Multi-fold electronic device

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a flexible display; a first housing part, a second housing part and a third housing part which support the flexible display and are arranged parallel to each other; a cover display arranged on a rear surface of the second housing part; a first hinge structure for rotatably connecting the first housing part to the second housing part; a second hinge structure for rotatably connecting the second housing part to the third housing part; a processor; and a memory for storing at least one instruction. When the at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: executes a first application to display same on the cover display when a first side surface of the third housing part is positioned on the flexible display supported by the first housing part while the first housing part, the second housing part and the third housing part are folded in a triangular prism shape; and executes a second application to display same on the cover display when the first side surface of the third housing part is positioned on a support surface while the first housing part, the second housing part and the third housing part are folded in the triangular prism shape.

Description

Multifold electronic device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, and more specifically, to a multi-fold electronic device that can be folded multiple times.

[0002] With the advancement of technology, foldable electronic devices capable of folding flexible displays once are being developed and are being sold.

[0003] Foldable electronic devices that can be folded once have the advantage of a larger display area compared to non-foldable electronic devices.

[0004] However, there is a demand for electronic devices that are easy to carry and have a larger display area than foldable electronic devices that can be folded once.

[0005] To address these demands, a double-folding multi-fold electronic device is being developed.

[0006] An electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a flexible display; a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part that support the flexible display and are arranged parallel to each other; a cover display disposed on the rear surface of the second housing part; a first hinge structure that rotatably connects the first housing part and the second housing part; a second hinge structure that rotatably connects the second housing part and the third housing part; a processor; and a memory that stores at least one instruction. When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device can execute a first application and display it on the cover display when the first side of the third housing part is positioned on the flexible display supported by the first housing part while the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are folded into a triangular prism shape, and execute a second application and display it on the cover display when the first side of the third housing part is positioned on the support surface while the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are folded into a triangular prism shape.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a first printed circuit board disposed in the first housing part; a second printed circuit board disposed in the second housing part; and a third printed circuit board disposed in the third housing part.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a first Hall sensor disposed on the second printed circuit board; and a second Hall sensor disposed on the third printed circuit board. The processor may recognize whether the first housing part is open using the first Hall sensor and recognize whether the third housing part is open using the second Hall sensor.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first six-axis sensor disposed on the first printed circuit board; a second six-axis sensor disposed on the second printed circuit board; and a third six-axis sensor disposed on the third printed circuit board. The processor may measure a first angle between the first housing part and the second housing part using the first six-axis sensor and the second six-axis sensor, and measure a second angle between the second housing part and the third housing part using the second six-axis sensor and the third six-axis sensor.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a touch sensor disposed on the flexible display. The processor may use the touch sensor to detect an area of ​​the flexible display that the first side of the third housing part touches.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display may include: a first display area supported by the first housing part; a second display area supported by the second housing part; and a third display area supported by the third housing part. The first display area may include an outer portion, a middle portion, and an inner portion, and the third display area may include an outer portion, a middle portion, and an inner portion. The processor may recognize that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a first folded triangular prism state when the first angle is greater than the second angle and the first side of the third housing part contacts the middle part of the first display area; recognize that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a second folded triangular prism state when the first angle and the second angle are similar and the first side of the third housing part contacts the outer part of the first display area; and recognize that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a third folded triangular prism state when the first angle and the second angle are similar and the first side of the third housing part does not contact the first display area.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the first folded triangular prism state, the processor can display a clock / calendar application on the cover display.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the second folded triangular prism state, the processor can display a camera application on the cover display.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the third folded triangular prism state, the processor can display a video application on the cover display.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor may recognize that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a fourth folded triangular prism state when the first angle is smaller than the second angle and the first side of the first housing part contacts the middle part of the third display area.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the fourth folded triangular prism state, the processor may display an image that induces a change in the folded state on the cover display.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor may recognize that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a fifth folded triangular prism state when the first angle is greater than the second angle and the first side of the third housing part contacts the inner part of the first display area.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the fifth folded triangular prism state, the processor may be configured to activate a warning application to provide a damage warning.

[0019] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, in the case of the second folded triangular prism state, the processor may allow another antenna not positioned on the first side of the third housing part to perform the function of the antenna positioned on the first side of the third housing part.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the outer portion, the middle portion, and the inner portion of the first display area may be divided into a first segment and a second segment disposed on the second side of the first housing part. The outer portion, the middle portion, and the inner portion of the third display area may be divided into a third segment and a fourth segment disposed on the second side of the third housing part.

[0021] The above-described or other aspects, features, and benefits of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0022] FIG. 1a is a drawing showing a first state of an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 1b is a drawing showing a second state of an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 1c is a drawing showing a third state of an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 2a is a plan view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the flexible display removed.

[0026] FIG. 2b is a bottom view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and cover display removed.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a folded triangular prism state.

[0028] FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and cover display removed.

[0029] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the operation according to the folded triangular prism state of an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 6 is a side view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a first folded triangular prism state.

[0031] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a first folded triangular prism state.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a side view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a second folded triangular prism state.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a second folded triangular prism state.

[0034] FIG. 10 is a side view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a third folded triangular prism state.

[0035] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a third folded triangular prism state.

[0036] FIG. 12 is a side view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a fourth folded triangular prism state.

[0037] FIG. 13 is a side view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a fifth folded triangular prism state.

[0038] FIG. 14 is a bottom view of an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and cover display removed.

[0039] FIG. 1a is a drawing showing a first state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1b is a drawing showing a second state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1c is a drawing showing a third state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1a, 1b, and 1c, the electronic device (100) may include a housing part structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), a second hinge structure (160), and a display (170). The housing part structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0041] The first housing part (110) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the first hinge structure (150). The second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). While the first housing part (110) is rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) are rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the first housing part (110).

[0042] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). While the second housing part (120) is rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0043] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the electronic device (100). The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a) of the housing part structure (101). The first state (100a) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a)) of the housing part structure (101) can be described as an unfolded state (or unfolded state) of the electronic device (100) (or housing part structure (101)). In the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) may define the front of the electronic device (100). In the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the first state (100a), the electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0044] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100) (or a second state (100b) of the housing part structure (101). The second state (100b) of the electronic device (100) (or a second state (100b) of the housing part structure (101)) can be described as a folded state (or a folded state or a multi-folded state) of the electronic device (100) (or the housing part structure (101)). In the second state (100b), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. In the second state (100b), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction. For example, in the second state (100b), the front of the second housing part (120) may face the front of the first housing part (110), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face the rear of the first housing part (110). In the second state (100b), the rear of the second housing part (120) may be exposed to the outside. A display (170) may be placed on the rear of the second housing part (120). In the second state (100b), the rear of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside. A camera (175) may be placed on the rear of the third housing part (130). In the second state (100b), the electronic device (100) can be folded to improve portability and can provide visual information through a display (170) placed on the rear of the second housing part (120).

[0045] The electronic device (100) may further include a key button (139). The key button (139) may be exposed from a structure (e.g., an opening) formed on the side of the third housing part (130) and may partially protrude outside the electronic device (100). The key button (139) may provide physical input to a processing circuit inside the electronic device (100) by pressure transmitted from the outside. The key button (139) may not be included in the electronic device (100) and may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key displayed on a flexible display (140) or a display (170).

[0046] The key button (139) may be positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) so as to be exposed to the outside in the second state (100b). As the key button (139) is positioned on the side of the third housing part (130), it may be positioned in the direction in which the side of the third housing part (130) faces. Even if the display (170) in the second state (100b) is changed to the first state (100a) by a user, the position of the key button (139) positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) may not be moved. For example, referring to FIG. 1a, in the first state (100a), when the flexible display (140) is viewed from above, the key button (139) may be positioned on the right side. Referring to FIG. 1b, in the second state (100b), when viewing the display (170) from above, the key button (139) can be positioned on the right.

[0047] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100). The third state (100c) of the electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the electronic device (100) is partially folded and partially unfolded (or a single folding state or a half folding state). For example, in the third state (100c), the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction, and the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions. For example, in the third state (100c), the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be unfolded. In the third state (100c), the electronic device (100) can provide visual information through a part of the flexible display (140) (e.g., the third display area (140c)).

[0048] The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a) to the second state (100b) through the third state (100c). The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a), which is an unfolded state, to the third state (100c), which is a partially unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a), in which the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) face the same direction, to the third state (100c), in which the front of the first housing part (110) faces the front of the second housing part (120). The electronic device (100) can change from the third state (100c), which is a partially unfolded state, to the second state (100b), which is a folded state. For example, when changing from the third state (100c) to the second state (100b), the folded first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be placed on the third housing part (130).

[0049] A flexible display (140) can define the appearance of an electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) can be partially disposed within a housing part structure (101). The flexible display (140) can define the front of the electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the first housing part (110). The second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). A second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130).

[0050] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100). In the first state (100a), the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face substantially the same direction. In the first state (100a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in substantially the same plane as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and the third unbendable portion (143).

[0051] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100). In the second state (100b), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) faces the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the rear of the first housing part (110).

[0052] In the second state (100b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0053] In the second state (100b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. The second bendable portion (145) may further include a first deformation portion (145a), a second deformation portion (145b), and a flat portion (145c). The first deformation portion (145a) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the second unbendable portion (142), and the second deformation portion (145b) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the third unbendable portion (143). The planar portion (145c) may be positioned between the first deformation portion (145a) and the second deformation portion (145b). The planar portion (145c) may be supported by a support plate (e.g., the support plate (264) of FIG. 2a) that is distinct from the hinge plates of the second hinge structure (160) (e.g., the third hinge plate (262) and the fourth hinge plate (263) of FIG. 2a). Regardless of the state of the electronic device (100), the planar portion (145c) may remain flat. The first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) are unfolded in the first state (100a) and the third state (100b), and in the second state (100b), the first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) can be bent so that the second unbendable part (142) and the third unbendable part (143) face in different directions. In the second state (100b), the first housing part (110) can be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). In the second state (100b), the second bendable part (145) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the second hinge structure (160) can partially face the side (110c) of the first housing part (110).

[0054] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100). In the third state (100c), the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) faces the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the same direction as the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) may be placed on substantially the same plane.

[0055] In the third state (100c), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0056] In the third state (100c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is maintained in an unfolded state by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be unfolded so that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face each other in the same direction.

[0057] The display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may include a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and a third display area (140c). The display area represents an area capable of providing visual information from the flexible display (140). In a first state (100a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front of the housing part structure (101). For example, in the first state (100a), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. The electronic device (100) may provide a large display area to the user that includes the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c).

[0058] In the second state (100b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be visible. For example, in the second state (100b), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed.

[0059] In the third state (100c), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible from the front of the third housing part (130). For example, the third display area (140c) may be visually exposed, while the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) may not be visually exposed.

[0060] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display an image in a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, in a second state (100b), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated. In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display an image in a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100), the third display area (140c) may be activated, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated.

[0061] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display an image in a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, in a second state (100b), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image. As a non-limiting example, in a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display an image, the third display area (140c) provides visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0062] FIG. 2a is a plan view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the flexible display (140) removed. FIG. 2b is a bottom view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and cover display removed.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 2a and 2b, the electronic device (100) may include a first hinge structure (150) and a second hinge structure (160). The first width (w1) of the first hinge structure (150) may be narrower than the second width (w2) of the second hinge structure (160). The difference between the first width (w1) of the first hinge structure (150) and the second width (w2) of the second hinge structure (160) may be equal to or greater than the thickness of the first housing part (110). For example, the second hinge structure (160) may have a second width (w2) that is wider than the first width (w1) so that the first housing part (110) is positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) according to the second state (100b). The first hinge structure (150) may be referred to as a narrow hinge structure in that it has a narrower width than the second hinge structure (160). The second hinge structure (160) may be referred to as a wide hinge structure in that it has a wider width than the first hinge structure (150).

[0064] The first hinge structure (150) may include a first set of gears (251), a first hinge plate (252), and a second hinge plate (253). The first hinge plate (252) may be coupled to a first support portion (111) of the first housing part (110). The second hinge plate (254) may be coupled to a second support portion (121) of the second housing part (120). The gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) may be configured to rotate the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253). For example, the gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) can rotate the second hinge plate (252) (or the second housing part (120)) in conjunction with the rotation of the first hinge plate (253) (or the first housing part (110)). After the first hinge plate (252) (or the first housing part (110)) is rotated, the gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) can be rotated according to the rotation of the first hinge plate (252) (or the first housing part (110)). The second hinge plate (253) (or the second housing part (120)) may be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the first hinge plate (252) according to the rotation of the gears included in the first set of gears (251). The gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) may include a first gear (g11), a second gear (g12), a third gear (g13), and a fourth gear (g14). The first gear (g11) may be positioned adjacent to the first hinge plate (252), and the fourth gear (g14) may be positioned adjacent to the second hinge plate (253). The second gear (g12) and the third gear (g13) may be positioned between the first gear (g11) and the fourth gear (g14).The first gear (g11), the second gear (g12), the third gear (g13), and the fourth gear (g14) can be engaged sequentially. Depending on the first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) of the first gear (g11), the second gear (g12) engaged with the first gear (g11) can be rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) opposite to the first rotational direction. Depending on the second rotational direction of the second gear (g2), the third gear (g13) engaged with the second gear (g12) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the first rotational direction of the third gear (g13), the fourth gear (g14) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. As the first gear (g11) and the fourth gear (g14) rotate in different directions, the first housing part (110) connected to the first hinge plate (252) and the second housing part (120) connected to the second hinge plate (253) can be folded or unfolded.

[0065] The second hinge structure (160) may include a second set of gears (261), a third hinge plate (262), a fourth hinge plate (263), and a support plate (264). The third hinge plate (262) may be coupled to the second support portion (121) of the second housing part (120). The fourth hinge plate (263) may be coupled to the third support portion (131) of the third housing part (130). The gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) may be configured to rotate the third hinge plate (262) and the fourth hinge plate (263). For example, the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) can rotate the fourth hinge plate (263) (or the third housing part (130)) in conjunction with the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)). After the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)) is rotated, the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) can be rotated according to the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)). The fourth hinge plate (263) (or the third housing part (130)) can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) according to the rotation of the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set (261) of gears.

[0066] The gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set (261) of gears may include a first gear (g21), a second gear (g22), a third gear (g23), a fourth gear (g24), a fifth gear (g25), and a sixth gear (g26). The first gear (g21) may be positioned adjacent to the third hinge plate (262), and the sixth gear (g26) may be positioned adjacent to the fourth hinge plate (263). The second gear (g22), the third gear (g23), the fourth gear (g24), and the fifth gear (g25) may be positioned between the first gear (g21) and the sixth gear (g26). The first gear (g21), second gear (g22), third gear (g23), fourth gear (g24), fifth gear (g25), and sixth gear (g26) can be engaged sequentially. Depending on the first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) of the first gear (g21), the second gear (g22) engaged with the first gear (g21) can be rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) opposite to the first rotational direction. Depending on the second rotational direction of the second gear (g22), the third gear (g23) engaged with the second gear (g22) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the first rotational direction of the third gear (g23), the fourth gear (g24) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. Depending on the rotation of the fourth gear (g24) in the second rotational direction, the fifth gear (g25) engaged with the fourth gear (g24) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the rotation of the fifth gear (g25) in the first rotational direction, the sixth gear (g26) engaged with the fifth gear (g25) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. As the first gear (g21) and the sixth gear (g26) rotate in different directions, the second housing part (120) connected to the third hinge plate (262) and the third housing part (130) connected to the fourth hinge plate (263) can be folded or unfolded.

[0067] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may further include a spiral structure. The spiral structure may include a spiral groove formed in each hinge plate or a rotating member connected to the hinge plate and a moving member sliding along the spiral groove. The hinge plates connected to the hinge structure may be configured to rotate by substantially the same angular displacement through the spiral structure.

[0068] The electronic device (100) may include a first printed circuit board (271), a second printed circuit board (272), and a third printed circuit board (273).

[0069] A first printed circuit board (271) may be placed on a first support portion (111) of a first housing part (110). Hardware components within the first housing part (110) may be mounted on the first printed circuit board (271). A second printed circuit board (272) may be placed on a second support portion (121) of a second housing part (120). Hardware components within the second housing part (120) may be mounted on the second printed circuit board (272). A third printed circuit board (273) may be placed on a third support portion (131) of a third housing part (130). Hardware components within the third housing part (130) may be mounted on the third printed circuit board (273).

[0070] Hardware components placed on the first printed circuit board (271) can support or operate independently of hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) and / or hardware components placed on the third printed circuit board (273).

[0071] Hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) may support or operate independently of hardware components placed on the first printed circuit board (271) or the third printed circuit board (273). Hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) may include a speaker, a front camera, and / or a display driving circuit.

[0072] Hardware components disposed on the third printed circuit board (273) may include at least one processor (300) including a processing circuit (e.g., application processor (AP), communication processor (CP)), memory including one or more storage media, communication circuits, and a rear camera (175). The rear camera (175) may be exposed through a structure (e.g., an opening) on ​​the rear of the third housing part (130).

[0073] Memory is a configuration for storing various applications, instructions, data, etc. used in an electronic device (100). Memory may be configured separately from the processor (300) or integrated therein. Applications or instructions, etc. stored in memory are read out by the processor (300), and accordingly, the electronic device (100) can perform various operations described in various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0074] The electronic device (100) may further include a sub-printed circuit board (275) and flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290). The sub-printed circuit board (275) may be placed in at least a portion of the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130). The flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (280) and a second flexible printed circuit board (290). The first flexible printed circuit board (280) may electrically connect the printed circuit boards placed in each of the housing parts (110, 120, 130). The second flexible printed circuit board (290) can connect the printed circuit board (275) and the sub-printed circuit board (275) within the housing part in which the sub-printed circuit board (275) is placed by the second flexible printed circuit board (290).

[0075] Components within the electronic device (100) may be connected to at least one processor (300) within the third printed circuit board (273) via flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290). For example, a signal received from an antenna placed in the third housing part (130) may be transmitted to the third printed circuit board (273) where at least one processor (300) (e.g., AP or CP) is placed via a signal path (a) provided by the first flexible printed circuit board (280). A driving circuit for a flexible display (140) placed in the first housing part (110) may be connected to the third printed circuit board (273) where at least one processor (300) (e.g., AP) is placed via a signal path (b) provided by the sub-printed circuit board (275) and the first flexible printed circuit board (280). A driving circuit for a display (170) connected to a sub-printed circuit board (275) placed in a second housing part (120) (130) can be electrically connected to a third printed circuit board (273) on which at least one processor (300) (e.g., AP) is placed, through a signal path (c) provided by the sub-printed circuit board (275), the first flexible printed circuit board (280), and the second flexible printed circuit board (290).

[0076] The electronic device (100) may further include batteries. Each of the batteries may be attached to support parts (111, 121, 131) included in the housing parts (110, 120, 130). The support parts (111, 121, 131) may support rechargeable batteries.

[0077] The arrangement of hardware components is exemplary, and unlike the above, the rear camera (175) and the second printed circuit board (272) may be placed in the third housing part (130), and the third printed circuit board (273) may be placed in the second housing part (120).

[0078] In the description above, the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) are shown to rotate in opposite directions relative to the second housing part (120), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, while changing from the first state (100a) to the second state (100b), the first housing part (110) may rotate counterclockwise relative to the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) may rotate counterclockwise relative to the second housing part (120). As the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) rotate in the same direction, a portion of the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) in the second state may be visually exposed.

[0079] An electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may implement a state in which three housing parts are folded into a roughly triangular shape, as shown in FIG. 3. For convenience of explanation, this state is described below as a folded triangle pillar state. However, it is not limited thereto and may be described using various terms such as a triangle bending state, a prism flex state, a triangle mode, a prism flex mode, etc.

[0080] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the folded triangular prism state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 3, a folded triangular prism state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be formed by a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). According to one embodiment, the folded triangular prism state refers to a case where the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a roughly triangular prism shape (or prism shape). The folded triangular prism state of the electronic device (100) as shown in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a fourth state of the electronic device (100).

[0082] For example, in a folded triangular prism state, the sum of the three interior angles formed by the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) can be 180 degrees.

[0083] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is in a folded triangular prism state, the first housing part (110) forms a bottom, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may form two side walls. Additionally, in the folded triangular prism state, the rear side (-Z direction) of the first housing part (110) is in contact with a support surface (e.g., a surface on which the electronic device (100) is placed), and a cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120) and a camera (175) positioned at the rear of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside.

[0084] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may implement a plurality of folded triangular prism states. The plurality of folded triangular prism states may be determined by an angle formed by a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). Hereinafter, the angle between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) is referred to as the first angle (a1), and the angle between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) is referred to as the second angle (a2).

[0085] FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and cover display removed.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, and a fourth sensor.

[0087] The first sensor may be formed to detect whether the first housing part (110) is open. For example, the first sensor may be formed to detect whether the first housing part (110) is separated from the second housing part (120). According to one embodiment, the first sensor may be formed as a first Hall sensor (301). The first Hall sensor (301) may be placed on a second printed circuit board (272) placed in the second housing part (120). A first magnet (301m) that can be detected by the first Hall sensor (301) may be placed in the first housing part (110). The first magnet (301m) may be placed at a location in the first housing part (110) corresponding to the first Hall sensor (301). The first Hall sensor (301) may detect a magnetic field generated from the first magnet (301m) and output an electrical signal of a magnitude corresponding to the magnetic field.

[0088] The second sensor may be formed to detect whether the third housing part (130) is open. For example, the second sensor may be formed to detect whether the third housing part (130) is separated from the first housing part (110). According to one embodiment, the second sensor may be formed as a second Hall sensor (302). The second Hall sensor (302) may be placed on a third printed circuit board (273) placed in the third housing part (130). A second magnet (302m) that the second Hall sensor (302) can detect may be placed in the first housing part (110). The second magnet (302m) may be placed at a location in the first housing part (110) corresponding to the second Hall sensor (302). The second Hall sensor (302) may detect a magnetic field generated by the second magnet (302m) and output an electrical signal of a magnitude corresponding to the magnetic field.

[0089] The third sensor may be formed to detect an angle between the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130). For example, the third sensor may be formed to detect a first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) and a second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). According to one embodiment, the third sensor may be formed of a plurality of six-axis sensors.

[0090] For example, the six-axis sensor may be a sensor formed to measure the attitude and movement of an object. The six-axis sensor may include a 3-axis accelerometer that measures acceleration in the X, Y, and Z directions and a 3-axis gyroscope that measures angular velocity in the X, Y, and Z directions.

[0091] The third sensor may include a first six-axis sensor (303), a second six-axis sensor (304), and a third six-axis sensor (305).

[0092] The first six-axis sensor (303) can be placed on the first printed circuit board (271). Since the first printed circuit board (271) is placed on the first housing part (110), the first six-axis sensor (303) can measure the posture and movement of the first housing part (110) and output an electrical signal including these measured values.

[0093] The second six-axis sensor (304) can be placed on the second printed circuit board (272). Since the second printed circuit board (272) is placed on the second housing part (120), the second six-axis sensor (304) can measure the posture and movement of the second housing part (120) and output an electrical signal including these measured values.

[0094] The third six-axis sensor (305) can be placed on the third printed circuit board (273). Since the third printed circuit board (273) is placed on the third housing part (130), the third six-axis sensor (305) can measure the posture and movement of the third housing part (130) and output an electrical signal including these measured values.

[0095] The fourth sensor may be formed to detect an area of ​​the flexible display (140) that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts. For example, the fourth sensor may be formed to detect which of the outer part (140c1), middle part (140c2), and inner part (140c3) of the third display area (140c) the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts. According to one embodiment, the fourth sensor may be a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140). For example, the touch sensor (306) can detect where the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts the outer part (140c1), middle part (140c2), and inner part (140c3) of the third display area (140c), and output an electrical signal including contact location information.

[0096] FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining the operation according to the folded triangular prism state of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a processor (300).

[0098] The processor (300) can recognize which of the plurality of folded triangular prism states the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) have formed, based on electrical signals input from the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor. The processor (300) can be configured to execute an application corresponding to the recognized folded triangular prism state.

[0099] The processor (300) may be configured to detect whether the first housing part (110) is open using a first sensor. For example, a first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) may be used as the first sensor.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can check whether the first housing part (110) is open using the first Hall sensor (301). For example, if the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110) is separated from the second display area (140b) of the second housing part (120), the first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) may not be able to detect the first magnet (301m) placed in the first housing part (110), or the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the first Hall sensor (301) may change. Accordingly, the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the first Hall sensor (301) may change.

[0101] The processor (300) can identify whether the housing parts are open based on the magnitude of the changed magnetic field. Specifically, the processor (300) can recognize whether the second housing part (120) is open using the first Hall sensor (301).

[0102] When the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110) comes into contact with the second display area (140b) of the second housing part (120), the first Hall sensor (301) can detect the first magnet (301m), so the processor (300) can recognize that the second housing part (120) is closed.

[0103] The second sensor may be formed to detect whether the third housing part (130) is open. For example, a second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130) may be used as the second sensor.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can determine whether the third housing part (130) is open by using the second Hall sensor (302). For example, if the third display area (140c) of the third housing part (130) is separated from the rear of the first housing part (110) (e.g., the -Z direction in FIG. 3), the second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130) cannot detect the second magnet (302m) placed in the first housing part (110), or the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the second Hall sensor (302) may change, so the processor (300) can recognize that the third housing part (130) is open. When the third display area (140c) of the third housing part (130) comes into contact with the rear surface of the first housing part (110) (e.g., the -Z direction in FIG. 3), the second Hall sensor (302) can detect the second magnet (302m), so the processor (300) can recognize that the third housing part (130) is closed.

[0105] The third sensor may be formed to detect a first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) and a second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). For example, the third sensor may include a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in the first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in the second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in the third housing part (130).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can measure the acceleration and angular velocity of the first housing part (110) using the first six-axis sensor (303). The processor (300) can measure the acceleration and angular velocity of the second housing part (120) using the second six-axis sensor (304). The processor (300) can measure the acceleration and angular velocity of the third housing part (130) using the third six-axis sensor (305).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) using the first six-axis sensor (303) and the second six-axis sensor (304). The processor (300) can measure a second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) using the second six-axis sensor (304) and the third six-axis sensor (305).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can recognize whether the first housing part (110) is in a horizontal state using the first six-axis sensor (303).

[0109] The fourth sensor may be formed to detect an area of ​​the flexible display (140) that the first side of the third housing part (130) touches. For example, the fourth sensor may be implemented as a touch sensor (306) placed inside the flexible display (140).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can detect the area of ​​the flexible display (140) that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts using the touch sensor (306) of the flexible display (140). For example, the processor (300) can recognize where the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) is located among the outer part (140a1), middle part (140a2), and inner part (140a3) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) supported by the first housing part (110) using the touch sensor (306).

[0111] The processor (300) can recognize the folded triangular prism state formed by the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor. According to one embodiment, the processor (300) can recognize which of the plurality of folded triangular prism states the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) have formed by using electrical signals input from the first Hall sensor (301), the second Hall sensor (302), the first six-axis sensor (303), the second six-axis sensor (304), the third six-axis sensor (305), and the touch sensor (306).

[0112] The processor (300) may be configured to execute a plurality of applications stored in memory (309). Memory (309) may store a plurality of applications, various instructions, data, etc. used in the electronic device (100).

[0113] For example, the processor (300) may be configured to automatically execute an application corresponding to a recognized folded triangular prism state. According to one embodiment, the processor (300) may display any one of a clock / calendar application (311), a camera application (312), a video application (313), and a warning application (314) on the display (170) of the second housing part (120) according to the recognized folded triangular prism state.

[0114] For example, when the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are in a folded triangular prism state and the first side of the third housing part (130) is positioned on the upper surface of the first housing part (110), the processor (300) can execute the first application among a plurality of applications on the cover display (170).

[0115] For example, when the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are in a folded triangular prism state, and the first side of the third housing part (130) is located on the support surface rather than on the upper surface of the first housing part (110), the processor (300) can execute a second application among a plurality of applications on the cover display (170). The second application may be different from the first application.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the processor (300) may display a screen on the cover display (170) that allows selecting one of a plurality of applications appropriate for the recognized folded triangular prism state. At this time, the user may select and execute one of the plurality of applications displayed on the cover display (170).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the user can run an application desired by the user on the cover display (170) of the electronic device (100) in a folded triangular prism state.

[0118] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13, a plurality of folded triangular prism states of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0119] FIG. 6 is a side view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a first folded triangular prism state. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a first folded triangular prism state.

[0120] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (140), a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0121] The flexible display (140) may be supported by a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). In a folded triangular column state, the flexible display (140) may not display visual information.

[0122] In the first folded triangular prism state, the first housing part (110) forms the bottom, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can form two side walls.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (110) may include a first side (1101), a second side (1102), and a third side (1103). The second side (1101) and the third side (1103) of the first housing part (110) may be positioned at both ends of the first side (1101). The second side (1102) may be provided with two segments, namely a first segment (181) and a second segment (182). The two segments may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0124] The first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the first housing part (110) may face upward.

[0125] The first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110) can be divided into three parts based on two segments (181, 182): an outer part (140a1), a middle part (140a2), and an inner part (140a3). The outer part (140a1) of the first display area (140a) may be in contact with the first side (1101) of the first housing part (110). In other words, the outer part (140a1) of the first display area (140a) refers to the portion of the first display area (140a) between the first side (1101) and the first segment (181). The middle part (140a2) of the first display area (140a) may be located between the two segments (181, 182). In other words, the middle portion (140a2) of the first display area (140a) refers to the portion of the first display area (140a) between the first segment (181) and the second segment (182). The inner portion (140a3) of the first display area (140a) may be adjacent to the first hinge structure (150). In other words, the inner portion (140a3) of the first display area (140a) refers to the portion of the first display area (140a) between the first hinge structure (150) and the second segment (182). At least a portion of the outer portion (140a1) and the middle portion (140a2) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) may be exposed to the outside.

[0126] The second housing part (120) can be rotatably connected to the first housing part (110) by the first hinge structure (150). The first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be adjusted by the first hinge structure (150).

[0127] The second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the second housing part (120) may face the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the third housing part (130).

[0128] A cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120) can be exposed to the outside. Visual information can be displayed on the cover display (170) in a plurality of folded triangular column states.

[0129] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably connected to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be adjusted by the second hinge structure (160).

[0130] The third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the third housing part (130) may face the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the second housing part (120).

[0131] The camera (175) positioned at the rear of the third housing part (130) can be exposed to the outside. In the first folded triangular column state, the camera (175) can be operated to take a picture or record a video.

[0132] In the first folded triangular prism state illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be greater than the second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) (a1 > a2). The first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the middle portion (140a2) of the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110). In other words, the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the portion of the first display area (140a) between the first segment (181) and the second segment (182) of the first housing part (110).

[0133] The processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are open by using a first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) and a second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130). For example, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) are open from the second housing part (120) through the first Hall sensor (301) and the second Hall sensor (302).

[0134] The processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) and a second angle (a2) using a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in a first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in a second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in a third housing part (130).

[0135] The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts the middle part (140a2) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140).

[0136] In other words, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a first folded triangular prism state using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.

[0137] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a first folded triangular prism state, a cover display (170) positioned at the rear of a second housing part (120) may be positioned nearly vertically (e.g., about 70 to about 80 degrees). Therefore, the visibility of visual information displayed on the cover display (170) can be high at any angle or distance. Accordingly, the processor (300) can display a clock / calendar application (311) on the cover display (170). Here, the clock / calendar application (311) may refer to an application formed to display today's date and current time on the cover display (170).

[0138] For example, when the processor (300) recognizes that the electronic device (100) is positioned in a first folded triangular prism state, it can display a clock / calendar application (311) on the cover display (170) of the second housing part (120).

[0139] FIG. 8 is a side view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a second folded triangular prism state. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a second folded triangular prism state.

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (140), a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0141] The flexible display (140) may be supported by a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). In the second folded triangular column state, the flexible display (140) may not display visual information.

[0142] In the second folded triangular prism state, the first housing part (110) forms the bottom, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can form two side walls.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (110) may include a first side (1101), a second side (1102), and a third side (1103). The second side (1102) and the third side (1103) of the first housing part (110) may be positioned at both ends of the first side (1101). The second side (1102) of the first housing part (110) may be provided with two segments, namely a first segment (181) and a second segment (182). The two segments may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0144] The first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the first housing part (110) may face upward.

[0145] The first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110) can be divided into three parts based on two segments (181, 182), namely an outer part (140a1), a middle part (140a2), and an inner part (140a3). At least a portion of the outer part (140a1) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) can be exposed to the outside.

[0146] The second housing part (120) can be rotatably connected to the first housing part (110) by the first hinge structure (150). The first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be adjusted by the first hinge structure (150).

[0147] The second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the second housing part (120) may face the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the third housing part (130).

[0148] A cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120) can be exposed to the outside. Visual information can be displayed on the cover display (170) in the second folded triangular column state.

[0149] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably connected to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be adjusted by the second hinge structure (160).

[0150] The third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the third housing part (130) may face the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the second housing part (120).

[0151] The camera (175) positioned at the rear of the third housing part (130) can be exposed to the outside. In the second folded triangular column state, the camera (175) can be operated to take a picture or record a video.

[0152] In the second folded triangular prism state illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be similar to the second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). For example, the first angle (a1) may be slightly larger than the second angle (a2) (e.g., about 15 degrees or less). The first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the outer part (140a1) of the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110). In other words, the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the portion of the first display area (140a) between the first segment (181) of the first housing part (110) and the first side (1301).

[0153] The processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are open by using a first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) and a second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130). For example, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) are open from the second housing part (120) through the first Hall sensor (301) and the second Hall sensor (302).

[0154] The processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) and a second angle (a2) using a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in a first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in a second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in a third housing part (130).

[0155] The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) contacts the outer part (140a1) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140).

[0156] In other words, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a second folded triangular prism state using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.

[0157] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state, the field of view of a camera (175) positioned at the rear of a third housing part (130) may not be limited by the first housing part (110). Accordingly, the processor (300) can display a camera application (312) on a cover display (170). Here, the camera application (312) may refer to an application capable of controlling a camera (175) positioned at the rear of a second housing part (120) to take a photograph or video of a subject in front of the camera (175).

[0158] For example, when the processor (300) recognizes that the electronic device (100) is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state, it can display a camera application (312) on the display (170) of the second housing part (120).

[0159] When the electronic device (100) is positioned in the first folded triangular prism state shown in FIG. 6, the field of view of the camera (175) of the third housing part (130) may be limited by the first housing part (110). Therefore, the second folded triangular prism state may be more suitable for using the camera than the first folded triangular prism state.

[0160] FIG. 10 is a side view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a third folded triangular prism state. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a third folded triangular prism state.

[0161] Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (140), a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0162] The flexible display (140) may be supported by a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). In the third folded triangular column state, the flexible display (140) may not display visual information.

[0163] In the third folded triangular prism state, the first housing part (110) forms the bottom, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can form two side walls.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (110) may include a first side (1101), a second side (1102), and a third side (1103). The second side (1102) and the third side (1103) of the first housing part (110) may be positioned at both ends of the first side (1101). The second side (1102) of the first housing part (110) may be provided with two segments, namely a first segment (181) and a second segment (182). The two segments (181, 182) may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0165] The first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the front of the first housing part (110) may face upward.

[0166] The first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) can be divided into three parts based on two segmented sections (181, 182): an outer part (140c1), a middle part (140c2), and an inner part (140c3). The first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) may not be exposed to the outside. In other words, in the third folded triangular prism state, the entire area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0167] The second housing part (120) can be rotatably connected to the first housing part (110) by the first hinge structure (150). The first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be adjusted by the first hinge structure (150).

[0168] A cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120) can be exposed to the outside. In the third folded triangular column state, visual information can be displayed on the cover display (170).

[0169] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably connected to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be adjusted by the second hinge structure (160).

[0170] The third display area (140c) of the third housing part (130) can be divided into three parts based on two segments, namely the third segment (183) and the fourth segment (184), namely the outer part (140c1), the middle part (140c2), and the inner part (140c3).

[0171] The outer portion (140c1) of the third display area (140c) may be in contact with the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130). In other words, the outer portion (140c1) of the third display area (140c) refers to the portion of the third display area (140c) between the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) and the third segment (183). The middle portion (140c2) of the third display area (140c) may be located between the two segments (183, 184). In other words, the middle portion (140c2) of the third display area (140c) refers to the portion of the third display area (140c) between the third segment (183) and the fourth segment (184). The inner portion (140c3) of the third display area (140c) may be adjacent to the second hinge structure (160). In other words, the inner portion (140c3) of the third display area (140c) refers to the portion of the third display area (140c) between the second hinge structure (160) and the fourth segment (184).

[0172] An antenna may be placed on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130). A camera (175) placed on the rear of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside.

[0173] A first display area (140a) of a flexible display (140) positioned on the front of a first housing part (110), a second display area (140b) of a flexible display (140) positioned on the front of a second housing part (120), and a third display area (140c) of a flexible display (140) positioned on the front of a third housing part (130) may face each other. That is, the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may form a triangle.

[0174] In the third folded triangular prism state illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be similar to the second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). For example, the first angle (a1) may be slightly smaller than the second angle (a2) (e.g., about 5 degrees or less). In other words, the first side (1101) of the first housing part (110) may contact or be adjacent to the outer part (140c1) of the third display area (140c) of the third housing part (130). For example, a part of the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may contact the support surface on which the first housing part (110) is placed.

[0175] The processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are open by using a first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) and a second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130). For example, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) are open from the second housing part (120) through the first Hall sensor (301) and the second Hall sensor (302).

[0176] The processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) and a second angle (a2) using a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in a first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in a second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in a third housing part (130).

[0177] The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) does not come into contact with the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) by using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140). The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1101) of the first housing part (110) comes into contact with the outer part (140c1) of the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) by using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140).

[0178] In other words, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a third folded triangular prism state using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.

[0179] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is arranged in a third folded triangular prism state, the performance of an antenna arranged on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may not be degraded.

[0180] When the electronic device (100) is positioned in a first folded triangular prism state and a second folded triangular prism state, the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110). Then, since the antenna positioned on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may be obscured by the first housing part (110), the performance of the antenna positioned on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may be degraded. Therefore, when streaming a video using the cover display (170) of the second housing part (120) in the first folded triangular prism state and the second folded triangular prism state, the streaming transmission speed is reduced, and the video may not play smoothly.

[0181] However, in the case of the third folded triangular prism state, the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) is not obscured by the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110), or the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) does not overlap with the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110), so the performance of the antenna placed on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may not be degraded. Accordingly, in the third folded triangular prism state, the processor (300) can display a video application (313) on the cover display (170) placed at the rear of the second housing part (120). Here, the video application (313) may refer to an application capable of streaming video to the cover display (170) placed at the rear of the second housing part (120).

[0182] For example, when the processor (300) recognizes that the electronic device (100) is positioned in a third folded triangular prism state, it can display a video application (313) on the cover display (170) of the third housing part (130).

[0183] FIG. 12 is a side view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a fourth folded triangular prism state.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (140), a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0185] The flexible display (140), the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are identical to the above-described embodiment, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0186] In the fourth folded triangular prism state, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be smaller than the second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). The first side (1101) of the first housing part (110) may come into contact with the middle portion (140c2) of the third display area (140c) of the third housing part (130).

[0187] In the case of the fourth folded triangular prism state, the electronic device (100) may have a first hinge structure (150) positioned between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120), and a portion of the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the support surface. Thus, the rear surface of the first housing part (110) may not come into contact with the support surface.

[0188] The processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are open by using the first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) and the second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130).

[0189] The processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) and a second angle (a2) using a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in a first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in a second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in a third housing part (130).

[0190] The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1101) of the first housing part (110) contacts the middle part (140c2) of the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140). The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) does not contact the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140).

[0191] In other words, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a fourth folded triangular prism state using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.

[0192] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a fourth folded triangular prism state, the lower surface of the first housing part (110) does not come into contact with the support surface, so the electronic device (100) may be in an unstable state. Accordingly, in the fourth folded triangular prism state, the processor (300) can display a warning application (314) on a cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120).

[0193] Here, the warning application (314) may be an image that induces a change in the folded state. For example, the warning application (314) may be a pop-up image recommending a change to a stable folded triangular prism state because the current folded triangular prism state of the electronic device (100) is unstable. The stable folded triangular prism state may include a first folded triangular prism state, a second folded triangular prism state, and a third folded triangular prism state.

[0194] For example, when the processor (300) recognizes that the electronic device (100) is positioned in a fourth folded triangular prism state, it can display a warning application (314) on the cover display (170) of the second housing part (120).

[0195] FIG. 13 is a side view showing an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure arranged in a fifth folded triangular prism state.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (140), a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0197] The flexible display (140), the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are identical to the above-described embodiment, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0198] In the fifth folded triangular prism state, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be greater than the second angle (a2) between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). At this time, the first angle (a1) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be approximately 90 degrees. The first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may come into contact with the inner part (140a3) of the first display area (140a) of the first housing part (110).

[0199] The processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are open by using the first Hall sensor (301) placed in the second housing part (120) and the second Hall sensor (302) placed in the third housing part (130).

[0200] The processor (300) can measure a first angle (a1) and a second angle (a2) using a first six-axis sensor (303) placed in a first housing part (110), a second six-axis sensor (304) placed in a second housing part (120), and a third six-axis sensor (305) placed in a third housing part (130).

[0201] The processor (300) can recognize that the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) is in contact with the inner part (140a3) of the first display area (140a) of the flexible display (140) by using a touch sensor (306) placed on the flexible display (140).

[0202] In other words, the processor (300) can recognize that the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) are arranged in a fifth folded triangular prism state using the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor.

[0203] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a fifth folded triangular prism state, the portion of the flexible display (140) between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be excessively bent. In other words, there is a risk that the flexible display (140) may be damaged in the fifth folded triangular prism state.

[0204] Accordingly, in the fifth folded triangular prism state, the processor (300) can display a warning application (314) on a cover display (170) positioned at the rear of the second housing part (120).

[0205] Here, the warning application (314) may be an image that warns of damage to the flexible display (140) and induces a change in the folded state. For example, the warning application (314) may be a pop-up image recommending a change to a stable folded triangular prism state because there is a possibility that the flexible display (140) may be damaged due to the current folded triangular prism state of the electronic device (100). At this time, the warning application may generate a warning sound through the speaker of the electronic device (100). Alternatively, the warning application may warn the user by vibrating the electronic device (100) through the haptic module of the electronic device (100).

[0206] For example, when the processor (300) recognizes that the electronic device (100) is positioned in the fifth folded triangular prism state, it may display a warning application (314) on the cover display (170) of the second housing part (120), generate a warning sound through a speaker, or generate a vibration through a haptic module.

[0207] As described above, when an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state, the performance of an antenna positioned on the first side (1301) of a third housing part (130) may be degraded. An electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be formed to prevent or minimize such degradation of the antenna's performance.

[0208] FIG. 14 is a bottom view of an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with the rear cover and display removed.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 14, an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0210] The first housing part (110) may include a first side (1101), a second side (1102), and a third side (1103). The second side (1102) and the third side (1103) of the first housing part (110) may be positioned perpendicularly to both ends of the first side (1101). The second side (1102) of the first housing part (110) may include two segments, namely a first segment (181) and a second segment (182). The third side (1103) of the first housing part (110) may include two segments.

[0211] The second housing part (120) may include a first side (1201) and a second side (1202). The first side (1201) and the second side (1202) of the second housing part (120) may be arranged parallel to each other. The first side (1201) of the second housing part (120) may include two segments. The second side (1202) of the second housing part (120) may include two segments, namely a ninth segment (189) and a tenth segment (190).

[0212] The third housing part (130) may include a first side (1301), a second side (1302), and a third side (1303). The second side (1302) and the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130) may be positioned perpendicularly to both ends of the first side (1301). The first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may include two segments, namely a fifth segment (185) and a sixth segment (186). The second side (1302) of the third housing part (130) may include two segments, namely a third segment (183) and a fourth segment (184). The third side (1303) of the third housing part (130) may include two segments, namely the seventh segment (187) and the eighth segment (188).

[0213] An antenna may be disposed on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130). The antenna may include a first antenna (191), a second antenna (192), a third antenna (193), and a fourth antenna (194).

[0214] The first antenna (191) may be positioned at the corner where the first side (1301) and the second side (1302) of the third housing part (130) meet. The first antenna (191) may be positioned between the third segment (183) and the fifth segment (185). The second antenna (192) and the third antenna (193) may be positioned between the two segments positioned on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130), namely the fifth segment (185) and the sixth segment (186). The second antenna (192) and the third antenna (193) may be positioned spaced apart from each other. The fourth antenna (194) may be positioned at the corner where the first side (1301) and the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130) meet. The fourth antenna (1304) can be positioned between the sixth segment (186) and the seventh segment (187).

[0215] A portion of the first antenna (191) may be disposed on the second side (1302) of the third housing part (130). The first antenna (191) may be disposed between the fifth segment (185) of the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) and the third segment (183) of the second side (1302). A seventh antenna (187) may be disposed on the second side (1302) of the third housing part (130). The seventh antenna (187) may be disposed between the third segment (183) and the fourth segment (184) on the second side (1302) of the third housing part (130).

[0216] A portion of the fourth antenna (194) may be disposed on the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130). The fourth antenna (194) may be disposed between the sixth segment (186) of the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) and the seventh segment (187) of the third side (1303). The fifth antenna (195) and the sixth antenna (196) may be disposed on the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130). The fifth antenna (195) may be disposed between the seventh segment (187) and the eighth segment (188) on the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130). The sixth antenna (196) can be positioned between the eighth segment (188) and one end of the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130) on the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130).

[0217] An eighth antenna (198) and a ninth antenna (199) may be disposed on the second side (1202) of the second housing part (120). The eighth antenna (198) may be disposed between one end of the second side (1202) of the second housing part (120) and the ninth segment (189). The ninth antenna (199) may be disposed between the ninth segment (189) and the tenth segment (199) of the second side (1202) of the second housing part (120).

[0218] An electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a tuner (320). For example, the tuner (320) may be disposed in a third housing part (130). The tuner (320) may be disposed in the third housing part (130) adjacent to the first antenna (191).

[0219] An electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a plurality of switches (321). The plurality of switches (321) may be disposed in a third housing part (130) adjacent to a plurality of antennas (191 to 197). For example, the plurality of switches (321) may be disposed adjacent to a first side (1301), a second side (1302), and a third side (1303) of the third housing part (130) in which the plurality of antennas (191 to 197) are disposed. The plurality of switches (321) may be formed to switch the connection of the plurality of antennas (191 to 197).

[0220] When an electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state, the performance of the first antenna (191), second antenna (192), third antenna (193), and fourth antenna (194) positioned on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) may be degraded. In this case, if one of the four antennas used on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130) is connected to another antenna not positioned on the first side (1301) of the third housing part (130), the degradation of the antenna's performance can be prevented.

[0221] For example, when the electronic device (100) is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state while using the fourth antenna (194) for WiFi 5 GHz band communication, the processor (300) can switch the circuit connected to the fourth antenna (194) to the sixth antenna (196) capable of WiFi 5 GHz band communication. Since the sixth antenna (196) is positioned on the third side (1303) of the third housing part (130), it is not interfered with by the first housing part (110) when the electronic device (100) is positioned in the second folded triangular prism state. Therefore, the electronic device (100) can smoothly perform WiFi 5 GHz band communication.

[0222] For example, when the electronic device (100) is positioned in a second folded triangular prism state while the first antenna (191) is in use, the matching value of the first antenna (191) or antenna ground can be changed through the tuner (320) and switch (321) connected to the first antenna (191) to prevent or minimize the performance degradation of the first antenna (191).

[0223] An electronic device (100) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure having a structure as described above is formed so that an appropriate application corresponding to a plurality of folded triangular prism states can be automatically executed, thereby improving user convenience.

[0224] Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described above with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and equivalents.

Claims

1. Flexible display; A first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part arranged parallel to each other, supporting the above-mentioned flexible display; A cover display positioned on the rear of the second housing part; A first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part; A second hinge structure rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part; processor; and It includes memory for storing at least one instruction, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device, When the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are folded into a triangular prism shape, and the first side of the third housing part is positioned on the flexible display supported by the first housing part, a first application is executed and displayed on the cover display. An electronic device that executes a second application and displays it on the cover display when the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are folded into a triangular prism shape and the first side of the third housing part is positioned on a support surface.

2. In Paragraph 1, A first printed circuit board disposed in the first housing part above; A second printed circuit board disposed in the second housing part; and An electronic device further comprising a third printed circuit board disposed in the third housing part.

3. In Paragraph 2, A first Hall sensor disposed on the second printed circuit board; and It further includes a second Hall sensor disposed on the third printed circuit board; and An electronic device in which the processor recognizes whether the first housing part is open using the first Hall sensor and recognizes whether the third housing part is open using the second Hall sensor.

4. In Paragraph 3, A first six-axis sensor disposed on the first printed circuit board; A second six-axis sensor disposed on the second printed circuit board; and A third six-axis sensor disposed on the third printed circuit board; comprising, An electronic device in which the processor measures a first angle between the first housing part and the second housing part using the first six-axis sensor and the second six-axis sensor, and measures a second angle between the second housing part and the third housing part using the second six-axis sensor and the third six-axis sensor.

5. In Paragraph 4, It further includes a touch sensor disposed on the flexible display, The above processor is an electronic device that detects an area of ​​the flexible display that the first side of the third housing part touches using the touch sensor.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above flexible display is, A first display area supported by the first housing part; A second display area supported by the second housing part; and It includes a third display area supported by the third housing part; and The above-mentioned first display area includes an outer part, a middle part, and an inner part, and The above third display area includes an outer part, a middle part, and an inner part, and The above processor is, If the first angle is greater than the second angle and the first side of the third housing part contacts the middle part of the first display area, the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are recognized as being in a first folded triangular prism state, and If the first angle and the second angle are similar, and the first side of the third housing part contacts the outer part of the first display area, the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are recognized as being in a second folded triangular prism state, and An electronic device that recognizes that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a third folded triangular prism state when the first angle and the second angle are similar and the first side of the third housing part does not contact the first display area.

7. In Paragraph 6, In the case of the first folded triangular prism state, the processor is an electronic device that displays a clock / calendar application on the cover display.

8. In Paragraph 6, In the case of the second folded triangular prism state, the processor is an electronic device that displays a camera application on the cover display.

9. In Paragraph 6, In the case of the third folded triangular prism state, the processor is an electronic device that displays a video application on the cover display.

10. In Paragraph 6, The above processor is, An electronic device that recognizes that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a fourth folded triangular prism state when the first angle is smaller than the second angle and the first side of the first housing part contacts the middle part of the third display area.

11. In Paragraph 10, In the case of the above-mentioned fourth folded triangular prism state, the processor displays an image that induces a change in the folded state on the cover display, an electronic device.

12. In Paragraph 6, The above processor is, An electronic device that recognizes that the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part are in a fifth folded triangular prism state when the first angle is greater than the second angle and the first side of the third housing part contacts the inner part of the first display area.

13. In Paragraph 12, An electronic device configured such that, in the case of the above-mentioned fifth folded triangular prism state, the processor activates a warning application to issue a damage warning.

14. In Paragraph 6, In the case of the second folded triangular prism state, the processor is an electronic device that allows another antenna not placed on the first side of the third housing part to perform the function of the antenna placed on the first side of the third housing part.

15. In Paragraph 6, The outer portion, the middle portion, and the inner portion of the first display area are divided into a first segment and a second segment disposed on the second side of the first housing part, and An electronic device in which the outer part, the middle part, and the inner part of the third display area are divided into a third segment and a fourth segment disposed on the second side of the third housing part.

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