KR20240112708A - Rollable display and electronic device with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing configured to slide relative to the first housing, a first display area, and a second display area extending from the first display area. and a flexible display configured to move the second display area based on the slide movement of the second housing, a battery disposed in the first housing, a rack gear coupled to the first housing, and disposed in the second housing, and , It may include a motor drive unit connected to the rack gear and configured to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing, and a rack guide disposed in the second housing and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Rollable display and electronic device including same {ROLLABLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, flexible displays and electronic devices including the same.

Thanks to remarkable developments in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed so that they can be carried and used for communication.

Electronic devices refer to devices that perform specific functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, and vehicle navigation devices. It can mean. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more common, recently, various functions can be installed in a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. There is. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

As mobile communication services expand into the area of multimedia services, the size of the display of an electronic device may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing configured to slide relative to the first housing, a first display area, and a second display area extending from the first display area. and a flexible display configured to move the second display area based on the slide movement of the second housing, a battery disposed in the first housing, a rack gear coupled to the first housing, and disposed in the second housing, and , It may include a motor drive unit connected to the rack gear and configured to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing, and a rack guide disposed in the second housing and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing configured to slide relative to the first housing, a first display area, and a second display area extending from the first display area. and a flexible display configured to move the second display area based on the slide movement of the second housing, a battery disposed in the first housing, a rack gear coupled to the first housing, and disposed in the second housing, and , a motor drive unit connected to the rack gear and configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing, and disposed on the second housing, configured to slide relative to the rack gear, and at least one of the rack gears It includes a rack guide surrounding a portion, and at least a portion of the rack gear may overlap the battery based on a first direction, which is a slide movement direction of the second housing.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a diagram showing a frame and a rack gear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a plan view showing a slide-in state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 is a plan view showing an intermediate state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 12 is a plan view showing a slide-out state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
13 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
14 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is a plan view of an electronic device viewed from the opposite direction of FIG. 14 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 16 is a diagram showing a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 17 is a perspective view showing a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a rack gear and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 19 is a perspective view of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 20 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
21 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 22 is a plan view of an electronic device viewed from the opposite direction of FIG. 21 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view showing a rack gear and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 24 is a perspective view showing a rack gear and a frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 25 is a plan view showing a second cover member and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 26 is a perspective view showing a driving structure and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view showing a driving structure and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or operations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram 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 force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the 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 (eg, a headphone connector).

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

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

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

Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 provides a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. The communication module 190 operates independently of the processor 120 (e.g., an 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 is 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. : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is 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., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), for example, to achieve a high data rate. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, 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 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed 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 must perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part 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 part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. 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 this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers 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 above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “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 “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to those components in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. 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 through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) 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 identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area (eg, display area A2 of FIG. 3 ) of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2 and 3 show a structure in which the display 203 (eg, a flexible display or rollable display) is extended in the longitudinal direction (eg, +Y direction) when viewed from the front of the electronic device 101. However, the expansion direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (eg, +Y direction). For example, the direction of expansion of the display 203 may be upward (+Y direction), rightward (e.g., +X direction), leftward (e.g., -X direction), and/or downward (e.g., -Y direction). ), the design can be changed to be expandable.

The state shown in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is closed.

The state shown in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is open.

The embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be combined with the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 19.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may include a housing 210 . The housing 210 may include a first housing 201 and a second housing 202 arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing 201 is arranged to be slidably movable relative to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be arranged to be able to reciprocate a certain distance in the direction shown with respect to the first housing 201, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ①.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be called a slide part or a slide housing, and may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 can accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or battery.

According to one embodiment, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device 101) of the electronic device 101 is based on a predefined user input, and the slide-out state (or slide-out state of the electronic device 101) is based on a predefined user input. It can be changed to the slide-in state of (101). For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device 101 (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) is a physical button exposed through a portion of the first housing 201 or a portion of the second housing 202. In response to a user input, the state may be changed to a slide-out state (or a slide-in state of the electronic device 101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) is in response to a touch input for an executable object displayed within the screen display area (e.g., first display area A1), It may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device 101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) responds to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) and having a pressing intensity greater than the reference intensity. Thus, it can be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device 101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) may be in a slide-out state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) in response to a voice input received through the microphone of the electronic device 101. can be changed to (in) state. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) may be performed by using the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202 to move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201. In response to an external force applied to the housing 202, the housing 202 may be changed to a slide-out state (or a slide-in state of the electronic device 101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device 101) is a state identified in an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or smart watch) connected to the electronic device 101. In response to a user input, the state may be changed to a slide-out state (or a slide-in state of the electronic device 101). However, the slide in-out operation of the electronic device 101 is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may accommodate a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing 202 can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 accommodates a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and the first housing 201 includes an application processor (AP), It can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as a communication processor (CP). According to one embodiment, the sub circuit board and the main circuit board may be placed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (eg, main case). The first cover member 211 extends from the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and the 1-1 side wall 211a. It may include a 1-3 side wall (211c) substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are at least part of the second housing 202. One side (e.g., front face) may be formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround). For example, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is surrounded by the first housing 201 and is guided by the first housing 201 while being moved to the first side (e.g., the first side F1 in FIG. 4). ) can be slided in a direction parallel to (for example, arrow ①). According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed as one piece. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are formed as separate structures and combined. Or it can be assembled.

According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 is formed by the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211. It can be formed to surround.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, first surface F1 in FIG. 4) supporting internal components. For example, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be referred to as a front cover.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 includes a 2-1 side wall 221a, a 2-2 side wall 221b extending from the 2-1 side wall 221a, and a 2-1 side wall 221a. ) and may include a 2-3 side wall (221c) extending from and substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall 221b and the 2-3 side wall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, as the second housing 202 moves in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the 2-2 side wall 221b or the 2-3 side wall 221c, the electronic device (101) A slide-in state and a slide-out state can be formed. In the slide-in state of the electronic device 101, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first housing 201, and in the slide-out state of the electronic device 101 , the second housing 202 may be moved to be located at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first housing 201. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, the first housing 201 may be formed to surround a portion of the 2-2 side wall 221b and the 2-3 side wall 221c.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 is between the slide-in state of FIG. 2 (e.g., fully closed state) and the slide-out state of FIG. 3 (e.g., fully open state). It may have an intermediate state. The distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101 is the distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the second side wall 211a of the electronic device 101 in the fully open state. It may be shorter than the distance between the -1 sidewalls 221a and longer than the distance between the 1-1 sidewall 211a and the 2-1 sidewall 221a of the electronic device 101 in a completely closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display 203 slides in an intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and the height (length in the Y direction) of the display 203 and/or the first-first side wall 211a and the second- 1 The distance between the side walls 221a may be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203, a key input device 245, a connector hole 243, an audio module 247a, 247b, or a camera module 249a, 249b. . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to various embodiments, the display 203 includes a second display area A2 configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the slide movement of the first display area A1 and the second housing 202. may include. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second housing 202. For example, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1, and as the second housing 202 slides with respect to the first housing 201, the first housing 201 ) or may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the display 203 may expand in the downward direction (eg, -Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed below the display 203 (eg, -Y direction). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display 203 may expand in the upward direction (eg, +Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed above the display 203 (eg, in the +Y direction).

According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 moves substantially while being guided by one area of the first housing 201 (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 4), and the first housing 201 It may be stored in a space located inside the electronic device 101 or may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on the slide movement of the second housing 202 in the first direction (eg, the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing 202 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a of the first housing 201. .

According to one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the second cover member 221 (e.g., front cover), if the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., the second housing 202 ) is slid to expand with respect to the first housing 201), the second display area A2 is gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 and is substantially flat together with the first display area A1. can be formed. According to one embodiment, the display 203 is combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. . According to one embodiment, regardless of the slide-in or slide-out state of the electronic device 101, a portion of the exposed second display area A2 is a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 4). )), and a portion of the second display area A2 may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a.

According to one embodiment, the key input device 245 may be located in one area of the housing 210 (eg, the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202). Depending on appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device 245 may be omitted, or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first housing 201. ) can be placed on the According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c of the second housing 202. ) can be placed on the

According to one embodiment, the connector hole 243 may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (eg, USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 are for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. It can function as a connector hole. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is located in the second housing 202, but the limitation is not this, and the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing 201. there is.

According to one embodiment, the audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hall for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hall. The electronic device 101 includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone can acquire sound external to the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole 247b. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole 247a (e.g. : Piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b may be located in the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the camera modules 249a and 249b include a first camera module 249a (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module 249b (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., in FIGS. 5A and 5B). It may include a second camera module (249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and depending on the embodiment, it may include an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver to measure the distance to the subject. can do. The camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The first camera module 249a may be arranged to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be placed around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203, and when placed in an area overlapping with the display 203, the display ( 203), the subject can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) and includes a hidden under display camera (UDC). can do. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may photograph a subject in a direction opposite to the first display area A1. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a and/or the second camera module 249b may be disposed on the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may be formed in plural pieces to provide various arrangements. For example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along the width direction (X-axis direction), which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. there is. As another example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along the slide movement direction (eg, Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. As another example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along N * M rows and columns like a matrix.

According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, and when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the second camera module 249b is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. The exterior of (101) can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may capture the exterior of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state and/or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing 210 (e.g., the first rear plate 215 and/or the second rear plate 225 in FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module 249b is The exterior of the electronic device 101 may be photographed by passing through the first rear plate 215 and/or the second rear plate 225. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state and a slide-out state, and can take pictures of the outside. For example, the first housing 201 (eg, the first rear plate 215 in FIG. 4) may include an opening 201a for the second camera module 249b.

According to one embodiment, the indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be placed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 and includes a light emitting diode to provide status information of the electronic device 101. can be provided as a visual signal. The sensor modules 261a and 261b of the electronic device 101 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state. The sensor modules 261a and 261b may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and/or a biometric sensor (eg, an iris/facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, the sensor modules 261a and 261b are one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor. It may contain at least one more. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules 261a and 261b may be disposed in the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202. For example, the sensor modules 261a and 261b are the first sensor module 261a (e.g., proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device 101 and/or disposed on the rear of the electronic device 101. may include a second sensor module 261b (eg, heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor).

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 4, 5A, and/or 5B, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 3) includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202, It may include a display assembly 230 and a driving structure 240. The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display assembly 230 in FIGS. 4, 5A, and/or 5B is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIGS. 2 and/or 3. It may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the housing 202 and the display 203.

The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 5B may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 27 .

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a frame 213, and a first back plate 215. may include.

According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 213 and a component (eg, battery 289) located on the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may protect components (eg, the second circuit board 249 and the frame 213) located in the first housing 201 from external impact. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249, which is electrically connected to the electrical components (e.g., motor, speaker, shim socket, and/or the first circuit board 248) may be connected to the first cover member 211. there is. The frame 213 may also be referred to as a first frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. For example, the frame 213 is connected to the first cover member 211, and the second housing 202 can move relative to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 can accommodate the battery 289. For example, the frame 213 may include a groove to accommodate the battery 289. The frame 213 is connected to the battery cover 289a and may surround at least a portion of the battery 289 together with the battery cover 289a. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include a curved portion 213a facing the display assembly 230.

According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may substantially form the first housing 201 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the first rear plate 215 may be coupled to the outer surface of the first cover member 211. According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The first rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear cover 223, and a second rear plate 225. ) may include.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 is connected to the first housing 201 through a guide rail 250, and moves in one direction (e.g., arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail 250. direction) can move in a straight line. The second cover member 221 may also be referred to as a second frame 221. The second frame 221 may be configured to slide relative to the first frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 231. For example, the second cover member 221 includes a first surface (F1), and the first display area (A1) of the display 231 is substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. It can be. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the first circuit board 248 accommodating electronic components (eg, the processor 120 and/or the memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248 and the rear cover 223) located in the second housing 202 from external impact.

According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248) located on the second cover member 221. For example, the rear cover 223 may be connected to the second cover member 221 and may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board 248 . According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may include an antenna pattern (eg, at least one antenna element 223a) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, when the rear cover 223 is formed of an injection molded product (e.g., an antenna carrier) of a dielectric material, the at least one antenna element 223a is located on the outer surface of the rear cover 223 (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction). It can be placed on the facing side). For example, at least one antenna element 223a may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear cover 223. For example, at least one antenna element 223a may be formed to be embedded in the rear cover 223 when molded. For example, at least one antenna element 223a is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) disposed on the first circuit board 248, thereby providing a designated frequency band (e.g., Can be set to transmit or receive wireless signals in legacy bands)

According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may substantially form at least a portion of the second housing 202 or the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the second rear plate 225 may be coupled to the outer surface of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The second rear plate 225 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to one embodiment, the display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2 and/or 3) and a multi-bar structure 232 supporting the display 231. You can. According to one embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, foldable display, and/or rollable display. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 of the display 231 may be supported by a rigid body, and the second display area A2 may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area A1 may be supported by the first surface F1 of the second cover member 221 or a plate (not shown). The second display area A2 may be supported by the multi-bar structure 232.

According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 231 (eg, the second display area A2). According to one embodiment, as the second housing 202 slides, the multi-bar structure 232 may move relative to the first housing 201. In the slide-in state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 2), the multi-bar structure 232 is mostly accommodated inside the first housing 201, and includes the first cover member 211 and the second cover member ( 221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 232 may move in response to the curved surface 213a located at the edge of the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be referred to as a display support member or support structure, and may be in the form of an elastic plate.

According to one embodiment, the drive structure 240 can move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . For example, the drive structure 240 may include a motor 241 configured to generate a driving force for slide movement of the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . The drive structure 240 may include a gear 244 (eg, a pinion) connected to a motor 241 and a rack 242 configured to engage the gear. Referring to Figure 4, it shows the components of the drive structure 240 (e.g., motor 241, rack 242, and gear 244) inverted (e.g., facing the -Z axis direction) within the P1 circle. did.

According to one embodiment, the housing in which the rack 242 is located and the housing in which the motor 241 is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the first housing 201, and the rack 242 may be connected to the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the second housing 202, and the rack 242 may be connected to the first housing 201.

According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be controlled by a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1). For example, the processor 120 includes a motor driver driving circuit and sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for controlling the speed of the motor 241 and/or the torque of the motor 241. It can be delivered to (241). According to one embodiment, the motor 241 is connected to a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., first circuit board 248 in FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board. Can be electrically connected.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may accommodate the first circuit board 248 (eg, main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the first circuit board 248. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board 248 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board 248 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member 221 and may include an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module 197 in FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module in FIG. 1). 190)) can be electrically connected.

According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, SD card/MMC connector, or audio connector.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first circuit board 248 (e.g., a main circuit board) and a second circuit board 249 (e.g., a sub-circuit board) within the first housing 201. ) may include. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 248 through a flexible connection board. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed at the end area of the electronic device 101, such as the battery 289 or a speaker and/or SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 may accommodate the antenna member 271 (eg, a coil) or be connected to the antenna member 271. The antenna member 271 includes a wireless charging antenna for performing a wireless charging function, an NFC antenna for performing a neat field communication (NFC) function, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna for performing an electronic payment function. It may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna. For example, the battery 289 can receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna member 271 for wireless charging. As another example, the battery 289 may transmit power to an external electronic device using the antenna member 271 for wireless charging.

According to one embodiment, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. You can. The battery 289 may be placed integrally within the electronic device 101, or may be placed to be detachable from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be located in the frame 213. For example, the battery 289 may be surrounded by a frame 213 and a battery cover 289a. According to one embodiment, it is located within the second housing 202 and can slide and move together with the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may guide the movement of the multi-bar structure 232. For example, the multi-bar structure 232 can slide and move along the slit 251 formed in the guide rail 250. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first housing 201. For example, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the slit 251 may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail 250. Referring to Figure 4, the guide rail 250 is shown enlarged within the P2 circle.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may provide force to the multi-bar structure 232 based on the driving of the motor 241.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is moved to the first housing 201 by driving the motor 241. The slide can be moved to be exposed to the outside. For example, the gear 244 may rotate in the first rotation direction based on the driving of the motor 241. As the rack 242 is fixed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202, the second housing 202, based on the slide movement of the rack 242 toward the slide out direction, 1 The housing 201 can be slid to be exposed to the outside.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the inner portion 252 of the guide rail 250 may provide force to the multi-bar structure 232. The multi-bar structure 232 that receives the force moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 can slide to expand with respect to the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213 may be extended to the front.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is moved to the first housing 201 by driving the motor 241. The slide can be moved to be inserted inside. For example, the gear 244 may rotate in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction based on the driving of the motor 241. As the rack 242 is fixed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202, the second housing 202 moves in the first direction based on the slide movement of the rack 242 toward the slide-in direction. 1 It can be slid to go inside the housing 201.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion 253 of the guide rail 250 may provide force to the bent multi-bar structure 232. there is. The multi-bar structure 232 that receives the force moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and at least a portion of the second housing 202 can slide to be accommodated in the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 may be accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be set to stop in a designated intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state by controlling the driving of the motor 241 (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change to a slide-in state, an intermediate state, or a slide-out state through user manipulation while no driving force is provided to the motor 241.

Referring to FIG. 5A , when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201. As the second housing 202 is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 is stored in the first housing 201, the visually exposed size of the display 231 can be minimized. For example, when the second housing 202 is completely accommodated in the first housing 201, the first display area A1 of the display 231 is visually exposed, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) may be disposed between the battery 289 and the first rear plate 215.

Referring to FIG. 5B , when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may protrude from the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, at least a portion of the second display area A2 of the display 231 is included in the electronic device together with the first display area A1. It can be visually exposed to the outside of (101).

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, Figure 6 is an exploded rear perspective view of the electronic device 101, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 6 may be partially combinable with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5 or the embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 27 .

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5) includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display assembly 230, and a guide rail ( 250), a driving structure 340, a rack guide 350, or an adhesive member 360. The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, the display assembly 230, the guide rail 250, or the driving structure 340 in FIG. 6 is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIG. Some or all of the configurations of 202, display assembly 230, guide rail 250, or driving structure 240 may be the same.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a circuit board 380. The circuit board 380 may accommodate components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 and/or the sensing circuit of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the circuit board 380 may be located within the second housing 202. For example, the circuit board 380 may be disposed on the second cover member 221.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIG. 4) and a frame 213 (e.g., the frame 213 in FIG. 4). ), or it may include a first rear plate 213 (e.g., the first rear plate 213 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may accommodate at least one battery 389a or 389b (eg, battery 289 in FIG. 4). For example, the at least one battery 389a and 389b may include a first battery 389a and a second battery 389b.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIG. 4) and a rear cover 223 (e.g., the rear cover in FIG. 4). 223)), or a second rear plate 225 (eg, the second rear plate 225 of FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna 224 disposed on the outer surface of the rear cover 223 (e.g., one surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 6). You can. The LDS antenna 224 may be covered by the second rear plate 225.

According to one embodiment, the drive structure 340 may include a motor 341 (e.g., motor 241 in FIG. 4) or a rack gear 342 (e.g., rack 242 in FIG. 4). .

According to one embodiment, the motor 341 may be disposed in the second housing 202. For example, the motor 341 may be disposed on the second cover member 221 or coupled to at least a portion of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 342 may be disposed in the first housing 201. For example, the rack gear 342 may be disposed on the frame 211 or coupled to at least a portion of the frame 211. According to one embodiment, the motor 341 may be placed in the first housing 201, and the rack gear 342 may be placed in the second housing 202. The motor 341 may also be referred to as a motor driving unit 341.

According to one embodiment, one end of the rack gear 342 (e.g., the end facing the -Y direction in FIG. 6) is attached to at least one part of the frame 213 (e.g., the part facing the +Y direction in FIG. 6). can be combined

According to one embodiment, based on the first direction (e.g., Y-axis direction in FIG. 6), which is the slide movement direction of the second housing 202, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 includes at least one battery ( 389a, 389b) may overlap. For example, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 may overlap with at least one battery 389a and 389b with at least a portion of the frame 213 interposed therebetween.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may be placed in the second housing 202. For example, the rack guide 350 may be disposed on or coupled to the second cover member 221 . According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may surround at least a portion of the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 can protect the rack gear 342 from external shock. Additionally, the rack guide 350 may prevent or limit deformation of the rack gear 342 by surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear 342. According to one embodiment, since deformation of the rack gear 342 is prevented by the rack guide 350, damage to other electrical components can be prevented.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may be coupled to a second frame (eg, the second cover member 221). Additionally, it may be configured to slide relative to the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may slide together with the second housing 202 when the second housing 202 slides relative to the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may slide relative to the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, the adhesive member 360 may adhere the rack guide 350 to the second cover member 221. The adhesive member 360 may include a tape or a bond, but is not limited to this and may include various means for adhering the rack guide 350 to the second cover member 221.

7 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 9 is a diagram showing a frame and a rack gear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 9 may be partially combinable with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 6 or the embodiments of FIGS. 10 to 27 .

7 to 9, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 6) includes a first cover member 211, a frame 213, and a second cover member 221. ), a driving structure 340, a motor 341, a rack gear 342, a pinion gear 344, a gear frame 348, or a battery 389.

Configuration of the first cover member 211, frame 213, second cover member 221, drive structure 340, motor 341, rack gear 342, or battery 389 in FIGS. 7 to 9 6, the first cover member 211, frame 213, second cover member 221, drive structure 340, motor 341, rack gear 342 or at least one battery 389a, 389b) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the drive structure 340 may include a motor 341, a rack gear 342, a pinion gear 344, or a gear frame 348.

According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 344 may be disposed at one end of the rotation axis of the motor 341. The pinion gear 344 may be configured to mesh with the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, the gear frame 348 may be coupled to the second cover member 221. For example, the gear frame 348 may be coupled to the second cover member 221 through a fastening member such as a bolt.

According to one embodiment, the gear frame 348 may be shaped like a box with an internal space formed and one side open. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 348 may accommodate at least a portion of the motor 341, the pinion gear 344, or the rack gear 342. For example, at least a portion of the motor 341 may be fixed to the gear frame 348. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 348 may rotatably support the rotation axis of the motor 341.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 may be accommodated in the gear frame 348. For example, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 may be accommodated inside the gear frame 348. Additionally, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 may be slidably moved relative to the gear frame 246 while being accommodated in the gear frame 348 . For example, when the pinion gear 344 connected to the motor 341 rotates, the rack gear 342 may slide in a first direction (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment (see FIG. 9), the rack gear 342 may include a gear portion 3421 or a first coupling portion 3422.

According to one embodiment, the gear portion 3421 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 7 and 8). Additionally, the gear portion 3421 may be configured to engage with the pinion gear 344. For example, the gear portion 3421 may include gear teeth configured to mesh with the pinion gear 344.

According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion 3422 may be disposed at one end of the gear portion 3421. According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion 3422 and the gear portion 3421 may be formed integrally, or may be formed as separate members and assembled.

According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion 3422 may be coupled or fixed to the frame 213 through a coupling member 349 (eg, a bolt or pin).

According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 344 of the motor 341 rotates on the rack gear 342, so that the rack gear 342 can slide relative to the motor 341.

According to one embodiment, through rotation of the motor 341, the pinion gear 344 may rotate in a first rotation direction or a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction.

According to one embodiment, as the rack gear 342 is fixed to the frame 213, the rack gear 342 may slide relative to the motor 341 by rotation of the pinion gear 344. .

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include an aluminum material, and the rack gear 342 may include a stainless steel material having higher rigidity than the aluminum material of the frame 213. It is not limited.

According to one embodiment, by rotating the pinion gear 344 in the first rotation direction, the motor 341 moves in a direction away from the battery 389 (or in the slide-out direction of the second housing) (e.g., FIG. 7 to +Y direction in FIG. 8) can be slid. Accordingly, the second cover member 221 coupled with the motor 341 and the gear frame 344 slides relative to the frame 213, thereby maintaining the slide-out state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., FIG. 3 , FIG. 5B, or FIG. 8) may be provided.

According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 344 is rotated in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, so that the motor 341 moves in a direction relatively close to the battery 389 (or in the second housing It can be slid in the slide-in direction (e.g., -Y direction in FIGS. 7 and 8). Accordingly, the second cover member 221 coupled with the motor 341 and the gear frame 344 may slide relative to the frame 213. Accordingly, the second cover member 221 coupled with the motor 341 and the gear frame 344 is slid relative to the frame 213, so that the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 , Figure 5a, or Figure 7) may be provided.

Figure 10 is a plan view showing a slide-in state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 11 is a plan view showing an intermediate state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 12 is a plan view showing a slide-out state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 10 to 12 may be partially combinable with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 9 or the embodiments of FIGS. 13 to 27 .

10 to 12, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 9) includes a frame 213, a second cover member 221, a driving structure 340, It may include a motor 341, rack gear 342, pinion gear 344, gear frame 348, rack guide 350, or battery 389.

10 to 12, the second cover member 221, the drive structure 340, the motor 341, the rack gear 342, the pinion gear 344, the gear frame 348, or the battery. The configuration of 389 is the frame 213 of FIGS. 7 to 8, the second cover member 221, the drive structure 340, the motor 341, the rack gear 342, the pinion gear 344, and the gear Some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the frame 348 or the battery 389. The configuration of the rack guide 350 of FIGS. 10 to 12 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the rack guide 350 of FIG. 6 .

According to one embodiment, as the pinion gear 344 rotates on the rack gear 344, the second housing (e.g., the second cover member 221) coupled with the motor 341 and the gear frame 348 is , it can be slid and moved relative to the first housing (eg, frame 213).

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 10), the second cover member 221 moves in a slide-out direction with respect to the frame 213 (e.g., FIGS. 10 to 10). It can be slid in the +Y direction of FIG. 12). Accordingly, the slide-out state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., FIG. 3, or Figure 12) may be provided.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 12), the second cover member 221 moves in a slide-in direction (e.g., FIGS. 10 to 10) with respect to the frame 213. It can be slid in the -Y direction of FIG. 12). Accordingly, a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 10) in which the second display area (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) is accommodated inside the first housing may be provided.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide an intermediate state (eg, FIG. 11 ) between the slide-in state and the slide-out state. For example, in the electronic device 101 in the intermediate state (e.g., FIG. 11), the size of the area of the display (e.g., display 231 in FIG. 4) that is visually exposed to the user is the slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 11). Example: It may be larger than the size of the display area visually exposed to the user in Figure 2 or Figure 10). In addition, in the electronic device 101 in the intermediate state (e.g., FIG. 11), the size of the area of the display (e.g., display 231 in FIG. 4) that is visually exposed to the user is determined by the slide-out state (e.g., It may be smaller than the area of the display visually exposed to the user in Figure 3 or Figure 12).

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may be disposed on the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second cover member 221. For example, the rack guide 350 may be coupled to an opening formed through at least a portion of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 is coupled to one surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 10 to 12) of the second cover member 221, or is attached to the second cover member 221. ) may be coupled to a groove recessed from one side of the.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may surround at least a portion of the rack gear 342. For example, the rack guide 350 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 342 (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 10 to 12). Additionally, the rack guide 350 may continuously surround at least a portion of the rack gear 342 in the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, when the second cover member 221 slides relative to the frame 213, the rack guide 350 may slide relative to the rack gear 342. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 342 may be defined as sliding relative to the rack guide 350.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 can protect the rack gear 342 from external shock. For example, when an external shock is applied to the electronic device 101, the rack guide 350 may alleviate the external shock applied to (or transmitted to) the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 covers at least a portion of the rack gear 342 along the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 342 (e.g., the Y-axis direction of FIGS. 10 to 12), thereby supporting the rack. Deformation of the gear 342 can be limited or prevented. For example, the rack gear 342 may be covered by the rack guide 350, thereby limiting or preventing at least a portion of the rack gear 342 from being bent. Accordingly, since deformation of the rack gear 342 does not occur, other parts can be prevented from being damaged by the rack gear 342. According to one embodiment, when the rack gear 342 is damaged, the rack guide 350 may block fragments of the rack gear 342 from being transferred to other parts.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may include polyoxymethylene (POM) material or acetals, but is not limited thereto and may include various materials or be formed of various materials. there is.

13 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

14 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of an electronic device viewed from the opposite direction of FIG. 14 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 16 is a diagram showing a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 17 is a perspective view showing a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a rack gear and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 13 to 18 may be partially combinable with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 or the embodiments of FIGS. 19 to 27 .

13 to 18, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 12) includes a frame 213, a second cover member 221, a motor 341, and a rack. It may include a gear 342, a gear frame 348, a rack guide 350, or an adhesive member 360.

The configuration of the frame 213, the second cover member 221, the motor 341, the rack gear 342, the gear frame 348, or the rack guide 350 in FIGS. 13 to 18 is similar to that of FIG. 6 or FIG. 9 to 12, some or all of which may be identical to the configuration of the frame 213, second cover member 221, motor 341, rack gear 342, gear frame 348, or rack guide 350. You can. The configuration of the adhesive member 360 of FIGS. 13 to 18 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the adhesive member 360 of FIG. 6 .

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include an accommodation space 213a that can accommodate a battery (eg, the battery 389 in FIGS. 10 to 12). The accommodation space 213a may be defined as a recess depressed in at least a portion of the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may be disposed in an opening (or hole) formed in the planar portion 2211 of the second cover member 221. For example, the rack guide 350 may be disposed or coupled to at least one portion of the planar portion 2211 surrounding (or defining) the opening (or hole).

According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the flat portion 2211 may be formed to be stepped. According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the rack guide 350 may be stacked on the stepped portion of the flat portion 2211.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 342 may include a gear portion 3421 and a gear groove 3423 recessed from a side of the gear portion 3421. According to one embodiment, the gear groove 3423 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the gear portion 3421 (eg, Y-axis direction in FIG. 13).

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may include a first part 351, a second part 352, or a third part 353.

According to one embodiment, the first part 351 may be a part laminated on at least one part of the planar part 2211 of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the first part 351 may have a planar shape, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second part 352 is a part protruding from one side of the first part 351 (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 13) or one side of the first part 351 (e.g. : It may be a part connected to the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 13.

According to one embodiment, the second portion 352 may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The pair of second parts 352 may be arranged to face the side of the gear part 3421 or to cover the side of the gear part 3421.

According to one embodiment, the third part 353 is a part or It may be an extended part.

According to one embodiment, the third part 353 may be provided as a pair disposed on a pair of second parts 352, but the present invention is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third part 353 may be disposed or accommodated in the gear groove 3423 of the rack gear 342.

According to one embodiment, as the third portion 353 is disposed in the gear groove 3423, separation of the rack gear 342 from the rack guide 350 may be restricted.

According to one embodiment, the adhesive member 360 may adhere the rack guide 350 to the second cover member 221. For example, the adhesive member 360 may adhere the first portion 351 of the rack guide 350 to the flat portion 2211 of the second cover member 221.

According to one embodiment, the first part 351 is a pair of wing parts (e.g., a pair of wing parts of FIGS. 16 to 17) stacked on the flat part 2211 of the second cover member 221. It may include 351a, 351b)).

According to one embodiment, the pair of wing parts 351a and 351b may be laminated on the flat part 2211 of the second cover member 221 through the adhesive member 360.

Referring to FIG. 18, in the space surrounded or defined by the first part 351, second part 352, and third part 353 of the rack guide 350, the gear part of the rack gear 342 At least part of (3421) may be accepted. According to one embodiment, the space surrounded by the first part 351, the second part 352, and the third part 353 of the rack guide 350 allows the rack gear 350 to relatively slide. It can be defined as a rail structure.

Referring to FIG. 18, an arbitrary gap may be formed between the gear portion 3421 of the rack gear 342 and the rack guide 350. For example, the arbitrary gap may be between gear portion 342 and first portion 351, between gear portion 342 and second portion 352, or between gear portion 342 and third portion 353. ) can be formed between. Accordingly, when the rack gear 342 slides relative to the rack guide 350, the rack gear 342 and the rack guide 350 do not come into contact, so friction may not occur.

According to one embodiment, the arbitrary gap may be about 0.05 mm or more, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 350 may further include a recessed portion 354 that is recessed at a corner of the first portion 351, but the recessed portion 354 is omitted depending on the embodiment. It could be. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the gear frame 348 may be disposed in the recessed portion 354, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear 342 is connected to the battery (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 13) based on the first direction, which is the slide movement direction of the second cover member 221 (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 13). At least a portion of the battery 389 of FIG. 8 may overlap with at least a portion of the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 342 overlaps the battery based on the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 13) or thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIG. 13) of the electronic device 101. It may not work. For example, in a limited space, a sufficient size in the width direction or thickness direction of the frame 213 for accommodating the battery can be secured, and thus battery capacity can be additionally secured.

Figure 19 is a perspective view of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 20 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

21 is a plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 22 is a plan view of an electronic device viewed from the opposite direction of FIG. 21 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view showing a rack gear and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 19 to 23 may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 18 or the embodiments of FIGS. 24 to 27.

19 to 23, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 18) includes a frame 213, a second cover member 221, a driving structure 440, It may include a motor 441, a rack gear 442, a gear frame 448, a rack guide 450, or an adhesive member 460.

19 to 23, the frame 213, the second cover member 221, the drive structure 440, the motor 441, the rack gear 442, the gear frame 448, the rack guide 450, or adhesive The configuration of the member 460 includes the frame 213 of FIGS. 6 to 18, the second cover member 221, the drive structure 340, the motor 341, the rack gear 342, the gear frame 348, Some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the rack guide 350 or the adhesive member 360.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 may be disposed on the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second cover member 221. For example, the rack guide 350 may be coupled to a recess formed in at least a portion of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 is coupled to one surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 19 to 20) of the second cover member 221, or is attached to the second cover member 221. ) may be coupled to a hole formed through one side of the .

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 may surround at least a portion of the rack gear 442. For example, the rack guide 450 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 442 (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 19 and 20). Additionally, the rack guide 450 may continuously surround at least a portion of the rack gear 342 in the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 442.

According to one embodiment, when the second cover member 221 slides relative to the frame 213, the rack guide 450 may slide relative to the rack gear 442. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 442 may be defined as sliding relative to the rack guide 450.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 can protect the rack gear 442 from external shock. For example, when an external shock is applied to the electronic device 101, the rack guide 450 may alleviate the external shock applied to (or transmitted to) the rack gear 442.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 covers at least a portion of the rack gear 442 along the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 442 (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 19 and 20), thereby supporting the rack. Deformation of the gear 442 can be limited or prevented. For example, the rack gear 442 may be covered by the rack guide 450, thereby limiting or preventing at least a portion of the rack gear 442 from being bent. Accordingly, since deformation of the rack gear 442 does not occur, other parts can be prevented from being damaged by the rack gear 442. According to one embodiment, when the rack gear 442 is damaged, the rack guide 450 may block fragments of the rack gear 442 from being transferred to other parts.

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include an accommodation space 213a that can accommodate a battery (eg, the battery 389 in FIGS. 10 to 12). The accommodation space 213a may be defined as a recess depressed in at least a portion of the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 may be disposed in a recess (or groove) formed in the planar portion 2211 of the second cover member 221. For example, the rack guide 450 may be disposed or coupled to at least a portion of the planar portion 2211 surrounding (or defining) the recess (or groove).

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear 442 and at least a portion of the rack guide 450 may be accommodated in the recess of the planar portion 2211.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 442 may include a gear portion 4421 and a gear groove 4424 recessed from a corner of the gear portion 4421. According to one embodiment, the gear groove 4423 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the gear portion 4421 (eg, Y-axis direction in FIG. 13).

According to one embodiment, gear portion 4421 may include gear teeth configured to mesh with a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear 344 in FIGS. 10-12).

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 450 may include a first part 451, a second part 452, or a third part 453.

According to one embodiment, the first part 451 may be a part that covers the upper part of the gear part 4421 (eg, the upper part in the -Z direction of FIGS. 19 and 20). For example, the first part 451 may be arranged to cover the gear teeth of the gear part 4421. According to one embodiment, the first part 451 may have a planar shape, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second part 452 is a part protruding from one surface of the first part 451 (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 19 to 20) or a portion of the first part 451. It may be a part connected to one side (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIG. 20).

According to one embodiment, the second portion 452 may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The pair of second portions 452 may be arranged to face or cover a side of the gear portion 4421 .

According to one embodiment, the third part 453 is a part or It may be an extended part.

According to one embodiment, the third part 453 may be provided as a pair disposed on a pair of second parts 452, but the present invention is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third portion 453 may be disposed in the gear groove 4424 of the rack gear 442.

According to one embodiment, as the third portion 453 is disposed in the gear groove 4424, separation of the rack gear 442 from the rack guide 450 may be restricted.

According to one embodiment, the adhesive member 460 may adhere the rack guide 450 to the second cover member 221. For example, the adhesive member 460 may adhere the third portion 453 of the rack guide 450 to the flat portion 2211 of the second cover member 221. For example, the third portion 453 may be coupled to the second cover member 221 (eg, second housing).

Referring to FIG. 23, in the space surrounded or defined by the first part 451, second part 452, and third part 453 of the rack guide 450, the gear part of the rack gear 442 At least part of (4421) may be accepted. According to one embodiment, the space surrounded by the first part 451, the second part 452, and the third part 453 of the rack guide 450 allows the rack gear 450 to relatively slide. It can be defined as a rail structure.

Referring to FIG. 23, an arbitrary gap may be formed between the gear portion 4421 of the rack gear 442 and the rack guide 450. For example, the arbitrary gap may be between gear portion 442 and first portion 451, between gear portion 442 and second portion 452, or between gear portion 442 and third portion 453. ) can be formed between. Accordingly, when the rack gear 442 slides relative to the rack guide 450, the rack gear 442 and the rack guide 450 do not contact each other, so friction may not occur.

According to one embodiment, the arbitrary gap may be about 0.05 mm or more, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 23 , at least a portion of the rack gear 442 may be surrounded by the planar portion 2211 of the second cover member 221 and the rack guide 450. Accordingly, when the rack gear 442 is damaged, fragments of the rack gear 442 are restricted from being separated from the closed space defined by the flat portion 2211 and the rack guide 450 to other external parts. It can be.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear 442 is connected to the battery (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 20) based on the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 20), which is the slide movement direction of the second cover member 221. At least a portion of the battery 389 in FIG. 8 may overlap with the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 442 overlaps the battery based on the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 20) or thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIG. 20) of the electronic device 101. It may not work. For example, in a limited space, a sufficient size in the width direction or thickness direction of the frame 213 for accommodating the battery can be secured, and thus battery capacity can be additionally secured.

Figure 24 is a perspective view showing a rack gear and a frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 24 may be partially combinable with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 23 or the embodiments of FIGS. 25 to 27.

Referring to FIG. 24, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 23) includes a frame 213 (e.g., frame 213 of FIGS. 6 to 23), and a rack gear 542. (For example, it may include rack gears 342 and 442 of FIGS. 6 to 23).

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 542 includes a gear portion 5421 (e.g., gear portions 3421 and 4421 in FIGS. 6 to 23) and a first coupling portion 5422 (e.g., the first coupling portion in FIG. 9). 1 coupling portion 3422).

According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion 5422 may be coupled to the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion 5422 may be welded to at least a portion of the frame 213.

According to one embodiment, as the first coupling portion 5422 and the frame 213 are coupled by welding, compared to the case where the first coupling portion 5422 and the frame 213 are coupled through a fastening member such as a bolt, , Sufficient coupling force between the first coupling portion 5422 and the frame 213 can be secured while maintaining the thickness of the frame 213 thin. Accordingly, the electronic device can secure a large space for the battery to be accommodated in the frame 213 in a limited space and can increase the capacity of the battery.

Figure 25 is a plan view showing a second cover member and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 25 may be partially or entirely the same as the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 24 or the embodiments of FIGS. 26 to 27 .

Referring to FIG. 25, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 24) includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 of FIGS. 6 to 24), Alternatively, it may include a rack guide 550 (e.g., rack guides 350 and 450 of FIGS. 6 to 23).

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 may be formed on the second cover member 221 through insert injection molding. According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 may include a plurality of coupling protrusions 555 that are coupled to a plurality of holes (or grooves) formed in the second cover member 221.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of coupling protrusions 555 may be filled in the hole (or groove) of the second cover member 221 when the rack guide 550 is insert-molded.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 is formed or coupled to the second cover member 221 through insert injection, so that the rack guide 550 is coupled to the second cover member 221 through a separate adhesive member. Compared to the case where no adhesive member is used, the thickness of the rack guide 550 and the second cover member 221 (or the thickness of the electronic device) can be secured to be thin.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 is inserted without a rail structure for relatively sliding movement of the rack gear (e.g., the rack gears 342, 442, 542 of FIGS. 6 to 24). It can be ejected. The insert-injected rack guide 550 may additionally undergo a cutting process to form a rail structure for relatively sliding movement of the rack gear. However, it is not limited to this, and when the rack guard 550 is insert-molded into the second cover member 221, a rail structure may be formed.

Figure 26 is a perspective view showing a driving structure and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view showing a driving structure and a rack guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 26 to 27 may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 25.

26 to 27, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 25) includes a driving structure 540, a motor 541, a pinion gear 544, and a gear frame 548. , or may include a rack guide 550.

The configuration of the drive structure 540, motor 541, gear frame 548, or rack guide 550 in FIGS. 26 to 27 is the same as the drive structure 340, 440 and motor 341 in FIGS. 6 to 25. , 441), the gear frames 348 and 448, or the configuration of the rack guides 350 and 450 may be partially or entirely the same.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 may further include a second coupling portion 557 to be coupled to the gear frame 548.

According to one embodiment, the second coupling portion 557 may be coupled to one surface of the gear frame 548 through a fastening member 558 (eg, a bolt or pin). For example, the second coupling portion 557 may be fixed to the gear frame 548. According to one embodiment, the second coupling portion 557 may be a portion coupled or connected to one end of the rack guide 550. Additionally, the second coupling portion 557 may have a plate shape.

According to one embodiment, one surface of the second coupling portion 557 and one surface of the gear frame 548 may be coupled through a fastening member 558 in a surface-to-surface contact state. .

According to one embodiment, the second coupling portion 557 and the gear frame 548 contact surface to surface, so that when an external impact is applied to the electronic device, the rack guide 550 moves the gear. Rotation (or tilting) relative to frame 548 may be limited or prevented. According to one embodiment, the relative rotation (or tilting) of the rack guide 550 is limited, thereby preventing damage to the rack gear disposed inside the rack guide 550.

An electronic device (eg, a portable terminal) may include a display that is flat or has a flat and curved surface. Electronic devices including displays may have limitations in implementing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Accordingly, electronic devices including rollable displays are being studied.

The rollable electronic device may be provided with an actuator such as a motor to implement a slide movement operation. The motor may provide driving force for slide movement of the rollable electronic device based on power provided from the battery.

Rollable electronic devices consume power for other electrical components in addition to power for the motor, but expansion of battery capacity may be limited due to limited space.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a rollable display that can provide a space where battery capacity can be expanded in a limited space and an electronic device including the same can be provided.

However, the problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a rollable display that can expand the capacity of a battery and stably guide the slide movement of a housing and an electronic device including the same can be provided.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202 configured to slide relative to the first housing, a first display area A1, and the first housing 202. A flexible display 203 including a second display area A2 extending from the first display area and configured to move the second display area based on a slide movement of the second housing, a battery disposed in the first housing (289), rack gears 342 and 442 coupled to the first housing, a motor drive unit disposed in the second housing and connected to the rack gear to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing ( 341, 441) and rack guides 350, 450 disposed in the second housing and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear.

According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a first frame 213 that accommodates the battery, and one end of the rack gear may be coupled to the first frame.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear may overlap the battery with at least a portion of the first frame interposed based on the direction of slide movement of the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the second housing includes a second frame 221 configured to slide relative to the first frame, and the rack guide is coupled to the second frame and relative to the rack gear. It can be configured to move relative to the slide.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear includes a gear portion 3421 dynamically connected to the motor drive unit; And it may include a first coupling portion 3421 coupled to the first frame.

According to one embodiment, the first coupling portion may be welded to the first frame.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide includes a first part 351 coupled to the second housing, a second part 352 protruding from the first part, and extending from the second part toward the rack gear. It may include a third part 353.

According to one embodiment, the first part may be coupled to the second housing through an adhesive member 360.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear includes a gear groove 3423 recessed from a side of the rack gear, and at least a portion of the third part may be disposed in the gear groove.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide includes a first part 451 disposed to cover the gear teeth of the rack gear, a second part 452 protruding from the first part, and a It extends toward the rack gear and may include a third portion 453 coupled to the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the third part may be coupled to the second housing through an adhesive member 460.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear includes a gear groove 4424 recessed from a corner of the rack gear, and at least a portion of the third part may be disposed in the gear groove.

According to one embodiment, a gap may be formed between the rack gear and at least a portion of the rack guide.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 may be formed integrally with the second housing through insert injection.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide may include a plurality of protrusions 555 coupled to the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a gear frame (348, 448, 548) coupled to the second housing, rotatably supporting the rotation axis of the motor drive unit, and slideably supporting the rack gear. It may further include.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide 550 may further include a second coupling portion 557 coupled to the gear frame.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202 configured to slide relative to the first housing, a first display area A1, and the first housing 202. A flexible display 203 including a second display area A2 extending from the first display area and configured to move the second display area based on a slide movement of the second housing, a battery disposed in the first housing (289), rack gears 342 and 442 coupled to the first housing, a motor drive unit disposed in the second housing and connected to the rack gear to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing ( 341, 441) and a rack guide 350, 450 disposed in the second housing, configured to slide relative to the rack gear, and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear, of the rack gear At least a portion may overlap with the battery based on a first direction (eg, Y-axis direction in FIGS. 6 to 27), which is the direction in which the second housing slides.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack gear does not overlap the battery based on a second direction (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6 to 27) which is perpendicular to the first direction. and may not overlap with the battery based on a third direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIGS. 6 to 27) that is perpendicular to the first and second directions.

According to one embodiment, the rack guide includes a first part 451 disposed to cover the gear teeth of the rack gear, a second part 452 protruding from the first part, and a second part 452 extending from the second part to the rack. It extends toward the gear and may include a third portion 453 coupled to the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a gear frame (348, 448, 548) coupled to the second housing, rotatably supporting the rotation axis of the motor drive unit, and slideably supporting the rack gear. It may further include.

Above, in the detailed description of this document, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

101: Electronic devices
201: first housing
211: first cover member
213: frame
202: second housing
221: Second cover member
340, 440, 540: Drive structure
341, 441, 541: Motor
342, 442, 542: Rack gear
348, 448, 548: Gear frame
350, 450, 550: Rack guides
351, 451, 551: Part 1
352, 452, 552: Part 2
353, 453, 553: Part 3
360, 460: Adhesion member

Claims (20)

In the electronic device 101,
First housing (201);
a second housing (202) configured to slide relative to the first housing;
A flexible display 203 including a first display area A1 and a second display area A2 extending from the first display area, and configured to move the second display area based on a slide movement of the second housing. );
a battery 289 disposed in the first housing;
Rack gears 342 and 442 coupled to the first housing;
a motor drive unit (341, 441) disposed in the second housing, connected to the rack gear, and configured to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing; and
An electronic device comprising a rack guide (350, 450) disposed in the second housing and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear.
According to claim 1,
The first housing is,
It includes a first frame 213 that accommodates the battery,
One end of the rack gear is,
An electronic device coupled to the first frame.
According to claims 1 and 2,
At least a portion of the rack gear is:
An electronic device that overlaps the battery with at least a portion of the first frame interposed based on the direction of slide movement of the second housing.
According to claims 1 to 3,
The second housing is,
A second frame 221 configured to slide relative to the first frame,
The rack guide is,
An electronic device coupled to the second frame and configured to slide relative to the rack gear.
According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The rack gear is,
A gear portion (3421) dynamically connected to the motor drive unit; and
An electronic device including a first coupling portion 3421 coupled to the first frame.
According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first binding portion is,
An electronic device welded to the first frame.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The rack guide is,
A first part 351 coupled to the second housing;
a second part 352 protruding from the first part; and
An electronic device comprising a third portion (353) extending from the second portion toward the rack gear.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The first part is,
An electronic device coupled to the second housing through an adhesive member (360).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The rack gear is,
It includes a gear groove 3423 recessed from the side of the rack gear,
At least one part of the third part is:
An electronic device disposed in the gear groove.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The rack guide is,
a first part 451 arranged to cover the gear teeth of the rack gear;
a second part 452 protruding from the first part; and
An electronic device comprising a third portion (453) extending from the second portion toward the rack gear and coupled to the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The third part is:
An electronic device coupled to the second housing through an adhesive member (460).
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The rack gear is,
It includes a gear groove 4424 recessed from a corner of the rack gear,
At least a portion of the third portion is disposed in the gear groove.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The rack gear is,
An electronic device having a gap formed between at least a portion of the rack guide.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The rack guide 550 is,
An electronic device formed integrally with the second housing through insert injection.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The rack guide is,
An electronic device including a plurality of protrusions 555 coupled to the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
The electronic device is,
It further includes a gear frame (348, 448, 548) coupled to the second housing, rotatably supporting the rotation axis of the motor drive unit, and slidingly supporting the rack gear,
The rack guide 550 is,
An electronic device further comprising a second coupling portion 557 coupled to the gear frame.
In the electronic device 101,
First housing (201);
a second housing (202) configured to slide relative to the first housing;
A flexible display 203 including a first display area A1 and a second display area A2 extending from the first display area, and configured to move the second display area based on a slide movement of the second housing. );
a battery 289 disposed in the first housing;
Rack gears 342 and 442 coupled to the first housing;
a motor drive unit (341, 441) disposed in the second housing, connected to the rack gear, and configured to provide driving force for sliding movement of the second housing; and
A rack guide (350, 450) disposed in the second housing, configured to slide relative to the rack gear, and surrounding at least a portion of the rack gear,
At least a portion of the rack gear is:
An electronic device overlapping with the battery based on a first direction, which is the direction in which the second housing slides.
According to claim 17,
At least a portion of the rack gear is:
It does not overlap with the battery based on a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, and overlaps with the battery based on a third direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. Electronic devices that do not work.
The method according to any one of claims 17 to 18,
The rack guide is,
a first part 451 arranged to cover the gear teeth of the rack gear;
a second part 452 protruding from the first part; and
An electronic device comprising a third portion (453) extending from the second portion toward the rack gear and coupled to the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 17 to 19,
The electronic device further includes a gear frame (348, 448, 548) coupled to the second housing, rotatably supporting the rotation axis of the motor drive unit, and slidingly supporting the rack gear.

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