KR102281880B1 - Folding type electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a first body; a second body installed such that the first body and at least a partial region are folded; and a hinge link connector for hinge-connecting the first body and the second body, wherein the hinge link connector includes the first body and the second body in a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body. Inserted into at least one body of the body, the hinge link connecting body includes a first body link connecting body; a second body link connector; and at least one unit link connecting body, wherein the unit link connecting body may include an elastic body accommodating member for accommodating the leaf spring. Other embodiments are possible.

Description

FOLDING TYPE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device.

With the development of display technology, various electronic devices are equipped with at least one display. For example, an electronic device employs a dual display having two or more screens, and as a folding type electronic device, an electronic device in which a display module is installed in a first body and a second body, respectively, has appeared. . Electronic devices applying such a dual display are attracting attention from consumers because they can secure the advantages of a large screen and portability at the same time.

In a conventional electronic device to which a dual display is applied, two display modules are used as one display by using a hinge structure of a folding method. However, the dual display to which the folding-type hinge structure is applied has a long distance between the two displays due to the hinge mounting space required for the hinge structure, and thus does not satisfy the needs of users who want to use it as a single display.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a folding electronic device that minimizes a hinge mounting space.

Through various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a folding electronic device that does not require a parting line for a hinge structure.

Through various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a foldable electronic device to which a seamless dual display can be applied.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a first body; a second body installed such that the first body and at least a partial region are folded; and a hinge link connector for hinge-connecting the first body and the second body, wherein the hinge link connector includes the first body and the second body in a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body. Inserted into at least one body of the body, the hinge link connecting body includes a first body link connecting body; a second body link connector; and at least one unit link connecting body, wherein the unit link connecting body may include an elastic body accommodating member for accommodating the leaf spring.

The foldable electronic device according to various embodiments minimizes a hinge mounting space and eliminates a parting line for a hinge structure, thereby reducing a set thickness of the electronic device and improving the aesthetics of the electronic device.

The foldable electronic device according to various embodiments may improve the usability of a display service by providing a seamless dual display function.

1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
2A and 2B are views for explaining a method in which a hinge link connector is drawn in or drawn out according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3A to 3D are views for explaining an exposure degree of a hinge link connector according to an opening angle of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
4 is a view for explaining an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a view for explaining the structure of a hinge link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a view for explaining a unit link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a view for explaining a reinforcing structure of a hinge link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8A and 8B are operational diagrams of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to cover various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

In this document, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of a corresponding characteristic (eg, a numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “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” means (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B; Or (3) it may refer to 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 can modify various components regardless of order and/or importance, and the corresponding components do not limit them The above expressions may be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, the first user equipment and the second user equipment may represent different user equipment regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be renamed as the first component.

A component (eg, a first component) is "coupled with/to (operatively or communicatively)" to another component (eg, a second component); When referring to "connected to", it should be understood that the certain element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected through another element (eg, a third element). On the other hand, when it is said that a component (eg, a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component (eg, a second component), the component and the It may be understood that other components (eg, a third component) do not exist between other components.

The expression “configured to (or configured to)” as used in this document, depending on the context, for example, “suitable for,” “having the capacity to” ,” “designed to,” “adapted to,” “made to,” or “capable of” can be used interchangeably. The term “configured (or set up to)” may not necessarily mean only “specifically designed to” hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” with other devices or parts. For example, the phrase “a processor configured (or configured to perform) A, B, and C” may refer to a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor), or one or more software programs stored in a memory device, to perform the corresponding operations. By doing so, it may mean a generic-purpose processor (eg, a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing 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. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. All terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure. Commonly used terms defined in the dictionary may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this document, are not interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning . In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be construed to exclude embodiments of the present disclosure.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include, for example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, and an e-book reader (e-). book reader), desktop PC (desktop personal computer), laptop PC (laptop personal computer), netbook computer, workstation, server, PDA (personal digital assistant), PMP (portable multimedia player), MP3 Players, mobile medical devices, cameras, or wearable devices (e.g. smart glasses, head-mounted-devices (HMDs)), electronic garments, electronic bracelets, electronic necklaces, electronic app accessories (appcessory), an electronic tattoo, a smart mirror, or a smart watch).

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

In another embodiment, the electronic device may include various medical devices (eg, various portable medical measuring devices (eg, a blood glucose monitor, a heart rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, or a body temperature monitor), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed tomography (CT), imager, or ultrasound machine, etc.), navigation device, global positioning system receiver, EDR (event data recorder), FDR (flight data recorder), automotive infotainment device, marine use Electronic equipment (e.g. navigation system for ships, gyrocompasses, etc.), avionics, security equipment, vehicle head units, industrial or household robots, automatic teller's machine (ATM) in financial institutions, POS in stores point of sales, or internet of things (e.g. light bulbs, sensors, electricity or gas meters, sprinkler devices, smoke alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, exercise equipment, It may include at least one of a hot water tank, a heater, a boiler, etc.).

In some embodiments, the electronic device is a piece of furniture or a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronicsignature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring devices (eg, water supply). , electricity, gas, or a radio wave measuring device, 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 disclosure is not limited to the above-described devices, and may include a new electronic device according to technological development.

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

1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic device 1 includes a first body 2 , a second body 3 installed so that the first body 2 and at least a partial region are folded, and the first body 2 , It may include a hinge link connecting body 4 for hinge-coupled to the second body (3).

According to one embodiment, the first display 22 may be installed on the front surface 21 of the first body 2 . A microphone device 23 for transmitting a voice to a counterpart may be installed under the first display 22 . According to an embodiment, the first body 2 may be the main body of the electronic device 1 , and in this case, various electronic components such as a substrate or a battery pack may be mounted on the first body 2 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various electronic components such as a board or a battery pack may be mounted on the second body 3 .

According to one embodiment, the second display 32 may be installed on the front surface 31 of the second body 3 . A speaker device 33 for receiving a voice of the other party may be installed above the second display 32 . Components for performing various functions of the electronic device 1 may be disposed around the speaker device 33 . The components may include at least one sensor module 34 . The sensor module 34 may include, for example, at least one of an illuminance sensor (eg, an optical sensor), a proximity sensor (eg, an optical sensor), an infrared sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor. According to an embodiment, a camera device 35 for photographing a subject may be installed around the sensor module 34 is installed, and an LED indicator for notifying the user of state information of the electronic device 1 is provided. Additional can be installed.

According to one embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 may include at least one unit link connecting body 41 . For example, the at least one unit link connecting body 41 may be respectively hinged to be disposed at regular intervals. The hinged at least one unit link connecting body 41 has a certain strength and can be bent or bent. According to one embodiment, one unit link connecting body disposed on the edge of the unit link connecting body 41 may connect the first body 2 and the hinge link connecting body 4 to each other, and the other one may connect the first body 2 and the hinge link connecting body 4 to each other. The unit link connecting body of may connect the second body 3 and the hinge link connecting body 4 . Accordingly, the first body 2 may be disposed in such a way that it is mounted on the upper portion of the second body 3 through the hinge link connector 4 , and the first body 2 is connected to the hinge link connector 4 . It can be rotated at a predetermined angle with respect to the second body 3 through the . Here, a case in which the outer surfaces of the first body 2 and the second body 3 are straight and the electronic device 1 is easy to use will be described as completely open.

According to one embodiment, the first body 2 and the second body 3 may be electrically connected through the hinge link connecting body 4 . The hinge link connector 4 may include an electrical connection means for electrically connecting the first body 2 and the second body 3 . The electrical connection means may be an FPCB or a cable, but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1 may provide power and control signals to various electronic components installed in the second body 3 through an electrical connection means, and the first display installed in the first body 2 . 22 and the second display 32 installed on the second body 3 may be used as one screen.

According to one embodiment, in a state in which the second body 3 in the first body 2 of the electronic device 1 is fully opened, the hinge link connector 4 is connected to the first body 2 and the second body. It may be inserted into at least one body of (3). According to one embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be completely introduced into the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 through an opening formed on one side of the second body 3 . For example, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be guided to be drawn in toward the second body 3 by a restoring force by an elastic member installed inside the second body 3 . When the hinge link connecting body 4 is completely accommodated in the inner accommodating space of the second body 3 , one side of the first body 2 and one side of the second body 3 may be completely in close contact with each other. Accordingly, the first display 22 installed on the first body 2 and the second display 32 installed on the second body 3 move in a direction closer to each other so that the distance between the two displays 22 and 32 is increased. can get closer According to one embodiment, in a state in which the hinge link connecting body 4 is completely retracted into the inner receiving space of the second body 3 , the first body 2 is pulled in a direction away from the second body 3 . In this case, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be drawn out from the inside of the second body 3 . According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the hinge link connecting body 4 is drawn out from the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 by an elastic force by an elastic member installed inside the second body 3, or the hinge link The connector 4 may be introduced into the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 from the outside.

According to various embodiments, a case in which the hinge link connecting body 4 of the electronic device 1 is completely introduced into the internal accommodation space of the second body 3 has been illustrated and described, but is not limited thereto. For example, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be fully inserted into the internal accommodating space of the first body 2 , or may be introduced into the internal accommodating space of each of the first body 2 and the second body 3 . .

2A and 2B are views for explaining a method in which a hinge link connector is drawn in or drawn out according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 2A , the hinge link connecting body 4 of the electronic device 1 may be completely drawn out from the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 and exposed to the outside. For example, by pulling at least one of the first body 2 and the second body 3 of the electronic device 1 , the user moves the hinge link connector 4 to the second body 3 . It can be completely withdrawn from the internal receiving space. In this case, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be re-entered into the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 by the restoring force of the elastic member installed inside the second body 3 as shown in FIG. 2B . .

According to one embodiment, when the hinge link connecting body 4 is completely drawn into the inner accommodation space of the second body 3 , one side of the first body 2 and one side of the second body 3 are completely in close contact with each other. can be Accordingly, the first display installed on the first body 2 and the second display installed on the second body 3 move in a direction toward each other, so that the distance between the two displays may become closer. According to an embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 of the electronic device 1 may be completely retracted into the inner accommodation space of the first body 2 . In addition, a portion of the hinge link connecting body 4 may be drawn in or drawn out into the inner accommodation space of each of the first body 2 and the second body 3 .

3A to 3D are diagrams for explaining an exposure degree of a hinge link connector according to an opening angle of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

As shown in FIG. 3A , the first body 2 of the electronic device 1 may be disposed on top of the second body 3 . In this case, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be gently bent while a part is exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, when the user folds the first body 2 to the second body 3 , a part of the hinge link connecting body 4 is part of the first body 2 or the second body 3 . A predetermined length may be withdrawn from the inside.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1 may have a specific angle of inflection (or opening angle) θ1 as shown in FIG. 3B . Here, the inflection angle θ1 means that when the electronic device 1 is opened by a specific angle or more, a pressing force is generated in the opening direction, or when the electronic device 1 is closed by a specific angle or more, the pressing force is applied in the closing direction. the angle at which it occurs. For example, when the electronic device 1 is opened more than the inflection angle θ1 , a predetermined pressing force may be generated in the opening direction. That is, when the user opens the electronic device 1 by more than the inflection angle θ1 , the electronic device 1 may be fully opened in the automatically opened direction. According to an embodiment, as the opening angle of the electronic device 1 increases, the amount of pulling in of the hinge link connecting body 4 may increase. For example, as the opening angle of the electronic device 1 increases, a larger amount of the hinge link connector 4 moves into the internal space of the first body 2 or the second body 3 of the electronic device 1 . can be brought in

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1 may have a fixed angle θ2 of a specific angle as shown in FIG. 3C . Here, the fixed angle θ2 refers to an angle at which the current state is maintained (fixed) when the electronic device 1 is opened at a specific angle or more. For example, when the electronic device 1 is opened more than the fixed angle θ2 , the electronic device 1 may be fixed to maintain the current open state. Accordingly, the user can adjust the opening angle according to a specific situation. In this case, a larger amount of the hinge link connector 4 of the electronic device 1 may be introduced into the internal space of the first body 2 or the second body 3 of the electronic device 1 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1 may be fully opened as shown in FIG. 3D . In this case, the hinge link connector of the electronic device 1 may be completely inserted into at least one of the first body 2 and the second body 3 of the electronic device 1 . According to one embodiment, one side of the first body 2 and one side of the second body 3 may be completely in close contact. Accordingly, the first display installed on the first body 2 and the second display installed on the second body 3 move in a direction toward each other, so that the distance between the two displays may become closer.

4 is a view for explaining an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 1 includes a first body 2 on which a substrate is disposed, a second body 3 having a sliding structure, and the first body 2 and the second body 3 . It may include a hinge link connecting body (4) for electrically connecting.

According to one embodiment, the first body 2 may have a first housing 24 . The first housing 24 may include component accommodating spaces 26 and 27 for accommodating various electronic components such as a board or a battery pack. A first body fixing body 25 for coupling with the hinge link connecting body 4 may be installed on an upper portion of the first housing 24 . For example, the first body fixing body 25 may include a component for fixing the hinge link connecting body 4 and electrically coupling the hinge link connecting body 4 . Accordingly, the first housing 24 and the hinge link connecting body 4 may be firmly fixed through the first body fixing body 25 .

According to one embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 may include at least one unit link connecting body 41 . For example, the at least one unit link connecting body 41 may be respectively hinged to be disposed at regular intervals. The hinged at least one unit link connecting body 41 has a certain strength and can be bent or bent. According to one embodiment, one unit link connecting body disposed at the edge of the unit link connecting body 41 may connect the first body 2 and the hinge link connecting body 4 to each other, and the other one may connect the first body 2 and the hinge link connecting body 4 to each other. The unit link connecting body of may connect the second body 3 and the hinge link connecting body 4 to each other. According to one embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 may be a passage for electrically connecting the first body 2 and the second body 3 .

According to one embodiment, the second body 3 may have a second housing 36 . A second body fixing body 361 for coupling with the hinge link connecting body 4 may be installed at a lower portion of the second housing 36 . For example, the second body fixing body 361 may include a component for fixing the hinge link connecting body 4 and electrically coupling the hinge link connecting body 4 . Accordingly, the first housing 24 and the hinge link connecting body 4 can be firmly fixed through the first body fixing body 25 .

The second housing 36 may have a sliding structure for guiding the hinge link connector 4 to be inserted into the interior space. According to one embodiment, a sliding plate 362 including a sliding slit 363 of a predetermined length may be installed in the second housing 36 . The sliding plate 362 may be fixed to the second body fixing body 361 for coupling with the hinge link connecting body 4 . For example, the sliding plate 362 may be integrally formed with the second body fixing body 361 . According to one embodiment, the sliding plate 362 may be slid in the vertical direction under the guidance of the guide rib 364 fixed to the second housing 36 .

According to an embodiment, an elastic member 365 connected to the sliding plate 362 may be installed on the upper side of the sliding plate 362 , having restoring force and elastic force. The elastic member 365 may serve to pull the sliding plate 362 using a restoring force. The elastic member 365 may be a tension coil spring, but is not limited thereto, and a soft material such as a spring, a leaf spring, or a rubber ring may be used. Accordingly, when there is no external pressure, the sliding plate 362 may move in the inner direction of the second housing 36 .

5 is a view for explaining the structure of a hinge link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 6 is a view for explaining a unit link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

5 and 6 , the hinge link connecting body 4 may include at least one unit link connecting body 41 . For example, the at least one unit link connecting body 41 may be respectively hinged to be disposed at regular intervals. The hinged at least one unit link connecting body 41 has a certain strength and can be bent or bent. According to one embodiment, the first body link connecting body 42 disposed on the edge of the unit link connecting body 41 is a second body fixing body installed in the first housing 24 of the first body 2 ( 25) can be combined. Although not shown, the other second body link connecting body disposed at the edge of the unit link connecting body 41 includes a second body fixing body 361 installed in the second housing 36 of the second body 3 and can be combined.

According to one embodiment, the unit link connecting body 41 includes a link body 411 having an elastic body receiving port 413 and at least one link arm 412 installed at regular intervals from the link body 411 . can do. The at least one link arm 412 may include a hinge opening 414 into which a fixing pin 43 for hinge coupling is inserted, and the link body 411 provides a repulsive force when the hinge link connector 4 operates. An elastic body receiving port 413 in which an elastic body for giving is accommodated may be formed. Such an elastic body may be a leaf spring for elastically operating the hinge link connecting body 4 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the elastic body may include a soft body having a certain elasticity.

7 is a view for explaining a reinforcing structure of a hinge link connecting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the hinge link connecting body 4 may have a structure in which at least one unit link connecting body 41 is hinged. According to one embodiment, the hinge link connecting body 4 may include a wire 60 inserted through each unit link connecting body 41 . The wire 60 may be installed through the wire receiving groove 415 formed in the unit link connecting body 41 . The wire 60 may include various lines having a certain strength and ductility, such as an iron line, a fishing line, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the wire 60 may pass through the wire receiving groove 415 and be connected to the first body fixing body 25 of the first body 2 .

According to one embodiment, the unit link connecting body 41 includes a link body 411 having an elastic body receiving port 413 and at least one link arm 412 installed at regular intervals from the link body 411 . can do. The at least one link arm 412 may include a hinge opening 414 into which a fixing pin 43 for hinge coupling is inserted, and the link body 411 provides a repulsive force when the hinge link connector 4 operates. An elastic body receiving port 413 in which the elastic body 50 for giving is accommodated may be formed. The elastic body 50 may be a leaf spring for elastically operating the hinge link connection body 4 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the elastic body 50 may include a soft body having a certain elasticity.

8A and 8B are operational diagrams of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8A shows a state in which the hinge link connector 4 of the electronic device 1 is completely withdrawn from the second body 3 , and FIG. 8B shows the hinge link connector 4 of the electronic device 1 is connected to the second body 3 . It shows a state fully inserted into the body (3).

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B , the hinge link connector 4 of the electronic device 1 includes the first body fixing body 25 of the first body 2 and the second body height of the second body 3 . It may be connected to the body 361 . In addition, the second body fixing body 361 is fixed to the sliding plate 362 , so that it can move together in the inner direction of the first housing 36 .

According to one embodiment, the sliding plate 362 includes a sliding slit 363 of a certain length, and is guided by a guide rib 364 installed in the second housing 36 of the second body 3 in the vertical direction. can be moved by sliding. According to one embodiment, an elastic member 365 connected to the sliding plate 362 may be installed on the upper side of the sliding plate 362 , having restoring force and elastic force. The elastic member 365 may serve to pull the sliding plate 362 using a restoring force. The elastic member 365 may be a tension coil spring, but is not limited thereto, and a soft material such as a spring, a leaf spring, or a rubber ring may be used. Accordingly, when there is no external pressure, the sliding plate 362 may be completely inserted in the inner direction of the second housing 36 .

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first body, a second body installed so that the first body and at least a partial region are folded, and a hinge link connecting the first body and the second body by a hinge. Including a connector, wherein the hinge link connector may be inserted into at least one of the first body and the second body in a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body.

According to various embodiments, the hinge link connecting body may include a first body link connecting body, a second body link connecting body, and at least one unit link connecting body.

According to various embodiments, the first body link connecting body is connected to a first body fixed body installed on the first body, and the second body link connecting body is a second body installed on the second body. It can be connected to a fixture.

According to various embodiments, the second body link connector may be fixed to a sliding plate that is slidably movable in the second body.

According to various embodiments, the sliding plate may be fixed to the second body fixing body.

According to various embodiments, the sliding plate and the second body fixing body may be integrally formed.

According to various embodiments, the sliding plate may include a sliding slit, and may be slidably moved under the guidance of a guide rib disposed on the second body.

According to various embodiments, an elastic member connected to the sliding plate and providing a predetermined pressing force to the sliding plate by restoring force may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the elastic member may include at least one of a spring, a spring, and a rubber ring.

According to various embodiments, the at least one unit link connecting body may include an elastic body receiving member for accommodating an elastic body having a predetermined elastic force.

According to various embodiments, the elastic body may support the at least one unit link connecting body by providing a predetermined pressing force in the elastic body receiving port.

According to various embodiments, it may further include a wire inserted in a manner that penetrates the at least one unit link connecting body.

According to various embodiments, the hinge link connection body may include an electrical connection means for electrically connecting the first body and the second body.

According to various embodiments, the electrical connection means may be any one of a FPCB or a cable.

According to various embodiments, a first display may be installed on the first body, and a second display may be installed on the second body.

According to various embodiments, a substrate may be disposed on the first body, and the second body may have an internal accommodating space for inserting the hinge link connector.

According to various embodiments, the hinge link connector may be completely inserted into the second body in a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body.

According to various embodiments, according to a state in which the second body is opened from the first body, at least a portion of the hinge link connection body may be sequentially inserted into at least one of the first body and the second body. there is.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present disclosure, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments and should be defined by the claims described below as well as the claims and equivalents.

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a first body;
a second body installed such that the first body and at least a partial region are folded; and
And a hinge link connecting body for hinge-coupled to the first body and the second body,
In a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body, the hinge link connector is inserted into at least one of the first body and the second body,
The hinge link connection body,
a first body link connector;
a second body link connector; and
It includes at least one unit link connection body,
The unit link connector includes an elastic body accommodating hole for accommodating the leaf spring.
delete The method of claim 1,
The first body link connecting body is connected to the first body fixed body installed on the first body,
The second body link connector is a foldable electronic device connected to a second body fixing body installed on the second body.
4. The method of claim 3,
The second body link connector is a foldable electronic device that is fixed to a sliding plate that is slidably movable on the second body.
5. The method of claim 4,
The sliding plate is a foldable electronic device fixed to the second body fixing member.
5. The method of claim 4,
The sliding plate and the second body fixing member are integrally formed in a foldable electronic device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The sliding plate may include a sliding slit and may be slidably moved by a guide rib disposed on the second body.
8. The method of claim 7,
and an elastic member connected to the sliding plate and providing a predetermined pressing force to the sliding plate by a restoring force.
9. The method of claim 8,
and the elastic member includes at least one of a spring, a spring, and a rubber ring.
delete The method of claim 1,
The leaf spring supports the at least one unit link connecting body by providing a predetermined pressing force in the elastic body accommodating part.
The method of claim 1,
The foldable electronic device further comprising a wire inserted through the at least one unit link connector.
The method of claim 1,
and the hinge link connector includes an electrical connection means for electrically connecting the first body and the second body.
14. The method of claim 13,
The electrical connection means is a foldable electronic device of any one of a FPCB or a cable.
The method of claim 1,
A foldable electronic device in which a first display is installed on the first body and a second display is installed on the second body.
The method of claim 1,
A foldable electronic device having a substrate disposed on the first body and an inner accommodation space for inserting the hinge link connector into the second body.
The method of claim 1,
In a state in which the second body is fully opened in the first body, the hinge link connector is completely inserted into the second body.
The method of claim 1,
A foldable electronic device in which at least a portion of the hinge link connector is sequentially inserted into at least one of the first body and the second body according to a state in which the second body is opened from the first body.

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