KR20210009812A - Accessory and electronic device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed, in one embodiment of the present invention, is an electronic device including a case and an accessory coupled to the case. The case comprises a first coupling structure to be coupled to the accessory, and the accessory may comprise: a first frame including a second coupling structure to be coupled to the case; a second frame; and a hinge structure having a first region which is received in and fixed to an inner space of the first frame and a second region which is a remaining region except for the first region and is received in an inner space of the second frame. The second frame can be moved between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with reference to the second region of the hinge structure, can expose at least a part of the second region of the hinge structure to the outside at the time of movement in the first direction, and can shield the second region of the hinge structure from the outside at the time of movement in the second direction. An angle of at least a portion of the second region of the hinge structure can be changed by external pressure in the state of being exposed to the outside.

Description

Accessory and electronic device including the same

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an accessory and an electronic device including the accessory.

Electronic devices provide various functions or services based on so-called digital convergence, in which various information and communication technologies are fused. For example, the electronic device may generate, share, and output image data through the integration of wired and wireless or communication and broadcasting. Correspondingly, an accessory for improving an image data operation environment of an electronic device has been proposed.

The accessory may support easy gripping or stable mounting of the electronic device in an operation of generating or outputting image data of the electronic device. However, the conventional accessory has a single purpose (for example, a handle function to support gripping an electronic device or a stand function to support mounting on an electronic device), which reduces usability and reduces size and weight. It does not provide convenience of portability because it has not been achieved.

Various embodiments disclosed in this document may provide an accessory capable of providing various functions according to an operation scenario of an electronic device based on a shape deformation, and an electronic device including the accessory.

In an accessory coupled to a case of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment, a first frame, a second frame, and a first area are accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and are the remaining areas other than the first area. The two regions may include a hinge structure accommodated in the inner space of the second frame.

According to an embodiment, the second frame is movable between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the second region of the hinge structure, and when moving in the first direction, the At least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be exposed to the outside, and the second area of the hinge structure may be shielded from the outside when moving in the second direction.

According to an embodiment, an angle of at least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be changed by external pressure while being exposed to the outside.

An electronic device to which an accessory is coupled according to an embodiment may include a case and an accessory detachably coupled to the case.

According to an embodiment, the case includes a first coupling structure for coupling with the accessory, and the accessory includes a first frame and a second frame including a second coupling structure for coupling with the case , And a hinge structure in which a first area is accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and a second area, which is a rest area other than the first area, is accommodated in the inner space of the second frame. have.

According to various embodiments, a handle supporting easy gripping of an electronic device or a stand supporting stable mounting of an electronic device based on a combination with an electronic device and shape deformation in the combined state An accessory that can function as a stand may be provided.

In addition to this, various effects that are directly or indirectly identified through this document can be provided.

1 is a diagram illustrating a housing of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
2 is a diagram illustrating a case of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating a case of an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
4 is a view showing an accessory according to an embodiment.
5 is a diagram illustrating an angle change of an accessory according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 is a diagram illustrating a moving structure of a second frame with respect to a hinge structure according to an exemplary embodiment.
7 is a diagram illustrating a moving structure of a second frame with respect to a hinge structure according to another embodiment.
8 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 is a diagram illustrating a second coupling structure of a first frame according to an exemplary embodiment.
10 is a diagram illustrating a combination of a case and an accessory according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to another embodiment.
12 is a view showing a second coupling structure of the first frame according to another embodiment.
13 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to another embodiment.
14 is a diagram illustrating a first handle function of an accessory according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
15 is a diagram illustrating a first stand function of an accessory according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
16 is a diagram illustrating a second handle function of an accessory according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
17 is a diagram illustrating a second stand function of an accessory according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
18 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same or corresponding components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a diagram illustrating a housing of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device (eg, 200 in FIG. 2) may include a housing 100 forming at least a part of an exterior of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the housing 100 includes a support member 110 (eg, a bracket), a plate 120 (eg, a rear plate) disposed to face each other and spaced apart from the support member 110, and a support member. It may include a side member 130 surrounding the space between the 110 and the plate 120. At least one region of the support member 110, the plate 120, and the side member 130 may be coupled to each other to form the housing 100. In various embodiments, the support member 110 and the side member 130 may be integrally formed. For example, the edge region of the support member 110 may be integrally connected to the inner surface of the side member 130.

In one embodiment, a display may be disposed on the support member 110 (eg, the upper portion facing the plate 120 in the opposite direction). At least a portion of the display may be exposed to the outside while being disposed on the support member 110, for example, and may form most of the front surface of the electronic device 200. In various embodiments, the display may be implemented as a touch screen display including a cover glass (or window) and a touch panel. In various embodiments, at least one sensor for sensing various types of information on an operating environment of the electronic device 200 may be disposed under the display (eg, a space between the display and the support member 110 ).

In one embodiment, the space formed by the coupling of the support member 110, the plate 120, and the side member 130 includes components (eg, printed circuit boards, printed circuit boards, etc.) Battery, speaker device, camera device, communication device, processor and/or memory) may be accommodated. In this regard, one region of the plate 120 may include a first opening 121 for exposing at least a part of a specific component (eg, a camera device) to the outside.

2 is a diagram illustrating a case of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a case of an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.

2 and 3, the electronic device 200 may include a case. In an embodiment, the case may include a cover 300 detachably coupled to the electronic device 200 to protect the electronic device 200 from external impact. In one embodiment, the cover 300 may be formed in an area similar to that of the plate 120 of the housing (eg, 100 in FIG. 1 ), and is coupled to the electronic device 200 to face or contact the plate 120. At least a portion of the plate 120 may be shielded from the outside. The cover 300 may extend toward the side member 130 in a state where at least a portion of the plate 120 is shielded, for example, and in this case, the cover 300 is a side member ( At least part of 130) may be further shielded from the outside. In various embodiments, the extended area of the cover 300 may be curved at a specified curvature in order to suppress easy disengagement of the electronic device 200. In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 and the cover 300 are coupled, a region of the cover 300 corresponding to the first opening 121 of the plate 120 is the same as the first opening 121. Alternatively, a second opening 310 having a similar size may be included.

In an embodiment, a first coupling structure 320 that supports coupling with an accessory (eg, 400 of FIG. 4) to be described later may be included in one region of the cover 300. The first coupling structure 320 may support coupling between the cover 300 and the accessory 400 by receiving and fixing at least a portion of the accessory 400, for example. In this regard, the first coupling structure 320 may include a cavity for accommodating at least a portion of the accessory 400. The cavity may be formed to penetrate the cover 300 in a central region of the first coupling structure 320 protruding from the cover 300 to a designated first height, for example. According to an embodiment, the area where the first coupling structure 320 is formed on the cover 300 is a shape change of the accessory 400 to be described later (eg, the angle of the hinge structure included in the accessory 400). Change) can be designed in a position that does not constrain.

In another embodiment, a case included in the electronic device 200 may include a plate 120 forming the housing 100 of the electronic device 200. The plate 120 may include, for example, the same or similar to the cover 300, a first coupling structure 320 that supports coupling with the accessory 400. In the following various embodiments, the cover 300 may be referred to as an example of the case of the electronic device 200, and the description of the cover 300 may be applied to the plate 120 in the same or similar manner. have.

4 is a view showing an accessory according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a view showing an angle change of the accessory according to an embodiment.

4 and 5, an electronic device (eg, 200 in FIG. 2) is an accessory 400 detachably coupled to a case (eg, the cover 300 of FIG. 2 or the plate 120 of FIG. 3). It may include. The accessory 400 is, for example, based on a combination with the electronic device 200 (or case 300 or 123), the handle (handle) or the electronic device 200 supporting the gripping of the electronic device 200 ) Can function as a stand that supports mounting.

In one embodiment, the accessory 400 may include a first frame 410, a second frame 430, and a hinge structure 460. The first frame 410 and the second frame 430 may form at least a part of the exterior of the accessory 400, for example, and each include an inner space for accommodating at least a part of the hinge structure 460 I can. In one embodiment, before the first shape deformation (eg, length extension) of the accessory 400 to be described later, the first frame 410 and the second frame 430 are substantially in contact with each other in at least one area, so that the bar ( bar) shape of the accessory 400 can be implemented. The hinge structure 460 may be disposed in the inner space of the accessory 400 formed by a substantial contact between the first frame 410 and the second frame 430, and the first shape of the accessory 400 is modified. At least a portion of the time may be exposed to the outside to support a second shape deformation (eg, angle change) of the accessory 400 according to external pressure.

In an embodiment, a second coupling structure 420 supporting coupling with the electronic device 200 may be included in an area of the first frame 410. At least a portion of the second coupling structure 420 may be accommodated in the cavity of the first coupling structure (for example, 320 of FIG. 2 or 3) included in the case 300 or 120 of the electronic device 200. have. In this regard, the second coupling structure 420 has a height corresponding to the first height at which the first coupling structure 320 protrudes from the first frame 410 (for example, the case 300 or 120 ). ) Can be projected. In addition, the second coupling structure 420 may protrude in a volume corresponding to the cavity volume of the first coupling structure 320.

In an embodiment, at least one button for controlling some functions (eg, an image capturing function) of the electronic device 200 may be included in an area of the second frame 430. For example, the second frame 430 includes a first button 440 related to a first control (eg, an image capturing command) for the partial function and/or a second control (eg, an image A second button 450 associated with a zoom-in command and an image zoom-out command) may be included. In this regard, in the inner space of the second frame 430, a wireless communication device supporting wireless communication (eg, Wi-Fi communication or Bluetooth communication) of the accessory 400 and a first processor controlling the wireless communication device are provided. A signal of a user input to the at least one button 440 and/or 450 may be transmitted to the electronic device 200 through the wireless communication device under the control of the first processor. In an embodiment, the second processor (eg, 1820 of FIG. 18) included in the electronic device 200 receives a user input signal for the at least one button 440 and/or 450 transmitted from the accessory 400. It can receive, and can process the corresponding signal to obtain related control. For example, the second processor 1820 may control an image capture, an image zoom-in, or an image zoom-out for an image capturing function being executed.

In an embodiment, the hinge structure 460 may include a third frame 463, a fourth frame 464, and a hinge shaft 465. The hinge shaft 465 is, for example, a partial region accommodated in the third frame 463, another partial region is accommodated in the fourth frame 464, the third frame 463 and the fourth frame (464) can be combined. In this regard, the third frame 463 and the fourth frame 464 may be formed in a shape corresponding to each other so as to be engaged and coupled around the hinge axis 465.

According to an embodiment, the first region 461 of the hinge structure 460 (for example, a partial region of the third frame 463) may be accommodated in the first frame 410, and the first frame ( 410) can be fixed by being screwed inside. The second area 462 of the hinge structure 460 (eg, some other area of the third frame 463 and the area of the fourth frame 464 excluding the first area 461) is inside the second frame 430 A structure (for example, the first guide structure 431 of FIG. 6 or FIG. 7) that can be accommodated in the second frame 430 and is disposed inside the second frame 430 without direct coupling (or separated) It may be screwed and fixed to the second guide structure 435 of. Accordingly, the first region 461 of the hinge structure 460 is directly constrained by the first frame 410, and the second region 462 of the hinge structure 460 is formed by the second frame 430. May not be directly constrained.

In an embodiment, the second frame 430 may move between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. For example, as the second region 462 of the hinge structure 460 is not directly constrained (or fixed) to the second frame 430, the second frame 430 is the hinge structure 460 It can move between the first direction and the second direction with respect to the second area 462 of. In one embodiment, when the second frame 430 moves in the first direction with respect to the second region 462, the substantial contact between the first frame 410 and the second frame 430 may be released, and , At least a part of the second area 462 may be exposed to the outside.

In an embodiment, when the second frame 430 moves in the second direction with respect to the second region 462, the first frame 410 and the second frame 430 may be substantially in contact, The second area 462 may be shielded from the outside by the second frame 430. According to an embodiment, the movement of the second frame 430 in the first direction may be understood as a first shape deformation of the accessory 400 in which the overall length of the accessory 400 extends.

According to an embodiment, when external pressure is applied to the second frame 430 while the second frame 430 is moved in the first direction, the angle of the accessory 400 may be changed. For example, the second region 462 of the hinge structure 460 in which at least a part of the hinge structure 460 is exposed to the outside according to the movement of the second frame 430 in the first direction, the third frame 463 and the fourth frame 464 ) May include an interlocked region (or a region in which the hinge shaft 465 is disposed), and the external pressure applied to the second frame 430 acts on the fourth frame 464 and thus the hinge shaft ( The fourth frame 464 may be rotated around 465. According to the rotation of the fourth frame 464, the angle between the third frame 463 and the fourth frame 464 may be changed, and the angle between the third frame 463 and the fourth frame 464 may be changed. May be understood as a second shape deformation of the accessory 400 in which the overall angle of the accessory 400 is changed.

6 is a diagram illustrating a moving structure of a second frame relative to a hinge structure according to an exemplary embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a moving structure of a second frame relative to the hinge structure according to another exemplary embodiment. 6 and 7 may show the accessory 400 viewed from removing one side of the second frame 430, for example.

Referring to FIG. 6, a first guide structure 431 may be disposed in an inner space of the second frame 430 of the accessory 400. In one embodiment, the first guide structure 431 is disposed in the inner space of the second frame 430 in a form that is not directly fixed to the second frame 430 (or in a separate form) (for example: It may be seated), and a portion of the hinge structure (eg, 460 of FIG. 5) may be screwed and fixed with a portion of the fourth frame 464.

In an embodiment, the first guide structure 431 may include a plurality of first slits 431a and 431b for guiding movement of the second frame 430 in the first direction or the second direction. The first plurality of slits 431a and 431b may extend, for example, on the first guide structure 431 in the first direction and the second direction, and may be formed to pass through the first guide structure 431. I can. In one embodiment, the second frame 430 may include a first plurality of protrusions 433 and 434 penetrating the first plurality of slits 431a and 431b. For example, in the second frame 430, one end of the second frame 430 is fixed to the inner surface of one side of the second frame 430, and the other end of the second frame 430 passes through the first plurality of slits 431a and 431b. ) May include a first plurality of protrusions 433 and 434 fixed to the other inner surface facing the inner surface of the). According to an embodiment, the first protrusions 434 included in the first plurality of protrusions 433 and 434 are formed of a first plurality of elastic materials protruding in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. A stopper may be included, and correspondingly, the first plurality of stoppers may be provided on an inner surface of the first slit 431b through which the first protrusion 434 of the first plurality of slits 431a and 431b passes. A first plurality of grooves 432 may be included.

In one embodiment, when the second frame 430 moves in the first direction or the second direction, the first plurality of protrusions 433 and 434 are in the first direction along the first plurality of slits 431a and 431b. Alternatively, it may move in the second direction to prevent the second frame 430 from being removed. According to an embodiment, in the movement of the second frame 430, the first guide structure 431 is not directly fixed to the second frame 430, so that the position can be maintained without separate movement. , When the first plurality of stoppers included in the first protrusion 434 are immersed in the first plurality of grooves 432 of the first slit 431b, the second frame 430 may be stopped.

Referring to FIG. 7, a second guide structure 435 and a third guide structure 438 may be disposed in an inner space of the second frame 430 of the accessory 400. In one embodiment, the second guide structure 435 is disposed in the inner space of the second frame 430 in a form that is not directly fixed (or separated) from the second frame 430 (eg: It may be seated), and a portion of the hinge structure (eg, 460 of FIG. 5) may be screwed and fixed with a portion of the fourth frame 464. According to an embodiment, the third guide structure 438 is disposed on the second guide structure 435 in a form that is not directly fixed to the second guide structure 435 (or in a separate form). : Can be settled. In this regard, the second guide structure 435 and the third guide structure 438 may be formed in a shape corresponding to (or interlocking with each other). In addition, when the third guide structure 438 is disposed on the second guide structure 435, for example, at least one region is fixed to the inner surface of the second frame 430, or the second frame 430 It can be formed integrally with.

In one embodiment, the third guide structure 438 guides the movement of the second frame 430 in the first direction (eg, the first direction of FIG. 6) or the second direction (eg, the second direction of FIG. 6 ). It may include a second plurality of slits (438a) for. The second plurality of slits 438a may extend in, for example, a first direction and a second direction, and may be formed to penetrate the third guide structure 438. In an embodiment, in one area of the second guide structure 435, the second plurality of slits 438a of the third guide structure 438 disposed on the second guide structure 435 may be accommodated. 2 A second plurality of protrusions 436 fixed to the guide structure 435 may be included.

In one embodiment, when the second frame 430 moves in the first direction or the second direction, the third guide structure 438 fixed or integrated with the second frame 430 is the second frame 430 The second guide structure 435 can be moved together in the same direction due to the movement of the second frame 430 and the third guide structure 438, so that the position is maintained without separate movement. I can. According to an embodiment, when the third guide structure 438 is pulled and moved, the second plurality of protrusions 436 fixed to the second guide structure 435 and the second plurality of protrusions 436 are accommodated. The relative position between the second plurality of slits 438a may be changed. In this operation, the third guide structure 438 and the second frame 430 fixed or integrated with the third guide structure 438 are provided with a second plurality of protrusions 436 accommodated in the second plurality of slits 438a. Removal can be prevented by

In one embodiment, a plurality of magnets having different polarities may be disposed in the inner space of the second frame 430. For example, a first magnet of a first polarity may be accommodated and disposed in a groove 437 provided in a region of the second guide structure 430 (eg, a lower central region of the second guide structure 430). And, when the second frame 430 moves to the maximum in the first direction, one side of the second frame 430 corresponding to (or aligned with) the position of the groove 437 (or, the first magnet) A second magnet having a second polarity different from the first polarity may be disposed in the inner surface area 439. In various embodiments, similar to the first magnet, the second magnet may be accommodated and disposed (eg, adhered) in a groove provided in the inner surface area 439 of one side of the second frame 430.

In one embodiment, the plurality of magnets may support stationary of the second frame 430. For example, the second frame 430 moves to the maximum in the first direction, and the position of the groove 437 in which the first magnet is disposed and the inner surface of one side of the second frame 430 in which the second magnet is disposed When the regions 439 are aligned, the second frame 430 may be stopped at the corresponding position by the attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet. In various embodiments, a third magnet may be further disposed in the inner space of the second frame 430. For example, when the second frame 430 is maximally moved toward the second direction (or when the second frame 430 is substantially in contact with the first frame 410), the second magnet is disposed. In one region of the second guide structure 435 corresponding to (or aligned with) the inner surface region 439 of one side of the second frame 430, a third polarity (eg, the same polarity as the first polarity) More magnets can be placed. According to this, the second frame 430 moves to the maximum in the second direction, so that an area of the second guide structure 435 in which the third magnet is disposed and the second frame 430 in which the second magnet is disposed When the inner surface area 439 of one side of is aligned, the second frame 430 may be stopped at a corresponding position by the attraction between the third magnet and the second magnet.

8 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to an embodiment, FIG. 9 is a view showing a second coupling structure of a first frame according to an embodiment, and FIG. 10 It is a view showing the coupling form of the case and the accessory.

8 and 9, the first coupling structure 320a according to an embodiment may be formed to protrude from the cover 300 to a specified first height, and the central region of the first coupling structure 320a is A cavity 321 for accommodating at least a portion of the accessory 400 (eg, the second coupling structure 420a) may be formed. In one embodiment, a second plurality of stoppers made of elastic material for fixing at least a portion of the accessory 400 accommodated in the cavity 321 on the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320a forming the cavity 321 322 can be inserted and placed.

The second coupling structure 420a according to an embodiment may be formed to protrude from the first frame 410 to a second height corresponding to the first height of the first coupling structure 320a. On the outer surface of the protruding second coupling structure 420a, for example, when the second coupling structure 420a is accommodated in the cavity 321 of the first coupling structure 320a, the inner side of the first coupling structure 320a A plurality of second grooves 421 into which the plurality of second stoppers 322 disposed on the surface may be installed may be included.

In an embodiment, the first outer circumference 323 of the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320a (eg, the outer circumference in the direction in which the first coupling structure 320a protrudes) may have a designated shape. For example, the shape of the first outer circumference 323 on the inner side of the first coupling structure 320a is the shape of the second coupling structure 420a protruding from the first frame 410 (e.g., a rectangular curved edge area) ) May be the same as or similar to In various embodiments, the shape of the second coupling structure 420a and the shape of the first outer circumference 323 are not limited as described above or illustrated, and may be variously implemented as long as they have the same or similar shape.

8, 9, and 10, in relation to the coupling between the cover 300 and the accessory 400, the second coupling structure 420a of the accessory 400 is a first coupling structure of the cover 300 ( It may be accommodated in the cavity 321 included in 320a). For example, the second coupling structure 420a has a first angle corresponding to the shape of the second coupling structure 420a and the shape of the first outer circumference 323 on the inner side of the first coupling structure 320a (eg, cover It may be accommodated in the cavity 321 at a 45 degree angle between 300 and the accessory 400). In one embodiment, when the second coupling structure 420a is accommodated in the cavity 321 at the first angle, the second plurality of stoppers 322 inserted into the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320a and The second plurality of grooves 421 formed on the outer surface of the second coupling structure 420a may not be aligned.

According to an embodiment, the second coupling structure 420a is accommodated in the cavity 321 at the first angle, and a second angle (eg, 0 degrees or 90 degrees between the cover 300 and the accessory 400) ) Can be changed. In this case, the positions of the second plurality of grooves 421 within the cavity 321 may be changed, and when the positions of the second plurality of grooves 421 correspond to the second plurality of stoppers 322, the The second plurality of stoppers 322 may be immersed in the second plurality of grooves 421 based on elastic properties, so that the coupling of the accessory 400 to the cover 300 may be fixed.

In one embodiment, when the second coupling structure 420a is changed from the first angle to the second angle, the shape of the second coupling structure 420a and the first outer circumference of the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320a ( 323) The shape may be misaligned. Accordingly, the edge region 10 of the second coupling structure 420a may at least partially overlap an region of the first coupling structure 320a forming the first outer circumference 323, which is the cover 300 The coupling of the accessory 400 to the may be secured, or removal of the accessory 400 to the cover 300 may be prevented.

11 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to another embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a second coupling structure of a first frame according to another embodiment.

11 and 12, the first coupling structure 320b according to another embodiment may be formed to protrude from the cover 300 to a specified first height, and the central region of the first coupling structure 320b is A cavity 324 for accommodating at least a portion of the accessory 400 (eg, the second coupling structure 420b) may be formed. In one embodiment, a third plurality of grooves 325 for fixing at least a portion of the accessory 400 accommodated in the cavity 321 on the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320b forming the cavity 324 May be included.

The second coupling structure 420b according to another embodiment may be formed to protrude from the first frame 410 to a second height corresponding to the first height of the first coupling structure 320b. On the outer surface of the protruding second coupling structure 420b, for example, when the second coupling structure 420b is accommodated in the cavity 324 of the first coupling structure 320b, the inner side of the first coupling structure 320b A plurality of third stoppers 422 that can be immersed in the plurality of third grooves 325 formed on the surface may be included.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of third stoppers 422 are formed in a region of the first frame 410 by a plurality of buttons 411 disposed to protrude to the outside through the first frame 410. It can be driven. For example, when external pressure (eg, pressure by the user's body) is generated for the plurality of protruding buttons 411, at least a portion of the plurality of buttons 411 may be inserted into the first frame 410. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the plurality of third stoppers 422 interlocking with the plurality of buttons 411 may be inserted into the second coupling structure 420b. When the external pressure on the plurality of buttons 411 is released, at least a part of the plurality of buttons 411 inserted into the first frame 410 may be drawn out of the first frame 410 and , Correspondingly, at least a part of the plurality of third stoppers 422 inserted into the second coupling structure 420b may be drawn out of the second coupling structure 420b.

In one embodiment, in relation to the coupling between the cover 300 and the accessory 400, the second coupling structure 420b is applied to the third plurality of stoppers 422 due to external pressure on the plurality of buttons 411. At least part of the second coupling structure 420b may be accommodated in the cavity 324 of the first coupling structure 320b in a state of being inserted into the inside of the second coupling structure 420b. According to an embodiment, in a state in which the second coupling structure 420b is accommodated in the cavity 324, when external pressure on the plurality of buttons 411 is released, the second coupling structure 420b is removed from the inside of the second coupling structure 420b. 3 At least a part of the plurality of stoppers 422 may be withdrawn, and at least a part of the withdrawn third plurality of stoppers 422 is engulfed in the third plurality of grooves 325 of the first coupling structure 320b. The coupling of the accessory 400 to the cover 300 may be fixed.

13 is a diagram illustrating a first coupling structure of a case according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, a first coupling structure 320c according to another embodiment may be formed to protrude from the cover 300 to a designated first height, and a central region of the first coupling structure 320c is an accessory ( Example: A cavity 326 for accommodating at least a portion of 400 in FIG. 12 (eg, a second coupling structure 420b in FIG. 12) may be formed. In one embodiment, the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320c forming the cavity 326 is at least a part of the accessory 400 (for example, the second coupling structure 420b) accommodated in the cavity 326. 3 A plurality of fourth grooves 327 for fixing the plurality of stoppers (422 in FIG. 12) may be included.

According to an embodiment, a cap 330 may be disposed in the cavity 326 of the first coupling structure 320c to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the first coupling structure 320c. The cap 330 may include, for example, a plate shape 331 having an area capable of closing the cavity 326 and a plurality of leaf springs 332 connected to one surface of the plate shape 331. In this regard, the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320c may include a fifth plurality of grooves 328 through which the plurality of leaf springs 332 of the cap 330 disposed in the cavity 326 are inserted. have. For example, on the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320c, the fifth plurality of grooves 328 and the fourth plurality of grooves 327 may be alternately positioned with each other.

In one embodiment, when the cap 330 is disposed in the cavity 326, the plate shape 331 of the cap 330 is supported by a plurality of leaf springs 332, so that the first coupling structure 320c is It may have a third height equal to or similar to the inner surface height (eg, the first height). In one embodiment, when an external pressure (for example, pressure by the second coupling structure 420b) is applied to the plate shape 331 of the cap 330, the plurality of leaf springs 332 are formed in the fifth plurality of grooves ( 328), and in response to the spreading of the plurality of leaf springs 332, the plate shape 331 is lower than the inner surface height of the first coupling structure 320c (or lower than the third height). It can have a fourth height. When the plate shape 331 has a fourth height, for example, at least a part of the accessory 400 accommodated in the cavity 326 (eg, the third plurality of stoppers 422 of the second coupling structure 420b) is fixed The fourth plurality of grooves 327 may be exposed to the outside. In one embodiment, when the external pressure on the plate shape 331 is released, the unfolded plurality of leaf springs 332 may be restored to their initial shape by elastic properties to support the plate shape 331, and accordingly, the plate shape ( 331 may have a third height equal to or similar to the height of the inner surface of the first coupling structure 320c and may close the cavity 326.

14 is a diagram illustrating a first handle function of an accessory according to various embodiments, and FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a first stand function of an accessory according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 14, the accessory 400 has a first frame (eg, 410 in FIG. 4) facing a second direction (eg, a second direction in FIG. 4 ), and a second frame (eg, 430 in FIG. 4 ). It may be coupled to the cover 300 of the electronic device 200 to face this first direction (eg, the first direction of FIG. 4) to correspond to the vertical direction of the electronic device 200. In this case, the accessory 400 may function as a first handle (eg, a portrait handle) supporting vertical gripping of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, when a user wants to generate or output vertical image data through the electronic device 200, the accessory 400 and the cover 300 are provided so that the accessory 400 functions as the first handle. Can be combined.

In an embodiment, the accessory 400 functioning as the first handle may be deformed in relation to the user's easy gripping. For example, the accessory 400 has a first shape deformation (eg, the length of the accessory 400 according to the movement of the second frame 430 in the first direction) according to an external pressure (eg, pressure from the user's body). ), the second shape is transformed toward the display 140 (for example, the accessory 400 based on the change of the angle of the hinge structure (eg, 460 in FIG. 4) exposed to the outside according to the first shape deformation). Angle can be changed).

Referring to FIG. 15, after the first shape is deformed, the accessory 400 coupled to the cover 300 so as to correspond to the vertical direction of the electronic device 200 moves in the opposite direction of the display (eg, 140 in FIG. 14 ). Toward the second shape can be deformed. In this case, the accessory 400 may function as a first stand (eg, a portrait stand) that supports mounting of the electronic device 200 in a vertical direction. According to an embodiment, when a user intends to generate or output vertical image data through the electronic device 200, the accessory 400 and the cover 300 are provided so that the accessory 400 functions as the first stand. Can be combined. According to an embodiment, the direction in which the first frame 410 faces on the cover 300 may be changed, and in this case, the accessory 400 functioning as the first stand is within a specified range (eg, 0 degrees to 90). It can support various stand angles within.

16 is a diagram illustrating a second handle function of an accessory according to various embodiments, and FIG. 17 is a view illustrating a second stand function of an accessory according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 16, the accessory 400 includes a first frame (eg, 410 in FIG. 4) and a second frame (eg, 430 in FIG. 4) in a first direction (eg, FIG. 4) with respect to the electronic device 200. It may be coupled to the cover 300 to correspond to a horizontal direction of the electronic device 200 so as to face a third direction perpendicular to the first direction of FIG. 4 and the second direction (eg, the second direction of FIG. 4 ). In this case, the accessory 400 may function as a second handle (eg, a landscape handle) supporting horizontal gripping of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, when a user wants to generate or output horizontal image data through the electronic device 200, the accessory 400 and the cover 300 are provided so that the accessory 400 functions as the second handle. Can be combined.

In one embodiment, the accessory 400 functioning as the second handle may be deformed in relation to the user's easy gripping. For example, the accessory 400 extends the length of the accessory 400 according to the external pressure (eg, pressure by the user's body), the first shape deformation (eg, the movement of the second frame 430 in the third direction) ), the second shape is transformed toward the display 140 (for example, the accessory 400 based on the change of the angle of the hinge structure (eg, 460 in FIG. 4) exposed to the outside according to the first shape deformation). Angle can be changed).

Referring to FIG. 17, after the first shape is deformed, the accessory 400 coupled to the cover 300 so as to correspond to the horizontal direction of the electronic device 200 moves in the opposite direction of the display (eg, 140 in FIG. 16 ). Toward the second shape can be deformed. In this case, the accessory 400 may function as a second stand (eg, a landscape stand) that supports mounting of the electronic device 200 in the horizontal direction. According to an embodiment, when a user wants to generate or output horizontal image data through the electronic device 200, the accessory 400 and the cover 300 are provided so that the accessory 400 functions as the second stand. Can be combined. According to an embodiment, the direction in which the first frame 410 faces on the cover 300 may be changed, and in this case, the accessory 400 functioning as the second stand is within a specified range (eg, 0 degrees to 90). It can support various stand angles within.

According to various embodiments, at least one of the above-described case (for example, the cover 300 or plate 120) and the accessory 400 may be easily gripped by the user or the electronic device 200. In relation to the stable mounting of the material, at least one area may include a material having high frictional force (eg, silicone or urethane), or may be coated with a material having high frictional force.

According to various embodiments, the accessory 400 may include a battery, a wireless charging circuit (or module), and a conductive coil in the inner space of the second frame 430, and through combination with the case 300 or 120 When the conductive coil and the conductive coil included in the electronic device 200 are aligned, the electronic device 200 may function as a wireless charging device that transmits wireless power to the electronic device 200.

In various embodiments, the accessory 400 may further include a six-axis sensor disposed inside the hinge structure 460. The 6-axis sensor, for example, detects a change in the angle of the fourth frame (eg, 464 in FIG. 5) (or the second frame 430) to generate related information (eg, direction information when the angle changes) (or , Output), and the first processor of the accessory 400 may transmit the information to the electronic device 200 through a wireless communication device. In an embodiment, the second processor of the electronic device 200 (eg, 1820 of FIG. 18) transforms the second shape of the accessory 400 (eg, changes the angle) based on the information received from the accessory 400. You can judge the direction related to The second processor 1820 corresponds to the direction of the determined second shape deformation corresponding to the direction set by the user, or to the direction toward the front side of the electronic device 200 (or the display (140 in FIG. 16)) ( 16), execution of a designated application program (eg, a camera application program) may be controlled.

In various embodiments, the accessory 400 includes at least one button (eg, 440 and/or 450 in FIG. 4) and a wireless communication device in a state coupled to the case 300 or 120 or in a state where the coupling is released. Based on this, it may function as a controller that controls some functions (eg, an image capturing function) of the electronic device 200.

In the accessory coupled to the case of the electronic device according to the various embodiments described above, a first frame, a second frame, and a first region are accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and the remaining regions excluding the first region The phosphorus second region may include a hinge structure accommodated in the inner space of the second frame.

According to various embodiments, the second frame is movable between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the second area of the hinge structure, and when moving in the first direction, the At least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be exposed to the outside, and the second area of the hinge structure may be shielded from the outside when moving in the second direction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an angle of at least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be changed by external pressure while being exposed to the outside.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the hinge structure may include a third frame, a fourth frame, and a hinge shaft in which a partial region is accommodated in the third frame and another partial region is accommodated in the fourth frame.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third frame and the fourth frame may have shapes corresponding to each other so as to be engaged with each other around the hinge axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the second area whose angle is changed by the external pressure may include an area in which the third frame and the fourth frame are engaged with each other about the hinge axis.

According to various embodiments, the accessory may further include a first guide structure disposed separately from the second frame in an inner space of the second frame.

According to various embodiments, the first guide structure may be fixed to a region of the fourth frame in an inner space of the second frame.

According to various embodiments, the first guide structure may include a first plurality of slits passing through the first guide structure and extending in the first direction and the second direction.

According to various embodiments, in the second frame, one end of the second frame is fixed to an inner surface of one side of the second frame, and the other end of the second frame passes through the first plurality of slits and is disposed on the other inner surface of the second frame facing the inner surface of the second frame. It may include a first plurality of protrusions to be fixed.

According to various embodiments, the first plurality of protrusions may include a first protrusion including a first plurality of stoppers protruding in the first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. have.

According to various embodiments, the first plurality of slits may include a first slit including a first plurality of grooves through which the first protrusions pass and through which the first plurality of stoppers may be recessed. have.

According to various embodiments, the accessory includes a second guide structure disposed separately from the second frame in an inner space of the second frame, and the second guide structure on the second guide structure in an inner space of the second frame. A third guide structure disposed separately from the guide structure may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the second guide structure is fixed to one area of the fourth frame in the inner space of the second frame, and the third guide structure is fixed to the inner surface of the second frame. Can be.

According to various embodiments, the third guide structure may include a plurality of second slits passing through the third guide structure and extending in the first direction and the second direction.

According to various embodiments, the second guide structure may include a plurality of second protrusions accommodated in the plurality of second slits.

According to various embodiments, a first magnet of a first polarity is disposed in a designated area of the second guide structure, and is aligned with the first magnet when the second frame is maximally moved toward the first direction. A second magnet having a second polarity different from the first polarity may be disposed in a region of the inner surface of the second frame.

An electronic device to which an accessory according to the various embodiments described above is coupled may include a case and an accessory detachably coupled to the case.

According to various embodiments, the case includes a first coupling structure for coupling with the accessory, and the accessory includes a first frame and a second frame including a second coupling structure for coupling with the case , And a hinge structure in which a first area is accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and a second area, which is a rest area other than the first area, is accommodated in the inner space of the second frame. have.

According to various embodiments, the second frame is movable between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the second area of the hinge structure, and when moving in the first direction, the At least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be exposed to the outside, and the second area of the hinge structure may be shielded from the outside when moving in the second direction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an angle of at least a portion of the second area of the hinge structure may be changed by external pressure while being exposed to the outside.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include a housing including a support member, a plate spaced apart from and facing the support member, and a side member surrounding a space between the support member and the plate. have.

According to various embodiments, the case may include the plate.

According to various embodiments, the case may include a cover coupled to the electronic device to shield at least a portion of the plate and at least a portion of the side member from the outside.

According to various embodiments, the first coupling structure may include a cavity formed protruding from the case to a designated first height and formed in a central region through the case.

According to various embodiments, the second coupling structure is formed to protrude from the first frame to a second height corresponding to the first height, and at least part of the accessory may be accommodated in the cavity when the accessory is coupled to the case. I can.

According to various embodiments, the inner surface of the first coupling structure includes a plurality of second stoppers, and the outer surface of the second coupling structure is, when at least a part of the second coupling structure is accommodated in the cavity. It may include a plurality of second grooves in which the plurality of second stoppers can be installed.

According to various embodiments, the second coupling structure is accommodated in the cavity at a designated first angle, and when the first angle is changed to a designated second angle within the cavity, the second coupling structure is disposed in the second plurality of grooves. A plurality of stoppers may be indented and fixed to the first coupling structure.

According to various embodiments, the inner surface of the first coupling structure may include a plurality of third grooves.

According to various embodiments, the outer surface of the second coupling structure may include a third plurality of stoppers that can be engulfed in the third plurality of grooves when at least a part of the second coupling structure is accommodated in the cavity. I can.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the accessory may further include a plurality of buttons disposed in one area of the first frame.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of buttons may be inserted into an inner space of the first frame or may protrude outside the first frame according to the presence or absence of external pressure on the plurality of buttons.

According to various embodiments, the third plurality of stoppers are interlocked with the plurality of buttons when the plurality of buttons are inserted and inserted into the second coupling structure, or when the plurality of buttons are protruded, the plurality of It may be interlocked with the button of and protrude out of the second coupling structure.

According to various embodiments, the first coupling structure includes a cap disposed in the cavity, and the cap includes a plate shape having an area capable of closing the cavity and a plurality of leaf springs connected to one surface of the plate shape. It may include.

According to various embodiments, the plate shape is supported by the plurality of plate springs according to the presence or absence of an external pressure on the plate shape and has a first height corresponding to the inner surface height of the first coupling structure, or the plurality of It may have a second height lower than the first height by the unfolding of the leaf spring of.

According to various embodiments, the third plurality of grooves may be exposed to the outside when the plate shape has the second height.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include at least one camera device, and a processor operatively connected to the at least one camera device and the accessory.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor may receive a user input signal for at least one button disposed in an area of the second frame from the accessory, and in response to receiving the user input signal, the at least one camera At least one of capture, zoom-in, and zoom-out of an image captured through the device may be controlled.

18 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 18, in a network environment 1800, the electronic device 1801 communicates with the electronic device 1802 through a first network 1898 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network), or a second network 1899. The electronic device 1804 or the server 1808 may be communicated through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1801 may communicate with the electronic device 1804 through the server 1808. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1801 includes a processor 1820, a memory 1830, an input device 1850, an audio output device 1855, a display device 1860, an audio module 1870, and a sensor module ( 1876), interface (1877), haptic module (1879), camera module (1880), power management module (1888), battery (1889), communication module (1890), subscriber identification module (1896), or antenna module (1897) ) Can be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 1860 or the camera module 1880) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1801. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 1876 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 1860 (eg, a display).

The processor 1820, for example, executes software (eg, a program 1840) to implement at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1801 connected to the processor 1820. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 1820 may transfer commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1876 or the communication module 1890) to the volatile memory 1832 Loaded into, process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 1832, and store result data in the nonvolatile memory 1834. According to an embodiment, the processor 1820 includes a main processor 1821 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a coprocessor 1823 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together. , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the secondary processor 1823 may be configured to use lower power than the main processor 1821 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 1823 may be implemented separately from the main processor 1821 or as a part thereof.

The coprocessor 1823 is, for example, in place of the main processor 1821 while the main processor 1821 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 1821 is active (eg, an application execution). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 1821, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1801 (for example, the display device 1860, the sensor module 1876, or the communication module 1890) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states related to. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 1823 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, a camera module 1880 or a communication module 1890). have.

The memory 1830 may store various types of data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1801 (eg, the processor 1820 or the sensor module 1876). The data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 1840) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 1830 may include a volatile memory 1832 or a nonvolatile memory 1834.

The program 1840 may be stored as software in the memory 1830, and may include, for example, an operating system 1842, middleware 1844, or an application 1846.

The input device 1850 may receive a command or data to be used for a component of the electronic device 1801 (eg, the processor 1820) from an external device (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1801. The input device 1850 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 1855 may output an sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1801. The sound output device 1855 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.

The display device 1860 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 1801 (eg, a user). The display device 1860 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display device 1860 may include a touch circuitry set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.

The audio module 1870 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or conversely, may convert an electrical signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1870 acquires sound through the input device 1850, the sound output device 1855, or an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1801 (for example, Sound may be output through the electronic device 1802) (for example, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 1876 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1801, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1876 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 1877 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to connect the electronic device 1801 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1802) directly or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface 1877 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 1878 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1801 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1802 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1878 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 1879 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or motor sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1879 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1880 may capture a still image and a video. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1880 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1888 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1801. According to an embodiment, the power management module 1888 may be implemented as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 1889 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1801. According to an embodiment, the battery 1889 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1890 includes a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1801 and an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 1802, electronic device 1804, or server 1808). It is possible to support establishment and communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 1890 operates independently of the processor 1820 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1890 is a wireless communication module 1892 (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 1894 (eg : A LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module may be a first network 1898 (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 1899 (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (for example, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 1892 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1896 in a communication network such as the first network 1898 or the second network 1899. The electronic device 1801 may be checked and authenticated.

The antenna module 1897 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1897 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 1898 or the second network 1899 is, for example, provided by the communication module 1890 from the plurality of antennas. Can be chosen. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1890 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, components other than the radiator (eg, RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 1897.

At least some of the above components are connected to each other through a communication method (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) and signals (E.g. 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 1801 and the external electronic device 1804 through the server 1808 connected to the second network 1899. Each of the electronic devices 1802 and 1804 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 1801. According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 1801 may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices 1802, 1804, or 1808. For example, when the electronic device 1801 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 1801 does not execute the function or service by itself. In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 1801. The electronic device 1801 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

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

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or a plurality of the items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “A Each of phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited. Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” to another (eg, second) component. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components can be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

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

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more commands stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1836 or external memory 1838) that can be read by a machine (eg, electronic device 1801). It may be implemented as software (eg, a program 1840) including them. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 1820) of the device (eg, the electronic device 1801) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from the storage medium. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transient' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to a case where data is semi-permanently stored It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones). 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 that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to various embodiments, a component (eg, a module or a program) of each of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted. , Or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims (20)

In the accessory coupled to the case of the electronic device,
A first frame;
A second frame; And
A hinge structure in which a first area is accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and a second area other than the first area is accommodated in the inner space of the second frame; and
The second frame,
Movable between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the second region of the hinge structure,
When moving in the first direction, at least a part of the second area of the hinge structure is exposed to the outside,
When moving in the second direction, shielding the second region of the hinge structure from the outside,
At least a portion of the second region of the hinge structure,
The accessory that the angle is changed by the external pressure in the state exposed to the outside. The method of claim 1,
The hinge structure,
A third frame, a fourth frame, and a hinge axis in which a partial region is accommodated in the third frame and another partial region is received in the fourth frame,
The third frame and the fourth frame,
The accessory comprising a shape corresponding to each other so as to engage and engage about the hinge axis. The method of claim 2,
At least a portion of the second area whose angle is changed by the external pressure,
And a region in which the third frame and the fourth frame are engaged and engaged about the hinge axis. The method of claim 2,
A first guide structure disposed separately from the second frame in the inner space of the second frame; further comprising,
The first guide structure,
The accessory, which is fixed to an area of the fourth frame in an inner space of the second frame. The method of claim 4,
The first guide structure,
It includes a first plurality of slits penetrating the first guide structure and extending in the first direction and the second direction,
The second frame,
One end is fixed to one inner surface of the second frame, and the other end passes through the first plurality of slits and includes a first plurality of protrusions fixed to the other inner surface facing the inner surface of the second frame . The method of claim 5,
The first plurality of projections,
A first protrusion including a first plurality of stoppers protruding in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction,
The first plurality of slits,
The accessory includes a first slit including a first plurality of grooves through which the first protrusion passes and the first plurality of stoppers are engulfed on an inner surface. The method of claim 2,
A second guide structure disposed separately from the second frame in an inner space of the second frame; And
Further comprising a third guide structure disposed separately from the second guide structure on the second guide structure in the inner space of the second frame,
The second guide structure,
It is fixed to a region of the fourth frame in the inner space of the second frame,
The third guide structure,
An accessory, wherein a region is fixed to the inner surface of the second frame. The method of claim 7,
The third guide structure,
And a second plurality of slits penetrating through the third guide structure and extending in the first direction and the second direction,
The second guide structure,
An accessory comprising a second plurality of protrusions received in the second plurality of slits. The method of claim 7,
In the designated area of the second guide structure,
A first magnet of a first polarity is disposed,
In one area of the inner surface of the second frame that is aligned with the first magnet when the second frame moves to the maximum in the first direction,
The accessory, wherein a second magnet of a second polarity different from the first polarity is disposed. In the electronic device to which the accessory is coupled,
case; And
Includes; an accessory detachably coupled to the case,
The case,
Includes; a first coupling structure for coupling with the accessory,
The accessory,
A first frame including a second coupling structure for coupling with the case;
A second frame; And
A hinge structure in which a first area is accommodated and fixed in an inner space of the first frame, and a second area other than the first area is accommodated in the inner space of the second frame; and
The second frame,
Movable between a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the second region of the hinge structure,
When moving in the first direction, at least a part of the second area of the hinge structure is exposed to the outside,
When moving in the second direction, shielding the second region of the hinge structure from the outside,
At least a portion of the second region of the hinge structure,
The electronic device, wherein an angle is changed by an external pressure in a state exposed to the outside. The method of claim 10,
A housing including a support member, a plate spaced apart from and facing the support member, and a side member surrounding a space between the support member and the plate; further comprising,
The case,
The plate or,
And a cover coupled to the electronic device to shield at least a portion of the plate and at least a portion of the side member from the outside. The method of claim 10,
The first coupling structure,
Protruding from the case to a specified first height,
An electronic device comprising a cavity formed through the case in a central region. The method of claim 12,
The second coupling structure,
Protruding from the first frame to a second height corresponding to the first height,
When the accessory is coupled to the case, at least a portion is accommodated in the cavity. The method of claim 13,
The inner surface of the first coupling structure
Including a second plurality of stoppers,
The outer surface of the second coupling structure,
The electronic device comprising: a second plurality of grooves through which the second plurality of stoppers can be recessed when at least a portion of the second coupling structure is accommodated in the cavity. The method of claim 14,
The second coupling structure,
Accommodated in the cavity at a specified first angle,
The electronic device, wherein when the first angle is changed to a designated second angle within the cavity, the second plurality of stoppers are embedded in the second plurality of grooves to be fixed to the first coupling structure. The method of claim 13,
The inner surface of the first coupling structure,
Including a third plurality of grooves,
The outer surface of the second coupling structure,
The electronic device comprising: a third plurality of stoppers capable of being engulfed in the third plurality of grooves when at least a portion of the second coupling structure is received in the cavity. The method of claim 16,
The accessory,
Further comprising a; a plurality of buttons disposed in one area of the first frame,
The plurality of buttons,
Depending on the presence or absence of external pressure on the plurality of buttons, it is inserted into the inner space of the first frame or protruded to the outside of the first frame,
The third plurality of stoppers,
When the plurality of buttons are inserted in the interior, they are interlocked with the plurality of buttons to be inserted into the second coupling structure, or when the plurality of buttons are protruded, they are interlocked with the plurality of buttons to protrude out of the second coupling structure Being, an electronic device. The method of claim 16,
The first coupling structure,
Including a cap disposed in the cavity,
The cap,
An electronic device comprising a plate shape having an area capable of closing the cavity and a plurality of leaf springs connected to one surface of the plate shape. The method of claim 18,
The plate shape,
It is supported by the plurality of leaf springs according to the presence or absence of external pressure on the plate shape to have a first height corresponding to the height of the inner surface of the first coupling structure, or the first by unfolding of the plurality of leaf springs. Have a second height lower than the height,
The third plurality of grooves,
The electronic device, which is exposed to the outside when the plate shape has the second height. The method of claim 10,
At least one camera device; And
A processor operatively connected to the at least one camera device and the accessory;
The processor,
Receiving a user input signal for at least one button disposed in a region of the second frame from the accessory,
In response to receiving the user input signal, the electronic device is configured to control at least one of capture, zoom-in, and zoom-out of an image photographed through the at least one camera device. Device.

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