Stylus device

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a stylus device may be provided, the stylus device comprising: a housing comprising a space for accommodating a battery housing, wherein the space is exposed to the outside when the battery housing is separated from the housing; a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the housing; and the battery housing accommodating an elastic component and a battery providing power to the PCB, and disposed within the space of the housing when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. According to an embodiment, the battery housing may be expandable and restorable by means of the elastic component within the battery housing, an end portion of the battery housing may protrude from the housing when the battery housing is expanded, the end portion of the battery housing may be positioned within the housing when the battery housing is restored, the end portion of the battery may include a charging port that receives power for charging the battery, and an opposite end portion of the battery housing may comprise at least one terminal for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. According to an embodiment, the stylus device may further comprise a charging control circuit for charging the battery on the basis of power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

Description

Stylus device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a stylus device, and more specifically, to a stylus device used in an electronic device.

[0002] To provide input techniques familiar to users of electronic devices, pen-type input devices such as stylus devices can be used.

[0003] Input can be detected in the electronic device by contacting an input receiving device (e.g., touch screen) of the electronic device with an operating member (e.g., tip) formed at one end of the stylus device.

[0004] For example, an electronic device can receive drawing input applied to the touch screen of an electronic device by a stylus device by detecting an electromagnetic signal generated from a stylus device through an electromagnetic induction (EMR) method.

[0005] For example, an electronic device can receive drawing input applied to the touch screen of the electronic device by a stylus device by detecting an electrostatic signal transmitted from a stylus device via an active electrostatic (AES) method.

[0006] The stylus device may include a battery internally and may operate by receiving power from the battery. The stylus device may have a charging means for charging the internal battery. As a charging means, a charging coil or a charging port may be used. The charging coil may be used to charge the stylus device via wireless charging, and the charging port may be used to charge the stylus device via a charging cable.

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

[0008] According to one embodiment, the stylus device may include a housing that includes a space for accommodating a battery housing. When the battery housing is separated from the housing, the space may be exposed to the outside. The stylus device may include a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the housing. The stylus device may include a battery housing that accommodates a battery and an elastic component that provide power to the PCB, and which is disposed within the space of the housing when the battery housing is mounted on the housing. According to one embodiment, the battery housing may be expandable and restorable by the elastic component within the battery housing. When the battery housing is expanded, an end portion of the battery housing may protrude from the housing. When the battery housing is restored, the end portion of the battery housing may be located within the housing. The end portion of the battery may include a charging port that receives power for charging the battery. The opposite end portion of the battery housing may include at least one terminal for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. According to one embodiment, the stylus device may further include a charging control circuit for charging the battery based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the stylus device may include a housing that includes a space for accommodating a battery housing. When the battery housing is separated from the housing, the space may be exposed to the outside. The stylus device may include a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the housing. The stylus device may include an elastic component disposed adjacent to the PCB. The stylus device may include a battery housing that accommodates a battery providing power to the PCB and is disposed within the space of the housing when the battery housing is mounted on the housing. According to one embodiment, the battery housing may be protrusible and retractable from the housing by means of the elastic component within the housing. When the battery housing is protruded, an end of the battery housing may protrude from the housing. When the battery housing is retracted, the end of the battery housing may be located within the housing. The end of the battery may include a charging port that receives power for charging the battery. The opposite end of the battery housing may include at least one terminal for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. According to one embodiment, the stylus device may further include a charging control circuit for charging the battery based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

[0010] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a side view of a stylus device for explaining the operation of the stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a stylus device for explaining the operation of the inner housing of the stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view and a side view of a stylus device for explaining the main body of the stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a side view of a battery housing to explain the internal housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a battery housing for illustrating a cover member of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) and a battery separated from the battery housing, according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a stylus device for illustrating the mounting of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) in the housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a stylus device for illustrating the mounting of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) in the housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a side view of a battery housing to explain the operation of an elastic component of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a side view of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) to illustrate the operation of an elastic component of a push-latch mechanism according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of an exemplary elastic component according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a side view of a stylus device for explaining a stylus device in which an elastic component is coupled to a main body according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present disclosure in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0025] The terms used in this disclosure are described in their current, general form considering the functions mentioned herein; however, they may refer to various other terms depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, or the emergence of new technologies. Accordingly, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely by their names, but should be interpreted based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0026] Additionally, terms such as the first, second, third, ..., Nth may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0027] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "electrically connected" with other components interposed between them. Furthermore, when a part is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0028] Phrases such as "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in this disclosure do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0029] One embodiment of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various numbers of hardware and / or software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for a specific function. Additionally, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented in various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented as algorithms executed on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ prior art for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "means," and "configuration" may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations.

[0030] Furthermore, the connecting lines or connecting members between the components depicted in the drawings are merely illustrative of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In the actual device, connections between components may be represented by various alternative or added functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections.

[0031] The stylus device may include a battery internally and may operate by receiving power from the battery. The stylus device may have a charging means for charging the internal battery. As a charging means, a charging coil or a charging port may be used. The charging coil may be used to charge the stylus device via wireless charging, and the charging port may be used to charge the stylus device via a charging cable. The charging port may be a USB (universal serial bus)-C type port.

[0032] If a stylus device includes a charging port as a charging means, the charging port may be exposed at one end of the stylus device, and the battery of the stylus device may be charged through the exposed charging port. The exposed charging port is susceptible to external contamination, and the charging port may be covered by a cap or cover when the charging port is not in use. The cap or cover may be attached to the stylus device and implemented to expose or hide the charging port through a sliding mechanism. In the method of exposing or hiding the charging port through a sliding mechanism, it is difficult to move the sliding cap with only one hand. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the charging port on the stylus device may be exposed or hidden with only one hand.

[0033] The battery included in the stylus device may be, for example, a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. Lithium-ion batteries maintain a constant voltage during discharge, ensuring stable performance of the stylus device, and can withstand hundreds of charge-discharge cycles, making them economical and environmentally friendly in the long term. Since physical damage to a lithium-ion battery can lead to an explosion or fire, the battery is fixed to the stylus device, which can make replacement difficult for the user. The battery included in the stylus device may consist of a primary cell. While a primary cell battery (e.g., an alkaline battery) can be easily replaced by the user, it has a shorter lifespan and fails to maintain stable performance compared to a secondary cell battery (e.g., a lithium-ion battery). If a lithium-ion battery is used and replaced in the same manner as an alkaline battery in the stylus device, the battery may be physically damaged during the replacement process, potentially leading to an explosion or fire. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a stylus device including a rechargeable battery such as a lithium-ion battery, the battery can be easily replaced while minimizing physical damage to the battery during the replacement process.

[0034] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a side view of a stylus device for explaining the operation of the stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, a stylus device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) and a button member (120). The button member (120) may be disposed within an internal space exposed to the outside of the housing (110) through an opening formed at one end of the housing (110). The button member (120) may include a charging port (122) for receiving power to charge the battery of the stylus device (100). The charging port (122) may be a USB (universal serial bus)-C type port, but is not limited thereto. By pressing the upper part of the button member (120), the button member (120) may protrude from the internal space of the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) to expose the charging port (122) to the outside. The opening of the stylus device (100) according to one embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 3.

[0037] According to one embodiment, by pressing the upper part of the button member (120), the button member (120) can be retracted and inserted into the internal space of the housing (110) of the stylus device (100). By pressing the upper part of the retracted or inserted button member (120), the button member (120) can be moved along a first axis corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100) and protrude from the housing (110). By pressing the upper part of the protruded button member (120), the button member (120) can be moved along the first axis and inserted into the internal space of the housing (110). Due to the movement of the button member (120), the charging port (122) included in the button member (120) can be inserted into the internal space of the housing (110) or protrude from the internal space of the housing (110). According to one embodiment, the button member (120) can protrude outside the housing (110) by a distance (D1) of the button member (120).

[0038] According to one embodiment, an elastic component for retracting a button member (120) into the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) or protruding it outside the housing (110) may be included in the stylus device (100), and the elastic component will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9, 10 and 11.

[0039] A stylus device (100) according to one embodiment may have a double housing (110) structure that retracts a button member (120) into an inner housing (140) within a housing (110) of the stylus device (100), and the double housing (110) structure of the stylus device (100) is described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a stylus device (100) for explaining the operation of an inner housing (140) and a button member (120) of a stylus device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 2, the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) may include an inner housing (140), and the inner housing (140) may be disposed within an internal space that is exposed to the outside of the housing (110) through an opening formed at one end of the housing (110) of the stylus device (100).

[0042] According to one embodiment, the inner housing (140) of the stylus device (100) may be mounted on the main body within the housing (110) or separated from the main body. The main body within the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) will be described later with reference to FIG. 3. The inner housing (140) of the stylus device (100) will be described later with reference to FIG. 4. The mounting and separation of the inner housing (140) will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the inner housing (140) may accommodate a battery, and the inner housing (140) accommodating the battery may be referred to as a battery housing (140). The battery housing (140) may accommodate an elastic component, and the battery housing (140) accommodating the elastic component may be expandable and restorable by the elastic component.

[0044] According to one embodiment, an end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is extended and may be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is restored. The end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may be referred to as a button member (120).

[0045] According to one embodiment, a button member (120) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140). The button member (120) may constitute a part of the battery housing (140), and the button member (120) may be referred to as the end (120) of the battery housing (140). For example, the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may be formed at one end of the battery housing (140) so as to protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is expanded and to be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is restored. By pressing the upper part of the button member (120), the button member (120) may protrude from the internal space of the battery housing (140) to expose the charging port (122) to the outside. An opening of the battery housing (140) according to one embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2, an inner housing (140) (e.g., battery housing (140)) may accommodate at least a portion of a button member (120). As illustrated in FIG. 2, the button member (120) may include a portion including a charging port (122) and a portion not including a charging port (122), and the portion of the button member (120) including the charging port (122) may be referred to as a first portion, and the portion of the button member (120) not including the charging port (122) may be referred to as a second portion (124). As illustrated in FIG. 2, the second portion (124) is exposed to the outside of the inner housing (140) when the inner housing (140) is extended, and at least a portion of the second portion (124) may be hidden by the inner housing (140) when the inner housing (140) is restored.

[0047] According to one embodiment, when an inner housing (140) accommodating a button member (120) is mounted in the housing (110) of a stylus device (100), the button member (120) moves as the upper part of the button member (120) is pressed, so that a first part of the button member (120) can protrude outside the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) or be retracted inside the housing (110) of the stylus device (100). By pressing the upper part of the button member (120), the button member (120) can protrude from the inner housing (140) of the stylus device (100) to expose the charging port (122) to the outside.

[0048] According to one embodiment, when an inner housing (140) accommodating a button member (120) is mounted on the housing (110) of a stylus device (100), the button member (120) moves as it is pressed, so that a second part (124) of the button member (120) can protrude outside the inner housing (140) of the stylus device (100) or be retracted into the inner housing (140). The second part (124) of the button member (120) is covered by the housing (110), and even if the button member (120) is pressed and the button member (120) moves and the first part protrudes outside the housing (110), the second part (124) can still be covered by the housing (110).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the button member (120) may protrude outside the housing (110) by a distance (D1) of the button member (120), and the length of the first part of the button member (120) may correspond to the distance (D1) of the button member (120). For example, the length of the first part of the button member (120) may be equal to the distance (D1) of the button member (120). The length of the first part of the button member (120) may be shorter than the length of the second part (124). The length of the second part (124) of the button member (120) may correspond to the sum of the length (D2) of the first part and the length of the spring, which is compressed by pressing the retracted button member (120) to release the stopper of the elastic component. For example, the length of the second part (124) in the button member (120) may be equal to the sum of the length (D2) of the elastic component compressed by pressing the button member (120) and the length of the first part.

[0050] According to one embodiment, by pressing the upper part of the button member (120), the button member (120) may be retracted so that at least a portion of the second part (124) of the button member (120) may be inserted into the inner housing (140). By pressing the upper part of the retracted or inserted button member (120), the button member (120) may be moved along a first axis corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100) so that the second part (124) inserted into the inner housing (140) may protrude from the inner housing (140). By pressing the upper part of the protruded button member (120), the button member (120) may be moved along the first axis so that the second part (124) may be inserted into the inner housing (140). By moving the button member (120), the second part (124) of the button member (120) may be inserted into the inner housing (140) or protrude from the inner housing (140).

[0051] FIG. 3 is a perspective view and a side view of a stylus device for explaining the main body of the stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0052] The housing (110) of the stylus device and the components coupled to the housing (110) may collectively be referred to as the main body. For example, the main body may include the housing (110) of the stylus device and components coupled to the housing (110) that are not easily separated by the user. Referring to FIG. 3, the main body of the stylus device may include, but is not limited to, a housing (110), a tip (130), a sensor (104) coupled to the tip (130), and a printed circuit board (PCB) (102) electrically connected to the sensor (104). For example, the main body of the stylus device may include a tip (130), a sensor (104) coupled to the tip (130), a PCB (102) electrically connected to the sensor (104), and an elastic component, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 3, the housing (110) may include a button (112). When a user uses the stylus device, pressing the button (112) may establish a connection between the stylus device and the electronic device, or execute an action defined in the electronic device (e.g., switching between a pen and an eraser). The button (112) may support gesture input (e.g., double tap).

[0054] Referring to FIG. 3, the housing (110) may include an indicator (114). The indicator (114) may indicate the connection status between the stylus device and the electronic device, the charging status of the stylus device, or the activation status of the stylus device.

[0055] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the housing (110) of the stylus device may be implemented as a hexagonal column, but is not limited thereto. A housing (110) of a hexagonal column does not roll easily compared to a housing (110) of a circular column, which can reduce the possibility of physical damage to the stylus device.

[0056] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the housing (110) of the stylus device may have a thickness (or width) of W1. An opening may be formed at one end of the housing (110). The opening formed at one end of the housing (110) may be referred to as a first opening. Through the first opening, the internal space of the housing (110) may be exposed to the outside of the housing (110). The internal space of the housing (110) may include a first internal space for accommodating a main body coupled to the housing (110) and a second internal space for accommodating a component detachable or separable from the housing (110), and the second internal space of the housing (110) may be exposed to the outside of the housing (110) through the first opening formed at one end of the housing (110). The second internal space of the housing (110) may refer to a space in the housing (110) that is not occupied by the main body.

[0057] A battery, an elastic component, and a button member may be placed in the second internal space of the housing (110), but are not limited thereto. For example, the main body of the stylus device includes a tip (130), a sensor (104) coupled to the tip (130), a PCB (102) electrically connected to the sensor (104), and an elastic component, and a battery and a button member may be placed in the internal space of the housing (110), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 3, the first opening formed at one end of the housing (110) is W O1 It may have a circular shape having a diameter (or width), but is not limited thereto. For example, the first opening may have a shape corresponding to the housing (110), for example, a hexagonal shape corresponding to a hexagonal prism. The first opening may have a major segment shape remaining after excluding the circular segment from the circular shape, and the housing (110) may also have a shape corresponding to the first opening, for example, a shape in which a portion of the cross section of the circular prism, for example, a cross section where the button (112) and indicator are placed, is flat in the longitudinal direction. If the first opening is not circular, the width of the first opening may refer to the shortest width among the widths of the first opening. For example, if the first opening is a major segment shape remaining after excluding the circular segment from the circular shape, the width passing through the center of the circle starting from the center of the chord constituting the circular segment may be defined as the width of the first opening.

[0059] According to one embodiment, an inner housing that accommodates an elastic component and a battery may be disposed in the second inner space of the housing (110), which is described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0060] FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a side view of a battery housing to explain the internal housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4, the inner housing (140) of the stylus device may accommodate a battery, and the inner housing (140) accommodating the battery (144) may be referred to as the battery housing (140). The battery housing (140) may accommodate an elastic component (150), and the battery housing (140) accommodating the elastic component (150) may be expandable and restorable by the elastic component (150).

[0062] According to one embodiment, an end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is extended and may be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is restored. The end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may be referred to as a button member (120).

[0063] According to one embodiment, a button member (120) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140). The button member (120) may constitute a part of the battery housing (140), and the button member (120) may be referred to as the end (120) of the battery housing (140). For example, the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may be formed at one end of the battery housing (140) so as to protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing is expanded and be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing is restored.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the battery housing (140) may accommodate at least a portion of the button member (120) and an elastic component (150). The button member (120) may include a first portion not accommodated by the battery housing (140) and a second portion (124) accommodated by the battery housing (140). A charging port (122) may be formed in the first portion.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, the first part of the button member (120) may have a thickness (or width) of W2, the second part (124) of the button member (120) may have a thickness (or width) of W3, and the battery housing (140) may have a thickness (or width) of W4.

[0066] Referring further to FIG. 3, the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may protrude from the housing (110) through the first opening (O1) or be located within the internal space of the housing (110), and the width (W2) of the end (120) of the battery housing (140) is the width (W) of the first opening (O1) of the housing (110). O1 It is smaller than ). That is, the width (W2) of the first part in the button member (120) is smaller than the width (W) of the first opening (O1) formed at one end of the housing (110) of the stylus device. O1 It is smaller than ), and the first part can protrude from the housing (110) of the stylus device through the first opening (O1) or be inserted into the housing (110).

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 4, a portion (124) of the battery housing (140) separated from the housing may protrude from the battery housing (140) when the battery housing (140) is expanded, or may be hidden within the internal space of the battery housing (140) when the battery housing (140) is restored, and the width (W3) of the portion (124) is smaller than the width (W2) of the end (120) of the battery housing (140) and the width (W4) of the opposite end. That is, the width (W3) of the second portion (124) in the button member (120) is smaller than the width (W4) of the battery housing (140), and the second portion (124) may be inserted into the battery housing (140) or protrude from the battery housing (140). The width (W2) of the end (120) of the battery housing (140) and the width (W4) of the opposite end may be the same. That is, the width (W4) of the battery housing (140) and the width (W2) of the first part of the button member (120) may be the same, but are not limited thereto.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the battery housing (140) may be mounted in the housing of the stylus device and connected to the main body of the stylus device, or separated from the housing of the stylus device and separated from the main body. Refer to FIG. 5 to explain the mounting and separation of the battery housing (140).

[0069] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a battery housing for illustrating a cover member of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) according to one embodiment.

[0070] According to one embodiment, a battery housing (140) mounted in a housing and a main body can be connected to each other by a first connector formed in the main body and a second connector (1422) formed in the battery housing (140). The second connector (1422) includes at least one terminal (P1, P2 and / or P3), and the first connector and the second connector (1422) may have corresponding shapes (e.g., male-female). The first connector may be electrically connected to a PCB, and the second connector (1422) may be electrically connected to a battery. The first connector electrically connected to the PCB and the second connector (1422) electrically connected to the battery may be directly connected to each other, thereby electrically connecting the PCB and the battery. Power charged in the battery is supplied to the PCB, allowing the stylus device to operate.

[0071] According to one embodiment, a first connector formed on the main body and a second connector (1422) formed on the battery housing (140) may be connected to each other by magnetic force. For example, the first connector and the second connector (1422) may be pogo connectors. The first connector may be a pogo socket, and the terminals (P1, P2, P3) of the second connector (1422) may be pogo pins (P1, P2, P3), but are not limited thereto. The second connector (1422) may be a pogo pin composed of three pins (P1, P2, P3) as shown in FIG. 5, and among the three pins (P1, P2, P3), the first pin (P1) may be connected to the positive terminal of the battery, the third pin (P3) may be connected to the negative terminal of the battery, and the second pin (P2) may be used to detect the charge state, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] According to one embodiment, one end of the battery housing (140) includes a charging port for charging the battery, and the opposite end portion of the battery housing (140) may include at least one terminal (P1, P2, and / or P3) for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. That is, a button member may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140), and at least one terminal (P1, P2, and / or P3) electrically connected to the battery may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the other end of the battery housing (140), i.e., the opposite end. A cover member (142) may be disposed in the other end of the battery housing (140) where the battery is disposed, i.e., the opposite end. Referring to FIG. 5, the cover member (142) functions as a cover for the battery housing (140), and a second connector (1422), that is, at least one terminal (P1, P2, and / or P3) for providing power from the battery to the PCB, may be formed on the cover member (142), and at least one terminal (P1, P2, and / or P3) may be electrically connected to the battery housed in the battery housing (140).

[0073] When the cover member (142) is uncovered or separated from the battery housing (140), the battery housed in the battery housing (140) can be removed from the battery housing (140). The cover member (142) and the battery housing (140) can be firmly joined to each other by a screw (1420). The cover member (142) can be separated from the battery housing (140) by unscrewing the screw (1420), which is explained with reference to FIG. 6.

[0074] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) and a battery separated from the battery housing, according to one embodiment.

[0075] When the cover member of the battery housing (140) is uncovered or separated from the battery housing (140), the battery (144) housed in the battery housing (140) can be removed from the battery housing (140). For example, in order to replace a degraded battery (144) with a new battery (144), the cover member of the battery housing (140) can be uncovered or separated so that the degraded battery (144) housed in the battery housing (140) can be removed from the battery housing (140).

[0076] The battery (144) is W B It may have a diameter (or width), and a new battery (144) may be installed in the battery housing (140) through an opening (O2) formed in the battery housing (140) after the battery (144) is separated from the battery housing (140). The opening (O2) of the battery housing (140) may be referred to as a second opening (O2). The diameter (or width) (W) of the second opening (O2). O2 ) is the diameter (W) of the battery (144). B It is larger than ) and larger than the diameter (or width) (W3) of the second part of the button member, and the battery (144) and the button member can be easily accommodated by the battery housing (140).

[0077] A stylus device according to one embodiment further includes a battery housing (140) in addition to the housing, and since the battery (144) can be easily separated from the battery housing (140), the battery (144) can be easily replaced, and physical damage to the battery (144) can be minimized during the replacement process.

[0078] According to one embodiment, when a battery housing (140) is mounted in the housing of a stylus device, recesses and protrusions may be formed in the housing and the battery housing (140) so that the battery housing (140) is mounted in a state of correct alignment with the main body within the housing of the stylus device, and this is explained with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0079] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a stylus device for illustrating the mounting of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) in the housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0080] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a stylus device for illustrating the mounting of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) in the housing of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, when a battery housing (140) is mounted in the housing (110) of a stylus device, a rail recess (1102) and a rail protrusion (1402, 1404) may be formed in the housing (110) and the battery housing (140), respectively, so that the battery housing (140) is mounted in a state of correct alignment with the main body within the housing (110). For example, a recess (1102) may be formed along the longitudinal direction (e.g., L1) of the stylus device on the inner surface of the housing (110), and a protrusion may be formed along the longitudinal direction (e.g., L1) of the stylus device on the outer surface of the battery housing (140), and the battery housing (140) may be moved within the housing (110) by moving along the recess (1102), and the battery housing (140) and the main body may be connected in a state of correct alignment. According to one embodiment, at least one set of protrusions (1402) and recesses (1102) may be formed in the housing (110) and battery housing (140), but is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. 7, two sets of protrusions and recesses may be formed in the housing (110) and battery housing (140). One set of protrusions (1402) and recesses (1102) may be aligned with the charging port (122) of the button member (120), and furthermore, may be aligned with the button and indicator (114) of the housing (110). Thus, the charging port (122), the button and indicator (114) of the housing (110) are aligned with each other, and the user's effort to align the protrusions and recesses may be minimized.

[0082] According to one embodiment, when a battery housing (140) is mounted in the housing (110) of a stylus device, the housing (110) and the battery housing (140) may have corresponding shapes so that the battery housing (140) is mounted in a correct alignment state with the main body within the housing (110) of the stylus device. For example, the housing (110) may have a shape in which a portion of the cross section of a cylinder, for example, a cross section where a button and an indicator (114) are placed, is flat in the longitudinal direction, and the button member (120) and the battery housing (140) may also have a shape in which a portion of the cross section of a cylinder, for example, a cross section where a charging port (122) is placed and a cross section extending from therein is flat. Thus, the charging port (122), the button and indicator (114) of the housing (110) are aligned with each other, and the user's effort to align the correct connection direction of the battery housing (140) to the housing (110) can be minimized.

[0083] FIG. 9 is a side view of a battery housing to explain the operation of an elastic component of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0084] The battery housing (140) can accommodate a battery (144) and an elastic component (150), and the battery housing (140) accommodating the elastic component (150) can be expanded and restored by the elastic component (150).

[0085] According to one embodiment, an end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is extended and may be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is restored. The end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may be referred to as a button member (120).

[0086] According to one embodiment, a button member (120) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140). The button member (120) may constitute a part of the battery housing (140), and the button member (120) may be referred to as the end (120) of the battery housing (140). For example, the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may be formed at one end of the battery housing (140) so as to protrude from the housing (110) when the battery housing is expanded and to be located within the housing (110) when the battery housing is restored. When the button member (120) (e.g., a first portion of the button member (120)) including a charging port (122) is inserted into the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) or protrudes from the housing (110), the elastic component (150) may be compressed or released. According to one embodiment, when a second part (124) that does not include a charging port (122) in the button member (120) is inserted into or protrudes from the battery housing (140), the elastic component (150) may be compressed or released. Various pop-up mechanisms may be applied to the elastic component (150).

[0087] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the elastic component (150) may include a spring fixing part (151), a frame (152), a spring (153), a stopper (154), a rotating member (155), and a column (156). The spring fixing part (151) may fix the spring (153) so that the spring (153) can be compressed or released in a certain direction without the spring (153) coming out of place. The frame (152) may fix the spring fixing part (151), the spring (153), the stopper (154), and the rotating member (155) so that they can move without coming out of place. The spring (153) may be compressed or released to retract or push the button member (120). The stopper (154), illustrated by a dotted line in FIG. 9, can maintain the retracted state of the button member (120) by locking the rotating member (155) in the engaged position when the rotating member (155) engages with the outer groove of the stopper (154) by rotation. The rotating member (155) is connected to a column (156) to compress the spring (153) while the button member (120) is pressed, and after passing through the stopper (154), it can rotate to engage with the outer groove of the stopper (154). When the button member (120) is pressed again, the rotating member (155) rotates to cross with the outer groove of the stopper (154), thereby releasing the spring (153) and the rotating member (155) so that they can return to the stopper (154). The column (156) can transmit the force of pressing the button member (120) to the rotating member (155).

[0088] According to one embodiment, a charging line may be positioned along the surface (e.g., inner surface) of the housing (110) of the stylus device (100) and / or the surface (e.g., inner surface or outer surface) of the battery housing (140). The charging line may electrically connect the charging port (122) and the battery. The charging line may be a contact plate, and the contact plate may be positioned along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100) along the surface of the housing (110) or the battery housing (140). The negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122) or two contacts electrically connected to them may be in contact with the two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates) positioned longitudinally. For example, the negative and positive electrodes of a charging control circuit electrically connected to the negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122), or two contacts electrically connected to them, may be in contact with the two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates). The charging control circuit may be included in the PCB, but is not limited thereto, and may also be included in the battery housing (140).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the charging port (122) may be slid by the compression and release of the elastic component (150), and accordingly, the two contacts may be implemented to slide while each contacting two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates), and the charging port (122) may be implemented such that when it is in a protruding state, the two contacts each contact two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates), and when it is in a retracted state, the two contacts each do not contact two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates). According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150) may be extended (e.g., released) or compressed in the direction in which the charging line or the charging line is extended.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the battery remains connected to the main body of the stylus device (100) regardless of the movement of the elastic component (150), so the battery can stably supply power to the stylus device (100).

[0091] The elastic component (150) may be composed of more or fewer components than the components shown in FIG. 9.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150) may be combined with the button member (120). For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a column of the elastic component may be combined with a second part (124) of the button member (120). For example, the second part (124) of the button member (120) may include a column.

[0093] FIG. 10 is a side view of an internal housing (e.g., battery housing) to illustrate the operation of an elastic component of a push-latch mechanism according to one embodiment.

[0094] The battery housing (140a) can accommodate a battery (144a) and an elastic component (150a), and the battery housing (140a) accommodating the elastic component (150a) can be expanded and restored by the elastic component (150a).

[0095] According to one embodiment, an end portion (120a) of the battery housing (140a) may protrude from the housing (110a) when the battery housing (140a) is extended and may be located within the housing (110a) when the battery housing (140a) is restored. The end portion (120a) of the battery housing (140a) may be referred to as a button member (120a).

[0096] According to one embodiment, a button member (120a) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140a). The button member (120a) may constitute a part of the battery housing (140a), and the button member (120a) may be referred to as the end (120a) of the battery housing (140a). For example, the end (120a) of the battery housing (140a) may be formed at one end of the battery housing (140a) so as to protrude from the housing (110a) when the battery housing is expanded and be located within the housing (110a) when the battery housing is restored.

[0097] When a button member (120a) (e.g., a first portion of the button member (120a)) including a charging port (122a) is inserted into or protrudes from the housing (110a) of a stylus device, an elastic component may be compressed or released. According to one embodiment, when a second portion of the button member (120a) that does not include the charging port (122a) is inserted into or protrudes from the battery housing (140a), an elastic component may be compressed or released. Various pop-up mechanisms may be applied to the elastic component. The battery housing (140a) may accommodate a battery (144a), an elastic component (150a), and a second portion of the button member (120a).

[0098] For example, as shown in FIG. 10, an elastic component of a push-latch mechanism can be used in a stylus device.

[0099] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the elastic component (150) may include a spring fixing part (151a), a frame (152a), a spring (153a), a stopper (154), and a pivot member (155a). The spring fixing part (151a) may fix the spring (153a) so that the spring (153a) can be compressed or released in a certain direction without the spring (153a) coming out of place. The frame (152a) may fix the spring fixing part (151a), the spring (153a), and the pivot member (155a) so that they can move without coming out of place. The spring (153a) may be compressed or released to retract or push the button member (120a). When the stopper (154a) slides along the slot of the pivot member (155a) and settles into the valley of the stopper (154a), the retracted state of the button member (120a) can be maintained. The pivot member (155a) moves along the slot of the stopper (154a) and settles into the valley of the stopper (154a) while the spring (153a) is compressed, or settles into the valley of the stopper (154a) while the spring (153a) is released, thereby causing the button member (120a) to be retracted or protrude outside the housing (110a) of the stylus device.

[0100] The elastic component (150a) may be composed of more or fewer components than the components shown in FIG. 10.

[0101] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of an exemplary elastic component according to one embodiment.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150b) and the button member (120b) may not be accommodated within the battery housing (140b). For example, the battery housing (140b) may contain only the battery, and the elastic component (150b) and the button member (120b) may be connected to one end of the battery housing (140b) as shown in FIG. 11.

[0103] An elastic component (150b) according to one embodiment may include a spring fixing shaft (151b), a spring (153b), a stopper (154b), a rotating member (155b), a column (156b), and a tube (157b). The spring fixing shaft (151b) fixes the spring and is fixed to one end of the battery housing (140b) so that it may be inserted into the column (156b) by compression of the spring (153b) or protrude outside the column (156b) by release of the spring (153b). The spring (153b) may be compressed or released to retract or push out a button member (120b) including a charging port (122b). The rotating member (155b) is connected to one end of the battery housing (140b) and may rotate or move back and forth, and may engage with a shallow groove or a deep groove of the stopper (154b) depending on the rotation. The tube (157b) wraps around the column (156b) and passes through the stopper (154b) and rotates the rotating member (155b), so that the rotating member (155b) engages with the shallow groove or deep groove of the stopper (154b). The tube (157b) may correspond to the second part of the button member (120b).

[0104] According to one embodiment, a charging line electrically connecting the battery housing (140b) and the charging port (122b) may be formed along the inner surface of the housing. The charging line may be a contact plate, and the contact plate may be arranged along the surface of the housing in the longitudinal direction of the stylus device. The negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122b) or two contacts electrically connected to them may be in contact with the two charging lines arranged in the longitudinal direction (e.g., two contact plates). For example, the negative and positive electrodes of a charging control circuit electrically connected to the negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122b), or two contacts electrically connected to them, may be in contact with the two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates). The charging control circuit may be included in a PCB, but is not limited thereto, and may also be included in the battery housing (140b).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the charging port (122b) may be implemented such that it slides by the compression and release of the elastic component (150b), and accordingly, two contacts may slide while each contacting two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates), and may be implemented such that when the charging port (122b) is in a protruding state, the two contacts each contact two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates), and when the charging port (122b) is in a retracted state, the two contacts each do not contact two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates). According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150b) may be extended (e.g., released) or compressed in the direction in which the charging line or the charging line is extended.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the battery remains connected to the main body of the stylus device regardless of the movement of the elastic component (150b), so the battery can stably supply power to the stylus device.

[0107] FIG. 12 is a side view of a stylus device for explaining a stylus device in which an elastic component is coupled to a main body according to one embodiment.

[0108] The housing (110c) of the stylus device and the components coupled to the housing (110c) may collectively be referred to as the main body. For example, the main body may include the housing (110c) of the stylus device and components coupled to the housing (110c) that are not easily separated by the user. Referring to FIG. 12, the main body of the stylus device may include a housing (110c), a tip, a sensor (104c) coupled to the tip, a printed circuit board (PCB) (102c) electrically connected to the sensor (104c), and an elastic component (150c).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150c) is coupled to the PCB (102c), and a first connector (152c) electrically connected to the PCB (102c) may be disposed in the portion of the elastic component (150c) adjacent to the battery (144c). For example, the elastic component (150c) may be disposed between the PCB (102c) and the first connector (152c). A second connector (142c) electrically connected to the battery (144c) may be disposed in the portion of the battery housing (140c) adjacent to the elastic component (150c), and the first connector (152c) and the second connector (142c) may be directly connected to each other so that the PCB (102c) and the battery (144c) are electrically connected. The elastic component (150c) may be disposed between the PCB (102c) and the battery (144c) as shown in FIG. 12.

[0110] The battery housing (140c) can accommodate a battery (144c), and the battery housing (140c) can be protruded from the housing (110c) or retractable into the housing (110c) by means of an elastic component (150c) within the housing (110c).

[0111] According to one embodiment, an end portion (120c) of the battery housing (140c) may protrude from the housing (110c) when the battery housing (140c) protrudes, and may be located within the housing (110c) when the battery housing (140c) is retracted. The end portion (120c) of the battery housing (140c) may be referred to as a button member (120c).

[0112] According to one embodiment, a button member (120c) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to one end of the battery housing (140c). The button member (120c) may constitute a part of the battery housing (140c), and the button member (120c) may be referred to as the end (120c) of the battery housing (140c). For example, the end (120c) of the battery housing (140c) may be formed at one end of the battery housing (140c) so as to protrude from the housing (110c) when the battery housing is expanded and be located within the housing (110c) when the battery housing is restored.

[0113] A stylus device according to one embodiment may include a battery housing (140c) that accommodates a button member (120c) and a battery (144c). The button member (120c) and the battery housing (140c) may be formed as a single unit, but are not limited thereto. The button member (120c) is coupled to the battery housing (140c) and does not move, and the entire battery housing (140c) may be moved by an elastic component (150c).

[0114] FIG. 12 illustrates only the spring fixing part (151c), the first connector (152c), the spring (153c), and the stopper (154c) as the elastic component (150c), but the elastic component (150c) may include more or fewer components than this, and may include different components depending on the mechanism.

[0115] According to one embodiment, a charging line electrically connecting the battery housing (140c) and the charging port (122c) may be formed along the inner circumference of the housing (110c). According to one embodiment, a charging line electrically connecting the battery housing (140c) and the charging port (122c) may be formed along the inner circumference of the housing (110c).

[0116] The charging line may be a contact plate, and the contact plate may be positioned along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device along the surface of the housing (110c). The negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122c), or two contacts electrically connected to them, may be in contact with the two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates) positioned longitudinally. For example, the negative and positive electrodes of a charging control circuit electrically connected to the negative and positive electrodes of the charging port (122c), or two contacts electrically connected to them, may be in contact with the two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates). The charging control circuit may be included in the PCB (102c), but is not limited thereto, and may also be included in the battery housing (140c).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the charging port (122c) can be implemented to slide by the compression and release of the elastic component (150c), so that the two contacts slide while each contacting two charging lines (e.g., two contact plates), and the battery (144c) can continuously supply power to the PCB (102c) because the contacts maintain contact while the elastic component (150c) is compressed or released.

[0118] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a stylus device according to one embodiment.

[0119] A stylus device (1000) according to one embodiment may include a sensor, a processor (1020), a memory (1030), a communication interface (1040), a charging control circuit (1050), a charging port (1052), and a battery (1054). The PCB of the stylus device (1000) may include a processor (1020), a memory (1030), a communication module, and a charging control circuit (1050), but is not limited thereto.

[0120] The sensor of the stylus device (1000) is connected to the tip and can detect the pressure generated by the tip and transmit the detected signal to the processor (1020), or convert the detected pressure into an electrical signal and transmit it to the processor (1020).

[0121] The processor (1020) of the stylus device (1000) can control various components of the stylus device (1000). For example, the processor (1020) can process an electrical signal transmitted from a sensor and transmit the processed signal to an electronic device connected to the stylus device (1000) through a communication interface (1040).

[0122] The memory (1030) of the stylus device (1000) stores instructions, and the stored instructions are executed by the processor (1020) so that the stylus device (1000) can perform a predetermined operation.

[0123] The communication interface (1040) of the stylus device (1000) may include a proximity communication interface (1040) for communicating with another electronic device, for example, a Bluetooth communication interface (1040).

[0124] The charging control circuit (1050) of the stylus device (1000) can stably charge the battery (1054) by controlling the power supplied from an external power source through the charging port (1052).

[0125] A stylus device (1000) according to one embodiment may correspond to the stylus device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 12.

[0126] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0127] According to one embodiment, a stylus device (100, 1000) may include a housing (110) that includes a space for accommodating a battery housing (140). When the battery housing (140) is separated from the housing (110), the space may be exposed to the outside. The stylus device (100, 1000) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (102) disposed within the housing (110). The stylus device (100, 1000) may include a battery (144, 1054) and an elastic component (150) that provide power to the PCB (102), and may include the battery housing (140) disposed within the space of the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is mounted on the housing (110). According to one embodiment, the battery housing (140) may be expandable and restorable by the elastic component (150) within the battery housing (140). When the battery housing (140) is expanded, the end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may protrude from the housing (110). When the battery housing (140) is restored, the end portion (120) of the battery housing (140) may be located within the housing (110). The end portion (120) of the battery (144, 1054) may include a charging port (122, 1052) for receiving power to charge the battery (144, 1054). The opposite end portion of the battery housing (140) may include at least one terminal for providing power from the battery (144, 1054) to the PCB (102) when the battery housing (140) is mounted on the housing (110).According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100, 1000) may further include a charging control circuit (1050) that charges the battery (144, 1054) based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

[0128] According to one embodiment, when the battery housing (140) is expanded or restored, the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may be moved along a first axis corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100, 1000) by the elastic component (150). By moving the end (120) of the battery housing (140), the charging port may be inserted into the space of the housing (110) or protrude from the space of the housing (110).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the width of the end (120) of the battery housing (140) may be smaller than the width of the opening that exposes the space to the outside from the housing (110) when the battery housing (140) is separated from the housing (110).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150) can be joined to the end (120) in the battery housing (140).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150) may include a spring.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the width of a portion (124) of the battery housing (140) separated from the housing (110) may be smaller than the widths of the end (120) and the opposite end of the separated battery housing (140). The portion of the separated battery housing (140) may be exposed to the outside of the separated battery housing (140) when the separated battery housing (140) is extended, and may be hidden by the separated battery housing (140) when the separated battery housing (140) is restored.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the battery (144, 1054) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the opposite end of the battery housing (140). The elastic component (150) may be disposed within the battery housing (140) between the end (120) and the battery (144, 1054).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100, 1000) may further include a connector disposed within the housing (110) and electrically connected to the PCB (102). According to one embodiment, the connector and the at least one terminal may be directly connected to each other so that the PCB (102) and the battery (144, 1054) may be electrically connected.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the connector and the at least one terminal can be connected to each other by magnetic force.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the connector and the at least one terminal can be disconnected by separating the battery housing (140) from the housing (110).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100, 1000) may further include a cover member (142) disposed at the opposite end of the battery housing (140). According to one embodiment, the at least one terminal is disposed on the cover member (142), and the battery (144, 1054) may be removable from the battery housing (140) by separating the cover member (142) from the battery housing (140).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100, 1000) may further include a charging line disposed along the inner circumference of the battery housing (140). According to one embodiment, the charging port and the battery (144, 1054) may be electrically connected to each other through the charging line and the charging control circuit (1050).

[0139] According to one embodiment, while the battery housing (140) is expanded or restored, the elastic component (150) may be extended or compressed along the charging line.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the housing (110) may include a recess (1102) formed along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100, 1000) on the inner surface of the housing (110). The battery housing (140) includes a protrusion formed along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device (100, 1000) on the outer surface of the battery housing (140), and the battery housing (140) may be moved within the housing (110) by moving the protrusion along the recess (1102).

[0141] According to one embodiment, a stylus device (100c, 1000) may include a housing (110c) that includes a space for accommodating a battery housing (140c). When the battery housing (140c) is separated from the housing, the space may be exposed to the outside. The stylus device (100c, 1000) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (102c) disposed within the housing. The stylus device (100c, 1000) may include an elastic component (150c) disposed adjacent to the PCB (102c). The stylus device (100c, 1000) may include a battery (144c) that provides power to the PCB (102c), and the battery housing (140c) that is disposed within the space of the housing when the battery housing (140c) is mounted on the housing. According to one embodiment, the battery housing (140c) may be protrusible and retractable from the housing by means of the elastic component within the housing. When the battery housing (140c) is protruded, the end (120c) of the battery housing (140c) may protrude from the housing. When the battery housing (140c) is retracted, the end (120c) of the battery housing (140c) may be located within the housing. The end (120c) of the battery (144c) may include a charging port (122c) for receiving power to charge the battery (144c). The opposite end of the battery housing (140c) may include at least one terminal for providing power from the battery (144c) to the PCB (102c) when the battery housing (140c) is mounted in the housing.According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100c, 1000) may further include a charging control circuit (1050) that charges the battery (144c) based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port (122c).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the elastic component (150c) can be joined to the PCB (102c) in the housing.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the battery (144c) may be placed in a portion adjacent to the opposite end of the battery housing (140c).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100c, 1000) may further include a connector disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the PCB (102c). According to one embodiment, the connector and the at least one terminal may be directly connected to each other so that the PCB (102c) and the battery (144c) may be electrically connected. The elastic component (150c) may be disposed between the PCB (102c) and the connector.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the stylus device (100c, 1000) may further include a charging line that electrically connects the PCB (102c) and the connector to each other.

[0146] According to one embodiment, while the battery housing (140c) is protruding or retracted, the elastic component (150c) may be extended or compressed along the charging line.

[0147] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

[0148] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0149] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. 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.

[0150] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document 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).

[0151] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. As a stylus device: Housing including a space for accommodating a battery housing - when the battery housing is separated from the housing, the space is exposed to the outside - ; A printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the above housing; and The battery housing accommodates a battery and an elastic component that provide power to the PCB, and is disposed within the space of the housing when the battery housing is mounted on the housing; The battery housing is expandable and restorable by means of the elastic component within the battery housing, and when the battery housing is expanded, the end portion of the battery housing protrudes from the housing, and when the battery housing is restored, the end portion of the battery housing is located within the housing. The above end of the battery includes a charging port for receiving power to charge the battery, and the opposite end portion of the battery housing includes at least one terminal for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. The stylus device further comprises a charging control circuit that charges the battery based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

2. In Paragraph 1, When the battery housing is expanded or restored, the end of the battery housing is moved along a first axis corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the stylus device by the elastic component, and A stylus device in which the charging port is inserted into the space of the housing or protrudes from the space of the housing by the movement of the end of the battery housing.

3. In Paragraph 1, A stylus device in which the width of the end portion of the battery housing is smaller than the width of the opening that exposes the space to the outside from the housing when the battery housing is separated from the housing.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above elastic component is a stylus device joined to the end of the battery housing.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above elastic component is a stylus device including a spring.

6. In Paragraph 1, The width of a portion of the battery housing separated from the housing is smaller than the widths of the ends and opposite ends of the separated battery housing, and A stylus device, wherein a portion of the separated battery housing is exposed to the outside of the separated battery housing when the separated battery housing is expanded, and is hidden by the separated battery housing when the separated battery housing is restored.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above battery is positioned in a portion adjacent to the opposite end of the battery housing, and The above elastic component is a stylus device disposed between the end and the battery within the battery housing.

8. In Paragraph 1, A connector disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the PCB; further comprising A stylus device in which the connector and the at least one terminal are directly connected to each other, and the PCB and the battery are electrically connected.

9. In Paragraph 8, A stylus device in which the connector and at least one terminal are connected to each other by magnetic force.

10. In Paragraph 8, A stylus device in which the connector and the at least one terminal are disconnected as the battery housing is separated from the housing.

11. In Paragraph 8, A cover member disposed at the opposite end of the battery housing; Includes more, The above at least one terminal is disposed on the cover member, and A stylus device in which the battery is removable from the battery housing by separating the cover member from the battery housing.

12. In Paragraph 1, A charging line arranged along the inner surface of the battery housing; Includes more, A stylus device in which the charging port and the battery are electrically connected to each other through the charging line and the charging control circuit.

13. In Paragraph 12, A stylus device in which, while the battery housing is expanded or restored, the elastic component is extended or compressed along the charging line.

14. In Paragraph 1, The above housing includes a recess formed along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device on the inner circumferential surface of the housing, and The battery housing includes a protruding portion formed along the longitudinal direction of the stylus device on the outer surface of the battery housing, and A stylus device in which the battery housing moves within the housing as the above-mentioned protrusion moves along the above-mentioned recess.

15. As a stylus device: Housing including a space for accommodating a battery housing - when the battery housing is separated from the housing, the space is exposed to the outside - ; A printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the above housing; An elastic component disposed adjacent to the above PCB; and The battery housing accommodates a battery that provides power to the PCB, and is positioned within the space of the housing when the battery housing is mounted on the housing; The battery housing is protrusible and retractable from the housing by means of the elastic component within the housing, and when the battery housing is protruded, the end of the battery housing protrudes from the housing, and when the battery housing is retracted, the end of the battery housing is located within the housing. The upper end of the battery includes a charging port for receiving power to charge the battery, and the opposite end of the battery housing includes at least one terminal for providing power from the battery to the PCB when the battery housing is mounted in the housing. The stylus device further comprises a charging control circuit that charges the battery based on power provided from an external power source through the charging port.

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