Electronic device including door

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to an embodiment disclosed herein, the electronic device may comprise: a housing configured to form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device; a door configured to be open or closed with respect to the housing; a driving assembly that is disposed in the housing and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door, and includes at least one speed-reducing gear having gear teeth; a rotating member configured to rotate along a first axis parallel to the rotation axis of the at least one speed-reducing gear, the rotating member including a gear, which has a plate portion and clutch gear teeth formed on the edge of the plate portion and engaged with the gear teeth of the at least one speed-reducing gear, and a protruding member, which protrudes from the plate portion of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis; and an opening / closing assembly including a first link, which includes a first end connected to a first position on the door, at least partially overlaps the rotating member when viewed in a direction parallel to the first axis, and is configured to rotate along the first axis, and a third link, which includes a second end connected to a second position spaced apart from the first position on the door, is at least partially supported by an elastic assembly, and is configured to rotate about a second axis, wherein the door is configured to be open in a first direction parallel to the upward direction or closed downward in a direction parallel to the first direction on the basis of the operation of the opening / closing assembly.

Description

Electronic device including a door

[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including a door.

[0002] A microwave oven is a cooking appliance that heats food using the properties of electromagnetic waves called microwaves. Microwave ovens heat food by generating heat from within through a dielectric heating method.

[0003] Generally, electronic devices including microwave ovens are configured such that a door for opening and closing the cooking chamber is hinged to one side of the main body to allow rotation. Accordingly, the door of the electronic device rotates around the side connected to the main body to open and close the cooking chamber, which is the internal space of the microwave oven. With this configuration, the rotation radius of the door widens depending on the size of the door, making it inconvenient to use in narrow spaces.

[0004] There are various types of door opening mechanisms for electronic devices, including microwave ovens. Lift-up doors open by lifting the door upwards, typically featuring a handle or button at the top to open or close it. Other methods include side-open doors, pull-down doors, and push-button doors that open automatically when a button is pressed. Each method is applied differently depending on the design of the electronic device and user convenience.

[0005] Technology related to the manual and / or automatic opening and closing capabilities of electronic door systems is a critical technology for maximizing user convenience and ensuring safety. Automatic opening and closing technology for electronic door systems is generally implemented by utilizing motors, reduction gears, and sensors to enable the door to open and close automatically. However, automatic opening and closing systems require a function that allows for manual operation in emergency situations or when functions cease due to power supply or sensor errors.

[0006] In addition, it is necessary to apply technology related to the manual and automatic opening and closing of electronic device doors appropriately according to various door opening methods.

[0007] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.

[0008] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises: a housing configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device; a door configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing; a driving assembly disposed in the housing and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door and comprising at least one reduction gear having gear teeth; a rotating member configured to rotate along a first axis parallel to the rotation axis of at least one reduction gear, comprising a plate portion and a gear including a clutch gear tooth formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of the at least one reduction gear; a rotating member comprising a protruding member protruding from the plate portion of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis; a first link configured to rotate along the first axis, comprising a first end connected to a first position of the door and configured such that at least one part overlaps with the rotating member when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis; and a third link configured to rotate along a second axis, comprising a second end connected to the door at a second position spaced apart from the first position and at least a part supported by an elastic assembly. An electronic device may be provided that includes an opening and closing assembly comprising three links, and is configured such that, based on the operation of the opening and closing assembly, the door is opened in a first direction parallel to the upward direction or closed downward parallel to the first direction.

[0009] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises: a housing configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device; a door configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing; a driving assembly disposed in the housing and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door and comprising at least one reduction gear having gear teeth; a rotating member configured to rotate along a first axis parallel to the rotation axis of at least one reduction gear, comprising a plate portion and a clutch gear tooth formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of the at least one reduction gear, and a protruding member protruding from the plate portion of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis; an elastic assembly configured to generate an elastic force for opening or closing the door in a direction perpendicular to the door; and a first link configured to rotate along the first axis, comprising a first end portion connected to a first position of the door, and configured such that at least one part overlaps with the rotating member when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis, and configured to determine whether the door is opened or closed automatically or manually depending on whether the driving assembly is driven. Based on the operation of the above-mentioned opening and closing assembly, an electronic device may be provided in which the door is configured to open in a first direction parallel to the upward direction or to close downward parallel to the first direction.

[0010] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may be provided, comprising: a housing configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device; a door configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing; a driving assembly disposed in the housing and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door and including at least one reduction gear having gear teeth; a rotating member configured to rotate along a first axis by the at least one reduction gear, the rotating member configured to receive power from the at least one reduction gear and including a protruding member protruding in a direction parallel to the first axis; and an opening / closing assembly configured to receive a force from the rotating member according to the position of the protruding member and to transmit a force to the door, wherein the door is configured to be opened or closed based on the operation of the opening / closing assembly.

[0011] The aspects, configurations, and / or advantages described above regarding one embodiment of the present disclosure may become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] FIGS. 1, FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are perspective views of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIGS. 17, FIGS. 18, FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20 are drawings illustrating the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIGS. 21, FIGS. 22, FIGS. 23 and FIGS. 24 are drawings illustrating the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIGS. 25, 26 and 27 are drawings illustrating the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIGS. 28, FIGS. 29 and FIGS. 30 are drawings illustrating the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Throughout the attached drawings, similar parts, configurations, and / or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

[0031] Since the upward-opening doors of electronic devices (e.g., microwave ovens) are operated by the user manually lifting or lowering the door, force had to be applied against gravity to maintain the open state. Consequently, more physical force was required to keep the door open.

[0032] In addition, in the case of downward-opening doors (e.g., drop-down doors), since the door opens in the direction of gravity, the user must push the door upward against gravity when closing it. This process also requires a certain level of physical force, and especially if the door is heavy, the action of closing the door can be inconvenient or cause danger.

[0033] Furthermore, conventionally, there was no function to switch electronic devices, including upward or downward opening / closing doors, from manual to automatic opening / closing (or from automatic to manual opening / closing), and as a result, problems such as damage to the electronic device caused by external force from the consumer, or functional stoppage due to power supply or sensor errors occurred.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an upward-opening door or a downward-opening door capable of automatic opening and closing can be provided.

[0035] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a function to automatically open or close a door can be provided through a drive assembly utilizing a motor and a reduction gear.

[0036] In addition, an elastic assembly can be placed on the electronic device to maintain the door in an open state. This allows the door to be maintained in an open state without the need for a separate motor, and enables the electronic device to automatically open and close the door using less force.

[0037] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can open and close the door not only automatically but also manually. To apply the manual opening and closing method, the electronic device includes a clutch gear, and by utilizing the clutch gear, the user can disable the automatic opening and closing system when desired and open and close the door manually.

[0038] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0039] The following description relating to the attached drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their corresponding contents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described in the present disclosure may be made without departing from the scope and technical spirit of the disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0040] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meanings and may be used to clearly and consistently describe an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, it should be understood that the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" include a plural meaning. Thus, for example, "component surface" can be understood to include one or more of the component surfaces.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate 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-transitory" simply 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 in the storage medium.

[0045] 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 an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0046] 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.

[0047] FIGS. 1 to 3 are perspective views of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] The embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 30.

[0049] The components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 30.

[0050] In the following detailed description, the length direction, width direction, and / or thickness direction (or height direction) of the electronic device may be mentioned, and the length direction may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction', the width direction as the 'X-axis direction', and / or the thickness direction as the 'Z-axis direction'. In one embodiment, regarding the direction in which the component is oriented, 'negative / positive (- / +)' may be mentioned together with the Cartesian coordinate system illustrated in the drawings. For example, the front of the electronic device and / or housing may be defined as the 'face facing the +Z direction', and the rear as the 'face facing the -Z direction'. In one embodiment, the side of the electronic device and / or housing may include an area facing the +X direction, an area facing the +Y direction, an area facing the -X direction, and / or an area facing the -Y direction.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the 'X-axis direction' may include both the '-X direction' and the '+X direction'. In the following description of the electronic device (10), the 'first direction' may mean the Z-axis direction (or a direction parallel to the Z-axis), and the 'second direction' may mean the Y-axis direction (or a direction parallel to the Y-axis).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the 'first rotation direction' means rotating clockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction, and the 'second rotation direction' may mean rotating counterclockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction.

[0053] In the following description of the electronic device (10), the statement that a component is 'disposed on' another component may mean that the component is placed in the +Z direction relative to the other component. This is based on the orthogonal coordinate system described in the drawings for the sake of brevity of the description, and it should be noted that the description of such directions or components does not limit the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure. For example, the orthogonal coordinate system may be defined differently from the present disclosure depending on the design specifications of the electronic device or the user's usage habits.

[0054] The electronic device (10) according to the present disclosure may be a cooking device. The cooking device may be applicable to any cooking device that cooks food using at least one of microwaves, radiant heat through a heater, and convection heat. Specifically, such cooking devices may include devices such as microwave ovens, electric ovens, combination ovens, and air fryers. In addition, various other electronic devices may be included in the category of the electronic device (10) of the present disclosure.

[0055] In the present disclosure and the embodiments below, for convenience of explanation, a microwave oven is described as an example, but is not limited thereto and may be various electronic devices (10) including a door (110) that opens and closes in an upward manner.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the electronic device (10) may include a housing (100) and a driving unit.

[0057] Hereinafter, the housing (100) of an electronic device (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a door (110), a first side wall (120), a second side wall (130), a first space (140), a second space case (150), and a second space (160), but some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the housing (100) may form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device (10). The housing (100) may be a part visible from the outside. The housing (100) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (10). The housing (100) may support a component of the electronic device (10) (e.g., a drive unit (200)). The housing (100) may accommodate at least one of the components of the electronic device (10) (e.g., a drive unit (200)). The housing (100) may be made using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the door (110) may be opened or closed automatically or manually. Additionally, the state in which the door (110) is open may be defined as the state in which the electronic device (10) including the door (110) is open, and the state in which the door (110) is closed may be defined as the state in which the electronic device (10) including the door (110) is closed.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the door (110) may be connected to a driving unit (200) and configured to open and close upward through rotation. Additionally, depending on whether the door (110) is open or closed, the second space (160) may be configured to allow food to be introduced or withdrawn. For example, when the door (110) is open, food from the outside can be introduced into the second space (160), and food placed inside the second space (160) can be withdrawn to the outside. When the door (110) is closed, food from the outside cannot be introduced into the second space (160), and food placed inside the second space (160) cannot be withdrawn to the outside.

[0061] The fact that the door (110) moves in an upward opening and closing manner means that when the door (110) is opened, the door (110) moves in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction), but depending on the driving method of the door (110), it may include moving in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction) and an inclined direction, and the door (110) moving in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise direction) through rotation.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the door (110) can prevent microwaves from leaking out from the electronic device (10) when the electronic device (10) is closed. To minimize external leakage of microwaves, the door (110) may further include rubber or silicone, etc., at the edges so that microwaves do not leak when the electronic device (10) is closed.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the door (110) may be transparent in at least a portion so that the user can see inside the second space (160) (e.g., a kitchen) of the electronic device (10) even when the door (110) is closed.

[0064] According to one embodiment, at least one part of the door (110) may be configured to face the first part of the first side wall (121) when the electronic device (10) is in a closed state. Additionally, the door (110) may be configured to move in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction) and away from the first part of the first side wall (121) when the electronic device (10) is in an open state.

[0065] According to one embodiment, as the driving unit (200) is driven, the door (110) can be opened and closed in an upward manner. According to one embodiment, as the opening and closing assembly (e.g., the opening and closing assembly (230) of FIG. 4) described later rotates, the door (110) can be opened and closed in an upward manner through rotation.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the first sidewall (120) may include a first sidewall first part (121) and a first-second sidewall (122). Additionally, the first sidewall (120) may be named 'first plate (120)'. The first sidewall first part (121) may be named 'first plate first part (121)'. The first sidewall second part (122) may be named 'first plate second part (122)'.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first side wall (120) may be configured to form the exterior of the electronic device (10). According to one embodiment, the first part of the first side wall (121) may be positioned on the front of the electronic device (10) (e.g., in the +Y axis direction) to protect the internal components of the electronic device (10). Additionally, the first part of the first side wall (121) may have a shape corresponding to the door (110). The first part of the first side wall (121) may be configured to face the edge of the door (110) when the electronic device (10) is in a closed state. Because the first part of the first side wall (121) and the edge of the door (110) face each other, the door (110) and the first part of the first side wall (121) may engage to seal the second space (160) when the electronic device (10) is in a closed state.

[0068] According to one embodiment, a control panel capable of controlling various parts of the electronic device (10) may be additionally disposed in the first part (121) of the first side wall.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first side wall second part (122) is positioned on the rear side (e.g., in the -Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (10) to protect the internal components of the electronic device (10).

[0070] Although not shown in the present and subsequent embodiments, the first side wall (120) may be positioned not only in the width direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (10) but also in the length direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (10) to protect internal components of the electronic device (10).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the second sidewall (130) is formed inside the first sidewall (120) to protect a component inside the electronic device (10). Additionally, the second sidewall (130) may be named the 'second plate' (130).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the second side wall (130) may be configured to surround at least a portion of the drive unit (200). According to one embodiment, the second side wall (130) may be configured to surround a drive assembly (e.g., drive assembly (210) of FIG. 4) to be described later. Additionally, a drive assembly housing (e.g., drive assembly housing (211) of FIG. 4) to be described later may be a portion of the second side wall (130).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the first space (140) may be an empty space surrounded by the first side wall (120). According to one embodiment, the first space (140) may be an empty space placed below the second space (160) (e.g., in the -Z axis direction). Although not disclosed in this illustration and the embodiments below, various electronic components may be placed in the first space (140). For example, components such as an exhaust passage and a blower fan for discharging air contaminated by steam and smoke generated when using the electronic device (10) may be placed in the first space (140).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the second space case (150) is positioned above the first space (140) (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction) and may be configured to surround the second space (160). According to one embodiment, the second space (160) may refer to an empty space formed by the second space case (150).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the second space (160) may be named a 'kitchen'. The second space (160) may have its front (e.g., in the +Y axis direction) open so that food can be introduced or withdrawn. Additionally, a door (110) configured to close the second space (160) may be placed at the open front of the second space (160).

[0076] In the present and subsequent embodiments, the first side wall (120), the second side wall (130), and the second space case (150) are described as separate components, but are not limited thereto, and the first side wall (120), the second side wall (130), and the second space case (150) may be integrated to form a single housing.

[0077] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 7 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 or FIGS. 5 to 30.

[0079] The components described with reference to FIGS. 4 through 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 3. The components described with reference to FIGS. 4 through 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8 through 30.

[0080] Hereinafter, the driving unit (200) of the electronic device (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a driving assembly (210), a rotating member (220), an opening / closing assembly (230), and an elastic assembly (240), but some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the driving unit (200) can open or close the door (110). According to one embodiment, the driving unit (200) can be placed inside the housing (100). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the driving unit (200) can be placed inside the housing (100).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the drive assembly (210) can mechanically perform the opening and closing operation of the door (110). For example, as the drive assembly (210) operates, the door (110) can be opened and closed without the user applying external force. For example, the door (110) can be opened and closed using a button.

[0083] Although not illustrated in this city, a sensor for determining whether the door (110) is open or closed may be additionally disposed in the housing (100) of the electronic device (10), and at least one processor and memory operably connected to the sensor may also be additionally disposed in the housing (100) of the electronic device (10). In addition, the memory may be executed individually or collectively by at least one processor.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the memory can store instructions for controlling the drive assembly (210) and the elastic assembly (240) based on information related to whether the door (110) is open or closed detected by a sensor and user input (e.g., information regarding whether to open or close the electronic device (10)).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (10) may further include a function to detect the position of the door (110) by a sensor and, based on this, control the driving assembly (210) and the elastic assembly (240) to fully open or close the door (110).

[0086] In addition, the drive assembly (210) may be configured to perform a safety function that prevents the electronic device (10) from operating (e.g., cooking food) when the door (110) is not completely closed. Based on the safety function, the drive assembly (210) can perform a function of automatically closing the door (110) if the door (110) is not completely closed, thereby ensuring that microwaves do not leak out during the operation of the electronic device (10) (e.g., cooking food).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the automatic door (110) opening and closing function by the driving assembly (210) can increase user convenience and improve the safety and efficiency of the electronic device (10). For example, the door (110) can be easily opened and closed through the automatic door (110) opening and closing function even in situations where the user's hands are uncomfortable.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the automatic or manual opening and closing of the door (110) of the electronic device (10) can be determined according to the user's selection, and the driving assembly (210) can be selected according to the determination.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220) can rotate as the driving assembly (210) is driven. The driving force generated as the driving assembly (210) is driven is transmitted to the rotating member (220) to rotate the rotating member (220). According to one embodiment, when the driving assembly (210) is not driven and no driving force is generated, the rotating member (220) does not rotate, and in this case, the user can manually open and close the door (110).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220) may include a gear (221) and a protruding member (222). The rotating member (220) may be named a 'clutch gear'.

[0091] A clutch gear is a configuration in which a clutch system and gears are combined to regulate power transmission and gear shifting. The clutch system acts to connect or disconnect the motor and gears, enabling the smooth transmission or interruption of the motor's power to other components.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220) may be a rotating mechanical part. According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220) may rotate along a first axis (2200) parallel to the rotation axis (2130) of at least one reduction gear (213). According to one embodiment, the gear (221) and the protruding member (222) may rotate along a first axis (2200) parallel to the rotation axis (2130) of at least one reduction gear (213).

[0093] Additionally, the rotating member (220) can rotate by receiving power from the driving assembly (210). The rotating member (220) can receive power from the gear formed in at least one part of the driving assembly (210) by engaging with the gear. According to one embodiment, the driving assembly (210) may include at least one reduction gear (213) having gear teeth, and the rotating member (220) can receive driving power through the gear teeth of at least one reduction gear (213).

[0094] According to one embodiment, as the rotating member (220) rotates, the rotating member (220) can rotate the opening / closing assembly (230) in the direction in which the rotating member (220) rotates. According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220) can rotate the first link (231) in the direction in which the rotating member (220) rotates. In addition, the ratio of power transmitted to the opening / closing assembly (230) can be adjusted according to the size and number of teeth of the rotating member (220).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the gear (221) may be engaged with a gear formed in at least one part of the drive assembly (210) (e.g., a gear formed in the fourth reduction gear (2134) of FIG. 8 described later), and may receive power from said gear (e.g., a gear formed in the fourth reduction gear (2134) of FIG. 8 described later).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the gear (221) may include a plate portion (2211) and a clutch gear tooth (2212) formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of at least one reduction gear (213). Additionally, the gear (221) may receive power from at least one reduction gear (213) having a gear tooth through the clutch gear tooth (2212).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222) may be formed by protruding from the gear (221). According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222) may be formed by protruding in a direction perpendicular to the gear (221) (e.g., -X-axis direction). For example, the protruding member (222) may be formed by protruding from the plate portion (2211). According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222) may be formed by protruding from a portion excluding the clutch gear tooth (2212) portion of the gear.

[0098] According to one embodiment, after being assembled to an electronic device (10), the protruding member (222) may be configured to protrude in the direction in which the first link (231) is formed and positioned between the first contact surface (2313a) and the second contact surface (2313b) of the first link (231).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222) may rotate together with the gear (221) as the gear (221) rotates. Additionally, the protruding member (222) may be configured to come into contact with the opening / closing assembly (230) when rotating. The gear (221) shares a rotation axis with the first link (231) and may be arranged to overlap each other when viewed from the longitudinal direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 6, the first link (231) may include a first link body (2311). Additionally, the first link (231) may include a first contact surface (2313a) and a second contact surface (2313b) that can contact the protruding member (222) when the gear (221) and the protruding member (222) rotate.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the first contact surface (2313a) and the second contact surface (2313b) may each be defined by a step structure formed by being drawn in toward the rotation center of the first link (231) from the edge of the first link body (2311). The first contact surface (2313a) and the second contact surface (2313b) may be formed at positions radially spaced apart from each other with respect to the rotation center of the first link body (2311). The protruding member (222) may be positioned between the first contact surface (2313a) and the second contact surface (2313b) of the first link (231) when the gear (221) and the protruding member (222) rotate.

[0102] According to one embodiment, as the protruding member (222) rotates, the protruding member (220) may come into contact with the first link (231). Additionally, as the protruding member (222) comes into contact with the first link (231), the rotational force of the protruding member (222) is transmitted to the first link (231), and as a result, the first link (231) may rotate in the same direction as the rotational direction of the gear (221).

[0103] According to one embodiment, when the rotating member (220) rotates in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise), the first contact surface (2313a) of the first link (231) and the protruding member (222) come into contact, and the first link (231) can receive rotational force from the rotation of the protruding member (222). As a result, the first link (231) can rotate in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise), which is the same direction as the rotational direction of the gear (221).

[0104] According to one embodiment, when the rotating member (220) rotates in a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise), the second contact surface (2313b) of the first link (231) and the protruding member (222) come into contact, and the first link (231) can receive rotational force from the rotation of the protruding member (222). As a result, the first link (231) can rotate in a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise), which is the same direction as the rotational direction of the gear (221).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230) may include a first link (231), a second link (232), and a third link (233).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) may include a first link body (2311), a first link connecting part (2312), a contact surface (2313), and a first end (2134), but if the first link (231) rotates in the same direction as the rotation direction of the gear (221) so that the upwardly opening / closing door (110) can be opened or closed automatically or manually, some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) may be coupled with the door (110) and the rotating member (220). According to one embodiment, the first link (231) rotates according to the driving of the driving assembly (210) and may be configured to rotate with the part coupled to the rotating member (220) as the axis of rotation. According to one embodiment, the first link (231) may be configured to rotate with the first axis (2200) as the axis of rotation.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) can rotate by receiving rotational force from the rotating member (220). The first link (231) can be configured to rotate around the part connected to the rotating member (220) and to also rotate the door (110) connected to the first link (231). According to one embodiment, the first link (231) is connected to a gear (221) so that the door (110) can be rotated while rotating the part connected to the gear (221) around a rotation axis.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) may include a first end (2314) connected to a first position of the door (110). As a result, the door (110) can rotate together as the first link (231) rotates.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) may be configured such that at least a portion overlaps with the rotating member (220) when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis (2200).

[0111] According to one embodiment, when the drive assembly (210) is not driven, the first link (231) can be freely rotated by a user in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) or a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise). For example, when the drive assembly (210) is not driven, as the user manually opens and closes the door (110), the first link (231) coupled with the door (110) can rotate together in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) or a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise).

[0112] Referring to FIG. 6, the first link body (2311) may be a part connected to the gear (221). Accordingly, as the gear (221) and the protruding member (222) rotate, the first link body (2311) may be a part that receives rotational force from the gear (221) and the protruding member (222). Additionally, a contact surface (2313) may be formed on at least one part of the first link body (2311).

[0113] In addition, a first link connecting part (2312) configured to connect the first link body (2311) and the door (110) may be formed in a part of the first link body (2311). According to one embodiment, as the first link body (2311) receives force from the rotating member (220), the first link connecting part (2312) coupled to the first link body (2311) can rotate together with the first link body (2311). Accordingly, as the first link connecting part (2312) rotates, the door (110) coupled to the first end (2314) through the first link connecting part (2312) can also rotate, and thereby the door (110) can be opened and closed in an upward opening and closing manner.

[0114] In the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the first link connecting part (2312) is described as being bent so that the first end part (2314) and the door (110) are joined through the first link connecting part (2312), but is not limited thereto. For example, the first link connecting part (2312) may have various shapes as long as it can connect the first link body (2311) and the door (110).

[0115] Referring to FIG. 7, the third link (233) may include a second axis (2330), a third link body (2331), a third link first connecting part (2332), and a third link second connecting part (2333), but if the third link (233) can open or close the door (110) in an upward opening and closing manner through rotation, some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the third link (233) may be coupled with the door (110) and the elastic assembly (240). Additionally, the third link (233) may be configured to rotate by receiving elastic force from the elastic assembly (240).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the third link (233) may be configured to rotate with the second axis (2330) as the axis of rotation. The third link (233) may rotate the door (110) while rotating around the second axis (2330).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the third link (233) may include a second end (2334) connected to the door (110) at a second position. The second position of the second end (2334) may be located below (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) the first position of the aforementioned first end (2314). As a result, the door (110) may rotate together with the third link (233) as it rotates.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the second axis (2330) of the third link (233) may be positioned in a direction below (e.g., -Z-axis direction) the first link body (2311) on which the rotation axis of the first link (231) is formed. Additionally, the third link (233) may rotate together with the first link (231) to rotate the door (110). The third link (233) may be connected to the door (110) in a direction below (e.g., -Z-axis direction) the position where the first link (231) is connected to the door (110). The door (110) may be connected at different heights from the first link (231) and the third link (233). As a result, shaking that may occur when the door (110) moves upward and rotates can be minimized.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 7, the third link body (2331) is connected to the door (110) and can rotate by means of the first link (231) and the elastic assembly (240). Additionally, the third link body (2331) can transmit rotational force to the door (110). Furthermore, the third link first connecting part (2332) may be a part connected to the second link (232) to receive rotational force from the first link (231). The third link second connecting part (2333) may be a part that receives elastic force from the elastic assembly (240).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the third link (233) can rotate the door (110) by receiving rotational force from the first link (231) through the third link first connecting part (2332) and elastic force from the elastic assembly (240) through the third link second connecting part (2333).

[0122] According to one embodiment, a second link (232) may be formed between the first link (231) and the third link (233). The first link (231) and the third link (233) may be connected by the second link (232), and the first link (231) and the third link (233) may be formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance. In addition, because the second link (232) connects the first link (231) and the third link (233), the first link (231) and the third link (233) may rotate at the same angular velocity.

[0123] According to one embodiment, as the second link (232) is formed, the first link (231) can be configured so that it does not collide with the third link (233) even when rotated together. In addition, as described above, the second link (232) can transmit the rotational force of the first link (231) to the third link (233). Also, the second link (232) can transmit the rotational force of the third link (233) to the first link (231).

[0124] In the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the first link (231) and the third link (233) are described as having a shape in which at least one part is bent (e.g., V-shape, right-angle shape), and the second link (232) is described as having a straight shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first link (231) can transmit the driving force generated from the driving assembly (210) to the door (110), and the third link (233) can transmit the elastic force generated from the elastic assembly (240) to the door (110), so that the door (110) can be opened or closed automatically or manually, and can be configured in various shapes.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 7, the elastic assembly (240) may include a support member (241), a first elastic member (242), and a guide member (243), but if the elastic force of the elastic assembly (240) is transmitted to the door (110) through the third link (233) to open or close the door (110) in an upward opening and closing manner, some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) rotates according to the driving force of the driving assembly (210), and even if the third link (233) rotates together due to the second link (232) connected to the first link (231) and the third link (233), it may be difficult to automatically open or close the door (110) depending on the weight of the door (110). For example, it may be difficult to open the door (110) with only the driving force of the driving assembly (210), and it may also be difficult to maintain the open state of the door (110).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) can rotate the third link (233) by applying an elastic force to the third link (233) in a direction perpendicular to the door (110) (e.g., a second direction, + Y-axis direction). Additionally, the third link (233) can rotate the door (110) through the force applied from the elastic assembly (240). Furthermore, the third link (233) can support the door (110) to remain open through the force applied from the elastic assembly (240).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the support member (241) may be configured to support the first elastic member (242) in the opposite direction of the second direction (e.g., -Y direction).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the first elastic member (242) may be configured to generate tensile force in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, one side of the first elastic member (242) may be supported and coupled by a support member (241), and the other side may be coupled with a guide member (243). Additionally, the first elastic member (242) may expand in the second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction) to generate elastic force, or be compressed in the opposite direction of the second direction (e.g., -Y-axis direction) by the weight of the door (110) to store elastic force.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the guide member (243) may be configured to be combined with the first elastic member (242) and the third link (233) so as to enable the door (110) to be opened or closed when the second elastic member (242) expands and compresses in the second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction) and the opposite direction of the second direction (e.g., -Y-axis direction).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the guide member (243) may be configured to transmit the elastic force of the first elastic member (242) to the third link (233) when the first elastic member (242) expands and compresses in a second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction) and in a direction opposite to the second direction (e.g., -Y-axis direction).

[0132] According to one embodiment, a recess may be formed in at least one portion that contacts the third link (233) of the guide member (243). Additionally, an elastic force is applied to the third link (233) by the first elastic member (242), and when the door (110) is opened, the third link second connecting portion (2333) may be guided downward along the recess. According to one embodiment, when the door (110) is closed, the third link second connecting portion (2333) may be guided upward along the recess.

[0133] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] The embodiment of FIG. 8 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 7 or FIG. 9 to 30.

[0135] The components described with reference to FIG. 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 9 through 30.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the drive assembly (210) may include a drive assembly housing (211), a motor (212), and a reduction gear (213), but if the driving force of the drive assembly (210) is transmitted to a rotating member (220) to rotate the gear (221) and the protruding member (222), some of these may be omitted and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0137] The drive assembly housing (211) is configured to surround the motor (212) and the reduction gear (213) so as to protect the motor (212) and the reduction gear (213) from the outside. However, the drive assembly housing (211) may be at least a part of the aforementioned second side wall (e.g., the second side wall (130) of FIG. 2).

[0138] The motor (212) is a device that converts the electrical energy of the electronic device (10) into mechanical energy (e.g., rotational energy, translational kinetic energy). According to one embodiment, the motor (212) can convert the electrical energy of the electronic device (10) into rotational energy to rotate the reduction gear (213).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the rotational force of the rotating member (220) may vary depending on the rotational force of the motor (212). Accordingly, the user can set the rotational force of the motor (212) according to the state of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110) of FIG. 4) (e.g., the state of connection with the aforementioned opening / closing assembly (e.g., the opening / closing assembly (230) of FIG. 4) and the weight of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110) of FIG. 4).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213) may include a first reduction gear (2131), a second reduction gear (2132), a third reduction gear (2133), and a fourth reduction gear (2134). Additionally, the first reduction gear (2131) may be connected to a motor (212) and a second reduction gear (2132), the second reduction gear (2132) may be connected to the first reduction gear (2131) and a third reduction gear (2133), the third reduction gear (2133) may be connected to the second reduction gear (2132) and a fourth reduction gear (2134), and the fourth reduction gear (2134) may be connected to the third reduction gear (2133) and a rotating member (220).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213) can reduce the rotational force generated by the motor (212). According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213) can reduce the rotational speed of the motor (212) or increase the torque through the gear ratio between a plurality of gears. Accordingly, depending on the gear ratio between the plurality of gears of the reduction gear (213), the driving force of the motor (212) can be converted into a rotational force of low speed and high torque.

[0142] The gear ratio refers to a value representing the ratio of the output gear's rotational speed to the input gear's rotational speed when two gears mesh and rotate. In other words, the gear ratio is a value indicating the ratio between the rotational speed of the input gear and the rotational speed of the output gear when the two gears mesh and rotate. For example, the gear ratio is calculated based on the number of teeth on the two gears; the higher the gear ratio, the slower the output gear rotates and the greater the torque it can generate. Conversely, if the gear ratio is low, the output gear rotates faster and generates less torque.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the rotational force of the rotating member (220) may vary depending on the gear ratio between the multiple gears of the reduction gear (213). Accordingly, the user can set the gear ratio of the gear (213) according to the state of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110) of FIG. 4). For example, the gear ratio of the gear (213) can be set according to the state of connection with the aforementioned opening / closing assembly (e.g., the opening / closing assembly (230) of FIG. 4) and the weight of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110) of FIG. 4).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213) is described as including first to fourth reduction gears (2131, 2132, 2133, 2134), but is not limited thereto. For example, if the reduction gear (213) is configured so that the rotating member (220) can rotate at a preset rotational speed through the gear ratio, the reduction gear (213) may be formed in various numbers.

[0145] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] The embodiments of FIGS. 9 and 10 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 7 or FIG. 30.

[0147] The components described with reference to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 8. The components described with reference to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 30.

[0148] According to one embodiment, as the drive assembly (210) is driven, the aforementioned motor (e.g., motor (212) of FIG. 8) rotates, and accordingly, the reduction gear (e.g., reduction gear (213) of FIG. 8) can rotate. In addition, the driving force of the drive assembly (210) can be transmitted to the rotating member (220) through the rotation of the reduction gear (e.g., reduction gear (213) of FIG. 8).

[0149] Referring to FIG. 9, when the door (110) is opened, the rotating member (220) rotates in a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise), and the protruding member (222) can rotate together in the first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) as the rotating member (220) rotates. Additionally, the rotational force of the rotating member (220) can be transmitted to the first link (231) through the protruding member (222) rotating in the first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise), and the first link (231) can rotate in the first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) by the rotational force. Furthermore, as the first link (231) rotates, the first link (231) can push and rotate the door (110), and as a result, the door (110) can be opened in an upward opening manner.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the first link (231) can rotate the third link (233) connected to the second link (232). Additionally, the third link (233) can receive elastic force from the elastic assembly (240) as the door (110) opens, and can push and rotate the door (110) together with the first link (231), thereby allowing the door (110) to open upward.

[0151] According to one embodiment, when the door (110) is open (e.g., (c) of FIG. 9), the open state can be maintained by using the driving force of the aforementioned motor (e.g., motor (212) of FIG. 8) and the elastic force of the elastic assembly (240).

[0152] In this city, the driving force of the aforementioned motor (e.g., motor (212) of FIG. 8) and the elastic force of the elastic assembly (240) are both used to maintain an open state, but this is not limited thereto. For example, even when the gear (221) rotates in a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) and the protruding member (222) does not come into contact with the aforementioned first contact surface (e.g., first contact surface (2313a) of FIG. 6), the door (110) can be maintained in an open state through the elastic force of the elastic assembly (240).

[0153] According to one embodiment, in order to manually open and close the door (110), the protruding member (222) may be fixed in a specific position as the driving assembly (210) is not driven. When the protruding member (222) is fixed in a specific position, the protruding member (222) and the first link (231) do not come into contact without user operation, and as a result, the first link (231) cannot rotate automatically. Therefore, in order to open and close the door (110), the user must manually open and close the door (110). As a result, accidents that may occur during automatic opening and closing can be minimized, and the door (110) can be opened and closed without separate power.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 10, a motor (e.g., the motor (212) of FIG. 8) can rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the motor of FIG. 9 to transmit driving force to the rotating member (220).

[0155] Referring to FIG. 10, when the door (110) is closed, the rotating member (220) rotates in a second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise), and the protruding member (222) can rotate together in the second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) as the rotating member (220) rotates. Additionally, the rotational force of the rotating member (220) can be transmitted to the first link (231) through the protruding member (222) rotating in the second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise), and the first link (231) can rotate in the second rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) by the rotational force. Furthermore, as the first link (231) rotates, the first link (231) can pull and rotate the door (110), and as a result, the door (110) can be closed in an upward opening and closing manner.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 10, even when the door (110) is closed, the first link (231) can rotate the third link (233), which is connected to the second link (232), in the same direction as the rotation direction of the first link (231) (e.g., a second rotation direction (e.g., clockwise)). Additionally, as the third link (233) rotates in the second rotation direction (e.g., clockwise), a force corresponding to the weight of the door (110) is applied to the elastic assembly (240), and the elastic assembly (240) can be compressed through said force.

[0157] According to one embodiment, as the elastic assembly (240) is fully compressed, the maximum elastic force can be stored in the elastic assembly (240), and the door (110) can form a fully closed state.

[0158] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0159] The embodiment of FIG. 11 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 10 or FIG. 12 to 30.

[0160] The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 10. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 12 through 30.

[0161] Referring to FIG. 11, the elastic assembly (240) may be implemented by excluding the support member (241), the first elastic member (242), and the guide member (243), and may further include a second elastic member (244). One side of the second elastic member (244) is connected to the door (110), and the other side may be connected to the housing (100) excluding the door (110).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the second elastic member (244) may be a gas spring. A gas spring is a device that uses compressed gas to push or support an object, and can be used mainly in automation systems, vehicle seats, doors, covers, etc. Gas sealed inside the gas spring provides pressure to raise or lower an object with a constant force, and provides smooth and stable operation during operation. Therefore, the gas spring has stable opening and closing operation and shock absorption function.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the second elastic member (244) can be coupled with the door (110), and the second elastic member (244) can apply additional force to the door (110) excluding the driving force of the driving assembly (210). Thus, automatic opening and closing of the door (110) is possible without a separate first elastic member and guide member (e.g., the first elastic member (242) and guide member (244) of FIG. 7 described above), and it is possible to maintain the open state of the door (110).

[0164] Additionally, the second elastic member (244) can apply a constant force to the door (110) to form a stable opening and closing operation of the door (110). Thus, the door can be opened and closed stably without a separate third link (e.g., the third link (233) of FIG. 4). For example, shaking that may occur when the door (110) moves and rotates in an upward opening and closing manner can be minimized without a separate third link (e.g., the third link (233) of FIG. 4).

[0165] In addition, since stable opening and closing of the door (110) is possible without a separate third link (e.g., the third link (233) of FIG. 4), when the second elastic member (244) is formed, the aforementioned second link (e.g., the second link (232) of FIG. 4), which is configured to connect the first link (231) to the aforementioned third link (e.g., the third link (233) of FIG. 4), may also be excluded.

[0166] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] The embodiment of FIG. 12 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 11 or FIG. 13 to 30.

[0168] The components described with reference to FIG. 12 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 11. The components described with reference to FIG. 12 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 13 to FIG. 30.

[0169] A housing (100A) of an electronic device (10A) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a door (110A), a first side wall (120A), a second space (160A), and an upper housing (170A), but some of these may be excluded and additional configurations are not excluded.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the upper housing (170A) may be positioned above the second space (160A) (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction) and may be a part of the housing (100A) forming the second space (160A).

[0171] Referring to FIG. 12, the door (110A) may be configured to open and close in a downward manner (e.g., drop-down manner). According to one embodiment, the door (110A) may be positioned on the front (e.g., +Y-axis direction) of the housing (100A). According to one embodiment, an edge formed on the underside (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the door (110A) may be configured to be connected to the lower housing of the electronic device (10A) (e.g., a part of the housing positioned on the underside (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the second space (160A).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the door (110A) may be structured to open an internal space (e.g., a first space (140A)) by rotating an edge formed below the door (110A) (e.g., in the -Z axis direction) in a first rotational direction with respect to a folding axis (FA).

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (10A) may further include a driving unit (200A). The driving unit (200A) may be positioned adjacent to the first side wall (120A) and the door (110A). Additionally, at least a portion of the driving unit (200A) may be coupled with the door (110A) and rotate together with the door (100A) in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction to open or close the door (110A).

[0174] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0175] The embodiment of FIG. 13 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 12 or FIG. 14 to 30.

[0176] The components described with reference to FIG. 13 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 to 12. The components described with reference to FIG. 13 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 14 to 30.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the driving unit (200A) may include a driving assembly (210A), a rotating member (220A), an opening / closing assembly (230A), an elastic assembly (240A), and a rotating assembly (250A).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the drive assembly (210A) may be configured to include a motor (e.g., the motor (212A) of FIG. 14) to generate a force capable of automatically opening and closing the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12). As the drive assembly (210A) operates, the user can open and close the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) without applying an external force.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220A) can rotate by receiving power from the driving assembly (210A). The rotating member (220A) can receive power from the gear formed in at least one part of the driving assembly (210A) (e.g., reduction gear (213A) of FIG. 14). According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220A) can be configured to transmit the power received from the driving assembly (210A) to the opening / closing assembly (230A).

[0180] According to one embodiment, when the driving assembly (210A) does not apply force to the rotating member (220A), the rotating member (220A) does not rotate, so the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) can be opened and closed by a user in correspondence with an angle range between a plurality of guide members (e.g., the guide member (231A) of FIG. 14) to be described later.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230A) can transmit power received from the rotating member (220A) to the elastic assembly (240A) when the driving assembly (210A) is operated (e.g., during an automatic opening or automatic closing operation).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230A) can be configured to move (e.g., rotational movement of the guide gear (232A), linear movement of the rack (233A)) by receiving rotational force from the elastic assembly (240A) when the user manually opens / closes the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240A) can provide a constant braking force during the rotational movement of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12). For example, during the closing movement of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12), it can prevent the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) from closing abruptly due to the load of the aforementioned door. This can reduce the risk of unexpected contact or injury to the user.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the rotation assembly (250A) may be connected to the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12). By connecting the rotation assembly (250A) to the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12), it may rotate by receiving power generated from the driving assembly (210A) from the opening / closing assembly (230A) and / or the elastic assembly (240A), and accordingly, the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) may be rotated.

[0185] According to one embodiment, when the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is manually opened or closed by a user, the rotation assembly (250A) may rotate together with the rotation of the aforementioned door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12), and thus the opening / closing assembly (230A) and / or the elastic assembly (240A) may be configured to move.

[0186] Additionally, the pivot assembly (250A) may include, as an example, a pivot arm that enables rotation of the door (110A), or may be a pivot arm. The pivot arm may refer to a member in which one end is coupled to a housing (e.g., a first side wall (120A)) and the other end is rotatably connected to the door (110A) to allow the door (110A) to rotate around a folding axis (e.g., a folding axis (FA) in FIG. 12).

[0187] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0188] The embodiments of FIGS. 14 to 16 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13 or FIGS. 17 to 30.

[0189] The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 30.

[0190] Referring to FIG. 13, the drive assembly (210A) may include a drive assembly housing (211A), a motor (212A), and at least one reduction gear (213A) having gear teeth.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the drive assembly housing (211A) is configured to surround the motor (212A) and the reduction gear (213A) so as to protect the motor (212A) and the reduction gear (213A) from the outside.

[0192] The motor (212A) is a device that converts the electrical energy of the electronic device (10A) into mechanical energy (e.g., rotational energy, translational kinetic energy). According to one embodiment, the motor (212A) can convert the electrical energy of the electronic device (10A) into rotational energy to rotate the reduction gear (213A).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213A) may include a first reduction gear (2131A), a second reduction gear (2132A), a third reduction gear (2133A), a fourth reduction gear (2134A), a fifth reduction gear (2135A), and a sixth reduction gear (2136A). Although the present disclosure describes an exemplary configuration in which the reduction gear (213A) includes six reduction gears, this is not limited to a specific configuration, and the gear ratio or the number of gears of the reduction gear can be varied as long as a predetermined rotational force or reduction ratio can be achieved.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the first reduction gear (2131A) is connected to the motor (212A) and the second reduction gear (2132A) so that power transmitted from the motor (212A) can be transmitted to the second reduction gear (2312A).

[0195] In addition, the second reduction gear (2132A) is connected to the first reduction gear (2131A) and the third reduction gear (2133A), so that power transmitted from the first reduction gear (2131A) can be transmitted to the third reduction gear (2133A).

[0196] In addition, the third reduction gear (2133A) is connected to the second reduction gear (2132A) and the fourth reduction gear (2134A), so that power transmitted from the second reduction gear (2132A) can be transmitted to the fourth reduction gear (2134A).

[0197] Additionally, the fourth reduction gear (2134A) is connected to the third reduction gear (2133A) and the fifth reduction gear (2135A), so that power transmitted from the third reduction gear (2133A) can be transmitted to the fifth reduction gear (2135A).

[0198] In addition, the fifth reduction gear (2135A) is connected to the fourth reduction gear (2134A) and the sixth reduction gear (2136A), so that power transmitted from the fourth reduction gear (2134A) can be transmitted to the sixth reduction gear (2136A).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the sixth reduction gear (2136A) is connected to the fifth reduction gear (2135A) and the connecting member (214A) to transmit power to the rotating member (222A) connected to the connecting member (214A).

[0200] According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213A) can reduce the rotational force generated by the motor (212A). According to one embodiment, the reduction gear (213A) can reduce the rotational speed of the motor (212A) or increase the torque through the gear ratio between a plurality of gears. Accordingly, depending on the gear ratio between the plurality of gears of the reduction gear (213A), the driving force of the motor (212A) can be converted into a rotational force of low speed and high torque.

[0201] According to one embodiment, at least one part of the reduction gear (e.g., the sixth reduction gear (2136A)) can rotate about the rotation axis (2130A).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the connecting member (214A) may be connected to the sixth reduction gear (2136A) and the rotating member (220A) and configured to transmit the power of the sixth reduction gear (2136A) to the rotating member (220A).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the connecting member (214A) may be configured to form an axis. According to one embodiment, the center axis when viewed from a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the connecting member (214A) may be the same as the rotation axis (2300A) of at least one part of the opening / closing assembly (230A) (e.g., the guide member (231A) and the gear tooth (232A)), the rotation axis (2130A) of the sixth reduction gear (2136A) and / or the rotation axis (2200A) of the rotating member (220A).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220A) may include a plate (221A) and a protruding member (222A). The rotating member (220) may be named a 'clutch'.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220A) may rotate about the rotation axis (2200A). Additionally, the rotation axis (2200A) may be the same as the rotation axis (2130A) of the sixth reduction gear (2136A). According to one embodiment, the rotating member (220A) may be configured to transmit power transmitted from the reduction gear (213A) to the opening / closing assembly (230A) or to block the transmission.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the plate (221A) may be a part that receives power from the reduction gear (213A) and may be a part that rotates together with at least one part of the reduction gear (e.g., the sixth reduction gear (2136A)) in the direction in which the at least part of the reduction gear (e.g., the sixth reduction gear (2136A)) rotates as the at least part of the reduction gear rotates.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222A) may be a portion protruding from the plate (221A) in a direction toward the reduction gear (213A) (e.g., +X-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222A) may be a portion integrated with the plate (221A) and rotating together with the plate (221A) when the plate (221A) rotates.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222A) may be configured to contact at least one part of the opening / closing assembly (e.g., guide member (231A)) to transmit power to the opening / closing assembly (230A) for opening or closing a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230A) may include a guide member (231A), a gear tooth (232A), and a rack (233A).

[0210] According to one embodiment, at least one part of the opening / closing assembly (230A) (e.g., guide member (231A) and gear tooth (232A)) may rotate about a rotation axis (2300A). Additionally, the rotation axis (2300A) may be the same as the rotation axis (2130A) of the sixth reduction gear (2136A) and / or the rotation axis (2200A) of the rotating member (220A).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the guide member (231A) may protrude radially with respect to the central axis. For example, two guide members (231A) may be formed.

[0212] In this city and the following embodiments, two guide members (231A) are formed as an example, but this is not limited thereto. For example, three or more guide members (231A) may be formed.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the guide member (231A) may be configured to rotate according to the rotation of the rotating member (220A) by contacting a protruding member (222A) formed on the rotating member (220A).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the guide member (231A) can receive rotational force from the rotating member (220A) and rotate together with the integrally formed gear tooth (232A). Through this, the gear tooth (232A) can transmit the power received by the guide member (231A) to the rack (233A).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the guide member (231A) may include a first guide member (2311A) and a second guide member (2312A). According to one embodiment, the angle of circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A) may be 120 degrees. The angle of circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A) may refer to the angle between two straight lines when a straight line is drawn in the direction in which the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A) are extended. Additionally, the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A) may be arranged on the same circumference.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222A) may be positioned between a plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) and configured to transmit power received from the connecting member (214A) to any one of the plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) through contact. Additionally, if the protruding member (222A) is positioned between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A) and is spaced apart from the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A), the power of the driving assembly (210A) may not be transmitted to the opening / closing assembly (230A).

[0217] According to one embodiment, when the rotating member (220A) rotates clockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction, it may come into contact with the second guide member (2312A), and the second guide member (2312) may also rotate clockwise. Through this, the rack (233A) can slide in a second direction (e.g., the -Y axis direction).

[0218] According to one embodiment, when the rotating member (220A) rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction, it may come into contact with the first guide member (2311A), and the first guide member (2311) may also rotate counterclockwise. Through this, the rack (233A) can slide in a second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the gear tooth (232A) is a disc-shaped member having a plurality of teeth formed thereon and may be configured to transmit rotational force to a meshed component as it rotates.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the rack (233A) may include a body portion (2331A) and a tooth portion (2332A). According to one embodiment, the rack (233A) may be a member formed to extend in a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0221] According to one embodiment, the tooth portion (2332A) is engaged with the gear tooth (232A) to receive power from the gear tooth (232A), thereby allowing it to move linearly in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the tooth portion (2332A) of the rack (233A) receives rotational force according to the rotation of the gear tooth (232A), and accordingly, the rack (233A) can slide in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction).

[0222] FIGS. 17 to 20 are drawings illustrating the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0223] The embodiments of FIGS. 17 to 20 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 16 or FIGS. 21 to 30.

[0224] The components described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16. The components described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 30.

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 17 to 20, FIG. 17 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully closed state, FIGS. 18 and 19 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) performs an automatic opening operation, and FIG. 20 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state.

[0226] Referring to FIG. 17, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully closed state, the portion of the pivot assembly (250A) connected to the door (110A) can be positioned substantially parallel to a first direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction). Accordingly, the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) can also be positioned substantially parallel to a first direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction).

[0227] According to one embodiment, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a completely closed state, the protruding member (222A) and the first guide member (2311A) may be formed to protrude substantially parallel to the first direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a completely closed state, the protruding member (222A) and the first guide member (2311A) may be configured to be in contact. According to one embodiment, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a completely closed state, the protruding member (222A) and the first guide member (2311A) may be in a state where they are in physical contact but no substantial force is applied to each other. For example, the protruding member (222A) may not transmit driving force to the first guide member (2311A).

[0228] According to one embodiment, the position of the protruding member (222A) according to FIG. 17 can be defined as the neutral position of the protruding member (222A). According to one embodiment, the protruding member (222A) can be positioned in the neutral position when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state or a fully closed state.

[0229] According to one embodiment, when a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12) is opened or closed, the protruding member (222A) may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to a neutral position, and the range of rotation of the protruding member (222A) may be the angle of the circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A). For example, the range of rotation of the protruding member (222A) may be 120 degrees.

[0230] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the rotating member (220A) receives driving force from the driving assembly (210A) and can rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction. Through this, the protruding member (222A), which is a part of the rotating member (222A), can rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction, and the first guide member (2311A) in contact with the protruding member (222A) can rotate by receiving a force in the counterclockwise direction.

[0231] According to one embodiment, as the first guide member (2311A) rotates by receiving a force in a counterclockwise direction, the gear tooth (232A), which is integrated with the guide member (231A), rotates counterclockwise, thereby applying a force in a second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction) to the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15). Through this, the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) can slide in the second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction).

[0232] According to one embodiment, as the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) moves linearly in a second direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction), a force may be applied to the rotational assembly (250A) by the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) and / or the elastic assembly (240A).

[0233] According to one embodiment, at least one part of the pivot assembly (250A) (e.g., pivot arm) can rotate clockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction as force is applied, thereby allowing a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12) connected to at least one part of the pivot assembly (250A) to rotate together with the pivot assembly (250A) and open.

[0234] Referring to FIG. 20, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, the protruding member (222A) receives driving force from the driving assembly (210A) and can rotate clockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction. Through this, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, the protruding member (222A) and the second guide member (2312A) can be configured to come into contact. According to one embodiment, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, the protruding member (222A) and the second guide member (2312A) may be in a state where they are in physical contact but no substantial force is applied to each other. According to one embodiment, the position of the protruding member (222A) according to FIG. 20 may be a neutral position.

[0235] In the present and subsequent embodiments, when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, at least one part of the pivot assembly (250A) (e.g., pivot arm) is inclined toward the second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction), but is not limited thereto. For example, the pivot assembly (250A) may be substantially parallel to the second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) when the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state.

[0236] FIGS. 21 to 24 are drawings illustrating the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0237] The embodiments of FIGS. 21 to 24 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 20 or FIGS. 25 to 30.

[0238] The components described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20. The components described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 30.

[0239] Referring to FIGS. 21 to 24, FIG. 21 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, FIGS. 22 and FIGS. 23 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) performs an automatic closing operation, and FIG. 24 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully closed state.

[0240] Referring to FIG. 21, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a fully open state as seen with reference to FIG. 20.

[0241] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the rotating member (220A) receives driving force from the driving assembly (210A) and can rotate clockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction. Through this, the protruding member (222A), which is a part of the rotating member (222A), can rotate clockwise when viewed from the -X axis direction, and the second guide member (2312A), which is in contact with the protruding member (222A), can rotate by receiving a clockwise force.

[0242] According to one embodiment, when the second guide member (2312A) is rotated by receiving a force in a clockwise direction, the gear tooth (232A), which is integrated with the guide member (231A), rotates clockwise, thereby applying a force in the -Y axis direction opposite to the direction in which the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) moves when opened to the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15). Through this, the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) can slide in the -Y axis direction.

[0243] According to one embodiment, as the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) moves linearly in the -Y-axis direction, a force may be applied to the rotational assembly (250A) by the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) and / or the elastic assembly (240A).

[0244] According to one embodiment, at least one part of the pivot assembly (250A) (e.g., pivot arm) can rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction as force is applied, thereby allowing a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12) connected to at least one part of the pivot assembly (250A) to rotate together with the pivot assembly (250A) to be closed.

[0245] Referring to FIG. 24, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a completely closed state as seen with reference to FIG. 17.

[0246] FIGS. 25 to 27 are drawings illustrating the process of opening a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0247] The embodiments of FIGS. 25 to 27 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 24 or FIGS. 26 to 30.

[0248] The components described with reference to FIGS. 25 through 27 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 24. The components described with reference to FIGS. 24 through 27 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 28 through 30.

[0249] Referring to FIGS. 25 through 27, FIG. 25 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully closed state, FIG. 26 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is performing a manual opening operation, and FIG. 27 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state.

[0250] Referring to FIG. 25, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a completely closed state as seen with reference to FIG. 17.

[0251] Referring to FIG. 26, when a user manually opens a door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12), the drive assembly (210A) may not operate. As a result, the protruding member (222A) positioned in a neutral position may be configured not to move during manual opening.

[0252] According to one embodiment, when a user manually opens a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12), a rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) may be configured to move in the +Y axis direction, thereby allowing the guide member (231A) to rotate.

[0253] According to one embodiment, a plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) can be rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction by manual operation of a user. Additionally, since the protruding member (222A) placed in a neutral position is configured not to move during manual opening, the size of the angle at which the plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) can rotate may be the angle of the circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A). Additionally, when the plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) are rotated by the angle of the circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A), the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) can be switched from a fully closed state to a fully open state.

[0254] Referring to FIG. 27, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a fully open state as seen with reference to FIG. 20.

[0255] FIGS. 28 to 30 are drawings illustrating the process of closing a door of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0256] The embodiments of FIGS. 28 to 30 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 27.

[0257] The components described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 27.

[0258] Referring to FIGS. 28 to 30, FIG. 28 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) is in a fully open state, FIG. 29 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) performs a manual closing operation, and FIG. 30 may indicate a state where the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12)) is in a fully closed state.

[0259] Referring to FIG. 28, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a fully open state as seen with reference to FIG. 20.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 29, when a user manually closes a door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12), the drive assembly (210A) may not operate. As a result, the protruding member (222A) positioned in a neutral position may be configured not to move during manual closing.

[0261] According to one embodiment, when a user manually closes a door (e.g., door (110A) of FIG. 12), the rack (e.g., rack (233A) of FIG. 15) may be configured to move in the -Y axis direction opposite to the direction when the rack is opened, thereby allowing the guide member (231A) to rotate.

[0262] According to one embodiment, a plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) can be rotated clockwise when viewed from the -X-axis direction by manual operation of a user. Additionally, since the protruding member (222A) positioned in a neutral position is configured not to move during manual opening, the size of the angle at which the plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) can rotate may be the angle of the circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A). Additionally, when the plurality of guide members (2311A, 2312A) are rotated by the angle of the circumference between the first guide member (2311A) and the second guide member (2312A), the door (e.g., the door (110A) of FIG. 12) can be switched from a fully closed state to a fully open state.

[0263] Referring to FIG. 30, the state of the drive unit (200A) may be substantially the same as the state when it is in a completely closed state as seen with reference to FIG. 17.

[0264] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (10) comprises: a housing (100) configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device (10); a door (110) configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing (100); a driving assembly (210) disposed in the housing (100) and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door (110) and comprising at least one reduction gear (213) having gear teeth; a rotating member (220) configured to rotate along a first axis (2200) parallel to the rotation axis (2130) of the at least one reduction gear (213), comprising a plate portion (2211) and a clutch gear tooth (2212) formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of the at least one reduction gear (213), and a protrusion protruding from the plate portion (2211) of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis (2200). An electronic device can be provided that includes a rotating member (220) comprising a member (222), a first link (231) configured to rotate along the first axis (2200) and having at least a portion of the first link (231) connected to a first position of the door (110) and configured to overlap with the rotating member (220) when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis (2200), and a second link (233) configured to rotate along the second axis (2330) and having at least a portion of the third link (233) connected to the door (110) at a second position spaced apart from the first position and supported by an elastic assembly (240), wherein based on the operation of the opening / closing assembly (230), the door (110) is configured to open in a first direction parallel to the upward direction or close downward parallel to the first direction. there is.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) may be an electronic device comprising a first elastic member (242) configured to generate a tensile force in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction.

[0266] According to one embodiment, the device may be an electronic device configured such that, based on the driving of the driving assembly (210), when the rotating member (220) rotates in a first rotational direction, the position of the protruding member (222) changes around a first axis, and based on the change in the position of the protruding member (222), when the first link rotates in the first rotational direction, the door (110) is configured to open, and based on the rotation of the first link (231), the third link (233) is configured to rotate in the first rotational direction, and when the first link (231) rotates and the door (110) is opened, the third link (233) is configured to support the door (110) to maintain the open state of the door (110).

[0267] According to one embodiment, the device may be an electronic device configured such that, based on the driving of the driving assembly (210), when the rotating member (220) rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the position of the protruding member (222) changes around a first axis, and based on the change in the position of the protruding member (222), when the first link (231) rotates in the second rotational direction, the door (110) is configured to close, and based on the rotation of the first link (231), the third link (233) is configured to rotate in the second rotational direction.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the driving assembly (210) may be an electronic device configured to open and close the door (110) by applying force when the driving assembly (210) is not driven.

[0269] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230) further includes a second link (232) connecting the first link (231) and the third link (233), and the second link (232) may be an electronic device that causes the first link (231) and the third link (233) to rotate at the same angular velocity.

[0270] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) may be an electronic device configured to apply a force in a second direction to the third link (233) to rotate the third link (233) in the same direction as the rotation direction of the gear (221).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) may be an electronic device that applies force in a second direction when the door (110) is opened to keep the door (110) in an open state.

[0272] According to one embodiment, when the door (110) is automatically opened, the protruding member (222) may be an electronic device configured to open the door (110) by contacting the first contact surface (2313a) of the first link (231).

[0273] According to one embodiment, when the door (110) is automatically closed, the protruding member (222) may be an electronic device configured to close the door (110) by contacting the second contact surface (2313b) of the first link (231).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the drive assembly (210) may be an electronic device further comprising a motor (212) configured to transmit driving force to at least one reduction gear (213).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) may be an electronic device further comprising a guide member (243).

[0276] According to one embodiment, the guide member (243) may be an electronic device configured to transmit the elastic force of the first elastic member (242) to the third link (233) in a second direction.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the first elastic member (242) may be an electronic device, which is any one of a coil spring, a leaf spring, a flat spring, and a bellows spring.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the door (110) may be an electronic device configured to apply force to the guide member (243) to compress the first elastic member (242) when closed.

[0279] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (10) comprises: a housing (100) configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device (10); a door (110) configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing (100); a driving assembly (210) disposed in the housing (100) and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door (110) and comprising at least one reduction gear (213) having gear teeth; a rotating member (220) configured to rotate along a first axis (2200) parallel to the rotation axis (2130) of the at least one reduction gear (213), comprising a plate portion (2211) and a clutch gear tooth (2212) formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of the at least one reduction gear (213), and a protrusion protruding from the plate portion (2211) of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis (2200). An electronic device may be provided comprising a rotating member (220) including a member (222), an elastic assembly (240) configured to generate an elastic force for opening or closing the door (110) in a direction perpendicular to the door (110), and a first end (2314) connected to a first position of the door (110), and a first link (231) configured to rotate along the first axis (2200) such that at least one part overlaps with the rotating member (220) when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis (2200), and configured to determine whether the door (110) is opened or closed automatically or manually depending on whether the driving assembly (210) is driven, and configured such that the door (110) is opened in a first direction parallel to the upward direction or closed downward in a direction parallel to the first direction based on the operation of the opening / closing assembly (230).

[0280] According to one embodiment, the elastic assembly (240) may be an electronic device comprising a second elastic member (244), wherein the second elastic member (244) is a gas spring.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be configured such that when the rotating member (220) rotates in a first rotational direction based on the driving of the driving assembly (210), the position of the protruding member (222) changes around a first axis, and when the first link rotates in the first rotational direction based on the change in the position of the protruding member (222), the door (110) is opened.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be configured such that, based on the driving of the driving assembly (210), when the rotating member (220) rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the position of the protruding member (222) changes around a first axis, and based on the change in the position of the protruding member (222), when the first link (231) rotates in the second rotational direction, the door (110) is closed.

[0283] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (10, 10A) comprises: a housing (100, 100A) configured to form at least one part of the exterior of the electronic device (10, 10A); a door (110, 110A) configured to be opened or closed with respect to the housing (100, 100A); a driving assembly (210, 210A) disposed in the housing (100, 100A) and comprising at least one reduction gear (213, 213A) having gear teeth, configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door (110, 110A); and a rotating member (220, 220A) configured to rotate along a first axis (2200, 2200A) by means of at least one reduction gear (213, 213A), wherein the rotating member receives power from the at least one reduction gear (213, 213A). An electronic device may be provided that includes a rotating member (220, 220A) comprising a protruding member (222, 222A) protruding in a direction parallel to the first axis (2200, 2200A), and an opening / closing assembly (230, 230A) configured to receive force from the rotating member (220, 222A) according to the position of the protruding member (222, 222A) and transmit force to the door (110, 110A), and the door (110, 110A) configured to open or close based on the operation of the opening / closing assembly (230, 230A).

[0284] According to one embodiment, the opening / closing assembly (230A) may be an electronic device comprising: an opening / closing assembly protrusion member (231A) configured to rotate along an opening / closing assembly axis (2300A) substantially identical to the first axis (2200A) and receive force from the protrusion member (222A); and a gear tooth (232A) configured to transmit force to a rack (233A) as the protrusion member (231A) receives force, and the electronic device (10A) may further comprise a rotating assembly (250A) that transmits the force transmitted from the rack (233A) to a door (110A) to open / close the door (110A) manually or automatically.

[0285] According to one embodiment, an automatic opening and closing function may be included in the upward-opening and / or downward-opening door of an electronic device.

[0286] According to one embodiment, the door of an electronic device can be opened and closed with minimal force through an automatic opening and closing function. This allows the user to operate the door without physical strain.

[0287] According to one embodiment, the inconvenience that may occur when a user opens a door can be minimized through an automatic opening and closing function. As a result, an electronic device can be provided that improves the user experience and significantly increases convenience in using the electronic device.

[0288] 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.

[0289] The electronic device (10) described through the embodiment of the present disclosure described above is not limited by the aforementioned embodiment and drawings, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the technical scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (10, 10A), A housing (100, 100A) configured to form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device (10, 10A); A door (110, 110A) configured to be opened or closed with respect to the above housing (100, 100A); A drive assembly (210, 210A) disposed in the housing (100, 100A) and configured to generate a driving force for opening or closing the door (110, 110A), comprising at least one reduction gear (213, 213A) having gear teeth; A rotating member (220, 220A) configured to rotate along a first axis (2200, 2200A) by means of at least one reduction gear (213, 213A), configured to receive power from the at least one reduction gear (213, 213A), and comprising a protruding member (222, 222A) protruding in a direction parallel to the first axis (2200, 2200A); It includes an opening / closing assembly (230, 230A) configured to receive force from the rotating member (220, 220A) according to the position of the protruding member (222, 222A) and transmit force to the door (110, 110A). An electronic device configured such that, based on the operation of the above opening / closing assembly (230, 230A), the door (110, 110A) is opened or closed.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above opening / closing assembly (230A) includes an opening / closing assembly protrusion member (231A) configured to rotate along an opening / closing assembly axis (2300A) substantially identical to the first axis (2200A) and receive force from the protrusion member (222A), and a gear tooth (232A) configured to transmit force to a rack (233A) as the protrusion member (231A) receives force. The electronic device (10A) further comprises a pivot assembly (250A) that transmits power from the rack (233A) to the door (110A) to open and close the door (110A) manually or automatically.

3. In Paragraph 1, The electronic device (10) comprises an elastic assembly (240) configured to generate an elastic force in a direction perpendicular to the door (110) for opening or closing the door (110); and The opening and closing assembly (230) includes a first link (231) configured to rotate along the first axis (2200), comprising a first end (2314) connected to a first position of the door (110), and configured such that at least a portion overlaps with a rotating member (220) when viewed from a direction parallel to the first axis (2200). The above-mentioned rotating member (220) further comprises a gear (221) including a plate portion (2211) and a clutch gear tooth (2212) formed at the edge of the plate portion and coupled to the gear tooth of the at least one reduction gear (213). The above-mentioned protruding member (222) protrudes from the plate portion (2211) of the gear in a direction parallel to the first axis (2200), and It is configured to determine whether the door (110) is opened or closed automatically or manually depending on whether the drive assembly (210) is driven, and An electronic device configured such that, based on the operation of the above opening / closing assembly (230), the door (110) is opened upward parallel to the first direction or closed downward parallel to the first direction.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above opening / closing assembly (230) includes a second end (2334) connected to a door (110) at a second position spaced apart from a first position, and a third link (233) supported at least partially by an elastic assembly (240), and configured to rotate along a second axis (2330), an electronic device.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above elastic assembly (240) comprises a first elastic member (242) configured to generate a tensile force in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, an electronic device.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above elastic assembly (240) includes a second elastic member (244), and the second elastic member (244) is a gas spring, an electronic device.

7. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 6, Based on the driving of the above driving assembly (210), the rotating member (220) is configured to rotate in a first rotational direction, and the position of the protruding member (222) changes around a first axis, and Based on the position change of the protruding member (222), the first link is configured to rotate in the first rotational direction, and as a result, the door (110) is opened, and Based on the rotation of the first link (231), the third link (233) is configured to rotate in the first rotation direction, and An electronic device configured such that when the first link (231) rotates and the door (110) is opened, the third link (233) supports the door (110) to maintain the open state of the door (110).

8. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 7, Based on the driving of the above driving assembly (210), when the rotating member (220) rotates in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, the position of the protruding member (222) changes around the first axis, and Based on the position change of the protruding member (222), the first link (231) is configured to rotate in the second rotational direction, thereby closing the door (110), and An electronic device configured such that, based on the rotation of the first link (231), the third link (233) rotates in the second rotation direction.

9. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 8, An electronic device configured such that when the above-described drive assembly (210) is not driven, a user applies force to open and close the door (110).

10. In any one of paragraphs 4 through 9, The above opening / closing assembly (230) further includes a second link (232) connecting the first link (231) and the third link (233), and The electronic device, wherein the second link (232) is configured such that the first link (231) and the third link (233) rotate at the same angular velocity.

11. In any one of paragraphs 4 through 10, The above elastic assembly (240) is an electronic device that applies a force in a second direction to the third link (233) to rotate the third link (233) in the same direction as the rotation direction of the gear (221).

12. In any one of paragraphs 4 through 11, The above elastic assembly (240) is configured to apply force in a second direction when the door (110) is opened, and is an electronic device that maintains the door (110) in an open state.

13. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 12, An electronic device configured such that when the door (110) is automatically opened, the protruding member (222) contacts the first contact surface (2313a) of the first link (231) to open the door (110).

14. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 13, An electronic device configured such that when the door (110) is automatically closed, the protruding member (222) contacts the second contact surface (2313b) of the first link (231) to close the door (110).

15. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 14, The above elastic assembly (240) further comprises a guide member (243), an electronic device.

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