direction (thickness direction) as the 'Z-axis direction'. In the following detailed description, the references to length direction, width direction, and / or height direction (or thickness direction) may refer to the length direction, width direction, and / or height direction (or thickness direction) of the electronic device.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the statement that a component faces 'a certain direction' can be understood to include not only the component facing 'a direction identical to a certain direction' but also the component facing 'a direction parallel to a certain direction'. It should be noted that in the following description, when a component is said to overlap (or stacked) with another component, the description of the arrangement relationship in the height direction described above may apply.

[0059] In describing directions, if 'negative / positive (- / +)' is not indicated, it may be interpreted to include both the positive and negative directions unless otherwise defined. For example, the 'Z-axis direction' may be interpreted to include both the +Z direction and the -Z direction. Similarly, the 'X-axis direction' may be interpreted to include both the +X direction and the -X direction, and the 'Y-axis direction' may be interpreted to include both the +Y direction and the -Y direction. However, in the XYZ spatial coordinate system depicted in the drawing, if 'negative / positive (- / +)' is not indicated on an axis, that axis may be interpreted to face the positive direction unless otherwise specified. In describing directions, facing any one of the three axes of the Cartesian coordinate system may include facing a direction parallel to said axis.

[0060] In the following description of the configuration of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2), the ‘first direction’ may mean the +Z-axis direction or a direction parallel to the +Z-axis. The ‘second direction’ may mean the -Z-axis direction or a direction parallel to the -Z-axis direction. The ‘third direction’ may mean the X-axis or Y-axis direction or a direction parallel thereto. The ‘third direction’ may mean a direction perpendicular to the ‘first direction’ or the ‘second direction’. Note that the foregoing description is based on the orthogonal coordinate system described in the drawings for the sake of brevity, and that the description of these directions or components does not limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0061] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear side of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 3 can be combined with the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 13.

[0064] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (210) comprising a first surface (or front) (210A), a second surface (or rear) (210B), and a side (210C) surrounding the space between the first surface (210A) and the second surface (210B). In one embodiment (not shown), the housing (210) may refer to a structure forming part of the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2, the second surface (210B) and the side (210C) of FIG. 3. According to one embodiment, the first surface (210A) may be formed by a front plate (202) in which at least a portion is substantially transparent. The second surface (210B) may be formed by a plate (211) that is substantially opaque. The rear plate (211) may be formed, for example, by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The side (210C) may be formed by a side structure (or "side bezel structure") (218) comprising metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211). In one embodiment, the rear plate (211) and the side structure (218) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0065] Although not illustrated, the front plate (202) may include region(s) that are curved and seamlessly extended toward the rear plate (211) at least a portion of the edge. In one embodiment, the front plate (202) (or the rear plate (211)) may include only one of the regions that are curved and extended toward the rear plate (211) (or the front plate (202)) at one edge of the first surface (210A). Depending on the embodiment, the front plate (202) or the rear plate (211) may be substantially flat. For example, it may not include a curved and extended region. If it includes a curved and extended region, the thickness of the electronic device (101) in the portion containing the curved and extended region may be smaller than the thickness of the other portion.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (220), an audio module (203, 207, 214), a sensor module (204, 219), a camera module (205, 212, 213), a key input device (217), a light-emitting element (206), and a connector hole (208, 209). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (217), or a light-emitting element (206)) or additionally include other components.

[0067] The display (220) may be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (202). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (220) may be visually exposed through the front plate (202) forming the first surface (210A) or through a portion of the side (210C). In one embodiment, the corners of the display (220) may be formed to be generally identical to the adjacent outer shape of the front plate (202). In one embodiment (not shown), to expand the area where the display (220) is visually exposed, the gap between the outer edge of the display (220) and the outer edge of the front plate (202) may be formed to be generally identical.

[0068] In one embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening is formed in a part of the screen display area of ​​the display (220), and at least one of an audio module (214), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205), and a light-emitting element (206) may be included that are aligned with the recess or the opening. In one embodiment (not shown), at least one of an audio module (214), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205), a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light-emitting element (206) may be included on the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (220). In one embodiment (not shown), the display (220) may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sensor module (204, 219) and / or at least a portion of the key input device (217) may be placed in the first areas (210D) and / or the second areas (210E).

[0069] The audio module (203, 207, 214) may include a microphone hole (203) and a speaker hole (207, 214). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (203), and in one embodiment, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker hole (207, 214) may include an external speaker hole (207) and a receiver hole (214) for calls. In one embodiment, the speaker hole (207, 214) and the microphone hole (203) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (207, 214) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0070] The sensor module (204, 219) can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204, 219) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210), and / or a third sensor module (219) and / or a fourth sensor module (e.g., fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface (210B) or side (210C) as well as on the first surface (210A) (e.g., display (220)) of the housing (210). The electronic device (101) may further include at least one of, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0071] The camera module (205, 212, 213) may include a first camera device (205) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the electronic device (101), a second camera device (212) disposed on a second surface (210B), and / or a flash (213). The camera devices (205, 212) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (213) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the flash (213) may emit infrared light, and the infrared light emitted by the flash (213) and reflected by the subject may be received through a third sensor module (219). The electronic device (101) or the processor of the electronic device (101) can detect depth information of the subject based on the time when infrared light is received from the third sensor module (219).

[0072] A key input device (217) may be disposed on a side (210C) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (217), and the key input devices (217) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (220). In one embodiment, the key input device may include a sensor module disposed on a second side (210B) of the housing (210).

[0073] A light-emitting element (206) may be disposed, for example, on a first surface (210A) of a housing (210). The light-emitting element (206) may, for example, provide state information of an electronic device (101) in the form of light. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (206) may, for example, provide a light source that is coupled with the operation of a camera module (205). The light-emitting element (206) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0074] The connector holes (208, 209) may include a first connector hole (208) capable of receiving a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and a second connector hole (e.g., an earphone jack) (209) capable of receiving a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0075] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] The embodiments of FIG. 4 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 3, or the embodiments of FIG. 6 to 13.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (101) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) may include a side structure (310), a first support member (311) (e.g., a bracket), a front plate (320) (e.g., front plate (202) of FIG. 1), a display (330) (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1, display (220) of FIG. 2), at least one printed circuit board (or board assembly) (340a, 340b), a battery (350), a second support member (360) (e.g., a rear case), an antenna, a camera assembly (307), and a rear plate (380) (e.g., rear plate (211) of FIG. 2). When including a plurality of printed circuit boards (340a, 340b), the electronic device (101) may include at least one flexible printed circuit board (340c) to electrically connect different printed circuit boards. For example, the printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) may include a first circuit board (340a) positioned above the battery (350) and a second circuit board (340b) positioned below it, and the flexible printed circuit board (340c) may electrically connect the first circuit board (340a) and the second circuit board (340b).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a first support member (311), or a second support member (360)) or additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device (101) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and redundant descriptions are omitted below.

[0079] The first support member (311) may be provided in a flat shape for at least a portion. In one embodiment, the first support member (311) may be placed inside the electronic device (101) and connected to the side structure (310), or may be formed integrally with the side structure (310). The first support member (311) may be formed from, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material. When the first support member (311) is formed at least partially from a metal material, the side structure (310) or a portion of the first support member (311) may function as an antenna. The first support member (311) may have a display (330) attached to one side and a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) attached to the other side. A processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (340a, 340b). 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.

[0080] The first support member (311) may be named "support member". The housing (301) may include the support member (311). The support member (311) may face the front plate (320). The support member (311) may face the rear plate (380). The support member (311) may be made of reinforced plastic or metal.

[0081] The support member (311) may provide a space for a battery (350) or a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) to be placed. The support member (311) may be integral with the side structure (310).

[0082] The front plate (320) may be named "cover" or "rear cover". The rear plate (380) may be named "cover" or "rear cover". The cover (380) may face the support member (311). The cover (380) may be made of reinforced plastic or reinforced glass material with a film (not shown) laminated thereon.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first support member (311) and the side structure (310) may be combined and referred to as a front case or housing (301). According to one embodiment, the housing (301) may be understood as a structure for generally accommodating, protecting, or housing a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) or a battery (350). In one embodiment, the housing (301) may be understood as comprising a structure that a user can visually or tactilely perceive from the exterior of the electronic device (101), for example, a side structure (310), a front plate (320), and / or a rear plate (380). The housing (301) may include a side structure (310), a first support member (311), a front plate (320), and a rear plate (380). In one embodiment, the term 'front or rear of the housing (301)' may refer to the first surface (210A) of FIG. 1 or the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2. In one embodiment, the first support member (311) is positioned between the front plate (320) (e.g., the first surface (210A) of FIG. 1) and the rear plate (380) (e.g., the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2) and may function as a structure for positioning electrical / electronic components such as printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) or a camera assembly (307).

[0084] Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0085] The interface may include, for example, an HDMI (high definition multimedia interface), a USB (universal serial bus) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0086] The second support member (360) may include, for example, an upper support member (360a) and a lower support member (360b). In one embodiment, the upper support member (360a) may be arranged to surround a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) (e.g., the first circuit board (340a)) together with a part of the first support member (311). For example, the upper support member (360a) of the second support member (360) may be arranged to face the first support member (311) with the first circuit board (340a) in between. In one embodiment, the lower support member (360b) of the second support member (360) may be arranged to face the first support member (311) with the second circuit board (340b) in between. Circuit devices (e.g., processors, communication modules, or memory) implemented in the form of integrated circuit chips or various electrical / electronic components may be placed on printed circuit boards (340a, 340b), and according to the embodiment, the printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) may be provided with an electromagnetic shielding environment from the second support member (360). In one embodiment, the lower support member (360b) may be utilized as a structure capable of placing electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module and an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector). In one embodiment, electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module and an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector) may be placed on an additional printed circuit board not illustrated. For example, the lower support member (360b) may be placed to enclose an additional printed circuit board together with another part of the first support member (311). An additional printed circuit board not shown or a speaker module or interface placed on a lower support member (360b) may be placed correspondingly to the audio module (207) or connector hole (208, 309) of FIG. 1.

[0087] The battery (350) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101) and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (350) may be disposed substantially coplanar with, for example, printed circuit boards (340a, 340b). The battery (350) may be disposed integrally inside the electronic device (101) or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0088] Although not illustrated, the antenna may include a conductive pattern implemented on the surface of the second support member (360) through, for example, a laser direct structuring method. In one embodiment, the antenna may include a printed circuit pattern formed on the surface of a thin film, and the antenna in the form of a thin film may be placed between the rear plate (380) and the battery (350). The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may, for example, communicate near-field with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In one embodiment, other antenna structures may be formed by a part or combination thereof of the side structure (310) and / or the first support member (311).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (307) may include at least one camera module. Inside the electronic device (101), the camera assembly (307) (or at least one camera module) may receive at least a portion of light incident through an optical hole or a camera window (not shown). In one embodiment, the camera assembly (307) may be placed on a first support member (311) at a location adjacent to a printed circuit board (340a, 340b). In one embodiment, the camera module(s) of the camera assembly (307) may be generally aligned with any one of the camera windows (not shown) and may be wrapped at least partially in a second support member (360) (e.g., an upper support member (360a)).

[0090] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of area A1 of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing the disassembled state of the bracket in area S1 of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a state in which a bracket is coupled inside region S1 of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The components described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 7a to 13. The embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 6b may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIGS. 7a to 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 and FIGS. 7a to 13.

[0094] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4). The housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) may form the exterior of the electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4). The housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) may include a side structure (310). The side structure (310) may be configured to surround the internal space of the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) of the electronic device. The side structure (310) may include a first opening (4111) on one side. The side structure (310) may have a first opening (4111) or at least one opening (e.g., the first opening (4111)) formed facing a first direction (+X direction).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the side structure (310) may include a first groove (4112) that accommodates a bracket (420). The first groove (4112) may be formed in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (-Z direction) at a position corresponding to the first opening (4111) of the side structure (310). For example, the first opening (4111) may be formed facing the first direction (+X direction), and the first groove (4112) may be formed in the -Z direction to form a space open in the +Z direction and the +X direction on one side of the side structure (310).

[0096] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a side key (402). The side key (402) may be placed in a first opening (4111). The side key (402) may be placed in the first opening (4111), and one side may be exposed to the outside through the first opening (4111). For example, the side key (402) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) through the first opening (4111) so that it can move in the -X direction when physically pressed by a user to transmit an input signal.

[0097] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (420). The bracket (420) may be placed or received in a first groove (4112). The bracket (420) may be placed or received in the first groove (4112) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (4111). For example, when an external impact is applied to the side key (402), at least a portion of the bracket (420) may be configured to deform to disperse the impact force (or external force) transmitted from the side key (402). The bracket (420) may include an opening (e.g., 4201 in FIG. 7a) through which a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) extending into the interior of the electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) passes. The bracket (420) can be formed by injection molding.

[0098] In the present disclosure, the first opening (4111) may mean a hole that is opened from the internal space of the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) on one side of the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4).

[0099] In the present disclosure, the first groove (4112) may mean a receiving space formed in the -Z direction that is connected to the first opening (4111) to accommodate a bracket (420) in at least a part of the side structure (310).

[0100] In the present disclosure, the side key (402) may refer to an input device disposed on one side of the side structure (310) or the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4). Alternatively, it may refer to an input device disposed in an opening (e.g., a first opening (4111)) formed on one side of the side structure (310) that moves a certain distance into the internal space of the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) when a force is applied from the outside.

[0101] In the present disclosure, the bracket (420) may refer to a support that contacts a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) that contacts the side key (402) or the side key (402) inside the housing (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4). For example, when the side key (402) moves a certain distance in the direction inside the housing (e.g., -X direction), the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) electrically connected to the side key (402) can transmit an external force to the bracket (420) and disperse the transmitted external force.

[0102] However, it should be noted that the first opening (4111), first groove (4112), side key (402), or bracket (420) described in the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0103] FIG. 7a is a conceptual diagram showing the arrangement relationship between a bracket and a side key according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] FIG. 7b is a conceptual diagram showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0105] FIG. 7c is a conceptual diagram showing cross-section A-A' of FIG. 7b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 7a through 7c may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 4. The components described with reference to FIGS. 7a through 7c may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8 through 13. The embodiments of FIGS. 7a through 7c may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIGS. 8 through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 6b and FIGS. 8 through 13.

[0107] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) may include a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 6a).

[0108] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a side key (402). The side key (402) may be placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a) of a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) or a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 6a). One side of the side key (402) may face a first direction (+X direction) and may come into contact with a component (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (430)) placed inside the housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) in a direction opposite to the first direction.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the side key (402) may include a key sensor (4021). The key sensor (4021) may be placed inside the side key (402). Alternatively, the key sensor (4021) may be placed in contact with a flexible printed circuit board (430) and surrounded by the side key (402). The key sensor (4021) may recognize information input to the side key (402). For example, when a user's fingerprint comes into contact with the side key (402), the key sensor (4021) may recognize this and transmit an electrical signal through the flexible printed circuit board (430) to an internal component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0110] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a flexible printed circuit board (430). The flexible printed circuit board (430) may come into contact with a side key (402) in an internal space of a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4) or in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). At least a portion (431) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) may come into contact with the side key (402). Another portion (432) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) may be configured to have a dome structure (440) placed thereon. For example, a portion (431) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) may come into contact with the side key (402), and may be bent to have a dome structure (440) placed on another portion (432). The flexible printed circuit board (430) may include an extended portion (4322). The extended portion (4322) may extend in the -X direction from a portion (432) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) and extend across the second opening (4201) of the bracket (420). The flexible printed circuit board (430) may be electrically connected to or configured to be electrically connected to the side key (402). A portion (431) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) in contact with the side key (402) may be named the first substrate portion. Another portion (432) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) in contact with the dome structure (440) may be named the second substrate portion. The extended portion (4322) of the extended flexible printed circuit board (430) may be named the substrate extension portion.

[0111] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a dome structure (440). The dome structure (440) may be disposed on a second substrate portion (432). The dome structure (440) may be disposed on one side (4321) of the second substrate portion (432). The dome structure (440) may be disposed on one side (4321) of a flexible printed circuit board (430) and formed convexly in a direction opposite to the first direction (+X direction) or formed in a direction away from the first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). For example, it may protrude in the -X direction from a portion disposed on one side (4321) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) and come into contact with a part of the bracket (420) (or a dome support (422)). The dome structure (440) can come into contact with the first surface (4221) of the dome support (422) in the -X direction. The dome structure (440) can convert the external force transmitted to the side key (402) into an electrical signal and transmit it through the flexible printed circuit board (430). For example, when a user presses the side key (402), the side key (402) moves in the -X direction together with the dome structure (440), and the part of the dome structure (440) protruding toward the dome support (422) is pressed, generating an electrical signal which can be transmitted through the flexible printed circuit board (430).

[0112] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (420). The bracket (420) may be placed in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) of a side or side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4) of a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4). The bracket (420) is placed in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) so as to be in contact with a side key (402) or a dome structure (440) at a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (420) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). For example, if the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) is an elliptical space, the bracket (420) may also be formed in an elliptical shape that forms a closed surface. However, it should be noted that this is not limited to this. The bracket (420) can support the impact transmitted to the side key (402). For example, when an impact is applied to the side key (402), the impact transmitted through the dome structure (440) can deform the bracket (420) to disperse the impact amount.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include a body portion (421). The body portion (421) may be formed to surround a second opening (4201). The body portion (421) may be formed to include a second opening (4201) such that at least a portion (4322) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) crosses it. For example, the body portion (421) may surround the second opening (4201) so as to correspond to the shape of a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a), and at least a portion (4322) of the flexible printed circuit board (430) may cross the second opening (4201). The body portion (421) may be configured to deform so that the size of the second opening (4201) is reduced when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (440), thereby dispersing the impact. For example, as the dome structure (440) presses the dome support (422), the first body part (4211) and the second body part (4212) come closer together, the size of the second opening (4201) can be reduced.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the body portion (421) may include a first body portion (4211) facing the side key (402) and a second body portion (4212) formed integrally with the first body portion (4211), which is positioned away from the side key (402). The first body portion (4211) and the second body portion (4212) may be positioned to surround the second opening (4201). The first body portion (4211) and the second body portion (4212) may be positioned so that a portion of them overlap when viewed from the direction of the opening (+X direction or the first direction). For example, the first body portion (4211) may be positioned closer in the -Z direction, and the second body portion (4212) may be positioned closer than the first body portion (4212) in the +Z direction.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include a dome support (422). The dome support (422) may be disposed on one side of the body part (421). The dome support (422) may be disposed on the first body part (4211). Alternatively, the dome support (422) may be disposed to be integrally coupled with the first body part (4211) on both sides. The dome support (422) may be in contact with the dome structure (440). The dome support (422) may include a first surface (4221) and a second surface (4222) opposite to the first surface (4221).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the dome support (422) may include a first surface (4221) facing a first direction (+X direction) and in contact with the dome structure (440). The dome support (4222) may include a second surface (4222) opposite to the first surface (4221) and facing the stopper (424). The second surface (4222) may surround a portion of the second opening (4201) together with the body (421). The second surface (4222) may be configured to be spaced a certain distance (t1) from the guide surface (4241) of the stopper (424) so ​​that the travel distance is limited when the dome support (422) is pressed by the dome structure (440). For example, when the dome structure (440) presses the first surface (4221) of the dome support (422) and the bracket (420) deforms, the guide surface (4241) and the second surface (4222) of the stopper (424) come into contact, thereby restricting the movement of the dome support (422). Alternatively, for example, the guide surface (4241) and the second surface (4222) come into contact, thereby restricting the movement of the dome support (422) and restricting the deformation of the bracket (420). The dome support (422) may include an extension (4223) that is perpendicular to the first direction (+X direction) and extends in a direction toward the second opening (-Z direction). The dome support (422) can be fixed to the body (421) by having the extension (4223) connected to the body (421) on both sides.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include a buffer portion (423). The buffer portion (423) may be placed in the second opening (4201). The buffer portion (423) may be placed in a position corresponding to the dome support portion (422) and the stopper (424) in the second opening (4201), or in a different position from the dome support portion (422) and the stopper (424) in the second opening. The buffer portion (423) may be placed to connect the first body portion (4211) and the second body portion (4212) in the second opening (4201). The buffer portion (423) may include a first end (42301). The first end (42301) may be in contact with one side of the body portion (421) on which the first body portion (4211) or the dome support portion (422) is placed. The cushioning portion (423) may include a second stage (42302). The second stage (42302) may be in contact with the other side of the body portion (421) where the second body portion (4212) or the stopper (424) is positioned. The cushioning portion (423) may be positioned in the second opening (4201) to absorb impact on the dome structure (440) of the dome support portion (422). The cushioning portion (423) may include a first recess (4232) formed concavely so as to be perpendicular to the first direction (+X direction) and facing away from the dome support portion (422) (-Z direction). For example, a first recess (4232) is formed in the cushioning part (423), and when an impact is transmitted to the bracket (420), the first end (42301) and the second end (42302) come close together and the first recess surface (4232) bends to cause deformation of the bracket (420) and disperse the impact. The cushioning part (423) can be integrally combined with the body part (421).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include a stopper (424). The stopper (424) may be disposed on the other side of the body part (421). At this time, the other side where the stopper (424) is disposed may mean the other side opposite to the one side of the body part (421) where the dome support part (422) is disposed. The stopper (424) may be disposed on the other side of the body part (421) at a certain distance (t1) away from the area where the dome support part (422) is disposed. The stopper (424) may be disposed on the second body part (4212) or on the inner surface (42121) of the second body part. Alternatively, the stopper (424) may be a structure protruding from the inner surface (42121) of the second body part. The stopper (424) may be formed integrally with the second body part (or body part (421)(4212). The stopper (424) may be configured to restrict movement of the dome support part (422) caused by deformation of the bracket (420) when an impact is transmitted to the bracket (420) or the dome support part (422).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include a connecting portion (425). The connecting portion (425) may include a first connecting portion (4251) and a second connecting portion (4252). The first connecting portion (4251) may be positioned on one side of the dome support portion (422). The second connecting portion (4252) may be positioned on the other side of the dome support portion (422). Each connecting portion (425) may connect the first body portion (or body portion (421)) (4211) on both sides of the dome support portion (422). Alternatively, each connecting portion (425) may be positioned to fix the dome support portion (422) to the body portion (421). The connecting portion (425) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (421) corresponding to the area where the dome support portion (422) is positioned. The connecting portion (425) can be coupled to the dome support portion (422) so that when the dome structure (440) is pressed against the first surface (4221) of the dome support portion (422), the dome support portion (422) can move in the opposite direction to the first direction (+X direction). The connecting portion (425) can be formed integrally with the body portion (421). The connecting portion (425) can be extended from both sides of the dome support portion (422) along the dome support portion (422) in a direction (+Z direction) away from the body portion (421).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the bracket (420) may include at least two materials. For example, the material of the dome support (422) and the material of the body (421) may be configured differently, thereby having different rigidities. Alternatively, for example, the dome support (422) and the cushioning part (423) may each include different materials and may be configured to have different rigidities by including a material different from that of the body (421). The bracket (420) is configured such that at least two of the body (421), the dome support (422), the cushioning part (423), and / or the stopper (424) have different materials or rigidities, so that elastic deformation may occur when an impact is transmitted.

[0121] The key sensor (4021) described in the present disclosure may refer to a separate sensor module disposed on the inside of the side key (402).

[0122] The first substrate portion (431) described in the present disclosure may refer to a portion electrically connected to the side key (402). The second substrate portion (432) may refer to a portion where the dome structure (440) is placed. The substrate extension portion (4322) may refer to a portion of a flexible printed circuit board (430) configured to extend from the second substrate (432) and be connected to an internal component of an electronic device (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0123] The dome structure (440) described in the present disclosure may refer to a component configured to convert pressure applied by a user to the side key (402) into an electrical signal and transmit it through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB, flexible printed circuit board) (430).

[0124] The body portion (421) described in the present disclosure may refer to a structure forming the body of the bracket (420) or the appearance or shape of the bracket (420).

[0125] The dome support member (422) described in the present disclosure may refer to a structure that supports the dome structure (440) when the side key (402) and the dome structure (440) move together due to an external force transmitted to the part where the dome structure (440) contacts or to the side key (402).

[0126] The buffer portion (423) described in the present disclosure may refer to a structure that connects parts of the spaced-apart portions of the body portion (421) at the second opening (4201) or a portion that absorbs shock when the body portion (421) is deformed due to an external force.

[0127] The stopper (424) described in the present disclosure may refer to a structure that protrudes toward the dome support (422) from one side of the body part (421) and controls displacement during elastic deformation of the bracket (420).

[0128] The connecting portion (425) described in the present disclosure may refer to a structure that connects the body portion (421) and the dome support portion (422) between the body portion (421) and the dome support portion (422) or on both sides of the dome support portion (422).

[0129] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section B-B'.

[0130] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 8 may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 7c. The components described with reference to FIG. 8 may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 9a through 13. The embodiments of FIG. 8 may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 9a through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 7c and FIG. 9a through 13.

[0131] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to 7c.

[0132] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (520). The bracket (520) may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (520) may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (520) described with reference to FIG. 8 may be adapted from the bracket of FIG. 6a through 7c (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict, except for differences from the configuration described above.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the bracket (520) may include a body portion (521). The body portion (521) may be formed to surround a second opening (5201). The body portion (521) may be formed to include a second opening (5201) such that at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7A) of a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7A) crosses it. For example, the body portion (521) may surround the second opening (5201) so as to correspond to the shape of a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6A), and at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7A) of a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7A) may cross the second opening (5201). The body portion (521) may be configured to deform to reduce the size of the second opening (5201) when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to disperse the impact. For example, as the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the dome support portion (522), the first body portion (5211) and the second body portion (5212) may come closer together, and the size of the second opening (5201) may be reduced.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the body portion (521) may include a first body portion (5211) facing a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) and a second body portion (5212) arranged in a direction away from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) and formed integrally with the first body portion (5211). The first body portion (5211) and the second body portion (5212) may be arranged to surround a second opening (5201). The body portion (521) may be configured such that the inner surface (52111) of the first body portion (5211) and the inner surface (52121) of the second body portion (5212) surround the second opening (5201). The first body part (5211) and the second body part (5212) may be configured such that the inner surface (52111) of the first body part (5211) and the inner surface (52121) of the second body part (5212) face each other.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the bracket (520) may include a dome support (522). The dome support (522) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (521). The dome support (522) may be positioned on the first body portion (5211) or coupled to the first body portion (5211) in the +Z direction. The dome support (522) may come into contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A). The dome support (522) may include a first surface (5221) and a second surface (5222) opposite to the first surface (5221).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the dome support (522) may include a first surface (5221) facing a first direction (+X direction) and in contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A). The dome support (5222) may include a second surface (5222) opposite to the first surface (5221) and facing a stopper (524). The second surface (5222) may surround a portion of the second opening (5201) together with the body (521). The second surface (4222) may be configured to be spaced a certain distance (t2) from the guide surface (5241) of the stopper (524) so ​​that the travel distance is limited when the dome support (522) is pressed by the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the bracket (520) may include a stopper (524). The stopper (524) may be disposed on the other side of the body portion (521). At this time, the other side where the stopper (524) is disposed may mean the other side opposite to the one side of the body portion (521) where the dome support portion (522) is disposed. The stopper (524) may be disposed on the other side of the body portion (521) at a certain distance (t2) away from the area where the dome support portion (522) is disposed. The stopper (524) may be disposed on the second body portion (5212) or on the inner surface (52121) of the second body portion. Alternatively, the stopper (524) may be a structure protruding from the inner surface (52121) of the second body portion. The stopper (524) may be formed integrally with the second body part (or body part (521)(5212). The stopper (524) may be configured to restrict movement of the dome support part (522) caused by deformation of the bracket (520) when an impact is transmitted to the bracket (520) or the dome support part (522).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the dome support (522) may include a material different from that of the body (521) and the stopper (524). The dome support (522) may be configured to have a different rigidity from that of the body (521) and the stopper (524). For example, the dome support (522) may be configured to have a different rigidity from that of the body (521), so that elastic deformation occurs differently upon impact, thereby mitigating (or dispersing) the impact transmitted from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a).

[0139] The bracket (520) described with reference to FIG. 8 can mitigate impact by undergoing elastic deformation when an impact (or pressure) is transmitted from a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to a dome support (522), thereby reducing the size of the second opening (5201) or reducing the gap between the first body part (5211) and the second body part (5212). For example, the bracket (520) of FIG. 8 can absorb impact when the cushioning part (e.g., 423 in FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c is removed.

[0140] FIG. 9a is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section C-C'.

[0141] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 9a may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 8. The components described with reference to FIG. 9a may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 9b through 13. The embodiments of FIG. 9a may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 9b through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 8 and FIG. 9b through 13.

[0142] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to FIG. 8.

[0143] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (620a). The bracket (620a) may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (620a) may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (620a) described with reference to FIG. 9a may be adapted from the bracket of FIG. 6a through FIG. 8 (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict with the above-described configuration.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620a) may include a body portion (621a). The body portion (621a) may be formed to surround a second opening (6201a). The body portion (620a) may be formed to include the second opening (6201a) so that at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) crosses it. For example, the body portion (621a) may surround the second opening (6201a) so as to correspond to the shape of the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a), and at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) may cross the second opening (6201a). The body portion (621a) may be configured to deform to reduce the size of the second opening (6201a) when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to disperse the impact. For example, as the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the dome support portion (622a), the first body portion (6211a) and the second body portion (6212a) may come closer together, and the size of the second opening (6201a) may be reduced.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the body portion (621a) may include a first body portion (6211a) facing a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) and a second body portion (6212a) formed integrally with the first body portion (6211a), which is positioned away from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). The first body portion (6211a) and the second body portion (6212a) may be positioned to surround a second opening (5201). The body portion (621a) may be configured such that the inner surface (62111a) of the first body portion (6211a) and the inner surface (62121a) of the second body portion (6212a) surround the second opening (6201a). The first body part (6211a) and the second body part (6212a) may be configured such that the inner surface (62111a) of the first body part (6211a) and the inner surface (62121a) of the second body part (6212a) face each other.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620a) may include a dome support (622a). The dome support (622a) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (621a). The dome support (622a) may be positioned on the first body portion (6211a) or coupled to the first body portion (6211a) in the +Z direction. The dome support (622a) may come into contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a). The dome support (622a) may include a first surface (6221a) and a second surface (6222a) opposite to the first surface (6221a).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the dome support (622a) may include a first portion (62201a). The first portion (62201a) may be disposed on the first body portion (6211a). The first portion (6221a) may include a first surface (6221a) of the dome support (622a). The first portion (62201a) may contact the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) in a first direction (+X direction). The dome support (622a) may include a first portion (62202a). A second portion (62202a) may be disposed on the first body portion (6211a). The second part (62202a) may be positioned in the first body part (6211a) in a direction (-X direction) away from the first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a) than the first part (62201a). The second part (62202a) may be formed integrally with the first body part (6211a). For example, the second part (62202a) may protrude in the +Z direction from the first body part (6211a), and the first part (62201a) may be positioned in the first body part (6211a) between the protruding second part (62202a) and the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620a) may include a cushioning member (623a). The cushioning member (623a) may be positioned in the second opening (6201a). The cushioning member (623a) may be positioned in the second opening (6201a) at a location corresponding to the dome support member (622a). The cushioning member (623a) may be positioned to connect the first body part (6211a) and the second body part (6212a) in the second opening (6201a). The cushioning member (623a) may include a first end (62301a). The first end (62301a) may be in contact with one side of the body part (621a) where the first body part (6211a) or the dome support member (622a) is positioned, or with the inner surface (62111a) of the first body part (6211a). The cushioning portion (623a) may include a second stage (62302a). The second stage (62302a) may be in contact with the second body portion (6212a) or the inner surface (62121a) of the second body portion (62302a). The cushioning portion (623a) may be positioned in the second opening (6201a) to absorb impact on the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) of the dome support portion (622a).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the first part (62201a) may include a material different from that of the body part (621a) and the second part (62202a). Alternatively, the first part (62201a) may be configured to have a different rigidity from that of the body part (621a) and the second part (62202a).

[0150] The bracket (620a) described with reference to FIG. 9a can mitigate the impact by causing elastic deformation so that the dome support (622a) and the second body part (6212a) come closer together when an impact (or pressure) is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to the dome support (622a). For example, the bracket (620a) of FIG. 9a can absorb external impact and limit the movement of the dome support (622a) and the first body part (6211a) together without forming the first recess (e.g., 4232 in FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c. For example, the bracket (620a) of FIG. 9a can absorb shock when the stopper (e.g., 424 of FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 of FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c is removed.

[0151] FIG. 9b is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section D-D'.

[0152] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 9b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 9a. The components described with reference to FIG. 9b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 10a through 13. The embodiments of FIG. 9b may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 10 through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 9a and FIG. 10a through 13.

[0153] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to FIG. 9a.

[0154] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (620b). The bracket (620b) may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (620b) may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (620b) described with reference to FIG. 9a may be adapted from the bracket of FIG. 6a through 8 (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict with the above-described configuration.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620b) may include a body portion (621b). The body portion (621b) may be formed to surround a second opening (6201b). The body portion (620b) may be formed to include the second opening (6201b) so that at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7A) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7A) crosses it. For example, the body portion (621b) may surround the second opening (6201b) so as to correspond to the shape of the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6A), and at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7A) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7A) may cross the second opening (6201b). The body portion (621b) may be configured to deform to reduce the size of the second opening (6201b) when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to disperse the impact. For example, as the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the dome support portion (622b), the first body portion (6211b) and the second body portion (6212b) may come closer together, and the size of the second opening (6201b) may decrease.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the body portion (621b) may include a first body portion (6211b) facing a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) and a second body portion (6212b) formed integrally with the first body portion (6211b), which is positioned away from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A). The first body portion (6211b) and the second body portion (6212b) may be positioned to surround a second opening (5201b). The body portion (621b) may be configured such that the inner surface (62111b) of the first body portion (6211b) and the inner surface (62121b) of the second body portion (6212b) surround the second opening (6201b). The first body part (6211b) and the second body part (6212b) may be configured such that the inner surface (62111b) of the first body part (6211b) and the inner surface (62121b) of the second body part (6212b) face each other.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620b) may include a dome support (622b). The dome support (622b) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (621b). The dome support (622b) may be positioned on the first body portion (6211b) or coupled to the first body portion (6211b) in the +Z direction. The dome support (622b) may come into contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a). The dome support (622b) may include a first surface (6221b) and a second surface (6222b) opposite to the first surface (6221b).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the dome support (622b) may include a first portion (62201b). The first portion (62201b) may be disposed on the first body portion (6211b). The first portion (6221b) may include a first surface (6221b) of the dome support (622b). The first portion (62201b) may contact the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) in a first direction (+X direction). The dome support (622b) may include a first portion (62202b). A second portion (62202b) may be disposed on the first body portion (6211b). The second part (62202b) may be positioned in the first body part (6211b) in a direction (-X direction) away from the first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a) than the first part (62201b). The second part (62202b) may be formed integrally with the first body part (6211b). For example, the second part (62202b) may protrude from the first body part (6211b) in the +Z direction, and the first part (62201b) may be positioned in the first body part (6211b) between the protruding second part (62202b) and the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the bracket (620b) may include a buffer portion (623b). The buffer portion (623b) may be positioned in the second opening (6201b). The buffer portion (623b) may be positioned in the second opening (6201b) at a location corresponding to the dome support portion (622b). The buffer portion (623b) may be positioned to connect the first body portion (6211b) and the second body portion (6212b) in the second opening (6201b). The buffer portion (623b) may include a first end (62301b). The first end (62301b) may be in contact with one side of the body portion (621b) where the first body portion (6211b) or the dome support portion (622b) is positioned, or with the inner surface (62111b) of the first body portion (6211b). The cushioning portion (623b) may include a second stage (62302b). The second stage (62302b) may be in contact with the second body portion (6212b) or the inner surface (62121b) of the second body portion (62302b). The cushioning portion (623b) may be positioned in the second opening (6201b) to absorb impact on the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) of the dome support portion (622b).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the buffer (623b) may be positioned in the second opening (6201b) to absorb impact on the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A) of the dome support (622b). The buffer (623b) may include a first recess (6232b) formed concavely so as to be perpendicular to the first direction (+X direction) and facing away from the dome support (622b) (-Z direction). For example, when the first recess (6232b) is formed in the buffer (623b) and an impact is transmitted to the bracket (620b), the first end (62301b) and the second end (62302b) may come closer together and the first recess surface (6232b) may bend to cause deformation of the bracket (620b) and disperse the impact.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the first part (62201b), the cushioning part (623b), the body part (621b), and the second part (62202b) may include different materials. Alternatively, the first part (62201b), the cushioning part (623b), the body part (621b), and the second part (62202b) may be configured to have different degrees of rigidity.

[0162] The bracket (620b), described with reference to FIG. 9b, can mitigate the impact by causing elastic deformation so that the dome support (622b) and the second body part (6212b) come closer when an impact (or pressure) is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to the dome support (622b). For example, the rigidity of the first part (6221b) is configured differently from that of the second part (6222b), so that elastic deformation occurs differently in each of the dome support (622b) and the impact can be absorbed. For example, the bracket (620b) of FIG. 9b can absorb shock when the stopper (e.g., 424 of FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 of FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c is removed. The brackets of FIG. 9a and 9b (e.g., 620a of FIG. 9a, 620b of FIG. 9b) include a cushioning member (e.g., 623a of FIG. 9a, 623b of FIG. 9b), but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the shock transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 of FIG. 7a) can be absorbed when the cushioning member (e.g., 623a of FIG. 9a, 623b of FIG. 9b) is removed.

[0163] FIG. 10a is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section E-E'.

[0164] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 10a may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 9b. The components described with reference to FIG. 10a may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 10b through 13. The embodiments of FIG. 10a may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 10b through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 9b and FIG. 10b through 13.

[0165] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to 9b.

[0166] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (720a). The bracket (720a) may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (720a) may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (720a) described with reference to FIG. 9b may be adapted to the bracket of FIG. 6a through FIG. 9a (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict with the aforementioned configurations.

[0167] According to one embodiment, the bracket (720a) may include a body portion (721a). The body portion (721a) may be formed to surround a second opening (7201a). The body portion (721a) may be formed to include the second opening (7201a) such that at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) crosses it. For example, the body portion (721a) may surround the second opening (7201a) so as to correspond to the shape of the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a), and at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) may cross the second opening (7201a). The body portion (721a) may be configured to deform to reduce the size of the second opening (7201a) when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to disperse the impact. For example, as the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the dome support portion (722a), the first body portion (7211a) and the second body portion (7212a) may come closer together, and the size of the second opening (7201a) may be reduced.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the body portion (721a) may include a first body portion (7211a) facing a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) and a second body portion (7212a) formed integrally with the first body portion (7211a), which is positioned away from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). The first body portion (7211a) and the second body portion (7212a) may be positioned to surround a second opening (7201a). The body portion (721a) may be configured such that the inner surface (72111a) of the first body portion (7211a) and the inner surface (72121a) of the second body portion (7212a) surround the second opening (7201a). The first body part (7211a) and the second body part (7212a) may be configured such that the inner surface (72111a) of the first body part (7211a) and the inner surface (72121a) of the second body part (7212a) face each other.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the bracket (720a) may include a dome support (722a). The dome support (722a) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (721a). The dome support (722a) may be positioned on the first body portion (7211a) or coupled to the first body portion (7211a) in the +Z direction. The dome support (722a) may come into contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a). The dome support (722a) may include a first surface (7221a) and a second surface (7222a) opposite to the first surface (7221a).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the dome support (722a) may include a first surface (7221a) facing a first direction (+X direction) and in contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a). The dome support (722a) may include a second surface (7222a) opposite to the first surface (7221a). The second surface (7222a) may, together with the body (721a), surround a portion of the second opening (7201a).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the dome support (722a) may include a material different from that of the body (721a). The dome support (722a) may be configured to have a different rigidity than that of the body (721a). For example, the dome support (722a) may be configured to have a different rigidity than that of the body (721a), so that elastic deformation occurs differently upon impact, thereby mitigating (or dispersing) the impact transmitted from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a).

[0172] The bracket (720a) described with reference to FIG. 10a can mitigate impact by undergoing elastic deformation when an impact (or pressure) is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to the dome support (722a), such that the size of the second opening (7201a) is reduced or the gap between the first body part (7211a) and the second body part (7212a) is reduced. For example, the bracket (720a) of FIG. 10a can absorb impact when the cushioning part (e.g., 423 in FIG. 7a) and the stopper (e.g., 424 in FIG. 7a) of the bracket (720a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c are removed.

[0173] FIG. 10b is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section F-F'.

[0174] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 10b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 10a. The components described with reference to FIG. 10b may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 11 through 13. The embodiments of FIG. 10b may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 11 through 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 10a and FIG. 11 through 13.

[0175] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to 7c.

[0176] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (720b). The bracket (720b) ​​may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (720b) ​​may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (720b) ​​described with reference to FIG. 8 may be adapted from the bracket of FIG. 6a through 7c (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict with the above-described configuration.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the bracket (720b) ​​may include a body portion (721b). The body portion (721b) may be formed to surround a second opening (7201b). The body portion (721b) may be formed to include the second opening (7201b) so that at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) crosses it. For example, the body portion (721b) may surround the second opening (7201b) so as to correspond to the shape of the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a), and at least a portion (e.g., 4322 in FIG. 7a) of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a) may cross the second opening (7201b). The body portion (721b) may be configured to deform to reduce the size of the second opening (7201b) when an impact is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to disperse the impact. For example, as the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the dome support portion (722b), the first body portion (7211b) and the second body portion (7212b) may come closer together, and the size of the second opening (7201b) may decrease.

[0178] According to one embodiment, the body portion (721b) may include a first body portion (7211b) facing a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) and a second body portion (7212b) formed integrally with the first body portion (7211b), which is positioned away from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A). The first body portion (7211b) and the second body portion (7212b) may be positioned to surround a second opening (7201b). The body portion (721b) may be configured such that the inner surface (72111b) of the first body portion (7211b) and the inner surface (72121b) of the second body portion (7212b) surround the second opening (7201b). The first body part (7211b) and the second body part (7212b) may be configured such that the inner surface (72111b) of the first body part (7211b) and the inner surface (72121b) of the second body part (7212b) face each other.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the bracket (720b) ​​may include a dome support (722b). The dome support (722b) may be positioned on one side of the body portion (721b). The dome support (722b) may be positioned on the first body portion (7211b) or coupled to the first body portion (7211b) in the +Z direction. The dome support (722b) may come into contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a). The dome support (722b) may include a first surface (7221b) and a second surface (7222b) opposite to the first surface (7221b).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the dome support (722b) may include a first surface (7221b) facing a first direction (+X direction) and in contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A). The dome support (722b) may include a second surface (7222b) opposite to the first surface (7221b). The second surface (7222b) may, together with the body (721b), surround a portion of the second opening (7201b).

[0181] According to one embodiment, the bracket (720b) ​​may include a buffer portion (723b). The buffer portion (723b) may be placed in the second opening (7201b). The buffer portion (723b) may be placed in a position corresponding to the dome support portion (722b) in the second opening (7201b). The buffer portion (723b) may be placed to connect the first body portion (7211b) and the second body portion (7212b) in the second opening (7201b). The buffer portion (723b) may include a first end (72301b). The first end (72301b) may be in contact with one side of the body portion (721b) where the first body portion (7211b) or the dome support portion (722b) is placed, or with the inner surface (72111b) of the first body portion (7211b). The cushioning portion (723b) may include a second stage (72302b). The second stage (72302b) may be in contact with the second body portion (7212b) or the inner surface (72121b) of the second body portion (72302b). The cushioning portion (723b) may be positioned in the second opening (7201b) to absorb impact on the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) of the dome support portion (722b).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the buffer (723b) may be positioned in the second opening (7201b) to absorb impact on the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) of the dome support (722b). The buffer (723b) may include a first recess (7232b) formed concavely so as to be perpendicular to the first direction (+X direction) and facing away from the dome support (722b) (-Z direction). For example, when the first recess (7232b) is formed in the buffer (723b) and an impact is transmitted to the bracket (720b), the first end (72301b) and the second end (72302b) may come closer together and the first recess surface (7232b) may bend to cause deformation of the bracket (720b) ​​and disperse the impact.

[0183] According to one embodiment, the dome support (722b), the cushioning part (723b), and / or the body part (721b) may be made of different materials. The dome support (722b), the cushioning part (723b), and / or the body part (721b) may be configured to have different stiffness. For example, the dome support (722b) may be configured to have a different stiffness than the body part (721b), so that elastic deformation occurs differently upon impact, thereby mitigating (or dispersing) the impact transmitted from the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a).

[0184] The bracket (720b) ​​described with reference to FIG. 10b can mitigate impact by undergoing elastic deformation such that the size of the second opening (7201b) is reduced or the gap between the first body part (7211b) and the second body part (7212b) is reduced when impact (or pressure) is transmitted from the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to the dome support part (722). For example, the bracket (720b) ​​of FIG. 10b can absorb impact when the stopper (e.g., 424 in FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7a to 7c is removed.

[0185] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a conceptual diagram showing cross-section G-G'.

[0186] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 11 may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 10b. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13. The embodiments of FIG. 11 may be combined to the extent that they do not conflict with the embodiments of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13. Components not described below may be substantially identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 10b, FIG. 12, and FIG. 13.

[0187] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIG. 4), a side structure (e.g., 310 in FIG. 4), a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a), a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 in FIG. 7a), and a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). Hereinafter, the aforementioned configurations may be adapted to the extent that they do not conflict with the configurations of FIG. 1 to 7c.

[0188] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 4) may include a bracket (820). The bracket (820) may be placed or received in a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (820) may be placed or received in the first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIG. 6a) to support a side key (402) placed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a). The bracket (820) described with reference to FIG. 11 may be adapted from the bracket of FIG. 6a through 7c (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) to the extent that it does not conflict with the above-described configuration.

[0189] The configurations of the body part (821), buffer part (823), and stopper (824) of the bracket (820) of FIG. 11 may be substantially identical to the body part (e.g., 421 in FIG. 7b), buffer part (e.g., 423 in FIG. 7b), and stopper (e.g., 424 in FIG. 7b) of FIG. 7a to 7c, respectively, or may be adapted to the extent that they do not collide.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the bracket (820) may include a dome support (822). The dome support (822) may be disposed on one side of the body part (821). The dome support (822) may be disposed on the first body part (8211). Alternatively, the dome support (822) may be disposed to be integrally coupled with the first body part (8211) on both sides. The dome support (822) may be in contact with the dome structure (840). The dome support (822) may include a first surface (8221) and a second surface (8222) opposite to the first surface (8221).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the dome support (822) may include a first surface (8221) facing a first direction (+X direction) and in contact with a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A). The dome support (8222) may include a second surface (8222) opposite to the first surface (8221) and facing a stopper (824). The second surface (8222) may surround a portion of the second opening (8201) together with the body (821). The second surface (8222) may be configured to be spaced a certain distance (t3) from the guide surface (8241) of the stopper (824) so ​​that the travel distance is limited when the dome support (822) is pressed by the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7A). For example, when a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) presses the first surface (8221) of the dome support (822) and causes deformation of the bracket (820), the guide surface (8241) and the second surface (8222) of the stopper (824) come into contact, thereby restricting the movement of the dome support (822). Alternatively, for example, the guide surface (8241) and the second surface (8222) come into contact, thereby restricting the movement of the dome support (822) and restricting the deformation of the bracket (820). The dome support (822) may include an extension (8223) that is perpendicular to the first direction (+X direction) and extends in a direction toward the second opening (-Z direction). The dome support (822) can be fixed to the body part (821) by having the extension part (8223) combined with the body part (821) on both sides.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the dome support (822) may include a second recess (8224). The second recess (8224) may be formed in the dome support (822) in a direction perpendicular to the -Z direction or the first direction (+X direction) and in a direction approaching the buffer (823). The second recess (8224) may be formed in the -Z direction between the first surface (8221) and the second surface (8222). The second recess (8224) may be configured such that when a force (or impact) by the dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) is transmitted to the first surface (8221), the size of the second recess (8224) decreases so that the first surface (8221) and the second surface (8222) are brought closer together.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the bracket (820) may include at least two materials. For example, the material of the dome support (822) and the material of the body (821) may be configured differently, thereby having different rigidities. Alternatively, for example, the dome support (822) and the cushioning part (823) may each include different materials and may include a material different from that of the body (821), thereby having different rigidities. The bracket (820) is configured such that at least two of the body (821), the dome support (822), the cushioning part (823), and / or the stopper (824) have different materials or rigidities, so that elastic deformation may occur when an impact is transmitted.

[0194] The bracket (820) described with reference to FIG. 13 can mitigate the impact by causing elastic deformation when an impact (or pressure) is transmitted from a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIG. 7a) to a dome support (822), thereby reducing the size of the second recess (8224) of the dome support (822) and bringing the dome support (822) and the second body part (8212) closer together. For example, the bracket (820) of FIG. 13 may further include a second recess (8224) in the dome support (e.g., 422 in FIG. 7b) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) described in FIG. 7c.

[0195] FIG. 12 is a graph showing the deformation of a side key with respect to force for a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a bracket according to a comparative embodiment.

[0196] The graph in FIG. 12 shows the displacement deformation values ​​of a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) according to force when a comparative example (1120a) and one embodiment of the present disclosure (1120b, 1120c) are applied, respectively. The comparative example (1120a) may represent the degree of deformation that occurs when a force of 250 (gf) is applied to the side (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a). In the comparative example (1120a), deformation may occur after 0.13 mm. For example, in the comparative example (1120a), deformation of 0.13 mm to 0.2 mm may occur.

[0197] Referring to FIG. 12, among the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first embodiment (1120b) and the comparative embodiment (1120a) may have a difference in force V1 at the same displacement value in the elastic fracture section.

[0198] Referring to FIG. 12, among the embodiments of the present disclosure, the second embodiment (1120c) and the comparative embodiment (1120a) may have a difference in force V2 at the same displacement value in the elastic fracture section.

[0199] Referring to FIG. 12, the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) to which the first embodiment (1120b) and the second embodiment (1120b) are applied can absorb shock through the deformation of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) compared to the comparative embodiment (1120a). For example, when the first embodiment (1120b) or the second embodiment (1120c) is applied, the load transmitted to the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) can be reduced compared to the comparative embodiment (1120a) when the first embodiment (1120b) and the second embodiment (1120c) are applied.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 12, the first embodiment (1120b) may be a bracket (e.g., 520 of FIG. 8) to which a dome support (e.g., 522 of FIG. 8) is applied. The second embodiment (1120c) may be a bracket (e.g., 420 of FIG. 7b) to which a dome support (e.g., 422 of FIG. 7b) and a cushioning member (e.g., 423 of FIG. 7b) are applied.

[0201] FIG. 13 is a graph showing the degree of deformation according to the impact amount for a bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a bracket according to a comparative embodiment.

[0202] FIG. 13 is a graph of impact (force) and displacement occurring on a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) when a comparative example (1302) and one embodiment of the present disclosure (1320a, 1320b, 1320c) are applied.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 13, the impact amount according to the third embodiment (1320a), the fourth embodiment (1320b), and the fifth embodiment (1320c) can be reduced by more than 50% compared to the comparative embodiment (1302).

[0204] The third embodiment (1320a) described with reference to FIG. 13 may mean that only the first part (e.g., FIG. 6221a) of the dome support (e.g., FIG. 622a) of the bracket (e.g., FIG. 620a) is made of a material having a different rigidity from the other components.

[0205] The fourth embodiment (1302b) described with reference to FIG. 13 may mean a case where the first part (e.g., FIG. 6221b) of the dome support (e.g., FIG. 622b) of the bracket (e.g., FIG. 620a) is made of a material having a different rigidity from the other components, and a first recess (e.g., FIG. 6232b) is formed in the cushioning part (e.g., FIG. 623b).

[0206] The fourth embodiment (1302b) described with reference to FIG. 13 may mean a case in which the first part (e.g., FIG. 6221b) and the buffer part (e.g., FIG. 623b) of the dome support part (e.g., FIG. 622b) of the bracket (e.g., FIG. 620b) are made of a material having a different rigidity from the other components, and a first recess (e.g., FIG. 6232b) is formed in the buffer part (e.g., FIG. 623b).

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) can absorb the impact of a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a).

[0208] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) is configured to have at least two materials so as to absorb an impact transmitted to a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) through a displacement amount.

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) can mitigate the impact transmitted to a key sensor (e.g., 4021 in FIG. 7a) placed inside a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a).

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the dome support (e.g., 422 in FIG. 7A) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7A) is configured to have a different stiffness from the body (e.g., 421 in FIG. 7A) so as to absorb the impact transmitted to the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) through a displacement amount.

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the dome support (e.g., 422 in FIG. 7a) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) is configured to have a recess (e.g., 8224 in FIG. 11) so as to absorb the impact transmitted to the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) through a displacement amount.

[0212] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cushioning portion (e.g., 423 in FIG. 7A) of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7A) is configured to have a different stiffness from the body portion (e.g., 421 in FIG. 7A) so as to absorb the impact transmitted to the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7A) through a displacement amount.

[0213] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cushioning portion (e.g., 423 in FIG. 7a) of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) is configured to have a recess (e.g., 4232 in FIG. 7a) so as to absorb the impact transmitted to the side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) through a displacement amount.

[0214] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a stopper (e.g., 424 in FIG. 7a) of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) can limit the movement of a dome support (e.g., 422 in FIG. 7a) to limit the deformation of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a).

[0215] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIG. 7a) can block or prevent material from entering from an opening (e.g., 4111 in FIG. 6a) in which a side key (e.g., 402 in FIG. 7a) is placed.

[0216] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0217] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a housing (e.g., 301 in FIGS. 1 to 13).

[0218] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a side key (e.g., 402 in FIGS. 1 to 13) disposed in a first opening (e.g., 4111 in FIGS. 1 to 13) provided in the housing and including a sensor (e.g., 4021 in FIGS. 1 to 13).

[0219] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 430 of FIGS. 1 to 13) electrically connected to the side key.

[0220] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a dome structure (e.g., 440 in FIGS. 1 to 13) disposed on one side of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., 4321 in FIGS. 1 to 13) and facing away from the first opening.

[0221] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that contacts the dome structure.

[0222] A bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body portion (e.g., 421 in FIGS. 1 to 13) comprising a second opening (e.g., 4201 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is crossed by at least a portion (e.g., 4321 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of the flexible printed circuit board.

[0223] A bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a dome support (e.g., 422 in FIGS. 1 to 13) disposed on one side of the body part and comprising a first surface (e.g., 4221 in FIGS. 1 to 13) facing a first direction and in contact with the dome structure and a second surface (e.g., 4222 in FIGS. 1 to 13) opposite to the first surface.

[0224] A bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., FIGS. 1 to 101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a stopper (e.g., 424 in FIGS. 1 to 13) which is positioned at a certain distance (e.g., t1 in FIGS. 1 to 13) from the second surface of the dome support on the other side of the body part and configured to come into contact with the dome support when the dome support is pressed by the dome structure.

[0225] A bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cushioning member (e.g., 423 in FIGS. 1 to 13) comprising a first portion (e.g., 42301 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that contacts the one side where the dome support is positioned and a second portion (e.g., 42302 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that contacts the other side where the stopper is positioned, so as to absorb the impact of the dome support caused by the dome structure when the dome structure presses the dome support.

[0226] The buffer portion (e.g., 423 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first recess (e.g., 4232 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is perpendicular to the first direction and concave in a direction away from the dome support portion, such that when the dome support portion is pressed by the dome structure, the second surface of the dome support portion comes closer to the stopper.

[0227] The dome support (e.g., 1022 in FIGS. 1 to 13) of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second recess (e.g., 10224 in FIGS. 1 to 13) formed in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and closer to the buffer, such that when the dome structure contacts the first surface due to pressure applied to the dome support, the distance between the first surface and the second surface becomes closer.

[0228] The body portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the dome support portion on both sides of the dome support portion, and the body portion forms a closed surface to surround the dome support portion and the second opening, the stopper is disposed on the other side of the body portion to correspond to the dome support portion, and the cushioning portion may be integrally coupled to the body portion at the second opening at a position corresponding to the stopper and the dome support portion.

[0229] The dome support of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an extension (e.g., 4223 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is perpendicular to the direction in which the first surface is facing and extends toward the second opening, and the body may be coupled to the extension so that the dome support is fixed to the body at both sides of the extension.

[0230] A bracket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) further comprises a connecting portion (e.g., 425 in FIGS. 1 to 13) which is positioned on one side of the body portion corresponding to an area where the dome support portion is positioned, and which is coupled to the dome support portion so that when the dome support portion is pressed by the dome structure, the dome support portion moves toward the stopper, and the connecting portion may be formed integrally with the body portion.

[0231] The connecting portion of the bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may extend from both sides of the dome support portion in a direction away from the body portion along the dome support portion.

[0232] The dome support portion of a bracket (e.g., 620a in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first portion (e.g., 62201a in FIGS. 1 to 13) including the first surface and a second portion (e.g., 62202a in FIGS. 1 to 13) including the second surface, the second portion is integrally coupled to the body portion, and the first portion may be coupled to the second portion.

[0233] The body portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first body portion (e.g., 4211 in FIGS. 1 to 13) on which the dome support is disposed and a second body portion (e.g., 4212 in FIGS. 1 to 13) on which the stopper is disposed, and the first body portion and the second body portion are formed integrally, and the first body portion and the second body portion may be arranged so that a portion of them overlap when viewed from the direction in which the first surface faces.

[0234] The housing of an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has a first groove (e.g., 4112 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for receiving the bracket, the bracket is received in the first groove and contacts the dome structure in the first groove, and the flexible printed circuit board can face the inside of the housing across the second opening.

[0235] At least two of the dome support, the cushioning part, and the body part of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to have different rigidities.

[0236] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a body portion (e.g., 421 in FIGS. 1 to 13) having an opening facing a first direction (e.g., 4201 in FIGS. 1 to 13).

[0237] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may include a dome support (e.g., 422 in FIGS. 1 to 13) disposed on one side of the body part and comprising a first surface (e.g., 4221 in FIGS. 1 to 13) in contact with a dome structure electrically connected to the input button and a second surface (e.g., 4222 in FIGS. 1 to 13) opposite to the first surface.

[0238] The body portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (e.g., 4211 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is coupled to the dome support portion.

[0239] The body portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second body portion (e.g., 4212 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that forms a closed surface to surround the first body portion and the opening.

[0240] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may be configured with different stiffnesses for the body portion and the dome support portion such that the width of the opening is reduced when the dome structure contacts the dome support portion.

[0241] The dome support portion of a bracket (e.g., 620a in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first portion (e.g., 62201a in FIGS. 1 to 13) including the first surface and a second portion (e.g., 62202a in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is integrally coupled to the body portion and includes the second surface, and the bracket may further include a stopper (e.g., 424 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that protrudes toward the second surface from the other side opposite to the one side of the body portion and contacts the dome support portion when the dome structure contacts the dome support portion.

[0242] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may further include a cushioning member (e.g., 423 in FIGS. 1 to 13) that is integrally coupled to the body member at the opening so as to correspond to the dome support member.

[0243] The buffer portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a first recess (e.g., 4232 in FIGS. 1 to 13) formed in a second direction opposite to the first direction so that when the dome structure contacts the dome support portion, the dome structure comes closer to the second body portion.

[0244] A bracket for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) may further include a connecting portion (e.g., 425 in FIGS. 1 to 13) integrally coupled to the dome support portion and the body portion on both sides of the dome support portion to connect the dome support portion and the body portion.

[0245] The dome support of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second recess (e.g., 10224 in FIGS. 1 to 13) facing the first direction between the first surface and the second surface so that when the dome structure contacts the first surface, the first surface and the second surface become closer.

[0246] The dome support portion of a bracket (e.g., 420 in FIGS. 1 to 13) for supporting an input button of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an extension portion (e.g., 4223 in FIGS. 1 to 13) extended in the first direction, and the body portion may be joined at both sides of the extension portion to form a closed surface that surrounds the opening together with the dome support portion.

[0247] Although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), Housing (301); A side key (402) disposed in a first opening (4111) provided in the housing and including a sensor (4021); A flexible printed circuit board (430) electrically connected to the above side key; A dome structure (440) disposed on one side (4321) of the flexible printed circuit board and facing away from the first opening; and It includes a bracket (420; 520; 620a, 620b; 720a, 720b; 820;) in contact with the above dome structure, and The above bracket is A body portion (421; 521; 621a, 621b; 721a, 721b; 821) comprising a second opening (4201; 5201; 6201a, 6201b; 7201a, 720b; 8201) traversed by at least a portion (4322) of the flexible printed circuit board; A dome support member (422; 522; 622a, 622b; 722a, 722b; 822;) disposed on one side of the body part and comprising a first surface (4221; 5221; 6221a, 6221b; 7221a, 7221b; 8221; ) that contacts the dome structure and faces a first direction, and a second surface (4222; 5222; 6222a, 6222b; 7222a, 7222b; 8222;) opposite to the first surface; A stopper (424; 524; 824) disposed on the other side of the body portion at a certain distance (t1; t2; t3) from the second surface of the dome support portion and configured to come into contact with the dome support portion when the dome support portion is pressed by the dome structure; and An electronic device comprising a cushioning member (423; 623a, 623b; 823) disposed in the second opening of the body part to absorb the impact of the dome support member by the dome structure when the dome structure presses the dome support member, and comprising a first stage (42301; 62301a, 62301b; 72301b; 82301) in contact with the one side where the dome support member is disposed, and a second stage (42302; 62302a, 62032b; 72301b; 82302) in contact with the other side where the stopper is disposed.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above buffer is an electronic device comprising a first recess (4232; 6232b; 7232b; 8232) that is perpendicular to the first direction and concave in a direction away from the dome support, such that when the dome support is pressed by the dome structure, the second surface of the dome support comes closer to the stopper.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, The electronic device comprising a second recess (8224) formed perpendicular to the first direction and in a direction approaching the buffer portion, such that when the dome support portion contacts the first surface due to pressure applied by the dome structure to the dome support portion, the distance between the first surface and the second surface becomes closer.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The body portion is coupled to the dome support portion on both sides, and the body portion forms a closed surface to surround the dome support portion and the second opening. The stopper is positioned on the other side of the body portion to correspond to the dome support portion, and The above buffer is an electronic device integrally coupled to the body part at the second opening at a position corresponding to the stopper and the dome support.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 4, The above dome support includes an extension (4223; 8223) that is perpendicular to the direction in which the first surface faces and extends toward the second opening, and The above body part is an electronic device coupled to the extension part such that the dome support part is fixed to the body part on both sides of the extension part.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 5, The bracket further includes a connecting part (425) coupled to the dome support so that the dome support moves toward the stopper when the dome support is pressed by the dome structure, and is positioned on one side of the body part corresponding to the area where the dome support is positioned. The above connecting part is an electronic device formed integrally with the body part.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above connecting portion is an electronic device extending from both sides of the dome support portion along the dome support portion in a direction away from the body portion.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 7, The dome support comprises a first portion (62201a, 62201b) including the first surface and a second portion (62202a, 62202b) including the second surface, and The above second part is integrally coupled with the above body part, and The first part is an electronic device coupled to the second part.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, The above body portion includes a first body portion (4211; 5211; 6211a, 6211b; 7211a, 7211b; 8211) on which the dome support portion is disposed, and a second body portion (4212; 5212; 6212a, 6212b; 7212a, 7212b; 8212) on which the stopper is disposed. An electronic device in which the first body part and the second body part are integrally formed, and the first body part and the second body part are arranged so that a portion of them overlap when viewed from the direction in which the first surface faces.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 9, The above housing has a first groove (4112) for receiving the bracket, and The above bracket is received in the first groove and contacts the dome structure in the first groove, and The above flexible printed circuit board is an electronic device facing the interior of the housing across the second opening.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 10, An electronic device configured such that at least two of the dome support, the buffer, and the body have different rigidities.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 10, An electronic device in which at least two of the dome support, the buffer, and the body are made of different materials.

13. In a bracket 420; 520; 620a, 620b; 720a, 720b; 820;) for supporting an input button of an electronic device, A body portion (421; 521; 621a, 621b; 721a, 721b; 821) including an opening (4201; 5201; 6201a, 6201b; 7201a, 720b; 8201) facing a first direction; It includes a dome support member (422; 522; 622a, 622b; 722a, 722b; 822;) disposed on one side of the body member and contacting a dome structure electrically connected to the input button, and a first surface (4221; 5221; 6221a, 6221b; 7221a, 7221b; 8221) and a second surface (4222; 5222; 6222a, 6222b; 7222a, 7222b; 8222;) opposite to the first surface. The above body part A first body part (4211; 5211; 6211a, 6211b; 7211a, 7211b; 8211) coupled to the above-mentioned dome support part; It includes a second body part (4212; 5212; 6212a, 6212b; 7212a, 7212b; 8212) that forms a closed surface to surround the first body part and the opening, A bracket composed of different rigidities such that the body portion and the dome support portion reduce the width of the opening when the dome structure contacts the dome support portion.

14. In Paragraph 13, The dome support comprises a first portion (62201a, 62201b) including the first surface and a second portion (62202a, 62202b) integrally coupled to the body portion and including the second surface, The bracket further includes a stopper (424; 524; 824) that protrudes toward the second surface from the other side opposite to the one side of the body part and contacts the dome support when the dome structure contacts the dome support.

15. In Paragraph 13 or 14, The bracket further includes a buffer portion (423; 623a, 623b; 823) that is integrally coupled to the body portion at the opening to correspond to the dome support portion.

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