Circuit board and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

The present invention provides an electronic device in which a flexible printed circuit board comprises: a first portion extending from a bending portion to cover a display driving integrated circuit and a spacer; and a second portion covering a first surface of a display panel between the bending portion and the first portion, wherein the second portion is formed at a position corresponding to a sealing member when viewed from above.

Description

Circuit board and electronic device including the circuit board

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

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

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

[0004] The electronic device includes a housing and a circuit board disposed inside the housing. The electronic device includes a port insertion slot into which an external device (e.g., a USB or a charging device) can be inserted. The electronic device can charge a battery by connecting to an external device (e.g., a charging device). The electronic device may include a flexible circuit board connecting the external device and the circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a power line (VBUS) and a signal line (USB3+). The power line (VBUS) of the flexible circuit board has a DC resistance, and impedance matching is required for the signal line (USB3+).

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

[0006] 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 a part of the exterior of the electronic device and including a window; a display panel covered by the window; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the display panel and including a bending portion, configured such that at least a portion overlaps the display panel; a display driving integrated circuit (DDI) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board and disposed on a first surface of the display panel; a spacer disposed between the display driving integrated circuit and the bending portion on the first surface of the display panel when viewed from above, and having substantially the same height as the display driving integrated circuit; a molding portion configured to cover at least a portion of the bending portion and configured to maintain a bent state of the bending portion; a component disposed within the housing and positioned at a location corresponding to an opening communicating with the outside of the electronic device; and a sealing member configured to seal the component, wherein the flexible printed circuit board includes a portion extending from the bending portion and covering the display driving integrated circuit and the spacer An electronic device may be provided that includes a first part and a second part covering the first surface of the display panel between the first part and the bending part and the first part, wherein the second part is formed at a position corresponding to the sealing member when viewed from above.

[0007] 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 a part of the exterior of the electronic device and including a window; a port insertion disposed inside the housing and connected to an external electronic device; a waterproof member disposed between the housing and the port insertion and configured to prevent external material from entering from the port insertion; a display panel disposed on the front of the port insertion and the waterproof member, the display panel covered by the window; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the display panel and including a bending portion, configured such that at least a portion overlaps with the display panel; a display driving integrated circuit (DDI) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board and disposed on a first surface of the display panel; a spacer disposed between the display driving integrated circuit and the bending portion on the first surface of the display panel when viewed from above, and having substantially the same height as the display driving integrated circuit; a molding portion configured to cover at least a portion of the bending portion and configured to maintain the curvature of the bending portion, wherein the flexible printed circuit An electronic device may be provided in which the substrate includes a first portion extending from the bending portion and covering the display driving integrated circuit and the spacer, and a second portion covering the first surface of the display panel between the bending portion and the first portion, wherein the second portion is formed at a position corresponding to the sealing member when viewed from above, and the sealing member is configured not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above.

[0008] 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.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

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

[0013] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device showing the rear surface of the electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Throughout the attached drawings, similar parts, configurations, and / or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

[0030] As various functions are integrated into a single electronic device, the problem of unnecessary thickness increase is arising. Consequently, efforts to reduce the thickness of electronic devices are ongoing. In particular, for portable electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, users currently prefer devices with thin designs.

[0031] Furthermore, when thick electronic components are installed, interference may occur between different components. In electronic devices with limited internal space, such interference restricts component placement and consequently causes a decrease in device performance and efficiency.

[0032] One embodiment of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device that provides an improved usage environment, which is intended to at least resolve the problems and / or disadvantages described above and at least provide the advantages described below.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by changing the direction in which the spacer is extended to be shorter, a thin electronic device can be provided.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by reducing the thickness of the display module, a large placement space can be secured inside the electronic device.

[0035] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0036] 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.

[0037] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meanings but may be used to clearly and consistently describe an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the rights or the disclosure defined as equivalent thereto.

[0038] 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.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0041] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0042] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0043] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0044] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0045] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0046] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0047] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0048] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0049] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0050] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0051] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0052] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0053] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0054] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0055] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0056] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0057] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0058] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0060] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0061] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0062] An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0063] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0064] As used in one embodiment of this document, 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).

[0065] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment 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.

[0067] According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, one or more of the components or operations among 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 one embodiment, 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.

[0068] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 20.

[0070] The components described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 may be all or partly identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 4 through 20.

[0071] 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 or back side may be defined 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. In one embodiment, the 'X-axis direction' may mean both the '-X direction' and the '+X direction'.

[0072] In the following description of the electronic device (101), ‘first direction’ may mean the Y-axis direction (or a direction parallel to the Y-axis), ‘second direction’ may mean the Z-axis direction (or a direction parallel to the Z-axis), and ‘third direction’ may mean the X-axis direction (or a direction parallel to the X-axis).

[0073] In the following description of the electronic device (101), the statement that a component is 'disposed on' another component may mean that the component is placed in the +Z direction with respect 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.

[0074] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (201) comprising a front (201A), a rear (201B), and a side (201C) surrounding the space between the front (201A) and the rear (201B). In one embodiment (not shown), the housing (201) may refer to a structure forming part of the front (201A) of FIG. 2, the rear (201B) and the side (201C) of FIG. 3. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the front (201A) may be formed by a substantially transparent front plate (202) (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The rear (201B) may be formed by a rear plate (211). The rear plate (211) may be formed, for example, by glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The side (201C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") (212) comprising metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211). In some embodiments, the front plate (202) and the side bezel structure (212) may be formed as one body and may comprise the same material. Alternatively, the rear plate (211) and the side bezel structure (212) may be formed as one body and may comprise the same material (e.g., glass, a metal material such as aluminum, or ceramic). According to one embodiment, the front (201A) and / or the front plate (202) may be interpreted as part of a display (210) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the housing (201) may include a front plate (202) and a rear plate (211).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (210), an audio module (203, 204, 205) (e.g., the audio module (170) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a camera module (206, 207) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1), a key input device (216, 217) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1), and a connector hole (213, 214) (e.g., the connection terminal (178) of FIG. 1). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the connector hole (214)) or additionally include other components.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the display (210) may be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (202). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display (210) may be exposed through the front plate (202) forming the front (201A). According to one embodiment, the display (210) may be a flexible display or a foldable display.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the surface of the housing (201) (or the front plate (202)) may include a screen display area formed as the display (210) is visually exposed. For example, the screen display area may include a front (201A).

[0078] In one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device (101) may include a recess or opening formed in a part of the screen display area (e.g., front (201A)) of the display (210), and may include at least one of an audio module (205), a sensor module (not shown), a light-emitting element (not shown), and a camera module (206) aligned with the recess or opening. In one embodiment (not shown), at least one of an audio module (205), a sensor module (not shown), a camera module (206), a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light-emitting element (not shown) may be included on the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (210).

[0079] In one embodiment (not shown), the display (210) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type pen input device (215) (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0080] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the key input device (216, 217) may be placed in the side bezel structure (212).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the audio module (203, 204, 205) may include, for example, a microphone hole (203) and a speaker hole (204, 205). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (203), and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker hole (204, 205) may include an external speaker hole (204) and a receiver hole (205) for communication. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (204, 205) and the microphone hole (203) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (204, 205) (e.g., a piezo speaker). The audio module (203, 204, 205) is not limited to the above structure and may be designed in various ways, such as by mounting only some audio modules or adding new audio modules, depending on the structure of the electronic device (101).

[0082] According to one embodiment, a sensor module (not shown) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to, for example, an internal operating state of an electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (not shown) may include, for example, a first sensor module (not shown) (e.g., proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor) disposed on the front (201A) of the housing (201), and / or a third sensor module (not shown) (e.g., HRM (heart rate monitor) sensor) and / or a fourth sensor module (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor) disposed on the rear (201B) of the housing (201). In some embodiments (not shown), the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the rear (201B) as well as on the front (201A) (e.g., display (210)) of the housing (201). The electronic device (101) may further include at least one of the following sensor modules not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor (not shown). The sensor module (not shown) is not limited to the above structure and can be designed in various ways, such as by mounting only some sensor modules or adding new sensor modules, depending on the structure of the electronic device (101).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the camera module (206, 207) may include, for example, a front camera module (206) placed on the front (201A) of the electronic device (101), a rear camera module (207) placed on the rear (201B), a flash (208), and / or an IR sensor (209). The camera module (206, 207) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (208) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. The camera module (206, 207) is not limited to the above structure and may be designed in various ways, such as by mounting only some camera modules or adding new camera modules, depending on the structure of the electronic device (101).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of camera modules (e.g., dual cameras, or triple cameras) each having different attributes (e.g., angle of view) or functions. For example, the rear camera module (207) may include a plurality of camera modules including lenses having different angles of view. For example, the plurality of camera modules may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or an IR (infrared) camera (e.g., a TOF (time of flight) camera, a structured light camera). Additionally, for example, the plurality of camera modules may include an optical zoom camera with adjustable magnification. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be configured such that, for the plurality of camera modules, a designated camera module operates or another camera module operates based on a user's selection or under a predetermined environment. According to one embodiment, the IR camera may operate as at least part of a sensor module. For example, the TOF camera may operate as at least part of a sensor module (not shown) for detecting the distance to a subject. According to one embodiment, the front camera module (206) can be implemented as an under display camera (UDC) module.

[0085] According to one embodiment, a key input device (216, 217) (e.g., a volume key) may be placed on the side (201C) of the housing (201). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (216, 217), and the key input devices (216, 217) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (210). In some embodiments, the key input device (216, 217) may include a sensor module (not shown) placed on the rear (210B) of the housing (201).

[0086] According to one embodiment, a light-emitting element (not shown) may be disposed, for example, on the front (201A) of the housing (201). The light-emitting element (not shown) may, for example, provide state information of the electronic device (101) in the form of light. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (not shown) may, for example, provide a light source that is coupled with the operation of the front camera module (206). The light-emitting element (not shown) may include, for example, an LED (light emitting diode), an IR (infrared) LED and / or a xenon lamp.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the connector holes (213, 214) may include, for example, a first connector hole (213) capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device (e.g., a USB connector) or a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device (e.g., an earphone jack), and / or a second connector hole (214) capable of accommodating a storage device (e.g., a subscriber identification module (SIM) card, a secure digital (SD) memory card). According to one embodiment, the first connector hole (213) and / or the second connector hole (214) may be omitted. The connector holes (213, 214) are not limited to the above structure and may be designed in various ways, such as by installing only some connector holes or adding new connector holes, depending on the structure of the electronic device (101).

[0088] A pen input device (215) (e.g., a stylus pen) can be guided into the interior of the housing (201) through a hole formed on the side of the housing (201) and inserted or removed, and may include a button to facilitate removal. The pen input device (215) may have a separate resonant circuit built in and may be coupled with an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., a digitizer) included in the electronic device (101). The pen input device (215) may include an EMR (electro-magnetic resonance) method, an AES (active electrical stylus) method, and an ECR (electric coupled resonance) method.

[0089] According to one embodiment, a camera module (206, 207) and / or a sensor module (not shown) may be positioned within the internal space of the electronic device (101) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a designated area of ​​the display (210) and the front plate (202). For example, the designated area may be an area of ​​the display (210) where no pixels are placed. As another example, the designated area may be an area of ​​the display (210) where pixels are placed. When viewed from above the display (210), at least a portion of the designated area may overlap with the camera module (206, 207) and / or the sensor module. As another example, some sensor modules may be positioned within the internal space of the electronic device to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate (202).

[0090] The electronic device (101) disclosed in FIGS. 2 and 3 has a bar-type or plate-type appearance, but is not limited thereto. For example, the illustrated electronic device may be part of a rollable electronic device or a foldable electronic device. "Rollable electronic device" may mean an electronic device in which the display can be bent and deformed so that at least a portion can be wound or rolled and stored inside a housing (e.g., housing (201) in FIG. 2). Depending on the user's needs, the rollable electronic device may be used to expand the screen display area by unfolding the display or by exposing a larger area of ​​the display to the outside. "Foldable electronic device" may mean an electronic device in which two different areas of the display can be folded to face each other or in opposite directions. Generally, in a portable state, the display of a foldable electronic device is folded so that two different regions face each other or in opposite directions, and in an actual usage state, the user can unfold the display so that the two different regions form a substantially flat shape. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be interpreted to include not only portable electronic devices such as smartphones, but also various other electronic devices such as laptop computers or home appliances.

[0091] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3, or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 20.

[0093] The components described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 3. The components described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 6 through 20.

[0094] Referring to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) may include a side structure (310), a first support member (311) (e.g., a bracket), a front plate (320) (e.g., the front plate (202) of FIG. 2), a display (330) (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 1), at least one printed circuit board (or board assembly) (340a, 340b), a battery (350), a second support member (360) (e.g., a rear case), an antenna, a camera assembly (307), and a rear plate (380) (e.g., the rear plate (211) of FIG. 3). When including a plurality of printed circuit boards (340a, 340b), the electronic device (101) may electrically connect different printed circuit boards by including at least one flexible printed circuit board (340c). For example, the printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) may include a first circuit board (340a) positioned above (e.g., in the +Y-axis direction) and a second circuit board (340b) positioned below (e.g., in the -Y-axis direction) the battery (350), and a flexible printed circuit board (340c) may electrically connect the first circuit board (340a) and the second circuit board (340b).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member (311), or the second support member (360)) or additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device (101) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and redundant descriptions are omitted below.

[0096] The first support member (311) may be provided in a flat shape for at least a portion. In one embodiment, the first support member (311) may be placed inside the electronic device (101) and connected to the side structure (310), or may be formed integrally with the side structure (310). The first support member (311) may be formed from, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material. When the first support member (311) is formed at least partially from a metal material, the side structure (310) or a portion of the first support member (311) may function as an antenna. The first support member (311) may have a display (330) attached to one side and a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) attached to the other side. A processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (340a, 340b). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the housing (301) may include a first support member (311) and a side structure (310). According to one embodiment, the housing (301) may be understood as a structure for receiving, protecting, or placing a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) or a battery (350). In one embodiment, the housing (301) may be understood as including a structure that a user can visually or tactilely perceive on the exterior of the electronic device (101), for example, a side structure (310), a front plate (320), and / or a rear plate (380). For example, the housing (301) may include structures that form the exterior of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a side structure (310), a front plate (320), a rear plate (380)). The housing (301) may be the same as the housing (201) described with reference to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3. In one embodiment, the phrase “front or rear of the housing (301)” may refer to the first surface (210A) of FIG. 1 or the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2. In one embodiment, the first support member (311) is positioned between the front plate (320) (e.g., the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2) and the rear plate (380) (e.g., the second surface (210B) of FIG. 3) and may function as a structure for positioning electrical / electronic components such as printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) or a camera assembly (307).

[0098] Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0099] The interface may include, for example, an HDMI (high definition multimedia interface), a USB (universal serial bus) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0100] The second support member (360) may include, for example, an upper support member (360a) or a lower support member (360b). In one embodiment, the upper support member (360a) may be arranged to surround a printed circuit board (340a, 340b) (e.g., the first circuit board (340a)) together with a part of the first support member (311). For example, the upper support member (360a) of the second support member (360) may be arranged to face the first support member (311) with the first circuit board (340a) in between. In one embodiment, the lower support member (360b) of the second support member (360) may be arranged to face the first support member (311) with the second circuit board (340b) in between. Circuit devices (e.g., processors, communication modules, or memory) implemented in the form of integrated circuit chips or various electrical / electronic components may be placed on printed circuit boards (340a, 340b), and according to an embodiment, printed circuit boards (340a, 340b) may be provided with an electromagnetic shielding environment from a second support member (360). In one embodiment, the lower support member (360b) may be utilized as a structure for placing electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module or an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector). In one embodiment, electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module or an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector) may be placed on an additional printed circuit board not shown. For example, the lower support member (360b) may be positioned to wrap around an additional printed circuit board (e.g., a second flexible printed circuit board (340b)) together with another part of the first support member (311). An additional printed circuit board not shown or a speaker module or interface placed on the lower support member (360b) may be positioned correspondingly to the audio modules (203, 204, 205) or connector holes (213, 214) of FIG. 2.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the support member (360) may be provided in a flat shape for at least a portion. The support member (360) may be disposed inside the electronic device (101) and connected to the side structure (310), or may be formed integrally with the side structure (310). The support member (360) may be formed from, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material.

[0102] The battery (350) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101) and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (350) may be disposed substantially in the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (340a, 340b). The battery (350) may be disposed integrally inside the electronic device (101) or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0103] Although not illustrated, the antenna may include a conductive pattern implemented on the surface of the second support member (360) through, for example, a laser direct structuring method. In one embodiment, the antenna may include a printed circuit pattern formed on the surface of a thin film, and the antenna in the form of a thin film may be placed between the rear plate (380) and the battery (350). The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may, for example, communicate near-field with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In one embodiment, other antenna structures may be formed by a part or combination thereof of the side structure (310) and / or the first support member (311).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (307) may include at least one camera module. Inside the electronic device (101), the camera assembly (307) (or at least one camera module) may receive at least a portion of light incident through an optical hole or a camera window. In one embodiment, the camera assembly (307) may be placed on a first support member (311) at a location adjacent to a printed circuit board (340a, 340b). In one embodiment, the camera module(s) of the camera assembly (307) may be generally aligned with any one of the camera windows and may be wrapped at least partially in a second support member (360) (e.g., an upper support member (360a)).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include camera holes (312, 313, 319). A plurality of camera holes (312, 313, 319) may be spaced apart from each other. The camera assembly (307) may receive light that has passed through the camera holes (312, 313, 319).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first support member (311) may include a receiving portion (3111). A battery (350) may be placed within the receiving portion (3111). The battery (350) may include a terrace (353). The terrace (353) may protrude toward a printed circuit board (340). The battery (350) may include a battery connecting member (3501) connecting the terrace (353) and the printed circuit board (340).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a port insertion opening (308). The port insertion opening (308) may be opened in a part of the housing (301). The port insertion opening (308) may be in communication with an external space of the housing (301). The electronic device (101) may be connected to an external device (e.g., a USB port, a charging cable), and the external device may be inserted into the port insertion opening (308).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna (309). The antenna (309) may be positioned adjacent to the port insertion opening (308).

[0109] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view 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.

[0110] The embodiments of FIGS. 6 and 7 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5, or FIGS. 8 to 20.

[0111] The components described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 5. The components described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8 through 20.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the description of the housing (301) may be applied in the same way as the description of the housing (301) described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a display module (400), a waterproof member (500), and a molding part (M), but some of these may be excluded and additional configurations are not excluded.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the display module (400) may be placed inside the housing (301). Additionally, the display module (400) may be configured to visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a user). The description of the display module (400) may be applied in the same way as the description of the display module (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) described with reference to FIG. 1.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the display module (400) may be placed inside the housing (301). Additionally, the display module (400) may be placed on one side of the housing (301). According to one embodiment, the display module (400) may be placed on the front of the housing (301) (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the display module (400) may be configured to face a window (e.g., the window (401) of FIG. 8) to be described later.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (340b) may be described in the same way as the second circuit board (340b) described with reference to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (340b) may be formed on the back surface (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the housing (301). For example, the second circuit board (340b) may be configured to be supported by a lower support member (360b) as described above.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be positioned between the display module (400) and the housing (301). Additionally, the molding portion (M) may be positioned between the waterproof member (500) and the display module (400). The molding portion (M) may be positioned at the bottom portion (e.g., in the -Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be configured to cover a part of the display module (400). According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be configured to cover a part of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) and / or the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) as described below.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member (500) can prevent or reduce foreign substances, such as moisture, from entering the electronic device (101) from the outside. According to one embodiment, the waterproof member (500) can prevent or reduce foreign substances, such as moisture, from entering the electronic device (101) from the housing (301) configured to form the exterior of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the waterproof member (500) can be placed between the display module (400) and the housing (301). Additionally, the waterproof member (500) can be placed between the molding part (M) and the housing (301).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be formed to extend in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be formed to extend in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the display panel (e.g., display panel (440) of FIG. 8) described below when viewed from the back side (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the electronic device. Additionally, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be named a 'display flexible printed circuit board (M-FPCB, display FPCB)'.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be a flexible printed circuit board used to drive a display. According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may supply power to a display module (400) and transmit signals to control the display module (400). For example, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may implement various screen display functions and may be configured for electrical connection between a display driving integrated circuit (e.g., the display driving integrated circuit (420) of FIG. 8) described later and a display panel (e.g., the display panel (440) of FIG. 8) described later.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) can be deformed and arranged according to the shape of the display module (400) of each electronic device (101). In addition, high resolution and fast screen switching may be possible.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be formed to extend in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be formed to extend in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) when viewed from the back side (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the electronic device. Additionally, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be named a 'touch flexible printed circuit board (T-FPCB, touch FPCB)'.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is used in touchscreen technology and may be configured to detect and process a touch signal on a screen. According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to detect electrical changes of a user's finger in a capacitive touchscreen to recognize a touch and transmit the information to a display driving integrated circuit (420).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be deformed and arranged according to the shape of the display module (400) of each electronic device (101). Additionally, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to be thin and light.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to increase the accurate detection and response speed of the touchscreen. Through this, interaction between the user and the internal configuration of the display module (400) can be achieved.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is described as covering at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) on the back side (e.g., in the -Z axis direction) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a), but is not limited thereto. For example, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to cover a portion of the display panel (e.g., the display panel (440) of FIG. 8) on the back side (e.g., in the -Z axis direction) of the display panel (e.g., the display panel (440) of FIG. 8) to be described later.

[0128] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0129] The embodiments of FIGS. 8 and 9 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 7, or FIGS. 10 to 20.

[0130] The components described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 7. The components described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 10 through 20.

[0131] According to a comparative example, the display module (400') may include a flexible printed circuit board (410'), a display driving integrated circuit (420), a spacer (430'), and a display panel (440), but does not exclude additional configurations.

[0132] According to a comparative example, a display panel (440) may be disposed on at least a portion of the front surface (e.g., +Z-axis direction) of a display module (400'). Additionally, a display driving integrated circuit (420) and a spacer (430') may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the display panel (440). Furthermore, a printed circuit board (410') may be disposed on the back surface of the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430'), and the printed circuit board (410') may be configured to form at least a portion of the back surface (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the display module (400').

[0133] According to a comparative example, the printed circuit board (410') may include a first flexible printed circuit board (410a') and a second flexible printed circuit board (410a') as described above.

[0134] According to a comparative example, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a') may include a first part (411a'), a second part (412a'), a bending part (413a'), and a third part (415a), and the second flexible printed circuit board (410b') may include a first part (411b') and a second part (411b'), but some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0135] According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be configured to be substantially parallel to a plane perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction).

[0136] According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be configured to cover the display driving integrated circuit (420). According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be placed on the back side (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the display driving integrated circuit (420). According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be configured to be in contact with the display driving integrated circuit (420). According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be supported and fixed by the display driving integrated circuit (420).

[0137] According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be configured to form a void space spaced apart from the display panel (440) in the area between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430'). According to a comparative example, the void space formed by the first part (411a', 411b') may be the space between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430'). Additionally, the thickness of the void space may be substantially the same as the height of the display driving integrated circuit (420) and / or the spacer (430').

[0138] According to a comparative example, the first part (411a', 411b') may be formed by extending from the second part (412a', 412b') in a first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction).

[0139] In the present city and the comparative examples below, the first part (411a', 411b') is described as a part of a flexible printed circuit board (410') positioned at a location corresponding to the space between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430'), but is not limited thereto.

[0140] For example, the first part (411a', 411b') and the second part (412a', 412b') are separated for comparison with the first part (e.g., the first part (411a) of FIG. 10) and the second part (e.g., the second part (412a) of FIG. 10) of the embodiment according to the present disclosure described below, but the first part (411a', 411b') and the second part (412a', 412b') are formed substantially on the same plane and the first part (411a', 411b') and the second part (412a', 412b') can be formed as an integral.

[0141] According to a comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') may be configured to be parallel to a plane perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction). According to a comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') may be configured to cover at least one part of the spacer (430'). According to a comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') may be placed on the back surface (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of at least one part of the spacer (430'). According to a comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') may be configured to be in contact with at least one part of the spacer (430'). According to the comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') is supported by at least one part of the spacer (430') and can be fixed to at least one part of the spacer (430').

[0142] According to the comparative example, the second part (412a', 412b') may be configured not to come into contact with the display panel (440). Additionally, the second part (412a', 412b') may be configured not to come into contact with the protective member (446).

[0143] According to a comparative example, the second part (412a') of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a') may be formed by extending in a first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction) from the bending part (413a').

[0144] According to a comparative example, the second part (412') of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b') may be one end of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b'). However, it is not limited thereto, and a bending part (413b') may be formed by extending from one end of the second part (412').

[0145] According to a comparative example, the bending portion (413a') may be positioned at one end of the first direction (e.g., the -Y-axis direction). The bending portion (413a') may have a shape in which at least one part is bent when viewed from the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). The bending portion (413a') may be configured to have a semicircular shape in at least one part when viewed from the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).

[0146] In this description, the bending portion (413a') is configured to form a semicircular shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the bending portion (413a') can be configured in various shapes as long as it is positioned between the second portion (412a', 412b') and the third portion (415a) to electrically connect the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the display panel (440).

[0147] The bending portion (413a') may be positioned between the second portion (412a', 412b') and the third portion (415a). The bending portion (413a') may be positioned to overlap with the display driving integrated circuit (420), the spacer (430'), the second panel (445), and the protective member (446) when viewed from the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0148] According to a comparative example, the third part (415a) may be configured to be in contact with the second panel (445). Additionally, the third part (415a) may be formed by extending from the bending part (413a') in a first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction). As the third part (415a) is connected to the second panel (445), the electrical signal of the first flexible display (410a') may be configured to be transmitted to the display panel (440).

[0149] According to the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the description of the display driving integrated circuit (420) according to the comparative example described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 can be equally applied to the description of the display driving integrated circuit (420) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to be described later.

[0150] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be a circuit for driving the display module (400). Additionally, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be placed between the printed circuit board (410') and the display panel (440). The display driving integrated circuit (420) may be placed on the back side (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the display panel (440). The display driving integrated circuit (420) may be placed on the front side (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (410').

[0151] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) can be formed to extend in a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0152] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430') may be placed on substantially the same plane. Additionally, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be formed with substantially the same thickness as the spacer (430'). According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430') may be configured with a thickness of 0.25 mm. Furthermore, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be formed spaced apart from the spacer (430') in a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0153] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) can be protected from external force when an external force is applied to the display module (400) due to a spacer (430') that is positioned adjacent to the display driving integrated circuit (420) and formed with substantially the same thickness.

[0154] In the comparative example and the following embodiments, the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (e.g., the spacer (430) of FIG. 10 described later) are formed with substantially the same thickness (e.g., length in the Z-axis direction), but are not limited thereto.

[0155] According to the comparative example and the embodiment below, the spacer (e.g., the spacer (430) of FIG. 10 described below) can be formed to be thicker than the display driving integrated circuit (420). As a result, even if an external impact is applied to the window (401), the external impact is transmitted first to the spacer (e.g., the spacer (430) of FIG. 10 described below), so the display driving integrated circuit (420) can be protected from deformation and damage.

[0156] According to the comparative example and the embodiments below, the spacer (e.g., the spacer (430) of FIG. 10 described below) can be configured to overlap with the display driving integrated circuit (420) when viewed from a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) and a third direction (e.g., the X-axis direction), and can be positioned adjacent to the display driving integrated circuit (420). As a result, the spacer (e.g., the spacer (430) of FIG. 10 described below) can more efficiently protect the display driving integrated circuit (420) from deformation and damage.

[0157] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be configured to convert a digital signal into a signal that the display module (400) can receive and transmit it to the display module (400). The display driving integrated circuit (420) may be an electronic circuit that converts the digital signal into an analog signal suitable for the display module (400) and drives it to provide an image to the user. Additionally, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be named a 'display driver integrated circuit (DDI, display driver IC)' or an 'integrated circuit'.

[0158] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be configured to individually control each pixel placed in the display module (400). For example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) may be configured to individually control each pixel placed in the display panel (440) in a display module (400) using an LCD or an OLED.

[0159] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) can interpret input digital data and adjust the voltage corresponding to each pixel. As a result, the display module (400) can provide the user with an accurate image corresponding to the input digital data. According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) can control factors affecting the performance of the display module (400), such as resolution, color, and screen response speed.

[0160] According to a comparative example, the display driving integrated circuit (420) is connected to a printed circuit board (410') to transmit electronic signals to the screen. Additionally, an adhesive member is additionally placed between the printed circuit board (410') and the display driving integrated circuit (420) to physically connect the printed circuit board (410') and the display driving integrated circuit (420) and maintain a stable electrical connection. The adhesive member also absorbs heat and shock, and can increase the stability between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the display panel (440).

[0161] According to a comparative example, the spacer (430') may be named a 'support member'. The spacer (430') may be formed spaced apart from the display driving integrated circuit (420) in a first direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). Additionally, the spacer (430') may be configured to have substantially the same thickness as the display driving integrated circuit (420) or a thickness greater than that of the display driving integrated circuit (420).

[0162] According to a comparative example, the spacer (430') can prevent or reduce interference between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and other components. The spacer (430') forms a sufficient gap between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and other components, thereby preventing or reducing external shocks that may occur between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and other components.

[0163] According to a comparative example, the spacer (430') can prevent or reduce the formation of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the display driving integrated circuit (420). The spacer (430') can prevent or reduce the formation of electromagnetic interference in the display driving integrated circuit (420) by other parts outside the display driving integrated circuit (420) through metal shielding.

[0164] According to the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the description of the window (401) according to the comparative example described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 can be equally applied to the description of the window (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to be described later.

[0165] According to a comparative example, the window (401) may be configured to protect the display panel (440). For example, the window (401) may be configured to include glass or acrylic. Additionally, the window (401) may be in the form of a film including polyester (PET), polycarbonate (PC), or polyurethane (PT).

[0166] According to a comparative example, the window (401) may be configured to physically protect the display panel (440). Additionally, the window (401) is durable and may affect the visual quality of the image exposed to the outside through the display panel (440). The window (401) may be configured to prevent or reduce deformation, damage, or contamination of the internal components of the display panel (440) due to external impact.

[0167] According to the comparative example, the window (401) may include a material of excellent durability. Additionally, the window (401) may include a transparent material to transmit light emitted from the display module (400) to the outside. According to the comparative example, the description of the front plate (202) described above in FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 may be applied in the same way to the window (401). For example, at least a portion of the window (401) may be substantially transparent and may be interpreted as part of the display module (400).

[0168] According to a comparative example, the window (401) can be utilized in a display including a touchscreen. For example, the window (401) may be a part where a user's touch is input, and the user's touch may be detected through a second flexible printed circuit board (410b). According to a comparative example, the window (401) may be configured to enable interaction with the user as a part where a user's touch is input. The window (401) may be configured to form the exterior of the electronic device (101) so that the user can use the touchscreen function.

[0169] According to the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the description of the display panel (440) according to the comparative example described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 can be applied in the same way to the description of the display panel (440) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to be described later.

[0170] According to a comparative example, the display panel (440) may include an adhesive member (442), a polarizing member (443), a first panel (444), a second panel (445), and a protective member (446), but some of these may be excluded and implemented, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.

[0171] According to a comparative example, at least a portion of the display module (400) may be exposed through the aforementioned front plate (e.g., the front plate (202) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). According to a comparative example, at least a portion of the display module (400) may be exposed through a window (401). Additionally, the display panel (440) may be configured to have a touch sensor embedded inside.

[0172] According to a comparative example, the adhesive member (442) may be an optically transparent adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member (442) may be named 'OCA (optically clear adhesive)'.

[0173] According to a comparative example, the adhesive member (442) may be configured to bond multiple layers of the display panel (440) together. Additionally, the adhesive member (442) may be made of a transparent material. As a result, light emitted from the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may be configured to be transmitted to the outside through the window (401). According to a comparative example, the adhesive member (442) may provide adhesion between internal components of the display panel (440) without compromising the transparency and clarity of the display panel (440).

[0174] According to a comparative example, the adhesive member (442) may be configured to increase the durability of the display panel (440). For example, the adhesive member (442) may utilize a material that is resistant to shock and vibration and resistant to heat and moisture. According to a comparative example, the adhesive member (442) may be configured to protect the screen while maintaining the accuracy of the touch sensitivity of the display panel (440).

[0175] According to a comparative example, the polarizing element (443) may be configured to control the direction of light emitted from the first panel (444) and the second panel (445) to realize a clear image. The polarizing element (443) may be configured to increase the brightness and clarity of the display panel (440). According to a comparative example, the polarizing element (443) may be named 'POL (polarizer)'.

[0176] According to a comparative example, the polarizing member (443) may be configured to control the direction of light to increase image clarity and adjust the brightness of the screen. The polarizing member (443) may be configured to control the direction of light vibration. As a result, the polarizing member (443) can improve the optical performance of the display panel (440) and optimize color and contrast to realize a clearer and sharper image.

[0177] According to a comparative example, the polarizing member (443) may be composed of two filters. The polarizing member (443) may be configured to control the direction of light vibration through the filters and to improve the optical performance of the display panel (440).

[0178] According to a comparative example, the polarizing element (443) can be configured to minimize the phenomenon where the color and brightness change depending on the viewing angle of the display panel (440). As a result, the user can receive uniform color and brightness from the display panel (440) regardless of the viewing angle of the display panel (440).

[0179] According to a comparative example, the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may be configured to provide a high-resolution image to the user. The first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may be configured to control pixels in the display module (400). The first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may process data at high speed and may be used in a high-resolution display panel (440). For example, the first panel (444) may include low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS). For example, the second panel (445) may include encapsulation glass. Additionally, the first panel (444) and the second panel (445) may be formed integrally to form a single panel.

[0180] According to a comparative example, the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may be configured to be formed on one side of the display module (400) to display an image on the window (401).

[0181] The first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) are actually parts where pixels are arranged and can be configured to display an image on a screen. The first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) can be applied to various display technologies such as OLED, LCD, etc.

[0182] According to a comparative example, the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) are composed of millions of pixels, and each pixel can express a color to form the entire screen of the display panel (440). Accordingly, the quality of the display panel (440) can be determined according to the size and resolution of each pixel within the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445). For example, depending on the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445), the resolution, color accuracy, brightness, or contrast ratio of the display panel (440) may be changed.

[0183] According to a comparative example, the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445) may be in contact with a printed circuit board (410'). Additionally, one end of the printed circuit board (410') may be fixed to the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445). According to a comparative example, a first panel fixing part (444a) and / or a second panel fixing part (445a) may be formed on the front surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445), and one end of the printed circuit board (410') may be fixed to the first panel fixing part (444a) and / or the second panel fixing part (445a).

[0184] According to a comparative example, the protective member (446) may be configured to protect the first panel (444) and / or the second panel (445). According to a comparative example, the protective member (446) may be named 'c panel'.

[0185] According to the comparative example, as the protective member (446) is placed, the lifespan of the display panel (440) is extended, and the display panel (440) can be protected from environmental factors (e.g., moisture, oxygen, foreign substances).

[0186] According to a comparative example, the protective member (446) may be configured to protect the display panel (440) from external impact. For example, the protective member (446) may be configured to protect the diode in the display panel (440), which includes an organic light-emitting diode such as an OLED.

[0187] Additionally, the protective member (446) can protect the internal components of the display panel (440) (e.g., the first panel (444), the second panel (445)) to improve the durability of the internal components of the display panel (440) (e.g., the first panel (444), the second panel (445)). Additionally, it can be configured to extend the lifespan of the internal components of the display panel (440) (e.g., the first panel (444), the second panel (445)). As a result, the display panel (440) can provide more stable and continuous performance.

[0188] The protective member (446) forms a transparent protective layer on the surface of the display panel (440) to protect the internal components (e.g., the first panel (444), the second panel (445)) of the display panel (440) from environmental factors (e.g., moisture, oxygen, foreign substances). As a result, the protective member (446) can protect the display panel (440) from physical impact and external chemical influences without compromising the visual quality of the display panel (440).

[0189] In the present and subsequent embodiments, the back surface of the protective member (446) is described as forming the first surface of the display panel (440), but is not limited thereto. For example, additional components may be placed on the back surface of the protective member (446).

[0190] According to the present disclosure and the embodiments below, the description of the molding part (M) according to the comparative example described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 can be equally applied to the description of the molding part (M) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to be described later.

[0191] According to a comparative example, the molding portion (M) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the display module (400'). According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a') and / or the second flexible printed circuit board (410b).

[0192] According to a comparative example, the molding portion (M) may be configured to maintain the bending of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a') and / or the second flexible printed circuit board (410b). The first flexible printed circuit board (410a') and / or the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be configured to maintain the bending of the bending portion (413') by fixing the bending portion (413') to the molding portion (M) in order to maintain electrical performance and durability.

[0193] In addition, the molding portion (M) can be configured to overlap with the flexible printed circuit board (410'), the display driving integrated circuit (420), the spacer (430'), and the display panel (440) when viewed from the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0194] According to the comparative example, the thickness of the molding part (M) can be defined as the comparative height (H'). In addition, the comparative height (H') can be configured to be 1.7 mm or more.

[0195] In this city, the shape of the molding part (M) is specifically defined, but is not limited thereto. The molding part (M) may be configured to cover the entire space between the housing (301) and the display module (400), for example, as shown in FIG. 16.

[0196] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] The embodiments of FIGS. 10 and 11 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 9, or FIGS. 12 to 20.

[0198] The components described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 9. The components described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 12 through 20.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the description of the window (401), display driving integrated circuit (420), display panel (440), and molding part (M) described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 may be applied in the same way as the description of the window (401), display driving integrated circuit (420), display panel (440), and molding part (M) according to the comparative example of FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0200] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may include a first part (411a), a second part (412a), a bending part (413a), a connecting part (414a), and a third part (415a), and the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may include a first part (411b), a second part (411b), and a connecting part (414b), but some of these may be excluded and not additional configurations are excluded.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the first part (411a, 411b) may be configured to be substantially parallel to a plane perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction).

[0202] According to one embodiment, a first portion (411a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be formed extending from a bending portion (413a). A second portion (412a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be formed extending from a bending portion (413a).

[0203] According to one embodiment, a first portion (411b) of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be positioned on the back side (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the first portion (411a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a). Additionally, the first portion (411b) of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may be formed as an extension from a bending portion (e.g., the bending portion (413b) of FIG. 13) to be described later.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the first part (411a, 411b) may be configured to cover the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430). According to one embodiment, the first part (411a, 411b) may be positioned on the back side (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430). According to one embodiment, the first part (411a, 411b) may be configured to be in contact with the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430). According to one embodiment, the first part (411a, 411b) may be supported and fixed by the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be configured to be parallel to a plane perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be formed as an extension from the first part (411a, 411b).

[0206] According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the first surface of the display panel (440) (e.g., the back surface of the protective member (446)). According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be positioned on the back surface (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) of the first surface of the display panel (440) (e.g., the back surface of the protective member (446)).

[0207] According to one embodiment, when viewed from above, the second part (412a, 412b) may be configured not to overlap with the spacer (430). According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be configured to contact the first surface of the display panel (440) (e.g., the back surface of the protective member (446)). According to one embodiment, the second part (412a, 412b) may be supported by the first surface of the display panel (440) (e.g., the back surface of the protective member (446)) and fixed to the first surface of the display panel (440) (e.g., the back surface of the protective member (446)).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413a) may be positioned at one end of a first direction (e.g., -Y-axis direction). The bending portion (413a) may have a shape in which at least one part is bent when viewed from the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413a) according to the present illustration may be formed into a shape that forms a smaller circumference than the bending portion according to the comparative example (e.g., the bending portion (413a') of FIG. 9).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413a) may be positioned between the second portion (412a, 412b) and the third portion (415a). The bending portion (413a) may be positioned to overlap with the second panel (445) and the protective member (446) when viewed from a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (414a, 41b) may be configured to connect the first portion (411a, 411b) and the second portion (413a, 413b). According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (414a, 41b) may be configured to be inclined in a plane perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the connecting portions (414a, 41b) may be formed spaced apart from the spacer (430) in a first direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). Additionally, the connecting portions (414a, 41b) may be configured to overlap with the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430) when viewed from the first direction (e.g., Y-axis direction).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the third part (415a) may be configured to contact the second panel (445). According to one embodiment, the third part (415a) may be configured to contact the second panel fixing part (445a) formed on the second panel (445). Additionally, the third part (415a) may be formed by extending from the bending part (413a) in a first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction). As the third part (415a) is connected to the second panel (445), the electrical signal of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a) may be configured to be transmitted to the display panel (440).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the spacer (430) according to the illustration may be formed with a shorter length than the spacer according to the comparative example (e.g., the spacer (430') of FIG. 9). According to one embodiment, the spacer (430) according to the illustration may have a shorter length in the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) than the spacer according to the comparative example (e.g., the spacer (430') of FIG. 9). According to one embodiment, the length of the spacer (430) in the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) may be 1.5 mm or more.

[0214] According to one embodiment, regardless of the length of the spacer (430) in the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction), the display driving integrated circuit (420) can be protected from the external force when an external force is applied to the display module (400) due to the spacer (430) being formed with substantially the same thickness or a thickness thicker than that of the display driving integrated circuit (420).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be configured to overlap with the flexible printed circuit board (410), the display driving integrated circuit (420), the spacer (430'), and the display panel (440) when viewed from a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the molding portion (M) may be configured to maintain the curvature of the bending portion (413a).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the molding portion (M) may be defined as a first height (H1), and the first height (H1) may represent the thickness of the display module (400). Additionally, the thickness of the display module (400) including the window (401) may be defined as a second height (H2). The second height (H2) may be defined as the value obtained by adding the thickness of the window (401) to the first height (H1). For example, the first height (H1) may be 1.45 mm, the thickness of the window (401) may be 0.6 mm, and the second height (H2) may be 2.05 mm.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the first height (H1) may be shorter than the comparison height (H'). According to one embodiment, the first height (H1) may be shorter than the comparison height (H') by the thickness of the spacer (430). For example, the comparison height (H') may be 1.7 mm and the first height (H1) may be 1.45 mm.

[0218] According to one embodiment, as the length of the spacer (430) in the first direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) is reduced, the thickness of the display module (400) can be reduced. This allows for securing placement space inside the electronic device (101) or reducing the thickness of the electronic device (101).

[0219] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device cut away from the original part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0220] The embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11, or FIGS. 14 to 20.

[0221] The components described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 11. The components described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 14 through 20.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) may further include a bending portion (413b) and a third portion (415b).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413b) may be positioned at one end of a first direction (e.g., -Y-axis direction). The bending portion (413b) may have a shape in which at least one part is bent when viewed from the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).

[0224] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413b) may be configured to surround the bending portion (413a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a). According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413b) may be formed in a shape that forms a larger circumference than the bending portion (413a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a). According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413b) may be formed with a larger bend than the bending portion (413a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a).

[0225] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (413b) may be positioned between the second portion (412b) and the third portion (415b). The bending portion (413a) may be positioned to overlap with the first panel (444), the second panel (445), and the protective member (446) when viewed from a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0226] According to one embodiment, the third part (415b) may be configured to contact the first panel (444). According to one embodiment, the third part (415b) further includes a third-1 part (4151b) and may contact the first panel (444) through the third-1 part (4151b). Additionally, the third-1 part (4151b) may be configured to contact the first panel fixing part (444a).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the third part (415a) may be formed by extending from the bending part (413b) in a first direction (e.g., +Y-axis direction). As the third part (415b) is connected to the first panel (444), the electrical signal of the second flexible display (410b) may be configured to be transmitted to the display panel (440).

[0228] 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 cut open according to a comparative example of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device cut open according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0229] The embodiments of FIGS. 14 to 16 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13, or FIGS. 17 to 20.

[0230] The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 through 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 13. The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 through 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 17 through 20.

[0231] According to a comparative example, the housing (301) is configured to form part of the exterior of the electronic device (101) and may include a window (401). Additionally, the display module (400') may be covered by the window (401). Furthermore, the display module (400') may be positioned in front of the port insertion opening (308) (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction).

[0232] According to a comparative example, the housing (301) may include a first housing portion (3011), a second housing portion (3012), and a third housing portion (3013).

[0233]

[0234] * The first housing portion (3011) is formed at one end of the electronic device (101) (e.g., in the -Y axis direction) and can be configured to form the exterior of the electronic device (101) when viewed from the first direction (e.g., in the -Y axis direction).

[0235] The second housing portion (3012) may be configured to be positioned on the back surface of the display module (400) to protect the display module (400). Additionally, a third housing portion (3013) may be formed on one surface of the second housing portion (3012).

[0236] The third housing portion (3013) may be configured to support a sealing member (3083) for sealing a part disposed inside the housing (301). According to a comparative example, the third housing portion (3013) may come into contact with the sealing member (3083).

[0237] According to a comparative example, the port insertion opening (308) may include a first port insertion opening portion (3081), a second port insertion opening portion (3082), and a sealing member (3083).

[0238] The first port insertion portion (3081) and the second port insertion portion (3082) may be configured to connect an external electronic device and the electronic device (101).

[0239] According to a comparative example, the sealing member (3083) may be supported by the housing (301) by having at least one part inserted into the housing (301). According to a comparative example, the sealing member (3083) may be supported by the third housing part (3013) by having at least one part inserted into the third housing part (3013). Additionally, the sealing member (3083) may be configured to be inserted into the third housing part (3013) to prevent or reduce the inflow of external material.

[0240] Referring to FIG. 15, the waterproof member (500) can prevent or reduce foreign substances, such as moisture, from entering the electronic device (101) from the housing (301) configured to form the exterior of the electronic device (101).

[0241] According to a comparative example, the waterproof member (500) is positioned between the window (401) and the first housing portion (3011) and may be configured to bond the window (401) and the housing (3011). According to a comparative example, when viewed from a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction), the waterproof member (500) may be configured to overlap with the window (401).

[0242] Referring to FIG. 16, the waterproof member (500) may be placed on the back side (e.g., in the -Z axis direction) of the molding part (M). Additionally, the waterproof member (500) may be placed between the molding part (M) and the second housing part (3012).

[0243] Additionally, the sealing member (3083) may be configured to overlap with the spacer (430') when viewed from above. Also, the sealing member (3083) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a', 412b') when viewed from above.

[0244] According to the comparative example, due to the arrangement of the waterproof member (500) and the spacer (430'), the thickness of the electronic device (101) may be increased by a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the waterproof member (500). According to the comparative example, in order to prevent the thickness of the electronic device (101) from increasing, the second housing portion (3012) may be formed thinly. As the second housing portion (3012) becomes thin, it may be difficult for the third housing portion (3013) formed in the second housing portion (3012) to support the sealing member (3083).

[0245] According to a comparative example, in order for the third housing portion (3013) to support the sealing member (3083) while maintaining the thickness of the electronic device (101), the first port insertion portion (3081) and the second port insertion portion (3082) may be moved in a second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction).

[0246] According to a comparative example, if the first port insertion portion (3081) and the second port insertion portion (3082) move in a second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction), only external electronic devices used exclusively in the port insertion portion (308) can be connected, or a wider opening may be formed, which may worsen design competitiveness.

[0247] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0248] The embodiments of FIGS. 17 and 18 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 16, or FIGS. 19 and 20.

[0249] The components described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 16. The components described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 may be, in part or in whole, identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the description of the first housing part (3011), the second housing part (3012), the third housing part (3013), and the first port insertion part (3081) and the second port insertion part (3082) described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 may be applied in the same way as the description of the first housing part (3011), the second housing part (3012), the third housing part (3013), and the first port insertion part (3081) and the second port insertion part (3082) according to the comparative example of FIGS. 15 and 16.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (3083) may be configured so as not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above. Additionally, the sealing member (3083) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a, 412b) when viewed from above.

[0252] According to one embodiment, a spacer (430) may not be placed between the sealing member (3083) and the display panel (440). As a result, even if the second housing portion (3012) is not formed thinly, the thickness of the electronic device (101) may not increase. Accordingly, the third housing portion (3013) formed in the second housing portion (3012) can support the sealing member (3083).

[0253] FIG. 18 (A) is a drawing showing a port insertion opening (308) of an electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure, and FIG. 18 (B) is a drawing showing a port insertion opening (308) of an electronic device (101) according to a comparative example.

[0254] Referring to FIG. 18, according to the comparative example, a gap (D) may be formed between the port insertion opening (308) according to the present disclosure and the first port insertion opening portion (3081) and the second port insertion opening portion (3082) as they move in a second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction). Therefore, in order to utilize the port insertion opening (308) according to the comparative example, an external electronic device used exclusively for the port insertion opening (308) according to the comparative example may be used.

[0255] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0256] The embodiment of FIG. 19 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to 18 or FIG. 20.

[0257] The components described with reference to FIG. 19 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 18. The components described with reference to FIG. 19 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 20.

[0258] According to one embodiment, a speaker (390) may be disposed on the back surface of a display module (400). Additionally, the speaker (390) may include a diaphragm (3091) and a speaker housing (3092, 3093) configured to form the exterior of the speaker.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the speaker housing (3092, 3093) may be configured to form a first acoustic channel (P11) and a second acoustic channel (P12) for transmitting sound to the outside through a diaphragm (3091).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the shape of the acoustic tube (P) and the shape of the diaphragm (3091) may affect the sound quality of the speaker (390).

[0261] According to a comparative example, the diaphragm (3091) may be configured to overlap with the spacer (430') when viewed from above. Additionally, the diaphragm (3091) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a', 412b') when viewed from above.

[0262] According to the comparative example, the shape of the acoustic tube (P) and the shape of the diaphragm (3091) can be changed due to the arrangement of the waterproof member (500) and the spacer (430').

[0263] According to one embodiment, the diaphragm (3091) may be configured so as not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above. Additionally, the diaphragm (3091) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a, 412b) when viewed from above.

[0264] According to one embodiment, a spacer (430) may not be placed between the diaphragm (3091) and the display panel (440). As a result, the thickness of the electronic device (101) may not increase even without changing the shape of the acoustic tube (P) and the shape of the diaphragm (3091).

[0265] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0266] The embodiment of FIG. 20 can be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 to FIG. 19.

[0267] The components described with reference to FIG. 20 may be some or all identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 19.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) includes a tray (343) and / or a socket, so that the user can replace or add a storage medium, such as a user identification module card or a memory card, as needed. The tray (343) provides a space and / or structure capable of accommodating at least one storage medium and may be detachably accommodated in the housing (301). In one embodiment, the socket is positioned inside the housing (301) to accommodate and / or secure at least a portion of the tray (343). In one embodiment, the socket may be electrically connected to at least some of the electrical / electronic components.

[0269] According to one embodiment, the tray (343) may include a seating portion (343a), a head portion (343b), and a sealing member (343c).

[0270] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (343c) may be formed around the perimeter of the tray (343) and / or electronic device (101) of the mounting portion (343a). When the tray (343) is mounted on the housing (301), the sealing member (343c) may be in close contact with the perimeter of the mounting portion (343a) to prevent external foreign matter from entering the display module (400). For example, the sealing member (343c) may block external moisture, water and / or foreign matter from entering the interior of the housing (301).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (343c) may include a fixing part (349a) disposed in a fixing groove formed in the seating part (343a), and a sealing part (349b) protruding from the fixing part (349a).

[0272] According to a comparative example, the tray (343) may be configured to overlap with the spacer (430') when viewed from above. Additionally, the tray (343) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a', 412b') when viewed from above. According to a comparative example, the sealing member (343c) may be configured to overlap with the spacer (430') when viewed from above. Additionally, the sealing member (343c) may be configured to overlap with the second part (412a', 412b') when viewed from above.

[0273] According to the comparative example, due to the arrangement of the waterproof member (500) and the spacer (430'), the thickness of the electronic device (101) can be increased by a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the waterproof member (500). According to the comparative example, in order to maintain the thickness of the electronic device (101), the tray (343) and the socket can be moved in a second direction (e.g., Z-axis direction).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the tray (343) may be configured so as not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above. Additionally, the tray (343) may be configured so as to overlap with the second part (412a, 412b) when viewed from above. According to one embodiment, the sealing member (343c) may be configured so as not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above. Additionally, the sealing member (343c) may be configured so as to overlap with the second part (412a, 412b) when viewed from above.

[0275] According to one embodiment, a spacer (430) may not be placed between the tray (343) and the display panel (440). As a result, the thickness of the electronic device (101) may not increase even without changing the position of the tray (343) and the socket.

[0276] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) comprises: a housing (301) configured to form a part of the exterior of the electronic device (101) and including a window (401); a display panel (440) covered by the window (401); a flexible printed circuit board (410) electrically connected to the display panel (440) and including a bending portion (413), configured such that at least a portion overlaps the display panel (440); a display driving integrated circuit (DDI) (420) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (410) and disposed on a first surface of the display panel (440); a spacer (430) disposed between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the bending portion (413) on the first surface of the display panel (440) when viewed from above, and having substantially the same height as the display driving integrated circuit (420); and the bending The flexible printed circuit board (410) may provide an electronic device comprising a molding part (M) configured to cover at least a portion of the part (413) and configured to maintain the bent state of the bending part (413), a part disposed within the housing (301) and disposed at a position corresponding to an opening communicating with the outside of the electronic device, and a sealing member configured to seal the part, wherein the flexible printed circuit board (410) may include a first part (411) extending from the bending part (413) and covering the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430), and a second part (412) covering the first surface of the display panel (440) between the bending part (413) and the first part (411), wherein the second part (412) is formed at a position corresponding to the sealing member when viewed from above.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the component is a port insertion opening (308) configured to be disposed inside the housing (301) and connected to an external electronic device, and the sealing member (3083) may be an electronic device having at least one part inserted into the housing (301).

[0278] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a waterproof member (500) disposed on the back surface of the molding part (M) to prevent or reduce the inflow of external material from the port insertion opening (308).

[0279] According to one embodiment, when viewed from above, the sealing member (3083) may be an electronic device configured not to overlap with the spacer (430).

[0280] According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (410) may further include a connecting portion (414) in which at least one part is bent, and the connecting portion (414) may be an electronic device disposed between the first portion (411) and the second portion (412).

[0281] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may have a length in a first direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device of the spacer (430) of 1.5 mm or more.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may have a second direction in which the length of the spacer (430) is parallel to the thickness direction of the electronic device of 0.25 mm or more.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the display panel (440) may be an electronic device including a built-in touch panel.

[0284] According to one embodiment, the display panel (440) may be an electronic device comprising: a polarizing member (443) configured to control the direction of light transmitted from the display panel (440) to the outside of the electronic device; a first panel (444) and a second panel (445) on which pixels configured to transmit light to the outside are arranged; a protective member (446) configured to protect the first panel (444) and the second panel (445); and an adhesive member (442) configured to attach the polarizing member (443) to a window (401).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the protective member (446) may be an electronic device configured to form a first surface of the display panel (440).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (410) further includes a third part (415) formed extending from a bending part (413), and the third part (415) may be an electronic device that is fixed to a first panel fixing part (444a) formed on the first panel (444) or a second panel fixing part (445a) formed on the second panel (445).

[0287] According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (410) may be an electronic device comprising a first flexible printed circuit board (410a) connected to the display panel (440) and the display driving integrated circuit (420), and a second flexible printed circuit board (410b) connected to the touch panel to recognize a user's touch on the display module (400).

[0288] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is positioned to cover the first flexible printed circuit board (410b), and the bending portion (413b) of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is formed with a smaller curvature than the bending portion (413a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a), and may be an electronic device.

[0289] According to one embodiment, the component may be an electronic device configured to overlap with the waterproof member (500) when viewed from above, and is a sound output module (155) configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device and positioned on the back of the display module (400).

[0290] According to one embodiment, the component may be an electronic device comprising a tray (343) disposed on the back of the display module (400) and configured to provide a space and / or structure capable of accommodating at least one storage medium, and a socket disposed inside the housing (301) configured to accommodate and / or fix at least a portion of the tray (343), wherein when the tray (343) is inserted into the housing (301), the tray (343) is configured to overlap with the waterproof member (500) in a first direction.

[0291] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) comprises: a housing (301) configured to form a part of the exterior of the electronic device (101) and including a window (401); a port insertion opening (308) disposed inside the housing (301) and connected to an external electronic device; a waterproof member (500) disposed between the housing (301) and the port insertion opening (308) and configured to prevent external material from entering from the port insertion opening (308); a display panel (440) disposed on the front of the port insertion opening (308) and the waterproof member (500), wherein the display panel (440) is covered by the window (401); a flexible printed circuit board (410) electrically connected to the display panel (440) and including a bending portion (413), configured such that at least a portion overlaps with the display panel (440); and a flexible printed circuit board (410) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (410) and the display A display driving integrated circuit (DDI) (420) disposed on a first surface of a panel (440), and a spacer (430) disposed between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the bending portion (413) on the first surface of the display panel (440) when viewed from above, having substantially the same height as the display driving integrated circuit (420), and a molding portion (M) configured to cover at least a portion of the bending portion (413) and configured to maintain the curvature of the bending portion (413);An electronic device may be provided that includes a flexible printed circuit board (410), wherein the flexible printed circuit board (410) includes a first portion (411) extending from the bending portion (413) and covering the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430), and a second portion (412) covering the first surface of the display panel (440) between the bending portion (413) and the first portion (411), wherein the second portion (412) is formed at a position corresponding to the sealing member when viewed from above, and the sealing member (3083) is configured not to overlap with the spacer (430) when viewed from above.

[0292] According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (410) may further include a connecting portion (414) in which at least one part is bent, and the connecting portion (414) may be an electronic device disposed between the first portion (411) and the second portion (412).

[0293] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be such that the length in a first direction parallel to the length direction of the electronic device of the spacer (430) is 1.5 mm or more, and the length in a second direction parallel to the thickness direction of the electronic device of the spacer (430) is 0.25 mm or more.

[0294] According to one embodiment, the display panel (440) may be an electronic device including a built-in touch panel.

[0295] According to one embodiment, the display panel (440) may be an electronic device comprising: a polarizing member (443) configured to control the direction of light transmitted from the display panel (440) to the outside of the electronic device; a first panel (444) and a second panel (445) on which pixels configured to transmit light to the outside are arranged; a protective member (446) configured to protect the first panel (444) and the second panel (445); and an adhesive member (442) configured to attach the polarizing member (443) to a window (401).

[0296] According to one embodiment, an electronic device including a thin display module can be provided. As a result, the thickness of the electronic device can be reduced.

[0297] In addition, as the thickness of the display module decreases, interference between electronic components is reduced, allowing for more efficient utilization of the internal placement space of the electronic device.

[0298] 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.

[0299] The electronic device (101) 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 (101), A housing (301) configured to form part of the exterior of the electronic device (101) and including a window (401); A display panel (440) covered by the above window (401); and A flexible printed circuit board (410) electrically connected to the display panel (440), including a bending portion (413), and configured such that at least a portion overlaps the display panel (440); A display driving integrated circuit (DDI) (420) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (410) and disposed on the first surface of the display panel (440); A spacer (430) positioned between the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the bending portion (413) on the first surface of the display panel (440) when viewed from above, and having substantially the same height as the display driving integrated circuit (420); A molding part (M) configured to cover at least a portion of the bending part (413) and configured to maintain the bent state of the bending part (413); A component disposed within the housing (301) and positioned at a location corresponding to an opening communicating with the outside of the electronic device; and It includes a sealing member configured to seal the above-mentioned part, and The flexible printed circuit board (410) comprises a first portion (411) extending from the bending portion (413) and covering the display driving integrated circuit (420) and the spacer (430), and a second portion (412) covering the first surface of the display panel (440) between the bending portion (413) and the first portion (411), wherein the second portion (412) is formed at a position corresponding to the sealing member when viewed from above.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above component is a port insertion port (308) configured to be placed inside the housing (301) and connected to an external electronic device, and The above sealing member (3083) is an electronic device in which at least a portion is inserted into the housing (301).

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device further comprising a waterproof member (500) disposed on the back surface of the molding part (M) and for preventing external material from entering from the port insertion opening (308).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device configured such that, when viewed from above, the sealing member (3083) does not overlap with the spacer (430).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The flexible printed circuit board (410) further includes a connecting portion (414) in which at least one part is bent, and The above connecting portion (414) is an electronic device positioned between the first portion (411) and the second portion (412).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device having a length of 1.5 mm or more in a first direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device of the above spacer (430).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, An electronic device having a length in a second direction parallel to the thickness direction of the electronic device of the above spacer (430) of 0.25 mm or more.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 7, The above display panel (440) is an electronic device including a built-in touch panel.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, The above display panel (440) is, A polarizing member (443) configured to control the direction of light transmitted from the display panel (440) to the outside of the electronic device; A first panel (444) and a second panel (445) on which pixels configured to transmit light to the outside are arranged; and A protective member (446) configured to protect the first panel (444) and the second panel (445); and An electronic device comprising an adhesive member (442) configured to attach the above-mentioned polarizing member (443) to a window (401).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 9, The above protective member (446) is configured to form a first surface of the display panel (440), an electronic device.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 10, The flexible printed circuit board (410) further includes a third portion (415) formed extending from the bending portion (413), and The above third part (415) is an electronic device that is fixed to a first panel fixing part (444a) formed on the first panel (444) or a second panel fixing part (445a) formed on the second panel (445).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The flexible printed circuit board (410) above is, A first flexible printed circuit board (410a) connected to the display panel (440) and the display driving integrated circuit (420); and An electronic device comprising a second flexible printed circuit board (410b) connected to a touch panel to recognize a user's touch on a display module (400).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 12, The second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is positioned to cover the first flexible printed circuit board (410b), and An electronic device in which the curvature of the bending portion (413b) of the second flexible printed circuit board (410b) is formed with a smaller curvature than the curvature of the bending portion (413a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (410a).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 13, The above component is a sound output module (155) that is positioned on the back of the display module (400) and configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device, and An electronic device configured such that, when viewed from above, the sound output module (155) overlaps with the waterproof member (500).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 14, The above part is, A tray (343) disposed on the back of the display module (400) and configured to provide a space and / or structure capable of accommodating at least one storage medium; and It includes a socket disposed inside the housing (301) and configured to accommodate and / or secure at least a portion of the tray (343), and An electronic device configured such that when the tray (343) is inserted into the housing (301), the tray (343) overlaps with the waterproof member (500) in a first direction.

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