KR20150082041A - Electronic device having waterproof structure - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided in various embodiments of the present invention is an electronic device which comprises an electronic component connected to a printed circuit board (PCB); a housing including a mounting part for storing the electronic component, and including a hole formed on at least one area of the mounting part, and formed for the PCB to enter; and a sealing member arranged on at least one area of the mounting part and covering at least one part of the PCB, thereby contributing to make the device slimmer because a waterproof function is applied, while mounting the electronic component outside the electronic device, reducing the manufacturing costs, and improving assembling properties.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING WATERPROOF STRUCTURE [0002]

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an electronic device, for example, an electronic device having a waterproof structure.

Recently, with the development of multimedia technology, electronic devices having various functions are emerging. Such electronic devices generally have a convergence function that performs one or more functions in a complex manner.

Furthermore, mobile devices that are so-called " smartphones " are the mainstream of electronic devices. Particularly, such a mobile terminal is provided with a display module of a large-screen touch method, and includes a high-resolution camera module in addition to a basic function of communication with the other party, so that a still image and a moving image can be photographed. In addition, multimedia contents such as music and moving pictures can be played back, and a web surfing can be performed by accessing a network. Such a mobile terminal has been progressed to perform various convergence functions more rapidly by having a high performance processor, and the main function of communication with the counterpart is being remarkably developed to be considered as an additional function.

Electronic devices have been transformed in various ways in response to their functional diversification. For example, electronic devices are becoming slimmer in order to maximize portability while performing the same function or a better function, and they are being developed so as to be easy to operate while being light and thin.

In recent years, we have been trying to provide a waterproof function to prevent flooding, and we are racing to improve the structure of an electronic device which has excellent waterproof function, excellent assemblability and can reduce manufacturing cost.

Various embodiments of the present invention can provide an electronic device having a waterproof structure.

Various embodiments of the present invention can provide an electronic device having a waterproof structure that is implemented such that the assemblability can be improved.

The various embodiments of the present invention can provide an electronic device having a waterproof structure that is configured to contribute to the slimming of the device while the waterproof function is applied.

Various embodiments of the present invention can provide an electronic device having a waterproof structure that is implemented to reduce manufacturing costs.

The various embodiments of the present invention include an electronic part connected to a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and a seat formed to accommodate the electronic part and formed in at least a part of the seating part, And a sealing member disposed in at least a part of the hole of the housing and covering at least a part of the PCB.

Various embodiments of the present invention provide a method of manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: a housing configured as at least a portion of an exterior of an electronic device; at least one electronic component disposed on an exterior surface of the housing; There is provided an electronic device including an electrical connecting member for electrically connecting and a sealing member for sealing a portion of the housing where the electrical connecting member penetrates.

Various embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device comprising a housing comprising an outer surface configured as at least a portion of an outer surface of an electronic device, a housing opposed to the outer surface and including an inner surface facing the interior of the electronic device, At least one electronic part mounted in a manner to be seated in the seating part, one end electrically connected to the electronic part, and the other end electrically connected to the through hole And a sealing member that seals the through hole after the electronic component is mounted on the seating portion. The electronic device according to the present invention can be used as an electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, since the waterproof function is applied while mounting the electronic part on the outside of the electronic device, it can contribute to the slimming of the device, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the assembling property can be improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a network environment including an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG.
1B is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
1C is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an ear jack assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which an ear jack assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled into a housing of an electronic device.
4 is an assembled perspective view illustrating an ear jack assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention assembled into a housing of an electronic device.
5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which a sealing member according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled to a housing of an electronic device.
6 is an assembled perspective view illustrating a state in which a sealing member according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled to a housing of an electronic device.
7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion AA 'of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion BB 'of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view illustrating a state where a connector of an ear jack assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a board.
10 and 11 are views showing a state in which a cap is assembled to a housing to close a connector connecting portion of an ear jack assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion CC 'of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion DD 'of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The various embodiments of the present invention are capable of various changes and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and the detailed description is described with reference to the drawings. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the invention to the specific embodiments, but includes all changes and / or equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals have been used for like elements.

The use of "including" or "including" in various embodiments of the present invention can be used to refer to the presence of a corresponding function, operation or component, etc., which is disclosed, Components and the like. Also, in various embodiments of the invention, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The "or" in various embodiments of the present invention includes any and all combinations of words listed together. For example, "A or B" may comprise A, comprise B, or both A and B.

The expressions "first," "second," "first," "second," etc. used in various embodiments of the present invention may modify various elements of various embodiments, I never do that. For example, the representations do not limit the order and / or importance of the components. The representations may be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, both the first user equipment and the second user equipment are user equipment and represent different user equipment. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it is to be understood that the element may be directly connected or connected to the other element, It should be understood that there may be other new components between the different components. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that an element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it is understood that there is no other element between the element and the other element It should be possible.

The terminology used in the various embodiments of the present invention is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present invention. The singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of the present invention belong. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have the meanings consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art and, unless expressly defined in the various embodiments of the present invention, It is not interpreted as meaning.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be a device including a communication function. For example, the electronic device can be a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a videophone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer, a laptop Such as a laptop personal computer (PC), a netbook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, or a wearable device Such as a head-mounted device (HMD) such as electronic glasses, an electronic garment, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic app apparel, an electronic tattoo, or a smart watch.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance with communication capabilities. [0003] Smart household appliances, such as electronic devices, are widely used in the fields of television, digital video disk (DVD) player, audio, refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, oven, microwave oven, washing machine, air cleaner, set- And may include at least one of a box (e.g., Samsung HomeSyncTM, Apple TVTM, or Google TVTM), game consoles, an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic frame.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a variety of medical devices (e.g., magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) (global positioning system receiver), EDR (event data recorder), flight data recorder (FDR), automotive infotainment device, marine electronic equipment (eg marine navigation device and gyro compass), avionics, A security device, a head unit for a vehicle, an industrial or home robot, an ATM (automatic teller's machine) of a financial institution, or a POS (point of sale) of a shop.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a piece of furniture or a structure / structure including a communication function, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, (E.g., water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measuring instruments, etc.). An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be one or more of the various devices described above. Further, the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be a flexible device. It should also be apparent to those skilled in the art that the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices.

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to various embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The term user as used in various embodiments may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

IA is a diagram illustrating a network environment 100 including an electronic device 101 in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the electronic device 101 may include a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an input / output interface 140, a display 150, and a communication interface 160.

The bus 110 may be a circuit that interconnects the components described above and communicates (e.g., control messages) between the components described above.

The processor 120 receives instructions from other components (e.g., the memory 130, the input / output interface 140, the display 150, the communication interface 160, etc.) described above via the bus 110, It is possible to decode the instruction and execute the operation or data processing according to the decoded instruction.

The memory 130 may store instructions or data received from the processor 120 or other components (e.g., the input / output interface 140, the display 150, the communication interface 160, etc.) or generated by the processor 120 or other components Can be stored. The memory 130 may include, for example, a kernel 131, a middleware 132, an application programming interface (API) 133, or an application 134. Each of the above-described programming modules may be composed of software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two of them.

The kernel 131 may include system resources (e.g., the bus 110, the processor 120, or the like) used to execute the operations or functions implemented in the other programming modules, e.g., the middleware 132, the API 133, The memory 130 and the like). In addition, the kernel 131 may provide an interface for accessing and controlling or managing individual components of the electronic device 101 in the middleware 132, the API 133, or the application 134.

The middleware 132 can act as an intermediary for the API 133 or the application 134 to communicate with the kernel 131 to exchange data. In addition, the middleware 132 may be configured to communicate with at least one of the applications 134, for example, system resources of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the bus 110, the processor 120, or the like) (E.g., scheduling or load balancing) of a work request using a method of assigning a priority that can be used to the job (e.g., the memory 130).

The API 133 is an interface for the application 134 to control the functions provided by the kernel 131 or the middleware 132. For example, the API 133 includes at least one interface or function for file control, window control, image processing, (E.g., commands).

According to various embodiments, the application 134 may be an SMS / MMS application, an email application, a calendar application, an alarm application, a health care application (e.g., an application that measures momentum or blood glucose) Pressure, humidity, or temperature information, etc.), and the like. Additionally or alternatively, the application 134 may be an application related to the exchange of information between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104). The application associated with the information exchange may include, for example, a notification relay application for communicating specific information to the external electronic device, or a device management application for managing the external electronic device .

For example, the notification delivery application may send notification information generated by another application (e.g., SMS / MMS application, email application, healthcare application, or environment information application) of the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device ). ≪ / RTI > Additionally or alternatively, the notification delivery application may receive notification information from, for example, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104) and provide it to the user. The device management application may be used to control the function (e.g., the function of the external electronic device itself (or some component)) for at least a portion of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104) (E.g., adjusting, turning off, or adjusting the brightness (or resolution) of the display), an application running on the external electronic device or a service provided on the external electronic device Or updated).

According to various embodiments, the application 134 may include an application designated according to an attribute (e.g., an electronic device type) of the external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104). For example, if the external electronic device is an MP3 player, the application 134 may include an application related to music playback. Similarly, if the external electronic device is a mobile medical device, the application 134 may include applications related to health care. According to one embodiment, the application 134 may include at least one of an application specified in the electronic device 101 or an application received from an external electronic device (e.g., the server 106 or the electronic device 104).

The input / output interface 140 connects commands or data input from a user via an input / output device (e.g., a sensor, a keyboard or a touch screen) to the processor 120, the memory 130, the communication interface 160 . For example, the input / output interface 140 may provide the processor 120 with data on the user's touch input through the touch screen. The input / output interface 140 outputs commands or data received from the processor 120, the memory 130, and the communication interface 160 via the input / output device (e.g., a speaker or a display) through the bus 110 . For example, the input / output interface 140 can output voice data processed through the processor 120 to a user through a speaker.

The display 150 may display various information (e.g., multimedia data or text data) to the user.

The communication interface 160 can connect the communication between the electronic device 101 and an external device (e.g., the electronic device 104 or the server 106). For example, the communication interface 160 may be connected to the network 162 via wireless communication or wired communication to communicate with the external device. The wireless communication may include, for example, wireless fidelity, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), global positioning system (GPS) , WiBro or GSM, etc.). The wired communication may include at least one of, for example, a universal serial bus (USB), a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a recommended standard 232 (RS-232) or a plain old telephone service (POTS).

According to one embodiment, the network 162 may be a telecommunications network. The communication network may include at least one of a computer network, an internet, an internet of things, or a telephone network. According to one embodiment, a protocol (e.g., a transport layer protocol, a data link layer protocol, or a physical layer protocol) for communication between the electronic device 101 and an external device includes an application 134, an application programming interface 133, the middleware 132, And may be supported in at least one of the communication interface 160.

While the ear jack assembly is shown and described as an electronic component that is applied to an electronic device to illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an assembly structure therefor is described, but is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can be applied to various electronic components that are disposed on the outer surface of the housing of the electronic device and can be electrically connected to the inside of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, such electronic components include at least one of a micro USB connector port, a general USB connector port, an ear jack assembly, a key button, a card slot for inserting a card-type external device, an HDMI connector port, a sensor module, . ≪ / RTI >

1B is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1B, the electronic device 101 may include a display 1011, a speaker device 1012, a microphone device 1013, and the like. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a touch sensor capable of sensing an external object in contact with or proximate to at least a portion of the electronic device 101. For example, the touch sensor may be optically transparent and may be a touch screen provided in front of or behind the display 1011. For example, the touch sensor may be integrated into the display 1011.

According to one embodiment, components for performing various functions of the electronic device 101 may be disposed around the speaker device 1012. According to one embodiment, the first camera device 1014 may be disposed on the front surface of the electronic device 101. For example, the first camera device 1014 may include an image sensor capable of sensing light in a visible region or an invisible region. The image sensor can photograph a subject outside the electronic device 101 or can detect movement of other objects in the outside. Also, at least one sensor module 1015 for variably operating the electronic device 101 according to the surrounding environment may be installed. The sensor module 1015 detects an ambient illuminance and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display 1011 according to the illuminance value detected and / or when it is attached to a head portion of a user during a conversation, And a proximity sensor for sensing and deactivating the display 1011 may be installed.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the jack assembly 200 may be disposed on the top of the electronic device 101 so that the jack assembly 200 is partly exposed in the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the ear jack assembly 200 may include an ear jack hole 2031 to accommodate an ear jack plug of an external speaker device (e.g., earphone).

1C is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1C, the second camera module may be disposed on the rear surface 1021 of the electronic device 101. FIG. In one embodiment, the flash 1024 may be disposed below the second camera module. According to one embodiment, an ear jack assembly 200 including an ear jack hole 2031 may be disposed above the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the ear jack assembly 200 may be disposed on at least one of the upper, lower, and both sides of the electronic device.

2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an earjack assembly 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the ear jack assembly 200 includes a body 203 including ear jack holes 2031 for receiving ear plugs, a fastening piece (not shown) formed on both sides of the body 203 to be fixed to a housing 2032 < / RTI > The fastening piece 2032 can be fastened to the housing 300 by a screw 202.

According to one embodiment, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 205 having a predetermined length can be drawn out from the body 203, and at the end thereof, A connector 206 may be provided for connection to the display device.

According to one embodiment, an end of the body 203 may be further provided with a jack deco 207 as a decorative member having an ear plug through hole 2071 through which the plug is inserted. According to one embodiment, the ear jack decoy 207 may be disposed in a manner such that it is installed in the ear jack assembly 200 and the housing (300 in FIG. 3) so that a portion thereof is exposed to the outer surface of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the ear jack decals 207 may be formed of various materials such as a metal material, a synthetic resin material, and a glass material.

According to one embodiment, the ear jack assembly 200 may be disposed on the outer surface (3001 in Fig. 3) of the housing (300 in Fig. 3) of the electronic device. This is in contrast to conventional ear jack assemblies that are located on the inside (3002 in FIG. 5) of the housing (300 in FIG. 3), e.g., inside the electronics, thereby providing a costly ear jack assembly Even if the general ear jack assembly 200 is applied to the electronic device, external water can be prevented from penetrating into the inside of the electronic device through the jack assembly in advance. According to one embodiment, since a conventional ear jack assembly 200 is installed outside the electronic device, for example, on the outer surface (3001 in Fig. 3) of the housing (300 in Fig. 3) Costs can be significantly reduced over dedicated ear jack assemblies.

According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit 205 of the ear jack assembly 200, which is mounted on the outside of the electronic device, essentially comprises a housing (see FIG. 3) for electrically connecting with the substrate 300, and the sealing member 204 can be further applied as a waterproof countermeasure thereto. Hereinafter, the details of the sealing member 204 will be described in detail.

3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the ear jack assembly 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention is assembled to the housing 300 of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 3, the housing 300 of the electronic device may include an outer surface 3001 forming the outer appearance of the electronic device and an inner surface (3002 of FIG. 5) facing the interior of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, a seating part 301 on which the body 203 of the jack assembly 200 can be seated can be formed on the outer surface of the housing 300. According to one embodiment, the seating portion 301 may be formed in a groove shape, and after the body 203 of the jack assembly 200 is seated in the seating portion 301, the ear jack assembly 200 may be formed at a depth that does not protrude at least from the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 As shown in FIG. According to one embodiment, the ear jack assembly 200 may be formed to a depth that coincides with the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 after the body 203 of the ear jack assembly 200 is seated in the seat 301

According to one embodiment, the seating portion 301 is formed with a through hole 302 through which the connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200 and the flexible printed circuit 205 penetrate and can be drawn inward (toward the inner surface 3002 of the housing 300) of the electronic device . According to one embodiment, the through hole 302 may be formed to a minimum size such that the flexible printed circuit 205 and the connector 206 can be penetrated.

According to one embodiment, a fastening piece seating portion 3012 for accommodating fastening pieces 2032 provided on the jack assembly 200 may be further formed on both sides of the seating portion 301.

4 is an assembled perspective view illustrating a state in which the ear jack assembly 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention is assembled to the housing 300 of the electronic device.

3 and 4, when the body 203 of the ear jack assembly 200 is seated in the seating portion 301 of the housing 300, the fastening piece 2032 of the ear jack assembly 200 is seated on the fastening piece seating portion 3012 formed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 And a predetermined screw 202 can be used to fix the ear jack assembly 200 to the housing 300. [

According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit 205 and the connector 206 are passed through the through hole 302 formed in the seat 301 before the ear jack assembly 200 is seated on the seat 301 of the housing 300, so that the inner surface of the housing 300 3002 direction.

According to one embodiment, after assembling the ear jack assembly 200 and the ear jack decors 207, the ear jack assemblies 200 and the ear jack decors 207 assembled in the mounting portion 301 formed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 may be installed.

5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which a sealing member 204 according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled to a housing 300 of an electronic device. 6 is an assembled perspective view illustrating a state in which a sealing member 204 according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled to a housing 300 of an electronic device.

5 and 6, the seating surface 303 may protrude from the inner surface 3002 of the housing 300, for example, at a portion corresponding to the seating portion (301 in Fig. 3), as viewed from inside the electronic device . According to one embodiment, the through hole 302 may be disposed on the seat back 303, and the flexible printed circuit 205 and the connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200 installed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 may be in a state of being drawn.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is submerged, since the water can be introduced through the ear jack assembly 200 and the through-hole 302 disposed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300, the sealing member 204 for interrupting the through- Can be installed. The sealing member 204 may be formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of a rubber material, a silicone material, and a urethane material, and may be fixed to the through hole 302 in an interference fit manner. Therefore, even if the electronic device is submerged, the electronic device can prevent the penetration of water (introduced into the electronic device) flowing into the through hole 302 by the sealing member 204 in advance. According to one embodiment, the sealing member 204 may be fixed to the through hole 302 by bonding, double-sided tape, or the like.

7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion A-A 'of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion B-B 'of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to one embodiment, FIG. 7 shows a state in which the ear plug 20 is inserted into the ear jack hole 2031 of the ear jack assembly 200.

7 and 8, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 702 may be installed in the interior of the electronic device, for example, in a region facing the inner surface 3002 of the housing 300. According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit 205 and the connector 206 passing through the through hole 302 of the seating part 301 formed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300 are drawn in the direction of the board, and the connector 206 is connected to the connector port 1301, respectively.

According to one embodiment, the sealing member 204 can support the bracket 701 disposed inside the electronic device to seal the through-hole 302. According to one embodiment, the sealing member 204 may be waterproofed in such a manner as to be in intimate contact with the housing 300 via the flexible printed circuit 205, as shown by the area S in FIG. The sealing member 204 may be arranged in a manner to surround the rim of the corresponding area of the flexible printed circuit 205, and waterproofing may be realized by mounting the sealing member 204 in the through hole 302. According to one embodiment, additional watertight auxiliary means may be included in addition to the sealing member 204. According to one embodiment, a grease, a bond, a tape, and a second sealing member may be further included between the housing 300 and the flexible printed circuit 702 as a waterproof auxiliary means.

9 is a view illustrating a state in which a connector 206 of an ear jack assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a substrate 702. FIG. 10 and 11 are views showing a state in which a cap 1101 is assembled to the housing 300 to close the connector connecting portion of the ear jack assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion C-C 'of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion D-D 'of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 to 12, an opening 3003 having a predetermined size may be formed on the outer surface 3001 of the housing 300. The opening 3003 can be provided to easily connect the flexible printed circuit 205 and the connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200, which are drawn into the interior of the housing 300, to the substrate 702 from outside the housing 300. According to one embodiment, the openings 3003 can connect and disconnect the ear jack assembly 200 to and from the substrate 702 even with the outer housing 300 assembled, and may also be advantageous to maintain various electronic components disposed within the electronics .

According to one embodiment, the substrate 702 and a portion of the flexible printed circuit 205 of the ear jack assembly 200 and the connector 206 can be exposed through the opening 3003 formed in the housing 300, so that the operator can easily The connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200 can be electrically connected to the substrate 702. [ This can improve the assemblability because the entire electronic device does not have to be disassembled in order to connect the connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200 to the substrate 702 disposed inside the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, after the connector 206 of the ear jack assembly 200 is electrically connected to the substrate 702 through the opening 3003 of the housing 300, in order to prevent foreign matter, water, or the like from penetrating into the interior of the electronic device, A cap 1101 for sealing the cap 3003 may be installed. According to one embodiment, the cap 1101 may be secured to the opening 3003 by interference fit. In this case, the cap 1101 may be formed of at least one material of rubber, silicone, and urethane having elasticity. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cap 1101 may be formed of a synthetic resin material, a metal material, or the like, and may be fixed to the housing by at least one of bonding, double-sided tape and screw fastening.

14 shows a block diagram 1400 of an electronic device 1401 in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 14, the electronic device 1401 may constitute all or part of the electronic device 101 shown in Fig. 1, for example. 14, the electronic device 1401 includes at least one application processor (AP) 1410, a communication module 1420, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card 1424, a memory 1430, a sensor module 1440, an input device 1450, a display 1460, An interface 1470, an audio module 1480, a camera module 1491, a power management module 1495, a battery 1496, an indicator 1497, and a motor 1498.

The AP 1410 may control a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the AP 1410 by operating an operating system or an application program, and may perform various data processing and calculations including multimedia data. The AP 1410 may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC), for example. According to one embodiment, the AP 1410 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU) (not shown).

The communication module 1420 (e.g., the communication interface 160) can send and receive data in communication between the electronic device 1401 (e.g., the electronic device 101) and other electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104 or server 106) Can be performed. According to one embodiment, the communication module 1420 may include a cellular module 1421, a Wifi module 1423, a BT module 1425, a GPS module 1427, an NFC module 1428, and a radio frequency (RF) module 1429.

The cellular module 1421 may provide voice calls, video calls, text services, or Internet services over a communication network (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, WiBro or GSM). In addition, the cellular module 1421 can perform identification and authentication of electronic devices within the communication network, for example, using a subscriber identity module (e.g., a SIM card 1424). According to one embodiment, the cellular module 1421 may perform at least some of the functions that the AP 1410 may provide. For example, the cellular module 1421 may perform at least some of the multimedia control functions.

According to one embodiment, the cellular module 1421 may include a communication processor (CP). In addition, the cellular module 1421 may be implemented with an SoC, for example. In FIG. 14, components such as the cellular module 1421 (e.g., communication processor), the memory 1430, or the power management module 1495 are illustrated as separate components from the AP 1410, but according to one embodiment, (E.g., cellular module 1421) of the above-described components.

According to one embodiment, the AP 1410 or the cellular module 1421 (e.g., a communications processor) loads commands or data received from at least one of the non-volatile memory or other components connected to each other into volatile memory for processing can do. In addition, the AP 1410 or the cellular module 1421 may receive data from at least one of the other components or store data generated by at least one of the other components in the non-volatile memory.

Each of the Wifi module 1423, the BT module 1425, the GPS module 1427, and the NFC module 1428 may include a processor for processing data transmitted and received through a corresponding module, for example. Although the cellular module 1421, the Wifi module 1423, the BT module 1425, the GPS module 1427, or the NFC module 1428 are shown as separate blocks in FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, the cellular module 1421, the Wifi module 1423, the BT module 1425, At least some (e.g., two or more) of the modules 1427 or NFC modules 1428 may be included in one integrated chip (IC) or IC package. At least some of the processors corresponding to the cellular module 1421, the Wifi module 1423, the BT module 1425, the GPS module 1427, or the NFC module 1428, respectively (e.g., corresponding to the communication processor and Wifi module 1423 corresponding to the cellular module 1421) Wifi processor) can be implemented in a single SoC.

The RF module 1429 can transmit and receive data, for example, transmit and receive RF signals. The RF module 1429 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, or a low noise amplifier (LNA). In addition, the RF module 1429 may further include a component for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in free space in a wireless communication, for example, a conductor or a lead wire. 14, the cellular module 1421, the Wifi module 1423, the BT module 1425, the GPS module 1427, and the NFC module 1428 are shown sharing one RF module 1429. However, according to one embodiment, the cellular module 1421, the Wifi module 1423 At least one of the BT module 1425, the GPS module 1427, or the NFC module 1428 can transmit and receive an RF signal through a separate RF module.

The SIM card 1424 may be a card including a subscriber identity module and may be inserted into a slot formed at a specific location of the electronic device. The SIM card 1424 may include unique identification information (e.g., an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).

The memory 1430 (e.g., the memory 130) may include an internal memory 1432 or an external memory 1434. The built-in memory 1432 may be a nonvolatile memory such as a dynamic RAM (SRAM), a synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), or a volatile memory , At least one of an OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), a PROM (programmable ROM), an EPROM (erasable and programmable ROM), an EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable ROM), a mask ROM, a flash ROM, a NAND flash memory, . ≪ / RTI >

According to one embodiment, the internal memory 1432 may be a solid state drive (SSD). The external memory 1434 may be a flash drive, for example, a compact flash (CF), a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (SD), a mini secure digital (SD), an extreme digital And the like. The external memory 1434 can be functionally connected to the electronic device 1401 through various interfaces. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1401 may further include a storage device (or storage medium) such as a hard drive.

The sensor module 1440 may measure a physical quantity or sense an operation state of the electronic device 1401, and convert the measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. The sensor module 1440 may include, for example, a gesture sensor 1440A, a gyro sensor 1440B, an air pressure sensor 1440C, a magnetic sensor 1440D, an acceleration sensor 1440E, a grip sensor 1440F, a proximity sensor 1440G, blue sensor), a biological sensor 1440I, a temperature / humidity sensor 1440J, an illuminance sensor 1440K, or an ultraviolet (UV) sensor 1440M. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor module 1440 may include, for example, an E-nose sensor (not shown), an EMG sensor (not shown), an EEG sensor (not shown) an electrocardiogram sensor (not shown), an infra red sensor (not shown), an iris sensor (not shown), or a fingerprint sensor (not shown). The sensor module 1440 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one sensor included therein.

The input device 1450 may include a touch panel 1452, a (digital) pen sensor 1454, a key 1456, or an ultrasonic input device 1458. The touch panel 1452 can recognize a touch input in at least one of an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, an infrared type, and an ultrasonic type, for example. In addition, the touch panel 1452 may further include a control circuit. In electrostatic mode, physical contact or proximity recognition is possible. The touch panel 1452 may further include a tactile layer. In this case, the touch panel 1452 may provide a tactile response to the user.

The (digital) pen sensor 1454 can be implemented using the same or similar method as receiving the touch input of the user, or using a separate recognizing sheet, for example. The key 1456 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key or a keypad. The ultrasonic input device 1458 is a device that can confirm data by detecting a sound wave from the electronic device 1401 through a microphone (e.g., a microphone 1488) through an input tool for generating an ultrasonic signal, and is capable of wireless recognition. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1401 may receive user input from an external device (e.g., a computer or a server) connected thereto using the communication module 1420.

The display 1460 (e.g., the display 150) may include a panel 1462, a hologram device 1464 or a projector 1466. The panel 1462 may be, for example, a liquid-crystal display (LCD) or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED). The panel 1462 may be embodied, for example, in a flexible, transparent or wearable manner. The panel 1462 may be composed of the touch panel 1452 and one module. The hologram device 1464 can display stereoscopic images in the air using interference of light. The projector 1466 can display an image by projecting light onto a screen. The screen may be located, for example, inside or outside the electronic device 1401. According to one embodiment, the display 1460 may further include control circuitry for controlling the panel 1462, the hologram device 1464, or the projector 1466.

The interface 1470 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 1472, a universal serial bus (USB) 1474, an optical interface 1476, or a D-sub (D-subminiature) 1478. The interface 1470 may, for example, be included in the communication interface 160 shown in FIG. Additionally or alternatively, the interface 1470 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, a secure digital (SD) card / multi-media card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association can do.

The audio module 1480 can convert sound and electric signals into both directions. At least some components of the audio module 1480 may be included, for example, in the input / output interface 140 shown in FIG. The audio module 1480 may process sound information input or output through, for example, a speaker 1482, a receiver 1484, an earphone 1486, a microphone 1488, or the like.

The camera module 1491 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 1491 includes at least one image sensor (e.g., a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens (not shown), an image signal processor ) Or a flash (not shown), such as an LED or xenon lamp.

The power management module 1495 can manage the power of the electronic device 1401. Although not shown, the power management module 1495 may include, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger integrated circuit ("IC"), or a battery or fuel gauge.

The PMIC can be mounted, for example, in an integrated circuit or a SoC semiconductor. The charging method can be classified into wired and wireless. The charging IC can charge the battery, and can prevent an overvoltage or an overcurrent from the charger. According to one embodiment, the charging IC may comprise a charging IC for at least one of a wired charging scheme or a wireless charging scheme. The wireless charging system may be, for example, a magnetic resonance system, a magnetic induction system or an electromagnetic wave system, and additional circuits for wireless charging may be added, such as a coil loop, a resonant circuit or a rectifier have.

The battery gauge can measure, for example, the remaining amount of the battery 1496, the voltage during charging, the current, or the temperature. The battery 1496 can store or generate electricity, and can supply power to the electronic device 1401 using the stored or generated electricity. The battery 1496 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery or a solar battery.

The indicator 1497 may indicate a specific state of the electronic device 1401 or a portion thereof (e.g., the AP 1410), for example, a boot state, a message state, or a charged state. The motor 1498 can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical vibration. Although not shown, the electronic device 1401 may include a processing unit (e.g., a GPU) for mobile TV support. The processing device for supporting the mobile TV can process media data conforming to standards such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or media flow.

Each of the above-described components of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be composed of one or more components, and the name of the component may be changed according to the type of the electronic device. The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be configured to include at least one of the above-described components, and some components may be omitted or further include other additional components. In addition, some of the components of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be combined into one entity, so that the functions of the components before being combined can be performed in the same manner.

The term "module" as used in various embodiments of the present invention may mean a unit including, for example, one or a combination of two or more of hardware, software or firmware. A "module" may be interchangeably used with terms such as, for example, unit, logic, logical block, component or circuit. A "module" may be a minimum unit or a portion of an integrally constructed component. A "module" may be a minimum unit or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. "Modules" may be implemented either mechanically or electronically. For example, a "module" in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) And a programmable-logic device.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments of the present invention may be, for example, a computer readable And may be implemented with instructions stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The instructions, when executed by one or more processors (e.g., the processor 1410), may cause the one or more processors to perform functions corresponding to the instructions. The computer readable storage medium may be, for example, the memory 1430. At least some of the programming modules may be implemented (e.g., executed) by, for example, the processor 210. At least some of the programming modules may include, for example, modules, programs, routines, sets of instructions or processes, etc. to perform one or more functions.

The computer-readable recording medium includes a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, an optical recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a program command such as a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, Module) that is configured to store and perform the functions described herein. The program instructions may also include machine language code such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that may be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the various embodiments of the present invention, and vice versa.

Modules or programming modules according to various embodiments of the present invention may include at least one or more of the elements described above, some of which may be omitted, or may further include other additional elements. Operations performed by modules, programming modules, or other components in accordance with various embodiments of the invention may be performed in a sequential, parallel, iterative, or heuristic manner. Also, some operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. It is not intended to be limiting. Accordingly, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be construed as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention, all changes or modifications derived from the technical idea of various embodiments of the present invention .

200: Ear jack assembly 204: Sealing member
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Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
An electronic component connected to a PCB (Printed Circuit Board);
A housing having a seat for receiving the electronic component, the housing including holes formed in at least a portion of the seat to allow the PCB to pass therethrough; And
And a sealing member disposed in at least a part of the hole and covering at least a part of the PCB.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component is electrically connectable with the main board disposed inside the housing through the hole.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component is electrically connected to a main board disposed inside the housing as a flexible printed circuit board.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component includes at least one of a micro USB connector port, a general USB connector port, an ear jack assembly, a key button, a card slot for inserting a card-type external device, an HDMI connector port, a sensor module and a microphone device.
In an electronic device,
A housing configured as at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device;
At least one electronic component disposed on an outer surface of the housing;
An electrical connecting member for electrically connecting the electronic component to the inside of the electronic device in such a manner as to penetrate through the housing; And
And a sealing member for sealing the penetrated portion of the electrical connecting member of the housing.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the housing is formed on the outer surface, and further includes a seating portion on which the electronic component is mounted.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the seating portion is further formed with a through hole for allowing the electrical connection means to pass therethrough.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the sealing member is provided in at least one of a through hole, a bonding or a double-sided adhesive tape.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the through hole is sealed by a sealing member at an inner surface facing the outer surface of the housing.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein an electronic component mounted on the seat portion is disposed so as to coincide with or be lower than an outer surface of the housing.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the sealing member is formed of a material of at least one of rubber, silicone, and urethane.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the electrical connection means drawn into the interior of the electronic device is exposed by an opening formed in the housing and is electrically connected inside the electronic device through the opening.
13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a cap for finally closing the opening to prevent foreign matter and water from penetrating into the outside.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the electrical connecting means includes at least one of a flexible printed circuit (FPC) and a thin wire cable.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the electronic component includes at least one of a micro USB connector port, a general USB connector port, an ear jack assembly, a key button, a card slot for inserting a card-type external device, an HDMI connector port, a sensor module and a microphone device.
In an electronic device,
A housing including an outer surface configured as at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, and an inner surface facing the outer surface and facing the interior of the electronic device;
A seating portion formed on an outer surface of the housing, the seating portion including at least one through hole connected to the inside of the electronic device;
At least one electronic component installed in a manner to be seated in the seating portion;
Electrical connection means electrically connected at one end to the electronic component and electrically connected at the other end to the inside of the electronic device through the through hole; And
And a sealing member that seals the through hole after the electronic component is mounted on the seating portion.
17. The method of claim 16,
And the through-hole is sealed by the sealing member on the inner surface of the housing.
17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the electrical connecting means includes at least one of a flexible printed circuit (FPC) and a thin wire cable.
17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the electronic component includes at least one of a micro USB connector port, a general USB connector port, an ear jack assembly, a key button, a card slot for inserting a card-type external device, an HDMI connector port, a sensor module and a microphone device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component comprises an ear jack decoy.

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