KR102133261B1 - Curved Display and Electronic Device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A display including a panel module layer including an outer protective layer formed with at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature, an opaque layer disposed at the edge of the outer protective layer, and a non-display area arranged under the opaque layer, and an electronic device including the same. The device is disclosed. In addition to this, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

Description

A display having a curved display area and an electronic device including the same {Curved Display and Electronic Device including the same}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device having at least a portion of a curved display area.

Electronic devices, such as existing smart phones, provide screens related to various user functions based on a flat display device.

In the above-described conventional electronic device, in order to expand the display area, the size of the flat display area must be enlarged, so that the overall size of the electronic device increases. Such size expansion may be a problem in electronic devices in which portability such as a smartphone is emphasized.

In various embodiments, a display having a curved display area with an extended display area while maintaining a predetermined size and an electronic device including the same are provided.

The device according to various embodiments of the present invention includes a housing including an opening including at least a portion of a first side extending in a first direction on at least a portion of a surface, a housing included in the opening, and a curved agent A substantially transparent outer protective layer comprising a surface and including a first edge extending in the first direction adjacent to the first side, contained within the opening, conformally to the curved first surface with) curved, adjacent to the first side, the panel module layer having a second edge extending in the first direction, extending in the first direction along the second edge, perpendicular to the first direction A flexible panel module layer including a non-display area having a first width in a direction and included in the opening, interposed between the external protection layer and the non-display area of the panel module layer, and the first side A opaque layer extending adjacent to the first direction and having a second width perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the second width of the opaque layer is at least part of the first width of the non-display area It may have a dimension that covers.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device according to an embodiment includes an outer protective layer formed with at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature, an opaque layer disposed on the edge of the outer protective layer, and a non-display area arranged under the opaque layer. It may include a display having a panel module layer comprising, a housing supporting the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment includes a display having at least a portion of an edge having a predetermined curvature and a panel module including a non-display area and an outer protective layer formed to protrude from an end of the outer protective layer. It may include a housing including a groove into which the non-display area is inserted.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, based on the adoption of the curved display area and the processing of the edge area, the display area may be substantially extended while maintaining the overall size of the electronic device at a predetermined size.

1A is an example of a front surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
1B illustrates an example of a side surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2A is an enlarged side view of a second curved portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2B is an enlarged side view of a second curved portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2C illustrates an example of a second curved surface supporter according to various embodiments.
3A is a front view of a partial appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3B illustrates an example of a partial appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is an example of arrangement of electronic device components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a falling situation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 illustrates an example of a case in which a display is seated according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 illustrates a part of an electronic device in which a stiffener is disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 illustrates a part of an electronic device in which a shock absorber is disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 illustrates one embodiment of a curved portion shape according to various embodiments.
10 illustrates an example of a curved symmetrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 illustrates an example of a reinforcing structure of a curved symmetrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
12 illustrates an example of a wearable device including a curved display area according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the present invention includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar elements.

In this document, expressions such as "have", "can have", "includes", or "can contain" are the presence of the corresponding feature (eg, a component such as a numerical value, function, operation, or part). And does not exclude the presence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “at least one of A or B”, “at least one of A or/and B”, or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, or “at least one of A or B” includes (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, Or (3) all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

Expressions such as “first”, “second”, “first”, or “second” used in various embodiments may modify various components, regardless of order and/or importance, and It is not limited. The above expressions can be used to distinguish one component from another component. For example, the first user device and the second user device may indicate different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Some component (eg, first component) is "(functionally or communicatively) coupled with/to" another component (eg, second component), or " When referred to as "connected to", it should be understood that any of the above components may be directly connected to the other component or may be connected through another component (eg, a third component). On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component (eg, the first component) is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component (eg, the second component), the component and the component It can be understood that other components (eg, the third component) do not exist between the other components.

As used herein, the expression "configured to (or configured) to" is, depending on the situation, for example, "suitable for", "having the capacity to" It can be used interchangeably with ", "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of". The term "configured (or set) to" may not necessarily mean only "specifically designed to" in hardware. Instead, in some situations, the expression "device configured to" may mean that the device "can" with other devices or parts. For example, the phrase “processor configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C” executes a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) to perform the operation, or one or more software programs stored in the memory device. By doing so, it may mean a general-purpose processor (eg, a CPU or application processor) capable of performing the corresponding operations.

Terms used in this document are only used to describe specific embodiments, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person skilled in the art of the present invention. Commonly used dictionary-defined terms may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning to the meaning in the context of the related art, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this document. . In some cases, terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude embodiments of the present invention.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention includes, for example, a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, Desktop PCs, laptop PCs, netbook computers, workstations, servers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), MP3 players, mobile medical devices, Cameras, or wearable devices (e.g. smart glasses, head-mounted-device (HMD)), electronic clothing, electronic bracelets, electronic necklaces, electronic accessories, electronic tattoos, smart It may include at least one of a mirror, or a smart watch.

In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance. Smart appliances include, for example, televisions, DVD players, audio, refrigerators, air conditioners, cleaners, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, air cleaners, set-top boxes, home automation control panels (home automation) control panel), security control panel, TV box (eg Samsung HomeSync™, Apple TV™, or Google TV™), game console (eg Xbox™, PlayStation™), electronic dictionary, electronic key, It may include at least one of a camcorder or an electronic picture frame.

In another embodiment, the electronic device includes various medical devices (eg, various portable medical measurement devices (such as a blood glucose meter, heart rate monitor, blood pressure meter, or body temperature meter), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT (computed tomography), camera, or ultrasound, etc., navigation device, global positioning system receiver (GPS), event data recorder (EDR), flight data recorder (FDR), car infotainment device, marine Electronic equipment (e.g., navigation systems for ships, gyro compasses, etc.), avionics, security devices, head units for vehicles, industrial or household robots, automatic teller's machines (ATMs) in financial institutions, stores Point of sales (POS), or Internet of things (eg light bulbs, various sensors, electricity or gas meters, sprinkler devices, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, movements) Appliance, hot water tank, heater, boiler, etc.).

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a furniture or part of a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring devices (eg, Water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measurement devices, etc.). In various embodiments, the electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described above. The electronic device according to an embodiment may be a flexible electronic device. In addition, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices, and may include a new electronic device according to the development of technology.

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this document, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device).

1A is an example of a front surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 100 described below has a first side (eg, a curved surface) extending in at least some surface in a first direction (eg, a right edge or a left edge direction with respect to the front surface of the electronic device 100). The housing may include a housing (eg, a case) including an opening (eg, an edge region of the electronic device 100). In addition, the electronic device 100 is substantially transparent, including a first edge (eg, a glass edge) extending in the first direction adjacent to the first side and including the curved first surface. Phosphorus may have an outer protective layer (eg glass). In addition, the electronic device 100 is included in the opening, bent along the curved first surface (conformally with), adjacent to the first side, and extending a second edge in the first direction (for example, a panel module) A panel module layer having an edge of), the flexible panel module layer including a non-display area extending in the first direction along the second edge and having a first width perpendicular to the first direction. Can. In addition, the electronic device 100 is included in the opening, interposed between the outer protective layer and the non-display area of the panel module layer, and extending in the first direction adjacent to the first side, An opaque layer having a second width perpendicular to the first direction may be included. The second width of the opaque layer may have a dimension that covers at least a portion of the first width of the non-display area. The opaque layer may include, for example, a black matrix.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the panel module layer includes a first surface facing the outer protective layer and a second surface facing the opposite side of the outer protective layer, and the electronic device 100 includes the second surface of the panel module layer. On the side of the surface, a sealing layer (eg, a protective member) may be further included.

In addition, the electronic device 100 is bent according to the curved first surface, has a third edge (eg, the edge of the touch sheet) adjacent to the first edge, and is interposed between the outer protective layer and the display layer ) A touch sensing layer (eg, a touch sheet) may be further included. Further, in the electronic device 100, the outer protective layer is substantially planar, and may further include a second surface extending from the first surface. Also, in the electronic device 100, the opaque layer may be positioned to further cover a portion of the display area of the panel module layer adjacent to the non-display area.

1A, referring to FIG. 1A, the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure has a display 150 (eg, the outer protective layer, the flexible) having at least one edge having a curved shape (or curved display area) Panel module layer (e.g., including the touch sensing layer (touch sheet) or touch sensing layer separately), including the opaque layer, etc.), speaker 143 disposed on one side of the display, key button 141, case 200 (e.g., the Housing).

The display 150 (eg, at least one of the following glass (eg, the outer protective layer), a panel module (eg, the panel module layer or the flexible panel module layer), an electromagnetic induction panel, and a heat dissipation sheet) is, for example, a first curved portion 151, a flat portion 153, and a second curved portion 155. The first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155 may have different curvatures. According to an embodiment, the area of the first curved portion 151 may have a smaller area than that of the second curved portion 155. According to various embodiments, the first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155 have the same curvature, and may be arranged to be symmetrical with respect to the center line of the flat portion 153. Edges of the first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155 may be supported by one side of the case 200. An opaque layer disposed under the glass and a non-display area disposed at the edge of the panel module may be arranged vertically on at least one edge of the first curved portion 151 or the second curved portion 155. Accordingly, at least one edge of the first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155 may be provided with a display area of the expanded panel module.

The case 200 has a shape of a polygon (eg, a square) as a whole, and may be provided to surround the exterior of the display 150. According to an embodiment, the case 200 may have an edge along the appearance of the display 150 having at least one edge having a curved shape. According to various embodiments, the case 200 may be provided in the form of a built-in battery. Alternatively, the battery may be provided as a removable type. In the case of a removable battery, a case described below (eg, a front case (integrated with a rear case) or a front case and a rear case) and a battery cover may be included. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case 200 has a first side (eg, at least a part of which is flat, and at least some surfaces extend in a first direction (eg, at least one of the left or right sides with respect to the center of the case 200)) : Curved portion) may be included (eg, a left edge region or a right edge region). 1B illustrates an example of a side surface of an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1B, the electronic device 100 may include a display 150, a first case 210 (eg, a front case), and a second case 220 (eg, a rear case or a battery cover surrounding the rear case).

The display 150 may include a first curved portion 151, a flat portion 153, and a second curved portion 155 as described above. The first curved portion 151 may have a relatively small curvature, for example, compared to the second curved portion 155. The second curved surface portion 155 may be disposed consecutively at an end of the flat portion 153, for example, and may be curved and disposed. An end of the first curved portion 151 may be disposed to contact one side of the first case 210. The end of the second curved surface portion 155 may be disposed to contact the other side of the case 210.

The first case 210 may include a first curved support 211, a planar support 213, and a second curved support 215. The first case 210 may be provided in the shape of a metal frame in which the first curved support 211, the planar support 213, and the second curved support 215 are connected to one another. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first curved surface support portion 211, the flat surface support portion 213, and the second curved surface support portion 215 may be detachably provided and may be fastened to each other. The first case 210 may be made of, for example, a metal material (or non-metal material) such as SUS, aluminum alloy, or magnesium alloy.

The first curved surface support portion 211 may be provided to surround the end of the first curved surface portion 151 while supporting the lower portion of the first curved surface portion 151 having a relatively low curvature. According to various embodiments, the end of the first curved portion 211 may be provided in a shape protruding from the horizontal height of the first curved portion 151 to prevent damage to the first curved portion 151 while surrounding the first curved portion 151. In addition, the first curved surface support portion 211 may have a shape protruding from the end of the first curved surface portion 151 by a specified length in the outer direction (the direction in which the first curved surface portion 151 extends from the flat surface portion 153). The protruding area of the first curved surface support 211 may be rounded, for example. According to various embodiments, at least some of the protruding areas of the first curved surface support portion 211 may have a shock absorbing member (eg, a non-metallic member such as a rubber member or a polyurethane member) in the longitudinal direction of the case or in the width direction of the case, or for shock absorption A metal member such as a mesh or a bumper).

The flat support unit 213 may be disposed under the flat unit 153 of the display 150 to support the flat unit 153. In a certain region inside the flat support portion 213, a battery insertion hole of a predetermined size related to battery insertion may be provided. The center of the lower insertion hole of the battery may be disposed to be biased, for example, in the direction of the first curved support 211. According to various embodiments, the lower insertion hole of the battery may be disposed, for example, over a portion of the flat support 213 and the first curved support 211. The flat support portion 213 may include, for example, at least one side wall that supports at least a portion of the edge or the center of the flat portion 153, and may be provided with a certain portion recessed inside.

The second curved surface support portion 215 may be provided to surround the end of the second curved surface portion 155 while supporting the lower portion of the second curved surface portion 155 having a relatively large curvature. In this regard, the second curved surface support portion 215 may have a relatively large curvature compared to the first curved surface support portion 211. In addition, the second curved surface support portion 215 may have a shape in which the thickness gradually decreases toward the end direction (eg, the direction in which the second curved surface portion 155 extends from the flat portion 153) to support the large curvature of the second curved portion 155. According to various embodiments, the end of the second curved portion 215 may be provided in a shape protruding from the surface of the second curved portion 155 to prevent damage to the second curved portion 155. For example, the second curved surface support portion 215 may have a cross-sectional shape in a hook shape, and an edge portion may be rounded. According to various embodiments, a shock absorbing member (eg, a non-metallic member such as a rubber member or a polyurethane member) may be provided in at least one of the inner and outer ends of the second curved surface support portion 215 in the form of a hook in the longitudinal direction of the case or in the width direction of the case. Alternatively, a metal member such as a mesh or a bumper for shock absorption may be disposed.

The second case 220 may be a rear case supporting the lower portion of the first case 210 or a battery cover surrounding the rear case. The second case 220 may be formed of a metal or non-metal material, for example, a plastic injection material. The second case 220 may be provided to support the flat lower portion of the first curved support portion 211, the region supporting the flat lower portion of the flat support portion 213, and the second curved support portion 215 curved lower portion. A part of the inside of the second case 220 may be provided with a battery insertion hole. The battery upper insertion hole may be arranged to be aligned with the battery lower insertion hole. Accordingly, the battery insertion hole may be provided to be biased toward one direction (for example, a direction in which the first curved support portion 211 is located) from the vertical center of the second case 220. According to various embodiments, the second case 220 may be provided to expose the upper insertion hole of the battery when the battery is detachable. A battery cover may be disposed on one side of the second case 220 to cover the entire area including the battery insertion hole.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be provided with a front case and a rear case integrally. In this case, the second case 220 may be a battery cover. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be of a built-in battery type. In this case, the first case 210 and the second case 220 may be integrally provided, and the battery cover may be omitted.

As described above, the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments may provide a display area enlarged from a side surface of the electronic device 100 by forming a curvature of the second curved portion 155 greater than that of the first curved portion 151. Also, the electronic device 100 may extend the display area based on the enlarged panel module by disposing the non-display area of the panel module disposed on the second curved portion 155 under the opaque layer. In addition, the electronic device 100 provides a relatively small curvature (or no curvature) first curved portion 151 to provide a relatively thick first curved surface support portion 211 to facilitate gripping of the electronic device 100.

2A is an enlarged example of an edge region of a second curved portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2A, a part of the electronic device 100 includes a display 150 (for example, the flat portion 153 and the second curved portion 155 shown), a first case (for example, the flat support portion 213 and the second curved portion 215 shown), a 2 A part of the second case 220 and a part of the battery cover 250 may be included. In the following description, a part of the electronic device 100 will be mainly described in an area in which the second curved portion 155 is disposed. The shape of the second curved portion 155 described below may also be applied to the shape of the first curved portion 151.

The display 150 includes a panel module 40 related to image display or control, a glass 50 disposed on the panel module 40, an opaque layer 52 disposed on one side of the glass 50 edge (eg, a black matrix, etc.), and an upper portion of the panel module 40 Alternatively, it may include an electromagnetic induction panel 53 (eg, a digitizer) disposed below, a heat dissipation sheet 55 (or a heating sheet), or the like. Additionally, an adhesive layer 51 may be disposed between the glass 50 and the panel module 40. The display 150 having the above-described configuration may have an extended display area 44a in which the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 is arranged under the opaque layer 52 of the glass 50.

The panel module 40 may include, for example, a touch sheet 41 (eg, the touch sensing layer), an adhesive layer 42, a polarizing sheet 43, and a display panel 44. The touch sheet 41 is described as a configuration of the panel module 40, but various embodiments are not limited thereto. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the touch sheet 41 may be separately disposed on the upper or lower panel module 40 to support a touch function.

The touch sheet 41 may support, for example, capacitive sensing. The touch sheet 41 may include, for example, a touch sensing area in which signal lines related to touch sensing are arranged in a matrix form, and a trace area for supplying signals to the touch sensing signal lines. According to an embodiment, the trace area may be formed on both edges of the touch sheet 41 or may be formed on one edge. The trace area may be included in the non-display area 44b, for example. An adhesive layer 51 is disposed on the touch sheet 41 to be adhered to the glass 50. According to various embodiments, the touch sensing signal line may be formed of an ITO electrode made of a transparent material. The trace area may be formed of, for example, a metal electrode made of an opaque material. The trace area may be disposed only on the first curved portion 151, for example.

The adhesive layer 42 is disposed between the touch sheet 41 and the polarization sheet 43, and may serve to fix the touch sheet 41 on the polarization sheet 43. The polarization sheet 43 may perform a polarization function of light transmitted through the panel module 40. For example, the polarizing sheet 43 may uniformly polarize the direction of light emitted from the display panel 44 to improve visibility or viewing angle. The polarizing sheet 43 may be adhered to the touch sheet 41 through the adhesive layer 42. The polarizing sheet 43 can be bonded to the display panel 44. According to various embodiments, an adhesive layer may be additionally provided between the polarizing sheet 43 and the display panel 44. Alternatively, a polarization pattern may be formed on the front surface of the display panel 44 to be integrated.

The display panel 44 may have a predetermined thickness and bendable sheets. The display panel 44 may be formed of an OLED or LCD. In the display panel 44, a plurality of pixels may be arranged in a matrix form. The display panel 44 may include, for example, a display area 44a in which a plurality of pixels are disposed, and a non-display area 44b in which pads for supplying a signal related to pixel control are disposed. The pads may be connected to signal lines of a gate driver or a data driver.

The panel module 40 of the display 150 described above may include a display area 44a and a non-display area 44b (for example, at least a portion of an edge area of the panel module 40) in which pads or signal lines are arranged to supply signals to the display area 44a. Can. The non-display area 44b may be disposed on at least a portion of the edge area of the second curved portion 155 of the display 150. The non-display area 44b disposed on the edge of the second curved portion 155 of the panel module 40 may be disposed under the opaque layer 52. According to various embodiments, the non-display area 44b disposed on the edge of the panel module 40 belonging to the first curved portion 151 may also be arranged under the opaque layer 52 disposed on the edge of the glass 50.

The electromagnetic induction panel 53 may be provided when the electronic device 100 supports generation of an input event through electromagnetic induction, such as an electronic pen. Accordingly, when the electronic device 100 is designed not to support a separate electronic pen operation function, it may be omitted. The electromagnetic induction panel 53 is disposed under the display panel to support an input function according to the access of the electronic pen.

The heat dissipation sheet 55 may be disposed below the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and above the first case 210. The heat dissipation sheet 55 can radiate heat generated from the display panel 44, for example. According to an embodiment, the heat dissipation sheet 55 may transmit heat generated from the display panel 44 to the first case 210 to radiate heat.

The glass 50 may be disposed on the panel module 40. The glass 50 may serve to protect the panel module 40. The glass 50 may be, for example, glass, acrylic, or transparent plastic material. As shown, the edge of the glass 50 may have a certain curvature and a curved state. The end of the glass 50 may be seated on the second curved surface support 215 of the first case 210, for example.

The opaque layer 52 may be disposed below the edge of the glass 50 to prevent light leakage or improve visibility. The opaque layer 52 may be implemented through printing on the glass back surface, or may be realized by attaching a separate film. The film may include a pattern or a pattern on one surface, thereby enhancing aesthetic sense. The opaque layer 52 may be disposed, for example, with a predetermined width over the entire rim of the glass 50. The opaque layer 52 may be disposed to cover a part of the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40. Accordingly, the width length of the opaque layer 52 may be provided to correspond to the size or position of the non-display area 44b.

According to one embodiment, when viewed vertically in the normal direction of the curved surface of the glass, the end of the opaque layer 52 is outside the active area (A/A) line that is, for example, the boundary between the non-display area 44b and the display area (above the curved surface). In the direction) A (eg, 0.03 mm to 0.3 mm) may have a further extended width. If the end of the opaque layer 52 is formed inward than the A/A line, some areas of the display may be covered, so the end of the opaque layer 52 is formed outside the A/A line (in the upward direction of the curve), but taking into account assembly tolerances It can keep the minimum width. Accordingly, the lines of the panel module 40 disposed in the non-display area 44b (for example, signal supply lines arranged in the trace area of the touch sheet 41 or areas in which pads or signal supply lines in the display panel 44 are arranged) are opaque layers 52 By at least some can be obscured.

According to another embodiment, when viewed from the front direction of the electronic device 100, the inner end of the opaque layer 52 is, for example, B (eg, outside the active area (A/A) line) which is a boundary between the non-display area 44b and the display area. 0.5mm) apart (or extended).

When looking at the panel through the glass 50 from the front of the electronic device 100, the light coming out from the front is refracted from the inside due to the refractive index of the glass 50, so when viewed from the outside, the light may be refracted from the original position. Therefore, when viewed from the front of the electronic device 100, the separation distance B by design is greater than A, but the separation distance C (eg, 0.3mm) that a real user feels when looking from the front is smaller than the separation distance B by design, so A and C are relatively Since the separation distance of is similar, when viewed from the normal direction of the front surface or the curved surface, a certain amount of inactive area is uniformly displayed around the display without feeling heterogeneity, thereby increasing the overall aesthetic sense.

As described above, as the non-display area of the panel module 40 is disposed under the opaque layer 52 in the curved display area of the display 150 (eg, the first curved portion 151 or the second curved portion), the panel module 40 is observed through the glass 50. At a point in time, an area (non-display area) of a portion that is not displayed may be minimized.

As described above, the first case 210 may include a flat support 213 and a second curved support 215 formed in succession to the flat support 213. The second curved surface support portion 215 may include a support body 215_1 disposed to connect to the flat support portion 213 and a curved cover portion 215_2 disposed at an end of the support body 215_1.

The support body 215_1 may include, for example, a curved upper surface in a shape corresponding to the curvature of the second curved portion 155, and a lower surface facing the second case 220. Accordingly, the support body 215_1 may be arranged in parallel with the curved portion of the display 150. A rail groove 216a may be disposed on at least one side of the upper surface of the support body 215_1. The rail groove 216a has, for example, a predetermined width and may be formed by a specified length in the longitudinal direction of the support body 215_1. According to one embodiment, the rail groove 216a may be formed on at least a portion of the entire upper surface of the support body 215_1. A display protection member 240 may be disposed inside the rail groove 216a. The protective member 240 may include a sponge or an adhesive tape. The protection member 240 may function as a dustproof and moistureproof function to block the inflow of moisture or dust into the electronic device 100.

The curved cover part 215_2 may be disposed at an end of the support body 215_1 at a certain angle with a direction in which the support body 215_1 extends. According to one embodiment, the curved cover portion 215_2 is formed perpendicular to the end of the support body 215_1, and may be disposed to protrude in the outer direction (eg, the direction in which the glass 50 is located) from the upper surface of the support body 215_1. One side wall of the curved cover portion 215_2 may be disposed to face the side surface of the display 150. The protruding end of the curved cover portion 215_2 may be formed higher than the height at which the display 150 is placed on one side wall. Accordingly, the curved cover portion 215_2 can absorb at least a portion of the impact of the electronic device 100, such as the fall.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first case 210 may include a battery insertion hole 218. The battery upper insertion hole 218 may be disposed on the flat support 213 of the first case 210 or may be disposed over the flat support 213 and the first curved support 211.

The second case 220 supports the first case 210. In addition, the second case 220 may be provided with a battery insertion hole 228 below. The battery lower insertion hole 228 may be aligned with the battery upper insertion hole 218. According to an embodiment, one end of the second case 220 may be disposed to face the inside of the curved cover portion 215_2. Accordingly, at least a portion of the second case 220 may be disposed in a form wrapped by the edge of the first case 210.

The battery cover 250 may be disposed to surround a lower surface of the second case 220 or a surface exposed to the outside. According to an embodiment, the battery cover 250 may be disposed to cover the battery lower insertion hole 228 disposed in the second case 220. One end of the battery cover 250 may be fastened to the inside of the curved cover portion 215_2. The inner side of the curved cover portion 215_2 may be formed in multiple stages. Accordingly, the end of the second case 220 and the end of the battery cover 250 may be stacked inside the curved cover portion 215_2. The surface of the battery cover 250 and one side of the curved cover portion 215_2 may be aligned side by side. According to various embodiments, the battery cover 250 may be provided integrally with the second case 220 or may be provided integrally with the second case 220 and the first case 210. In this case, the battery cover 250 may be fixedly arranged to surround the battery in the rear portion of the electronic device 100 provided with a built-in battery.

2B is an enlarged side view of a second curved portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a part of the electronic device 100 is a part of the display 150 (eg, a flat part 153 and a second curved part 155), a part of the first case 210, a part of the second case 220, and a part of the battery cover 250 It can contain.

The first case 210 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover portion 215_2. The curved cover portion 215_2 may include, for example, a first side wall 215a and a second side wall 215c, a connection portion 215b, and a support groove 215d.

The side wall 215a is formed, for example, in succession to the support body 215_1, and may be disposed to protrude by a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support body 215_1. Some components of the display 150, for example, the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and the heat dissipation sheet 55 may be disposed on the sidewall 215a side. The side wall 215c may be disposed at a position spaced apart by the width of the side wall 215a and the support groove 215d. The side wall 215c may be disposed to protrude from the glass 50 surface of the display 150. The end of the glass 50 may be disposed on the side of the side wall 215c. According to various embodiments, an end of the opaque layer 52 may be disposed on the side of the sidewall 215c. The connecting portion 215b connects the lower ends of the side walls 215a and the side walls 215c to form a support groove 215d. Some of the components of the display 150, for example, the end of the panel module 40 may be disposed on a surface opened by the support groove 215d among the connection portions 215b. In the supporting groove 215d, some components of the display 150, for example, a portion of the edge of the panel module 40 may be inserted. For example, the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215d. According to an embodiment, the support groove 215d may have a depth equal to the depth of the non-display area 44b or a larger depth designated than the non-display area 44b. According to various embodiments, the panel module 40, the electromagnetic induction panel 53, and the heat dissipation sheet 55 may be disposed in the support groove 215d.

The display 150 may include a panel module 40 protruding more than the glass 50 in a direction in which the second curved portion 155 is bent. For example, the panel module 40 may be disposed such that the edge shape of the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 protrudes to the end of the glass 50 by a predetermined length (for example, by the width of the non-display area 44b). The protruding panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215d.

As described above, as the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 is inserted into the support groove 215d, the display 150 may be provided with a separate opaque layer removed. Additionally, a rail groove 216b in which the display protection member 240 may be disposed may be provided on at least part of one side of the lower support body 215_1 of the panel module 40 or the sidewall 215a of the curved cover portion 215_2.

2C illustrates an example of a second curved surface supporter according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2C, the second curved surface support portion 215 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover portion 215_2. For example, the curved cover portion 215_2 has a connection portion 215_g and a side wall 215f (compared to FIG. 2B removed from the side surface 215a compared to FIG. 2B), which are disposed at an angle (eg, a right angle or an acute angle) with the upper surface of the support body 215_1 from one end of the upper surface of the support body 215_1. Shape) can be formed. In this case, display 150 components other than the glass 50 may be disposed in the support groove 215e formed by the connection portion 215_g and the side wall 215f. For example, a panel module 40, an electromagnetic induction panel 53, and a heat dissipation sheet 55 may be disposed in the support groove 215e. The display 150 may be provided with a panel module 40 protruding a predetermined length (for example, a width of the non-display area 44b) to the end of the glass 50, an electromagnetic induction panel 53 disposed in parallel with the panel module 40, and a heat dissipation sheet 55.

A rail groove 216c in which the display protection member 240 may be disposed may be disposed on at least one side of the upper surface of the support body 215_1. The rail groove 216c may extend, for example, to the inside of the support groove 215e.

3A is a front view of a partial appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3A, a part of the electronic device may include a first case 210, an adhesive member 230, and a protective member 240.

The first case 210 may be, for example, a front case of the electronic device. The first case 210 may be, for example, a metal material. As illustrated in the first case 210, a battery insertion hole 218 may be formed inside. The battery insertion hole 218 may be disposed to be biased to one side with respect to the vertical center line of the first case 210.

The adhesive member 230 has, for example, an adhesive region 231 disposed with a certain thickness on the upper edge of the first case 210, and an adhesive region 233 and a first case disposed with a predetermined thickness on the edge (eg, a left side) of the first case 210. It may include an adhesive region 235 which has a predetermined thickness on the lower edge of 210. The first adhesive region 231, the second adhesive region 233, and the third adhesive region 235 may be disposed in a form connected to each other. The adhesive region 231, the adhesive region 233 and the adhesive region 235 may serve to fix the display 150 on the first case 210. According to an embodiment, the adhesive region 233 may be disposed under a region in which the first curved portion 151 of the display 150 is disposed. The adhesive region 233 may serve to fix the first curved portion 151 of the display 150 to the first case 210, for example. A portion of the side (right) edge of the adhesive region 231 may be disposed on the side (right) edge of the first case 210. A part of the side (right) edge of the adhesive region 235 may be disposed on the side (right) edge of the first case 210. According to various embodiments, the adhesive member 230 may be provided in a form including an adhesive region 231 and an adhesive region 235.

The protective member 240 has a predetermined width and may be disposed on an edge (eg, a right side) of the first case 210. According to various embodiments, the protective member 240 may be a sponge or an adhesive tape.

3B illustrates an example of a partial appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3B, a part of the electronic device may include a display 150, a first case 210, an adhesive member 230, and a protection member 240.

As illustrated, the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151, a flat portion 153, and a second curved portion 155. A speaker hole 157 for exposing the speaker (or receiver) and a button hole 159 for exposing the home button may be disposed on one side of the display 150.

In the first case 210, a surface facing the first curved portion 151 has a curvature similar to that of the first curved portion 151, and a surface facing the first curved support portion 211 and the second curved portion 155 is similar to the second curved portion 155. Areas facing the second curved surface support portion 215 and the flat surface portion 153 formed with a curvature may include a flat surface support portion 213 in which a battery upper insertion hole 218 is disposed. According to various embodiments, an antenna pattern may be disposed on an upper or lower portion of the first case 210.

The second curved surface support portion 215 of the first case 210 includes, for example, a curved surface support region 2155 on which the upper part of the adhesive member 230 is disposed, a first curved surface support region 2151 on which the lower portion of the adhesive member 230 is disposed, and a second curved surface support region 2155. A third curved support region 2153 connecting the curved support region 2151 may be included. A rail groove 216 in which the protective member 240 is disposed may be disposed on the curved support region 2153.

The adhesive member 230 is “C” which is disposed successively on the upper portion of the display 150 (or the curved support region 2155 and the upper surface of the flat support 213 ), the edge of the first curved portion 151, and the lower portion of the display 150 (or the curved support region 2151 and the lower surface of the flat support 213 ). It can be shaped like a ruler. According to various embodiments, the adhesive member 230 may be disposed only on the upper portion of the display 150 and the lower portion of the display 150. As described above, the adhesive member 230 may be disposed on at least a part of the circumference of the first case 210.

The protection member 240 may have a predetermined length and be disposed on the second curved surface support portion 215 (eg, a position where the second curved surface portion 155 of the display 150 is disposed). According to an embodiment, the protection member 240 may have a length corresponding to the length of the curved surface support region 2153. The protective member 240 can be seated, for example, in a rail groove disposed in the curved support region 2153.

4 is an example of a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4, as in state 401, the rear surface of the electronic device may include a battery seating portion 280 provided with an upper battery insertion hole and a battery lower insertion hole arranged in the first case 210 and the second case 220, respectively. Can. The battery seating unit 280 may be disposed to be biased to the left with respect to the vertical center line of the electronic device 100, for example. For example, as illustrated in state 403, the battery 300 may be disposed biased toward the left side of the electronic device 100. The battery 300 may be disposed toward the first curved portion 151 of the display 150 or the first curved support portion 211 of the first case 210. The electronic device 100 may be arranged such that the battery 300 is biased toward the first curved portion 151 of the display 150. Accordingly, the center where the battery 300 is disposed may have a higher center of gravity than other parts. Accordingly, the electronic device 100 equipped with the battery 300 may have a relatively high probability of falling in the direction of high center of gravity.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a falling situation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the electronic device 100 falls rearward as in state 501 (eg, when the display 150 falls on the front side), the portion where the first curved portion 151 is disposed (or the battery 300 is biasedly disposed) Site) may move downward. Accordingly, the electronic device 100 has a rear portion of the first curved portion 151 in which the battery 300 is biased (eg, the first curved portion 211 of the first case 210 or the second case 220 of the second curved portion 211). Can touch the ground. As described above, the electronic device 100 may prevent damage to the second curved portion 155 by first absorbing the shock by absorbing the case when the region including the first curved portion 151 in which the case is relatively thick contacts the ground.

According to various embodiments, as in the state 503, when the electronic device 100 falls in front (eg, the display 150 falls in a state disposed on the rear surface), a portion where the first curved portion 151 is disposed (or the battery 300 is biased) Area) can move downward. Accordingly, in the electronic device 100, the front surface portion of the first curved portion 151 in which the battery 300 is biased or the first curved surface support portion 211 of the first case 210 surrounding the first curved portion 151 may contact the ground. As described above, the electronic device 100 absorbs an impact by first touching an area where an area including the first curved portion 151 having relatively small bending information or having a thicker side surface than that of the second curved portion 155 contacts the ground. The second curved surface portion 155 can be prevented from being damaged.

6 illustrates an example of a case in which a display is seated according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151, a flat portion 153, and a second curved portion 155. The display 150 may be disposed in front of the first case 210. The first case 210 may have curved support portions formed with a curvature corresponding to the first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a guard 219 may be disposed at an edge of the second curved surface support portion 215 of the first case 210. The guard 219 may be arranged, for example, to surround the edge of the second curved portion 155. In addition, the guard 219 may have a shape protruding a predetermined height from the surface of the second curved portion 155. Alternatively, when the display 150 is disposed on the first case 210 with an adhesive member therebetween, the guard 219 may have a shape protruding higher than the surface of the display 150. Accordingly, the guard 219 may serve to prevent damage when the second curved portion 155 of the electronic device 100 is in contact with surrounding objects or ground by free fall.

7 illustrates a part of an electronic device in which a stiffener is disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7, a part of the electronic device may include a display 150, a first case 210, a second case 220, and a battery cover 250. A portion of the display 150 may include, for example, a flat portion 153 and a second curved portion 155. The second curved surface portion 155 may have a predetermined curvature and be curved. The second curved portion 155 may be disposed on the second curved portion 215 of the first case 210. According to one embodiment, the end of the second curved portion 155 may be disposed to face the side surface of the curved cover portion 215_2.

The first case 210 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover portion 215_2. The support body 215_1 may support the second curved portion 155 of the display 150. The curved cover part 215_2 disposed successively on the support body 215_1 may support the end of the display 150.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an auxiliary groove 201 having a predetermined width may be disposed in at least one surface of the curved cover portion 215_2 exposed to the outside. The auxiliary groove 201 may be provided with a reinforcing member 202. The auxiliary groove 201 may be disposed, for example, open toward the direction in which the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 is bent and extends.

The reinforcing member 202 may be seated in the auxiliary groove 201 formed in the curved cover portion 215_2. The thickness of the reinforcing member 202 may be formed to be greater than the depth of the auxiliary groove 201, for example. Accordingly, the reinforcing member 202 may be disposed to protrude from the end of the opening of the auxiliary groove 201. According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface of the reinforcing member 202 may be rounded. The reinforcing member 202 may be made of a material capable of absorbing the shock generated in contact with the object. For example, the reinforcing member 202 may be formed of at least one of a non-metallic or metallic material. The reinforcing member 202 may have a mesh structure or a mesh structure to increase the shock absorption rate.

8 illustrates a part of an electronic device in which a shock absorber is disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8, a part of the electronic device may include a display 150, a first case 210, a second case 220, and a battery cover 250. The display 150 may include a flat portion 153 and a second curved portion 155. The first case 210 may include a second curved surface support portion 215 corresponding to the second curved surface portion 155. The second curved support 215 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover 215_2.

According to various embodiments, a rail groove 203 may be disposed in a longitudinal direction on a side surface of the curved cover portion 215_2 (for example, a surface facing the end of the display 150). The layer groove absorber 204 may be disposed in the rail groove 203. The shock absorber 204 may have various materials and structures capable of dispersing or absorbing pressure applied from inside and outside. For example, the shock absorber 204 may be formed in a solid form (internally filled form) as rubber or soft plastic or a combination thereof. Alternatively, the shock absorber 204 may be formed of a non-metal material or a metal material, and may be formed of a mesh structure or a mesh structure.

According to various embodiments, the width of the rail groove 203 may have, for example, an opening width similar to the side width of the curved cover portion 215_2 (eg, the display 150 thickness excluding the glass 50 thickness). In this case, the shock absorber 204 disposed in the rail groove 203 may support damage of the panel module 40 of the display 150, the electromagnetic induction panel 53, and the heat dissipation sheet 55.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may be provided in a form in which both the above-described reinforcement structure of FIG. 7 and the shock absorber structure of FIG. 8 are employed.

9 illustrates one embodiment of a curved portion shape according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 9, as in state 901, the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 has the same protruding amount (eg, 0.05 to 0.3 mm) compared to the flat portion of the display 150 (relative to the horizontal image of the flat portion), and is curved. Can have Alternatively, as in state 903, the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 may have a curved state with a higher protruding amount (eg, 0.3 to 0.5 mm) than the flat portion than in state 901. Alternatively, as in the state 905, it may have a shape in which the curved portion is more protruded relative to the flat portion. Alternatively, as in state 907, the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 may have a form of gradually reducing the amount of protrusion of the side portion compared to the flat portion.

According to one embodiment, in order to facilitate assembly in the process of assembling the display 150, for example, at least at the end of the second curved portion 155 to stably press the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 to the curved support portion of the first case 210 The curvature can be adjusted so that some have a straight section or a curved section similar to a straight line (eg, a portion of a curve with a radius greater than a specified size). The curved support portion of the first case 210 (eg, the end of the curved support portion) may have a flat surface to correspond to a straight section of the second curved portion 155 (eg, part of the end of the second curved portion 155). For example, at least a portion of the support body may be formed as a flat surface in a region where the support body and the curved cover part meet.

According to various embodiments, the curved support portion of the first case 210 may be formed to have a projection amount or curvature corresponding to the curvature or projection amount of the second curved portion 155 mentioned in states 901 to 907. Alternatively, the curved support portion of the first case 210 may be formed with the same curvature regardless of the curvature or the amount of protrusion of the second curved portion 155.

10 illustrates an example of a curved symmetrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, as in state 1001, the display 1150 of the electronic device 100 may include a first curved portion 1151, a flat portion 1153, and a second curved portion 1155. The first curved portion 1151 and the second curved portion 1155 may have the same curvature and be formed. For example, the first curved portion 1151 and the second flat portion 1153 may be symmetrical with respect to the vertical center line of the flat portion 1153. In addition, as in state 1003, the electronic device 100 may include a display 1150, a first case 1210, and a second case 1220, which have curved structures on both sides. The first case 1210 may include a first curved surface support portion 1211 supporting the first curved surface portion 1151, a flat surface support portion 1213 supporting a flat surface portion 1153, and a second curved surface support portion 1215 supporting a second curved surface portion 1155. The upper surface of the first curved surface support portion 1211 may have a shape similar to the curvature of the first curved surface portion 1151. The upper surface of the second curved surface supporter 1215 may have a shape similar to the curvature of the second curved surface portion 1155. Accordingly, for example, the first case 1210 may have an upper surface where both edges are symmetrical with respect to the vertical center line. The second case 1220 is disposed under the first case 1210 to support the first case 1210.

11 illustrates an example of a reinforcing structure of a curved symmetrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11, as in state 1101, the first case 1210 of the electronic device 100 may include a first curved support 1211, a flat support 1213, and a second curved support 1212. The first curved surface support portion 1211 and the second curved surface support portion 1215 may be symmetrical to each other based on the vertical center line of the device. The upper surface of the first curved surface support portion 1211 and the upper surface of the second curved surface support portion 1215 may be formed with the same or similar curvature.

A battery insertion hole 1218 may be disposed inside the flat support portion 1213. The battery insertion hole 1218 may have, for example, a shape in which the vertical direction is relatively longer than the horizontal direction. According to various embodiments, the battery insertion hole 1218 may be disposed to be biased toward one side based on the center line of the device. According to an embodiment, a region disposed biased toward the first curved surface support portion 1211 of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be formed to be larger than an area in the second curved surface support portion 1215 direction.

According to various embodiments, a damage preventing member 1100 may be disposed on an edge of the first case 1210. The damage preventing member 1100 may be provided in a shape protruding by a predetermined height along the rim of the first curved support 1212 or the rim of the second curved support 1212. The height of the breakage preventing member 1100 may be higher than a surface of the display 1150 by a predetermined height after the display 1150 is seated on the upper surface. For example, as in the state 1103, the damage prevention member 1100 may be provided to protrude from the first curved portion 1151 or the second curved portion 1155 of the display 1150.

Referring to state 1103, the electronic device 100 is a flat portion 1153 disposed between the first curved portion 1151 and the second curved portion 1155 and the first curved portion 1151 and the second curved portion 1155 that are symmetrical to each other based on the vertical center line of the device. It may include. The first curved portion 1151 and the second curved portion 1155 may be formed with the same or similar curvature.

The first curved portion 1211 may be disposed under the first curved portion 1151 to support the first curved portion 1151. The second curved surface support portion 1215 is disposed under the second curved surface portion 1155 to support the second curved surface portion 1155. The flat support portion 1213 may support a central portion of the display 1150, such as a flat portion. At least a portion of the battery 300 may be disposed in the battery insertion hole 1218 shown in state 1101. When the second case 1220 and the first case 1210 are combined, the battery upper insertion hole 1218 is aligned with the battery lower insertion hole of the second case 1220 to form a battery seating portion. The battery 300 may be mounted on the battery seat. The battery seating portion may be disposed to be biased toward the first curved portion 1151 or the first curved supporting portion 1211. Accordingly, the battery 300 may be disposed to be deflected in the direction of the first curved support 1211.

In the above description, it has been described that the breakage preventing member 1100 is formed on the first curved surface support portion 1211 and the second curved surface support portion 1215, but may be formed only on the first curved surface support portion 1211. Alternatively, the damage prevention member 1100 formed on the first curved support 1211 and the damage prevention member 1100 formed on the second curved support 1212 may have different structures or materials to prevent damage to the first curved portion 1151 depending on the weight of the battery 300. For example, a material or structure in which the shock absorbing amount of the breakage preventing member 1100 formed on the first curved support 1212 is greater than the shock absorbing amount of the breakage preventing member 1100 formed on the second curved support 1212 may be employed.

12 illustrates an example of a wearable device including a curved display area according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 1200 may be a wearable device as illustrated. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1200 may include a display 2150 that can be divided into a first curved portion 2151, a flat portion 2153, and a second curved portion 2151. The first curved portion 2151, the flat portion 2153, and the second curved portion 2151 may be sequentially disposed. The first curved portion 2151 and the second curved portion 2151 may be curved display regions having different curvatures. Alternatively, the second curved portion 2151 may be a curved display area having a relatively large curvature relative to the first curved portion 2151.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 1200 may include a fastening part 2700 detachable from the device including the display 2150. The fastening part 2700 may be in a form detachable from at least one part of the user's body. The fastening part 2700 may include a seating part to allow detachment of the display 2150 device. Alternatively, the fastening part 2700 may further include a connection part connected to the fastening part 2700 to a side part (the left part of the first curved part 2151 and the right part of the second curved part 2151) of the display 2150 device. The above-described guard may be disposed on the edge or border of the above-described display 2150.

As described above, the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a display including a curved display area or a curved portion in at least one of the edge areas, and a non-display area (eg, a non-display area of the panel module) of the display under the opaque layer. The arrangement can be arranged to provide an extended display area of the display as a whole. In various embodiments, an area (eg, a non-display area of the panel module) excluding the glass of the display may be inserted into a groove provided on one side of the case and a display with an opaque layer removed may be provided. The above-described groove may support robust coupling between the curved display area and the case.

*116 The display of the above-mentioned electronic device may provide a cushion or the like between the curved display area and the case to prevent the inflow of moisture or dust through the curved display area and provide shock relief.

In addition, the above-described electronic device arranges the area in which the battery is disposed to be biased toward one side from the center line of the case, so that the portion colliding due to falling or the like is a curved display area or a non-curved display area having a relatively small curvature (or an adjacent case). By doing so, it is possible to support damage prevention. Here, in the electronic device, a member for preventing damage may be disposed in a non-curved display area or a display area having a relatively small curvature.

In relation to preventing damage, the electronic device may include a guard in which the case surrounding the curved display area protrudes from the edge of the curved display area than the surface of the display. In addition, the electronic device may arrange a shock absorbing member on at least one side (eg, at least one groove) of the case in the curved display area.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may support easy assembly with the case by removing (straightening) the end curvature of the curved display area.

As described above, according to various embodiments, the display according to an embodiment includes a glass formed with at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature, an opaque layer disposed on the edge of the glass, and a non-display area arranged under the opaque layer It may include a panel module.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the panel module includes a flat portion formed on a flat surface, and a curved portion successively formed on the flat portion, and the non-display area may be disposed at an edge of the curved portion.

According to various embodiments, one end of the opaque layer and an end of the non-display area may be aligned side by side in a vertical direction.

According to various embodiments, one end of the opaque layer may be arranged to protrude in a vertical direction than the end of the non-display area.

According to various embodiments, the display may further include an adhesive layer disposed between the glass and the panel module.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display may further include at least one of an electromagnetic induction panel disposed with the constant curvature under the panel module and a heat dissipation sheet disposed with a constant curvature under the electromagnetic induction panel.

According to various embodiments, the glass and the panel module may include a first curved portion formed with a first curvature, a flat portion disposed in succession with the first curved portion, disposed in succession with the flat portion, and different from the first curvature. It may include a second curved surface portion having a second curvature.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the glass and the panel module have a first curvature portion formed with a first curvature, a flat portion disposed consecutively with the first curved portion, and disposed with the flat portion, and have the first curvature. It may include a second curved portion formed.

As described above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an electronic device according to an embodiment, at least a portion of an edge has a predetermined curvature, an opaque layer disposed on the edge of the glass, and a non-display area arranged under the opaque layer It may include a display having a panel module comprising a, a case for supporting the display.

According to various embodiments, the case may include a groove into which the non-display area is inserted.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case may further include a rail groove formed in a longitudinal direction on a surface facing the display, and a protection member inserted into the rail groove.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case may further include a guard formed to be higher than a surface of the display by surrounding a border of the seated display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case may further include an auxiliary groove provided in at least a portion of the surface exposed to the outside, and a reinforcement material disposed in the auxiliary groove to absorb or disperse the impact.

According to various embodiments, the case may further include a curved surface support portion facing the end of the display, a rail groove disposed in a direction facing the display on the side surface of the curved surface portion, and a shock absorbing member disposed in the rail groove. have.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the case may further include a battery seating portion disposed to be biased toward an edge curved portion or a non-curved display region having a curvature smaller than the curved display region based on a center line.

According to various embodiments, the end of the curved display area of the display may be straightened by a predetermined width.

According to various embodiments, the upper surface of the case facing the end of the curved display area of the display may have a flat surface by a predetermined width.

According to various embodiments, an adhesive member disposed on at least a portion of an edge between the display and the case may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may be a wearable device.

As described above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a curved display area according to an embodiment is a panel including at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature and protruding from the formed glass and the end of the glass, and including a non-display area It may include a display having a module, a case including a groove into which the non-display area is inserted.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an opaque layer formed at a certain width on the end of the glass.

The embodiments disclosed in the above-described document are provided for the description and understanding of the disclosed technical content, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be construed to include all changes or various other embodiments based on the technical spirit of the present invention.

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A housing including an opening including, on at least some surfaces, a first side extending in a first direction;
A substantially transparent outer protective layer included in the opening, including a curved first surface, and including a first edge extending in the first direction adjacent to the first side;
A panel module layer included in the opening, curved conformally with the curved first surface, adjacent to the first side, and having a second edge extending in the first direction, the second edge A flexible panel module layer extending in the first direction and including a non-display area having a first width perpendicular to the first direction; And
Included in the opening, interposed between the outer protective layer and the non-display area of the panel module layer, extending in the first direction adjacent to the first side, and perpendicular to the first direction It includes an opaque layer having a second width of,
The second width of the opaque layer has a dimension covering at least a portion of the first width of the non-display area,
An adhesive member disposed at least partially between a curved portion of the panel module layer and an edge of the housing;
A rail groove formed in the housing in a length direction on a surface facing the panel module layer;
And a protective member inserted into the rail groove.
delete The touch sensing layer of claim 1, further comprising a touch sensing layer that is curved along the curved first surface, has a third edge adjacent to the first edge, and is interposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module layer. Device characterized in that. According to claim 1,
And wherein the outer protective layer is substantially planar and further comprises a second surface extending from the first surface. According to claim 1,
The second width of the opaque layer,
And having a dimension or position covering at least a portion of the first width of the non-display area in the normal direction of the curved first surface. According to claim 1,
And a first adhesive layer disposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module layer. According to claim 1,
An electromagnetic induction panel disposed at a predetermined curvature under the panel module layer;
A heat dissipation sheet disposed under a predetermined curvature under the electromagnetic induction panel; Device further comprising at least one of. According to claim 1,
The outer protective layer and the panel module layer
A first curved portion formed with a first curvature;
A flat portion disposed in succession with the first curved portion;
And a second curved portion formed consecutively with the flat portion and having a second curvature different from the first curvature or a second curved portion disposed consecutively with the flat portion and having the first curvature. In the electronic device including a curved display area,
A display having a panel module layer including at least a portion of an edge having a predetermined curvature, an outer protective layer formed, an opaque layer disposed at the edge of the outer protective layer, and a non-display area aligned under the opaque layer;
Includes; a housing for supporting the display,
An adhesive member disposed at least partially between a curved portion of the display and an edge of the housing;
A rail groove formed in the housing in a longitudinal direction on a surface facing the display;
And a protective member inserted into the rail groove. The method of claim 9,
The housing
And a groove into which the non-display area is inserted. delete The method of claim 9,
The housing
An electronic device further comprising; a guard formed higher than a surface of the display by surrounding a border of the seated display. The method of claim 9,
The housing
An auxiliary groove provided on at least part of the surface exposed to the outside;
An electronic device further comprising a reinforcement material disposed in the auxiliary groove to absorb or disperse an impact. The method of claim 9,
The housing
A curved surface support portion facing the end of the display;
A rail groove disposed in a direction facing the display on the side surface of the curved support;
And a shock absorbing member disposed in the rail groove. The method of claim 9,
The housing
And a battery seating portion disposed to be biased toward an edge curved portion or a non-curved display region having a curvature smaller than the curved display region based on a center line. The method of claim 9,
An electronic device having a straight end of a curved display area of the display by a predetermined width. The method of claim 16,
An electronic device having a flat surface by a predetermined width, the upper surface of the housing facing the end of the curved display area of the display. delete The method of claim 9,
At least one of the display or housing is an electronic device included in a wearable device. delete

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