KR102650458B1 - Electronic device comprising display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a front plate; a rear plate facing in the opposite direction to the front plate; a display exposed through at least a portion of the front plate; a first support member located in a space between the front plate and the rear plate and having the display coupled to one surface facing the front plate; and a side member formed integrally with or connected to the first support member and surrounding the space between the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the first support member is connected to the first support member through an adhesive solution. It includes at least a partial area adhered to the front plate, wherein the at least some areas include a first flat area, a second flat area, a first groove area between the first flat area and the second flat area, and the first flat area. It may include a second groove area between the two-plane area and the side member. Other embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device comprising a display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING DISPLAY}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a display.

Recently, with the development of the electronic communication industry, portable electronic devices are rapidly spreading. For example, these portable electronic devices include mobile communication terminals for communication, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, tablet PCs, MP3 players, and laptop personal computers. ), digital cameras, and wearable devices, etc. may include various electronic devices that can be freely used while moving regardless of location.

For design requirements and convenience of use, these electronic devices gradually increase the size of the display area, while the non-display area on the front, excluding the display area, may decrease.

The electronic device includes a window (e.g., front plate) that covers the display and exposes the output screen of the display to the outside, a bracket (e.g., support member) that supports electronic components such as the display, and a back plate that covers the back of the electronic device. It can be included.

For example, a window can be attached to a bracket by attaching adhesive tape to the adhesive surface of the bracket. However, as the display area of the display expands and the non-display area gradually decreases, the adhesive surface area of the window and bracket is designed to be narrow, making it easy to attach the window and bracket through an adhesive method using adhesive tape. You may not.

For example, when attaching a bracket and a window using an adhesive, the adhesive may easily peel off from the bracket even with a small impact depending on the adhesive properties between the bracket made of polymer material and the adhesive.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a front plate; a rear plate facing in the opposite direction to the front plate; a display exposed through at least a portion of the front plate; a first support member located in a space between the front plate and the rear plate and having the display coupled to one surface facing the front plate; and a side member formed integrally with or connected to the first support member and surrounding the space between the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the first support member is connected to the first support member through an adhesive solution. and at least a partial area adhered to the front plate, wherein the at least some areas include a first flat area, a second flat area, a first groove area between the first flat area and the second flat area, and the first flat area. It may include a second groove area between the two-plane area and the side member.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a substantially transparent front plate; a display exposed through at least a portion of the front plate; and a first support member supporting the display, wherein at least a portion of the first support member is adhered to the front plate through an adhesive material, and the adhesive material is formed on a first plane of the first support member. It may be applied to a region, a second plane region, a first groove region between the first plane region and the second plane region, and a second groove region between the second plane region and the outer edge of the first support member. .

According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide an electronic device that improves durability of the electronic device while increasing adhesive properties even in a narrow contact area between a window and a bracket.

1 is a perspective view of the front of a mobile electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of Figure 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a plurality of groove areas of a first support member of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a plurality of groove areas of a second support member of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a plurality of groove regions of a first support member of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating the structure of a plurality of groove regions of a first support member of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a plurality of groove regions of the first support member of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

1 and 2, the electronic device 100 according to one embodiment includes a first side (or front) 110A, a second side (or back) 110B, and a first side 110A and It may include a housing 110 including a side surface 110C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 110B. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure that forms some of the first side 110A, second side 110B, and side surface 110C in FIG. 1 . According to one embodiment, the first surface 110A may be formed at least in part by a substantially transparent front plate 102 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second surface 110B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 111. The back plate 111 is formed, for example, by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be. The side 110C is coupled to the front plate 102 and the rear plate 111 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) 118 including metal and/or polymer. In some embodiments, back plate 111 and side bezel structure 118 may be formed as a single piece and include the same material (eg, a metallic material such as aluminum).

In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 102 has two first regions 110D that are curved and extend seamlessly from the first surface 110A toward the rear plate 111. It can be included at both ends of the long edge of (102). In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 2), the rear plate 111 has two second regions 110E that extend seamlessly and are curved from the second surface 110B toward the front plate 102 with long edges. It can be included at both ends. In some embodiments, the front plate 102 (or the rear plate 111) may include only one of the first areas 110D (or the second areas 110E). In another embodiment, some of the first areas 110D or the second areas 110E may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 100, the side bezel structure 118 has a first area on the side that does not include the first area 110D or the second area 110E. It may have a thickness (or width) of 1, and may have a second thickness thinner than the first thickness on the side including the first area 110D or the second area 110E.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a display 101, audio modules 103, 107, and 114, sensor modules 104, 116, and 119, camera modules 105, 112, and 113, and key input. It may include at least one of the device 117, the light emitting element 106, and the connector holes 108 and 109. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 117 or the light emitting device 106) or may additionally include another component.

Display 101 may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of front plate 102 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 101 may be exposed through the front plate 102 forming the first surface 110A and the first area 110D of the side surface 110C. In some embodiments, the edges of the display 101 may be formed to be substantially the same as the adjacent outer shape of the front plate 102. In another embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area where the display 101 is exposed, the distance between the outer edge of the display 101 and the outer edge of the front plate 102 may be formed to be substantially the same.

In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening is formed in a portion of the screen display area of the display 101, and an audio module 114 and a sensor are aligned with the recess or opening. It may include at least one of a module 104, a camera module 105, and a light emitting device 106. In another embodiment (not shown), an audio module 114, a sensor module 104, a camera module 105, a fingerprint sensor 116, and a light emitting element 106 are installed on the back of the screen display area of the display 101. ) may include at least one of the following. In another embodiment (not shown), the display 101 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. can be placed. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor modules 104, 119, and/or at least a portion of the key input device 117 are located in the first area 110D and/or the second area 110E. can be placed.

The audio modules 103, 107, and 114 may include a microphone hole 103 and speaker holes 107 and 114. A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole 103, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker holes 107 and 114 may include an external speaker hole 107 and a receiver hole 114 for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 107 and 114 and the microphone hole 103 may be implemented as one hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes 107 and 114 (e.g., piezo speaker).

The sensor modules 104, 116, and 119 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or the external environmental state. The sensor modules 104, 116, 119 may include, for example, a first sensor module 104 (e.g., a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (e.g., a proximity sensor) disposed on the first side 110A of the housing 110. (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor), and/or a third sensor module 119 (e.g., HRM sensor) and/or a fourth sensor module 116 disposed on the second side 110B of the housing 110. ) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) may be included. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first side 110A (e.g., the display 101) as well as the second side 110B of the housing 110. The electronic device 100 includes a sensor module, not shown, e.g. For example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor 104. It can be included.

The camera modules 105, 112, and 113 include a first camera device 105 disposed on the first side 110A of the electronic device 100, and a second camera device 112 disposed on the second side 110B. ), and/or a flash 113. The camera modules 105 and 112 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 113 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be placed on one side of the electronic device 100.

The key input device 117 may be disposed on the side 110C of the housing 110. In another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the key input devices 117 mentioned above, and the key input devices 117 not included may include soft keys, etc. on the display 101. It can be implemented in different forms. In some embodiments, the key input device may include a sensor module 116 disposed on the second side 110B of the housing 110.

For example, the light emitting device 106 may be disposed on the first surface 110A of the housing 110. For example, the light emitting device 106 may provide status information of the electronic device 100 in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light emitting device 106 may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of the camera module 105, for example. The light emitting device 106 may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

The connector holes 108 and 109 are a first connector hole 108 that can accommodate a connector (for example, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device, and/or an external electronic device. and a second connector hole (for example, an earphone jack) 109 that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 includes a front plate 320 (e.g., the front plate 102 of FIG. 1) and a side bezel structure 310 (e.g., the side bezel structure of FIG. 1 or 2). 118)), (member 311 (e.g., bracket), display 330, printed circuit board 340, battery 350, second support member 360 (e.g., rear case), and rear plate ( 380) (e.g., the rear plate 111 of FIG. 2).

In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member 311 or the second support member 360) or may additionally include other components. there is. At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted below.

According to various embodiments, the side bezel structure 310 may be formed integrally with the first support member 311. According to one embodiment, the side bezel structure 310 has a first side facing the front plate 320, a second side facing in the opposite direction from the first side and facing the back plate 380, and a first side and a second side. It may include a side surrounding the space in between. For example, side bezel structure 310 may surround between front plate 320 and back plate 380. According to one embodiment, the first support member 311 may be formed to extend from the side surface toward the internal space of the electronic device 300.

The first support member 311 may be disposed inside the electronic device 300 and connected to the side bezel structure 310 (eg, side member), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure 310.

The first support member 311 may be formed of, for example, a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. For example, the first support member 311 may be formed using a mold and an injection molding machine.

According to one embodiment, the display 330 may be coupled to one side of the first support member 311 and the printed circuit board 340 may be coupled to the other side.

The printed circuit board 340 may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or interface. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, SD card/MMC connector, or audio connector.

The battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 300 and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. . At least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed, for example, on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit board 340 . The battery 350 may be placed integrally within the electronic device 300, or may be placed to be detachable from the electronic device 300.

The antenna 370 may be disposed between the rear plate 380 and the battery 350. The antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. For example, the antenna 370 may perform short-distance communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In another embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure 310 and/or the first support member 311.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 includes a front plate 320 (e.g., a window), a rear plate 380 facing in the opposite direction from the front plate 320, and a front plate 320 and a rear plate 380. A first support member 311 located in the space between, and a side member formed integrally with or connected to the first support member 311 surrounding the side space between the first support member 320 and the rear plate 380. It may include (310).

According to various embodiments, the front plate 320 may be formed to be substantially transparent so that the display 330 is exposed through at least a portion.

The first support member 311 may be coupled with the display 330 on one side facing the front plate 320 and with the printed circuit board 340 and the battery 350 on the other side.

The front plate 320 and the first support member 311 may be adhered to each other by applying an adhesive solution to at least some areas. For example, the at least part of the area may include an outer area of the first support member 311 and the front plate 320.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a region that is bonded to the front plate 320 in the first support member 311 of the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) according to various embodiments of the present invention. It is a drawing.

According to various embodiments, the first support member 311 may include at least a portion of the area that is bonded to the front plate 320 through an adhesive liquid. For example, the at least some regions bonded to the front plate 320 include the outer upper region 311a, outer lower region 311d, and outer side regions 311g and 311h of the first support member 311. , and may include at least some of the corner areas 311b, 311c, 311e, and 311f.

For example, the at least some areas may include a first flat area 430, a second flat area 440, a first groove area 410, and a second groove area 420, respectively. For example, the first groove area 410 may be located between the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440, and the second groove area 420 may be located between the second flat area 440. It may be located between the outer side member of the first support member 311. The first flat area 430, the second flat area 440, the first groove area 410, and the second groove area 420 of the first support member 311 are provided for adhesion to the front plate 320. Adhesive liquid may be applied.

According to various embodiments, the second groove area 420 may be configured in a closed curve shape along the entire outer portion of the first support member 311. For example, as the second groove area 420 is configured in the form of a closed curve, it not only prevents the adhesive from overflowing outside the side member when applying the adhesive, but also prevents moisture from flowing into the electronic device 300 after adhesion. You can block it.

According to various embodiments, the first groove area 410 may be formed at least in a portion of the inside of the closed curve area where the second groove area 420 is formed. The first groove area 410 may be spaced apart from the second groove area 420 by the second flat area 440 . For example, the first groove area 410 may be configured in a linear form substantially parallel to the second groove area 420. The first groove area 410 may be formed only in a portion inside the closed curve area where the second groove area 420 is formed, or may be formed in a closed curve shape like the second groove area 420.

The first support member 311 is, for example, made of a polymer material and may be formed by using a mold and an injection molding machine.

According to various embodiments, the depth of the groove in the first groove area 410 may be at least partially deeper than the depth of the groove in the second groove area 420. The first groove area 410 and the second groove area 420 may be formed in the step of forming the first support member 311 using the mold and injection molding machine. For example, the first groove area 410 and the second groove area 420 may be formed to have gradually narrower groove widths as the depth direction of each groove becomes deeper. For example, the first groove area 410 and the second groove area 420 are the first groove area 410 and the second groove area when forming the first support member 311 using a mold and an injection molding machine. Depending on the slope for the subtractive gradient of the area 420, the width in the depth direction may be formed to become gradually narrower.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first plane area 430 and the second plane area 440 may include a pattern on the surface. The pattern is formed using a mold with a pattern formed on the surface in the forming step of the first support member 311, is formed by irradiating a laser to the surface of the areas 430 and 440, or is formed through other surface processing. It can be.

The structure of the first support member 411 according to various embodiments of the present invention includes a first groove region 410 and a second groove region 420, so that the adhesive solution applied to the first support member 411 and The contact area can be relatively large, and thus the adhesive force between the adhesive liquid and the first support member 411 can be increased. For example, the first support member 411 forms the first groove area 410 deeper than the second groove area 420, and the surfaces of the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440 are formed. By including a pattern at least in part, the contact area with the adhesive force can be increased and the adhesive liquid can be prevented from peeling off from the first support member 411.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the first support member 311 according to various embodiments may further include a protrusion 470 in at least a partial area that is bonded to the front plate 320 through the adhesive liquid. For example, the protrusion 470 may serve to support the front plate 320 when the front plate 320 is overpressured from the outside. For example, as the protrusion 470 is placed in a partial area of the first support member 311, it may be difficult to secure an area that is bonded to the front plate 320 using an adhesive solution. According to various embodiments, the first support member 311 may form a first groove area 410 in an area adjacent to the area where the protrusion 470 is disposed, thereby expanding the contact area with the adhesive liquid.

FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a first support member 311 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4B , the first support member 311 according to various embodiments may include at least some regions 311i, 311j, and 311k that are bonded to the front plate 320 through an adhesive liquid. For example, the at least some regions may include upper outer regions 311i and 311j and lower outer regions 311k of the first support member 311.

According to various embodiments, at least some regions 311i, 311j, and 311k of the first support member 311 that are bonded to the front plate 320 through an adhesive liquid are respectively a first plane region 430 and a second plane. It may include a region 440, a first groove region 410, and a second groove region 420. For example, the first groove area 410 may be located between the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440, and the second groove area 420 may be located between the second flat area 440. It may be located between the outside of the first support member 311 (eg, a side member connected to the first support member 311 on the outside of the first support member 311). The first flat area 430, the second flat area 440, the first groove area 410, and the second groove area 420 of the first support member 311 are provided for adhesion to the front plate 320. Adhesive liquid may be applied.

For example, the second groove area 420 may be configured in a closed curve shape along the entire outer portion of the first support member 311. The first groove area 410 may be formed at least in a portion of the inside of the closed curve area where the second groove area 420 is formed. The first groove area 410 may be spaced apart from the second groove area 420 by the second flat area 440 . For example, the first groove area 410 may be configured in a linear form substantially parallel to the second groove area 420. The first groove area 410 may be formed only in a portion inside the closed curve area where the second groove area 420 is formed, or may be formed in a closed curve shape like the second groove area 420. For example, at least a partial area inside the second groove area 420 where the first groove area 410 is located is not limited to the structure of the first support member 311 shown in Figure 4a or 4b, and the former The first support member 311 supporting the internal components of the device 300 may be formed in various positions based on various shapes.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 300 in FIG. 3) is disposed between the first support member 311 and the rear plate 380 and is connected to the printed circuit board 340 or It may further include a second support member 360 coupled to at least one of the batteries 350.

The second support member 360 according to various embodiments may include at least a partial area that can be bonded to the first support member 311 through an adhesive liquid. For example, at least some areas that can be bonded to the first support member 311 may include a third plane area, a fourth plane area, a third groove area, and a fourth groove area. For example, the third groove region may be located between the third plane region and the fourth plane region, and the fourth groove region may be located between the fourth plane region and the side member outside the second support member 360. can do. An adhesive liquid for adhesion to the first support member 311 may be applied to the third plane region, fourth plane region, third groove region, and fourth groove region of the second support member 360. The second support member 360 may be made of a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material and may be formed using a mold and an injection molding machine.

The fourth groove area may be configured in a closed curve shape along the entire outer portion of the second support member 360. For example, as the fourth groove area is configured in the form of a closed curve, it is possible to prevent the adhesive from overflowing outside the side member when applying the adhesive and to prevent moisture from flowing into the electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the third groove area may be formed at least in a portion of the inside of the closed curve area where the fourth groove area is formed. The third groove area may be spaced apart from the fourth groove area by the fourth plane area. For example, the third groove area may be configured in a linear form substantially parallel to the fourth groove area. The third groove area may be formed only in a portion inside the closed curve area where the fourth groove area is formed, or may be formed in a closed curve shape like the fourth groove area.

According to various embodiments, the depth of the groove in the third groove area may be at least partially deeper than the depth of the groove in the fourth groove area. For example, the width of the third groove area and the fourth groove area may gradually become narrower as the depth direction of each groove becomes deeper. For example, when forming the second support member 360 using a mold and an injection molding machine, the third groove area and the fourth groove area are used to create a subtractive gradient between the third groove area and the fourth groove area. , the width may gradually become narrower in the depth direction.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the third plane area and the fourth plane area may include a pattern on the surface. The pattern may be formed using a mold with a pattern formed on the surface during the formation of the second support member 360, may be formed by irradiating a laser to the surface, or may be formed through other surface processing.

Figure 5A is a partial cross-sectional view of the first support member 311 according to one embodiment.

According to various embodiments, the first support member 311 supports the display 330 and is bonded to the front plate 320, which is formed to be substantially transparent so that the display 330 is exposed to the outside, through at least a partial area. can do.

For example, the first support member 311 may be bonded to the front plate 320 by applying adhesive 390 (eg, thermosetting resin adhesive) to at least some of the areas.

For example, the at least a partial area to which the adhesive liquid 390 is applied may include a flat area and a groove area 420 between the flat area and the outer portion of the first support member 311.

The first support member 311 according to various embodiments is made of a polymer material and may be formed by using a mold and an injection molding machine, and the front plate 320 may be formed of a substantially transparent glass plate or polymer plate. there is.

According to various embodiments, the first support member 311 made of the polymer material and formed using a mold and an injection molding machine has an adhesive force with the adhesive liquid 390 that is attached to other components of the electronic device 300 (e.g., the front plate). The adhesive strength between (320)) and the adhesive liquid (390) may be relatively lower. Accordingly, when an external impact is applied to the electronic device 300, the adhesive liquid 390 may be peeled off from the first support member 311.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first support member 311 maximizes the contact area 391 in contact with the adhesive liquid 390 to increase the adhesive force between the first support member 311 and the adhesive liquid 390. can increase.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 300 including the first support member 311 according to various embodiments of the present invention when cut along line A-A' of FIG. 4A.

FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structures of the first groove area 410 and the second groove area 420 of the first support member 311 according to various embodiments.

The first support member 311 according to various embodiments supports the display 330 and contacts the front plate 320, which is formed to be substantially transparent so that the display 330 is exposed to the outside, through at least a partial area. It can be.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the first support member 311 may be adhered to the front plate 320 through an adhesive material 390. For example, the first support member 311 has a first groove area 410 and a second flat area 440 between the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440 and the electronic device 300. It may include a second groove area 420 between the sides, through which the adhesive area between the adhesive material 390 and the first support member 311 can be maximized. For example, the adhesive material 390 may include adhesive liquid. For example, the adhesive solution may include a thermosetting resin adhesive.

As shown in FIG. 5C, the depth (a) of the first groove region 410 of the first support member 311 according to various embodiments is at least partially deeper than the depth (b) of the second groove region 420. can be formed. Additionally, the first groove area 410 and the second groove area 420 may have at least partially inclined side surfaces so that the width of the groove gradually narrows as the depth direction increases.

According to various embodiments, a pattern may be formed on the surface of at least a portion of the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440. For example, a pattern is formed only in at least a portion of the first plane area 430, a pattern is formed only in at least a portion of the second plane region 430, or the first plane region 430 and the second plane region ( 440) A pattern can be formed on the entire part. For example, the pattern is formed using a mold with a pattern formed on the surface in the forming step of the first support member 311, or is formed by irradiating a laser to the surface of the areas 430 and 440, or other surfaces. It can be formed through processing.

The electronic device 300 according to various embodiments includes a first flat area 430 and a first groove area 410 in the first support member 311, thereby providing an adhesive material ( The contact area with (e.g. adhesive liquid) 390 can be maximized. For example, the first support member 311 may have a pattern formed on at least a portion of the surface of the first flat area 430 and the second flat area 440 to further expand the adhesive area with the adhesive material 390. In addition, the surface area of the first groove region 410 and the second groove region 420 can be increased by sloping at least a portion of the side surfaces of the first groove region 410 and the second groove region 420.

The first support member 311 (and the second support member 360) according to various embodiments can reduce peeling of the adhesive material and improve durability of the electronic device 300 by maximizing the adhesive area in contact with the adhesive material. You can.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

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

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

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

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

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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In electronic devices,
front plate;
a rear plate facing in the opposite direction to the front plate;
a display exposed through at least a portion of the front plate;
a first support member located in a space between the front plate and the rear plate and having the display coupled to one surface facing the front plate; and
a side member formed integrally with or connected to the first support member and surrounding the space between the front plate and the rear plate;
The first support member includes at least a partial area bonded to the front plate through an adhesive liquid,
The at least some areas include a first flat area, a second flat area, a first groove area between the first flat area and the second flat area, a second groove area between the second flat area and the side member, And a protrusion supporting the front plate,
The depth of the first groove area is greater than the depth of the second groove area,
A pattern is formed on the surface of at least a portion of the first plane area and the second plane area,
The second groove area is configured in a closed curve shape along the outer portion of the first support member,
The outer portion includes an upper outer region, a lower outer region, an outer side region, and a corner region,
The first groove area is formed intermittently to have at least one break inside the closed curve in the outer side area, and is continuously formed inside the closed curve in the outer edge area,
The protrusion is formed on the cut portion of the first groove area in the outer side area, and is located on the first plane area in the outer edge area.
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The first support member is made of a polymer material and is formed using a mold and an injection molding machine.
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The first groove area and the second groove area are at least partially inclined to gradually become narrower toward the inside of each groove.
According to claim 1,
The first groove area and the second groove area are configured in a linear form substantially parallel to each other.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a second support member disposed between the first support member and the rear plate and coupled to at least one of a printed circuit board or a battery,
The second support member includes at least a partial area that is bonded to the first support member through an adhesive liquid,
The at least some regions include a third plane region, a fourth plane region, a third groove region between the third plane region and the fourth plane region, and a fourth groove region between the fourth plane region and the side member. Electronic devices, including.
According to claim 8,
The fourth groove area is configured in a closed curve shape along the outer edge of the second support member.
According to claim 8,
The electronic device wherein the depth of the third groove area is greater than the depth of the fourth groove area.
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a substantially transparent front plate;
a display exposed through at least a portion of the front plate; and
Includes a first support member supporting the display,
The first support member has at least some areas adhered to the front plate via an adhesive material, has a first planar area on the at least some areas, a second planar area, and a space between the first planar area and the second planar area. It includes a first groove area, a second groove area between the second flat area and the outer edge of the first support member, and a protrusion supporting the front plate,
The adhesive material is applied to the first flat area, the second flat area, the first groove area, and the second groove area, wherein the first groove area is formed deeper than the second groove area, and At least some of the first plane and the second plane have a pattern formed on the surface,
The second groove area is configured in a closed curve shape along the outer portion of the first support member,
The outer portion includes an upper outer region, a lower outer region, an outer side region, and a corner region,
The first groove area is formed intermittently to have at least one break inside the closed curve in the outer side area, and is continuously formed inside the closed curve in the outer edge area,
The protrusion is formed on the cut portion of the first groove area in the outer side area, and is located on the first plane area in the outer corner area.
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The first support member is made of a polymer material and is formed using a mold and an injection molding machine.
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The pattern is formed by a laser irradiation method, an electronic device.
According to claim 12,
The first groove area and the second groove area are at least partially inclined to gradually become narrower toward the inside of each groove.
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The first groove area and the second groove area are configured in a linear form substantially parallel to each other.

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