KR20210154721A - Electronic device including flexible display - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, an electronic device includes: a fixation structure; a first sliding structure coupled to the fixation structure to be slidable in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction; a second sliding structure coupled to the fixation structure to be slidable in a second direction or in a direction opposite to the second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and a display of which at least a portion is fixedly disposed at the fixation structure, and which increases or decrease an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device in response to the sliding of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure. According to the present invention, interference/collision between sub-regions of the display can be prevented.

Description

Electronic device including a flexible display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device including a flexible display.

The electronic device may include a flexible display. The electronic device may expand the display area visually exposed to the outer surface of the electronic device. For example, the flexible display may be disposed in an electronic device in a form that is curved, foldable, or rollable.

In recent years, various types of electronic devices are being developed in order to secure a more extended display area without impeding portability. For example, the electronic device is a slideable type in which a fixed structure and a sliding structure are deployed in a sliding manner with respect to each other, or a foldable type in which the first housing and the second housing are folded or unfolded. (foldable type) may be included.

In the slideable type among the various types of electronic devices, the area of the flexible display exposed in the front direction of the electronic device may be expanded or reduced by the movement of the sliding structure with respect to the fixed structure.

Various embodiments disclosed in this document provide a slideable type electronic device in which a first sliding structure and a second sliding structure slide in a direction perpendicular to each other with respect to a fixed structure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a fixed structure; a first sliding structure slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction; a second sliding structure slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a second direction or a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a display in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the fixed structure, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure; a first roll bar coupled to the first sliding structure to move together with the first sliding structure and extending in the second direction; and a second roll bar coupled to the second sliding structure to move together with the second sliding structure and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar; and, the display may include a main region in which the state exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maintained, and a first sliding structure located inside the first sliding structure or exposed outside the first sliding structure by sliding of the first sliding structure. a sub-region and a second sub-region located inside the second sliding structure or exposed to the outside of the second sliding structure by sliding of the second sliding structure, wherein the first sub-region partially covers the first roll bar and, the second sub region may partially surround the second roll bar.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a slideable electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction; a third housing slidably coupled to the first housing in a second direction or a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a display in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the first housing, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the second housing and the third housing; a first roll bar coupled to the second housing to move together with the second housing and extending in the second direction; and a second roll bar coupled to the third housing to move together with the third housing and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar; The display may include a main region exposed to the outside of the electronic device, a first sub region positioned inside the second housing or exposed outside the second housing by sliding of the second housing, and a first sub region exposed to the outside of the second housing. 3 a second sub-region located inside the third housing or exposed to the outside of the third housing by sliding of the housing, wherein the first sub-region partially surrounds the first roll bar, and the second sub-region partially surrounds the second roll bar, the electronic device, wherein the main region forms the outer surface of the electronic device, the first sub-region is located inside the first housing, and the second sub-region comprises the a basic state located inside the second housing; and a first expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region and at least a portion of the second sub-region form the outer surface of the electronic device together with the main region.

According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, various usability/utilities of the electronic device may be provided by expanding or reducing the display by moving in a direction perpendicular to each other.

Also, according to various embodiments disclosed herein, interference/collision between sub-regions of the display may be prevented by forming the sizes or diameters of the first roll bar and the second roll bar to be different from each other.

In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a basic state and a first expanded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment;
2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment;
3 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
4 illustrates a display, a display support member, and a roll bar of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 illustrates a basic state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7 illustrates a first expanded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
8 illustrates a second expanded state and a third expanded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
10 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
12 illustrates a bracket, a roll bar, and a driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
13 illustrates a structure of a guide rail of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 illustrates a structure of a guide rail of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
15 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar 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 specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention are included.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a basic state and a first expanded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment;

Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a fixed structure 110 , a first sliding structure 120 , a second sliding structure 130 , a display 140 , and a camera module 191 . may include

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a slideable type or a rollable type electronic device, and may include a basic state 101 and an extended state (eg, a first extended state ( 103)) may be included. For example, the state (eg, the basic state and the expanded state) of the electronic device 100 is the relative position of the sliding structures 120 and 130 with respect to the fixed structure 110 and/or the outer surface (eg, the electronic device 100 ). : may be determined according to the area of the display 140 forming the front). In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be deformable (or converted) between the basic state and the extended state by a user's manipulation or a mechanical operation (eg, a motor).

In various embodiments, the basic state 101 of the electronic device 100 may be understood as a closed mode, a normal mode, a reduced mode, or a slide-in mode. The expanded state of the electronic device 100 may be understood as an open mode, a deformed mode, an enlarged mode, or a slide-out mode.

In an embodiment, the expanded state of the electronic device 100 includes a first expanded state 103 , a second expanded state (eg, refer to (a) of FIG. 8 ), and a third expanded state (eg, ((a) of FIG. 8 ). b) may be included. For example, in response to whether the first sliding structure 120 and/or the second sliding structure 130 slide, the electronic device 100 moves from the basic state 101 to the first expanded state 103 and the second It may be transformed into an extended state or a third extended state. 1 may show a first expanded state 103 of the expanded states of the electronic device 100 . The first expanded state 103 is a state in which the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 slide in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, respectively, from the basic state 101 and are deformed. can be Although not shown in FIG. 1 , the second expanded state may be a deformed state by sliding only the first sliding structure 120 in the first direction D1 from the basic state 101, and the third expanded state is the basic state ( In 101 , only the second sliding structure 130 may be in a deformed state by sliding in the second direction D2 . The basic state 101 and the expanded state (the first expanded state, the second expanded state, and the third expanded state) of the electronic device 100 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

In one embodiment, the fixed structure 110 is provided such that the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 are slidably coupled in different lateral directions (eg, the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction), respectively. can be For example, the fixed structure 110 may be a reference for sliding operations of the sliding structures 120 and 130 . In various embodiments, the fixing structure 110 may be referred to as a first housing, a fixing member, a fixing housing, or a fixing case.

In an embodiment, the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 may slide in different directions with respect to the fixed structure 110 . A sliding direction (eg, an x-axis direction) of the first sliding structure 120 and a sliding direction (eg, a y-axis direction) of the second sliding structure 130 may be substantially perpendicular to each other.

In an embodiment, the first sliding structure 120 may be slidably coupled to the fixed structure 110 . The first sliding structure 120 may be coupled to the fixed structure 110 to be slidable in both directions (eg, +x/-x-axis direction) with respect to the fixed structure 110 . For example, the first sliding structure 120 may move in the first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction D1 with respect to the fixed structure 110 . 1 , a first direction D1 may mean a +x-axis direction, and a direction opposite to the first direction D1 may mean a -x-axis direction. In various embodiments, the first sliding structure 120 may be referred to as a second housing, a first sliding member (slider), a first sliding housing, or a first sliding case.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first sliding structure 120 may be located inside the fixed structure 110 . For example, the first sliding structure 120 may partially overlap the fixed structure 110 . In an embodiment, as the first sliding structure 120 moves in the first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction D1 with respect to the fixed structure 110 , at least a portion of the fixed structure 110 is It may be located on the inside or may be configured to exit from the fixing structure 110 .

In an embodiment, the second sliding structure 130 may be slidably coupled to the fixed structure 110 . The second sliding structure 130 may be coupled to the fixed structure 110 to enable sliding in both directions (eg, +y/-y-axis direction) with respect to the fixed structure 110 . For example, the second sliding structure 130 may move in the second direction D2 or in a direction opposite to the second direction D2 with respect to the fixed structure 110 . 1 , the second direction D2 may mean a +y-axis direction, and a direction opposite to the second direction D2 may mean a -y direction. In various embodiments, the second sliding structure 130 may be referred to as a third housing, a second sliding member (slider), a second sliding housing, or a second sliding case.

In an embodiment, the second sliding structure 130 may slide in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first sliding structure 120 . For example, the second direction D2 may be substantially perpendicular to the first direction D1 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second sliding structure 130 may be located inside the fixed structure 110 . For example, the second sliding structure 130 may partially overlap the fixed structure 110 . In an embodiment, as the second sliding structure 130 moves in the second direction D2 or in the opposite direction to the second direction D2 with respect to the fixed structure 110 , at least a portion of the fixed structure 110 . It may be located on the inside or may be configured to exit from the fixing structure 110 .

In an embodiment, the display 140 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 in response to a sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 and/or the second sliding structure 130 , or The size or area of the region forming the outer surface (or front surface) may be changed. For example, the display 140 may be supported by some other components (eg, the bracket 150 and the display support member 160 of FIG. 2 ) disposed inside the fixing structure 110 , and at least some ( Example: The first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145) are drawn out from the sliding structures 120 and 130 according to the sliding of the first sliding structure 120 or the second sliding structure 130 (eg: slide out) or may be provided to be introduced (eg, slide in) into the sliding structures 120 and 130 .

According to an embodiment, an area of the display 140 exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 may be reduced while at least a portion of the display 140 is drawn into the sliding structures 120 and 130 , and the display 140 may be reduced. The area of the display 140 exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 may be expanded while at least a portion of the display 140 is withdrawn from the sliding structures 120 and 130 .

In an embodiment, the display 140 may include an at least partially flexible portion. For example, a portion of the display 140 may be formed of a rigid material, and the remaining portion of the display 140 may be formed of a flexible material. As another example, the entire part of the display 140 may be formed of a flexible material.

In an embodiment, the display 140 may include a main area 141 , a first sub area 143 extending from the main area 141 , and a second sub area 145 . For example, the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 may extend in different directions from the main region 141 .

In an embodiment, the main region 141 may form an outer surface (front or side surface) of the electronic device 100 . For example, the main region 141 may remain visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 regardless of the state of the electronic device 100 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the main region 141 may mean a region in which the state exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 is maintained in the basic state 101 and the first extended state 103 . In various embodiments, the main area 141 may be referred to as a first area, a basic area, or a fixed area.

In an embodiment, the first sub-region 143 may extend in the first direction D1 (eg, the +x-axis direction) from the main region 141 . For example, the first sub-region 143 may extend from an end of the main region 141 in the first direction D1 in the first direction D1 and is partially inside the first sliding structure 120 . can be accepted. According to an embodiment, in the first sub-region 143 , as the first sliding structure 120 slides with respect to the fixed structure 110 in the first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction D1 , The first sliding structure 120 may be drawn out (eg, a slide-out operation) or drawn into the inside of the first sliding structure 120 (eg, a slide-in operation). have.

In an embodiment, the first sub-region 143 and the main region 141 in the first expanded state 103 (or in the second expanded state (eg, refer to (a) of FIG. 8 )) in the electronic device 100 As shown in Fig. 1 , the first sub-region 143 may mean a region in which whether or not to be exposed and an area to be exposed are determined in response to the sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 . For example, the first sub-region 143 may be located inside the first sliding structure 120 in the basic state 101 , and the first sliding structure 120 moves in the first direction D1 . As it moves, at least a portion may escape from the first sliding structure 120 and be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100. In various embodiments, the first sub-region 143 may include a second region, a first extended region, or It may be referred to as the first variable region.

In an embodiment, the second sub-region 145 may extend from the main region 141 in the second direction D2 (eg, the +y-axis direction). For example, the second sub-region 145 may extend from an end of the main region 141 in the second direction D2 in the second direction D2 and may be partially inside the second sliding structure 130 . can be accepted. According to an embodiment, as the second sliding structure 130 slides in the second direction D2 or in a direction opposite to the second direction D2 with respect to the fixed structure 110 , the second sub-region 145 is formed. The second sliding structure 130 may be drawn out (eg, a slide-out operation) or drawn into the inside of the second sliding structure 130 (eg, a slide-in operation). have.

In an embodiment, the second sub-region 145 is in the first expanded state 103 (or in the third expanded state (eg, refer to FIG. 8B )) together with the main region 141 in the electronic device 100 . ) ) As shown in Fig. 1 , the second sub-region 145 refers to an area in which exposure and the exposed area are determined in response to the sliding operation of the second sliding structure 130 . For example, the second sub-region 145 may be located inside the second sliding structure 130 in the basic state 101 , and the second sliding structure 130 may move in the second direction D2 . As it moves to , at least a portion may escape from the second sliding structure 130 and be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100. In various embodiments, the second sub-region 145 may include a third region and a second extension region. or a second variable region.

In an embodiment, the display 140 may be visually exposed to the outer surface of the electronic device 100 and form a screen display area in which predetermined visual information (or screen) is displayed. In the basic state 101 , the screen display area may be formed by the main area 141 . In the expanded state, the screen display area may be formed by at least one of the first sub area 143 and the second sub area 145 together with the main area 141 . For example, in the first extended state 103 , the screen display area may be formed by a part of the first sub-region 143 , a part of the second sub-region 145 , and the main area 141 . The arrangement of the respective regions of the display 140 according to the state of the electronic device 100 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

In an embodiment, the camera module 191 may be located at a corner of the electronic device 100 . The camera module 191 is separated from the sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 , the fixed structure 110 or other components disposed on the fixed structure 110 (eg, in FIG. 2 ). The bracket 150 may be fixedly disposed. However, the position of the camera module 191 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the position of the camera module 191 may be changed or the camera module 191 may be omitted according to various embodiments.

2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment; 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

2 and 3 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a fixed structure 110 (eg, a first housing), a first sliding structure 120 (eg, a second housing), and a second 2 may include a sliding structure 130 (eg, a third housing), a display 140 , a bracket 150 , a display support member 160 , a roll bar 170 , and a camera module 191 .

Components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 may be the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 , and overlapping content will be omitted below.

FIG. 3 may be a view in which at least a portion of sidewalls of the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 is omitted to show the arrangement of the display support member 160 and the roll bar 170 . For example, the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 3 may be in a basic state (eg, the basic state 101 of FIG. 1 ).

In an embodiment, the fixing structure 110 may include a first plate 111 , a first sidewall 112 , and a second sidewall 113 . For example, the fixing structure 110 may be provided such that the first plate 111 , the first sidewall 112 , and the second sidewall 113 are integrally formed, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the first plate 111 may be formed to be substantially planar, and may form the rear surface of the electronic device 100 . The first plate 111 includes at least a portion of the first sliding structure 120 (eg, the second plate 121 ) and at least a portion of the second sliding structure 130 (eg, the third plate 131 ) and partially can be nested. For example, the second plate 121 of the first sliding structure 120 and the third plate 131 of the second sliding structure 130 on the first plate 111 (eg, in the +z-axis direction) may be positioned, and the size of the region overlapping the first plate 111 may be changed while sliding on the first plate 111 , respectively, of the second plate 121 and the third plate 131 .

In an embodiment, the first sidewall 112 and the second sidewall 113 may extend from the first plate 111 . The first sidewall 112 and the second sidewall 113 may be disposed perpendicular to each other. For example, one end of the first sidewall 112 and one end of the second sidewall 113 may be connected to each other. In an embodiment, the first sidewall 112 may be disposed on the edge of the first plate 111 in the long side direction, and the second sidewall 113 may be perpendicular to the first sidewall 112 and the first plate 111 . ) may be disposed on the edge in the short side direction. For example, the first sidewall 112 may extend substantially vertically from an edge of the first plate 111 in the -x-axis direction, and the second sidewall 113 may extend along the -y-axis of the first plate 111 . It may extend substantially perpendicularly from the directional edge.

In an embodiment, the first sidewall 112 may form at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 100 in the -x-axis direction, and the second sidewall 113 may be a side surface of the electronic device 100 in the -y-axis direction. may form at least a part of In an embodiment, the fixed structure 110 includes a first sidewall 112 and a second sidewall 113 such that the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 are movably disposed in a direction perpendicular to each other. A region facing the . may be formed in an open form. For example, at least a portion of the first sliding structure 120 may be positioned to face the first sidewall 112 , and in a direction (eg, -x-axis direction) or away from the first sidewall 112 . (Example: +x-axis direction) It can slide. For example, at least a portion of the second sliding structure 130 may be positioned to face the second sidewall 113 , and in a direction (eg, -y-axis direction) or away from the second sidewall 113 . (Example: +y-axis direction) It can slide.

In an embodiment, the first sliding structure 120 may include a second plate 121 , a third sidewall 122 , a fourth sidewall 123 , and a fifth sidewall 124 . For example, the first sliding structure 120 may be provided such that the second plate 121 , the third sidewall 122 , the fourth sidewall 123 , and the fifth sidewall 124 are integrally formed. not limited

In an embodiment, the second plate 121 may be formed to be substantially planar, and may be disposed to partially overlap the first plate 111 of the fixing structure 110 . The second plate 121 may be substantially parallel to the first plate 111 and may move on the first plate 111 in the x-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the third sidewall 122 , the fourth sidewall 123 , and the fifth sidewall 124 may extend from the second plate 121 . The third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 may be disposed to face each other, and the fifth sidewall 124 may extend substantially perpendicular to the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 . have. In an embodiment, the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 may be disposed on both sides of the short side edge of the second plate 121 to face each other, and the fifth sidewall 124 may be the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 may be disposed on the edge of the second plate 121 in the long side direction while being perpendicular to the sidewall 123 . For example, the third sidewall 122 may extend substantially vertically from an edge of the second plate 121 in the +y-axis direction, and the fourth sidewall 123 may extend along the -y-axis of the second plate 121 . It may extend substantially perpendicularly from the directional edge. For example, the fifth sidewall 124 may extend from an edge in the +x-axis direction of the second plate 121 to connect the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the fifth sidewall 124 may extend from the second plate 121 while forming a curved surface, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 may extend substantially parallel to the second sidewall 113 of the fixing structure 110 . For example, an outer surface of the fourth sidewall 123 (eg, a surface facing the -y-axis direction) may face an inner surface (eg, a surface facing the +y-axis direction) of the second sidewall 113 . have. In an embodiment, the fifth sidewall 124 may extend substantially parallel to the first sidewall 112 of the fixing structure 110 . For example, the fifth sidewall 124 may face the first sidewall 112 . The fifth sidewall 124 may move closer to or away from the first sidewall 112 as the first sliding structure 120 moves in the x-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 may be disposed between the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 . For example, the first roll bar 171 may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 , and an inner surface of the third sidewall 122 (eg, - One end 171b of the first roll bar 171 is coupled to the side facing the y-axis direction), and the first roll bar is connected to the inner side surface (eg, the side facing the +y-axis direction) of the fourth side wall 123 . The other end 171c of the 171 may be coupled. In an embodiment, the fifth sidewall 124 may extend parallel to the first roll bar 171 and surround at least a portion of the first roll bar 171 .

In an embodiment, the second sliding structure 130 may include a third plate 131 , a sixth sidewall 132 , a seventh sidewall 133 , and an eighth sidewall 134 . For example, the first sliding structure 120 may be provided such that the third plate 131 , the sixth sidewall 132 , the seventh sidewall 133 , and the eighth sidewall 134 are integrally formed. not limited

In one embodiment, the third plate 131 may be formed to be substantially planar, and partially with the first plate 111 of the fixed structure 110 and the second plate 121 of the first sliding structure 120 . may be arranged to overlap. The third plate 131 may be substantially parallel to the first plate 111 or the second plate 121 , and may move on the first plate 111 or the second plate 121 in the y-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the third plate 131 may move in the y-axis direction while partially overlapping the first plate 111 and the second plate 121 . The second plate 121 and the first plate 111 may be positioned in a downward direction (eg, -z-axis direction) of the third plate 131 . Referring to FIG. 3 , the first sliding structure 120 is disposed such that the second plate 121 moves in the x-axis direction on the first plate 111 (eg, in the +z-axis direction), and the second sliding The structure 130 may be disposed such that the third plate 131 moves on the second plate 121 in the y-axis direction. For example, the second plate 121 may move between the first plate 111 and the third plate 131 in the x-axis direction. However, it is not necessarily limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the third plate 131 may be disposed on the first plate 111 , and the second plate 121 may be disposed on the third plate 131 . For example, in the second sliding structure 130 , the third plate 131 is disposed on the first plate 111 to move in the y-axis direction, and the first sliding structure 120 is the second plate 121 . may be arranged to move in the x-axis direction on the third plate 131 .

In an embodiment, the sixth sidewall 132 , the seventh sidewall 133 , and the eighth sidewall 134 may extend from the third plate 131 . The sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 may be disposed to face each other, and the eighth sidewall 134 may extend substantially perpendicular to the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 . have. For example, the sixth sidewall 132 may extend substantially vertically from an edge in the +x-axis direction of the third plate 131 , and the seventh sidewall 133 may extend along the -x-axis of the third plate 131 . It may extend substantially perpendicularly from the directional edge. For example, the eighth sidewall 134 may extend from an edge in the +y-axis direction of the third plate 131 to connect the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the eighth sidewall 134 may extend from the third plate 131 while forming a curved surface, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 may extend substantially parallel to the first sidewall 112 of the fixing structure 110 . For example, the outer surface of the seventh sidewall 133 (eg, the surface facing the -x-axis direction) may face the inner surface (eg, the surface facing the +x-axis direction) of the first sidewall 112 . have. In an embodiment, the eighth sidewall 134 may extend substantially parallel to the second sidewall 113 of the fixing structure 110 . For example, the eighth sidewall 134 may face the second sidewall 113 . The eighth sidewall 134 may move closer to or away from the first sidewall 112 as the second sliding structure 130 moves in the y-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the second roll bar 173 may be disposed between the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 . For example, the second roll bar 173 may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 , and an inner surface of the sixth sidewall 132 (eg, - One end 173b of the second roll bar 173 is coupled to the side facing the x-axis direction, and the second roll bar is connected to the inner side surface (eg, the side facing the +x-axis direction) of the seventh side wall 133 . The other end 173c of the 173 may be coupled. In an embodiment, the eighth sidewall 134 may extend parallel to the second roll bar 173 and surround at least a portion of the second roll bar 173 .

In an embodiment, the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 may be formed in a shape in which interference or collision does not occur when sliding in a direction perpendicular to each other with respect to the fixed structure 110 . have. For example, the third sidewall 122 of the first sliding structure 120 has a small z-axis direction length (eg, height) so as not to interfere with the sixth sidewall 132 of the second sliding structure. During the sliding operation, it may move under the third plate 131 and the sixth sidewall 132 . As another example, the electronic device 100 removes any one of the third sidewall 122 of the first sliding structure 120 and the sixth sidewall 132 of the second sliding structure 130 to perform the first sliding It may be provided so that interference between the structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 does not occur.

In an embodiment, the display 140 may be supported by the bracket 150 and the display support member 160 . For example, some areas of the display 140 may be fixedly disposed on the fixed structure 110 by being supported by the bracket 150 , and other areas of the display 140 may be fixedly disposed on the sliding structure while supported by the display support member 160 . It can move while rotating and/or linearly moving in response to the sliding of 120 and 130).

In an embodiment, the display 140 may include a main area 141 , a first sub area 143 extending from the main area 141 , and a second sub area 145 . Referring to FIG. 3 , a portion of the main area 141 may be disposed on one surface of the bracket 150 (eg, the first surface 151 of FIG. 2 ). For example, a portion of the main region 141 may be attached to one surface of the rear side of the bracket 150 . Referring to FIG. 3 , the sub-regions 143 and 145 of the display 140 may be supported by the display support member 160 . For example, the display support member 160 may be attached to the rear surface of the sub-regions 143 and 145 . However, the region of the display 140 supported by the bracket 150 and the display supporting member 160 is not limited to the above-described example, and at least a portion of the main region 141 is supported by the display supporting member 160 . may be (eg, see FIG. 5 ).

In an embodiment, the sub-regions 143 and 145 of the display 140 may move together with the display support member 160 in a state supported by the display support member 160 . For example, when the sliding structures 120 and 130 slide, the sub-regions 143 and 145 move along the outer peripheral surface of the roll bar 170 together with the display support member 160 to the sliding structures 120 and 130 . It can go inside or exit from inside the sliding structures 120 , 130 .

In an embodiment, the bracket 150 may be fixedly disposed on the fixing structure 110 . For example, the bracket 150 may be coupled to the fixing structure 110 . The bracket 150 may be separated from the movement of the sliding structures 120 and 130 by being coupled to the fixed structure 110 . In an embodiment, the bracket 150 may support other components of the electronic device 100 (eg, a circuit board (not shown), a battery (not shown), or the display 140 ). Although not shown, the bracket 150 includes a circuit board (not shown) or a battery (not shown) including the first plate 111 (or the second plate 121 and the third plate 131 ) and the bracket 150 . It can be supported to be positioned between them. Also, the bracket 150 may support a portion of the display 140 (eg, a portion of the main area 141 ). In various embodiments, the bracket 150 may be formed in a plate shape, and may be formed of a material having a specified rigidity.

In an embodiment, the bracket 150 has a first surface 151 facing the front direction (eg, +z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 and a second surface 151 facing the opposite direction of the first surface 151 ( 153) may be included. For example, the first surface 151 may be a surface facing the display 140 , and the second surface 153 may be a surface facing the first plate 111 , the second plate 121 , or the third plate 131 . may be cotton.

In an embodiment, the first surface 151 of the bracket 150 may support a portion of the display 140 . The first surface 151 may be formed as a flat surface to support the display 140 flat. For example, a portion of the main area 141 of the display 140 may be disposed on the first surface 151 . Although not shown, a circuit board (not shown) or a battery (not shown) may be disposed on the second surface 153 of the bracket 150 . For example, the circuit board and the battery may be seated on the second surface 153 of the bracket 150 .

In an embodiment, the second surface 153 of the bracket 150 is between the first plate 111 and the second surface 153 , the second plate 121 , the third plate 131 , and the display 140 . ) may be positioned to be spaced apart from the first plate 111 by a predetermined distance so that the sub-regions 143 and 145 can move. For example, a portion of the first sub-region 143 and the second plate 121 may move between the first plate 111 and the second surface 153 in the x-axis direction, and the second sub-region 145 may be moved in the x-axis direction. ) and the third plate 131 may move in the y-axis direction between the first plate 111 and the second surface 153 .

In an embodiment, the display support member 160 may be disposed on the rear surface of the partial area to support the partial area of the display 140 . For example, the display support member 160 may be disposed on the rear surface of the remaining areas except for the area supported by the bracket 150 among the entire area of the display 140 .

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 , the display support member 160 may be provided in the form of a multi-bar having a structure in which a plurality of bars are connected. For example, the multi-bar-shaped display support member 160 may support movement and/or bending of the display 140 while a plurality of bars partially rotate with respect to each other. However, the shape and/or structure of the display support member 160 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be provided in various shapes capable of supporting movement and bending of the display 140 . For example, the display support member 160 may be implemented using a plate formed with a lattice pattern or a plate formed of a flexible material.

In an embodiment, the display supporting member 160 includes a first display supporting member 161 corresponding to the first sub-region 143 and a second display supporting member 163 corresponding to the second sub-region 145 . may include For example, the first display supporting member 161 and the second display supporting member 163 may have substantially the same structure, although positions and sizes are different from each other.

In an embodiment, the first display supporting member 161 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first sub-region 143 of the display 140 . For example, the first display supporting member 161 may be attached to the rear surface of the first sub-region 143 through an adhesive member (eg, a double-sided tape). In various embodiments, the first display supporting member 161 may extend to a portion of the main area 141 (eg, see FIG. 5 ).

In an embodiment, the first display support member 161 includes a plurality of bars extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the first sliding structure 120 (eg, the y-axis direction). may include For example, in the first display support member 161 , a plurality of bars elongated in a direction substantially parallel to the first roll bar 171 (eg, a y-axis direction) slide of the first sliding structure 120 . It may be formed in a form arranged along the direction. Each of the plurality of bars of the first display support member 161 may be coupled to be rotatable in a specified angular range with respect to a neighboring bar. For example, the first display support member 161 may be bent while portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of bars come closer to each other. In various embodiments, the first display support member 161 may include a first rollable module, a first articulated module (or, an articulated rail), a first flexible plate (or, a flexible track), or a first hinge rail. In an embodiment, the first display support member 161 may be bent with respect to the first roll bar 171 . For example, the first display support member 161 may extend into the space between the fifth sidewall 124 of the first sliding structure 120 and the first roll bar 171 at least of the first roll bar 171 . It can be bent around some parts. For example, the first display support member 161 may partially move the first roll bar 171 together with the first sliding structure 120 in the x-axis direction, so that the outer surface of the first roll bar 171 (eg: It can move along the curved surface 171a).

In an embodiment, the second display support member 163 may be disposed on the rear surface of the second sub-region 145 of the display 140 . For example, the second display supporting member 163 may be attached to the rear surface of the second sub-region 145 through an adhesive member (eg, a double-sided tape). In various embodiments, the second display supporting member 163 may extend to a portion of the main area 141 (eg, see FIG. 5 ).

In an embodiment, the second display support member 163 includes a plurality of bars extending in a direction (eg, the x-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the y-axis direction) of the second sliding structure 130 . may include For example, in the second display support member 163 , a plurality of bars elongated in a direction substantially parallel to the second roll bar 173 (eg, an x-axis direction) slide of the second sliding structure 130 . It may be formed in a form arranged along the direction. Each of the plurality of bars of the second display supporting member 163 may be coupled to be rotatable in a specified angular range with respect to a neighboring bar. For example, the second display support member 163 may be bent while portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of bars come closer to each other. In various embodiments, the second display support member 163 may include a second rollable module, a second articulated module (or an articulated rail), a second flexible plate (or a flexible track), or a second hinge rail. may be referred to as

In an embodiment, the second display support member 163 may be bent with respect to the second roll bar 173 . For example, the second display support member 163 may extend at least of the second roll bar 173 into a space between the eighth sidewall 134 of the second sliding structure 130 and the second roll bar 173 . It can be bent around some parts. For example, the second display support member 163 may partially move the second roll bar 173 in the y-axis direction together with the second sliding structure 130 on the outer surface of the second roll bar 173 (eg: It can move along the curved surface 173a).

In an embodiment, the roll bar 170 may guide the movement of the display support member 160 and the display 140 . For example, the roll bar 170 is partially curved so that the display support member 160 and the display 140 can move along the roll bar 170 when the sliding structures 120 and 130 slide. can be

In an embodiment, the roll bar 170 may include a first roll bar 171 disposed on the first sliding structure 120 and a second roll bar 173 disposed on the second sliding structure 130 . have. For example, the first roll bar 171 may be coupled to the first sliding structure 120 to move together with the first sliding structure 120 . For example, the second roll bar 173 may be coupled to the second sliding structure 130 to move together with the second sliding structure 130 .

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the first sliding structure 120 . Both ends 171b and 171c of the first roll bar 171 may be coupled to the third sidewall 122 and the fourth sidewall 123 of the first sliding structure 120 . For example, the first roll bar 171 may move in the x-axis direction with respect to the fixed structure 110 together with the first sliding structure 120 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first roll bar 171 may be surrounded by the first display support member 161 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first roll bar 171 may be formed with a curved surface 171a. For example, in the first roll bar 171 , a portion in contact with the first display support member 161 is curved so that a portion of the first display support member 161 can move along the first roll bar 171 . (171a) may be formed. The first roll bar 171 may be disposed such that the curved surface 171a faces the fifth sidewall 124 of the first sliding structure 120 .

According to various embodiments, the first roll bar 171 may be implemented as a cylindrical roller rotatably coupled to the first sliding structure 120 . For example, when the first roll bar 171 is formed of a roller, the first roll bar 171 is rotated about a rotation axis perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the first sliding structure 120 . can rotate

In an embodiment, the second roll bar 173 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the y-axis direction) of the second sliding structure 130 . Both ends 173b and 173c of the second roll bar 173 may be coupled to the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 of the second sliding structure 130 . For example, the second roll bar 173 may move together with the second sliding structure 130 in the y-axis direction with respect to the fixed structure 110 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second roll bar 173 may be surrounded by the second display support member 163 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second roll bar 173 may be formed as a curved surface 173a. For example, the second roll bar 173 has a curved surface in contact with the second display support member 163 so that a portion of the second display support member 163 can move along the second roll bar 173 . (173a) may be formed. The second roll bar 173 may be disposed such that the curved surface 173a faces the eighth sidewall 134 of the second sliding structure 130 .

According to various embodiments, the second roll bar 173 may be implemented as a cylindrical roller rotatably coupled to the second sliding structure 130 . For example, when the second roll bar 173 is formed of a roller, the second roll bar 173 is rotated about a rotation axis perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the y-axis direction) of the second sliding structure 130 . can rotate

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 are disposed between the first display support member 161 and the second display support member 163 , or the first sub of the display 140 . To prevent interference between the region 143 and the second sub-region 145 , the curved surfaces 171a and 173a may have different radii of curvature. The difference in the radius of curvature between the curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 and the curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .

Although not shown in FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may further include a circuit board (not shown) and a battery (not shown).

In an embodiment, the circuit board (not shown) may be fixedly disposed on the fixing structure 110 or the bracket 150 . For example, when the first sliding structure 120 or the second sliding structure 130 slides, the circuit board does not move together with the sliding structures 120 and 130 and is fixed to the fixed structure 110 . can keep

In an embodiment, the circuit board (not shown) may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB). Various electronic components included in the electronic device 100 may be electrically connected to the circuit board. A processor (eg, the processor 1520 of FIG. 15 ), a memory (eg, the memory 1530 of FIG. 15 ), and/or an interface (eg, the interface 1577 of FIG. 15 ) may be disposed on the circuit board.

For example, the processor may include a main processor and/or a coprocessor, which may include a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. may include one or more of For example, the memory may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. For example, the interface may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. Also, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

In an embodiment, a battery (not shown) may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 100 . The battery may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 100 or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device 100 . For example, the battery may be fixedly disposed on the fixing structure 110 or the bracket 150 . During the sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 or the second sliding structure 130 , the battery may maintain a state fixed to the fixed structure 110 without moving together with the sliding structures 120 and 130 .

The electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 is an example of a slideable (or rollable) type electronic device, and is an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. The structure is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a fixed structure and two sliding structures that are relatively movable with respect to the fixed structure, and as the flexible display moves together with the moving structure, the electronic device ( 100) Various types of slideable (or rollable) types in which the size of the display exposed to the outside can be expanded or reduced may be provided.

4 illustrates a display, a display support member, and a roll bar of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5 may be a cross-sectional view of different parts of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in a basic state (eg, the basic state 101 of FIG. 1 ). For example, FIG. 5A shows a cross section AA′ of the electronic device 100 in the basic state 101 shown in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 5B is the basic state shown in FIG. 1 ( 101 , a cross-section BB′ of the electronic device 100 may be illustrated.

4 and 5 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a fixed structure 110 , a first sliding structure 120 , a second sliding structure 130 , a display 140 , and a bracket ( 150 ), a first display support member 161 , a second display support member 163 , a first roll bar 171 , and a second roll bar 173 .

Components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 , and overlapping content will be omitted below. do.

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, as the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 slide in a direction perpendicular to each other with respect to the fixed structure 110 , the display 140 is The first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 may move into or out of the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 . For example, the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 may extend in a direction perpendicular to each other from the main region 141, respectively, and the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region ( The first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 may be rolled in or out of the main area 141 by the sliding operation of the 145 .

When the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 move, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment is formed in a part of the first sub-region 143 to avoid interference therebetween. The curved surface and the curvature radius of the curved surface formed in a portion of the second sub-region 145 may be configured to be different from each other. For example, each of the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 is partially bent while moving along the curved surfaces 171a and 173a of the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 , respectively. By making the curvature radii of the curved surfaces 171a and 173a of the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 different from each other, the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 are interference can be prevented.

In one embodiment, the first roll bar 171 together with the first sliding structure 120 in the first direction (D1) (eg, +x-axis direction) or the opposite direction of the first direction (D1) (eg, - x-axis direction), it may be coupled to the first sliding structure 120 .

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 may include a first curved surface 171a surrounded by the first display support member 161 . The first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 may face the first display support member 161 . For example, the first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 may contact the first display support member 161 , and the first display support member 161 and the first sub-region 143 may It may move along the first curved surface 171a by the sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 .

In an embodiment, the first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 may be formed to have a designated first radius of curvature R1. For example, the first roll bar 171 may have a first arc 171d formed by the first curved surface 171a when viewed in the longitudinal direction (eg, the y-axis direction) in which the first roll bar 171 extends. ) may be included. The first radius of curvature R1 may be understood as a radius of an imaginary circle extending from the first arc 171d. In an embodiment, the first radius of curvature R1 may be greater than the second radius of curvature R2 of the second roll bar 173 by a specified size.

In an embodiment, a cross-section of the first roll bar 171 cut in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (eg, the x-axis direction) may have a substantially semicircular shape. For example, when viewing the cross section of the first roll bar 171, the first roll bar 171 may include a first straight line 171e connecting both ends of the first arc 171d, The first straight line 171e may overlap the center C1 of the first arc 171d. For example, the length of the first straight line 171e may be twice the first radius of curvature R1. That is, the first straight line 171e may mean a diameter of a virtual circle extending from the first arc 171d. In an embodiment, the first straight line 171e may be longer than the second straight line 173e of the second roll bar 173 (or the diameter of the second roll bar 173 ). The shape of the first roll bar 171 illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 is exemplary and is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the second roll bar 173 together with the second sliding structure 130 in the second direction D2 (eg, the +y-axis direction) or the opposite direction of the second direction D2 (eg, - It may be coupled to the second sliding structure 130 to move in the y-axis direction).

In an embodiment, the second roll bar 173 may include a second curved surface 173a surrounded by the second display support member 163 . The second curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 may face the second display support member 163 . For example, the second curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 may contact the second display support member 163 , and the second display support member 163 and the second sub-region 145 may It may move along the second curved surface 173a by the sliding operation of the second sliding structure 130 .

In an embodiment, the second curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 may be formed to have a designated second radius of curvature R2. For example, the second roll bar 173 may have a second arc 173d formed by the second curved surface 173a when viewed in the longitudinal direction (eg, the x-axis direction) in which the second roll bar 173 extends. ) may be included. The second radius of curvature R2 may be understood as a radius of an imaginary circle extending from the second arc 173d. In an embodiment, the second radius of curvature R2 may be smaller than the first radius of curvature R1 of the first roll bar 171 by a specified size.

In an embodiment, a cross-section of the second roll bar 173 cut in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (eg, the y-axis direction) may have a substantially semicircular shape. For example, when viewing the cross section of the second roll bar 173, the second roll bar 173 may include a second straight line 173e connecting both ends of the second arc 173d, The second straight line 173e may overlap the center C2 of the second arc 173d. For example, the length of the second straight line 173e may be twice the second radius of curvature R2 . That is, the second straight line 173e may mean the diameter of a virtual circle extending from the second arc 173d. In an embodiment, the second straight line 173e may be longer than the first straight line 171e (or the diameter of the first roll bar 171 ) of the first roll bar 171 . The shape of the second roll bar 173 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is exemplary and is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 may be disposed perpendicular to each other. For example, a first curved surface 171a (or a first arc 171d) of the first roll bar 171 and a second curved surface 173a (or a second arc 173d) of the second roll bar 173 ) can face each other perpendicular to each other. The first curved surface 171a (or the first arc 171d) of the first roll bar 171 may face the first direction D1, and the second curved surface 173a (or the first arc 171d) of the second roll bar 173 ( Alternatively, the second arc 173d) may face the second direction D2.

In an embodiment, the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 have a first radius of curvature R1 of the first curved surface 171a and a second radius of curvature R2 of the second curved surface 173a. ) to prevent interference between the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 and/or between the first display supporting member 161 and the second display supporting member 163 . can For example, the first radius of curvature R1 of the first roll bar 171 may be about 3 mm, and the second radius of curvature R2 of the second roll bar 173 may be about 1.6 mm. 4 and 5 , when the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 have a semicircular shape, the length of the first straight line 171e of the first roll bar 171 is may be about 6 mm, and the length of the second straight line 173e of the second roll bar 173 may be about 3.2 mm. However, the numerical values for the radius of curvature of the first roll bar 171 and the second roll bar 173 are exemplary and not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the display 140 includes a main region 141 , a first sub region 143 extending from the main region 141 in a first direction D1 (eg, a +x-axis direction), and a main region ( A second sub-region 145 extending from 141 to a second direction D2 (eg, a +y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction D1 may be included.

In an embodiment, the main region 141 , the first sub-region 143 , and the second sub-region 145 of the display 140 move to the outside of the electronic device 100 in a basic state of the electronic device 100 . It may be a divided area based on whether or not it is exposed. 4 and 5 , the boundary between the main region 141 and the first sub region 143 and the boundary between the main region 141 and the second sub region 145 are boundaries that physically separate the display 140 . and is not limited to a specific location. In various embodiments, the main region 141 , the first sub-region 143 , and the second sub-region 145 may be changed according to the structure of the electronic device 100 . For example, when the sidewall of the first sliding structure 120 surrounding the first sub-region 143 is formed to be higher or lower than that of the illustrated embodiment, the main region 141 and the first sub-region 143 are separated from each other. The location may be changed correspondingly. Also, for example, when the sidewall of the second sliding structure 130 surrounding the second sub-region 145 is formed to be higher or lower than the illustrated embodiment, the main region 141 and the second sub-region 145 are formed. ) may be changed correspondingly.

In an embodiment, in the display 140 , at least a portion of the main region 141 is fixed to the bracket 150 , and as the sliding structures 120 and 130 slide, the sub-regions 143 and 145 move to the electronic device ( 100) may be configured to move inward or outward. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A , in a basic state, the first sub-region 143 may be located inside the first sliding structure 120 , and the first sliding structure 120 is the second As it moves in the first direction D1 , it may come out of the first sliding structure 120 and at least a portion may form the same plane as the main area 141 . For example, as shown in FIG. 5B , in a basic state, the second sub-region 145 may be located inside the second sliding structure 130 , and the second sliding structure 130 may As it moves in the second direction D2 , at least a part of it escapes from the second sliding structure 130 to form the same plane as the main area 141 .

In an embodiment, the first sub-region 143 may be bent along the first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 together with the first display support member 161 . For example, the first display support member 161 is attached to the rear surface of the first sub-region 143 , and the first display support member 161 forms the first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 . Surrounding it, it may be bent while in contact with the first curved surface (171a). For example, the first sub-region 143 may be bent together with the first display support member 161 , while forming a curved surface having a larger radius of curvature than the first radius of curvature R1 from the main area 141 . can be extended

In an embodiment, the first sub-region 143 and the first display support member 161 may extend to be positioned below the second sub-region 145 . For example, at least a portion of each of the first sub-region 143 and the first display supporting member 161 is disposed between the fixing structure 110 (eg, the first plate 111 ) and the second sub-region 145 . can be located

In an embodiment, the second sub-region 145 may be bent along the second curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 together with the first display support member 161 . For example, a second display support member 163 is attached to the rear surface of the second sub-region 145 , and the second display support member 163 forms the second curved surface 173a of the second roll bar 173 . It surrounds and may be bent while in contact with the second curved surface 173a. For example, the second sub-region 145 may be bent together with the second display support member 163 , while forming a curved surface having a radius of curvature greater than the second radius of curvature R2 from the main region 141 . can be extended

In an embodiment, the second sub-region 145 and the second display supporting member 163 may extend to be positioned on the first sub-region 143 and the first display supporting member 161 . For example, at least a portion of each of the first sub-region 143 and the first display support member 161 may include the bracket 150 (eg, the second surface 153 of FIG. 2 ) and the first display support member 161 . ) can be located between

4 and 5 , in the electronic device 100 , the first radius of curvature R1 of the first roll bar 171 is the second radius of curvature R2 of the second roll bar 173 . By being formed to be larger, the first sub-region 143 may move into a space between the second sub-region 145 and the fixed structure 110 . However, the electronic device 100 is not limited to the illustrated structure. According to various embodiments, in the electronic device 100 , the first radius of curvature R1 may be smaller than the second radius of curvature R2 , and the first sub-region 143 may be formed between the bracket 150 and the second sub-region. It may be configured to move into the space between 145 .

In an embodiment, a portion of the display 140 supported by the bracket 150 may be a portion that substantially maintains a flat surface regardless of sliding of the sliding structures 120 and 130 . Also, a portion of the display 140 supported by the display support member 160 may be a portion that is deformed into a curved surface or a flat surface in response to the movement of the sliding structures 120 and 130 . For example, a portion of the display 140 supported by the bracket 150 may be a rigid portion, and another portion of the display 140 supported by the display support member 160 may be a flexible portion. . 4 and 5 , the main region 141 may include a rigid portion and a flexible portion, and the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 may The remaining part of the flexible part may be included. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and the display 140 may be formed entirely of a flexible material.

In one embodiment, the first display support member 161, when unfolded in a plane, one surface on which the display 140 is disposed substantially forms a flat surface, and the other surface opposite to the one surface is the first sliding structure It may be implemented as a structure in which irregularities are regularly arranged along the sliding direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of 120 . For example, the first display support member 161 may support the display 140 to maintain a flat state by forming a flat surface on the first surface. For example, the first display support member 161 may be partially bendable due to the uneven structure of the other surface.

In an embodiment, a portion of the first display supporting member 161 may be attached to the rear surface of the first sub-region 143 . The remaining portion of the first display support member 161 may be attached to the rear surface of a partial area of the main area 141 that is not attached to the bracket 150 . However, the position at which the first display supporting member 161 is attached is not limited to the above-described example.

In one embodiment, when the second display support member 163 is unfolded in a plane, one surface on which the display 140 is disposed forms a substantially flat surface, and the other surface opposite to the one surface is the second sliding structure. It may be implemented as a structure in which irregularities are regularly arranged along the sliding direction (eg, the y-axis direction) of 130 . For example, the second display support member 163 may support the display 140 to maintain a flat state by forming a flat surface on one surface. For example, the second display support member 163 may be partially bendable due to the uneven structure of the other surface.

In an embodiment, a portion of the second display supporting member 163 may be attached to the rear surface of the second sub-region 145 . The remaining portion of the second display supporting member 163 may be attached to the rear surface of a partial area of the main area 141 that is not attached to the bracket 150 . However, the position at which the second display supporting member 163 is attached is not limited to the above-described example.

6 illustrates a basic state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. 7 illustrates a first expanded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. 8 illustrates a second expanded state and a third expanded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

6 is a hexahedral view (eg, a front view, a rear view, a left view, a right view, and a top view) of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in a basic state (eg, the basic state 101 of FIG. 1 ). and a bottom view) respectively.

7 is a hexahedral view (eg, a front view, a rear view, a left view) of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in the first expanded state (eg, the first expanded state 103 of FIG. 1 ); A right side view, a top view, and a bottom view) may be respectively shown.

8 may be a diagram illustrating a front view of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in the second expanded state and the third expanded state, respectively. For example, FIG. 8A may indicate a second expanded state of the electronic device 100 , and FIG. 8B may indicate a third expanded state of the electronic device 100 .

6 to 8 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a fixed structure 110 , a first sliding structure 120 , a second sliding structure 130 , a display 140 , and a camera module. (191) may be included.

The components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 8 may be the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 . Hereinafter, overlapping contents will be described. omit

In an embodiment, the camera module 191 may be disposed at a corner portion of the electronic device 100 . For example, when the display 140 is viewed from above, the camera module 191 has a main area 141 connected to the first sub area 143 and the second sub area 145 with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7 . may be located adjacent to a corner portion of In the main region 141 of the display 140 , the first edge 141a of the region extending the first sub region 143 and the second edge 141b of the region extending the second sub region 145 are mutually exclusive. It may be formed in a vertical shape. The camera module 191 may be positioned at a corner where the first edge 141a and the second edge 142b meet while forming a vertical position. In various embodiments, the camera module 191 is fixedly disposed on the fixing structure 110 to be separated from the sliding of the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 , or a bracket (eg, the bracket of FIG. 2 ). (150)) may be fixedly disposed.

Hereinafter, movement and/or arrangement of the sliding structures 120 and 130 and the display 140 according to each state of the electronic device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may be deformable or switchable between the basic state, the first expanded state, the second expanded state, and the third expanded state. For example, the size of the display 140 forming the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100 may be the smallest in the basic state and the largest in the first expanded state. The size of the display 140 forming the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100 in the second expanded state and the third expanded state may be larger than the basic state and smaller than the first expanded state.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in a basic state of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, the main area 141 of the display 140 forms the outer surface of the electronic device 100 , and the sub-regions 143 and 145 are It may refer to a state located inside the electronic device 100 (or inside the sliding structures 120 and 130 ). For example, in a basic state, only the main region 141 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 , and the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 are not exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . may be in a non-existent state.

According to an embodiment, in the basic state, the main area 141 of the display 140 may be exposed to the outside. For example, the main region 141 may form a part of the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100 and a part of the side surface of the electronic device 100 . In a basic state, the main region 141 may form a part of the first side surface 100c together with the first sliding structure 120 , and may form a part of the second side surface 100d together with the second sliding structure 130 . can be formed

According to an embodiment, in a basic state, the fixing structure 110 may form a part of the rear surface 100b of the electronic device 100 and a part of the side surface of the electronic device 100 . For example, the fixed structure 110 may form a part of the rear surface 100b together with the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 in a basic state. The fixing structure 110 may form a third side surface 100e and a fourth side surface 100f in a basic state. For example, the third side surface 100e may be a surface facing the first side surface 100c, and the fourth side surface 100f may be a surface facing the second side surface 100d.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in the first extended state of the electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of the sub-regions 143 and 145 of the display 140 together with the main region 141 of the display 140 It may refer to a state in which the outer surface of the electronic device 100 is formed. For example, the first expanded state may be a state in which the main region 141 , the first sub region 143 , and the second sub region 145 are exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . The first extended state may be a state in which the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 are maximally exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is in a basic state as the first sliding structure 120 slides in the first direction D1 and the second sliding structure 130 slides in the second direction D2 . may be transformed into the first expanded state. For example, at least a portion of the first sub-region 143 may come out from the inside of the first sliding structure 120 and be exposed to the outside as the first sliding structure 120 slides in the first direction D1. have. For example, at least a portion of the second sub-region 145 may come out from the inside of the second sliding structure 130 and be exposed to the outside as the second sliding structure 130 slides in the second direction D2. have.

According to an embodiment, in the first extended state, the main area 141 , the first sub area 143 , and the second sub area 145 of the display 140 may be exposed to the outside. For example, the main region 141 , the first sub-region 143 , and the second sub-region 145 may form a part of a front surface of the electronic device 100 and a part of a side surface of the electronic device 100 . . In the first expanded state, the first sub-region 143 may form a part of the first side surface 100c together with the first sliding structure 120 , and the second sub-region 145 may include the second sliding structure 130 . ) and may form a part of the second side surface 100d.

According to an embodiment, in the first expanded state, the second plate 121 of the first sliding structure 120 and the third plate 131 of the second sliding structure 130 move toward the outside of the fixing structure 110 . may be exposed. For example, when a portion of the second plate 121 and the third plate 131 is in a basic state, they are not exposed by being covered by the fixing structure 110 , and are respectively removed from the fixing structure 110 in the first expanded state. It may be exposed by moving in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 . At least a portion of the second plate 121 and the third plate 131 may form the rear surface 100b of the electronic device 100 together with the fixing structure 110 in the first expanded state.

Referring to FIG. 8A , in the second expanded state of the electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of the first sub-area 143 of the display 140 is the main area ( Together with the 141 , the outer surface of the electronic device 100 is formed, and the second sub-region 145 may mean a state located inside the electronic device 100 (or inside the second sliding structure 130 ). . For example, in the second extended state, only the main region 141 and the first sub-region 143 are exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 , and the second sub-region 145 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . It may be in an unexposed state.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be deformed from the basic state to the first expanded state as the first sliding structure 120 slides in the first direction D1. For example, at least a portion of the first sub-region 143 may come out from the inside of the first sliding structure 120 and be exposed to the outside as the first sliding structure 120 slides in the first direction D1. have. For another example, when the electronic device 100 is in the first expanded state, the electronic device 100 moves to the second expanded state as the second sliding structure 130 slides in a direction opposite to the second direction D2. can be deformed.

Referring to FIG. 8B , in the third extended state of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, at least a portion of the second sub-region 145 of the display 140 is the main region ( The outer surface of the electronic device 100 is formed together with the 141 , and the first sub-region 143 may refer to a state located inside the electronic device 100 (or inside the first sliding structure 120 ). . For example, in the third extended state, only the main region 141 and the second sub region 145 are exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 , and the first sub region 143 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . It may be in an unexposed state.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be deformed from the basic state to the third expanded state as the second sliding structure 130 slides in the second direction D2 . For example, at least a portion of the second sub-region 145 may come out from the inside of the second sliding structure 130 and be exposed to the outside as the second sliding structure 130 slides in the second direction D2. have. As another example, when the electronic device 100 is in the first expanded state, the electronic device 100 moves to the third expanded state as the first sliding structure 120 slides in a direction opposite to the first direction D1. can be deformed.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment directly transforms from one state to another state among a plurality of states (eg, a basic state, a first extended state, a second extended state, and a third extended state). can be For example, it may be directly transformed from the basic state to any one of the first extended state, the second extended state, and the third extended state. For example, it may be directly transformed from the first extended state to any one of the basic state, the second extended state, and the third extended state. For example, it can be transformed from the second extended state to any one of the basic state, the first extended state, and the third extended state, or from the third extended state to any one of the basic state, the first extended state, and the second extended state. .

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, the sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 and the sliding operation of the second sliding structure 130 may be performed independently of each other. For example, the first sliding structure 120 and the second sliding structure 130 may slide simultaneously or sequentially.

In various embodiments, the display 140 may be deformed into a plurality of shapes or states according to each state of the electronic device 100 . For example, in the basic state of the electronic device 100 , the state/shape of the display 140 in which only the main area 141 of the display 140 is exposed to the outside may be defined as the first state. In the second extended state of the electronic device 100 , the state/shape of the display 140 in which the main region 141 and the first sub region 143 of the display 140 are exposed to the outside may be defined as the second state. have. In the third extended state of the electronic device 100 , the state/shape of the display 140 in which the main region 141 and the second sub region 145 of the display 140 are exposed to the outside may be defined as the third state. have. State/shape of the display 140 in which the main area 141 , the first sub area 143 , and the second sub area 145 of the display 140 are exposed to the outside in the first extended state of the electronic device 100 . can be defined as the fourth state.

9 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment. 10 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 11 illustrates a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 9A shows the shape of the display 140 in a basic state of the electronic device 100 (eg, the basic state 101 of FIG. 1 or the state of FIG. 6 ), and FIG. 9B shows The shape of the display 140 is shown in the first expanded state (eg, the first expanded state 103 of FIG. 1 or the state of FIG. 7 ) of the electronic device 100 .

10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of the display 140 in a basic state of the electronic device 100 . For example, FIG. 10( a ) shows a CC′ section of the display 140 shown in FIG. 6 , and FIG. 10 ( b ) shows a DD′ section of the display 140 shown in FIG. 6 . do.

11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross section of the display 140 in a first expanded state of the electronic device 100 . For example, (a) of FIG. 11 shows a cross-section EE' of the display 140 shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 11(b) shows a cross-section FF' of the display 140 shown in FIG. do.

9 to 11 , the display 140 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment is an amorphous display 140 and has a shape and/or shape corresponding to the state of the electronic device 100 . can be transformed.

In an embodiment, the display 140 includes a first portion 140a, a second portion 140b extending from an end of the first portion 140a in the first direction D1, and a second portion of the first portion 140a. A third portion 140c extending from an end in the direction D2 may be included. For example, the first portion 140a may be formed in a substantially quadrangular (eg, rectangular) shape. As illustrated in FIG. 9 , the second portion 140b may extend to the same width as the length of the side of the rectangle in the first direction D1 , and the third portion 140c may extend the side of the side in the second direction D2 of the rectangle. It may extend to a width equal to its length. The second portion 140b and the third portion 140c may be perpendicular to each other.

In an embodiment, the first portion 140a is a main area of the display 140 (eg, the main area 141 of FIGS. 6 to 8 ) together with a portion of the second portion 140b and a portion of the third portion. ) can be formed. The remaining portion of the second portion 140b may form a first sub-region (eg, the first sub-region 143 of FIGS. 7 and 8 ) of the display 140 . The remaining portion of the third portion 140c may form a second sub-region (eg, the second sub-region 145 of FIGS. 7 and 8 ) of the display 140 .

For example, referring to the displays shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the display 140 of FIGS. 6 and 7 ) together, in a basic state, a part of the second part 140b is a part of the first part 140a. may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 together with , and the remaining part of the second portion 140b may not be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . The remaining portion of the second portion 140b may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 in the first expanded state or the second expanded state. For example, in a basic state, a portion of the third portion 140c is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 together with the first portion 140a, and the remaining portion of the third portion 140c is outside the electronic device 100 . may not be exposed. The remaining portion of the third portion 140c may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 in the first expanded state or the third expanded state. However, the positions of the first part 140a , the second part 140b , and the third part 140c of the display 140 according to each state of the electronic device 100 are not limited to the above-described example. In various embodiments, in the display 140 , the first portion 140a substantially forms the main area 141 , the second portion 140b substantially forms the first sub area 143 , and the third Portion 140c may be configured to substantially form second sub-region 145 . For example, the first portion 140a , the second portion 140b , and the third portion 140c are substantially the main region 141 , the first sub-region 143 , and the second sub-region 145 , respectively. It may be the same part or region.

In an embodiment, the display 140 is positioned such that at least a portion of each of the second portion 140b and the third portion 140c faces the rear surface of the first portion 140a without interfering with each other, or the first portion It may be configured to form the same plane as the front surface of 140a. For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 9 , in a basic state, a portion of the second portion 140b and a portion of the third portion 140c cross each other and overlap with each other while overlapping the rear surface of the first portion 140a can be located in

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in a basic state, the second part 140b and the third part 140c may partially face each other, and the opposing parts may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. As shown in FIG. 10 , the second portion 140b may extend while being bent from the first portion 140a, and at least a portion may be positioned to face the rear surface of the first portion 140a. The third portion 140c may extend while being bent from the first portion 140a, and at least a portion of the third portion 140c may be positioned to face the rear surface of the first portion 140a. For example, with reference to FIG. 10 , in the display 140 , in a basic state, a part of the third part 140c is positioned below the first part 140a, and a second part ( 140b) may form a shape in which a portion is located.

In an embodiment, in the display 140 , in a basic state, at least a portion of the second portion 140b and the third portion 140c are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval to be positioned below the first portion 140a. The bent portion of 140b may be provided in a bent form while forming a larger radius of curvature than the bent portion of the third portion 140c. As shown in FIG. 10 , the second part 140b may extend from the first part 140a, and a part may be bent to face the first part 140a while forming a first gap G1. The third portion 140c may extend from the first portion 140a, and a portion may be bent to face the first portion 140a while forming a second gap G2 smaller than the first gap G1. For example, the interval between the second portion 140b and the third portion 140c may substantially correspond to a difference between the first interval G1 and the second interval G2 . In various embodiments, the degree to which a portion of the second portion 140b and the third portion 140c is bent (eg, an interval or a radius of curvature) is determined by the second portion 140b (or the first display support member 161 ). and a curved surface (eg, in FIGS. 4 and 5 ) of the roll bar (eg, the roll bars 171 and 173 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ) wrapped around the third portion 140c (or the second display supporting member 163 ). It may be determined based on the radii of curvature R1 and R2 of the curved surfaces 171a and 173a.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the basic state to the first expanded state, the end of the second part 140b moves in the first direction D1, and the first part 140a in the basic state ) and a portion of the second portion facing the first portion 140a may be moved to form the same plane. For example, an end of the second portion 140b may be spaced apart from a portion of the second portion 140b by a first gap G1 .

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the basic state to the first expanded state, the end of the third part 140c moves in the second direction D2, and the first part 140a in the basic state ) and a portion of the third portion 140c facing the first portion 140a may be moved to form the same plane. For example, an end of the third portion 140c may be spaced apart from a portion of the third portion 140c by a second gap G2 .

9 to 11 , in the display 140 , the radius of curvature of the second part 140b is larger than the radius of curvature of the third part 140c, so that the third part 140c is formed. It may be configured to move between the first portion 140a and the second portion 140b. However, the shape of the display 140 may be deformed to correspond to the structure of the electronic device 100 . According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the display 140 , as the radius of curvature of the third portion 140c is greater than the radius of curvature of the second portion 140b, the second portion 140b is formed to be formed on the first portion 140a. It may be changed to move between and the third part 140c.

12 illustrates a bracket, a roll bar, and a driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

12 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a bracket 150 , a first roll bar 171 , a second roll bar 173 , a first driving member 192 , and a second driving member. A member 193 may be included.

In an embodiment, the first driving member 192 may provide a physical force (driving force) for moving the first roll bar 171 in the first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction D1. . The first driving member 192 may be disposed between the first roll bar 171 and the bracket 150 . For example, the first driving member 192 may be coupled to the edges of the first roll bar 171 and the bracket 150 in the first direction D1 .

In an embodiment, the first driving member 192 may move the first roll bar 171 in the first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction D1. For example, the first driving member 192 may be formed in a structure capable of compression or tension. The first roll bar 171 may move in the first direction D1 as the first driving member 192 is tensioned. The first roll bar 171 may move in a direction opposite to the first direction D1 as the first driving member 192 is compressed. In various embodiments, the first roll bar 171 may move together with the first sliding structure (eg, the first sliding structure 120 of FIGS. 1 to 8 ), and may A sliding operation of the first sliding structure 120 may be performed by this.

In an embodiment, the first driving member 192 may be configured to support a first display support member (eg, the first display support member 161 of FIGS. 2 to 5 ) surrounding the first roll bar 171 . can For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the first expanded state (eg, the state of FIG. 7 ) or the second expanded state (eg, the state of FIG. 8A ), the first driving member 192 is It may be located on the rear surface of the first display support member 161 , and may support the first display support member 161 so as not to sag or sag into the space between the first roll bar 171 and the bracket 150 . Accordingly, the electronic device 100 may be configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 while maintaining the flat state of the first sub-region 143 of the display 140 in the first expanded state or the second expanded state. have.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 193 may provide a driving force for moving the second roll bar 173 in the second direction D2 or in a direction opposite to the second direction D2. The second driving member 193 may be disposed between the second roll bar 173 and the bracket 150 . For example, the second driving member 193 may be coupled to the edge of the second roll bar 173 and the bracket 150 in the second direction D2 .

In an embodiment, the second driving member 193 may move the second roll bar 173 in the second direction D2 or in a direction opposite to the second direction D2. For example, the second driving member 193 may be formed in a structure capable of compression or tension. The second roll bar 173 may move in the second direction D2 as the second driving member 193 is tensioned. The second roll bar 173 may move in a direction opposite to the second direction D2 as the second driving member 193 is compressed. In various embodiments, the second roll bar 173 may move together with the second sliding structure (eg, the second sliding structure 130 of FIGS. 1 to 8 ), and may A sliding operation of the second sliding structure 130 may be performed.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 193 may be configured to support a second display support member (eg, the second display support member 163 of FIGS. 2 to 5 ) surrounding the second roll bar 173 . can For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the first expanded state (eg, the state of FIG. 7 ) or the third expanded state (eg, the state of FIG. 8B ), the second driving member 193 may It may be located on the rear surface of the second display support member 163 , and may support the second display support member 163 so as not to sag or sag into the space between the second roll bar 173 and the bracket 150 . Accordingly, the electronic device 100 may be configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 while maintaining the flat state of the second sub-region 145 of the display 140 in the first expanded state or the third expanded state. have.

In an embodiment, the driving member (eg, the first driving member 192 and the second driving member 193 ) may be formed in a telescopic type pipe (or socket) structure that can be compressed or stretched. For example, the driving members 192 and 193 are stacked with a plurality of pipes (or sockets) having different sizes, and as one pipe moves to the inside/outside of the other pipe, the overall length is long. It may be formed in a structure that is shortened or shortened. However, the shape and/or structure of the driving members 192 and 193 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

In an embodiment, the driving member (eg, the first driving member 192 and the second driving member 193 ) is compressed by a power device (not shown) (eg, a motor) disposed inside the electronic device 100 . Or it may be configured to be tensioned. For example, the processor of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1520 of FIG. 15 ) controls the power device based on a user input, thereby controlling the first driving member 192 and/or the second driving member 193 ) can be compressed or stretched. In various embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is in the basic state, the processor 1520 may detect a user input for transforming the electronic device 100 into the first extended state, and the first driving member 192 and operating the power unit so that the second driving member 193 is tensioned. However, the operation method of the driving members 192 and 193 is not limited to the above-described example.

In various embodiments, the driving member (eg, the first driving member 192 or the second driving member 193) may be configured to be compressed or stretched using an elastic force. For example, the driving members 192 and 193 may include an elastic member (not shown) (eg, a spring), and the elastic member may be compressed or tensioned between the roll bar 170 and the bracket 150 . . The roll bar 170 may move closer to the bracket 150 or move away from the bracket 150 in response to compression or tension of the elastic member. In the above embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a locking structure (not shown) for restricting movement of the roll bar 170 so that the elastic members of the driving members 192 and 193 can be maintained in a compressed state. You may. For example, the locking structure may limit the movement of the sliding structures 120 and 130 or the roll bar 170 in the locking state to maintain the elastic member in a compressed state, and when the locking state is released, the elastic member The sliding structures 120 and 130 and/or the roll bar 170 may be moved while being tensioned.

13 illustrates a structure of a guide rail of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 14 illustrates a structure of a guide rail of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

13 and 14 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a guide rail structure 180 for guiding the movement of the display support member 160 (or the display 140 ). .

13 and 14 may be views illustrating the second sliding structure 130 and the guide rail structure 180 of the second display support member 163 . Although not shown, the guide rail structure 180 of FIGS. 13 and 14 includes a first sliding structure (eg, the first sliding structure 120 of FIGS. 1 and 8 ) and a first display support member (eg, FIGS. 2 to 8 ). The same may be applied to the first display support member 161 of FIG. 5 . Hereinafter, the guide rail structure 180 of FIGS. 13 and 14 will be described based on the second sliding structure 130 and the second display support member 163 .

In an embodiment, the guide rail structure 180 may include a guide groove 181 formed in the second sliding structure 130 and receiving a portion of the second display support member 163 .

In an embodiment, the guide groove 181 may be formed in a sidewall of the second sliding structure 130 . The guide groove 181 may be formed on a side wall of the second sliding structure 130 in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (eg, the y-axis direction) of the second sliding structure 130 . For example, the guide groove 181 is formed in the sixth sidewall 132 and the seventh sidewall 133 so that at least a portion of both ends of the second display supporting member 163 in the longitudinal direction (eg, the x-axis direction) is accommodated. can be formed. For example, the longitudinal direction of the second display support member 163 is a direction in which the plurality of bars 164 included in the second display support member 163 extend or a movement direction of the second sliding structure 130 ( Example: It can mean a direction perpendicular to the y-axis direction).

13 , the guide groove 181 may be formed to pass through the seventh sidewall 133 (or the sixth sidewall 132 ), but is not limited thereto. For example, the guide groove 181 may be recessed to a predetermined depth from the inner surface of the side walls 132 and 133 toward the outer surface so as not to penetrate the side walls 132 and 133 .

In an embodiment, the guide groove 181 may guide the second display support member 163 to move along a predetermined path provided or formed by the guide groove 181 . The second display support member 163 may be accommodated in the guide groove 181 so that the second display support member 163 moves along the guide groove 181 . For example, both ends of the second display support member 163 in the longitudinal direction (eg, the x-axis direction) may be slidably accommodated (or inserted) in the guide groove 181 .

In an embodiment, the second display support member 163 is a second sliding structure 130 with respect to the fixing structure 110 in a state in which both ends (eg, the guide protrusion 183 ) are accommodated in the guide groove 181 . It can move along the guide groove 181 in response to the movement of. In one embodiment, the second display support member 163 moves along the path of the guide groove 181 and at the same time, a second roll bar that moves together with the second sliding structure 130 (eg, FIGS. 2 and 2 ). A sliding motion may be performed along the second curved surface (eg, the second curved surface 173a of FIGS. 2 and 4 ) of the second roll bar 173 of FIG. 4 . For example, a partial region (eg, the second sub region 145 ) of the display 140 may be located inside the electronic device 100 or exposed to the outside by moving together with the second display support member 163 . have.

In an embodiment, both ends of the second display support member 163 may be accommodated in the guide groove 181 , such that the second display support member 163 may be supported by the guide groove 181 . At least a portion of the second display support member 163 may be maintained in a flat state by the guide groove 181 , so that at least a portion of the display 140 supported by the second display support member 163 is flat. can be kept

In an embodiment, the guide rail structure 180 may further include a guide protrusion 183 accommodated in the guide groove 181 . The guide protrusion 183 may be formed at both ends of the second display supporting member 163 in the longitudinal direction. For example, the guide protrusion 183 may be formed to protrude in the longitudinal direction at both ends of each of the plurality of bars 164 included in the second display support member 163 . The guide protrusion 183 may be accommodated in the guide groove 181 , and may slide along the guide groove 181 .

Although not shown, the guide rail structure 180 may further include a guide groove (not shown) formed in the first sliding structure (eg, the first sliding structure 120 of FIGS. 1 to 8 ). For example, the first display support member 161 may be accommodated in the guide groove of the first sliding structure 120 . In an embodiment, the guide groove 181 of the first sliding structure 120 is substantially in the sliding direction (eg, the x-axis direction) of the first sliding structure 120 among the sidewalls of the first sliding structure 120 . It may be formed on the side wall facing the vertical direction. For example, the guide groove 181 of the first sliding structure 120 may include a third sidewall (eg, the third sidewall 122 in FIG. 2 ) and a fourth sidewall (eg, the example) of the first sliding structure 120 . : May be formed on the fourth sidewall 123 of FIG. 2 .

15 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1501 in a network environment 1500 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 15 , in a network environment 1500 , the electronic device 1501 communicates with the electronic device 1502 through a first network 1598 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1599 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 1504 and the server 1508 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1501 may communicate with the electronic device 1504 through the server 1508 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1501 includes a processor 1520 , a memory 1530 , an input module 1550 , a sound output module 1555 , a display module 1560 , an audio module 1570 , and a sensor module ( 1576), interface 1577, connection terminal 1578, haptic module 1579, camera module 1580, power management module 1588, battery 1589, communication module 1590, subscriber identification module 1596 , or an antenna module 1597 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 1578 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1501 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 1576 , camera module 1580 , or antenna module 1597 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 1560 ). can be

The processor 1520, for example, executes software (eg, a program 1540) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1501 connected to the processor 1520. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 1520 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 1576 or the communication module 1590) into the volatile memory 1532 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 1532 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1534 . According to an embodiment, the processor 1520 is the main processor 1521 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 1523 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 1501 includes a main processor 1521 and a sub-processor 1523 , the sub-processor 1523 uses less power than the main processor 1521 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 1523 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 1521 .

The coprocessor 1523 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 1521 while the main processor 1521 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 1521 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1521, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1501 (eg, the display module 1560, the sensor module 1576, or the communication module 1590) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 1523 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 1580 or the communication module 1590). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1523 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 1501 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 1508). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 1530 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 1520 or the sensor module 1576) of the electronic device 1501 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, a program 1540 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 1530 may include a volatile memory 1532 or a non-volatile memory 1534 .

The program 1540 may be stored as software in the memory 1530 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1542 , middleware 1544 , or an application 1546 .

The input module 1550 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 1520 ) of the electronic device 1501 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1501 . The input module 1550 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 1555 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1501 . The sound output module 1555 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.

The display module 1560 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1501 . The display module 1560 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 1560 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 1570 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1570 acquires a sound through the input module 1550 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 1555 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1501 . The electronic device 1502) (eg, a speaker or headphones) may output sound.

The sensor module 1576 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1501 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1576 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 1577 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 1501 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1502 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 1577 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 1578 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1501 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1502 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1578 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 1579 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1579 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1580 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1580 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1588 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1501 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 1588 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 1589 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1501 . According to an embodiment, the battery 1589 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1590 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1501 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1502, the electronic device 1504, or the server 1508). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 1590 operates independently of the processor 1520 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 1590 is a wireless communication module 1592 (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 1594 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 1598 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1599 (eg, legacy). It may communicate with the external electronic device 1504 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, 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 components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 1592 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1596 within a communication network, such as the first network 1598 or the second network 1599 . The electronic device 1501 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 1592 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 1592 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 1592 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 1592 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1501 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1504 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 1599 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1592 provides a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realization of eMBB, loss coverage for realization of mMTC (eg, 164 dB or less), or U-plane latency (for URLLC realization) ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 1597 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1597 may include an 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 1597 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 1598 or the second network 1599 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1590 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1590 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 1597 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 1597 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 1501 and the external electronic device 1504 through the server 1508 connected to the second network 1599 . Each of the external electronic devices 1502 and 1504 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 1501 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations performed by the electronic device 1501 may be performed by one or more external electronic devices 1502 , 1504 , or 1508 . For example, when the electronic device 1501 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 1501 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received 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 1501 . The electronic device 1501 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 1501 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1504 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 1508 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 1504 or the server 1508 may be included in the second network 1599 . The electronic device 1501 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a fixing structure 110 ; a first sliding structure 120 slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction; a second sliding structure 130 slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a second direction D2 or a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a display 140 in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the fixed structure, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure; a first roll bar 171 coupled to the first sliding structure to move together with the first sliding structure and extending in the second direction; and a second roll bar 173 coupled to the second sliding structure to move together with the second sliding structure and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar , wherein the display is located inside the first sliding structure by sliding of the main area 141 in which the state exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maintained, or the first sliding structure. a first sub-region 143 exposed to the outside and a second sub-region 145 positioned inside the second sliding structure by sliding of the second sliding structure or exposed to the outside of the second sliding structure, The first sub-region may partially surround the first roll bar, and the second sub-region may partially surround the second roll bar.

In various embodiments, the first sub region 143 extends from an edge of the main region 141 in the first direction D1 , and the first sliding structure 120 slides the first sliding structure 120 . It is configured to move through a space between the sidewall of the structure and the first roll bar 171 , and the second sub region 145 extends from an edge of the main region in the second direction D2, and 2 It may be configured to move through the space between the sidewall of the second sliding structure and the second roll bar 173 by sliding of the sliding structure 130 .

In various embodiments, in the electronic device 100 , the main region 141 forms an outer surface of the electronic device, and the first sub region 143 is located inside the first sliding structure 120 , a basic state in which the second sub-region 145 is located inside the second sliding structure 130 ; and a first expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region and at least a portion of the second sub-region form the outer surface of the electronic device together with the main region.

In various embodiments, in the electronic device 100 , at least a portion of the first sub-region 143 forms the main region 141 and the outer surface of the electronic device, and the second sub-region 145 . a second expanded state located inside the second sliding structure 130; and a third expanded state in which at least a portion of the second sub-region forms the main region and the outer surface of the electronic device, and the first sub-region is located inside the first sliding structure. .

In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be directly deformable from any one state of the basic state, the first extended state, the second extended state, and the third extended state to another state. .

In various embodiments, the sliding of the first sliding structure 120 and the sliding of the second sliding structure 130 may be performed independently of each other.

In various embodiments, the first roll bar 171 includes a first curved surface 171a partially surrounded by the display 140 , and the second roll bar 173 is partially surrounded by the display 140 . It may include an enclosed second curved surface 171b.

In various embodiments, the first roll bar 171 is formed such that the first curved surface 171a has a first radius of curvature R1, and the second roll bar 173 is the second curved surface 171b. It may be formed to have a second radius of curvature R2 smaller than the first radius of curvature.

In various embodiments, the first sub-region 143 moves along the first curved surface 171a of the first roll bar 171 in response to the sliding of the first sliding structure 120 , The second sub-region 145 may move along the second curved surface 171b of the second roll bar 173 in response to the sliding of the second sliding structure 130 .

In various embodiments, in the basic state, the first sub-region 143 and the second sub-region 145 may be positioned to face the rear surface of the main region 141 in a partially overlapping state. can

In various embodiments, a bracket 150 coupled to the fixing structure 110 and disposed at least a portion of the main region 141 is further included, and in the basic state, the first sub region 143 . At least a portion of the second sub-region 145 may be positioned between the bracket and the fixing structure, and at least a part of the second sub-region 145 may be positioned between at least a part of the first sub-region and the bracket.

In various embodiments, in the basic state, a portion of the main region 141 and a portion of the first sub-region 143 are bent at a specified first curvature along the curved surface of the first roll bar 171 , Another portion of the main area and a portion of the second sub area 145 are bent at a second curvature designated along the curved surface of the second roll bar 173 , and the display 140 may include the first sub area The first curvature and the second curvature may be configured to be different from each other to avoid interference between the and the second sub-region.

In various embodiments, in the basic state, at least a portion of the first sub-region 143 is configured to face the main region 141 while forming a first interval, and the second sub-region 145 is at least A portion may be configured to face the main region while forming a second interval different from the first interval.

In various embodiments, the first gap may be formed to be larger than the second gap.

In various embodiments, a portion of the first display support member 161 attached to the rear surface of the first sub-region 143; and a second display support member 163, a portion of which is attached to the rear surface of the second sub-region 145, wherein the first display support member partially surrounds the first roll bar 171, The second display support member may partially surround the second roll bar 173 .

In various embodiments, the first roll bar 171 includes a first curved surface 171a having a first radius of curvature R1, and the second roll bar 173 includes the first radius of curvature R1. a second curved surface 171b having a second radius of curvature R2 different from At least a portion of the second display support member 163 may be configured to contact the second curved surface and slide along the second curved surface.

In various embodiments, the first sliding structure 120 includes first guide grooves 181 disposed on sidewalls positioned at both ends of the first roll bar 171 , and the second sliding structure 130 . ) includes second guide grooves 181 disposed on sidewalls positioned at both ends of the second roll bar 173 , and the first display support member 161 has at least a portion of the first guide grooves. accommodated in and configured to move along the first guide groove, the second display support member 163 being at least partially accommodated in the second guide groove and configured to move along the second guide groove can

In various embodiments, the bracket 150 is coupled to the fixing structure 110, at least a portion of the main area 141 is disposed; a first driving member 192 providing a driving force for movement of the first roll bar 171; and a second driving member 193 providing a driving force for movement of the second roll bar 173, wherein the first driving member connects between the bracket and the first roll bar, and is configured to be compressed or stretched in a direction parallel to the first direction D1, the second driving member connects between the bracket and the second roll bar, and is compressed in a direction parallel to the second direction D2 Or it may be configured to be tensioned.

A slideable electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment disclosed in this document includes a first housing 110 ; a second housing 120 slidably coupled to the first housing in a first direction D1 or in a direction opposite to the first direction; a third housing 130 slidably coupled to the first housing in a second direction D2 or in a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a display in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the first housing, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the second housing and the third housing; a first roll bar 171 coupled to the second housing to move together with the second housing and extending in the second direction; and a second roll bar (173) coupled to the third housing to move together with the third housing and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar; The display 140 includes a main region 141 in which the state exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maintained, and is located inside the second housing by sliding of the second housing or outside the second housing. a first sub-region 143 exposed and a second sub-region 145 positioned inside the third housing or exposed outside the third housing by sliding of the third housing, wherein the first sub-region partially surrounds the first roll bar, the second sub-region partially surrounds the second roll bar, the electronic device, wherein the main region forms the outer surface of the electronic device, and the first sub-region comprises: a basic state in which the second sub-region is located inside the first housing and the second sub-region is located inside the second housing; and a first expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region and at least a portion of the second sub-region form the outer surface of the electronic device together with the main region.

In various embodiments, the first housing 110 includes a first plate 111, a first sidewall 112 and a second sidewall 113 extending from the first plate and disposed perpendicular to each other, The second housing 120 includes a second plate 121 , a third sidewall 122 extending from the second plate, a fourth sidewall 123 , and a fifth sidewall 124 , and the third The housing 130 includes a third plate 131 , a sixth sidewall 132 extending from the third plate, a seventh sidewall 133 , and an eighth sidewall 134 , wherein the second plate includes the As the second housing slides, it moves between the first plate and the third plate, and the third plate moves on the second plate as the third housing slides, and the first roll bar 171 . extends substantially parallel to the fifth sidewall, both ends are coupled to the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall, and the second roll bar 173 extends substantially parallel to the eighth sidewall, Both ends may be coupled to the sixth sidewall and the seventh sidewall.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device 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 device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "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 , B, or C" each 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 element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, for example, and interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part 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).

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1536 or external memory 1538) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 1501) may be implemented as software (eg, a program 1540) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 1520 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 1501 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. 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-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^™ ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. . 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 identically or similarly to those 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 are executed sequentially, in parallel, repetitively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

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In an electronic device,
fixed structures;
a first sliding structure slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction;
a second sliding structure slidably coupled to the fixing structure in a second direction or a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction;
a display in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the fixed structure, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure;
a first roll bar coupled to the first sliding structure to move together with the first sliding structure and extending in the second direction; and
a second roll bar coupled to the second sliding structure to move together with the second sliding structure and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar; and ,
The display is
A main region exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maintained; a second sub-region located inside the second sliding structure or exposed to the outside of the second sliding structure by sliding of the sliding structure;
the first sub-region partially surrounds the first roll bar;
and the second sub-region partially surrounds the second roll bar. The method according to claim 1,
The first sub-region,
It extends from the first direction edge of the main area and is configured to move through the space between the sidewall of the first sliding structure and the first roll bar by sliding of the first sliding structure,
The second sub-region,
The electronic device, which extends from the second direction edge of the main area and is configured to move through a space between a sidewall of the second sliding structure and the second roll bar by sliding of the second sliding structure. The method according to claim 1,
The electronic device is
a basic state in which the main region forms an outer surface of the electronic device, the first sub region is located inside the first sliding structure, and the second sub region is located inside the second sliding structure; and
and a first expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region and at least a portion of the second sub-region form the outer surface of the electronic device together with the main region. 4. The method according to claim 3,
The electronic device is
a second expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region forms the main region and the outer surface of the electronic device, and the second sub-region is located inside the second sliding structure; and
a third expanded state in which at least a portion of the second sub-region forms the main region and the outer surface of the electronic device, and the first sub-region is located inside the first sliding structure; . 5. The method according to claim 4,
the electronic device
The electronic device is capable of being directly transformed from any one of the basic state, the first extended state, the second extended state, and the third extended state to another state. The method according to claim 1,
The sliding of the first sliding structure and the sliding of the second sliding structure are performed independently of each other. The method according to claim 1,
the first roll bar comprises a first curved surface partially surrounded by the display;
and the second roll bar includes a second curved surface partially surrounded by the display. 8. The method of claim 7,
The first roll bar is formed so that the first curved surface has a first radius of curvature,
The second roll bar is formed such that the second curved surface has a second radius of curvature that is smaller than the first radius of curvature. 9. The method of claim 8,
The first sub-region moves along the first curved surface of the first roll bar in response to the sliding of the first sliding structure,
The second sub-region moves along the second curved surface of the second roll bar in response to sliding of the second sliding structure. 4. The method according to claim 3,
In the above basic state,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first sub-region and the second sub-region are positioned to face a rear surface of the main region with at least a partially overlapping state. 11. The method of claim 10,
It further includes; a bracket coupled to the fixing structure, at least a portion of the main area is disposed,
In the above basic state,
At least a portion of the first sub-region is located between the bracket and the fixing structure,
At least a portion of the second sub-region is positioned between at least a portion of the first sub-region and the bracket. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the above basic state,
A portion of the main area and a portion of the first sub area are bent at a predetermined first curvature along the curved surface of the first roll bar;
Another portion of the main area and a portion of the second sub area are bent at a second curvature designated along the curved surface of the second roll bar;
and the display is configured such that the first curvature and the second curvature are different from each other to avoid interference between the first sub-region and the second sub-region. 4. The method according to claim 3,
In the above basic state,
At least a portion of the first sub region is configured to face the main region while forming a first interval,
The electronic device, wherein at least a portion of the second sub-region faces the main region while forming a second gap different from the first gap. 14. The method of claim 13,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first gap is larger than the second gap. The method according to claim 1,
a first display support member, a portion of which is attached to a rear surface of the first sub-region; and
Further comprising; a second display support member, a portion of which is attached to the rear surface of the second sub-region;
the first display support member partially surrounds the first roll bar;
and the second display support member partially surrounds the second roll bar. 16. The method of claim 15,
The first roll bar includes a first curved surface having a first radius of curvature,
the second roll bar includes a second curved surface having a second radius of curvature different from the first radius of curvature;
At least a portion of the first display support member is configured to contact the first curved surface and slide along the first curved surface,
and at least a portion of the second display support member is configured to contact the second curved surface and slide along the second curved surface. 16. The method of claim 15,
The first sliding structure includes first guide grooves disposed on sidewalls positioned at both ends of the first roll bar,
The second sliding structure includes second guide grooves disposed on sidewalls positioned at both ends of the second roll bar,
The first display support member, at least a part of which is accommodated in the first guide groove and is configured to move along the first guide groove,
The second display support member, at least a part of which is accommodated in the second guide groove and is configured to move along the second guide groove. The method according to claim 1,
a bracket coupled to the fixing structure and disposed at least a portion of the main area;
a first driving member providing a driving force for moving the first roll bar; and
Further comprising; a second driving member providing a driving force for moving the second roll bar;
The first driving member connects between the bracket and the first roll bar and is configured to be compressed or stretched in a direction parallel to the first direction,
The second driving member connects between the bracket and the second roll bar and is configured to be compressed or stretched in a direction parallel to the second direction. A slideable electronic device comprising:
a first housing;
a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction;
a third housing slidably coupled to the first housing in a second direction or a direction opposite to the second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction;
a display in which at least a portion is fixedly disposed on the first housing, and an area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is expanded or reduced in response to sliding of the second housing and the third housing;
a first roll bar coupled to the second housing to move together with the second housing and extending in the second direction; and
a second roll bar coupled to the third housing to move together with the third housing and extending in the first direction, the second roll bar being disposed substantially perpendicular to the first roll bar; and
The display is
A main area exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maintained, a first sub area located inside the second housing by sliding of the second housing or exposed to the outside of the second housing, and sliding of the third housing and a second sub-region located inside the third housing or exposed to the outside of the third housing by
the first sub-region partially surrounds the first roll bar;
the second sub-region partially surrounds the second roll bar;
The electronic device is
a basic state in which the main region forms the outer surface of the electronic device, the first sub region is located inside the first housing, and the second sub region is located inside the second housing; and
and a first expanded state in which at least a portion of the first sub-region and at least a portion of the second sub-region together with the main region form the outer surface of the electronic device. 20. The method of claim 19,
The first housing includes a first plate, a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending from the first plate and disposed perpendicular to each other,
The second housing includes a second plate, a third sidewall extending from the second plate, a fourth sidewall, and a fifth sidewall,
The third housing includes a third plate, a sixth sidewall extending from the third plate, a seventh sidewall, and an eighth sidewall,
The second plate moves between the first plate and the third plate as the second housing slides,
The third plate moves on the second plate as the third housing slides,
the first roll bar extends substantially parallel to the fifth sidewall, and both ends are coupled to the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall;
The second roll bar extends substantially parallel to the eighth sidewall, and both ends are coupled to the sixth sidewall and the seventh sidewall.

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