Printed circuit board including fixing part and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a drive unit which includes a camera lens; a housing in which the drive unit is disposed and which encompasses the drive unit; and a printed circuit board which is disposed in at least a portion of the housing and the drive unit, wherein: the printed circuit board comprises a sensor part, a fixing part which is coupled to the housing, a connection part which extends while connecting the fixing part and the sensor part to each other, and a flexible part which surrounds at least a portion of the sensor part and is connected to the sensor part and the fixing part; and the connection part is severed when the fixing part is coupled to the housing.

Description

Printed circuit board including a fixing member and electronic device including the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a printed circuit board including a fixed portion and an electronic device including the same.

[0002] An electronic device including a camera may include a tilt-type optical image stabilization (OIS) module. The tilt-type OIS module can compensate for camera shake, allowing the user to capture desired images.

[0003] A tilt-type optical image stabilization module may include a driving unit including a lens and a printed circuit board disposed on the driving unit. The printed circuit board disposed on the driving unit may include an image sensor, a movable sensor unit, and a flexible unit for fixing the sensor unit.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] To implement the functions of the optical image stabilization module, the driving unit, sensor unit, and fixing unit must be positioned in predetermined locations. Since the optical image stabilization module secures the movable sensor unit via a flexible unit, the sensor unit may move during assembly due to a slight external impact. If the resistance of the flexible unit is formed high to prevent movement of the sensor unit, a large current may be required during the operation of the optical image stabilization module.

[0006] The optical image stabilization module may have an assembly guide positioned at the outermost edge of the printed circuit board for assembling the printed circuit board with other components. To ensure module assembly stability, the assembly guide may be thicker, which may increase the overall module size.

[0007] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a driving unit including a camera lens, a housing in which the driving unit is disposed and surrounding an outer periphery of the driving unit, and a printed circuit board disposed on at least a portion of the driving unit and the housing.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a printed circuit board coupled to a housing in which a camera lens is disposed.

[0009] A printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a sensor portion, a fixing portion coupled to a housing, a connecting portion extending and connecting the fixing portion and the sensor portion, and a flexible portion extending and surrounding at least a portion of an outer periphery of the sensor portion and connected to the sensor portion and the fixing portion, wherein the connecting portion can be cut when the housing and the fixing portion are coupled.

[0010] A printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be combined with a housing in which a camera lens is placed.

[0011] A printed circuit board including a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and an electronic device including the same can use the fixing member to assemble a sensor member of the printed circuit board at an accurate position.

[0012] A printed circuit board including a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the size of an electronic device (e.g., a camera module) by arranging the fixing member inside the outermost part of the printed circuit board.

[0013] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this document belongs from the description below.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a housing, a printed circuit board, and a bottom cover according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board including a fixed portion positioned at a distance from the periphery of a flexible portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board including a flexible portion with at least a portion open according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings showing a housing and a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via 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) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0022] The processor (120) may 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, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0023] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, 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. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0024] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0025] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0026] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0027] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0028] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a 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 the 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 a force generated by the touch.

[0029] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0030] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0031] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In 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.

[0032] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may 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).

[0033] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0034] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0035] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0036] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0037] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the 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 operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that 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., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as 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 can 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 verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0038] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), 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), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0039] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0040] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0041] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0042] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via 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 executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an 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 process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0043] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] In describing an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the electronic device (200) may mean the x-axis direction, and the length direction of the electronic device (200) may mean the y-axis direction. The height direction of the electronic device (200) may mean the z-axis direction.

[0045] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may refer to at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (200) may refer to the camera module (180) of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0046] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (210), a magnet (220), a driving unit (230), a sub-housing (240), a rotation guide (250), a printed circuit board (260), and a bottom cover (270).

[0047] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be arranged to surround the periphery of the drive unit (230). For example, if the drive unit (230) includes a surface facing the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), the housing (210) may be arranged to surround each surface of the drive unit (230).

[0048] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a housing opening (211). The drive member (230) may be inserted, at least partially, into the housing opening (211) of the housing (210).

[0049] In one embodiment, the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) may be coupled. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) may be coupled with the printed circuit board (260), and the relative position of the printed circuit board (260) with respect to the driving unit (230) may be fixed.

[0050] In one embodiment, the drive unit (230) may include a camera lens (231) and / or a coil (232) therein. For example, the coil (232) may be disposed on at least one side surface of the drive unit (230).

[0051] In one embodiment, the driving unit (230) may be configured to implement an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the driving unit (230) may rotate or move a camera lens (231) and a portion of a printed circuit board (260) (e.g., an image sensor) together to substantially align the optical axis with a virtual axis connecting the center of the subject and the electronic device (200) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1).

[0052] In one embodiment, the driving unit (230) may include an autofocus (AF) actuator (not shown) capable of implementing up-and-down movement of the camera lens (231). For example, an autofocus actuator (not shown) capable of implementing autofocus (AF) may be located inside the driving unit (230).

[0053] In one embodiment, the magnet (220) may be disposed in the housing (210). For example, the magnet (220) may be disposed on at least one surface surrounding the housing opening (211) of the housing (210).

[0054] In one embodiment, two magnets (220) may be disposed in the housing (210). For example, the two magnets (220) may each be disposed on at least one surface surrounding the housing opening (211) of the housing (210). One magnet (220) may be disposed on a surface surrounding the housing opening (211) that faces the negative x-axis direction, and the other magnet (220) may be disposed on a surface surrounding the housing opening (211) that faces the negative y-axis direction.

[0055] In one embodiment, the magnet (220) disposed in the housing (210) and the coil (232) of the driving unit (230) may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, when the magnet (220) is disposed on a surface facing the negative x-axis direction in the housing (210), the coil (232) may be disposed on a surface facing the positive x-axis direction in the driving unit (230).

[0056] In one embodiment, the positions of the magnet (220) and the coil (232) may intersect each other. For example, the magnet (220) may be placed in the driving member (230), and the coil (232) may be placed in the housing (210).

[0057] In one embodiment, the magnet (220) and the coil (232) may be configured to implement an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the driving unit (230) may use the electromagnetic force formed between the magnet (220) and the coil (232) to rotate or move the camera lens (231) to implement the optical image stabilization function.

[0058] In one embodiment, the rotation guide (250) may be formed to extend in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200). For example, the rotation guide (250) may extend in the width direction and the length direction of the electronic device (200) along the side of the driving unit (230) where the magnet (220) and the coil (232) are not arranged.

[0059] In one embodiment, the rotation guide (250) may include a guide rail (not shown) on at least a portion thereof. For example, the guide rail (not shown) may be positioned corresponding to the side of the driving unit (230) on which the rotation guide (250) is positioned.

[0060] In one embodiment, one side of the rotation guide (250) may mean a side of the rotation guide (250) that faces the driving unit (230). The other side of the rotation guide (250) may mean an opposite side of one side of the rotation guide (250).

[0061] In one embodiment, a ball rail (not shown) may be arranged on one side of the rotation guide (250). The ball rail (not shown) arranged on one side of the rotation guide (250) may be configured to correspond to one side of the driving unit (230) (e.g., a side facing the rotation guide (250) from the driving unit (230). A ball (not shown) may be arranged between one side of the rotation guide (250) and one side of the driving unit (230).

[0062] In one embodiment, the other surface of the rotation guide (250) may be positioned to face the sub-housing (240) or the housing (210). A ball (not shown) may be positioned between the other surface of the rotation guide (250) and the sub-housing (240) or the housing (210).

[0063] In one embodiment, the rotation guide (250) may include a suction magnet (not shown) and a yoke (not shown) to which a ball bearing (not shown) may be fixed. At least one of the suction magnet (not shown) and the yoke may be fixedly disposed on the rotation guide (250).

[0064] In one embodiment, the sub-housing (240) may be positioned on at least one side of the rotation guide (250). For example, referring to FIG. 2, the sub-housing (240) may be positioned on a side of the rotation guide (250) facing the negative y-axis direction.

[0065] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned in one direction relative to the driving unit (230). For example, the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned in the positive z-axis direction relative to the driving unit (230). The printed circuit board (260) may include an image sensor (e.g., the sensor unit (310) of FIG. 4) on at least a portion thereof.

[0066] In one embodiment, the bottom cover (270) may be positioned in one direction relative to the printed circuit board (260). For example, the bottom cover (270) may be positioned in the positive z-axis direction relative to the printed circuit board (260).

[0067] In one embodiment, the driving unit (230), the printed circuit board (260), and the bottom cover (270) may be arranged in the following order based on the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the electronic device (200). For example, the printed circuit board (260) may be arranged in the positive z-axis direction based on the driving unit (230). The bottom cover (270) may be arranged in the positive z-axis direction based on the printed circuit board (260).

[0068] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a tilt-type optical image stabilization (OIS) module. The tilt-type optical image stabilization module may allow a camera lens (231) of a driving unit (230) and a portion (e.g., an image sensor) of a printed circuit board (260) to tilt together.

[0069] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a housing (210), a printed circuit board (260), and a bottom cover (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] FIG. 3 may be a cross-sectional view of a housing (210), a printed circuit board (260), and a bottom cover (270) according to one embodiment, cut in a cross-section parallel to the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the electronic device (200).

[0071] FIG. 3 may be a drawing showing a state in which a housing (210), a printed circuit board (260), and a bottom cover (270) are mutually coupled according to one embodiment.

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be arranged in the following order: a housing (210), a printed circuit board (260), and a bottom cover (270) based on the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction). For example, the printed circuit board (260) may be arranged in the positive z-axis direction based on the housing (210). The bottom cover (270) may be arranged in the positive z-axis direction based on the printed circuit board (260).

[0073] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a housing opening (211) and / or a coupling area (212) in which the drive unit (230, see FIG. 2) is positioned.

[0074] In one embodiment, the bonding area (212) may be an area that protrudes and extends in a direction from the housing (210) toward the printed circuit board (260). For example, referring to FIG. 3, the bonding area (212) of the housing (210) may extend such that at least a portion of the housing (210) protrudes in the positive z-axis direction relative to other areas of the housing (210).

[0075] In one embodiment, one side of the printed circuit board (260) may mean a side facing the negative z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (260), and the other side of the printed circuit board (260) may mean a side facing the positive z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (260).

[0076] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board (260). The bottom cover (270) may be disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board (260).

[0077] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a plurality of bonding areas (212). For example, referring to FIG. 3, two bonding areas (212) may be formed at positions symmetrical with respect to the center of the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the housing (210).

[0078] Although FIG. 3 illustrates that two bonding areas (212) of the housing (210) are formed, this is merely exemplary, and the number of bonding areas (212) may not be limited thereto. For example, the housing (210) may include three or more bonding areas (212), and each bonding area (212) may be bonded to a corresponding area of ​​the printed circuit board (260).

[0079] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (260) may include a fixing area (261). The fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) may be formed at a position corresponding to the joining area (212) of the housing (210). For example, when the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) are joined, the joining area (212) of the housing (210) and the fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned at positions corresponding to each other.

[0080] The printed circuit board (260) may have a bonding area (212) of the housing (210) inserted into at least a portion of the fixing area (261). The fixing area (261) may include a shape (e.g., a fixing hole (321), see FIG. 4) into which a protruding portion of the bonding area (212) may be inserted. The bonding area (212) may be inserted into the fixing area (261), and the printed circuit board (260) may be fixed in a state in which it is placed in the housing (210).

[0081] In one embodiment, one side of the housing (210) may mean a side of the housing (210) that faces the positive x-axis direction. The other side of the housing (210) may mean a side of the housing (210) that faces the negative x-axis direction.

[0082] In one embodiment, the coupling area (212) of the housing (210) may be positioned at a predetermined distance from one side and the other side of the housing (210). For example, the coupling area (212) may be positioned at a distance of a first separation distance (D1) from one side of the housing (210). The coupling area (212) may be positioned at a distance of a second separation distance (D2) from the other side of the housing (210).

[0083] In FIG. 3, the first separation distance (D1) and the second separation distance (D2) are illustrated as being formed with the same length, but this is exemplary, and the lengths of the first separation distance (D1) and the second separation distance (D2) may not be limited thereto. For example, the first separation distance (D1) may be formed to be longer or shorter than the second separation distance (D2).

[0084] In one embodiment, the fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) into which the bonding area (212) is inserted may also be positioned at a distance approximately equal to the spacing distance (D1, D2) from one side and the other side of the housing (210). For example, the fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned at a distance equal to the first spacing distance (D1) from one side of the housing (210). The fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned at a distance equal to the second spacing distance (D2) from the other side of the housing (210).

[0085] In one embodiment, the location where the bonding area (212) of the housing (210) and the fixing area (261) of the printed circuit board (260) are positioned (e.g., a location spaced apart by a distance (D1) from one side and the other side of the housing (210)) may be an empty space not used by other components of the electronic device (200).

[0086] In one embodiment, the size of the electronic device (200) may mean the width direction length, the length direction length, and / or the height direction length of the electronic device (200).

[0087] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (260) may be positioned so as to maintain a distance greater than a predetermined length in the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) from the driving unit (230, see FIG. 2). In order to maintain the distance between the printed circuit board (260) and the driving unit (230), the outermost portion of the bottom cover (270) (e.g., the x-axis and y-axis direction end portions of the bottom cover (270)) may be formed to protrude in a plate shape in the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the electronic device (200) and may be positioned on the outermost portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the x-axis and y-axis direction end portions of the housing (210).

[0088] In one embodiment, when the portion where the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) are joined are positioned at a distance from one side and the other side of the housing (210), the portion where the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) are joined may not be positioned at the outermost portion of the housing (210) and the bottom cover (270), so that the widthwise (e.g., x-axis direction) length and the lengthwise (e.g., y-axis direction) length of the electronic device (200) may be relatively reduced.

[0089] In one embodiment, when the joint portion of the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) is positioned at a distance from one side and the other side of the housing (210), the size of the electronic device (200) can be reduced compared to when the joint portion is formed at the outermost portion of the housing (210). For example, when the joint portion of the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) is formed at the outermost portion of the housing (210), the thickness of the joint portion located at the outermost portion of the housing (210) becomes relatively thick, so that the size of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the height direction length of the electronic device (200)) can be increased.

[0090] In one embodiment, when the joint portion of the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (260) is positioned at a distance from one side and the other side of the housing (210), the joint portion can be placed in an empty space that is not used in the electronic device (200), and the outermost portion of the housing (210) can be formed only in a structure that contacts the outermost portion of the bottom cover (270) without the joint portion, so that the size of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the width direction length and / or the height direction length of the electronic device (200)) can be relatively reduced.

[0091] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] In describing a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the printed circuit board (300) may mean the x-axis direction, and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300) may mean the y-axis direction.

[0093] The printed circuit board (300) illustrated in FIG. 4 may refer to the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2.

[0094] The printed circuit board (300) illustrated in FIG. 4 may include a sensor portion (310), a fixed portion (320), a connection portion (330), a flexible portion (340), and / or a connector (350).

[0095] In one embodiment, the sensor unit (310) may be a region that includes an image sensor therein. The sensor unit (310) may move along the direction in which the driving unit (230, see FIG. 2) moves. For example, when the camera lens (231, see FIG. 2) of the driving unit (230, see FIG. 2) is tilted, the sensor unit (310) may tilt in substantially the same direction as the direction in which the camera lens (231, see FIG. 2) is tilted.

[0096] In one embodiment, the sensor portion (310) may extend in the width direction and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300). For example, the sensor portion (310) may extend in the width direction and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300) and may be formed in a plate shape having a thickness.

[0097] In one embodiment, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) may be positioned on the periphery of the sensor portion (310).

[0098] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the sensor portion (310). For example, the flexible portion (340) may be formed to extend in the width direction and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300) from the outer perimeter of the sensor portion (310).

[0099] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300). The area of ​​the flexible portion (340) that is arranged to be spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300) may extend in the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300).

[0100] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) may be spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300). The area of ​​the flexible portion (340) spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300) may extend in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300).

[0101] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may include a connection area (341) connected to the sensor portion (310).

[0102] In one embodiment, the connection area (341) of the flexible portion (340) may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which another area of ​​the flexible portion (340) extends. For example, when the area of ​​the flexible portion (340) extends in the length direction of the printed circuit board (300) (e.g., y-axis direction), the connection area (341) may extend in the width direction of the printed circuit board (300) (e.g., x-axis direction) to be connected to the sensor portion (310).

[0103] In Fig. 4, the connection area (341) is illustrated as being connected to the longitudinal center or the widthwise center of the sensor unit (310), but this is exemplary, and the location where the connection area (341) is placed may not be limited thereto.

[0104] In one embodiment, the fixing portion (320) of the printed circuit board (300) may be an area that is fixed to another portion of the electronic device (200, see FIG. 2). For example, the fixing portion (320) may be coupled to the housing (210, see FIG. 2) to be fixed in position.

[0105] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300) may include at least one fixing member (320). Referring to FIG. 4, the printed circuit board (300) is illustrated as including three fixing members (320), but this is exemplary, and the number of fixing members (320) may not be limited thereto. For example, the printed circuit board (300) may include one fixing member (320).

[0106] In one embodiment, the fixing member (320) may include a fixing member hole (321). The fixing member (320) may be fixed to another part of the electronic device (200, see FIG. 2) through the fixing member hole (321). For example, the housing (210, see FIG. 3) may include a coupling area (212, see FIG. 3) at least in a portion thereof, and the coupling area (212, see FIG. 3) may be inserted into the fixing member hole (321) to couple the fixing member (320) of the printed circuit board (300) to the housing (210, see FIG. 3).

[0107] In one embodiment, the fixing member (320) may include a first fixing member (320-1) and / or a second fixing member (320-2).

[0108] In one embodiment, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned on one side and the other side with respect to the sensor portion (310). For example, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned in the positive x-axis direction and / or the negative x-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310).

[0109] In one embodiment, the fixing unit (320) may include two first fixing units (320-1). The two first fixing units (320-1) may be positioned at symmetrical positions with respect to the sensor unit (310). For example, one first fixing unit (320-1) may be positioned in the negative x-axis direction with respect to the sensor unit (310), and the other first fixing unit (320-1) may be positioned in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the sensor unit (310).

[0110] In one embodiment, the second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned in a lateral direction perpendicular to one side and the other side of the sensor portion (310). For example, the second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned in a lateral direction facing the negative y-axis direction from the sensor portion (310).

[0111] In one embodiment, the outward direction of the sensor unit (310) may mean a direction away from the sensor unit (310) based on the perimeter of the sensor unit (310).

[0112] In one embodiment, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) may be positioned in the outer direction of the sensor portion (310).

[0113] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) may be positioned closer to the sensor portion (310) than the flexible portion (340). For example, the first fixed portion (320-1) may be positioned between the sensor portion (310) and the flexible portion (340). One first fixed portion (320-1) may be positioned in the negative x-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310), and the flexible portion (340) may be positioned in the negative x-axis direction with respect to the one first fixed portion (320-1). The remaining first fixed portion (320-1) may be positioned in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310), and the flexible portion (340) may be positioned in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the other first fixed portion (320-1).

[0114] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) may be connected to the flexible portion (340). For example, the second fixed portion (320-2) may be connected to the flexible portion (340) at one end and the other end. Referring to FIG. 4, one end of the second fixed portion (320-2) may refer to an end positioned in the negative x-axis direction with respect to the second fixed portion (320-2), and the other end of the second fixed portion (320-2) may refer to an end positioned in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the second fixed portion (320-2).

[0115] In one embodiment, the distance by which at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) is spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) is spaced apart may be formed to be substantially the same. For example, the distance by which at least a portion of the second fixed portion (320-2) is spaced apart in the negative y-axis direction from the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which a portion of the flexible portion (340) is spaced apart in the negative y-axis direction from the sensor portion (310) may be formed to be substantially the same.

[0116] In one embodiment, the connecting portion (330) may be an area connecting the sensor portion (310) and the fixed portion (320).

[0117] Referring to FIG. 4, the first fixed portion (320-1) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at one end via a connecting portion (330). For example, the connecting portion (330) may be positioned at an end of the first fixed portion (320-1) facing the negative y-axis direction. The connecting portion (330) may extend from the first fixed portion (320-1) toward the sensor portion (310).

[0118] Referring to FIG. 4, the second fixing part (320-2) can be connected to the sensor part (310) via a connecting part (330). For example, the second fixing part (320-2) is connected to two connecting parts (330), and the two connecting parts (330) can each extend from the second fixing part (320-2) toward the sensor part (310).

[0119] In one embodiment, after the bonding of the printed circuit board (300) and another region of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the housing (210), see FIG. 2) is completed, the connecting portion (330) may be removed. For example, after the bonding of the printed circuit board (300) and another region of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the housing (210)) is completed, the connecting portion (330) may be cut to separate the fixing portion (320) and the sensor portion (310).

[0120] In one embodiment, the removal of the connecting portion (330) may be accomplished through a laser cutting process. For example, at least a portion of the connecting portion (330) may be cut through a laser cutting process to separate the fixing portion (320) and the sensor portion (310).

[0121] In one embodiment, when the connection portion (330) is removed from the printed circuit board (300), the sensor portion (310) can move relatively freely because its movement is not restricted by the fixing portion (320).

[0122] In one embodiment, the connector (350) may be connected to an area of ​​the printed circuit board (300). For example, the connector (350) may be connected to a fixing portion (320) of the printed circuit board (300) via a connector connection portion (351). The connector connection portion (351) may be formed to extend between the fixing portion (320) and the connector (350). The connector (350) may serve to electrically connect the printed circuit board (300) to an electronic component located externally (e.g., a main printed circuit board equipped with a processor).

[0123] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may be formed to have resistance to an external force. If the flexible portion (340) has a relatively strong resistance to an external force, a relatively large amount of current may be required during operation of the electronic device (200).

[0124] In a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the position of the sensor portion (310) is fixed through the fixing portion (320), it is possible to form the resistance of the flexible portion (340) relatively low compared to a case where the position of the sensor portion (310) is fixed through the flexible portion (340). In a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the resistance of the flexible portion (340) is formed relatively low, the amount of current required for the operation of the electronic device (200) can be reduced.

[0125] In one embodiment, the width of the flexible portion (340) may be formed differently at least in a portion along the direction in which the flexible portion (340) extends. The width of the flexible portion (340) may refer to the length of the flexible portion (340) formed perpendicular to the direction in which the flexible portion (340) extends. Referring to FIG. 4, the width of the flexible portion (340) may be formed to be smaller in at least a portion than in another region. For example, the width of the flexible portion (340) positioned closer to the first fixing portion (320-1) may be formed to be smaller than the width of the flexible portion (340) positioned closer to the second fixing portion (320-2). The width of the flexible portion (340) positioned close to the first fixed portion (320-1) is formed to be relatively smaller than that of other areas, and a space in which the first fixed portion (320-1) can be placed can be formed.

[0126] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may include a conductor through which current may flow. The sensor portion (310) may be electrically connected to another area other than the sensor portion (310) through the flexible portion (340).

[0127] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board (300-1) including a fixed portion (320) positioned at a distance from the periphery of a flexible portion (340) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] In describing a printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the printed circuit board (300-1) may mean the x-axis direction, and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300-1) may mean the y-axis direction.

[0129] The printed circuit board (300-1) illustrated in FIG. 5 may refer to the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2.

[0130] The printed circuit board (300-1) illustrated in FIG. 5 may include a sensor portion (310), a fixed portion (320), a connection portion (330), a flexible portion (340), and / or a connector (350).

[0131] In describing the printed circuit board (300-1) of FIG. 5, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the printed circuit board (300) of FIG. 4, and detailed descriptions of the components that are substantially the same may be omitted.

[0132] Each of the sensor portion (310), the fixed portion (320), the connection portion (330), the flexible portion (340), and the connector (350) of the printed circuit board (300-1) illustrated in FIG. 5 may have a configuration having substantially the same function as the sensor portion (310), the fixed portion (320), the connection portion (330), the flexible portion (340), and the connector (350) of the printed circuit board (300) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0133] In a printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) may be placed on the outside of the sensor portion (310).

[0134] In a printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer periphery of the sensor portion (310). For example, the flexible portion (340) may be formed to extend in the width direction and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300) from the outer periphery of the sensor portion (310).

[0135] In a printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may include a connection area (341) connected to the sensor portion (310).

[0136] A flexible portion (340) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first flexible portion (340-1) and / or a second flexible portion (340-2). The first flexible portion (340-1) may be disposed in one direction (e.g., in the negative x-axis direction) of the sensor portion (310). The second flexible portion (340-2) may be disposed in the other direction (e.g., in the positive x-axis direction) of the sensor portion (310).

[0137] In one example, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may extend along the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1).

[0138] In one embodiment, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may be bent and extended at least in a portion. For example, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may extend in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1) and may be bent at least in a portion and extended in the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1).

[0139] The fixing portion (320) of the printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first fixing portion (320-1) and / or a second fixing portion (320-2).

[0140] In one embodiment, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned in the opposite direction of the second fixing portion (320-2) with respect to the sensor portion (310). For example, referring to FIG. 5, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned at a position spaced apart in the negative x-axis direction and the negative y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310). The second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned at a position spaced apart in the positive x-axis direction and the positive y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310).

[0141] In a printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may be connected to the fixed portion (320) at one end and to the sensor portion (310) at the other end. For example, the first flexible portion (340-1) may be connected to one end of the first fixed portion (320-1) at one end and to the sensor portion (310) at the other end. The second flexible portion (340-2) may be connected to the other end of the first fixed portion (320-1) at one end and to the sensor portion (310) at the other end.

[0142] In one embodiment, the second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart from the flexible portion (340). For example, the second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1) with respect to the first flexible portion (340-1). The second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart in the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1) with respect to the second flexible portion (340-2).

[0143] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) and at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) may be disposed substantially on the same line. For example, a portion of the first fixed portion (320-1) (e.g., a positive y-axis-direction end portion of the first fixed portion (320-1)) may be disposed substantially on the same line as a region extending in the y-axis direction from the first flexible portion (340-1). Another portion of the first fixed portion (320-1) (e.g., a positive x-axis-direction end portion of the first fixed portion (320-1)) may be disposed substantially on the same line as a region extending in the x-axis direction from the second flexible portion (340-2). A portion of the second fixed portion (320-2) (e.g., a negative x-axis direction end portion of the second fixed portion (320-2)) may be arranged substantially on the same line as a region extending in the x-axis direction from the first flexible portion (340-1). Another portion of the second fixed portion (320-2) (e.g., a negative y-axis direction end portion of the second fixed portion (320-2)) may be arranged substantially on the same line as a region extending in the y-axis direction from the second flexible portion (340-2).

[0144] In one embodiment, since at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) and at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) are arranged substantially on the same line, the distance by which at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) is spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) is spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) can be formed to be substantially the same. For example, the distance by which at least a portion of the first fixed portion (320-1) is spaced apart in the negative x-axis direction from the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which an area extending in the y-axis direction from the first flexible portion (340-1) is spaced apart in the negative x-axis direction from the sensor portion (310) can be formed to be substantially the same. At least a portion of the second fixed portion (320-2) may be formed such that the distance apart in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) and the area extending in the y-axis direction from the second flexible portion (340-2) are formed such that the distance apart in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) are substantially the same.

[0145] A printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment may include an inner region (360) surrounded by a sensor portion (310), a first fixing portion (320-1), and a flexible portion (340). For example, the sensor portion (310), the first fixing portion (320-1), and the flexible portion (340) may be arranged to surround the perimeter of the inner region (360).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the second fixing portion (320-2) of the printed circuit board (300-1) may be positioned outside the inner region (360). For example, the second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned outside the inner region (360) surrounded by the sensor portion (310), the first fixing portion (320-1), and the flexible portion (340).

[0147] Referring to FIG. 5, the first fixed portion (320-1) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at least in part via a connecting portion (330). For example, the connecting portion (330) may extend from the first fixed portion (320-1) in a direction toward the sensor portion (310) (e.g., in a direction inclined from the positive y-axis direction toward the positive x-axis direction).

[0148] Referring to FIG. 5, the second fixed portion (320-2) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at least in part via a connecting portion (330). For example, the connecting portion (330) may extend from the second fixed portion (320-2) in a direction toward the sensor portion (310) (e.g., in a direction inclined from the negative y-axis direction toward the negative x-axis direction).

[0149] In one embodiment, the connecting portion (330) may be removed after the bonding between the printed circuit board (300) and another region of the electronic device (200), such as the housing (210), is completed. For example, after the bonding between the printed circuit board (300) and another region of the electronic device (200) is completed, the connecting portion (330) may be cut to separate the fixing portion (320) and the sensor portion (310).

[0150] In one embodiment, the connector (350) may be connected to an area of ​​the printed circuit board (300-1). For example, the connector (350) may be connected to the first fixing portion (320-1) of the printed circuit board (300-1) via a connector connection portion (351). Referring to FIG. 5, the connector connection portion (351) may be formed to extend in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1) between the first fixing portion (320-1) and the connector (350).

[0151] In one embodiment, the connector (350) may serve to electrically connect the printed circuit board (300-1) to an externally located electronic component (e.g., a main printed circuit board equipped with a processor).

[0152] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board (300-2) including a flexible portion (320) with at least a portion open according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0153] In describing a printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the printed circuit board (300-2) may mean the x-axis direction, and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300-2) may mean the y-axis direction.

[0154] The printed circuit board (300-2) illustrated in FIG. 6 may refer to the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the printed circuit board (260) of FIG. 2.

[0155] The printed circuit board (300-2) illustrated in FIG. 6 may include a sensor portion (310), a fixed portion (320), a connection portion (330), a flexible portion (340), and / or a connector (350).

[0156] In describing the printed circuit board (300-2) of FIG. 6, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the printed circuit board (300) of FIG. 4, and detailed descriptions of the components that are substantially the same may be omitted.

[0157] Each of the sensor portion (310), the fixed portion (320), the connection portion (330), the flexible portion (340), and the connector (350) of the printed circuit board (300-2) illustrated in FIG. 6 may have a configuration having substantially the same function as the sensor portion (310), the fixed portion (320), the connection portion (330), the flexible portion (340), and the connector (350) of the printed circuit board (300) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0158] In a printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) may be placed on the outside of the sensor portion (310).

[0159] In a printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer periphery of the sensor portion (310). For example, the flexible portion (340) may be formed to extend in the width direction and the length direction of the printed circuit board (300-2) from the outer periphery of the sensor portion (310).

[0160] In a printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may include a connection area (341) connected to the sensor portion (310).

[0161] A flexible portion (340) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first flexible portion (340-1) and / or a second flexible portion (340-2). The first flexible portion (340-1) may be disposed in one direction (e.g., in the negative x-axis direction) of the sensor portion (310). The second flexible portion (340-2) may be disposed in the other direction (e.g., in the positive x-axis direction) of the sensor portion (310).

[0162] In one example, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may extend along the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-2).

[0163] In one embodiment, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may be bent and extended at least in a portion. For example, the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may extend in the width direction of the printed circuit board (300-2) and then be bent at least in a portion and extended in the length direction of the printed circuit board (300-2).

[0164] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at the connection area (341). The flexible portion (340) may include a connection area (341) extending from the flexible portion (340) toward the sensor portion (310), and may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at the connection area (341). Each of the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at the connection area (341).

[0165] The fixing portion (320) of the printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first fixing portion (320-1) and / or a second fixing portion (320-2).

[0166] In one embodiment, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned in the opposite direction of the second fixing portion (320-2) with respect to the sensor portion (310). For example, referring to FIG. 6, the first fixing portion (320-1) may be positioned at a position spaced apart in the negative y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310). The second fixing portion (320-2) may be positioned at a position spaced apart in the positive y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310).

[0167] In a printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible portion (340) may be connected to the first fixing portion (320-1) at one end and spaced apart from the second fixing portion (320-2) at the other end. For example, the first flexible portion (340-1) may be connected to one end of the first fixing portion (320-1) (e.g., an end facing the negative x-axis direction from the first fixing portion (320-1)) at one end of the first flexible portion (340-1), and spaced apart from the second fixing portion (320-2) at the other end of the first flexible portion (340-1) in the width direction of the printed circuit board (300-2) (e.g., x-axis direction). The second flexible part (340-2) is connected to the other end of the first fixed part (320-1) at one end of the second flexible part (340-2) (e.g., the end facing the positive x-axis direction from the first fixed part (320-1)), and can be arranged to be spaced apart from the other end of the second flexible part (340-2) in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-2).

[0168] In one embodiment, the second fixed portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart from the flexible portion (340). For example, the second fixed portion (320-2) may be positioned between the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2). The second fixed portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart from the end of the first flexible portion (340-1) in the positive x-axis direction. The second fixed portion (320-2) may be positioned spaced apart from the end of the second flexible portion (340-2) in the negative x-axis direction.

[0169] In the printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may be in a state in which at least a portion is open. The state in which the flexible portion (340) is open may mean a state in which the ends of the flexible portion (340) are not connected to other areas of the printed circuit board (300-2) and are spaced apart from each other. Referring to FIG. 6, in the printed circuit board (300-2) according to one embodiment, the ends of the first flexible portion (340-1) and the ends of the second flexible portion (340-2) may be spaced apart from each other and are not connected to other areas of the printed circuit board (300-2).

[0170] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) and at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) may be arranged substantially on the same line. For example, a portion of the first fixed portion (320-1) may be arranged substantially on the same line as the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) connected to the first fixed portion (320-1). A part of the second fixed portion (320-2) may be arranged substantially on the same line as the end of the first flexible portion (340-1) (e.g., the end located in the direction from the first flexible portion (340-1) toward the second fixed portion (320-2)) and the end of the second flexible portion (340-2) (e.g., the end located in the direction from the second flexible portion (340-2) toward the second fixed portion (320-2)).

[0171] In one embodiment, since at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) and at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) are arranged substantially on the same line, the distance by which at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) is spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) is spaced apart can be formed to be substantially the same. For example, the distance by which at least a portion of the first fixed portion (320-1) is spaced apart in the negative y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) and the distance by which the first flexible portion (340-1) and the second flexible portion (340-2) are spaced apart in the negative y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) can be formed to be substantially the same. The distance that at least a part of the second fixed portion (320-2) is spaced apart in the positive y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) and the distance that the end of the first flexible portion (340-1) (e.g., the end located in the direction from the first flexible portion (340-1) toward the second fixed portion (320-2)) and the end of the second flexible portion (340-2) (e.g., the end located in the direction from the second flexible portion (340-2) toward the second fixed portion (320-2)) are spaced apart in the positive y-axis direction with respect to the sensor portion (310) can be formed to be substantially the same.

[0172] Referring to FIG. 6, the first fixed portion (320-1) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) through a connecting portion (330) at least in part. For example, the connecting portion (330) may extend in a direction (e.g., in the positive y-axis direction) toward the sensor portion (310) at least in part of the first fixed portion (320-1).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 6, the second fixed portion (320-2) may be connected to the sensor portion (310) at least in part via a connecting portion (330). For example, the connecting portion (330) may extend from the second fixed portion (320-2) in a direction toward the sensor portion (310) (e.g., in the negative y-axis direction).

[0174] In one embodiment, after the bonding of the printed circuit board (300-2) and another region of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the housing (210), see FIG. 2) is completed, the connecting portion (330) may be removed. For example, after the bonding of the printed circuit board (300-2) and another region of the electronic device (200) is completed, the connecting portion (330) may be cut to separate the fixing portion (320) and the sensor portion (310).

[0175] In one embodiment, the connector (350) may be connected to an area of ​​the printed circuit board (300-2). For example, the connector (350) may be connected to the first fixing portion (320-1) of the printed circuit board (300-2) via a connector connection portion (351). Referring to FIG. 6, the connector connection portion (351) may be formed to extend in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (300-1) between the first fixing portion (320-1) and the connector (350).

[0176] In one embodiment, the connector (350) may serve to electrically connect the printed circuit board (300-2) to an externally located electronic component (e.g., a main printed circuit board equipped with a processor).

[0177] FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b are drawings showing a housing (210) and a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] FIG. 7a may be a drawing showing a state before a printed circuit board (300) and a housing (210) are combined according to one embodiment. FIG. 7b may be a drawing showing a state in which a printed circuit board (300) is placed in a housing (210) according to one embodiment.

[0179] The printed circuit board (300) illustrated in FIGS. 7a and 7b may refer to the printed circuit board (300-1) according to one embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0180] In one embodiment, a driving unit (230) may be disposed on at least a portion of the housing (210). Referring to 7a, the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (300) may be coupled with the driving unit (230) disposed on the housing (210).

[0181] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, a printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment may be coupled to a housing (210) at least in part. For example, a fixing portion (320) of the printed circuit board (300) and the housing (210) may be coupled.

[0182] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a bonding area (212). The bonding area (212) may be an extended area such that a portion of the housing (210) protrudes in one direction of the housing (210), such as the positive z-axis direction.

[0183] In one embodiment, the fixing member (320) of the printed circuit board (300) may include a fixing member hole (321).

[0184] In one embodiment, when the housing (210) is coupled to the fixing member (320), the coupling area (212) of the housing (210) can be inserted into the fixing member hole (321) of the fixing member (320). The coupling area (212) is inserted into the fixing member hole (321) and fixed, and the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (300) can be mutually coupled and fixed.

[0185] In one embodiment, when the fixing member (320) includes a fixing member hole (321), the coupling area (212) of the housing (210) can be easily fixed to the fixing member (320), so that the coupling of the housing (210) and the printed circuit board (300) can be easily performed.

[0186] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the printed circuit board (300) and the housing (210) are combined, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (300) may be positioned in one direction of the housing (210). For example, the remaining area of ​​the printed circuit board (300) excluding the connector (350) and the connector connection portion (351) may be positioned in the positive z-axis direction with respect to the housing (210).

[0187] In one embodiment, after the printed circuit board (300) and the housing (210) are joined, the connection portion (330) of the printed circuit board (300) can be removed.

[0188] In one embodiment, when the connecting portion (330) is removed, the fixed portion (320) and the sensor portion (310) can be separated. For example, when the connecting portion (330) is removed, the sensor portion (310) can be positioned to be directly connected to the flexible portion (340), but separated from the fixed portion (320).

[0189] In one embodiment, when the connecting portion (330) is removed, the sensor portion (310) can move relatively freely because its movement is not restricted by the fixing portion (320). After the connecting portion (330) is removed, the sensor portion (310) can move according to the movement of the driving portion (230).

[0190] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a driving unit (230), a housing (210), and a printed circuit board (260, 300). In one embodiment, the driving unit (230) may include a camera lens (231). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may have the driving unit (230) disposed therein and may surround the periphery of the driving unit (230). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (260, 300) may be disposed on at least a portion of the driving unit (230) and the housing (210).

[0191] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300) may include a sensor portion (310), a fixing portion (320), a connecting portion (330), and a flexible portion (340). In one embodiment, the fixing portion (320) may be coupled to the housing (210). In one embodiment, the connecting portion (330) may extend to connect the fixing portion (320) and the sensor portion (310). In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may extend to surround at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the sensor portion (310) and may be connected to the sensor portion (310) and the fixing portion (320).

[0192] In one embodiment, the connecting portion (330) may be cut when the housing (210) and the fixing portion (320) are joined.

[0193] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a protruding region (212) that protrudes in a direction toward the fixed portion (320).

[0194] In one embodiment, the fixture (320) may include a fixture hole (321) into which the protruding area (212) of the housing (210) is inserted.

[0195] In one embodiment, when the housing (210) and the fixing member (320) are combined, the protruding area (212) can be inserted into the fixing member hole (321) and fixed.

[0196] In one embodiment, the protruding region (212) of the housing (210) may be positioned at a distance from the outermost edge of the housing (210) toward the inside of the housing (210).

[0197] In one embodiment, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) are positioned in an outer direction of the sensor portion (310), and at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) may be positioned closer to the sensor portion (310) than the flexible portion (340).

[0198] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300) may include three fixing members (320).

[0199] In one embodiment, two of the three fixed parts (320) are positioned between the sensor part (310) and the flexible part (340), and the remaining one fixed part (320-2) is connected to the flexible part (340) at one end and the other end, and the distance at which at least a part of the fixed part (320-2) is spaced apart from the sensor part (310) can be formed to be the same as the distance at which at least a part of the flexible part (340) is spaced apart.

[0200] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300) may be formed such that the width of the flexible portion (340) positioned close to the two fixing portions (320-1) is smaller than the width of the flexible portion positioned close to the remaining one fixing portion (320-2).

[0201] In one embodiment, the fixed portion (320) and the flexible portion (340) are arranged in the outer direction of the sensor portion (310), and the distance at which at least a portion of the fixed portion (320) is spaced apart from the sensor portion (310) can be formed to be the same as the distance at which at least a portion of the flexible portion (340) is spaced apart.

[0202] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300-1, 300-2) includes two fixed portions (320), one fixed portion (320-1) is connected to the flexible portion (340) at one end and the other end, and the other fixed portion (320-2) can be positioned at a distance from the flexible portion (340).

[0203] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300-1) includes two flexible portions (340),

[0204] Each of the two flexible parts (340) can be connected to one fixed part (320-1) at one end of the flexible part (340) and to a sensor part (310) at the other end of the flexible part (340).

[0205] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300-2) includes two flexible portions (340), and each of the two flexible portions (340) is connected to one fixed portion (320-1) at one end of the flexible portion (340) and can be positioned at a distance from the sensor portion (310) and the remaining fixed portion (320-2) at the other end of the flexible portion (340).

[0206] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (300) may include a connector (350) that is connected to at least a portion of the fixing member (320) and electrically connects the printed circuit board (300) to electronic components located external to the printed circuit board (300).

[0207] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (340) may include a conductor through which current can flow.

[0208] In one embodiment, after the connecting portion (330) is cut, the sensor portion (310) can move along the direction in which the driving portion (230) moves.

[0209] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a bottom cover (270) disposed on one side of the printed circuit board (260).

[0210] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (260) may be coupled to a housing (230) in which a camera lens (231) is disposed.

[0211] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a printed circuit board (300) coupled with a housing (210) in which a camera lens (231) is disposed.

[0212] A printed circuit board (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be combined with a housing (210) in which a camera lens (231) is placed.

[0213] In one embodiment, the driving unit (230) may include a coil (232). In one embodiment, the camera lens (231) of the driving unit (230) may be rotated or moved through an electromagnetic force formed in the coil (232).

[0214] In one embodiment, the sensor portion (310) of the printed circuit board (300) can be tilted along the direction in which the camera lens (231) is tilted.

[0215] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0216] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the 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 the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "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" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0217] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure 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. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component 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).

[0218] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate 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 executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0220] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (200), A driving unit (230) including a camera lens (231); A housing (210) in which the above driving part is arranged and which surrounds the outer surface of the above driving part; It includes a printed circuit board (260, 300) arranged on at least a part of the driving unit and the housing, The above printed circuit board (300) is Sensor section (310); A fixed part (320) coupled with the above housing; A connecting portion (330) extending and connecting the above-mentioned fixed portion and the above-mentioned sensor portion; and It includes a flexible portion (340) that extends and surrounds at least a portion of the outer periphery of the sensor portion and is connected to the sensor portion and the fixed portion, An electronic device in which the above connecting portion is cut when the housing and the fixing portion are combined.

2. In paragraph 1, The above housing includes a protruding area (212) that protrudes in a direction toward the fixing portion, The above fixed part includes a fixed part hole (321) into which the protruding area of ​​the housing is inserted, An electronic device in which, when the housing and the fixing member are combined, the protruding area is inserted into the fixing member hole and fixed.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 and 2, An electronic device in which the protruding area of ​​the housing is arranged at a distance from the outermost edge of the housing toward the inside of the housing.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above fixed part and the above flexible part are arranged in the outer direction of the sensor part, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the fixed portion is positioned closer to the sensor portion than the flexible portion.

5. In paragraph 4, The above printed circuit board (300) is Contains three of the above fixed parts, Two of the above fixed parts (320-1) are positioned between the sensor part and the flexible part, An electronic device in which the remaining one of the above fixed parts (320-2) is connected to the flexible part at one end and the other end, and the distance at which at least a part of the fixed part is spaced apart from the sensor part is the same as the distance at which at least a part of the flexible part is spaced apart.

6. In paragraph 5, The above printed circuit board, An electronic device in which the width of the flexible portion located close to two of the above fixed portions is formed smaller than the width of the flexible portion located close to the remaining one of the above fixed portions.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above fixed part and the above flexible part are arranged in the outer direction of the sensor part, An electronic device in which a distance at least a portion of the fixed portion is spaced apart from the sensor portion is formed to be the same as a distance at least a portion of the flexible portion is spaced apart from the sensor portion.

8. In paragraph 7, The above printed circuit board (300-1, 300-2) is Includes two of the above fixed parts, One of the above fixed parts (320-1) is connected to the flexible part at one end and the other end, An electronic device in which one of the remaining fixed parts (320-2) among the above fixed parts is positioned at a distance from the flexible part.

9. In paragraph 8, The above printed circuit board (300-1) is Contains two of the above flexible parts, An electronic device in which each of the two flexible parts is connected to one fixed part at one end of the flexible part and to the sensor part at the other end of the flexible part.

10. In paragraph 8, The above printed circuit board (300-2) is Contains two of the above flexible parts, An electronic device in which each of the two flexible parts is connected to one of the fixed parts at one end of the flexible part and is positioned at a distance from the sensor part and the other fixed part at the other end of the flexible part.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The above printed circuit board, An electronic device further comprising a connector (350) connected to at least a portion of the fixed portion and electrically connecting the printed circuit board and an electronic component located outside the printed circuit board.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above flexible part is, An electronic device containing a conductor through which current can flow.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, An electronic device in which the sensor part moves along the direction in which the driving part moves after the above connecting part is cut.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device further comprising a bottom cover (270) disposed on one side of the printed circuit board.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above driving part, It further includes a coil (232), The camera lens of the above driving unit, It rotates or moves through the electromagnetic force formed in the above coil, The sensor part of the above printed circuit board, An electronic device that tilts along the direction in which the above camera lens tilts.

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