KR200495049Y1 - Bendale electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a portion of a second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface and enclosing a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

BENDALE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device, for example, a bendable electronic device.

An electronic device refers to a device that performs a specific function according to an installed program, such as an electronic notebook, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet PC, an image/sound device, a desktop/laptop computer, a vehicle navigation device, from home appliances. it means. For example, the electronic device may output stored information as text, sound, or image. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed and large-capacity wireless communication becomes common, various functions are being mounted on one electronic device in recent years.

A display mounted on an electronic device may provide various visual information to a user by outputting content such as text or images. As entertainment functions or multimedia functions of electronic devices are greatly developed, users may prefer high-definition and large-screen displays. In this reality, the flexible display can be used by extending the screen display area on the electronic device as needed, although the space required for carrying or storage is small. For example, the flexible display can be carried or stored in a folded state, thereby providing convenience to a user, and in an unfolded state, it can be convenient to use a multimedia function by providing an expanded screen.

A multi-joint part including a plurality of hinges may be used to fold or unfold an electronic device including a flexible display. By using the multi-joint part, the foldable portion of the electronic device forms a curve, thereby preventing the flexible display from being damaged.

However, when the plurality of hinges included in the multi-joint part are firmly engaged with each other, a lot of force may be required for the user to bend or unfold the electronic device again.

On the other hand, when the plurality of hinges included in the multi-joint part are loosely engaged with each other, when the electronic device is bent or unfolded again, the plurality of hinges included in the multi-joint part may not be aligned or it may be difficult to align.

Also, due to the multi-joint part exposed to the outside of the electronic device, the design of the electronic device may not be beautiful.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device that a user can conveniently use when folding or unfolding the electronic device.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may improve the design of the electronic device by hiding the multi-joint part without using a separate cover.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a portion of a second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface and enclosing a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and a portion of the second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface is exposed to the outside, and surrounds a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing, the first housing and the The second housing may include an elastic cover that provides an elastic force in a direction away from each other.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing;

a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a portion of a second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface, and enclosing a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing, wherein the The joint portion may include a guide portion surrounding both ends of the elastic cover portion to prevent the cover portion from being separated from the first housing and the second housing.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention includes an elastic cover that provides elastic force in a direction away from the first housing and the second housing, so that the user can conveniently fold or fold the electronic device without applying excessive force to the electronic device. It can be unfolded, and the multi-joint part can be aligned along a predetermined direction.

Since the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention includes an elastic cover part surrounding a portion of the outer surface of the multi-joint part, the design of the electronic device may be improved.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A shown in FIG. 3 according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
6 is an enlarged view of part B shown in FIG. 5 according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
7 is a view illustrating an elastic cover part and a guide part of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device in a folded state according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a multi-joint part is bent in a folded state of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention;
10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A shown in FIG. 3 according to another one of various embodiments of the present invention.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may have various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, at least one of a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, and a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but it should be understood to cover various modifications, equivalents, and/or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and/or B”, “A, B or C” or “at least one of A, B and/or C” refer to all of the items listed together. Possible combinations may be included. Expressions such as "first", "second", "first" or "second" can modify the corresponding elements regardless of order or importance, and are used only to distinguish one element from another element. The components are not limited. When an (eg, first) component is referred to as being “(functionally or communicatively) connected” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, that component is It may be directly connected to the component or may be connected through another component (eg, a third component).

As used herein, the term “module” includes a unit composed of hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of performing one or more functions. For example, the module may be configured as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document include instructions stored in a machine-readable storage media (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (eg, a computer). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140). The device is a device capable of calling a stored command from a storage medium and operating according to the called command, and may include the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) according to the disclosed embodiments. When the instruction is executed by a processor (eg, the processor 120 ), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instruction by using other components directly or under the control of the processor. Instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' means that the storage medium does not include a signal and is tangible, and does not distinguish that data is semi-permanently or temporarily stored in the storage medium.

Methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or online through an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

Each of the components (eg, a module or a program) according to various embodiments may be composed of a singular or a plurality of entities, and some sub-components of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be It may be further included in various embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, some components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into a single entity to perform the same or similar functions performed by each corresponding component prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations are executed in a different order, are omitted, or other operations are added. can be

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , an electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, short-range wireless communication) or a second network 199 ( For example, it may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through long-distance wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input device 150 , a sound output device 155 , a display device 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176 , interface 177 , haptic module 179 , camera module 180 , power management module 188 , battery 189 , communication module 190 , subscriber identification module 196 , and antenna module 197 . ) may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ) may be omitted or another component may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, for example, as in the case of a sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) embedded in a display device 160 (eg, a display), some components It can be integrated and implemented.

The processor 120, for example, runs software (eg, the program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing and operations. The processor 120 loads and processes commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 , and stores the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . can be stored in According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is operated independently of the main processor 121 (eg, central processing unit or application processor), and additionally or alternatively, uses less power than the main processor 121, Alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) specialized for a specified function may be included. Here, the auxiliary processor 123 may be operated separately from or embedded in the main processor 121 .

In this case, the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, in a sleep) state. : While in the application execution) state, together with the main processor 121 , at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display device 160 , the sensor module 176 , or the communication module ( 190))) and related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) is implemented as some component of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). can be The memory 130 includes various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 , for example, software (eg, the program 140 ). ) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

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

The input device 150 is a device for receiving commands or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101, for example, For example, it may include a microphone, mouse, or keyboard.

The sound output device 155 is a device for outputting a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101, and includes, for example, a speaker used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and a receiver used exclusively for receiving calls. may include According to an embodiment, the receiver may be formed integrally with or separately from the speaker.

The display device 160 is a device for visually providing information to a user of the electronic device 101 , and may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry or a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity of the pressure applied to the touch.

The audio module 170 may interactively convert a sound and an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input device 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 155 ) connected to the electronic device 101 by wire or wirelessly. Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, Alternatively, it may include an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support a designated protocol capable of connecting to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ) in a wired or wireless manner. According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 is a connector capable of physically connecting the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ), for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector. (eg a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. The haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

The power management module 188 is a module for managing power supplied to the electronic device 101 , and may be configured as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 , and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 establishes a wired or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108), and establishes the established communication channel. It can support performing communication through The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that support wired communication or wireless communication, which are operated independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor). According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : including a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module), and using a corresponding communication module among them communication network) or the second network 199 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or a telecommunication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN)). The above-described various types of communication modules 190 may be implemented as a single chip or as separate chips.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may use the user information stored in the subscriber identification module 196 to distinguish and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network.

The antenna module 197 may include one or more antennas for externally transmitting or receiving a signal or power. According to an example, the communication module 190 (eg, the wireless communication module 192 ) may transmit a signal to or receive a signal from the external electronic device through an antenna suitable for a communication method.

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same or a different type of device from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be performed by one or a plurality of external electronic devices. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or upon request, the electronic device 101 performs the function or service itself instead of or in addition to it. At least some related functions may be requested from the external electronic device. Upon receiving the request, the external electronic device may execute the requested function or additional function, and may transmit the result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service by processing the received result as it is or additionally. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

2 is a front view illustrating an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to one of various embodiments of the present invention. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.

2 and 3 , an electronic device 200 according to one of various embodiments of the present invention includes a body 201 including a first housing 201a and a second housing 201b, and the first housing. The multi-joint part 203 positioned between the 201a and the second housing 201b, and the flexible display 211 mounted on the first surface of the body 201 (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ) ) and an elastic cover portion 205 may be included.

According to an embodiment, a circuit board (not shown) and a battery (not shown) may be mounted on the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b. For example, the circuit board 201a may be mounted inside the first housing 201a, and the battery may be mounted inside the second housing 201b. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 201a may be mounted inside the second housing 201b, and the battery may be mounted inside the first housing 201a. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 201a is made of a flexible material, and may be mounted on both the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b. The circuit board includes various electronic components such as a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ), or a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ). can be mounted.

According to an embodiment, the multi-joint part 203 may be connected such that the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b are bent to each other. Here, "the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b are bent to each other" means that the body part is moved to a position where the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b face each other. (201) may mean bending. The first housing 201a may be connected to the second housing 201b through the multi-joint part 203 . The first housing 201a is moved to a position facing the second housing 201b according to the operation of the articulated part 203 and is folded or the second housing 201b is placed with the articulated part 203 interposed therebetween. ) and can be moved and unfolded in parallel with the

According to an embodiment, the first housing 201a has a first surface F1 facing a first direction (①), and a second surface F1 facing a second direction (②) opposite to the first direction (①). It may include two surfaces F2. The second housing 201b includes a third surface F3 facing the third direction (③) and a fourth surface F4 facing the fourth direction (④) opposite to the third direction (③). can do. The first surface F1 may be parallel to the third surface F3 when the housing 201 is unfolded. When the housing 201 is unfolded, the first direction (①) may be parallel to the third direction (③), and the second direction (②) may be parallel to the fourth direction (④). there is. According to an embodiment, the first surface of the body part 201 may include a first surface F1 of the first housing 201a and a third surface F3 of the second housing 201b. there is. According to one embodiment, the second surface of the body portion 201 is opposite to the first surface of the body portion 201, and the second surface F2 of the first housing 201a and the second surface A fourth surface F4 of the housing 201b may be included.

According to an embodiment, the multi-joint part 203 may be bent while connecting the edge of the first housing 201a and the edge of the second housing 201b.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 211 (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 2 ) may be disposed on the first surface F1 and the third surface F3 . According to an embodiment, the flexible display 211 may slide on the third surface F3 while being fixed to the first surface F1 . For example, according to the folding operation of the body part 201 , the flexible display 211 may slide in the lower area 213 of the third surface F3 . According to an embodiment, the flexible display 211 may be integrated with a touch panel (not shown) to be used as an input device.

According to an embodiment, the elastic cover part 205 may be disposed between the second surface F2 and the fourth surface F4 and cover a portion of the multi-joint part 203 so as not to be exposed to the outside. . One end of the elastic cover part 205 may be accommodated in the first housing 201a, and the other end of the elastic cover part 205 may be accommodated in the second housing 201b. The elastic cover part 205 may be formed of a leaf spring. For example, the elastic cover part 205 may be made of a stainless steel (SUS) material. According to one embodiment, the elastic cover part 205 may correspond to the width of the body part 201 . According to an embodiment, the elastic cover part 205 is provided on the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b in a direction in which the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b are away from each other. It can provide elasticity.

According to an embodiment, in the upper region of the first housing 201a, a speaker hole (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1 ), a camera (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ), or a sensor (eg: Various electronic components may be disposed such as the sensor module 176 of Fig. 1. According to an embodiment, the home key (eg, the input device ( 150)), such as touch keys may be disposed.

According to an embodiment, function keys 217 , 218 , and 219 may be disposed on a side surface of the first housing 201a. For example, the function keys 217 , 218 , and 219 may include a power key 217 and volume control keys 218 and 219 . According to an embodiment, the function keys 217 , 218 , and 219 are not limited to a power key and a volume control key, and may be various function keys for operating an electronic device.

According to one embodiment, a camera 221 and a flash 222 may be disposed on the second surface F2 of the first housing 201a. According to an embodiment, the camera 221 and the flash 222 are not limited to being disposed on the second surface F2 , but may be disposed on the fourth surface F4 .

4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A shown in FIG. 3 according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the elastic cover part 205 of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to one of various embodiments of the present invention includes a first elastic cover part 251 and a second elastic cover part 251 . It may include a cover part 253 and a third elastic cover part 255 . The first elastic cover part 251 may be fixed to the inner surface of the first housing (eg, the first housing 201a of FIG. 2 ). According to an embodiment, the first housing (eg, the first housing 201a of FIG. 2 ) may include a fixing part 212a in which a fixing groove corresponding to the first elastic cover part 251 is formed. The first elastic cover part 251 may be fixed to the fixing part 212a using an adhesive member (not shown) while being inserted into the fixing groove. The adhesive member may be a double-sided tape. According to an embodiment, a first fixing hole (not shown) is formed in the first elastic cover part 251 , and a second fixing hole corresponding to the first fixing hole is formed in the fixing part 212a. can The first elastic cover part 251 may be fixed to the fixing part 212a by fastening fixing bolts to the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

According to an embodiment, the second elastic cover part 253 may include the second surface (eg, the second surface F2 of FIG. 3 ) and the fourth surface (eg, the fourth surface F4 of FIG. 3 ). ), it is possible to prevent a portion of the multi-joint portion 203 from being exposed to the outside while being positioned between the two. The second elastic cover part 253 may slide along the outer surface of the multi-joint part 203 .

According to an embodiment, the third elastic cover part 255 may be slidably moved along the inner surface of the second housing (eg, the second housing 201b of FIG. 3 ). 2 A slide groove 212b through which the third elastic cover part 255 slides may be formed in the housing 201b. The third elastic cover part 255 slides along the slide groove 212b. can be

5 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the first housing 201a may be bent in a direction facing the second housing 201b according to the bending operation of the multi-joint part 203 . According to an embodiment, the elastic cover part 205 may be bent corresponding to the bending of the multi-joint part 203 .

According to an embodiment, the first housing 201a may include a first magnetic body 215a, and the second housing 201b may include a second magnetic body 215b. For example, the polarity of the first magnetic material 215a may be different from that of the second magnetic material 215b. The first magnetic body 215a may attract the second magnetic body 215b to maintain a state in which the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b face each other. According to an embodiment, as the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) includes the first magnetic body 215a and the second magnetic body 215b, the multi-joint part 203 is bent. state can be maintained.

According to one embodiment, letters, patterns, etc. may be displayed on the outer surface of the elastic cover part 205 . For example, the character may be a trademark, brand name, or product name. According to an embodiment, when the first housing (eg, the first housing 201a of FIG. 3 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 201b of FIG. 3 ) are unfolded, the elastic cover part Characters or patterns indicated at 205 may be concealed by the first housing or the second housing. According to an embodiment, when the first housing (eg, the first housing 201a of FIG. 3 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 201b of FIG. 3 ) are bent to each other, the elasticity Characters or patterns displayed on the cover part 205 may be exposed to the outside of the first housing or the second housing.

6 is an enlarged view of part B shown in FIG. 5 according to one of various embodiments of the present invention. 7 is a view illustrating an elastic cover part (eg, the elastic cover part 205 of FIG. 5 ) and guide parts 235a and 235b of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.

6 and 7 , the multi-joint portion (eg, the multi-joint portion 203 of FIG. 5 ) may include guide portions 235a and 235b for guiding the sliding movement of the multi-joint portion 205 . . The guide parts 235a and 235b may be disposed between the second surface (eg, the second surface F2 of FIG. 3 ) and the fourth surface (eg, the fourth surface F4 of FIG. 3 ). . The guide parts 235a and 235b may include a first guide part 235a and a second guide part 235b. The first guide part 235a may surround the first side end of the elastic cover part 205 . The second guide part 235b may surround the second side end of the elastic cover part 205 . A first surface of the first guide part 235a may connect between the second surface F2 and the fourth surface F4. A first surface of the second guide part 235b may connect between the second surface F2 and the fourth surface F4. As the guide parts 235a and 235b surround both side ends of the elastic cover part 205 , the first and second housings 201a and 201b during the slide movement of the elastic cover part 205 . ) can be avoided. For example, in the process in which the first housing 201a and the second housing 201a and 201b are bent to each other, the elastic cover part 205 is bent together with the multi-joint part 203 to slide and move. there is. Even when the elastic cover part 205 receives a force pushing it outward during bending, the guide parts 235a and 235b guide the elastic cover part 205 and the first and second housings 201a , 201b) can be prevented from being separated.

8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to one of various embodiments of the present invention. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a multi-joint part (eg, the multi-joint part 203 of FIG. 3 ) is bent in a folded state of the electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present invention.

A process in which the multi-joint part 203 is bent will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 . The multi-joint part 203 may include a plurality of multi-joints 231 , a plurality of hinges 233 , and angle limiters 235 . The plurality of multi-joints 231 may be connected to each other by the plurality of hinges 233 . The plurality of articulated joints 231 may be arranged between the first housing 201a and the second housing 201b. The plurality of multi-joints 231 may rotate around the plurality of hinges 233 . The multi-joint part 203 may be bent by rotation of the plurality of multi-joints 231 . According to an embodiment, the angle limiting units 235 are disposed at each of the plurality of multi-joints 231 , and may prevent the plurality of multi-joints 231 from being rotated by a predetermined angle or more. As the angle limiters 235 limit the rotation angles of the plurality of multi-joints 231 , excessive bending of the flexible display 211 may be prevented.

10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A shown in FIG. 3 according to another one of various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to another one of various embodiments of the present invention includes a first housing 201a , a second housing 201b , and a multi-joint part 203 . ), an elastic cover part 205 and a stopper 257 may be included. The elastic cover part 205 includes a first elastic cover part 251 positioned on the inner surface of the first housing 201a and a second elastic cover part 253 for hiding the outer surface of the multi-joint part 203 . and a third elastic cover part 255 that slides on the inner surface of the second housing 201b.

According to an embodiment, the stopper 257 may restrict movement of the first elastic cover part 251 in the longitudinal direction while being disposed in the first housing 201a. For example, the stopper 257 may contact the end of the first elastic cover part 251 to limit movement of the first elastic cover part 251 in the longitudinal direction. According to an embodiment, the stopper 257 may include a first ring (not shown), and the end of the first elastic cover part 251 may include a second ring corresponding to the first ring. there is. As the first ring is caught by the second ring, the first elastic cover part 251 may be fixed to the stopper 257 .

As described above, an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a portion of a second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface and enclosing a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing.

According to an embodiment, a width of the elastic cover part may correspond to a width of the body part.

According to an embodiment, one end of the elastic cover part may be accommodated in the first housing, and the other end of the elastic cover part may be accommodated in the second housing.

According to an embodiment, the multi-joint part may include a guide part surrounding both side ends of the elastic cover part to prevent the cover part from being separated from the first housing and the second housing.

According to an embodiment, the first housing includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the second housing includes a third It may include a third surface facing the direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction.

According to one embodiment, the guide part, the first guide part surrounding the first side end of the elastic cover part; and a second guide part surrounding the second side end of the elastic cover part.

According to an embodiment, the first surface of the first guide part and the first surface of the second guide part may be connected between the first surface of the first housing and the third surface of the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the elastic cover part, the first elastic cover part fixed to the inner surface of the first housing; a second elastic cover part surrounding a portion of the outer surface of the connection part and slidably moving along the guide part; and a third elastic cover part that slides along the inner surface of the second housing.

According to an embodiment, the first housing may include a fixing part having a fixing groove corresponding to the first elastic cover part.

According to an embodiment, the first elastic cover part may be fixed to the fixing part by an adhesive member.

According to an embodiment, the second housing may include a slide groove through which the third elastic cover part slides.

According to an embodiment, a portion of the third elastic cover part may be moved to the guide part when the first housing and the second housing are bent to each other.

According to an embodiment, the multi-joint part may connect an edge of the first housing and an edge of the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the elastic cover part may be made of a plate spring made of stainless steel.

According to an embodiment, the elastic cover part may provide an elastic force to the first housing and the second housing in a direction in which the first housing and the second housing are separated from each other.

According to an embodiment, the multi-joint portion may include a plurality of hinges that rotate with respect to each other, and the multi-joint portion may be bent by rotation of the plurality of hinges.

According to an embodiment, the elastic cover part may be bent corresponding to the bending of the multi-joint part.

According to an embodiment, the first housing includes a first magnetic body, and the second housing includes a second magnetic body corresponding to the first magnetic body when the first housing and the second housing face each other, , The first magnetic body may attract the second magnetic body to maintain a state in which the first housing and the second housing face each other.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and a portion of the second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface is exposed to the outside, and surrounds a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing, the first housing and the The second housing may include an elastic cover that provides an elastic force in a direction away from each other.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a body including a first housing and a second housing; a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a portion of a second surface of the body portion opposite to the first surface, and enclosing a portion of the multi-joint portion located between the first housing and the second housing, wherein the The joint portion may include a guide portion surrounding both ends of the elastic cover portion to prevent the cover portion from being separated from the first housing and the second housing.

As mentioned above, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Electronic device: 200 First housing: 201a
Second housing: 201b Articulated part: 203
Elastic cover part: 205 Guide part: 235a, 235b

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In an electronic device,
a body portion including a first housing and a second housing;
a multi-joint part connecting the first housing and the second housing to be bent to each other;
a flexible display disposed on the first surface of the body part; and
and an elastic cover part exposed to the outside through a part of the second surface of the body part opposite to the first surface, and enclosing a part of the multi-joint part located between the first housing and the second housing,
The multi-joint part includes a guide part surrounding both ends of the elastic cover part to prevent the cover part from being separated from the first housing and the second housing.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a width of the elastic cover part corresponds to a width of the body part.
According to claim 1, wherein one end of the elastic cover portion is accommodated in the first housing,
The other end of the elastic cover part is accommodated in the second housing.


delete The method of claim 1, wherein the first housing comprises a first surface facing a first direction, and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction,
The second housing includes a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction.
The method of claim 5, wherein the guide part,
a first guide part surrounding the first side end of the elastic cover part; and
and a second guide part surrounding a second side end of the elastic cover part.
The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the first surface of the first guide part and the first surface of the second guide part are connected between the first surface of the first housing and the third surface of the second housing.
The method of claim 5, wherein the elastic cover portion,
a first elastic cover part fixed to the inner surface of the first housing;
a second elastic cover part surrounding a portion of the outer surface of the multi-joint part and slidably moving along the guide part; and
and a third elastic cover part that slides along an inner surface of the second housing.
The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the first housing includes a fixing part having a fixing groove corresponding to the first elastic cover part.
The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the first elastic cover part is fixed to the fixing part by an adhesive member.
The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the second housing includes a slide groove through which the third elastic cover part slides.
The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein a portion of the third elastic cover part moves to the guide part when the first housing and the second housing are bent to each other.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the multi-joint part connects an edge of the first housing and an edge of the second housing.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the elastic cover part is made of a plate spring made of stainless steel.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the elastic cover part provides elastic force to the first housing and the second housing in a direction in which the first housing and the second housing move away from each other.
The method of claim 1, wherein the articulated part comprises a plurality of hinges that rotate with respect to each other,
The multi-joint portion is bent by rotation of the plurality of hinges.
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the elastic cover part is bent in response to bending of the multi-joint part.
According to claim 1, wherein the first housing comprises a first magnetic body,
The second housing includes a second magnetic body corresponding to the first magnetic body when the first housing and the second housing face each other;
The first magnetic body attracts the second magnetic body to maintain a state in which the first housing and the second housing face each other.


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