Rollable electronic device comprising multi-bar coupling structure

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising a first housing part, and a second housing part coupled to the first housing part so as to be able to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect thereto; a flexible display connected to the first housing part and the second housing part so that the size of the portion of a first surface visible from the front of the housing changes according to the movement of the second housing part; an actuator configured to move the second housing part with respect to the first housing part; and a multi-bar assembly for supporting the flexible display. The multi-bar assembly may comprise: a support plate which is coupled to a second surface, located on the opposite side of the flexible display to the first surface, and which includes at least one first coupling structure protruding from the ends thereof in a first direction; and multiple bars which are coupled to the surface of the support plate facing away from the flexible display and are spaced apart from one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Description

Rollable electronic device including a multi-bar combined structure

[0001] Examples of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices including a multibar coupling structure.

[0002] Due to advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, various functions are being integrated into a single portable electronic device. For example, electronic devices can implement not only communication functions but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets. These electronic devices are being miniaturized to allow users to carry them conveniently.

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

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movably coupled between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion, a flexible display connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the size of a portion visible in the front direction of the housing on a first surface is changed based on the movement of the second housing portion, an actuator configured to move the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion, and a multibar assembly supporting the flexible display. The multi-bar assembly may include a support plate having at least one first coupling structure formed to be coupled to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the flexible display and protruding from ends in a first direction; multi-bars coupled to the surface of the support plate facing the opposite side of the flexible display and spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, each multi-bar having at least one second coupling structure formed to engage with the at least one first coupling structure; and a plurality of multi-bar guides disposed at the ends in the first direction of the multi-bars and movably connected to the first housing based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movably coupled between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion, a flexible display connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the size of a portion visible in the front direction of the first surface of the housing is changed based on the movement of the second housing portion, an actuator configured to move the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion, and a multibar assembly supporting the flexible display. The multi-bar assembly may include a support plate having at least one first coupling structure formed to be coupled to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the flexible display and protruding in the direction toward the second surface of the flexible display; multi-bars coupled to the surface of the support plate facing the opposite side of the flexible display and spaced apart from each other in the first direction, each multi-bar having at least one second coupling structure formed to engage with the at least one first coupling structure; and a plurality of multi-bar guides disposed at the longitudinal ends of the multi-bars and movably connected to the first housing based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0006] 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.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed within a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5a is a cross-sectional view along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing the front and rear sides of a display assembly when the second housing portion is in a retracted position relative to the first housing portion, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing the front and back of a display assembly when the second housing portion is in a position extended relative to the first housing portion, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 7a is a perspective view and an exploded view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7b is a plan view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8a is a side view showing the appearance of a support plate and a multibar assembly before assembly, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8b is a side view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8c is a side view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 8d is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 9a is a side view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9b is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 10b is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 10c is a cross-sectional perspective view along line C-C' of FIG. 10b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 11a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 11b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line D-D' of FIG. 11a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 12a is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 12b is an enlarged view of portion E of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 12c is a cross-sectional view along line L-L' of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 13b is an exploded perspective view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 14a is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 14b is a front view of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 14c is a side cross-sectional view of a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 14d is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 15a is a plan view showing the front surface of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 15b is an enlarged view of portion F of FIG. 15a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 16a is a perspective view showing the back surface of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 16b is an enlarged view of portion G of FIG. 16a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 16c is an enlarged view of portion G of FIG. 16a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 17a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 17b is a cross-sectional view along line I-I' of FIG. 17a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG. 18a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 18b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line H-H' of FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 19a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 19b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line J-J' of FIG. 19a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 19c is a cross-sectional view along line K-K' of FIG. 19a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Throughout the attached drawings, similar parts, configurations, and / or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

[0050] The following description, with reference to the attached drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While the following description includes various specific details to aid understanding, they should be considered merely as examples. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Additionally, descriptions of known functions and configurations may be omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity.

[0051] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographic meanings and are used by the inventor merely to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the disclosure. Accordingly, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the invention is provided for illustrative purposes only and not to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0052] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include multiple referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "part surfaces" includes a reference to one or more of these surfaces.

[0053] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] 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 an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In one embodiment, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0055] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0056] 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 is performed, 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.

[0057] 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).

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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).

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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 hall area-gram 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.

[0062] 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).

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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).

[0066] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] The power management module (188) can manage 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).

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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).

[0071] 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) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0072] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to an external source (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive it from an external source. 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 one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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 a 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 the 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.

[0076] In the following detailed description, the length direction, width direction, and / or thickness 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 or housing may be defined as the 'face facing the +Z direction', and the rear may be defined as the 'face facing the -Z direction'. In one embodiment, the side of the electronic device 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. Also, in one embodiment, the 'X-axis direction' may mean both the '-X direction' and the '+X direction'. It should be noted that this is based on the Cartesian coordinate system described in the drawings for the sake of brevity of description, and that the description of these directions or components does not limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the direction in which the aforementioned front or rear faces may vary depending on whether the electronic device is unfolded or folded, and the aforementioned direction may be interpreted differently depending on the user's gripping habits.

[0077] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display (e.g., the display area (A2) of FIG. 3) is housed within a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of the housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) extends in the longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the extension direction of the display (203) is not limited to a single direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the extension direction of the display (203) may be designed to extend upward (+Y direction), to the right (e.g., +X direction), to the left (e.g., -X direction), and / or downward (e.g., -Y direction).

[0079] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) or the state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (203) is closed.

[0080] The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) or a state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (203) is open.

[0081] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 3 may be combined with the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 19.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) disposed movably relative to the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, the structure in which the first housing portion (201) in the electronic device (101) is disposed slidably relative to the second housing portion (202) may be interpreted. According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be disposed to be reciprocally movable a certain distance relative to the first housing portion (201) in the illustrated direction, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ①.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be referred to as a slide portion or a slide housing and may be movable relative to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a "slide-in state," the second housing portion (202) may be defined as a "retracted position," and when the electronic device (101) is in a "slide-out state," the second housing portion (202) may be defined as an "extended position."

[0084] According to one embodiment, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) of the electronic device (101) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) of the electronic device (101) based on predefined user input. For example, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101) of the electronic device (101) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to user input on a physical button exposed through a part of the first housing part (201) or a part of the second housing part (202). For example, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to touch input on an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., a first display area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and a pressing force greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through the microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing part (201) and / or the second housing part (202) to move the second housing part (202) relative to the first housing part (201).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, the slide-in and slide-out operation of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may accommodate an actuator (e.g., motor), a speaker, a shim socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing portion (202) may accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a shim socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and the first housing portion (201) may accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). According to one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board may be placed in the first housing portion (201) or in the second housing portion (202).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., a main case). The first cover member (211) may include a first-1 side wall (211a), a first-2 side wall (211b) extending from the first-1 side wall (211a), and a first-3 side wall (211c) extending from the first-1 side wall (211a) and substantially parallel to the first-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the first-2 side wall (211b) and the first-3 side wall (211c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first-1 side wall (211a).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed with one side (e.g., front face) open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (201) and may slide in a direction parallel to the first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) in FIG. 4) while being guided by the first housing portion (201), e.g., in the direction of arrow ①. According to one embodiment, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b) and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as separate structures and combined or assembled.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be formed to surround by the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., a slide plate). The second cover member (221) may have a plate shape and may include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., a first display area (A1)). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a front cover.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may include a second-1 side wall (221a), a second-2 side wall (221b) extending from the second-1 side wall (221a), and a second-3 side wall (221c) extending from the second-1 side wall (221a) and substantially parallel to the second-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the second-2 side wall (221b) and the second-3 side wall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-1 side wall (221a).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the second housing portion (202) can form a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) as it moves in one direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①) toward the second-2 sidewall (221b) or the second-3 sidewall (221c). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) is located at a first distance from the first-1 sidewall (211a) of the first housing portion (201), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) can be moved to be located at a second distance greater than the first distance from the first-1 sidewall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a sliding state, the first housing portion (201) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-2 side wall (221b) and the second-3 side wall (221c).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state of FIG. 2 (e.g., fully closed state) and the slide-out state of FIG. 3 (e.g., fully opened state). In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) may be shorter than the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully open state, and longer than the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (203) slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and height (length in the Y direction) of the display (203) and / or the distance between the first-1 side wall (211a) and the second-1 side wall (221a) may be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device (101).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (245), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be formed such that the size of the portion visible from the front side of the housing (210) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0095] According to one embodiment, a first display area (A1) may be placed on a second housing portion (202). For example, the first display area (A1) may be placed on a second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, a second display area (A2) extends from the first display area (A1) and may be housed inside the first housing portion (201) or visually exposed outside the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may be extended in the downward direction (e.g., -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed from below the display (203) (e.g., in the -Y direction). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may be extended in the upward direction (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed from above the display (203) (e.g., in the +Y direction).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) moves substantially while being guided by a portion of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4) and may be housed in a space located inside the first housing portion (201) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may move based on a sliding movement in one direction of the second housing portion (202) (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing portion (202) is sliding, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) of the first housing portion (201).

[0097] According to one embodiment, when viewed from above the second cover member (221) (e.g., front cover), if the electronic device (101) is varied from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., if the second housing portion (202) is slid out so as to extend relative to the first housing portion (201), the second display area (A2) can be gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) and can form a substantially flat plane together with the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen. According to one embodiment, regardless of whether the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in or slide-out state, a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing part (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a), the portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the key input device (245) may be located in a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202)). Depending on the appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device (245) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an unillustrated key input device, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad placed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be placed on the first-1 sidewall (211a), the first-2 sidewall (211b), and / or the first-3 sidewall (211c) of the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be placed on the second-1 sidewall (221a), the second-2 sidewall (221b) and / or the second-3 sidewall (221c) of the second housing portion (202).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is located in the second housing portion (202), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or an unillustrated connector hole may be located in the first housing portion (201).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker in which the speaker hole (247a) is excluded (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) may be located in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (249b) (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., the second camera module (249b) of FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and, according to an embodiment, may measure the distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be positioned to face in the same direction as the display (203). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be positioned around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and if positioned in an area overlapping with the display (203), it may photograph a subject by passing through the display (203). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may photograph a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) and / or the second camera module (249b) may be positioned on the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may be formed in multiple numbers to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).According to one embodiment, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along N * M rows and columns as a matrix.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, and can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (249b) can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) by passing through the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) in a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), and can photograph the outside. For example, the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) may include an opening (201a) for the second camera module (249b).

[0103] According to one embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of an electronic device (101) may be placed in a first housing portion (201) or a second housing portion (202) and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. Sensor modules (261a, 261b) of the electronic device (101) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental state. Sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / face recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, sensor modules (261a, 261b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may be placed in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202). For example, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a first sensor module (261a) placed on the front of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a proximity sensor or an ambient light sensor) and / or a second sensor module (261b) placed on the rear of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor).

[0104] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0105] FIG. 5a is a cross-sectional view along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 4, FIGS. 5a, and / or FIGS. 5b, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3) may include a first housing portion (201), a second housing portion (202), a display assembly (230), and a driving structure (240). The configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display assembly (230) of FIGS. 4, FIGS. 5a, and / or FIGS. 5b may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and / or FIGS. 3.

[0108] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 5b can be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3, or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 19.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), a frame (213), and a first rear plate (215).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may accommodate at least a portion of the frame (213) and may accommodate a component (e.g., battery (289)) located in the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may protect a component (e.g., second circuit board (249) and frame (213)) located in the first housing portion (201) from external impact. According to one embodiment, a second circuit board (249) electrically connected to an electrical component (e.g., actuator, speaker, shim socket and / or first circuit board (248)) may be connected to the first cover member (211).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the frame (213) may be connected to the first cover member (211). For example, the frame (213) may be connected to the first cover member (211), and the second housing portion (202) may move relative to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the frame (213) may accommodate a battery (289). For example, the frame (213) may include a groove for accommodating the battery (289). The frame (213) may be connected to the battery cover (289a) and may surround at least a portion of the battery (289) together with the battery cover (289a). According to one embodiment, the frame (213) may include a curved portion (213a) facing the display assembly (230).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may substantially form at least a part of the exterior of the first housing part (201) or the electronic device (101). For example, the first rear plate (215) may be attached to the outer surface of the first cover member (211). According to one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first rear plate (215) may be made using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), a rear cover (223), and a second rear plate (225).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) is connected to the first housing part (201) through a guide rail (250) and can move in a straight reciprocating motion in one direction (e.g., the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail (250).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion of the display (231). For example, the second cover member (221) may include a first surface (F1), and the first display area (A1) of the display (231) may be substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat form. According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be formed of a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material. According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (248) that accommodates electronic components (e.g., the processor (120) and / or memory (130) of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may protect components located in the second housing portion (202) (e.g., the first circuit board (248) and the rear cover (223)) from external impact.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) can protect a component (e.g., the first circuit board (248)) located on the second cover member (221). For example, the rear cover (223) may be connected to the second cover member (221) and formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board (248). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) may include an antenna pattern (e.g., at least one antenna element (223a)) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, if the rear cover (223) is formed from an injection molded product of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier), the at least one antenna element (223a) may be placed on the outer surface of the rear cover (223) (e.g., one surface facing the -Z axis direction). For example, the at least one antenna element (223a) may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be formed in such a way that it is embedded during the injection molding of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first circuit board (248).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may substantially form at least a part of the exterior of the second housing part (202) or the electronic device (101). For example, the second rear plate (225) may be attached to the outer surface of the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second rear plate (225) may be made using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (230) may include a display (231) (e.g., the display (203) of FIG. 2 and / or FIG. 3)) and a multibar structure (232) supporting the display (231). According to one embodiment, the display (231) may be referred to as a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, a first display area (A1) of the display (231) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second display area (A2) may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of a second cover member (221) or a plate not shown. The second display area (A2) may be supported by the multibar structure (232).

[0119] According to one embodiment, a portion of the multibar structure (232) (e.g., the support plate (320) of FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b) may be connected or attached to at least a portion of the display (231) (e.g., the second display area (A2)). According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) slides, the multibar structure (232) may move relative to the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multibar structure (232) may be housed mostly inside the first housing portion (201) and positioned between the first cover member (211) and the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multibar structure (232) may move in correspondence with a curved surface (213a) located at the edge of the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the multibar structure (232) may be referred to as a display support member or support structure and may be in the form of a single elastic plate.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the drive structure (240) can move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the drive structure (240) may include an actuator (241) configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). The drive structure (240) may include a gear (244) (e.g., a pinion) connected to the actuator (241) and a rack (242) configured to mesh with said gear. Referring to FIG. 4, components of the drive structure (240) (e.g., actuator (241), rack (242), and gear (244)) inverted within a P1 circle (e.g., facing the -Z axis direction) are illustrated.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the housing where the rack (242) is located and the housing where the actuator (241) is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the first housing portion (201), and the rack (242) may be connected to the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the second housing portion (202), and the rack (242) may be connected to the first housing portion (201).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be controlled by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) may include an actuator driver driving circuit and may transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the actuator (241) to control the speed of the actuator (241) and / or the torque of the actuator (241). According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the first circuit board (248). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board (248) may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board (248) may be placed on at least a portion of the second cover member (221) and may be electrically connected to an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0125] According to one embodiment, 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.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (249) (e.g., a sub-circuit board) spaced apart from a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main circuit board) within a first housing portion (201). The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to the first circuit board (248) through a flexible substrate. The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to electrical components placed in the end portion of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289) or a speaker and / or a shim socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (249) may accommodate an antenna member (271) (e.g., a coil) or be connected to the antenna member (271). The antenna member (271) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna comprising a wireless charging antenna for wireless charging functions, an NFC antenna for NFC (neat field communication) functions, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna for performing electronic payment functions. For example, the battery (289) may receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging. According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may transfer power to an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101) and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (289) may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device (101) or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may be located in the frame (213). For example, the battery (289) may be surrounded by the frame (213) and the battery cover (289a). According to one embodiment, it may be located within the second housing portion (202) and may slide together with the second housing portion (202).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can guide the movement of the multibar structure (232). For example, the multibar structure (232) can slide along a slit (251) formed in the guide rail (250). According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can be connected to a first housing portion (201). For example, the guide rail (250) can be connected to a first cover member (211) and / or a frame (213). According to one embodiment, the slit (251) may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250). Referring to FIG. 4, the guide rail (250) is shown enlarged within a P2 circle.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multibar structure (232) based on the driving of the actuator (241).

[0130] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) through the driving of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can be rotated in a first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-out direction.

[0131] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the inner portion (252) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multibar structure (232). The multibar structure (232) receiving the force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and the second housing portion (202) can slide to extend relative to the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) that was accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213) can be extended forward.

[0132] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) by driving an actuator (241). For example, a gear (244) can be rotated in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can be slid to enter the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-in direction.

[0133] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion (253) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the bent multibar structure (232). The multibar structure (232) receiving the force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and can slide so that at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) is received in the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) can be received between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be set to stop in a designated intermediate state between a slide-in state and a slide-out state by controlling the drive of the actuator (241) (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be varied to a slide-in state, an intermediate state, or a slide-out state through user operation when no driving force is provided to the actuator (241).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 5a, when the electronic device (101) is in a sliding state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be positioned to be housed in the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) is positioned to be housed in the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) is housed in the first housing portion (201), the size of the visually exposed display (231) may be minimized. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is completely housed in the first housing portion (201), the first display area (A1) of the display (231) is visually exposed, and at least a portion of the second display area (A2) (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) may be positioned between the battery (289) and the first rear plate (215).

[0136] Referring to FIG. 5b, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may protrude from the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second display area (A2) of the display (231) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) together with the first display area (A1).

[0137] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing the front and rear views of a display assembly when the second housing portion is in a retracted position relative to the first housing portion, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a drawing showing the front and rear views of a display assembly when the second housing portion is in an extended position relative to the first housing portion, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7a is a perspective view and an exploded view of a support plate and multi-bar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7b is a plan view of a support plate and multi-bar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8a is a side view showing the support plate and multi-bar assembly before assembly, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8b is a side view of a support plate and multi-bar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8c is a side view of a support plate and multi-bar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8d is a perspective view of a support plate and multi-bar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9a is a side view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9b is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 5b) may include a housing (210), a flexible display (310) disposed in the housing (210) (e.g., the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and 3, the display (231) of FIGS. 4 to 5b) (or a rollable display), and components disposed within the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2 to 4), such as an actuator (241), a support plate (320), and a multibar assembly (302). Referring to FIG. 6b, in the present disclosure, a display assembly (300) (e.g., the display assembly (230) of FIGS. 4 to 5b) may be referred to as including a flexible display (310), a support plate (320), and a multibar assembly (302).

[0139] According to one embodiment, a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIGS. 2 to 4) may include a first housing portion (e.g., first housing portion (201) of FIGS. 2 to 5b) and a second housing portion (e.g., second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5b). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be referred to as a slide portion or a slide housing and may be movable relative to the first housing portion (201). The second housing portion (202) may be movably coupled to the first housing portion (201) between a "retracted position" and an "extended position." When the "slide-in state of the electronic device (101)", the second housing part (202) can be defined as a "retracted position," and when the "slide-out state of the electronic device (101)", the second housing part (202) can be defined as an "extended position."

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, according to one embodiment, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) (e.g., the first display area (A1) of FIGS. 2 to 4) and a second display area (A2) (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 2 to 4) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a sliding-in state to a sliding-out state, the display (203) may be extended in the upward direction (e.g., +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the sliding-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed above the display (203) (e.g., +Y direction).

[0141] According to one embodiment, a first display area (A1) of a flexible display (310) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second display area (A2) may be supported by a support plate (320) configured to be bendable and a multibar assembly (302) (e.g., the multibar structure (232) of FIGS. 4 to 5b). For example, the first display area (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of a second cover member (221) or by a plate not shown. The second display area (A2) may be supported by the support plate (320) and the multibar assembly (302).

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, according to one embodiment, the flexible display (310) may include a first surface (310a) and a second surface (310b) opposite the first surface (310a). A first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) may be located on the first surface (310a). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (310) may be connected to a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202). The size of the portion (or area) where the first surface (310a) of the flexible display (310) is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) may be changed based on the movement of the second housing portion (202). In other words, the first surface (310a) of the flexible display (310) may be connected to the first housing part (201) and the second housing part (202) so that the size of the portion (or visually exposed area) that can be seen in the front direction (e.g., +Z direction) of the housing (210) is changed.

[0143] According to one embodiment, an actuator (241) (e.g., the actuator (241) of FIG. 4) may be configured to move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may be coupled to a second surface (310b) of the flexible display (310). For example, the multibar assembly (302) may be formed to support the flexible display (310) and reinforce the rigidity of the flexible display (310). According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may be formed to move the second housing portion (202) and the flexible display (310) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar assembly (302) may include a support plate (320), multi-bars (330), and a plurality of multi-bar guides (340).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the support plate (320) may be coupled (or fixedly connected) to a second surface (310b) of the flexible display (310). According to one embodiment, the support plate (320) may include lattice portions (321) and a first coupling structure (322).

[0147] Referring to FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b, according to one embodiment, the support plate (320) may include ends (3201, 3202) that are ends in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the support plate (320) may include first ends (3201) (e.g., +X direction ends) that are ends in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) and second ends (e.g., -X direction ends). According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may be in a form that protrudes or extends in one or more directions from the first ends (3201) (e.g., +X direction ends) and / or the second ends (e.g., -X direction ends). In this disclosure, the first ends (3201) (e.g., +X direction ends) are illustrated and described primarily, but this description may apply equally to the second ends (e.g., -X direction ends). That is, the description in the present disclosure regarding the coupling structure between the first coupling structure (322) formed at the first ends (3201) (e.g., the end in the +X direction) and the multibar guide (340) can be equally applied to the coupling structure between the first coupling structure (322) formed at the second ends (3202) (e.g., the end in the -X direction) and the multibar guide (340) facing it.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the lattice regions (321) may be extended in the longitudinal direction of the multibars (330) or in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction). For example, the lattice regions (321) may include a plurality of through holes and / or recesses. The through holes and / or recesses of the lattice regions (321) may be spaced apart in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the lattice regions (321) can provide flexibility to the support plate (320). The support plate (320) can be configured to bend along one area of ​​the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4) by the lattice regions (321). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) can move based on movement in one direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ① of FIG. 3) of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIG. 2 to 5b). For example, while the second housing part (e.g., the second housing part (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5b) slides, a part of the second display area (A2) and a part of the lattice areas (321) supporting the part of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4) of the first housing part (e.g., the first housing part (201) of FIGS. 2 to 5b).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the multibars (330) may be positioned facing the flexible display (310) with a support plate (320) interposed between them. Alternatively, the multibars (330) and the support plate (320) may be positioned between the flexible display (310) and the multibar assembly (302). The multibars (330) may support one side of the support plate (320) (e.g., the -Z direction side). The multibars (330) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the multibar (330) may include a first connecting part (331) formed to be coupled with a part of the multibar guide (340) (e.g., a second connecting part (341)).

[0151] According to one embodiment, a plurality of multibar guides (340) may be positioned and coupled to the longitudinal end (e.g., X-axis direction) of the multibars (330). According to one embodiment, the multibar guide (340) may include a second connecting portion (341) formed to be coupled to a first connecting portion (331) of the multibar (330). According to one embodiment, the multibar guides (340) may be configured to be movable relative to the first housing portion (201) based on the movement of the second housing portion (202). For example, the multibar guides (340) may be movably connected to the first housing portion (201) via a guide rail (e.g., the guide rail (250) of FIG. 4). For example, the multibar guides (340) can be movably connected to a groove or recess-shaped slit (e.g., slit (251) of FIG. 4) formed on the inner side of a guide rail (250) that is fixedly connected to the first housing part (201) based on the movement of the second housing part (202).

[0152] According to one embodiment, a plurality of multibar guides (340) may include a second coupling structure (342). The multibar guides (340) may include a second coupling structure (342) formed to engage with a first coupling structure (323). According to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may include a through hole and / or a recess.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the multibar guides (340) may include a side wall (340a) positioned perpendicularly to the multibars (330). The second coupling structure (342) may include at least one of a recess or a through hole formed in the side wall (340a).

[0154] Hereinafter, the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8a to 9b.

[0155] Referring to FIGS. 8a through 9b, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may be in a form protruding from ends in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) perpendicular to a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) from one end of the support plate (320) (e.g., first end (3201) (e.g., +X direction end)). According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may be in a form extending only in the first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) or in a straight line shape. For example, the width of the first coupling structure (322) (e.g., second direction or Y-axis direction width) may be formed to be narrower or larger than the width of another part of the support plate (320) (e.g., second direction or Y-axis direction width).

[0156] Referring to FIGS. 8a through 8d, according to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may be a through-hole shape formed to accommodate the first coupling structure (322) in a part of the multibar guide (340). A part of the first coupling structure (322) may be visually and physically exposed to the outside of the multibar guide (340) through the second coupling structure (342).

[0157] Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, according to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may be a recess shape formed to accommodate the first coupling structure (322) in a part of the multibar guide (340). For example, the second coupling structure (342) may be a shape recessed in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) which is the extension direction of the first coupling structure (322) in a part of the multibar guide (340). According to one embodiment, if the multibar guides (340) include a side wall (340a) positioned perpendicularly to the multibars (330), the second coupling structure (342) may include at least one of a recess or a through hole formed in the side wall (340a).

[0158] Referring to FIGS. 8a and 9a, according to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). Referring to FIG. 8b, for example, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340). However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of the welded regions (W) are not limited.

[0159] In the present disclosure, the locations where welding areas (W) are indicated in the drawings may indicate that a welded joint is formed between components in a vertical direction (e.g., Z direction) at those locations (e.g., between a support plate (320) and a multibar guide (340) or between multibars (330) and a multibar guide (340)), and may not mean that welding areas (W) are formed only at the locations indicated in the drawings.

[0160] FIGS. 8B and FIGS. 8C may respectively show the support plate (320) before and after assembly with the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 8A, the support plate (320) can be connected, joined, or assembled to the multibar guide (340) by inserting the first joining structure (322) of the support plate (320) into the second joining structure (342) of the multibar guide (340). Referring to FIG. 8B, for example, after connecting, joining, or assembling the support plate (320) to the multibar guide (340), a plurality of welded areas (W) can be formed between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340).

[0161] FIG. 10a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10b is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10c is a cross-sectional perspective view along line C-C' of FIG. 10b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line D-D' of FIG. 11a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12a is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12b is an enlarged view of part E of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12c is a cross-sectional view along line L-L' of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] The description of the multibar assembly (302) or the support plate (320), multibars (330), and multibar guide (340) included therein in the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 9b may be applied in the same or similarly to the multibar assembly (302) or the support plate (320), multibars (330), and multibar guide (340) included therein in the embodiments of FIGS. 10a to 12c.

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 10a through 12c, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may include a protrusion (e.g., a locking structure (3221)) extending in at least one of a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) and a third direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may include an L-shaped locking structure (3221). The locking structure (3221) may be located at the end of the first coupling structure (322). According to one embodiment, the locking structure (3221) may be in a shape extending from the remainder of the first coupling structure (322) in a direction perpendicular to the remainder of the first coupling structure (322) and in which the flexible display (310) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (e.g., the +Z-axis direction). For example, if the end of the multibar guide (340) (e.g., side wall (340a)) is included, the locking structure (3221) may be at least partially parallel to the side wall (340a). However, the extension direction or protrusion direction of the locking structure (3221) is not limited and may be changed depending on various factors such as the shape of the multibar guide (340) or the position of the second coupling structure (342). Referring to FIG. 10a, for example, the width of the first coupling structure (322) (e.g., second direction or Y direction width) may be formed narrower than the width of another part of the support plate (320) (e.g., second direction or Y direction width).

[0164] Referring to FIGS. 10a to 10c and FIGS. 12a to 12c, according to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may be a through-hole shape formed to allow the first coupling structure (322) to pass through. The locking structure (3221) of the first coupling structure (322) may be visually and physically exposed to the outside of the multibar guide (340) through the second coupling structure (342).

[0165] Referring to FIG. 11a and FIG. 11b, according to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may be a recess shape formed to accommodate the first coupling structure (322). The second coupling structure (342) may be formed on one surface facing the multibars (330) and may be a shape recessed in, for example, in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) which is the extension direction of the first coupling structure (322). According to one embodiment, if the multibar guides (340) include a side wall (340a) positioned perpendicular to the multibars (330), the second coupling structure (342) may include at least one of a recess or a through hole formed in the side wall (340a).

[0166] Referring to FIG. 10a, FIG. 10b and FIG. 11a, according to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). Referring to FIG. 10b, according to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded. However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of welded regions (W) are not limited, and for example, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340).

[0167] In the present disclosure, the locations where welding areas (W) are indicated in the drawings may indicate that a welded joint is formed between components in a vertical direction (e.g., Z direction) at those locations (e.g., between a support plate (320) and a multibar guide (340) or between multibars (330) and a multibar guide (340)), and may not mean that welding areas (W) are formed only at the locations indicated in the drawings.

[0168] Referring to FIG. 12b, the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342) may be spaced apart in a vertical direction (or a third direction (e.g., Z direction)), and may be spaced apart by, for example, a first gap (G1). For example, the first gap (G1) may be about 0.02 mm to about 0.06 mm or about 0.02 mm to about 0.05 mm.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 12c, the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342) may be spaced apart in the vertical direction (or in the second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction)), for example, by a second gap (G2). For example, the second gap (G2) may be about 0.02 mm to about 0.015 mm or about 0.03 mm to about 0.01 mm.

[0170] FIG. 13a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13b is an exploded perspective view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14a is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14b is a front view of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14c is a side cross-sectional view of a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14d is a side cross-sectional view of a support plate and a multibar assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15a is a plan view showing the front of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15b is an enlarged view of portion F of FIG. 15a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16a is a perspective view showing the back of a support plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16b is an enlarged view of portion G of FIG. 16a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16c is an enlarged view of portion G of FIG. 16a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0171] The description of the multibar assembly (302) or the support plate (320), multibars (330), and multibar guide (340) included therein in the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 9b may be applied in the same or similarly to the multibar assembly (302) or the support plate (320), multibars (330), and multibar guide (340) included therein in the embodiments of FIGS. 13a to 16b.

[0172] The embodiments of FIGS. 13a to 16b may have different positions and shapes of the first coupling structure (323) and the second coupling structure (342) compared to the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 12c. Hereinafter, the embodiments of FIGS. 13a to 16b may be described primarily in terms of the differences from the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 12c. The descriptions above regarding the multibar assembly (302), excluding the positions and shapes of the first coupling structure (323) and the second coupling structure (342), with reference to FIGS. 6a to 12c, may be applied identically or similarly to the embodiments of FIGS. 13a to 16b and may not be described redundantly below.

[0173] Referring to FIGS. 13a through 16b, according to one embodiment, a support plate (320) may be coupled (or fixedly connected) to a second surface (310b) of a flexible display (310). According to one embodiment, the support plate (320) may include lattice portions (321) and a first coupling structure (323).

[0174] Referring to FIGS. 15a through 16b, according to one embodiment, the lattice regions (321) may be extended in the longitudinal direction of the multibars (330) or in a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction). For example, the lattice regions (321) may include a plurality of through holes and / or recesses. The through holes and / or recesses of the lattice regions (321) may be spaced apart in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the lattice regions (321) may provide flexibility to the support plate (320).

[0175] Referring to FIGS. 13a through 16b, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may be in a shape protruding in the direction in which the multibar (330) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (or the direction in which the second surface (310b) of the flexible display (310) faces) (e.g., -Z direction). Referring to FIG. 16b, the first coupling structure (323) may be joined to a part of the support plate (320) in various ways (e.g., welding) in the direction in which the multibar (330) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (or the direction in which the second surface (310b) of the flexible display (310) faces) (e.g., -Z direction). According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 16c, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may be in a shape in which a part of the support plate (320) is folded or bent in the direction in which the multibar (330) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (or the direction in which the second side (310b) of the flexible display (310) faces) (e.g., -Z direction).

[0176] Referring to FIGS. 15a through 16b, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may include a plurality of first coupling structures (323) spaced apart on the surface facing the multibar assembly (302) of the support plate (320) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction). According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may be disposed between lattice regions (321).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may include a coupling hole (3231) for coupling with multibars (330). Referring to FIG. 14b, according to one embodiment, the coupling hole (3231) may be formed through a part of the first coupling structure (323). For example, the coupling hole (3231) may be formed through a part of the first coupling structure (323) in a direction (e.g., X-axis direction) that intersects the direction in which the multibar (330) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (or the direction in which the second surface (310b) of the flexible display (310) faces) (e.g., -Z direction). For example, the coupling end (3311) of the first connecting part (331) of the multibar (330) may be positioned or placed in the first coupling structure (323). For example, the coupling end (3311) of the multibar (330) may include a locking structure that prevents the coupling end (3311) from detaching from the first coupling structure (323) by engaging with the coupling hole (3231) or a part of the first coupling structure (323) around the coupling hole (3231).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar assembly (302) may include multi-bars (330) and a plurality of multi-bar guides (340).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the multibars (330) may be positioned facing the flexible display (310) with a support plate (320) interposed between them. Alternatively, the multibars (330) and the support plate (320) may be positioned between the flexible display (310) and the multibar assembly (302). The multibars (330) may support one side of the support plate (320) (e.g., the -Z direction side). The multibars (330) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0180] According to one embodiment, a plurality of multibar guides (340) may be positioned and coupled to the longitudinal end (e.g., X-axis direction) of the multibars (330). The multibar guides (340) may be configured to be movable relative to the first housing portion (201) based on the movement of the second housing portion (202). For example, the multibar guides (340) may be movably connected to the first housing portion (201) via a guide rail (e.g., guide rail (250) of FIG. 4). For example, the multibar guides (340) may be movably connected to a slit (e.g., slit (251) of FIG. 4) in the form of a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250) which is fixedly connected to the first housing portion (201) based on the movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0181] According to one embodiment, a plurality of multibar guides (340) may include a second coupling structure (342). The multibar guides (340) may include a second coupling structure (342) formed to engage with a first coupling structure (323). According to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may include a through hole and / or a recess.

[0182] Referring to FIGS. 13b, 14c, and 14d, according to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342) may be a recess shape formed to accommodate the first coupling structure (322). The second coupling structure (342) may be formed by being recessed from one side (e.g., +Z direction side) facing the support plate (320) of the multibar guide (340). For example, the second coupling structure (342) may be a shape that is recessed, retracted, or extended from one side (e.g., +Z direction side) facing the support plate (320) of the multibar guide (340) in the direction in which the multibar (330) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (or the direction in which the second side (310b) of the flexible display (310) faces) (e.g., -Z direction).

[0183] Referring to FIG. 14d, according to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). For example, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340). However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of the welded regions (W) are not limited. In the present disclosure, the locations where welding areas (W) are indicated in the drawings may indicate that a welded joint is formed between components in a vertical direction (e.g., Z direction) at those locations (e.g., between a support plate (320) and a multibar guide (340) or between multibars (330) and a multibar guide (340)), and may not mean that welding areas (W) are formed only at the locations indicated in the drawings.

[0184] FIGS. 14c and FIGS. 14d may respectively show the support plate (320) before and after assembly with the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 14c, the support plate (320) may be connected, joined, or assembled to the multibar guide (340) by inserting the first joining structure (322) of the support plate (320) into the second joining structure (342) of the multibar guide (340). For example, when inserting the first joining structure (322) of the support plate (320) into the second joining structure (342) of the multibar guide (340), the joining end (3311) may be positioned, received, and / or joined in the joining hole (3231). Referring to FIG. 14d, for example, after connecting, joining, or assembling the support plate (320) to the multibar guide (340), a plurality of welded areas (W) can be formed between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) and / or between the multibar (330) and the multibar guide (340).

[0185] In the present disclosure, the locations where welding areas (W) are indicated in the drawings may indicate that a welded joint is formed between components in a vertical direction (e.g., Z direction) at those locations (e.g., between a support plate (320) and a multibar guide (340) or between multibars (330) and a multibar guide (340)), and may not mean that welding areas (W) are formed only at the locations indicated in the drawings.

[0186] FIG. 17a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17b is a cross-sectional view along line I-I' of FIG. 17a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0187] The embodiments of FIGS. 17a and 17b may differ from the embodiments of FIGS. 6a through 12c in the location and shape of the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342), and the descriptions above with reference to FIGS. 6a through 12c regarding the multibar assembly (302), excluding the location and shape of the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342), may be applied to the embodiments of FIGS. 17a and 17b in the same or similar way.

[0188] Referring to FIGS. 17a and 17b, according to one embodiment, a first coupling structure (322) and a second coupling structure (342) may be formed to be snap-fit ​​coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may include a protrusion (3223) (or a first protrusion) formed to protrude in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) perpendicular to a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) in which the multibars (330) are spaced apart from each other. For example, the protrusion (3223) may be in the form of the multibars (330) protruding outwardly in the second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). For example, the protrusion (3223) may be formed to be caught on the second coupling structure (342) or on a part of the multibar guide (340) around the second coupling structure (342) after being snap-fit ​​coupled to the second coupling structure (342).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of welded regions (W) are not limited, and for example, the multibar assembly (302) may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340).

[0190] FIG. 18a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line H-H' of FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 18a and FIG. 18b, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may include a protrusion (e.g., a locking structure (3221)) extending in at least one of a second direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) and a third direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (322) may include an L-shaped and / or C-shaped locking structure (3221). The locking structure (3221) may be located at the end of the first coupling structure (322). For example, the locking structure (3221) may include a first part extending from the remainder of the first coupling structure (322) in a direction in which the multibars (330) are arranged with respect to the support plate (320) (e.g., -Z direction), and a second part perpendicular to the first part and parallel to the remainder of the first coupling structure (322). However, the extension or protrusion direction of the locking structure (3221) is not limited and may be changed according to various factors such as the shape of the multibar guide (340) or the position of the second coupling structure (342). For example, the locking structure (3221) may include a first part extending from the remainder of the first coupling structure (322) in a direction in which the flexible display (310) is positioned relative to the support plate (320) (e.g., +Z direction), and a second part perpendicular to the first part and parallel to the remainder of the first coupling structure (322). Referring to FIG. 18b, for example, the width of the first coupling structure (322) (e.g., second direction or Y direction width) may be formed narrower than the width of another part of the support plate (320) (e.g., second direction or Y direction width).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of welded regions (W) are not limited, and for example, the multibar assembly (302) may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340).

[0193] FIG. 19a is a perspective view of a support plate and a multibar guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19b is a cross-sectional perspective view along line J-J' of FIG. 19a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19c is a cross-sectional view along line K-K' of FIG. 19a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0194] The embodiments of FIGS. 19a to 19c may differ from the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 12c in the location and shape of the first coupling structure (323) and the second coupling structure (342-2), and the descriptions above with reference to FIGS. 6a to 12c regarding the multibar assembly (302), excluding the location and shape of the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342-2), may be applied in the same or similarly to the embodiments of FIGS. 19a to 19c.

[0195] Referring to FIGS. 19a through 19c, according to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) and the second coupling structure (342-2) may be formed to be snap-fit ​​coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the first coupling structure (323) may include a protrusion (3233) (or a second protrusion) formed to protrude in a second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) perpendicular to a first direction (e.g., X-axis direction) in which the multibars (330) are spaced apart from each other. For example, the protrusion (3233) may be in the form of the multibars (330) protruding outwardly in the second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction). For example, the protruding portion (3233) may be formed to be caught on the second coupling structure (342-2) or on a part of the multibar guide (340) around the second coupling structure (342-2) after being snap-fit ​​coupled to the second coupling structure (342-2).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the multibar guide (340) may include a first part (340-1) arranged parallel to the support plate (320) and the multibars (330), and a second part (340-2) arranged perpendicularly to the support plate (320), the multibars (330), and the first part (340-1). For example, the first part (340-1) and the second part (340-2) may be connected or combined with each other.

[0197] According to one embodiment, a second coupling structure (342-2) may be formed in the second part (340-2). According to one embodiment, the first part (340-1) may include a connecting part (343) formed to be received and connected to the second coupling structure (342-2).

[0198] According to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342-2) may be formed to accommodate the connecting portion (343) of the first part (340-1) and the first coupling structure (323). According to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342-2) may include a through hole and / or a recess. According to one embodiment, the second coupling structure (342-2) may be a through hole shape formed in a part of the second part (340-2) of the multibar guide (340) to accommodate the first coupling structure (323) and the connecting portion (343) of the first part (340-1). A part of the first coupling structure (323) may be visually and physically exposed to the outside of the multibar guide (340) through the second coupling structure (342-2).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly (302) may include a plurality of welded regions (W) formed or welded between the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340). For example, the welded regions (W) may be formed on the support plate (320) and the multibar guide (340) in regions adjacent to the first coupling structure (322) and the second coupling structure (342). However, according to one embodiment, the location and number of welded regions (W) are not limited, and for example, the multibar assembly (302) may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars (330) and the multibar guide (340).

[0200] In the present disclosure, the locations where welding areas (W) are indicated in the drawings may indicate that a welded joint is formed between components in a vertical direction (e.g., Z direction) at those locations (e.g., between a support plate (320) and a multibar guide (340) or between multibars (330) and a multibar guide (340)), and may not mean that welding areas (W) are formed only at the locations indicated in the drawings.

[0201] In conventional rollable electronic devices, support plates and multibars can be welded face-to-face. When support plates and multibars are joined solely by welding in this manner, they may easily separate from each other in the event of an external impact, such as the electronic device falling.

[0202] The embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to solve at least the problems and / or disadvantages described above and to provide at least the advantages described below. The rollable electronic device of the present disclosure includes structures formed such that the support plate and the multibars are joined not only by welding but also by mechanically joining them to each other, thereby preventing or reducing the separation of the support plate and the multibars due to external impact compared to the case where the support plate and the multibars are joined only by welding. However, the problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned above and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The effects obtainable by the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and various effects identified directly or indirectly through the present disclosure may be provided.

[0203] The multibar assembly of the present disclosure and the rollable electronic device including it described above are not limited by the aforementioned embodiments 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 disclosure.

[0204] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) movably coupled between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion; a flexible display (310) connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the size of a portion visible in the front direction of the housing on a first surface (310a) changes based on the movement of the second housing portion; an actuator (241) configured to move the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; and a multibar assembly (302) supporting the flexible display. The multi-bar assembly may include a support plate (320) having at least one first coupling structure (322) formed to be coupled to a second surface (310b) opposite to the first surface of the flexible display and protruding from the ends of the first direction; multi-bars (330) having at least one second coupling structure (342) formed to be engaged with the at least one first coupling structure, which are coupled to the surface of the support plate facing the opposite side of the flexible display and spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a plurality of multi-bar guides (340) disposed at the ends of the multi-bars in the first direction and movably connected to the first housing based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure includes a protrusion extending in at least one of the first direction or the third direction, wherein the third direction may be perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure may include an L-shaped locking structure (3221, 3223).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure and the at least one second coupling structure may be formed to be snap-fit ​​coupled to each other.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure may include a protruding portion (3233) formed to protrude in the second direction and positioned to engage with the at least one second coupling structure.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the at least one second coupling structure may include at least one of a through hole or a recess.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the multibar guides include a side wall (340a) positioned perpendicularly to the multibars, and the second coupling structure may include at least one of a recess or a through hole formed in the side wall.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the multibar guides may include a first part (340-1) positioned parallel to the support plate; and a second part (340-2) positioned perpendicularly to the support plate and the first part and having the second coupling structure formed thereon. The second coupling structure may be formed to accommodate the connecting part (343) of the first part and the first coupling structure.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly may further include at least one of a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the support plate and the multibar guides or a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars and the multibar guides.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the support plate may include a plurality of lattice regions (321) in the form of through holes or recesses that extend in the first direction and are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a guide rail (250) disposed within the housing and fixedly connected to the first housing portion, and the multibar guides may be movably connected to a slit (251) in the form of a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0216] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) movably coupled between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion; a flexible display (310) connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the size of a portion visible in the front direction of the housing on a first surface (310a) changes based on the movement of the second housing portion; an actuator (241) configured to move the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; and a multibar assembly (302) supporting the flexible display. The multi-bar assembly may include a support plate (320) having at least one first coupling structure (323) formed to be coupled to a second surface (310b) opposite to the first surface of the flexible display and protruding in the direction toward the second surface of the flexible display; multi-bars (330) coupled to the surface of the support plate facing the opposite side of the flexible display and spaced apart from each other, each having at least one second coupling structure (342) formed to be engaged with the at least one first coupling structure; and a plurality of multi-bar guides (340) disposed at the longitudinal ends of the multi-bars and movably connected to the first housing based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure includes a coupling hole (3231) formed through a direction intersecting the direction in which the second surface faces, and the multibars may include coupling ends (3311) formed to be caught in the coupling hole.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the at least one first coupling structure may include a plurality of first coupling structures spaced apart from the surface of the support plate facing the multibar assembly.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the support plate further includes a plurality of lattice regions (321) in the form of through holes or recesses, and the first coupling structures may be disposed between the lattice regions.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the at least one second coupling structure may include at least one of a through hole or a recess.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the support plate and the multibar guides.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the multibar assembly may further include a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars and the multibar guides.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a guide rail (250) disposed within the housing and fixedly connected to the first housing portion, and the multibar guides may be movably connected to a slit (251) in the form of a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0224] Although the present disclosure has been described by way of example with respect to one embodiment, it should be understood that the embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detailed configuration may be made without departing from the whole context of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0225] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0226] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiment. 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 said item or multiple 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.

[0227] 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).

[0228] 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.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure 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.

[0230] 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.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) movably coupled between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion; A flexible display (310) connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion, such that the size of the portion visible from the front direction of the first surface (310a) of the housing is changed based on the movement of the second housing portion; An actuator (241) configured to move the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; and It includes a multibar assembly (302) that supports the flexible display, The above multibar assembly is, A support plate (320) comprising at least one first coupling structure (322) formed by being coupled to a second surface (310b) opposite to the first surface of the flexible display and protruding from the ends of the first direction; Multi-bars (330) coupled to the side of the support plate facing the opposite side of the flexible display and spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, comprising at least one second coupling structure (342) formed to engage with the at least one first coupling structure; and An electronic device comprising a plurality of multibar guides (340) disposed at the ends of the first direction of the multibars and movably connected to the first housing based on the movement of the second housing portion.

2. In Paragraph 1, The electronic device, wherein the at least one first coupling structure comprises a protrusion extending in at least one of the first direction or the third direction, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, The electronic device, wherein at least one first coupling structure comprises an L-shaped locking structure (3221, 3223).

4. In Paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device in which at least one first coupling structure and at least one second coupling structure are formed to be snap-fit ​​coupled to each other.

5. In Paragraph 4, The electronic device, wherein the at least one first coupling structure comprises a protruding portion (3223, 3233) formed to protrude in the second direction and positioned to engage with the at least one second coupling structure.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 5, The electronic device wherein the above-mentioned at least one second coupling structure comprises at least one of a through hole or a recess.

7. In Paragraph 6, The electronic device, wherein the multibar guides include a side wall (340a) positioned perpendicularly to the multibars, and the second coupling structure includes at least one of a recess or a through hole formed in the side wall.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, The above multibar guides include a first part (340-1) positioned parallel to the support plate; and a second part (340-2) positioned perpendicularly to the support plate and the first part and having the second coupling structure formed thereon. The above second coupling structure is an electronic device formed to accommodate the connecting portion (343) of the first part and the first coupling structure.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, The electronic device, wherein the multibar assembly further comprises at least one of a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the support plate and the multibar guides or a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 9, The electronic device, wherein the multibar assembly further comprises a plurality of welded regions (W) welded between the multibars and the multibar guides.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 10, The electronic device, wherein the support plate comprises a plurality of lattice regions (321) in the form of through holes or recesses that extend in the first direction and are spaced apart from each other in the second direction.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 11, An electronic device further comprising a guide rail (250) disposed within the housing and fixedly connected to the first housing portion, wherein the multibar guides are movably connected to a slit (251) in the form of a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail based on the movement of the second housing portion.

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