Electronic device comprising connector

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment may comprise: a housing including a side member; and a connector at least partially disposed in an opening and configured to be connectable to an external terminal inserted through the opening from the outside of the electronic device. The conductive member forming a part of the side member may comprise: an edge portion forming an edge surrounding a first inlet of the opening; and an extension portion extending from the edge portion toward the space and forming a part of the inner circumferential surface of the opening. The electronic device may further comprise a non-conductive member including a support portion disposed between at least one of the front surface or the rear surface of the housing and the extension portion of the conductive member, and a body portion extending from the support portion and forming a second inlet of the opening.

Description

Electronic device including a connector

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising a connector.

[0002] With the development of smartphones, research has been actively conducted to reduce the thickness of devices in order to improve portability and usability. Accordingly, shell-less connectors are being placed inside electronic devices to reduce the space required for connectors that connect to external terminals through connector holes provided on the side of the device.

[0003] Furthermore, measures are being devised to prevent a decrease in the durability of the connector hole during the process of inserting an external terminal through the connector hole, and to utilize a part of the side member where the connector hole is located as an antenna.

[0004] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing comprising a side member that surrounds the space between the front and rear of the electronic device. The side member may include a conductive member disposed between segmented members and an opening formed from the side of the electronic device toward the space. The electronic device may include a connector configured to be connected to an external terminal inserted through the opening from the outside of the electronic device, at least partially disposed within the opening. The conductive member may include an edge portion that forms an edge surrounding a first opening of the opening. The conductive member may include an extension portion that extends from the edge portion toward the space and forms part of the inner surface of the opening. The electronic device may further include a non-conductive member comprising a support portion disposed between at least one of the front or rear of the housing and the extension portion of the conductive member, and a body portion that extends from the support portion and forms a second opening of the opening.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first surface, a second surface spaced apart from and facing the first surface, and a side surface that surrounds the space between the first surface and the second surface. The electronic device may include a conductive member formed on at least a portion of the side surface. The electronic device may include a connector disposed in the space. The electronic device may include a non-conductive member that is in direct or indirect contact with a portion of the connector. The electronic device may include an opening formed on the side surface so that an external terminal physically coupled to the connector can move through the side surface toward a first direction toward the interior of the space. The conductive member may include a first portion formed on the side surface, including an edge region surrounding the entrance of the opening. The conductive member may include a second portion that extends continuously from the edge region toward the first direction. The non-conductive member may include an extension extending from the non-conductive member toward the first direction in at least one of the space between the second portion and the first surface or between the second portion and the second surface. The above non-conductive member can form an adhesive surface by bonding the extension part and the second part to each other.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rear side of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device including an opening in which a connector according to one embodiment is disposed.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a section (A-A') including the opening of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a non-conductive member and a conductive member including an inclined surface according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a non-conductive member including a protrusion and a conductive member including a recess according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a first length according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a second length according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a third length according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a non-conductive member and a conductive member joined to interlock with each other according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member including an uneven surface and a non-conductive member including a groove according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0020] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0021] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) comprising a first surface (or front) (110A), a second surface (or rear) (110B), and a side (110C) surrounding the space between the first surface (110A) and the second surface (110B). In one embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming some of the first surface (110A) of FIG. 1, the second surface (110B) of FIG. 2, and the side (110C). According to one embodiment, the first surface (110A) may be formed by a front plate (102) in which at least a portion is substantially transparent (e.g., as a front plate, a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers). In one embodiment, the front plate (102) may be coupled to the housing (110) to form an internal space together with the housing (110). In various embodiments, the term 'internal space' may refer to an internal space of the housing (110) that accommodates at least a portion of the display (101).

[0024] According to various embodiments, the second surface (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (111). The back plate (111) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the materials. The side surface (110C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") (118) comprising a metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (102) and the back plate (111). In various embodiments, the back plate (111) and the side bezel structure (118) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0025] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate (102) may include two first regions (110D) (e.g., curved regions) that are curved and seamlessly extended from the first surface (110A) toward the rear plate (111) at both ends of the long edge of the front plate (102). In the illustrated embodiment, the rear plate (111) may include two second regions (110E) (e.g., curved regions) that are curved and seamlessly extended from the second surface (110B) toward the front plate (102) at both ends of the long edge. In various embodiments, the front plate (102) (or the rear plate (111)) may include only one of the first regions (110D) (or the second regions (110E)). In one embodiment, some of the first regions (110D) or second regions (110E) may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (100), the side bezel structure (118) may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first region (110D) or second region (110E) as said above (e.g., the side where the connector hole (108) is formed), and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side that includes the first region (110D) or second region (110E) (e.g., the side where the key input device (117) is placed).

[0026] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (101), an audio module (103), a sensor module (104), a camera module (105, 155), a key input device (117), and a connector hole (108). In various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components.

[0027] The display (101) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (102). In various embodiments, at least a portion of the display (101) may be exposed through the front plate (102) forming the first surface (110A) and the first area (110D) of the side (110C). In various embodiments, the corners of the display (101) may be formed to be generally the same as the adjacent outer shape of the front plate (102). In one embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area where the display (101) is exposed, the gap between the outer edge of the display (101) and the outer edge of the front plate (102) may be formed to be generally the same.

[0028] In one embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening may be formed in a portion of the screen display area (e.g., active area) or an area outside the screen display area (e.g., inactive area) of the display (101). In one embodiment (not shown), the display (101) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the key input device (117) may be placed in the first areas (110D) and / or the second areas (110E).

[0029] The audio module (103) may include a microphone hole (103) and a speaker hole (107). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (103), and in various embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker hole (107) may include an external speaker hole and a receiver hole for calls. In various embodiments, the speaker hole (107) and the microphone hole (103) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (107) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0030] The camera module (105, 155) may include a first camera device (105) disposed on a first surface (110A) of the electronic device (100) and a second camera device (155) disposed on a second surface (110B). The camera module (105, 155) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor and / or an image signal processor. A flash, not illustrated, may be disposed on the second surface (110B). The flash may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In various embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device (100).

[0031] A key input device (117) may be placed on the side (110C) of the housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (117), and the key input devices (117) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (101).

[0032] The connector hole (108) may include a first connector hole capable of receiving a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and / or a second connector hole (e.g., an earphone jack) capable of receiving a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0033] However, the configuration of the electronic device (100) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is provided as an example and is not limited thereto. For example, some of the components of the electronic device (100) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may be omitted, the location of the components may be changed, or they may be replaced with other components.

[0034] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (200) may include a plate (210) (e.g., a side bezel structure), a first support member (211) (e.g., a bracket or support structure), a display (230), a substrate (240) (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)), a battery (250), an antenna (270), and a rear plate (280) (e.g., a rear cover). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components.

[0036] The first support member (211) may be disposed inside the electronic device (200) and connected to the plate (210), or may be formed integrally with the plate (210). The first support member (211) may be formed, for example, from a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., polymer) material. The first support member (211) may have a display (230) attached to one side and a substrate (240) attached to the other side. The substrate (240) may be equipped with a processor, memory, and / or an interface. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0037] Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0038] 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.

[0039] The battery (250) 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 (250) may be disposed substantially coplanar with, for example, the substrate (240). The battery (250) may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the battery (250) may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (200).

[0040] An antenna (270) may be positioned between the rear plate (280) and the battery (250). The antenna (270) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (270) may, for example, communicate near-field with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. According to one embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by a part or a combination thereof of the side bezel structure (118) and / or the first support member (211).

[0041] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device including an opening in which a connector according to one embodiment is disposed.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) may include a display (310), a rear plate (320), and a side member (330). For example, the electronic device (300) may correspond to the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the electronic device (300) may correspond to the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3. For example, the side member (330) may correspond to the side (110C) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the side member (330) may be included in the plate (210) of FIGS. 3. For example, the side member (330) may be included in the first support member (211) of FIGS. 3. For example, the display (310) may correspond to the display (101) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the display (310) can correspond to the display (230) of FIG. 3.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display (310) may form at least a portion of the front surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z-axis direction) of the electronic device (300). For example, the display (310) may form at least a portion of the first surface (110A) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. According to one embodiment, the rear plate (320) may form at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z-axis direction) of the electronic device (300). For example, the rear plate (320) may form at least a portion of the second surface (110B) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. According to one embodiment, the side member (330) may be positioned to at least partially surround the space between the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device (300). For example, the side member (330) may be positioned to at least partially surround the space between the display (310) and the rear plate (320).

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the side member (330) may include a conductive member (410), a plurality of segmented portions (430), and an opening (440). For example, the conductive member (410) may form at least a portion of the side member (330). For example, the conductive member (410) may be separated by a plurality of segmented portions (430) provided in the side member (330). For example, the conductive member (410) separated by a plurality of segmented portions (430) may be used as an antenna radiator of the electronic device (300). For example, the conductive member (410) may be formed to extend from the side of the electronic device (300) toward the internal space of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the specific shape of the conductive member (410) will be described in detail in FIG. 5, which will be described later.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (300) may include an opening (440) extending from a side of the electronic device (300) toward an internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the opening (440) may extend from a side of the electronic device (300) toward a space between the front and rear of the electronic device (300). For example, the opening (440) may be formed to penetrate a conductive member (410) that forms part of a side member (330). For example, the conductive member (410) may form part of the opening (440). For example, the conductive member (410) may be formed to surround part of the opening (440).

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (300) may include a non-conductive member (420) coupled with a conductive member (410) in the internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the non-conductive member (420) may extend toward the inside of the electronic device (300) while in contact with the conductive member (410). For example, the non-conductive member (420) may form another part of the opening (440). For example, the non-conductive member (420) may be formed to surround another part of the opening (440). For example, the non-conductive member (420) may form the inner surface of the opening (440) together with the conductive member (410). According to one embodiment, the specific shape of the non-conductive member (420) will be described in detail in FIG. 5, which will be described later.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) may include a connector (450) disposed inside the electronic device (300) and configured to enable the transmission and reception of power and / or data. For example, the connector (450) may be disposed at least partially inside the opening (440). For example, the connector (450) may be connected to an external terminal inserted into the opening (440). For example, the connector (450) may be at least partially surrounded by a conductive member (410) and a non-conductive member (420).

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since a conductive member (410) with relatively higher strength than a non-conductive member (420) forms the entrance of the opening (440), damage to the opening (440) can be reduced during the process of inserting an external terminal into the opening (440). According to one embodiment, when the conductive member (410) is used as an antenna radiator, radiation performance may be improved when the conductive member (410) is positioned adjacent to the entrance of the opening (440) compared to when the conductive member (410) is positioned to extend toward the internal space of the electronic device (300) beyond the entrance of the opening (440).

[0049] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a section (A-A') including the opening of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member (410) may include an edge portion (610). For example, the edge portion (610) may form the edge of the first entrance (510) of the opening (440). For example, the edge portion (610) may form the front and rear edges of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (410) may include an extension portion (620). For example, the extension portion (620) may be a portion extending from the edge portion (610) toward the internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the extension portion (620) may form a part of the inner surface of the opening (440).

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-conductive member (420) may include a body portion (710). For example, the body portion (710) may form another part of the inner surface of the opening (440). For example, the body portion (710) may form the inner surface of the opening (440) together with an extension portion (620) of the conductive member (410). For example, the body portion (710) may be formed to surround the opening (440) together with an extension portion (620) of the conductive member (410). According to one embodiment, the body portion (710) may form a second inlet (520) of the opening (440). For example, a connector (450) may be inserted through the second inlet (520). For example, the connector (450) inserted through the second inlet (520) may be at least partially disposed within the opening (440). For example, when the connector (450) is inserted through the second inlet (520), the connector (450) can be connected to an external terminal inserted through the first inlet (510).

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) may include a shielding member (810) that brings the connector (450) into close contact with the body portion (710) of the non-conductive member (420). For example, the shielding member (810) may be positioned along the perimeter of the second inlet (520) of the opening (440). For example, the shielding member (810) may be positioned between the second inlet (520) and the connector (450). For example, the shielding member (810) may be positioned to at least partially surround the connector (450). For example, the shielding member (810) may prevent or reduce the inflow of moisture into the interior of the electronic device (300) through the empty space between the second inlet (520) and the connector (450).

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-conductive member (420) may include a support portion (720). For example, the support portion (720) may be a portion extending from the body portion (710). For example, the support portion (720) may be a portion extending from the body portion (710) such that it has a step difference with the body portion (710). For example, the support portion (720) may be a portion extending from the body portion (710) toward the first entrance (510). For example, the support portion (720) may be disposed on the extension portion (620) of the conductive member (410). For example, the support portion (720) may be disposed to overlap with the extension portion (620) of the conductive member (410). For example, with the extension portion (620) and the support portion (720) positioned to overlap, the body portion (710) and the extension portion (620) can form one inner surface of the opening (440). For example, the support portion (720) can be extended along the extension portion (620) of the conductive member (410) to contact the edge portion (610). For example, the conductive member (410) can be positioned to overlap the non-conductive member (420) comprising the body portion (710) and the support portion (720) formed to have a step difference from each other.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge portion (610) may include a first edge portion (611). For example, the first edge portion (611) may be a portion adjacent to the rear of the edge portion (610) of the electronic device (300). For example, the first edge portion (611) may be formed to wrap around a side (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis direction) of a rear plate (320) forming the rear of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the extension portion (620) may include a first extension portion (621). For example, the first extension portion (621) may be a portion adjacent to the rear of the electronic device (300) of the extension portion (620). For example, the first extension portion (621) may be a portion extending from the first edge portion (611) toward the internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the first extension portion (621) may form a part of the inner surface of the opening (440) that is positioned adjacent to the rear of the electronic device (300).

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the body portion (710) may include a first body portion (711). For example, the first body portion (711) may be a portion of the body portion (710) adjacent to the rear of the electronic device (300). For example, the first body portion (711) may be a portion of the body portion (710) positioned facing the rear plate (320). For example, the first body portion (711) may form the inner surface of the opening (440) together with the first extension portion (621) of the conductive member (410). According to one embodiment, the support portion (720) may include a first support portion (721). For example, the first support portion (721) may be a portion of the support portion (720) adjacent to the rear of the electronic device (300). For example, the first support portion (721) may be a portion formed to extend from the first body portion (711) and have a step difference with the first body portion (711). For example, the first support portion (721) may be a portion attached to the first extension portion (621) so as to overlap with the first extension portion (621) of the conductive member (410). The first support portion (721) may be formed to extend along the first extension portion (621) of the conductive member (410) and contact the first edge portion (611).

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the first support portion (721) positioned on the first extension portion (621), the rear plate (320) may be attached to the first support portion (721) by an adhesive member (820). For example, a portion adjacent to the first edge portion (611) of the rear plate (320) may be attached to the first support portion (721) by the adhesive member (820). According to one embodiment, the rear plate (320), the adhesive member (820), the first support portion (721), and the first extension portion (621) may be positioned to overlap at least partially with one another. For example, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to one side of the rear plate (320) (e.g., the side facing the +z-axis direction), the rear plate (320), the adhesive member (820), the first support portion (721), and the first extension portion (621) may be positioned to overlap at least partially with one another.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge portion (610) may include a second edge portion (612). For example, the second edge portion (612) may be a portion of the edge portion (610) of the electronic device (300) adjacent to the front of the electronic device (300). For example, the second edge portion (612) may be formed to wrap around a side (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis direction) of the display (310) forming the front of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the extension portion (620) may include a second extension portion (622). For example, the second extension portion (622) may be a portion of the extension portion (620) adjacent to the front of the electronic device (300). For example, the second extension portion (622) may be a portion extending from the second edge portion (612) toward the internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the second extension portion (622) may form a part of the inner surface of the opening (440) that is positioned adjacent to the front of the electronic device (300).

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge portion of the side of the display (310) adjacent to the conductive member (410) (e.g., the side facing the -y-axis direction) may be surrounded by a molding member (830). For example, the edge portion of the side of the display (310) adjacent to the conductive member (410) (e.g., the side facing the -y-axis direction) may be waterproof coated by the molding member (830). According to one embodiment, the molding member (830) may be at least partially surrounded by the conductive member (410). For example, the molding member (830) may be surrounded by a second edge portion (612) and a second extension portion (622). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a buffer member (840) disposed between the molding member (830) and the second extension portion (622). For example, the display (310) may not be interfered with by the second extension portion (622) of the conductive member (410) by the buffer member (840).

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the body portion (710) may include a second body portion (712). For example, the second body portion (712) may be a portion of the body portion (710) adjacent to the front of the electronic device (300). For example, the second body portion (712) may be a portion of the body portion (710) positioned facing the display (310). For example, the second body portion (712) may form the inner surface of the opening (440) together with the second extension portion (622) of the conductive member (410). According to one embodiment, the support portion (720) may include a second support portion (722). For example, the second support portion (722) may be a portion of the support portion (720) adjacent to the front of the electronic device (300). For example, the second support portion (722) may be a portion formed to extend from the second body portion (712) and have a step difference with the second body portion (712). For example, the second support portion (722) may be a portion attached to the second extension portion (622) so as to overlap with the second extension portion (622) of the conductive member (410).

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first extension portion and a second extension portion extending in the y-axis direction from the edge portion (610) are each attached to a first support portion and a second support portion extending in the -y-axis direction from the support portion (720). By extending in the y-axis and -y-axis directions and attaching to each other in this manner, a larger contact surface is secured on the xy plane, thereby increasing the adhesion between the edge portion (610) and the support portion (720) and enhancing durability. Furthermore, as the adhesive surface is configured to be widely formed in a direction parallel to the +y-axis and -y-axis directions, which are the directions of movement during the process of inserting or separating the external terminal from the connector, durability is enhanced compared to the case where the adhesive surface is formed perpendicular to the direction of movement of the external terminal. Accordingly, this can contribute to preventing separation or damage to the contact portion between the edge portion (610) and the support portion (720) that may occur as the insertion and separation of the external terminal are repeated. That is, the present invention provides a structure that expands the contact area between the edge portion (610) and the support portion (720) and forms the contact surface substantially parallel to the direction of movement of the external terminal.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with the second support portion (722) positioned on the second extension portion (622), a waterproof member (850) may be positioned between the second support portion (722) and the display (310). According to one embodiment, the display (310), the waterproof member (850), the second support portion (722), and the second extension portion (622) may be positioned to overlap at least partially with one another. For example, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to one side of the display (310) (e.g., the side facing the -z-axis direction), the display (310), the waterproof member (850), the second support portion (722), and the second extension portion (622) may be positioned to overlap at least partially with one another.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the waterproof member (850) may be spaced apart from the molding member (830) and positioned on the back surface of the display (310) (e.g., the surface facing the +z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the second support portion (722) may be positioned to overlap with the waterproof member (850) but may not overlap with the molding member (830). For example, the second support portion (722) may extend from the second body portion (712) to the waterproof member (850). For example, the portion of the second extension portion (622) adjacent to the second edge portion (612) may be positioned to overlap with the molding member (830). For example, the portion of the second extension portion (622) extended from the portion adjacent to the second edge portion (612) may not overlap with the molding member (830) but may be positioned to overlap with the second support portion (722) and the waterproof member (850).

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support portion (721) may have a length longer than the length of the second support portion (722). For example, the length of the first support portion (721) between the first body portion (711) and the first edge portion (611) may be longer than the length of the second support portion (722) between the second body portion (712) and the second edge portion (612). According to one embodiment, the area of ​​the first support portion (721) in contact with the first extension portion (621) may be larger than the area of ​​the second support portion (722) in contact with the second extension portion (622). For example, the area of ​​the first extension portion (621) in contact with the first support portion (721) may be larger than the area of ​​the second extension portion (622) in contact with the second support portion (722).

[0064] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a non-conductive member and a conductive member including an inclined surface according to one embodiment.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first extension portion (621) of the conductive member (410) may include an inclined surface. For example, the surface of the first extension portion (621) that contacts the first support portion (721) of the non-conductive member (420) may be formed at an angle. For example, the first support portion (721) of the non-conductive member (420) may include an inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface of the first extension portion (621). For example, the surface of the first support portion (721) that contacts the inclined surface of the first extension portion (621) may be formed at an angle corresponding to the inclined surface of the first extension portion (621). For example, the first support portion (721) and the first extension portion (621) may be in contact so as to overlap each other. According to one embodiment, when the first support portion (721) and the first extension portion (621) include an inclined surface formed to overlap each other, the durability of the inner circumference of the opening (440) can be improved by increasing the contact surface area where the first support portion (721) and the first extension portion (621) come into contact.

[0066] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a non-conductive member including a protrusion and a conductive member including a recess according to one embodiment.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an extension portion (620) of a conductive member (410) may include at least one recess (920). For example, referring to FIG. 7, a first extension portion (621) may include at least one recess (920) formed concavely toward the opposite direction of the rear plate (320). According to one embodiment, a support portion (720) of a non-conductive member (420) may include at least one protrusion (910). For example, referring to FIG. 7, a first support portion (721) may include at least one protrusion (910) protruding toward the opposite direction of the rear plate (320).

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one protrusion (910) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of at least one recess (920). For example, at least one protrusion (910) may be coupled with at least one recess (920). According to one embodiment, at least one protrusion (910) may be seated within at least one recess (920). A first support portion (721) may be coupled with a first extension portion (621) by means of at least one protrusion (910) and at least one recess (920). For example, with the first support portion (721) positioned on the first extension portion (621), the first support portion (721) may be coupled with the first extension portion (621) as at least one protrusion (910) is inserted into at least one recess (920). According to one embodiment, as at least one protruding part (910) is inserted into at least one recess (920), the first supporting part (721) may not be detached from the first extending part (621).

[0069] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a first length according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a second length according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member having a third length according to one embodiment.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna performance of the conductive member (410) and the durability of the opening (440) may differ depending on the length of the conductive member (410). For example, referring to FIG. 8, the conductive member (410) may be formed to have a first length (d1). For example, the conductive member (410) having the first length (d1) may not extend into the inside of the electronic device (300) along the inner circumference of the opening (440), but may only form the edge of the first entrance (510) of the opening (440). For example, the conductive member (410) of FIG. 8 may be formed only with an edge portion (610) that forms only the edge of the first entrance (510). According to one embodiment, when formed only with an edge portion (610) as in FIG. 8, the antenna performance of the conductive member (410) may be improved.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 9, a conductive member (410) may be formed to have a second length (d2) longer than a first length (d1). For example, a conductive member (410) formed to have a second length (d2) may include an extension portion (620) extending from an edge portion (610) to a body portion (710) of a non-conductive member (420). For example, a conductive member (410) formed to have a second length (d2) may include an extension portion (620) extending from an edge portion (610) to a second inlet (520) of an opening (440). For example, as the conductive member (410) is formed to have a second length (d2), the non-conductive member (420) may be formed with only the body portion (710) and the support portion (720) omitted. According to one embodiment, the durability of the inner surface of the opening (440) can be improved when the conductive member (410) is formed to have a second length (d2) compared to when the conductive member (410) is formed to have a first length (d1).

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 10, the conductive member (410) may be formed to have a third length (d3) that is longer than the first length (d1) and shorter than the second length (d2). For example, the extended portion (620) of the conductive member (410) formed to have the third length (d3) may form the inner surface of the opening (440) together with the support portion (720) of the non-conductive member (420). According to one embodiment, there may be a change in the antenna performance of the conductive member (410) when the conductive member (410) is formed to have the third length (d3) compared to when the conductive member (410) is formed to have the first length (d1), but the antenna performance can be maintained by adjusting the length of the conductive member (410) extending from the first entrance (510) of the opening (440) toward the side of the electronic device (100). In addition, when the conductive member (410) is formed to have a second length (d2) and when the conductive member (410) is formed to have a third length (d3), the durability of the inner surface of the opening (440) can be improved compared to the case where the inner surface of the opening (440) is formed only of a non-conductive member (420).

[0073] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a non-conductive member and a conductive member joined to interlock with each other according to one embodiment.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member (410) may be formed in a shape that interlocks with the non-conductive member (420). For example, referring to FIG. 11, the conductive member (410) and the non-conductive member (420) may form a wave shape when combined with each other. For example, referring to FIG. 7, the edge portion (610) of the conductive member (410) may include a plurality of protrusions, and one end portion of the support portion (720) of the non-conductive member (420) may include a plurality of concave portions. For example, as the plurality of protrusions of the edge portion (610) are combined with the plurality of concave portions of the support portion (720), the conductive member (410) and the non-conductive member (420) may form a wave shape.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna performance of the conductive member (410) of FIG. 11 can be improved by omitting the extension portion (620) and including only the edge portion (610). For example, while improving antenna performance, the durability of the first entrance (510) of the opening (440) can be secured as a plurality of protrusions of the edge portion (610) of the conductive member (410) are connected to a plurality of concave portions of the support portion (720).

[0076] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the combination of a conductive member including an uneven surface and a non-conductive member including a groove according to one embodiment.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member (410) may include at least one uneven portion (1000) that can be inserted into the non-conductive member (420). For example, referring to FIG. 12, the edge portion (610) may include at least one uneven portion (1000) that extends along the direction in which the opening (440) is formed. For example, as at least one uneven portion (1000) is inserted into the support portion (720), the conductive member (410) and the non-conductive member (420) may be joined together.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna performance of the conductive member (410) of FIG. 12 can be improved by omitting the extension portion (620) and including only the edge portion (610). For example, while improving antenna performance, at least one uneven portion (1000) of the edge portion (610) of the conductive member (410) is inserted into the support portion (720), thereby ensuring the durability of the first entrance (510) of the opening (440).

[0079] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0080] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1301) in a network environment (1300) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 13, in the network environment (1300), the electronic device (1301) may communicate with an electronic device (1302) through a first network (1398) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (1304) or a server (1308) through a second network (1399) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1301) may communicate with the electronic device (1304) through the server (1308). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1301) may include a processor (1320), memory (1330), input module (1350), sound output module (1355), display module (1360), audio module (1370), sensor module (1376), interface (1377), connection terminal (1378), haptic module (1379), camera module (1380), power management module (1388), battery (1389), communication module (1390), subscriber identification module (1396), or antenna module (1397). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (1378)) may be omitted from the electronic device (1301), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1376), camera module (1380), or antenna module (1397)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1360)).

[0081] The processor (1320) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (1340)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1301) connected to the processor (1320) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1320) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1376) or communication module (1390)) in volatile memory (1332), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1332), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (1334). According to one embodiment, the processor (1320) may include a main processor (1321) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1323) 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 (1301) includes a main processor (1321) and an auxiliary processor (1323), the auxiliary processor (1323) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1321) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (1323) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1321) or as part thereof.

[0082] The auxiliary processor (1323) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., display module (1360), sensor module (1376), or communication module (1390)) on behalf of the main processor (1321) while the main processor (1321) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1321) while the main processor (1321) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1323) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (1380) or communication module (1390)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1323) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1301) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (1308)). 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.

[0083] The memory (1330) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., processor (1320) or sensor module (1376)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (1340)) and related commands. The memory (1330) may include volatile memory (1332) or non-volatile memory (1334).

[0084] The program (1340) may be stored as software in memory (1330) and may include, for example, an operating system (1342), middleware (1344), or an application (1346).

[0085] The input module (1350) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., processor (1320)) from outside the electronic device (1301) (e.g., user). The input module (1350) 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).

[0086] The sound output module (1355) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (1301). The sound output module (1355) 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.

[0087] The display module (1360) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (1301). The display module (1360) 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 (1360) 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.

[0088] The audio module (1370) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1370) can acquire sound through the input module (1350) or output sound through the sound output module (1355) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (1301).

[0089] The sensor module (1376) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (1301) (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 (1376) 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.

[0090] The interface (1377) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (1301) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)). According to one embodiment, the interface (1377) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0091] The connection terminal (1378) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1301) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1378) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0092] The haptic module (1379) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (1379) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0093] The camera module (1380) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1380) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0094] The power management module (1388) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1388) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0095] The battery (1389) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, the battery (1389) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0096] The communication module (1390) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1301) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302), electronic device (1304), or server (1308)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1390) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (1320) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1390) may include a wireless communication module (1392) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1394) (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 (1304) via a first network (1398) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1399) (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 (1392) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (1301) within a communication network such as the first network (1398) or the second network (1399) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1396).

[0097] The wireless communication module (1392) 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 (1392) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1392) 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 (1392) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1301), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1304)), or network system (e.g., second network (1399)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1392) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0098] An antenna module (1397) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1397) 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 (1397) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (1398) or a second network (1399), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (1390). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1390) 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 (1397).

[0099] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1397) 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1301) and an external electronic device (1304) through a server (1308) connected to a second network (1399). Each of the external electronic devices (1302, or 1304) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (1301) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (1302, 1304, or 1308). For example, if the electronic device (1301) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1301) 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 (1301). The electronic device (1301) 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 (1301) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1304) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1308) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1304) or server (1308) may be included within the second network (1399). The electronic device (1301) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0102] The problem to be solved according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be as follows.

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprising an opening surrounded by a conductive member can be provided.

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided comprising a non-conductive member disposed to be in contact with a conductive member while having a step difference with the conductive member.

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing comprising a side member that surrounds the space between the front and rear of the electronic device. The side member may include a conductive member disposed between segmented members and an opening formed from the side of the electronic device toward the space. The electronic device may include a connector configured to be connected to an external terminal inserted from the outside of the electronic device through the opening, at least partially disposed within the opening. The conductive member may include an edge portion that forms an edge surrounding a first opening of the opening. The conductive member may include an extension portion that extends from the edge portion toward the space and forms part of the inner surface of the opening. The electronic device may further include a non-conductive member comprising a support portion disposed between at least one of the front or rear of the housing and the extension portion of the conductive member, and a body portion that extends from the support portion and forms a second opening of the opening.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member disposed between the segmented members can be used as an antenna radiator of the electronic device.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector may be positioned to penetrate the second opening of the opening. The electronic device may further include a shielding member that surrounds a portion of the connector to bring the connector into close contact with the second opening.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing may further include a rear plate forming the rear surface. The support portion of the non-conductive member may include a first support portion that is bonded to the rear plate by an adhesive member. The extension portion of the conductive member may include a first extension portion that is in contact with the first portion of the non-conductive member.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion of the non-conductive member may overlap at least partially with the back plate, the adhesive member, and the first extension portion of the conductive member.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge portion of the conductive member may include a first edge portion that extends from a first extension portion and is adjacent to the rear plate. The body portion of the non-conductive member may include a first body portion that forms part of the second inlet. The first support portion may extend from the first body portion to the first edge portion.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower surface of the first support portion of the non-conductive member may be attached to the upper surface of the first extension portion of the conductive member.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first supporting portion of the non-conductive member may be in contact with the first edge portion of the conductive member along the first extended portion of the conductive member.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first body portion and the first support portion of the non-conductive member may be integrally formed to have a step.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first body portion of the non-conductive member and the first extension portion of the conductive member may form a part of the inner surface of the opening.

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a display forming the rear surface of the housing. The electronic device may further include a molding member surrounding a side edge portion of the display. The molding member may be surrounded by a second edge portion of the edge portion and a second extension portion extending from the second edge portion.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support portion of the non-conductive member may include a second support portion that contacts the second extension portion of the conductive member. The body portion of the non-conductive member may include a second body portion that, together with the second extension portion, forms another part of the inner circumference of the opening.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second supporting portion of the non-conductive member may overlap with the second extended portion of the conductive member and may not overlap with the molding member.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second extension portion and the second body portion of the non-conductive member may be formed to have a step.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a surface, a second surface spaced apart from and facing the first surface, and a side surface that surrounds the space between the first surface and the second surface. The electronic device may include a conductive member formed on at least a portion of the side surface. The electronic device may include a connector disposed in the space. The electronic device may include a non-conductive member that contacts a portion of the connector directly or indirectly. The electronic device may include an opening formed on the side surface so that an external terminal physically coupled to the connector can move through the side surface toward a first direction toward the interior of the space. The conductive member may include a first portion formed on the side surface (e.g., a first edge portion (611) of FIG. 5) including an edge region surrounding the entrance of the opening. The conductive member may include a second portion (e.g., the first extension portion (621) of FIG. 5) that is continuously extended from the edge region toward the first direction. The non-conductive member may include an extension portion (e.g., the first support portion (721) of FIG. 5) that is extended from the non-conductive member toward the first direction at least one of the space between the second portion and the first surface or between the second portion and the other surface. The non-conductive member may have the extension portion and the second portion bonded to each other to form an adhesive surface.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the area of ​​a first surface that is projected from a second direction perpendicular to the first surface or the other surface may be larger than the area of ​​a second surface that is projected from the first direction.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive surface may include at least one third surface substantially parallel to the first surface or the other surface. The adhesive surface may include at least one fourth surface substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The area of ​​the at least one third surface may be larger than the area of ​​the at least one fourth surface.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member may further include at least one third portion that is continuously extended from the first portion toward the first direction.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-conductive member may include a shielding member that surrounds a portion of the connector. The non-conductive member may include an injection-formed member in which a portion contacts the shielding member.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive member can operate as an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals.

[0125] The effects of the invention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are as follows.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by forming the entrance of the opening where the connector is placed with a conductive member, the decrease in durability that occurs during the process of inserting an external terminal into the opening can be prevented or reduced.

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by forming a portion of the side of an electronic device with a conductive member including an opening, the conductive member can be used as an opening into which an external terminal can be inserted, and at the same time, the conductive member can be utilized as an antenna of the electronic device.

[0128] In addition, various effects identified directly or indirectly through the present disclosure may be provided.

[0129] Methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0130] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium may be provided for storing one or more programs (software modules). One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. One or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of this disclosure.

[0131] Such programs (software modules, software) may be stored in random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, ROM (read-only memory), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), magnetic disc storage devices, compact disc-ROMs (CD-ROMs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other forms of optical storage devices, magnetic cassettes. Alternatively, they may be stored in memory composed of some or all of these. Additionally, each constituent memory may include multiple units.

[0132] Additionally, the above program may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed via a communication network such as the Internet, Intranet, LAN (local area network), WLAN (wide LAN), or SAN (storage area network), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0134] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part,” “module,” etc. may be a hardware component, such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component, such as a processor.

[0135] "Parts" and "modules" may be implemented by a program that is stored on an addressable storage medium and can be executed by a processor. For example, "parts" and "modules" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as by processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0136] The specific embodiments described in this disclosure are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted.

[0137] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c.”

[0138] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A housing comprising a side member surrounding the space between the front and rear of the electronic device, wherein the side member comprises a conductive member disposed between segmented members and an opening formed from the side of the electronic device toward the space; A rear plate forming the rear surface of the above housing; It includes a connector configured to be at least partially disposed within the opening and connected to an external terminal inserted through the opening from the outside of the electronic device. The above conductive member is, An edge portion forming an edge surrounding the first entrance of the above-mentioned opening; and It includes an extension portion that extends from the edge portion toward the space and forms part of the inner surface of the opening, The above electronic device is, A non-conductive member comprising a support portion disposed between at least one of the front or rear of the housing and the extension portion of the conductive member, and a body portion extending from the support portion and forming a second entrance of the opening; It further includes an adhesive member for bonding the support portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member and the above-mentioned rear plate, and An electronic device in which the rear plate, the waterproof member, the supporting portion of the non-conductive member, and the extended portion of the conductive member at least partially overlap.

2. In Paragraph 1, The conductive member disposed between the segmented members is used as an antenna radiator of the electronic device.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above connector is positioned to penetrate the second entrance of the above opening, and The electronic device further comprises a shielding member that surrounds a portion of the connector to bring the connector into close contact with the second inlet.

4. In Paragraph 1, The support portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member includes a first support portion that is bonded to the rear plate by the adhesive member, and An electronic device comprising an extension portion of the conductive member that is in contact with a first extension portion of the non-conductive member.

5. In Paragraph 4, An electronic device in which the first supporting portion of the non-conductive member overlaps at least partially with the rear plate, the waterproof member, and the first extended portion of the conductive member.

6. In Paragraph 4, The edge portion of the conductive member extends from the first extension portion and includes the first edge portion adjacent to the rear plate, The body portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member includes a first body portion that forms a part of the second inlet, and The electronic device, wherein the first support portion extends from the first body portion to the first edge portion.

7. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device in which the lower surface of the first support portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member is attached to the upper surface of the first extension portion of the above-mentioned conductive member.

8. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device in which the first support portion of the non-conductive member contacts the first edge portion of the conductive member along the first extension portion of the conductive member.

9. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device in which the first body portion and the first support portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member are integrally formed to have a step.

10. In Paragraph 6, An electronic device in which the first body portion of the non-conductive member and the first extension portion of the conductive member form a part of the inner surface of the opening.

11. In Paragraph 1, A display forming the front of the above housing; and It further includes a molding member that surrounds the side edge portion of the above display, and The above molding member is surrounded by a second edge portion of the edge portion and a second extension portion extending from the second edge portion, in an electronic device.

12. In Paragraph 11, The support portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member includes a second support portion that contacts the second extension portion of the above-mentioned conductive member, and An electronic device comprising a body portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member, the body portion including a second body portion that forms another part of the inner surface of the opening together with the second extension portion.

13. In Paragraph 12, An electronic device in which the second supporting portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member overlaps with the second extended portion of the above-mentioned conductive member and does not overlap with the above-mentioned molding member.

14. In Paragraph 12, An electronic device in which the second extension portion and the second body portion of the above-mentioned non-conductive member are formed to have a step.

15. An electronic device comprising one surface, another surface spaced apart from and facing each other with respect to the one surface, and a side surface surrounding the space between the one surface and the other surface, A conductive member formed on at least a portion of the above-mentioned side; A connector placed in the above space; A non-conductive member that comes into direct or indirect contact with a part of the above connector; and The external terminal, which can be physically coupled with the connector, includes an opening formed on the side so that it can move in a first direction toward the interior of the space by penetrating the side, and The above conductive member is, A first portion formed on the side including an edge region surrounding the entrance of the above-mentioned opening; and It includes a second portion that is continuously extended from the edge region toward the first direction, and The above-mentioned non-conductive member includes an extension extending in the opposite direction from the first direction from the non-conductive member at least one between the second part and the first surface or between the second part and the other surface, and the extension and the second part are bonded to each other to form an adhesive surface, an electronic device.

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