Electronic device comprising connector support member
The support member and tape fixation in electronic devices secure connectors to their sockets, addressing the risk of separation due to external impacts, enhancing durability and maintaining electrical connectivity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
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Abstract
Description
Electronic device including a connector support member
[0001] An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising a connector support member.
[0002] Recently, electronic devices have been becoming increasingly smaller, while their functions have been becoming increasingly diverse. Consequently, electrical components embedded in electronic devices can be positioned with increasingly narrow spacing from surrounding structures, and various methods are being sought to efficiently arrange each electrical component.
[0003] An electronic device may include a plurality of substrates (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB), a main PCB, a sub PCB), and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) for electrically connecting the plurality of substrates to each other (e.g., an electrical connection member, a connection cable). For example, the FPCB may include connectors at both ends and may be electrically connected to the substrate in a manner such that the connectors are connected to a socket (e.g., a receptacle) of the substrate. For example, in a structure in which a first substrate and a second substrate are arranged with a battery in between, the FPCB may electrically connect the first substrate and the second substrate by crossing the battery.
[0004] As electronic devices become smaller, the substrate placed within the internal space of the electronic device also becomes smaller. As the substrate gradually becomes smaller, the positions of the sockets included in the substrate may change, and a situation may occur where multiple FPCBs connected to the sockets overlap each other. For example, multiple sockets arranged horizontally may be changed to a vertical arrangement, and multiple FPCBs may be connected to the sockets in a form where they overlap at least partially. To prevent the connector from coming out of the socket or the connector from being damaged due to external impact while the connector is connected to the socket of the substrate, the electronic device may include a support plate that supports the connector and the socket.
[0005] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can process the shape of a support plate supporting a connector so that the connector connected to the socket is not separated from the socket due to external impact.
[0006] The information described above may be provided as background art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.
[0007] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an electrical connection member (e.g., a connection cable, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) cable) that electrically connects a main board and a sub-board (e.g., an electrical element). For example, the electrical connection member may include a connector for being at least partially coupled to a receptacle (e.g., a socket) of a board. The electrical connection member may be connected to a receptacle of a first board through a first connector disposed at one end and to a receptacle of a second board through a second connector disposed at the other end. For example, the electrical connection member may electrically connect the first board and the second board.
[0008] In an electronic device structure in which a connector of an electrical connection member is connected to a receptacle (e.g., socket) of a substrate, a situation may occur in which the connector is damaged or separated from the receptacle due to impact from an external environment. For example, an electrical connection member connecting a first substrate and a second substrate may be positioned in a manner that at least partially overlaps a battery placed between the first substrate and the second substrate. For example, the electrical connection member may be positioned adjacent to one side of the battery or positioned in physical contact. According to one embodiment, when an external impact (e.g., a drop) occurs to the electronic device, the battery moves, and due to the movement of the battery, a physical force is applied to the electrical connection member, and the electrical connection member may move at least partially. When the electrical connection member moves, a problem may occur in which the connector of the electrical connection member separates from the receptacle (e.g., socket) of the substrate.
[0009] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may require a support member (e.g., a support plate) that physically supports a connector so that the connector connected to a receptacle (e.g., a socket) of a substrate is not damaged by external impact or separated from the receptacle. By using the support member, the electronic device can support the connector at least partially and prevent the connector from separating from the receptacle. For example, the connector may remain electrically connected to the receptacle.
[0010] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may provide a support member (e.g., a support plate) that physically supports the connector so that the connector does not separate from the receptacle even when an external shock occurs. For example, the support member may be designed to include a beading structure that physically presses the electrical connection member to which the connector is connected. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a tape member to which the connector and a fixing member disposed within a set distance from the connector are attached together so that the connector does not separate from the receptacle even when an external shock occurs. For example, the tape member may be attached to the connector and the fixing member together to at least partially fix the connector so that the connector does not separate from the receptacle.
[0011] The technical tasks intended to be accomplished in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this document belongs from the description below.
[0012] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a housing; a substrate disposed in the housing and comprising a first receptacle and a second receptacle; a support plate disposed to overlap with the substrate with the first receptacle and the second receptacle in between; a first electrical connection member comprising a first connector connected to the first receptacle and an FPCB extending from the first connector and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing; and a second electrical connection member comprising a second connector connected to the second receptacle and an FPCB extending from the second connector in a manner that overlaps at least partially with the first connector and the first electrical connection member and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing. The support plate may include a stepped extension along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member from the edge of the first connector.
[0013] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may comprise a housing; a substrate disposed in the housing and comprising a first receptacle and a second receptacle; a support plate disposed to overlap with the substrate with the first receptacle and the second receptacle in between; a first electrical connection member comprising a first connector connected to the first receptacle and an FPCB extending from the first connector and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing; a second electrical connection member comprising a second connector connected to the second receptacle and an FPCB extending from the second connector in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector and the first electrical connection member and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing; a fixing member disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle on the substrate; and a tape member disposed between the second connector and the support plate and attached at least partially to the second connector. The tape member extends to at least a portion between the fixing member and the support plate and can be attached to at least a portion of the fixing member.
[0014] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may comprise a housing; a substrate disposed in the housing and comprising a first receptacle and a second receptacle; a support plate disposed to overlap with the substrate with the first receptacle and the second receptacle in between; a first electrical connection member comprising a first connector connected to the first receptacle and an FPCB extending from the first connector and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing; a second electrical connection member comprising a second connector connected to the second receptacle and an FPCB extending from the second connector in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector and the first electrical connection member and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing; a fixing member disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle on the substrate; and a tape member disposed between the second connector and the support plate and attached at least partially to the second connector. The support plate may include a stepped extension along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member from the edge of the first connector. The tape member extends to at least a portion between the fixing member and the support plate and may be attached to at least a portion of the fixing member.
[0015] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a support member (e.g., a support plate) for at least partially securing the connector so that the connector of the electrical connection member is not separated from the receptacle (e.g., a socket) of the substrate. For example, the support member may be designed to include a beading structure in which the electrical connection member is physically supported. For example, a tape member for securing the connector may be disposed between the support member and the connector, and the tape member may extend to a fixing member disposed within a certain distance from the connector. The tape member may be attached together to the connector and the fixing member and may secure the placement of the connector.
[0016] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can improve durability against external impacts (e.g., drop impacts). For example, by fixing the position of the connector, the situation in which the connector separates from the receptacle due to external impact can be prevented. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be modified to include a beading structure for the support member. The electronic device may fix the position of the connector using a thin tape member. Even when the beading structure is included in the support member, or when a tape member is included between the support member and the connector, the thickness of the electronic device may not change. According to one embodiment, the electronic device provides a design in which the position of the connector is fixed without variation in thickness. According to one embodiment, the tape member may be implemented as at least one of a conductive member or a non-conductive member. The tape member may be implemented without considering the electrical characteristics of the electronic device, and the degree of freedom of design may be improved.
[0017] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may implement a support member including a beading structure so that the connector of the electrical connection member is not separated from the receptacle of the substrate. The electronic device may include a tape member disposed between the support member and the connector and attached to the connector and the fixing member. For example, the tape member may be freely designed without consideration of electrical characteristics. The degree of design freedom for the electronic device may be improved.
[0018] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.
[0019] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.
[0020] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 2a is a front perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 2b is a rear perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 3a is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 2b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 3b is a drawing showing the rear of an electronic device in which a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) including a rear cover and a conductive pattern for wireless charging according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is omitted, and a plurality of connectors for a plurality of electrical connection members are arranged in a row.
[0025] FIG. 3c is a drawing showing the rear of an electronic device in which a rear cover and an FPCB including a conductive pattern for wireless charging according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are omitted, and a plurality of connectors for a plurality of electrical connection members are vertically arranged.
[0026] FIG. 4a is a drawing illustrating the arrangement of a first connector of a first electrical connection member and a second connector of a second electrical connection member in a structure in which a first electrical connection member and a second electrical connection member are arranged in a form that overlaps at least partially according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4b is a drawing illustrating a form in which a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure covers a first connector and a second connector connected to a receptacle of a substrate.
[0028] FIG. 5 is an internal cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line AA' of FIG. 4b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a support member when viewed from the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 6b is a drawing illustrating a beading structure of a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 6c is an internal cross-sectional view of a beading structure cut along the line BB' of FIG. 6b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member when viewed from the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 7b is a drawing illustrating the process of attaching a tape member from a connector toward a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] FIG. 7c is a drawing illustrating the tension caused by the tape member when the tape member is attached to the connector and the fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the shape of a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating various forms of a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating various beading structures of a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating a support member designed to include a plurality of beading structures having different heights when the heights of a first connector and a second connector are different from each other, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 11b is a drawing illustrating a support member designed to include a beading structure along the opposite direction of the path where other parts exist along the path of an electrical connection member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.
[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).
[0042] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., a program (140)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.
[0043] The auxiliary processor (123) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor (CP)) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., a server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.
[0044] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).
[0045] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).
[0046] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).
[0047] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.
[0048] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.
[0049] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).
[0050] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
[0051] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
[0052] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).
[0053] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.
[0054] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
[0055] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
[0056] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
[0057] A communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors (CP) that operate independently of a processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).
[0058] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.
[0059] The antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to an external source (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive it from an external source. According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna, a first antenna, a second antenna). For example, the first antenna may generate a first antenna signal according to a first direction based on a linear polarization method, and the second antenna may generate a second antenna signal according to a second direction different from the first direction based on a linear polarization method. For example, the first antenna signal and the second antenna signal may be implemented in directions perpendicular to each other. If the first antenna signal is a communication signal according to the x-axis direction, the second antenna signal may include a communication signal according to the y-axis direction.
[0060] According to one embodiment, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as a first network (198) or a second network (199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).
[0061] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.
[0062] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.
[0063] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
[0064] FIG. 2a is a front perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2b is a rear perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0065] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2a and 2b may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
[0066] Referring to FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) comprising a first surface (or front) (210A), a second surface (or rear) (210B), and a side (210C) surrounding the space between the first surface (210A) and the second surface (210B). In other embodiments (not shown), the housing (210) may refer to a structure forming some of the first surface (210A), the second surface (210B), and the side (210C). According to one embodiment, the first surface (210A) may be formed by a front plate (202) (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers) in which at least a portion is substantially transparent. The second surface (210B) may be formed by a rear plate (211) that is substantially opaque. The rear plate (211) may be formed, for example, by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The side (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") (218) comprising metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211). In some embodiments, the rear plate (211) and the side bezel structure (218) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).
[0067] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate (202) may include a first region (210D) that curves seamlessly from the first surface (210A) toward the rear plate at both ends of the long edge of the front plate. In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 2b), the rear plate (211) may include a second region (210E) that curves seamlessly from the second surface (210B) toward the front plate at both ends of the long edge. In some embodiments, the front plate (202) or the rear plate (211) may include only one of the first region (210D) or the second region (210E). In some embodiments, the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211) may not include the first region and the second region, but may include only a flat plane positioned parallel to the second surface (210B). In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device, the side bezel structure (218) may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first region (210D) or the second region (210E) as above, and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side that includes the first region or the second region.
[0068] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (201), an input device (203), an audio output device (207, 214), a sensor module (204, 219), a camera module (205, 212, 213), a key input device (217), an indicator (not shown), and a connector (208). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (217), or an indicator) or additionally include other components.
[0069] The display (201) may be exposed, for example, through a substantial portion of the front plate (202). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display (201) may be exposed through the front plate (202) forming the first surface (210A) and the first area (210D) of the side (210C). The display (201) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor module (204, 219) and / or at least a portion of the key input device (217) may be placed in the first area (210D) and / or the second area (210E).
[0070] The input device (203) may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device (203) may include a plurality of microphones positioned to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device (207, 214) may include speakers. The speakers may include an external speaker (207) and a call receiver (214). In some embodiments, the microphone, speakers, and connector (208) may be positioned in the space of the electronic device (200) and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the housing (210). In some embodiments, the hole formed in the housing (210) may be used for both the microphone and the speakers. In some embodiments, the sound output device (207, 214) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates with the hole formed in the housing (210) excluded. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a tray member positioned through at least a portion of the side bezel structure (218).
[0071] The sensor module (204, 219) can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204, 219) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210), and / or a third sensor module (219) (e.g., HRM sensor) disposed on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface (210A) of the housing (210). The fingerprint sensor (e.g., ultrasonic or optical fingerprint sensor) may be disposed below the display (201) on the first surface (210A). The electronic device (200) may further include at least one of an unillustrated sensor module, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor (204).
[0072] The camera modules (205, 212, 213) may include a first camera device (205) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the electronic device (200), a second camera device (212) disposed on a second surface (210B), and / or a flash (213). The camera modules (205, 212) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (213) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device (200).
[0073] A key input device (217) may be placed on the side (210C) of the housing (210). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (217), and the key input device (217) not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (201). In another embodiment, the key input device (217) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display (201).
[0074] The indicator may be placed, for example, on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210). The indicator may, for example, provide status information of the electronic device (200) in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element may, for example, provide a light source that is coupled with the operation of the camera module (205). The indicator may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.
[0075] The connector hole (208) may include a first connector hole (208) capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an IF module (interface connector port module)) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and / or a second connector hole (or earphone jack) capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.
[0076] Some of the camera modules (205, 212), some of the sensor modules (204, 219), or indicators may be positioned to be exposed through the display (201). For example, the camera module (205), sensor module (204), or indicator may be positioned to come into contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area perforated from the internal space of the electronic device (200) to the front plate (202) of the display (201). According to one embodiment, the area where the display (201) and the camera module (205) face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a certain transmittance as part of the area for displaying content. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. These transparent areas may include an area that overlaps with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the camera module (205) through which light passes to form an image with an image sensor to generate an image. For example, the transparent area of the display (201) may include an area with a lower pixel density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace the opening. For example, the camera module (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In another embodiment, some sensor modules (204) may be positioned to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate (202) within the internal space of the electronic device. For example, in this case, the area of the display (201) facing the sensor modules may not require a perforated opening.
[0077] FIG. 3a is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3b is a drawing showing the rear view of an electronic device in which a rear cover (211) and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (301) including a conductive pattern for wireless charging are omitted, and a plurality of connectors for a plurality of electrical connection members are arranged in a row, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3c is a drawing showing the rear view of an electronic device in which a rear cover and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) including a conductive pattern for wireless charging are omitted, and a plurality of connectors for a plurality of electrical connection members are arranged vertically, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0078] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3a to 3c may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2a and 2b, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
[0079] Referring to FIGS. 3a through 3c, the electronic device (200) may include a side frame (218) (e.g., a side bezel structure or a side member), an extension member (2181) (e.g., a bracket, a support member or a support structure) extending from the side frame (218) into the internal space (2101) of the electronic device (200), a front cover (202) (e.g., a front plate, a first plate or a first cover) coupled to one side of the side frame (218), and a rear cover (211) (e.g., a rear plate, a second plate or a second cover) coupled to the other side of the side frame (218) so as to face in the opposite direction to the front cover (202). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 2a) (e.g., a housing structure) formed by combining the side frame (218), the front cover (202), and the rear cover (211). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a substrate (240) connected to a display (201) (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1) and a camera module (212) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) disposed in the internal space (2101) of the housing, a battery (243) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1), a sub-substrate (241) spaced apart from the substrate (240) with the battery (243) in between, and a module assembly (242) electrically connected to the sub-substrate (241) (e.g., speaker assembly, microphone assembly, or interface connector assembly). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device (200) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2a, and redundant descriptions are omitted below.
[0080] According to various embodiments, the extension member (2181) may be disposed inside the electronic device (200) and connected to the side frame (218) or formed integrally with the side frame (218). The extension member (2181) may be formed, for example, from a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., polymer) material. The extension member (2181) may have a display (201) attached to a first surface (218a), and a substrate (240), a sub-substrate (241), a module assembly (242), a battery (243), and a protection circuit board (310) connected to the battery (243) attached to a second surface (218b) facing in the opposite direction to the first surface (218a). The electronic device (200) may include a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface disposed on the substrate (240). The processor (120) may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
[0081] The memory (130) may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.
[0082] The interface may include, for example, an HDMI (high definition multimedia interface), a USB (universal serial bus) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device (200) to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.
[0083] The battery (243) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (200) and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (243) may be positioned side-by-side so as to be substantially coplanar with, for example, the substrate (240) and the sub-substrate (241). The battery (243) may be embedded inside the electronic device (200). The battery (243) may be electrically connected to a protection circuit module (310) that at least partially controls the function and operation of the battery (243). In some embodiments, the battery (243) may be detachably positioned from the electronic device (200).
[0084] According to one embodiment, the battery (243) may be electrically connected to a protection circuit board (310) to prevent malfunctions associated with the battery (243) (e.g., overcharging situation, or over-discharging situation) when a charging function is performed on the battery (243). For example, the battery (243) may be at least partially controlled by at least one element placed on the protection circuit board (310). Various types of elements may be placed on the protection circuit board (310). Each component of the electronic device (200) may be designed so that space for the placement of elements is secured for the area where the protection circuit board (310) is placed.
[0085] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a partition structure (320) (e.g., a bracket) for separating the placement space of the battery (243) and / or the sub-substrate (241). For example, the electronic device (200) may include a partition structure (320) for securing the placement space of the battery (243). The partition structure (320) may be implemented in a form that at least partially encloses the battery (243) so that the battery (243) is at least partially coupled to the side frame (218). For example, the partition structure (320) may be formed at least partially along the outer edge of the battery (243), such as a castle wall surrounding a castle. The battery (243) and the sub-substrate (241) may be physically separated by the partition structure (320).
[0086] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) (e.g., a connection cable) for electrically connecting a substrate (240) and an electrical structure (e.g., a sub-substrate (241)). For example, a battery (243) may be placed between the substrate (240) and the electrical structure (e.g., a sub-substrate (241)). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may include a first electrical connection member (300) and a second electrical connection member (300-1) for electrically connecting the substrate (240) and the sub-substrate (241) (e.g., an electrical element), and may include a third electrical connection member (300-2) for electrically connecting the substrate (240) and a display (e.g., the display (201) of FIG. 3a). For example, the third electrical connection member (300-2) may be electrically connected to the display (201) in a manner such that it is connected to a receptacle disposed on the rear of the display (201). For example, at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may include a first electrical connection member (300), a second electrical connection member (300-1), and / or a third electrical connection member (300-2).
[0087] According to various embodiments, at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may include a connector (e.g., a header, the first connector (411) of FIG. 3c) disposed at each end to electrically connect the substrate (240) and the sub-substrate (241). For example, the substrate (240) and the sub-substrate (241) may include a receptacle (e.g., a socket, the first receptacle (511) of FIG. 5) for connecting to the connector of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2). For example, a battery (243) may be disposed between the substrate (240) and the sub-substrate (241), and at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may be disposed in a form that overlaps at least partially on one side of the battery (243). According to various embodiments, at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) corresponding to a connector and an electrical connection line disposed at both ends.
[0088] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (350) (e.g., connector support member, support plate) that covers the connector and the substrate (240) while the connector of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) is connected to the receptacle of the substrate (240). For example, the support member (350) may be positioned to cover the connector and the substrate (240) along a direction (e.g., z-direction) from the rear cover (211) toward the front cover (201). The support member (350) may be positioned between the substrate (240) and the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (301). According to various embodiments, the support member (350) may at least partially fix the position of the connector by pressing the connector of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) along the z-direction. The support member (350) may include a connector support member that applies pressure to the connector.
[0089] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (301) comprising a conductive pattern (331) for wireless charging to charge a battery (243). For example, the FPCB (310) may be placed between a rear cover (211) and at least one electrical connection device (300, 300-1, 300-2). For example, the FPCB (301) may include at least one of a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The electronic device (200) may receive power provided from a transmitting coil of an external charging device based on the conductive pattern (331) for wireless charging (e.g., an induction coil, a receiving coil) included in the FPCB (301). According to one embodiment, the more accurate the alignment between the wireless charging conductive pattern (331) of the FPCB (301) and the transmitting coil of the external charging device, the higher the charging efficiency for the battery (243). The electronic device (200) can obtain power provided from the external charging device based on the wireless charging conductive pattern (331), and can perform a charging function for the battery (243) based on the obtained power.
[0090] Referring to FIG. 3b, the connectors disposed at one end of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) are arranged in a line (e.g., in a line along the x-axis direction), but are not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 3c, the connectors (411, 421) disposed at one end of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) may be arranged vertically (e.g., in a line along the y-axis direction). Referring to FIG. 3b and FIG. 3c, the arrangement of the connectors disposed at one end of at least one electrical connection member (300, 300-1, 300-2) is not fixed in a specific form.
[0091] Referring to FIG. 3c, the first electrical connection member (300) and the third electrical connection member (300-2) may be arranged in a manner that overlaps at least partially with each other. For example, the first connector (411) of the first electrical connection member (300) and the second connector (421) of the third electrical connection member (300-2) may be arranged vertically along the y-axis direction. For example, the first connector (411) may be connected to the substrate (240) first, and then the second connector (421) may be connected to the substrate (240). The third electrical connection member (300-2) may be arranged to cover at least partially the first electrical connection member (300). For example, the first connector (411) may be arranged in a form covered by the third electrical connection member (300-2), and when viewed from the rear of the electronic device (200), the first connector (411) may not be exposed to the outside.
[0092] Referring to FIGS. 3B and 3C, the first electrical connection member (300) may have a first connector (411) disposed at one end connected to a substrate (240), and a first-1 connector (412) disposed at the other end connected to a sub-substrate (241). A battery (243) may be disposed between the first connector (411) and the first-1 connector (412). Referring to FIGS. 3B and 3C, the third electrical connection member (300-2) may have a second connector (421) disposed at one end connected to a substrate (240), and a second-1 connector (422) disposed at the other end connected to a display (201). For example, the 2-1 connector (422) of the 3rd electrical connection member (300-2) can be connected to the display (201) in a manner that connects to a receptacle placed on the rear of the display (201). A battery (243) can be placed between the 2nd connector (421) and the 2-1 connector (422).
[0093] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (300) and the third electrical connection member (300-2) may be arranged across the battery (243) and may be arranged in a manner that overlaps at least partially with respect to the battery (243). For example, the first electrical connection member (300) and the third electrical connection member (300-2) may be arranged adjacently or in physical contact with respect to one side of the battery (243). According to one embodiment, the battery (243) may include a wrapping tape type battery designed to facilitate easy removal from an electronic device. For example, the battery (243) may have a wrapping tape (e.g., insulating tape) attached to it in a manner that at least partially wraps the outer surface of the battery (243) to protect the battery (243) from external elements. Since the wrapping tape type battery (243) has a weak fixing force (e.g., the force of fixing to the electronic device (200)), it may be easy to detach from the electronic device (200). Since the wrapping tape type battery (243) has a weak fixing force (e.g., the force of fixing to the electronic device (200)), the fluidity of the battery (243) may increase when an external impact occurs.
[0094] The wrapping tape type battery (243) can move due to strong fluid force when subjected to an external impact (e.g., falling) on the electronic device (200). When the wrapping tape type battery (243) moves, the first electrical connection member (300) and the third electrical connection member (300-2) placed on one side of the battery (243) can also move. For example, due to the external impact, the first electrical connection member (300) may be separated from the substrate (240) by the first connector (411), and due to the external impact, the third electrical connection member (300) may be separated from the substrate (240) by the second connector (421).
[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., a support plate) that at least partially supports the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) so that the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) are not separated from the substrate (240) even when an external shock (e.g., a drop) occurs. According to one embodiment, the support member (e.g., a support plate) may be positioned to cover the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) and may be in a state of at least partially pressing against the first connector (411) and the second connector (421).
[0096] FIG. 4a is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a first connector of a first electrical connection member and a second connector of a second electrical connection member in a structure in which a first electrical connection member and a second electrical connection member are arranged in a form that overlaps at least partially according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4b is a diagram illustrating a form in which a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure covers a first connector and a second connector connected to a receptacle of a substrate.
[0097] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 4a and 4b may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3c, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
[0098] FIG. 4a illustrates a first region (400A) set in FIG. 3c. Referring to FIG. 4a, a first electrical connection member (401) (e.g., the first electrical connection member (300) of FIG. 3c) and a second electrical connection member (402) (e.g., the third electrical connection member (300-2) of FIG. 3c) may be arranged in a form that overlaps at least partially. For example, with the first connector (411) of the first electrical connection member (401) connected to the first receptacle of the substrate (240), the second connector (431) may be connected to the second receptacle of the substrate (240) in a form in which the second electrical connection member (402) covers the first connector (411). At least one fixing member (440) (e.g., shield can, shielding member) may be disposed around the second connector (421). The electronic device (200) may include a tape member (430) (e.g., adhesive tape) attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440). For example, the tape member (430) may be attached at least partially to the second connector (421) and extend in the direction in which the at least one fixing member (440) is disposed, thereby being attached at least partially to the at least one fixing member (440). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440) and may at least partially support the second connector (421) so that the second connector (421) is not separated from the second receptacle. The second connector (421) may be positioned at least partially by a tape member (430). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached together to the second connector (421) and the positioned members among the components positioned around the second connector (421).
[0099] FIG. 4b illustrates a support member (350) (e.g., a support plate) positioned to cover the first connector (411), the second connector (421), and / or at least one fixed member (440) in the state of FIG. 4a. For example, an electronic device (101) may include a support member (350) (e.g., a support plate) positioned to cover the first connector (411), the second connector (421), and / or at least one fixed member (440), and at least partially fixed to a substrate (240).
[0100] Referring to FIG. 4b, the support member (350) may include a beading structure (510) for securing the first connector (411) and the second connector (421). For example, the support member (350) may be designed to include the beading structure (510) in consideration of the placement positions of the first connector (411) and the second connector (421). The beading structure (510) may include a stepped extension that provides at least partial pressure to the first electrical connection member (401) for the first connector (411) and the second electrical connection member (402) for the second connector (421). For example, the second electrical connection member (402) may extend from the second connector (421) in a manner that at least partially wraps the first connector (411) and may be positioned in a manner that at least partially overlaps the first electrical connection member (401). For example, when the portion where the second electrical connection member (402) and the first electrical connection member (401) overlap each other is the first region, the beading structure (510) may be implemented in a form that applies pressure to the first region. The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may be at least partially supported by the beading structure (510) (e.g., a stepped extension) of the support member (350) in the first region. The beading structure (510) may limit the fluidity of the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) by pressing the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) at least partially. For example, when pressure is applied to the first region by the beading structure (510), the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) corresponding to the first region may be in a state where they are at least partially supported by each other.The beading structure (510) can maintain the state in which the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) are coupled to the receptacle of the substrate (240) by applying pressure to the first area. For example, the fixing force of the first connector (411) to the first receptacle (e.g., the first receptacle (511) of FIG. 5) can be strengthened due to the beading structure (510), and the fixing force of the second connector (421) to the second receptacle (e.g., the second receptacle (521) of FIG. 5) can be strengthened due to the beading structure (510). According to one embodiment, the beading structure (510) of the support member (350) can strengthen the fixing force (e.g., the force that maintains the state in which the connector is connected to the receptacle) for the first connector (411) and the second connector (421).
[0101] Referring to FIG. 4b, the support member (350) may be positioned to cover the tape member (430) attached together to the first connector (411) and at least one fixing member (440). For example, the support member (350) may apply pressure at least partially to the tape area (520) corresponding to the tape member (430). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440) positioned within a set distance from the second connector (421). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached at least partially to the support member (350) positioned to cover the tape member (430). For example, one side of the tape member (430) may be attached to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440), and the other side of the tape member (430), corresponding to the opposite side of the one side, may be attached at least partially to the support member (350). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may fix the position of the second connector (421) so that the second connector (421) is not separated from the second receptacle of the substrate (240).
[0102] FIG. 5 is an internal cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line AA' of FIG. 4b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0103] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3c, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
[0104] Referring to FIG. 5, an internal cross-sectional view of the beading structure (510) and tape region (520) illustrated in FIG. 4b is shown. Referring to FIG. 5, the first electrical connection member (401) (e.g., the first electrical connection member (300) of FIG. 3c) and the second electrical connection member (402) (e.g., the third electrical connection member (300-2) of FIG. 3c) may be arranged in a form that overlaps at least partially. For example, the first connector (411) of the first electrical connection member (401) may be connected to the first receptacle (511) of the substrate (240), and the second connector (421) of the second electrical connection member (402) may be connected to the second receptacle (521) of the substrate (240). At least one fixing member (440) (e.g., shield can, shielding member) may be disposed around the second connector (421). The electronic device (200) may include a tape member (430) (e.g., adhesive tape) attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440).
[0105] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (350) (e.g., a support plate) in the form of covering a first connector (411), a second connector (421), and / or at least one fixing member (440). For example, the support member (350) may include a beading structure (510) for fixing the positions of the first connector (411) and the second connector (421). The beading structure (510) may include a stepped extension that applies at least partially pressure to a first electrical connection member (401) for the first connector (411) and a second electrical connection member (402) for the second connector (421). The beading structure (510) can limit the fluidity of the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) by pressing at least partially the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402). Since the fluidity of the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) is limited, the electronic device (200) can prevent separation of the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) based on the beading structure (510). The electronic device (200) can prevent a situation in which the first connector (411) is separated from the first receptacle (511) or the second connector (421) is separated from the second receptacle (521). The first connector (411) and the second connector (421) may be positioned between the support member (350) and the substrate (240) and may remain connected to the receptacles (511, 512). For example, the support member (350) may be positioned to cover a tape member (430) attached together to the first connector (411) and at least one fixing member (440). The support member (350) may apply pressure at least partially to a tape area (520) corresponding to the tape member (430).The electronic device (200) can prevent the second connector (421) from being separated from the second receptacle (521) based on the tape member (430).
[0106] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a support member as viewed from the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a beading structure of a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6c is an internal cross-sectional view of a beading structure cut along the line BB' of FIG. 6b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0107] The support member (350) of FIGS. 6a to 6c may be at least partially similar to the support member (350) of FIG. 4b, or may include other embodiments of the support member.
[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (350) that can be fixed to a substrate (240) in a manner that covers internal components (e.g., the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) of FIG. 4b, and the fixing member (440) of FIG. 4b). The support member (350) may apply pressure, at least partially, to the internal components to fix them. Referring to FIG. 6a, the support member (350) may include a beading area (610) for fixing the first connector (411) and the second connector (421).
[0109] FIG. 6b illustrates the beading area (610) illustrated in FIG. 6a. Referring to FIG. 6, the support member (350) may be designed to include a beading structure (612) in consideration of the placement positions of the first connector (411) and the second connector (421). For example, the beading structure (612) may be implemented with a set length (e.g., a length of about 1 mm or more (611)). The beading structure (612) may include a stepped extension that provides at least partial pressure to the first electrical connection member (401) for the first connector (411) and the second electrical connection member (402) for the second connector (421).
[0110] FIG. 6c is an internal cross-sectional view of a beading area (610) cut along the BB' line of FIG. 6b. Referring to FIG. 6c, the beading structure (612) can apply downward pressing pressure to the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402). By pressing the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) downward, the beading structure (612) can limit the fluidity of the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402). The beading structure (612) can be implemented as a stepped extension, and the length (611) of the beading structure (612) can be implemented as a set length (e.g., a length of about 1 mm or more). The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) can be at least partially supported by each other by a beading structure (612) (e.g., a stepped extension).
[0111] Referring to FIG. 6c, the beading structure (612) may apply a chamfer (e.g., chamfer) and / or a fillet (e.g., fillet) to the edge portions to prevent damage to the second electrical connection member (402). For example, the edge of the area where the beading structure (612) applies pressure to the second electrical connection member (402) may be implemented with at least one of a chamfer shape and / or a fillet shape.
[0112] According to one embodiment, the beading structure (612) can strengthen the fixing force (e.g., the force that keeps the connector connected to the receptacle) for the first connector (411) and the second connector (421) by limiting the fluidity of the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402).
[0113] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member when viewed from the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7b is a drawing showing the process of attaching a tape member from a connector toward a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7c is a drawing showing the tension exerted by the tape member when the tape member is attached to a connector and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0114] The tape member (430) of FIGS. 7a to 7c may be at least partially similar to the tape member (430) of FIG. 4a, or may include other embodiments of the tape member.
[0115] FIG. 7a illustrates a tape member (430) in detail within a first area (400A) set in FIG. 3c. Referring to FIG. 7a, the first connector (411) of the first electrical connection member (e.g., the first electrical connection member (300) of FIG. 3c) and the second connector (421) of the second electrical connection member (e.g., the third electrical connection member (300-2) of FIG. 3c) (e.g., the second connector (421) of FIG. 3c) may be arranged vertically. For example, with the first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle of the substrate (240) (e.g., the first receptacle (511) of FIG. 5), the second connector (421) may be connected to the second receptacle of the substrate (240) (e.g., the second receptacle (521) of FIG. 5). The second electrical connection member may be positioned to cover at least partially the first connector (411). At least one fixing member (e.g., at least one fixing member (440) of FIG. 3c, a shield can, a shielding member) may be positioned around the second connector (421). The electronic device (200) may include a tape member (430) attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440).
[0116] According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440) and may at least partially support the second connector (421) so that the second connector (421) is not separated from the second receptacle (521). For example, the tape member (430) may fix the position of the second connector (421) based on tension based on at least one fixing member (440).
[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can fix the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440) located within a certain distance (e.g., a set distance) of the second connector (421) together using a tape member (430) so that the placement position of the second connector (421) is fixed even when an external shock occurs.
[0118] Referring to FIG. 7a, a first area (701) (e.g., a first area) of a tape member (430) attached to one side of a second connector (421) may be smaller than a second area (702) (e.g., a second area) of a tape member (430) attached to one side of at least one fixing member (440). The first area value for the first area (701) may be smaller than the second area value of the second area (702).
[0119] Referring to FIG. 7b, the tape member (430) is attached at least partially to the first region (701) of the second connector (421), and extends in the first direction (710) where the at least one fixing member (440) is positioned, so as to be attached at least partially to the second region (702) of the at least one fixing member (440).
[0120] Referring to FIG. 7c, the tape member (430) may be attached based on a first region (701) for the second connector (421) and may be attached based on a second region (702) for at least one fixing member (440). For example, when the tape member (430) is attached to the first region (701) and the second region (702), tension may be generated in the tape member (430) based on a first direction (710) and a second direction (720) which is opposite to the first direction (710). Tension may be generated in both opposing directions (710, 720) of the tape member (430). The tape member (430) may apply pressure to the second connector (421) so that the second connector (421) is not separated from the first receptacle (521).
[0121] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the shape of a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0122] The tape member (810) of FIG. 8 may be at least partially similar to the tape member (430) of FIG. 4a, or may include other embodiments of the tape member.
[0123] Referring to FIG. 8, the tape member (810) can be attached together to the second connector (421) and at least one fixing member (440) and can at least partially support the second connector (421) so that the second connector (421) is not separated from the second receptacle (e.g., the second receptacle (521) of FIG. 5).
[0124] According to one embodiment, the tape member (810) is not limited to a specific material and can be implemented in various materials. Referring to FIG. 8, the tape member (810) can be implemented in a form that completely covers one side of at least one fixed member (440). For example, the tape member (810) may include a material (e.g., graphite, heat dissipation sheet) that provides a heat dissipation effect (e.g., an effect of releasing heat to the outside). Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (200) can use the tape member (810) to enhance the heat dissipation effect for at least one fixed member (440). As another example, the tape member (810) may include a material (e.g., a shielding sheet) that provides a shielding effect (e.g., an effect of blocking electromagnetic waves, electric fields, and / or magnetic fields).
[0125] According to one embodiment, the tape member (810) can be implemented in various materials and can be freely designed without considering electrical characteristics. The degree of design freedom for the electronic device (200) can be improved. The tape member (810) can be implemented in at least one of a conductive material and / or a non-conductive material.
[0126] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating various forms of a tape member attached to a connector and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0127] FIG. 9 illustrates a second region (400B) set in FIG. 3c. Referring to FIG. 9, a first connector (921) (e.g., first-1 connector (412) in FIG. 3c) of a first electrical connection member (902) (e.g., first electrical connection member (300) in FIG. 3c) can be connected to a sub-substrate (241), and a second connector (911) (e.g., second-1 connector (422) in FIG. 3c) of a second electrical connection member (901) (e.g., third electrical connection member (300-2) in FIG. 3c)) can be connected to a display (201).
[0128] According to one embodiment, a first fixing member (952) may be positioned within a certain distance relative to a first connector (921), and the electronic device (200) may include a first tape member (942) attached together to the first connector (921) and the first fixing member (952). For example, the first tape member (942) may apply pressure (e.g., tension) to the first connector (921) so that the first connector (921) is not separated from the sub-substrate (241). According to one embodiment, a second fixing member (951) may be positioned within a certain distance relative to a second connector (911), and the electronic device (200) may include a second tape member (941) attached together to the second connector (911) and the second fixing member (951). For example, the second tape member (941) can apply pressure (e.g., tension) to the second connector (911) so that the second connector (911) is not separated from the sub-substrate (241).
[0129] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one tape member (941, 942) attached together to the connector (911, 921) and the fixed member to prevent the connector (911, 921) from being separated, regardless of the attachment area of the tape member attached to the fixed member. The tape member (941, 942) may be attached together to the connector (911, 921) and to the fixed member (951, 952) positioned within a certain distance from the connector (911, 921), and may apply pressure to the connector (911, 921) at least partially so as to maintain the state in which the connector (911, 921) is connected to the receptacle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may use the tape member (941, 942) to prevent the connector (911, 921) from being separated from the receptacle.
[0130] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating various beading structures of a support member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0131] Referring to FIG. 10, a support member (1010) (e.g., a support plate) can be designed in various forms based on the size and arrangement of internal components. The support member (1010) can be designed in a form including a first beading area (1011) for a first connector (1001) and a second beading area (1021) for a second connector (1002). According to one embodiment, the beading areas (1001, 1002) formed in the support member (1010) are not limited to a specific location and a specific shape, but can be implemented in various forms. The first beading area (1011) may include a first stepped extension that provides at least partially pressure to the first connector (1011). The second beading area (1021) may include a second stepped extension that provides at least partially pressure to the second connector (1021).
[0132] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating a support member designed to include a plurality of beading structures having different heights when the heights of a first connector and a second connector are different from each other, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11b is a drawing illustrating a support member designed to include a beading structure along the opposite direction of a path when other components exist along the path of an electrical connection member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0133] The support member (1140) of FIG. 11a and FIG. 11b may be at least partially similar to the support member (350) of FIG. 4b, or may include other embodiments of the support member.
[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (1140) in the form of covering an internal component (e.g., a first connector (1111), and / or a second connector (1121)). For example, the support member (1140) may apply pressure at least partially to a second electrical connection member for the second connector (1121) and a first electrical connection member for the first connector (1111).
[0135] Referring to FIG. 11a, the support member (1140) may be implemented to include a plurality of beading regions (e.g., a first beading region (1141), a second beading region (1142)). For example, the support member (1140) may apply at least partially pressure to a second electrical connection member for a second connector (1121) based on the first beading region (1141). The support member (1140) may at least partially fix the second connector (1121) based on the first beading region (1141) so that the second connector (1121) is not separated from the substrate (1101).
[0136] According to one embodiment, the support member (1140) can apply pressure at least partially to the second electrical connection member for the second connector (1121) and the first electrical connection member for the first connector (1111) based on the second beading area (1142). The support member (1140) can at least partially fix the first connector (1111) and the second connector (1121) based on the second beading area (1142) so that the first connector (1111) and the second connector (1121) are not separated from the substrate (1101).
[0137] According to one embodiment, the support member (1140) may be designed to include a plurality of beading areas (1141, 1142) when the plurality of connectors (1111, 1121) are overlapping.
[0138] Referring to FIG. 11b, the support member (1140) may be implemented to include a plurality of beading regions (e.g., a third beading region (1143), a fourth beading region (1144)). For example, the support member (1140) may apply pressure at least partially to the first electrical connection member (1112) for the first connector (1111) based on the third beading region (1143). Referring to FIG. 11b, in a structure in which another component (1130) is disposed adjacent to the first connector (111), the support member (1140) may include a third beading region (1143) that applies pressure to the first electrical connection member (1112) from the edge of the other component (1130).
[0139] According to one embodiment, the support member (1140) may include a third beading area (1143) implemented along the path of the first electrical connection member (1112). The support member (1140) may include a fourth beading area (1144) implemented along the opposite direction of the path of the first electrical connection member (1112). According to one embodiment, the beading area included in the support member (1140) may be implemented in various ways considering the placement location and clearance space of the internal elements.
[0140] According to one embodiment, the support member (1140) can at least partially fix the first connector (1111) based on the third beading area (1143) and the fourth beading area (1144) so that the first connector (1111) is not separated from the substrate (1101).
[0141] An electronic device (200) according to various embodiments comprises: a housing (210); a substrate (240) disposed in the housing (210) and including a first receptacle (511) and a second receptacle (521); a support plate (350) disposed to overlap with the substrate (240) with the first receptacle (511) and the second receptacle (521) in between; a first electrical connection member (401) comprising a first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle (511) and an FPCB extending from the first connector (411) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); a second connector (421) connected to the second receptacle (521); and the second FPCB in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector (411) and the first electrical connection member (401). It may include a second electrical connection member (402) that extends from the connector (421) and includes an FPCB electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210). The support plate (350) may include a stepped extension (612) along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402) from the edge of the first connector (411).
[0142] According to one embodiment, the stepped extension (612) may be formed with a length set along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402).
[0143] According to one embodiment, the second electrical connection member (402) may extend from the second connector (421) in a manner that at least partially wraps the first connector (411).
[0144] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may include a first region that overlaps at least partially with each other. The stepped extension (612) may be formed based on the first region.
[0145] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may be at least partially supported by each other in the first region by the stepped extension (612) of the support plate (350).
[0146] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may further include a fixed member (440) disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle (521) on the substrate (240), and a tape member (430) disposed between the second connector (421) and the support plate (350) and attached at least partially to the second connector (421). According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may extend to at least a portion between the fixed member (440) and the support plate (350) and may be attached to at least a portion of the fixed member (440).
[0147] According to one embodiment, the area of the first region of the tape member (430) attached to the second connector (421) may be determined to be smaller than the area of the second region of the tape member (430) attached to the fixing member (440).
[0148] According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may include at least one of a heat dissipation member for discharging heat from the fixed member (440) and a shielding member for shielding electromagnetic waves from the fixed member (440).
[0149] An electronic device (200) according to various embodiments comprises: a housing (210); a substrate (240) disposed in the housing (210) and including a first receptacle (511) and a second receptacle (521); a support plate (350) disposed to overlap with the substrate (240) with the first receptacle (511) and the second receptacle (521) in between; a first electrical connection member (401) comprising a first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle (511) and an FPCB extending from the first connector (411) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); a second connector (421) connected to the second receptacle (521) and the second FPCB in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector (411) and the first electrical connection member (401). It may include a second electrical connection member (402) comprising an FPCB extending from the connector (421) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210), a fixing member (440) disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle (521) on the substrate (240), and a tape member (430) disposed between the second connector (421) and the support plate (350) and attached at least partially to the second connector (421). The tape member (430) may extend to at least a portion between the fixing member (440) and the support plate (350) and may be attached to at least a portion of the fixing member (440).
[0150] According to one embodiment, the area of the first region of the tape member (430) attached to the second connector (421) may be determined to be smaller than the area of the second region of the tape member (430) attached to the fixing member (440). The tape member (430) may be sequentially attached to the fixing member (440) after being attached to the second connector (421).
[0151] According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may be attached at least partially to the support plate (350).
[0152] According to one embodiment, the tape member (430) may include at least one of a heat dissipation member for discharging heat from the fixed member (440) and a shielding member for shielding electromagnetic waves from the fixed member (440).
[0153] According to one embodiment, the area of the tape member (430) attached to the fixing member (440) can be determined based on the surface area of the fixing member (440).
[0154] According to one embodiment, the support plate (350) may include a stepped extension (612) along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402) from the edge of the first connector (411).
[0155] According to one embodiment, the stepped extension (612) may be formed with a length set along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402).
[0156] According to one embodiment, the second electrical connection member (402) may extend from the second connector (421) in a manner that at least partially wraps the first connector (411).
[0157] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may include a first region that overlaps at least partially with each other. The stepped extension (612) may be formed based on the first region.
[0158] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may be at least partially supported by each other in the first region by the stepped extension (612) of the support plate (350).
[0159] An electronic device (200) according to various embodiments comprises: a housing (210); a substrate (240) disposed in the housing (210) and including a first receptacle (511) and a second receptacle (521); a support plate (350) disposed to overlap with the substrate (240) with the first receptacle (511) and the second receptacle (521) in between; a first electrical connection member (401) comprising a first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle (511) and an FPCB extending from the first connector (411) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); a second connector (421) connected to the second receptacle (521) and the second FPCB in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector (411) and the first electrical connection member (401). A second electrical connection member (402) comprising an FPCB extending from a connector (421) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210), a fixing member (440) disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle (521) on the substrate (240), and a tape member (430) disposed between the second connector (421) and the support plate (350) and attached at least partially to the second connector (421). The support plate (350) may include a stepped extension (612) along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402) from the edge of the first connector (411). The tape member (430) may extend to at least a portion between the fixing member (440) and the support plate (350) and may be attached to at least a portion of the fixing member (440).
[0160] According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) may be at least partially supported by the stepped extension (612) of the support plate (350) in a first region that overlaps at least partially with each other.
[0161] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.
[0162] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
[0163] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
[0164] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.
[0165] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
[0166] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.
Claims
1. In an electronic device (200), Housing (210); A substrate (240) disposed in the above housing (210) and comprising a first receptacle (511) and a second receptacle (521); A support plate (350) positioned to overlap with the substrate (240) with the first receptacle (511) and the second receptacle (521) in between; A first electrical connection member (401) comprising a first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle (511) and an FPCB extending from the first connector (411) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); and A second electrical connection member (402) comprising a second connector (421) connected to the second receptacle (521), and an FPCB extending from the second connector (421) in a form that overlaps at least partially with the first connector (411) and the first electrical connection member (401), and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); The above support plate (350) is an electronic device comprising a stepped extension (612) along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402) from the edge of the first connector (411).
2. In Paragraph 1, The above stepped extension (612) is an electronic device formed with a length set along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402).
3. In Paragraph 1, The second electrical connection member (402) is an electronic device extending from the second connector (421) in a manner that at least partially wraps the first connector (411).
4. In Paragraph 1, The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) include a first region that overlaps at least partially with each other, and The above stepped extension (612) is an electronic device formed based on the first region.
5. In Paragraph 4, The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) are electronic devices that are at least partially supported by each other in the first region by the stepped extension (612) of the support plate (350).
6. In Paragraph 1, A fixing member (440) disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle (521) on the substrate (240); and It further includes a tape member (430) disposed between the second connector (421) and the support plate (350) and attached at least partially to the second connector (421). The above tape member (430) extends to at least a portion between the fixing member (440) and the support plate (350) and is an electronic device attached to at least a portion of the fixing member (440).
7. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device in which the area of the first region of the tape member (430) attached to the second connector (421) is determined to be smaller than the area of the second region of the tape member (430) attached to the fixing member (440).
8. In Paragraph 6, The above tape member (430) is an electronic device comprising at least one of a heat dissipation member for discharging heat from the above fixed member (440) and a shielding member for shielding electromagnetic waves from the above fixed member (440).
9. In the electronic device (200), Housing (210); A substrate (240) disposed in the above housing (210) and comprising a first receptacle (511) and a second receptacle (521); A support plate (350) positioned to overlap with the substrate (240) with the first receptacle (511) and the second receptacle (521) in between; A first electrical connection member (401) comprising a first connector (411) connected to the first receptacle (511) and an FPCB extending from the first connector (411) and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); A second electrical connection member (402) comprising a second connector (421) connected to the second receptacle (521), and an FPCB extending from the second connector (421) in a manner that overlaps at least partially with the first connector (411) and the first electrical connection member (401), and electrically connected to an electrical structure disposed in the housing (210); A fixing member (440) disposed within a set distance from the second receptacle (521) on the substrate (240); and A tape member (430) disposed between the second connector (421) and the support plate (350) and attached at least partially to the second connector (421); comprising The above tape member (430) extends to at least a portion between the fixing member (440) and the support plate (350) and is an electronic device attached to at least a portion of the fixing member (440).
10. In Paragraph 9, The above tape member (430) is at least partially attached to the support plate (350), and the area attached to the fixing member (440) is determined based on the surface area of the fixing member (440) in an electronic device.
11. In Paragraph 9, The above support plate (350) is an electronic device comprising a stepped extension (612) along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402) from the edge of the first connector (411).
12. In Paragraph 11, The above stepped extension (612) is an electronic device formed with a length set along the FPCB path of the second electrical connection member (402).
13. In Paragraph 11, The second electrical connection member (402) is an electronic device extending from the second connector (421) in a manner that at least partially wraps the first connector (411).
14. In Paragraph 13, The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) include a first region that overlaps at least partially with each other, and The above stepped extension (612) is an electronic device formed based on the first region.
15. In Paragraph 14, The first electrical connection member (401) and the second electrical connection member (402) are electronic devices that are at least partially supported by each other in the first region by the stepped extension (612) of the support plate (350).