KR20220048416A - Electronic device including flexible display - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes: a first structure; a second structure slidably coupled to the first structure in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a display in which at least a portion thereof is placed in the first structure and another portion thereof is received in the second structure, wherein the display is configured such that the size of an exposed area forming a front surface of the electronic device varies in response to a sliding operation of the second structure; a display support member disposed on the rear surface of the partial area of the display to support a partial area of the display; a first driving member connecting a portion of the first structure and a portion of the second structure, wherein the first driving member is configured to provide first driving force to the second structure to move the second structure in the first direction; and a second driving member disposed in at least one of the first structure and the display support member, wherein the second driving member is configured to provide second driving force to the display support member to move a portion of the display support member in the first direction. Besides, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

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. The electronic device may include at least one driving source that provides a driving force required when the flexible display is expanded.

For example, the driving source may be implemented using an elastic member, but when the elastic member is used, the operation of the electronic device may be inhibited as driving force is lost due to friction between components of the electronic device. In addition, when the user changes the state of the electronic device, an external force must be applied to the electronic device, and excessive force may be required when the extended electronic device is reduced.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a driving member capable of providing a plurality of driving forces during a partial section of an expansion operation when the display of the electronic device is expanded.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a first structure; a second structure slidably coupled to the first structure in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction; At least a part of the display is disposed in the first structure and the other part is accommodated in the second structure, and the size of the exposed area forming the front surface of the electronic device is different in the display corresponding to the sliding operation of the second structure. constructed to be; a display support member disposed on a rear surface of the partial area of the display to support the partial area of the display; A first driving member connecting a portion of the first structure and a portion of the second structure, wherein the first driving member applies a first driving force to the second structure to move the second structure in the first direction configured to provide; and a second driving member disposed on at least one of the first structure and the display supporting member, wherein the second driving member applies a second driving force to the display supporting member to move a portion of the display supporting member in the first direction. configured to provide; may include.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a first structure; a second structure slidably coupled to the first structure in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction; A display in which a width of an exposed area forming a front surface of the electronic device is changed in response to a sliding operation of the second structure with respect to the first structure, wherein the display is configured as the second structure slides in the first direction configured to increase the width of the exposed area and decrease the width of the exposed area according to the sliding operation in the second direction; a display support member disposed on a rear surface of a partial area of the display; a first drive member configured to provide a first drive force to the second structure; and a second driving member configured to provide a second driving force to a portion of the display supporting member, wherein the electronic device includes a first state in which the width of the exposed area is the first width, and the width of the exposed area is the a second state having a second width greater than the first width; and a third state having a third width greater than the first width and smaller than the second width of the exposed region, wherein the first driving member includes: configured to provide the first driving force in the first direction to the second structure in a deformation section defined between the first state and the second state when transformed from the first state to the second state, A second driving member, when transformed from the first state to the second state, is attached to the display supporting member in the first direction in a first section defined between the first state and the third state during the deformation section. and may be configured to provide the second driving force.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, when the electronic device is deformed from a closed state to an open state, the first driving force and the second driving force act together at the beginning of a deformation operation, thereby driving force for deformation of the electronic device can be secured and the behavior can be improved.

In addition, in the electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, when the electronic device is deformed from an open state to a closed state, the first driving force acts at the beginning of the deforming operation and the second driving force is applied at the end of the deforming operation. By acting together with the first driving force, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from being required when the electronic device is deformed.

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

1 is a diagram illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
2 is a diagram illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
5 illustrates a first driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 illustrates an operation of a first driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
7 illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 illustrates an operation of a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
10 illustrates a locking structure between a first structure and a second structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 illustrates an operation in which a driving force by a first driving member and a second driving member of an electronic device acts, according to an exemplary embodiment.
12 illustrates an operation in which a state of an electronic device is changed according to an embodiment.
13 illustrates a change in a sliding driving force in an operation in which a state of an electronic device is transformed from a first state to a second state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 illustrates a change in a sliding driving force in an operation in which a state of an electronic device is transformed from a second state to a first state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
15A illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
15B illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
16 is an exploded perspective view of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
17 illustrates a third driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
18 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
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 diagram illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 2 is a diagram illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

1 and 2 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , and a display 160 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a slideable type or rollable type electronic device, in a first state (eg, a closed mode or a reduced mode) and a second state ( e.g. open mode or extended mode). The first state and the second state of the electronic device 100 may be determined according to a relative position of the second structure 140 with respect to the first structure 110 . The electronic device 100 may be deformable (or switched) between the first state and the second state by a user's manipulation or mechanical operation.

In an embodiment, in the first state, the area (or size) of the display 160 exposed (or forming the front surface) as the front surface (eg, the surface facing the +z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 is relative. may mean a reduced state (see FIG. 1). The second state may refer to a state in which the area (or size) of the display 160 exposed to (or forming the front surface of) of the electronic device 100 is relatively expanded (refer to FIG. 2 ). For example, the second state may be a state in which the area of the display 160 visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 is formed larger than that in the first state, and the area exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may be formed. The area of the display 160 may form a maximum size when the electronic device 100 is in the second state. In addition, in the first state, a portion of the second structure 140 (eg, at least a portion of the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 ) is inside the decorative members 125 and 126 of the first structure 110 . By being located in the second structure 140 may mean a closed state (closed state) with respect to the first structure (110). The second state is an open state in which the second structure 140 is opened with respect to the first structure 110 as portions of the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 protrude from the first structure 110 . ) can mean

In an embodiment, the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 may be coupled to each other to enable a sliding operation relative to each other. The second structure 140 may be slidably coupled to one side of the first structure 110 . For example, the first structure 110 may be a fixed structure, and the second structure 140 may be a structure that is relatively movable with respect to the first structure 110 . The second structure 140 is to be coupled to one side of the first structure 110 to enable sliding in both directions (D1, D2) (eg, +x/-x-axis direction) with respect to the first structure 110 . can

In an embodiment, the second structure 140 may deform the electronic device 100 into the first state and the second state according to a sliding operation with respect to the first structure 110 . For example, in the electronic device 100 , in the first state (eg, the state of FIG. 1 ), the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 in the second state ( Example: it can be transformed to the state of FIG. 2 ). Conversely, the electronic device 100 may be deformed to the first state by moving the second structure 140 in the second direction D2 with respect to the first structure 110 in the second state.

In an embodiment, in the display 160 , the size (or area) of the area visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may be changed in response to the sliding operation of the second structure 140 . While the display 160 is supported by some other components of the electronic device 100 (eg, the bracket 130 and the display support member 170 of FIG. 3 ), the second structure 140 performs a sliding operation. Accordingly, the exposed area may be expanded or reduced by rotating and linearly moving at least a portion thereof. The display 160 may include an at least partially flexible portion.

In an embodiment, the display 160 may include a first area 161 and a second area 162 extending from the first area 161 . The first region 161 may form the front surface of the electronic device 100 . For example, the first region 161 may maintain a state visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 regardless of the state of the electronic device 100 . The second region 162 may form the front surface of the electronic device 100 in the second state. For example, whether the second region 162 is exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may be determined in response to the state of the electronic device 100 . The area of the second region 162 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may be variable according to the sliding distance of the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, the second region 162 may extend from the first region 161 in one direction. For example, the direction in which the second region 162 extends from the first region is substantially the same as the first direction D1 in which the second structure 140 moves when the electronic device 100 is expanded. can be the same. For example, the first area 161 may mean a partial area of the display 160 that is visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 in the first state. The second region 162 is located inside the electronic device 100 in the first state, and in the second state, at least a part of the electronic device 100 is visually exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 100 . It can mean an area.

In an embodiment, the first state may be a state in which the first region 161 forms the front surface of the electronic device 100 and the second region 162 is located inside the second structure 140 . The second state may be a state in which at least a portion of the second region 162 forms the front surface of the electronic device 100 together with the first region 161 . The display 160 may be visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 and form a screen display area in which predetermined visual information (or screen) is displayed. For example, in the first state, the screen display area may be formed by the first area 161 . In the second state, the screen display area may be formed by a portion of the second area 162 and the first area 161 . In the second state, the electronic device 100 may provide a screen display area that is larger than that in the first state.

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

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display 160 , a display support member 170 , and a support bar. 180 , a first driving member 210 , a second driving member 220 , a circuit board 194 , and a battery 195 may be included.

In an embodiment, the first structure 110 may include a first case 120 , a rear cover 191 , and a bracket 130 . For example, the first structure 110 may be formed through a coupling structure in which the bracket 130 and the rear cover 191 are respectively coupled to the first case 120 . The rear cover 191 and the bracket 130 may be fixed to the first case 120 , and the second structure 140 is provided with respect to the first case 120 , the rear cover 191 and the bracket 130 . relatively mobile. For example, the first structure 110 may be a fixed structure serving as a reference for the relative movement of the second structure 140 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the first structure 110 is configured such that the first case 120, the bracket 130, and the rear cover 191 are assembled, but this is exemplary, and the first structure 110 is the first At least some of the case 120 , the bracket 130 , and the rear cover 191 may be configured to be integrally formed.

In an embodiment, the first case 120 may be disposed between the bracket 130 and the rear cover 191 . The first case 120 may form a part of the exterior of the electronic device 100 together with the rear cover 191 . A bracket 130 and a rear cover 191 may be respectively coupled to the first case 120 . For example, the bracket 130 may be coupled to the front direction (eg, +z-axis direction) of the first case 120 , and the rear cover 191 may be coupled to the rear direction (eg: -z-axis direction).

In an embodiment, the first case 120 may include a first plate portion 121 and a plurality of sidewalls 122 , 123 , and 124 extending from edges of the first plate portion 121 .

In an embodiment, the first plate portion 121 may be formed to be substantially planar, and may face the bracket 130 and the rear cover 191 . For example, a circuit board 194 or a battery 195 may be disposed between the first plate part 121 and the bracket 130 , and a rear cover 191 is disposed on the rear surface of the first plate part 121 . can be combined.

In one embodiment, the plurality of sidewalls 122 , 123 , 124 extend substantially vertically from the first plate portion 121 and include a first sidewall 122 and a second sidewall 123 facing each other, and a second A third sidewall 124 extending substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 may be included. The first sidewall 122 may extend substantially vertically from one end of the first plate portion 121 in the longitudinal direction (eg, an edge portion in the +y-axis direction) toward the bracket 130 . The second sidewall 123 may extend substantially vertically from the other end of the first plate portion 121 in the longitudinal direction (eg, an edge portion in the -y-axis direction) to face the first sidewall 122 . The third sidewall 124 may extend substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 to connect the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 .

In an embodiment, the first sidewall 122 may form a side of the side of the electronic device 100 facing the +y-axis direction, and the second sidewall 123 may be a side of the side of the electronic device 100 that is -y A side surface facing the axial direction may be formed, and the third sidewall 124 may form a side surface facing the +x-axis direction among side surfaces of the electronic device 100 . The first case 120 may be formed to have an open portion facing the third sidewall 124 . The second structure 140 (eg, the second case 150 ) is formed in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first case 120 through the open portion of the first case 120 . ) can be moved to

In an embodiment, the first case 120 may further include decorative members 125 and 126 respectively coupled to the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 . The decorative members 125 and 126 may include a first decorative member 125 coupled to the first sidewall 122 and a second decorative member 126 coupled to the second sidewall 123 . The decorative members 125 and 126 may improve the appearance completeness and aesthetics of the electronic device 100 . For example, in the first state, the first decorative member 125 and the second decorative member 126 may cover a portion of the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 of the second structure 140 . (eg see Figure 1). According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative members 125 and 126 may be integrally formed with the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 .

In an embodiment, the rear cover 191 may form a rear surface (eg, a surface facing the -z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 . The rear cover 191 may be coupled to the rear surface of the first case 120 . The rear cover 191 may be formed in a shape substantially corresponding to the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 . According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the rear cover 191 may be integrally formed with the first case 120 .

In an embodiment, the bracket 130 may be coupled to the first case 120 . For example, the bracket 130 is coupled to the first case 120 , so that other components of the electronic device 100 (eg, the circuit board 194 ) are disposed between the first plate portion 121 and the bracket 130 . Alternatively, a space in which the battery 195 may be disposed may be formed. The bracket 130 may support a partial area of the display 160 , the circuit board 194 , or the battery 195 . The bracket 130 may be substantially plate-shaped, and may be formed of a material having a specified rigidity.

In an embodiment, the bracket 130 includes the first surface 131 facing the front direction (eg, the +z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 and the opposite direction of the first surface 131 (eg, the -z-axis direction). direction) facing the second surface 132 . For example, the second surface 132 may face the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 .

In an embodiment, the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 may support at least a partial area of the display 160 . The first surface 131 may be formed to be flat to support the display 160 . A portion of the first area 161 of the display 160 may be disposed on the first surface 131 . For example, a portion of the first area 161 of the display 160 may be fixed to the bracket 130 by being attached to the first surface 131 . A circuit board 194 and a battery 195 may be disposed on the second surface 132 of the bracket 130 . The circuit board 194 and the battery 195 may be fixed to the bracket 130 by being coupled to the second surface 132 .

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may be connected to one side of the bracket 130 . For example, a structure (eg, the connection part 135 of FIG. 4 ) to which the first driving member 210 is connected may be formed on one side of the bracket 130 . The bracket 130 may include a first edge portion 133 facing the first direction D1 and a second edge portion 134 facing the second direction D2 . For example, the first edge portion 133 and the second edge portion 134 may extend substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140 . The first driving member 210 may be connected to the first edge portion 133 of the bracket 130 .

In an embodiment, the second structure 140 may include a second case 150 and a guide member 192 . For example, the second structure 140 may be formed through a coupling structure in which the guide member 192 is coupled to one side of the second case 150 . The second case 150 and the guide member 192 may move together in both directions D1 and D2 with respect to the first structure 110 .

In an embodiment, the second case 150 may move in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first case 120 . The second case 150 may slide in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first case 120 in a state in which at least a part of the second case 150 is disposed inside the first case 120 . For example, a portion of the member of the second case 150 may be surrounded by the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 and the plurality of sidewalls 122 , 123 , and 124 . A guide member 192 and a support bar 180 may be coupled to the second case 150 . For example, the second case 150 may move with respect to the first case 120 together with the guide member 192 and the support bar 180 .

In an embodiment, the second case 150 may include a second plate portion 151 and a plurality of sidewalls 152 , 153 , and 154 extending from edges of the second plate portion 151 .

In an embodiment, the second plate portion 151 may be formed to be substantially planar, and may be substantially parallel to the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 . The second plate part 151 may be disposed between the first plate part 121 and the bracket 130 . For example, the second case 150 may move relative to the first case 120 in a state where the second plate part 151 partially overlaps the first plate part 121 .

In an embodiment, a first locking protrusion 231 may be formed on the second plate portion 151 . The first locking protrusion 231 is caught by a locking structure (not shown) formed on the first case 120 (eg, the second locking protrusion 232 of FIG. 10 ), so that the second case 150 is moved in the first direction. Moving to (D1) can be restricted. For example, the electronic device 100 may be locked to maintain the first state by the first locking protrusion 231 . A locking structure by the first locking protrusion 231 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 10 .

In one embodiment, the plurality of sidewalls 152 , 153 , 154 extend substantially perpendicularly from the second plate portion 151 and include a fourth sidewall 152 and a fifth sidewall 153 facing each other, and a fourth and a sixth sidewall 154 extending substantially perpendicular to the sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 . The fourth sidewall 152 may extend vertically from one end of the second plate portion 151 in the longitudinal direction (eg, an edge portion in the +y-axis direction). The fifth sidewall 153 may extend vertically from the other end of the second plate portion 151 in the longitudinal direction (eg, an edge portion in the -y-axis direction) to face the fourth sidewall 152 . The sixth sidewall 154 may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 to connect the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the sixth sidewall 154 may extend from the second plate portion 151 while forming a curved surface. However, this is an example, and the shape of the sixth sidewall 154 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

In an embodiment, the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 may extend substantially parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the second case 150 , and the sixth sidewall 154 may It may extend substantially perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2. The fourth sidewall 152 may extend parallel to the first sidewall 122 of the first case 120 , and the fifth sidewall 153 may be parallel to the second sidewall 123 of the first case 120 . can be extended The second case 150 is a first case such that the fourth sidewall 152 faces the inner surface of the first sidewall 122 , and the fifth sidewall 153 faces the inner surface of the second sidewall 123 . It may be disposed inside the 120 . For example, in the second case 150 , the fourth sidewall 152 partially overlaps the first sidewall 122 and the fifth sidewall 153 partially overlaps the second sidewall 123 . , may be moved relative to the first case (120).

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 together with the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 of the electronic device ( 100). For example, in the second state, the fourth sidewall 152 together with the first sidewall 122 may form a side of the electronic device 100 that faces the +y-axis direction. In the second state, the fifth sidewall 153 together with the second sidewall 123 may form a side surface of the electronic device 100 that faces the -y-axis direction. When the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 are covered by the first sidewall 122 and the second sidewall 123 and the electronic device 100 ) may not be exposed in the lateral direction (eg, the y-axis direction). The sixth sidewall 154 may face the third sidewall 124 , and may form a side surface of the electronic device 100 facing the -x-axis direction. The second case 150 may be formed to have an open portion facing the sixth sidewall 154 .

In an embodiment, the guide member 192 may guide the movement of the display 160 and the display support member 170 . A guide groove 1921 in which both ends of the display support member 170 in the longitudinal direction (eg, in the y-axis direction) may be disposed in the guide member 192 may be formed. For example, in a state in which both ends of the display support member 170 in the longitudinal direction are inserted into the guide groove 1921 , the guide groove 1921 corresponds to the movement of the second case 150 and the guide member 192 . can be moved along. The guide member 192 may guide the display support member 170 to move along a predetermined path (or trajectory) corresponding to the guide groove 1921 , and may support the display support member 170 to maintain a flat state. can

In an embodiment, the guide member 192 is disposed on the first guide member 192a disposed on the fourth sidewall 152 of the second case 150 and the fifth sidewall 153 of the second case 150 . It may include a second guide member (192b) that is. The first guide member 192a and the second guide member 192b may be disposed to face each other inside the second case 150 . The first guide member 192a and the second guide member 192b may be formed in shapes corresponding to the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 , respectively.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the guide member 192 may be configured as a separate component from the second case 150 , and may be provided in a structure coupled to the second case 150 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the guide member 192 may be integrally formed with the second case 150 . For example, the guide member 192 may be integrally formed with the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 , or guide grooves formed on inner surfaces of the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 . (1921) may be formed.

In an embodiment, the display 160 may be supported by the bracket 130 and the display support member 170 . For example, a partial area of the display 160 may be fixed to the first structure 110 by being supported by the bracket 130 , and another partial area of the display 160 may be supported by the display supporting member 170 while being supported by the second structure. It may be configured to rotate and move in a straight line in response to the sliding operation of 140 .

In an embodiment, the display 160 may include a first area 161 and a second area 162 extending from the first area 161 . A portion of the first region 161 may be disposed on the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 . For example, a portion of the first region 161 may be fixed by being adhered to the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 . The second region 162 may be supported by the display support member 170 . For example, the display support member 170 may be attached to the rear surface of the second area 162 , and the second area 162 may move together with the display support member 170 .

In an embodiment, the display support member 170 may support at least a partial area of the display 160 . The display support member 170 may be attached to the rear surface of the display 160 , and at least a portion thereof may be bent (or bent) in response to the sliding of the second structure 140 . For example, the display support member 170 may be implemented in a bendable shape to form a partially curved surface in response to the sliding of the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, the support bar 180 may be disposed in the second case 150 to move together with the second structure 140 . For example, the support bar 180 may be positioned adjacent to the sixth sidewall 154 inside the second case 150 , and both ends of the support bar 180 may be disposed on the fourth sidewall 152 and the fifth sidewall 153 , respectively. can be combined. The support bar 180 may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the second structure 140 . The first driving member 210 may be connected to one side of the support bar 180 . At least a portion of the support bar 180 may be surrounded by the display support member 170 . At least a portion of the display support member 170 may move along one surface of the support bar 180 in response to the sliding of the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may provide a driving force for moving the second structure 140 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 . For example, one end of the first driving member 210 may be connected to the first edge portion 133 of the bracket 130 , and the other end may be connected to the support bar 180 . The first driving member 210 may generate a driving force for pushing the support bar 180 in the first direction D1 with respect to the bracket 130 . For example, in the second case 150, as the first driving member 210 applies a driving force to the support bar 180 in the first direction D1, the first direction ( D1) can be moved.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may provide a driving force for moving one end of the display support member 170 in the first direction D1 . For example, the second driving member 220 may be disposed in the first case 120 of the first structure 110 . The second driving member 220 may generate a driving force for pushing one end of the display support member 170 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first case 120 .

In an embodiment, the circuit board 194 may be disposed on the first structure 110 . The circuit board 194 may be disposed between the bracket 130 and the first case 120 . For example, the circuit board 194 may be fixed to the first structure 110 by being supported by the bracket 130 . The circuit board 194 may move relative to the second structure 140 together with the first structure 110 during the sliding operation of the second structure 140 .

In one embodiment, the circuit board 194 may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flex PCB (RFPCB). Various electronic components included in the electronic device 100 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 194 . A processor (eg, processor 320 in FIG. 18 ), memory (eg, memory 330 in FIG. 18 ), and/or an interface (eg, interface 377 in FIG. 18 ) may be disposed on circuit board 194 . there is.

For example, the processor may include a main processor and/or a co-processor, wherein the main processor and/or co-processor 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, the battery 195 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 100 . The battery 195 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 100 or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device 100 . For example, the battery 195 may be disposed in the first structure 110 . The battery 195 may be fixed to the first structure 110 by being supported by the bracket 130 together with the circuit board 194 . The battery 195 may move relative to the second structure 140 together with the first structure 110 during the sliding operation of the second structure 140 .

The electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 3 is an example of a slideable (or rollable) type electronic device. The structure of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document is shown It is not limited to an embodiment. For example, the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a fixed structure and a movable structure that is relatively movable with respect to the fixed structure, and as the flexible display moves together with the movable structure, the display area expands or It may be provided in various types of slideable (or rollable) types that can be reduced.

4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first state of the electronic device, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second state of the electronic device.

FIG. 4(a) may be a view showing a cross-section A-A' of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4(b) may be a view showing a cross-section B-B' of the electronic device shown in FIG. there is.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display 160 , a display support member 170 , a support bar 180 , It may include a first driving member 210 and a second driving member 220 , and a battery 195 .

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 are the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 . Hereinafter, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is in a first state (eg, in FIG. 1 or FIG. 4 (a)) and in a second state by a sliding operation of the second structure 140 with respect to the first structure 110 . (eg, FIG. 2 or FIG. 4 (b)). The first structure 110 may be a relatively fixed structure with respect to the sliding of the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, the first structure 110 may include a first case 120 , a rear cover 191 , and a bracket 130 . For example, the second structure 140 may move in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first case 120 , the rear cover 191 , and the bracket 130 .

In an embodiment, a connection portion 135 to which the first driving member 210 is connected may be formed on one side of the bracket 130 . The first driving member 210 may be connected to the bracket 130 . For example, the bracket 130 includes a first edge portion 133 facing the support bar 180 and a second edge portion 134 facing the third sidewall 124 of the first case 120 . can do. The connecting portion 135 may be formed in the first edge portion 133 . For example, the connecting portion 135 may protrude from the first edge portion 133 toward the support bar 180 . For example, the connection part 135 may extend from the first edge part 133 in the first direction D1 .

In one embodiment, when the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 is viewed from above, the first plate portion 121 and the second plate portion 151 may partially overlap. The size of the area or width in which the first plate part 121 and the second plate part 151 overlap may be changed in response to the sliding operation of the second structure 140 . For example, the overlapping area of the first plate portion 121 and the second plate portion 151 may be relatively smaller in the second state than in the first state.

In an embodiment, the second structure 140 may be configured to move in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first structure 110 . For example, the second plate portion 151 of the second structure 140 (eg, the second plate portion 151 of the second case 150 of FIG. 3 ) includes the bracket 130 and the first plate portion ( 121) can be moved between The second plate part 151 may form the rear surface of the electronic device 100 together with the first plate part 121 or the rear cover 191 in the second state (eg, in FIG. 4B ). The support bar 180 may be coupled to the second structure 140 , and when the second structure 140 moves, the support bar 180 may move together with the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 160 may be disposed inside the second structure 140 . According to the sliding operation of the second structure 140 , at least a portion of the display 160 may be disposed inside the second structure 140 or may come out from the inside of the second structure 140 . For example, in the first state, the portion of the display 160 facing the rear direction (eg, -z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 to face the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 is , when the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 , it may come out from the inside of the second structure 140 and be exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 100 . In addition, when the second structure 140 moves in the second direction D2 in the second state, a portion of the display 160 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 enters the inside of the second structure 140 , It may be disposed to face the rear direction of the device 100 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (not shown), the display 160 may be visually exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 100 on the first case 120 , the rear cover 191 , and the second structure 140 . A transparent region (not shown) may be formed so that the For example, a transparent region may be formed in each of the first plate portion 121 , the rear cover 191 , and the second plate portion 151 at positions corresponding to each other, and a portion of the display 160 in the first state (eg, a part of the second region 162 ) is visually exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the transparent regions of the first plate part 121 , the second plate part 151 , and the rear cover 191 . can be Accordingly, when the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the screen display area of the display 160 may be formed on at least a portion of the front surface and at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic apparatus 100 .

In an embodiment, the display 160 includes a first area 161 forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 in a first state, and the first area 161 extending from the first area 161 in a second state. ) together with the second region 162 forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 . For example, the second region 162 may be disposed inside the second structure 140 in the first state, and in the second state, at least a portion of the second region 162 moves to the outside of the second structure 140 and thus the electronic device ( 100) can be formed.

In an embodiment, the first area 161 and the second area 162 of the display 160 may be arbitrarily divided areas according to whether the electronic device 100 is exposed in the front direction in the first state. . The position of the boundary dividing the first region 161 and the second region 162 is not limited to a specific position according to the illustrated embodiment. For example, when a portion of the second structure 140 surrounding the display 160 (eg, the sixth sidewall 154 of FIG. 3 ) is formed higher or lower than the illustrated embodiment, the first region corresponds to the illustrated embodiment. The positions 161 and the second region 162 may be changed.

In an embodiment, in the display 160 , at least a portion of the first region 161 may be fixed to the first structure 110 (eg, the bracket 130 ), and the second structure 140 may be the first As it moves in both directions D1 and D2 with respect to the structure 110 , a portion of the second area 162 is disposed inside the second structure 140 to face the first area 161 , or A portion of region 162 may be configured to protrude from the interior of second structure 140 to form substantially coplanar with first region 161 . A portion of the first area 161 may be supported by the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 , and another portion of the first area 161 may be supported by the display support member 170 . The second region 162 may be supported by the display support member 170 .

In an embodiment, the portion supported by the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 in the entire display 160 may be a portion that substantially maintains a flat surface regardless of the movement of the second structure 140 . Also, a portion of the entire display 160 supported by the display support member 170 may be a portion that is deformed into a curved surface or a flat surface according to the movement of the second structure 140 . For example, a portion of the display 160 supported by the bracket 130 may be a rigid portion, and a portion supported by the display support member 170 may be a flexible portion. According to the illustrated embodiment, the first region 161 may include a rigid portion and a portion of the flexible portion, and the second region 162 may include the remaining portion of the flexible portion. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the entire display 160 may be formed of a flexible material according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Also, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display 160 may be formed such that the rigid portion is positioned on both sides of the flexible portion.

In an embodiment, the display support member 170 may support a portion of the first area 161 and the second area 162 . For example, the display support member 170 may be attached at positions corresponding to a portion of the first area 161 and the second area 162 on the rear surface of the display 160 . The display support member 170 may move together with a partial area of the display 160 .

In an embodiment, the display support member 170 may include a plurality of bars (or protrusions) extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the second structure 140 . . For example, the display support member 170 may be formed in a form (eg, a multi-joint module or a multi-bar) in which a plurality of bars extending in a direction substantially parallel to the support bar 180 are disposed at regular intervals. For example, the display support member 170 may include a flexible track or a hinge rail. The display support member 170 may be bent at portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of bars.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the display support member 170 may include a first portion 171 and a second portion 172 extending from the first portion 171 . The first portion 171 may include the plurality of bars, and may be a partially bendable multi-joint portion (or multi-bar portion). The second portion 172 may extend from the first portion 171 in the second direction D2 and may form one end of the display support member 170 . The second portion 172 may be formed in a substantially plate shape and may have a specified rigidity. The second portion 172 may be formed to surround a corner portion of the second region 162 of the display 160 . For example, the second portion 172 may provide a function of protecting or supporting the edge portion of the display 160 . The second part 172 may receive a driving force from the second driving member 220 . According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (not shown), the second driving member 220 may be disposed on the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 (eg, refer to FIGS. 15A and 15B ).

In an embodiment, the display support member 170 may surround at least a portion of the support bar 180 , and may partially contact the support bar 180 . For example, the display support member 170 (or the display 160 ) may be bent with respect to the support bar 180 . A portion of the display support member 170 may be disposed between the second structure 140 and the support bar 180 , and along one surface of the support bar 180 in response to sliding of the second structure 140 . can move For example, when the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 in the first state, a portion of the display support member 170 (or the second region 162 ) supports the second structure 140 . It can come out of the space between the bars 180 . Conversely, when the second structure 140 moves in the second direction D2 in the second state, a portion of the display support member 170 (or the second region 162 ) is formed between the second structure 140 and the support bar 180 . ) can enter the space between

In an embodiment, the support bar 180 may guide the rotational movement of the display support member 170 and the display 160 . The support bar 180 may move in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first structure 110 together with the second structure 140 . The support bar 180 may be surrounded by the display support member 170 (or the display 160 ). For example, one surface of the support bar 180 in contact with the display support member 170 may be substantially curved such that at least a portion of the display support member 170 may rotate along one surface of the support bar 180 . can be formed with

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may be disposed between the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 . One end of the first driving member 210 may be connected to the connection portion 135 of the bracket 130 , and the other end may be connected to the support bar 180 . The first driving member 210 may provide a driving force capable of moving the support bar 180 from the bracket 130 in the first direction D1 by using the force of both ends to move away from each other. For example, the first driving member 210 may transmit the first driving force F_1 to the support bar 180 in the first direction D1 with respect to the bracket 130 . Accordingly, the second structure 140 may move together with the support bar 180 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 .

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may be implemented using an elastic member. In the first state, as both ends of the first driving member 210 are disposed close to each other, the elastic member may be in a compressed state. The first driving member 210 has both ends of the first driving member 210 moving away from each other as the elastic member is tensioned with the support bar 180 (eg, the first structure 110) relative to the bracket 130 ( Example: An elastic force (eg, a first driving force F_1 ) may be applied to the second structure 140 in the first direction D1 . The structure and operation of the first driving member 210 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 .

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be disposed on the first structure 110 , and may be configured to contact or separate from one end of the display support member 170 according to the state of the electronic device 100 . can For example, the second driving member 220 may be fixed to the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 , and the second driving member 220 may be a second portion of the display supporting member 170 . It may be configured to generate a force to push the 172 in the first direction D1.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may contact the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 in the first state. When deformed from the first state to the second state, the second driving member 220 is attached to one end (or the second part 172 ) of the display support member 170 with respect to the first case 120 . The second driving force F_2 may be applied in the direction D1. The second driving force F_2 is directly applied to the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 so that the display support member 170 (or the display 160) can rotate along the support bar 180 . It can act as a rotational kinetic force. According to the illustrated embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be implemented using an elastic member, but is not limited thereto. The structure and operation of the second driving member 220 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 .

5 illustrates a first driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 6 illustrates an operation of a first driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 and 6 , the first driving member 210 of the electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first arm 211 , a second arm 212 , and rotation. It may include a shaft 213 and a first elastic member 214 . The first driving member 210 may be configured such that the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 are rotatable with respect to each other about the rotation shaft 213 .

In an embodiment, the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may be rotatably connected using the rotation shaft 213 . For example, one end of the first arm 211 and one end of the second arm 212 may be connected through the rotation shaft 213 . The first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may rotate about the rotation shaft 213 within a designated range. The rotation shaft 213 may be substantially perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the second structure 140 .

In an embodiment, the first arm 211 may include a first connection shaft 215 formed at the other end of the first arm 211 . The second arm 212 may include a second connection shaft 216 formed at the other end of the second arm 212 . The first connection shaft 215 of the first arm 211 and the second connection shaft 216 of the second arm 212 are connected to each other according to the rotation of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 . You can get closer or farther away from it.

As described above, the first driving member 210 may connect the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 . The first connecting shaft 215 is a part of the first edge portion of the bracket 130 (eg, the first edge portion 133 in FIGS. 3 and 4 ) or a connection portion of the bracket 130 (eg, in FIG. 4 ). The connection part 135) may be connected, and the second connection shaft 216 may be connected to the support bar 180 (eg, FIG. 6 ). For example, the first connection shaft 215 may be rotatably coupled to the bracket 130 , and the second connection shaft 216 may be rotatably coupled to the support bar 180 . When the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 come closer, the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 may come closer, and the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 are When the distance increases, the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 may move away from each other.

In an embodiment, the distance between the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 may be a first length L1 in the first state, and a second length greater than the first length L1 in the second state. 2 length L2. The operation distance that the support bar 180 moves with respect to the bracket 130 (eg, in FIG. 4 , the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 with respect to the first structure 110 ) ) may be substantially equal to a difference between the second length L2 and the first length L1.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 , each of the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 is illustrated as being integrally formed with the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 , but limited thereto. doesn't happen For example, in various embodiments, the first connection shaft 215 is rotatably coupled to the first arm 211 and the bracket 130 , respectively, and the second connection shaft 216 is the second arm 212 , respectively. And it may be rotatably coupled to the support bar 180 .

In an embodiment, the first elastic member 214 may be configured to provide an elastic force to each of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 . For example, the first elastic member 214 may provide an elastic force to each of the first and second arms 211 and 212 such that the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 are separated from each other. there is.

In an embodiment, the first elastic member 214 may include a torsion spring. For example, the first elastic member 214 extends along the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 from a portion at least partially wound around the portion to which the rotation shaft 213 is coupled, and from the wound portion. part may be included. The wound part may have a shape wound around the rotation shaft 213 . 5 , the first elastic member 214 may be at least partially accommodated in a recess 217 formed on opposite surfaces of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 facing each other. .

In an embodiment, one end of the first elastic member 214 may be fixed to the first arm 211 and the other end may be fixed to the second arm 212 . The first elastic member 214 is disposed between the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 , the first connecting shaft 215 of the first arm 211 and the second connecting shaft of the second arm 212 . The 216 may generate an elastic force in a direction away from each other. For example, the first driving force F_1 provided by the first driving member 210 may mean an elastic force of the first elastic member 214 .

According to the illustrated embodiment, the first driving member 210 may include a torsion spring, and thus may be configured to apply a driving force by rotational motion of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. According to various embodiments (not shown) of the present invention, the first elastic member 214 may include a coil spring (not shown). For example, the first elastic member 214 may directly connect the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 . The first elastic member 214 may have a shape extending in a direction parallel to the sliding direction. For example, the first elastic member 214 has one end coupled to the first connection shaft 215 or a portion where the first connection shaft 215 of the first arm 211 is located, and the other end is coupled to the second connection shaft 215 . The shaft 216 or the second connecting shaft 216 of the second arm 212 may be coupled to a position.

In one embodiment, the first elastic member 214 is compressed when the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 are arranged in parallel to face each other (eg, in FIG. 5 (a)), When the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 form a predetermined angle (eg, the predetermined angle (a) in FIG. 6) (eg, in FIG. 5 (b)), it is configured to be relatively tensioned can be

In one embodiment, the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may form a predetermined angle (a). The predetermined angle a may be an included angle defined between the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 when the bracket 130 is viewed from above.

In an embodiment, the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance (eg, L1 and L2). For example, the predetermined distance may be a distance measured in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2 from the first connection shaft 215 to the second connection shaft 216 .

In one embodiment, in the first driving member 210, the first arm 211 rotates in a first rotational direction about the first connection shaft 215, and the second arm 212 rotates the second connection shaft ( The rotation shaft 213 may be configured to rotate in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction about the 216 , and to move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 . For example, the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may rotate about the rotation axis 213 . The included angle a defined between the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may increase or decrease.

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may be configured such that the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 move in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2. For example, the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 may be aligned in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , when the electronic device 100 is transformed from a first state (eg, in FIG. 5A ) to a second state (eg, in FIG. 5B ), the first arm 211 is may rotate clockwise about the first connection shaft 215 , and the second arm 212 rotates counterclockwise about the second connection shaft 216 , and the included angle may increase. For example, the distance between the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 may increase. Conversely, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state (eg, FIG. 5B ) to the first state (eg, FIG. 5A ), the first arm 211 is connected to the first connection The axis 215 rotates counterclockwise, and the second arm 212 rotates clockwise about the second connection shaft 216 , and the included angle may decrease. For example, the distance between the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 may be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 100 may include a plurality of first driving members 210 . For example, the plurality of first driving members 210 may include a 1-1 driving member 210a, a 1-2 driving member 210b, a 1-3 driving member 210c, and a 1-4 driving member. (210d) may be included. Some of the plurality of first driving members 210 may be disposed such that respective rotation axes 213 face different directions. For example, in the 1-1 driving member 210a and the 1-2 driving member 210b, the connecting shafts 215 and 216 are in the +y-axis direction, and the rotation shaft 213 is in the -y-axis direction. It can be arranged to face. For example, in the 1-3th driving member 210c and the 1-4th driving member 210d, the connecting shafts 215 and 216 are in the -y-axis direction, and the rotation shaft 213 is in the +y-axis direction. It can be arranged to face. However, the number and/or arrangement of the plurality of first driving members 210 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , when the electronic device 100 is transformed from a first state (eg, FIG. 5A ) to a second state (eg, FIG. 5B ), a portion of the first driving member The rotation shaft 213 included in the 210 (eg, the 1-1 driving member 210a and the 1-2 driving member 210b) moves upward (eg, in the +y-axis direction) with reference to FIG. 6 . 6 , the rotation shaft 213 included in the remaining first driving member 210 (eg, the 1-3 driving member 210c and the 1-4 driving member 210d) is moved. It can move downward (eg -y-axis direction). Conversely, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the second state (eg, (b) of FIG. 5) to the first state (eg, (a) of FIG. 5), some of the first driving members 210 ( Example: The rotation shaft 213 included in the 1-1 driving member 210a and the 1-2 driving member 210b) moves downward (eg, in the -y-axis direction) with reference to FIG. 6 , and the rest The rotation shaft 213 included in some of the first driving members 210 (eg, the 1-3 driving members 210c and the 1-4 driving members 210d) is located at the upper side (eg: +y-axis).

In one embodiment, as the first driving member 210 operates in a state in which the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 are respectively connected to the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 , the support bar 180 . ) and the first driving force F_1 may be continuously applied to the support bar 180 while the bracket 130 is relatively moved. For example, the first driving member 210 moves a specified distance (eg, a first length L1 ) from the moment when the second structure 140 starts to move in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 . ) and the second length L2) until the moment when the movement is completed (eg, in the entire section of the operation in which the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state to the second state), the first driving force F_1 is applied. can be authorized

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 applied by the first driving member 210 is the distance between the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 (or the bracket 130 ). and the distance between the support bar 180) may be variable. The magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may vary according to the degree to which the first elastic member 214 is compressed. For example, in the process of changing the distance between the first connecting shaft 215 and the second connecting shaft 216 from the first length L1 to the second length L2, the first elastic member in a compressed state ( As the tension 214 is increased, the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may decrease. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the size of the first driving force F_1 increases the distance between the first bracket (or the first structure 110 ) and the support bar (or the second structure 140 ). may decrease linearly according to (eg, refer to the graph of FIG. 13 ).

In an embodiment, the first driving member 210 may support the display supporting member 170 when the electronic device 100 is in the second state. 6 , in the second state, a portion of the display support member 170 may form a substantially same plane as the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 . For example, when the first surface 131 of the bracket 130 is viewed from above, the first driving member 210 may overlap the display supporting member 170 . The first driving member 210 may be positioned on the rear surface of the display supporting member 170 to prevent the display supporting member 170 from sagging. Accordingly, the electronic device 100 may be configured to maintain the display support member 170 (or the display 160 ) in a flat state by the first driving member 210 in the second state.

In an embodiment, one or more first driving members 210 may be disposed between the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 . When a plurality of first driving members 210 are disposed, the driving force applied to the support bar 180 may increase. In addition, the anti-sagging effect of the display support member 170 may be improved. The number and/or positions of the first driving members 210 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be appropriately changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

7 illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 8 illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 9 illustrates an operation of a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7 and 8 , the second driving member 220 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a fixing member 221 , a moving member 222 , and a second elastic member 223 . can do. The second driving member 220 may be configured to linearly move the moving member 222 by a predetermined distance (eg, the third length L3 ) inside the fixing member 221 . For example, the fixing member 221 may be fixed to the second case 150 , and the moving member 222 may move relative to the fixing member 221 and the second case 150 .

In an embodiment, the moving member 222 may be relatively movably coupled to the inside of the fixing member 221 . At least a portion of the movable member 222 may be accommodated inside the fixing member 221 . For example, an opening 228 may be formed in the fixing member 221 so that the movable member 222 can be fitted, and the movable member 222 may be disposed within the opening 228 with respect to the fixing member 221 . can move For example, the second driving member 220 may be configured such that the moving member 222 moves with respect to the fixing member 221 by the third length L3 in the sliding directions D1 and D2 .

In an embodiment, the fixing member 221 includes a first base portion 221a supporting the second elastic member 223 and a first extension extending from the first base portion 221a in the sliding directions D1 and D2. It may include a portion 221b and a second extension portion 221c. For example, a rod 226 may be formed on the first base portion 221a. For example, the first extension portion 221b and the second extension portion 221c may face each other. A first step 224 may be formed in the first extension portion 221b and the second extension portion 221c. A rod 226 and/or a second elastic member 223 may be positioned between the first extension part 221b and the second extension part 221c. For example, the first extension portion 221b and the second extension portion 221c may extend vertically from the first base portion 221a.

In an embodiment, a first step 224 for limiting the moving distance of the moving member 222 may be formed on the fixing member 221 . For example, the first step 224 may protrude toward the second elastic member 223 and/or the rod 226 from each of the first extension part 221b and the second extension part 221c. The first stepped 224 may be engaged with the second stepped 225 of the movable member 222 to prevent the movable member 222 from being separated from the fixing member 221 in the first direction D1 .

In an embodiment, a rod for supporting the second elastic member 223 may be formed on the fixing member 221 . The rod 226 may be inserted into the second elastic member 223 . The rod 226 may extend from the first base portion 221a in the sliding directions D1 and D2 to be located inside the opening 228 . For example, the rod 226 may extend toward the second base portion 222a of the moving member 222 .

In an embodiment, the moving member 222 may be disposed in the opening 228 of the fixing member 221 , and may surround the second elastic member 223 and the rod 226 . For example, the moving member 222 may include a second base portion 222a connected to the second elastic member 223 , and a third extension portion extending from the second base portion 222a in the sliding directions D1 and D2 . 222b and a fourth extension portion 222c. For example, the third extension portion 222b and the fourth extension portion 222c may face each other. A second step 225 may be formed in the third extension portion 222b and the fourth extension portion 222c. A rod 226 and/or a second elastic member 223 may be positioned between the third extension portion 222b and the fourth extension portion 222c. For example, the second base portion 222a may face the first base portion 221a of the fixing member 221 , and the third extension portion 222b may face the first extension portion 221b . and the fourth extension portion 222c may face the second extension portion 221c.

In an embodiment, the moving member 222 may have a second step 225 engaged with the first step 224 to limit the moving distance of the moving member 222 . For example, the second step 225 may be formed to protrude from the third extension portion 222b and the fourth extension portion 222c in a direction toward the first extension portion 221b and the second extension portion 221c, respectively. can When the second step 225 and the first step 224 at least partially contact each other, it is possible to prevent the moving member 222 moving in the first direction D1 from being separated from the fixing member 221 .

In an embodiment, a protrusion 227 for guiding the linear movement of the moving member 222 with respect to the fixing member 221 may be formed on the moving member 222 . A recess (not shown) into which the protrusion 227 can be inserted may be formed in the fixing member 221 to correspond to the protrusion 227 . For example, the protrusion 227 may protrude from outer surfaces of the third extension portion 222b and the fourth extension portion 222c. The protrusion 227 may extend in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2. The recesses may extend long in the sliding directions D1 and D2 from the first step 224 of each of the first extension part 221b and the second extension part 221c so that the protrusion 227 can be inserted. Since the protrusion 227 is fitted into the recess, the moving member 222 may be prevented from moving or departing in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 or the second direction D2.

In an embodiment, the second elastic member 223 may be supported by the fixing member 221 and configured to provide an elastic force to the moving member 222 . For example, the second elastic member 223 may be positioned between the second base part 222a of the moving member 222 and the first base part 221a of the fixing member 221 . The second elastic member 223 may be compressed or stretched between the second base portion 222a and the first base portion 221a.

In an embodiment, one end of the second elastic member 223 is supported by the first base portion 221a of the fixing member 221 , and the other end of the second elastic member 223 is the movable member 222 . It may be supported on the second base portion 222a. For example, the second elastic member 223 may provide an elastic force acting in the first direction D1 to the moving member 222 in a state in which one end is supported by the fixing member 221 . The second driving force F_2 provided by the second driving member 220 may mean an elastic force of the first elastic member 214 . For example, the second elastic member 223 may include a coil spring.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the second driving member 220 is implemented using the second elastic member 223 in the form of a coil spring, so that by linear motion between the fixing member 221 and the moving member 222 , It may be configured to apply a driving force to the display support member 170 . However, this is an example, and the structure of the second driving member 220 and/or the shape of the second elastic member 223 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (not shown), the second driving member 220 may include a torsion spring (not shown). For example, the second driving member 220 may be configured to apply a driving force by rotating the moving member 222 with respect to the fixing member 221 by a torsion spring.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the second driving member 220 may use the elastic force of the second elastic member 223 to move the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 in the first direction D1. there is. For example, while the movable member 222 is moved by a predetermined distance (eg, the third length L3) in the first direction D1 with respect to the fixing member 221 by the elastic force of the second elastic member 223 . The second portion 172 of the display support member 170 may be pushed in the first direction D1 .

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be coupled to the first structure 110 . For example, the fixing member 221 may be fixed to the first structure 110 (eg, the first plate portion 121 of the first case 120 of FIG. 3 ), and the moving member 222 may be 1 It may be movable with respect to the structure 110 and the fixing member 221 .

As shown in FIG. 9A , when the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the second driving member 220 is in a compressed state (eg, in FIG. 7( ) a) and FIG. 8(a)) can be maintained. As shown in FIG. 9B , the second driving member 220 is in a compressed state of the second elastic member 223 while the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state. As is tensioned, the movable member 222 may be moved by a third length L3 in the first direction D1 with respect to the fixing member 221 (eg, FIGS. 7B and 8B ). )). A second driving force ( F_2) may be applied.

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 applied by the second driving member 220 is the distance between the fixing member 221 and the moving member 222 (or the second elastic member 223 ). degree of deformation) may be variable. The magnitude of the second driving force F_2 may vary according to the degree to which the second elastic member 223 is compressed. For example, while the moving member 222 moves from the fixing member 221 by a distance of the third length L3 , as the second elastic member 223 in a compressed state is tensioned, the second driving force F_2 ) can be reduced. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 may decrease linearly as the moving distance of the moving member 222 increases (eg, refer to the graph of FIG. 13 ).

In an embodiment, the driving force by the second driving member 220 may be applied only while the display supporting member 170 and the moving member 222 maintain contact. For example, while the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state, the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 moves in the first direction D1 by a third length L3 . When the movement exceeds , the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 may be spaced apart from the movable member 222 . The second driving force F_2 of the second driving member 220 may not act on the display supporting member 170 when the moving member 222 and the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 are spaced apart.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be fixed to the first structure 110 and configured to push the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 . However, the position and/or structure of the second driving member 220 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, see FIG. 15B ), a second driving member (eg, the second driving member 220 of FIG. 15B ) is disposed on the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 . and may be configured to contact one side of the first structure 110 . In this case, the second elastic member 223 of the second driving member 220 applies an elastic force in the second direction D2 to one side of the first structure 110 , so that the second elastic member 223 of the display support member 170 is The second part 172 may be moved in the first direction D1 .

According to the illustrated embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be configured to provide a driving force using the elastic force of the second elastic member 223 . However, this is merely exemplary and is not limited thereto. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (not shown), the second driving member (not shown) may be changed to provide a driving force using a magnetic force.

For example, a first magnet (not shown) is disposed on the first structure 110 , and a second magnet (not shown) facing the first magnet is disposed on the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 . can be placed. Since the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed so that the same poles face each other, a repulsive force (or repulsive force) may be generated between the first magnet and the second magnet. In this case, the second part 172 of the display support member 170 may be moved in the first direction D1 by using the force of the first magnet pushing the second magnet in the first direction D1. there is. In addition, when the second driving member 220 includes a plurality of magnets, the repulsive force generated between the first magnet and the second magnet may decrease as the distance between the first magnet and the second magnet increases, and the first When the magnet and the second magnet are spaced apart by a predetermined distance or more, the repulsive force may not act. Through this, the second driving member (not shown) using magnetic force, like the second driving member 220 using elastic force, when the state of the electronic device 100 is deformed, the first magnet and the second It may be configured to generate a driving force by a magnet.

10 illustrates a locking structure between a first structure and a second structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display support member 170 , a support bar 180 , and a first driving member ( 210 , a second driving member 220 , and a locking structure 230 may be included.

10 illustrates some components of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in a first state. 10 may be a view in which the bracket (eg, the bracket 130 of FIGS. 3 and 4 ) and the display 160 of the first structure 110 are omitted, and the first structure 110 shown in FIG. 10 is It may be referred to as a first case (eg, the first case 120 of FIGS. 3 and 4 ) and a rear cover (eg, the rear cover 191 of FIGS. 3 and 4 ).

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 10 are the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 9 , and thus, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In one embodiment, the display support member 170 may include a first portion 171 including a multi-joint structure and a second portion 172 extending from the first portion 171 in the second direction D2. can The first portion 171 includes a plurality of bars extending in a direction perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the second structure 140 (or in a direction parallel to the support bar 180 ). can do. Both ends of the first part 171 and the second part 172 in the longitudinal direction (eg, in a direction perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2) may be inserted into the guide groove 1921 of the guide member 192 . .

In an embodiment, the locking structure 230 may be a locking device that restricts sliding of the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 so that the electronic device 100 can be maintained in the first state.

In an embodiment, the locking structure 230 includes a first locking protrusion 231 disposed on the second structure 140 and a second locking protrusion disposed on the first structure 110 such that the first locking protrusion 231 is fastened. It may include an operation button 233 for operating the protrusion 232 and the second locking protrusion 232 . For example, the electronic device 100 may be in a locked state to prevent the second structure 140 from sliding with respect to the first structure 110 as the first locking protrusion 231 is caught by the second locking protrusion 232 . can

In an embodiment, the first locking protrusion 231 (eg, the first locking protrusion 231 of FIG. 3 ) is a part of the second structure 140 (eg, the second of the second case 150 of FIG. 3 ) plate portion 151) (eg see FIG. 3 ). The second locking protrusion 232 may be disposed on the first plate portion 121 of the first structure 110 so that the first locking protrusion 231 may be engaged. At least a portion of the operation button 233 may be exposed to the outside of the first structure 110 , and may be connected to the second locking protrusion 232 to operate the second locking protrusion 232 . For example, the operation button 233 is at least one of a plurality of holes (not shown) formed in the side surface of the first structure 110 (eg, the third side 124 of the first case 120 of FIG. 3 ). may be disposed on, and may be pressed in an inner direction (eg, the first direction D1) of the first structure 110 by a user.

In one embodiment, the second locking protrusion 232 may be configured to be rotatable in one direction according to the pressing operation of the operation button 233 . For example, the second locking protrusion 232 may be operably connected to the operation button 233 through the interlocking structure 234 . The second locking protrusion 232, when the operation button 233 is pressed, can rotate by a specified angle in the counterclockwise direction, and when the pressure of the operation button 233 is released, it returns to the position before the rotational movement can be configured to Accordingly, when the operation button 233 is pressed in a state in which the first locking protrusion 231 and the second locking protrusion 232 are engaged, the second locking protrusion 232 rotates in a counterclockwise direction, so that the first locking protrusion 231 may be separated from the second locking protrusion 232 . For example, the locking structure 230 may be configured to release the lock between the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 by pressing the operation button 233 . The shape and/or position of the locking structure 230 illustrated in FIG. 10 is exemplary, and the device for locking the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 is not limited thereto.

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, when the operation button 233 is pressed in the first state, the second structure 140 may be deformed to the second state by moving in the first direction D1, When the second structure 140 is moved in the second direction D2 in the second state, the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 are locked to be deformed to the first state.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the first elastic member 214 of the first driving member 210 and the second elastic member 223 of the second driving member 220 are The first structure 110 and the second structure 140 may be locked by the locking structure 230 to maintain a compressed state. For example, the first driving member 210 may be in a state of applying a predetermined force toward the support bar 180 with respect to the first structure 110 as the first elastic member 214 is compressed. . In addition, as the second elastic member 223 is compressed, the second driving member 220 applies a predetermined force toward the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 with respect to the first structure 110 . may be in a state of being

In an embodiment, when the locks of the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 are released as the user presses the operation button 233 in the first state, in the electronic device 100, the first driving member ( It may be deformed to the second state by an elastic force generated by the first elastic member 214 of the 210 and the second elastic member 223 of the second driving member 220 . For example, the first driving member 210 pushes the support bar 180 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 to move the second structure 140 in the first direction D1 . A driving force for moving may be provided (eg, see FIG. 6 ). The second driving member 220 responds to the movement of the second structure 140 by pushing the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 . Thus, a driving force for rotating a portion of the display support member 170 may be provided (eg, see FIG. 9 ). As described above, the driving force by the second driving member 220 may act only while the display supporting member 170 moves by a predetermined distance (eg, the third length L3 of FIGS. 7 to 9 ).

In an embodiment, when the user presses the second structure 140 in the second direction D2 when the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the first locking protrusion 231 moves to the second locking protrusion 232 . ), the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 may be locked. The electronic device 100 may be deformed to a first state as the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 are locked. When the user presses the second structure 140 in the second direction D2 , the driving force of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 causes the second structure 140 to move in the second direction D2 . ) can act as a force that prevents movement.

According to an embodiment, when the user wants to deform the electronic device 100 from the second state to the first state, the user attaches the first elastic member ( ) of the first driving member 210 to the second structure 140 . A force for compressing the second elastic member 223 of the 214 and the second driving member 220 must be applied. As described above, the driving force by the second driving member 220 may act only while the display supporting member 170 is in contact with the second driving member 220 . Therefore, in the initial stage of the operation to be transformed from the second state to the first state, only the elastic force of the first elastic member 214 acts as a force to resist the movement of the second structure 140 , and the deformation to the first state is not completed. Immediately before, the elastic force of the second elastic member 223 may act as a force to resist the movement of the second structure 140 together (eg, see FIG. 14 ).

11 illustrates an operation in which a driving force by a first driving member and a second driving member of an electronic device acts, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display 160 , a display support member 170 , a support bar 180 , It may include a first driving member 210 and a second driving member 220 .

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 11 are the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 10 . Hereinafter, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state, a linear motion may occur between the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 , and the display 160 . And rotational movement may occur in at least a portion of the display support member 170 . For example, the second structure 140 and the support bar 180 move in a first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 while the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state. ) can move in a straight line. At least a portion of the display 160 and the display support member 170 may rotate along the support bar 180 in response to the linear motion of the support bar 180 .

In an embodiment, the display 160 and at least a portion of the display support member 170 may rotate along the curved surface 181 of the support bar 180 while drawing a constant trajectory R1 . For example, in a state in which the display 160 and the display support member 170 surround the support bar 180 , as the support bar 180 moves in the first direction D1 , the curved surface ( 181) may be configured so that the bent portion is unfolded while a portion is rotated.

In an embodiment, the first driving force F_1 generated by the first driving member 210 may act in the first direction D1 with respect to the support bar 180 with respect to the bracket 130 . The first driving force F_1 may linearly move the support bar 180 and the second structure 140 in the first direction D1 .

In an embodiment, the second driving force F_2 generated by the second driving member 220 is applied in a first direction with respect to the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 with respect to the first case 120 . (D1) may act. The second driving member 220 directly pushes the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 so that the display 160 and the display support member 170 can rotate along the rotation trajectory R1. The second driving force F_2 may be provided.

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, the driving members 210 and 220 for expanding the electronic device 100 (eg, deforming from the first state to the second state) include the first driving member 210 and the By including the second driving member 220 and making the positions and/or functions of the respective driving members 210 and 220 different from each other, the expansion operation of the electronic device 100 may be improved. For example, the first driving member 210 may function as a driving source for substantially moving the second structure 140 in the first direction D1 by transmitting the first driving force F_1 to the support bar 180 . can The second driving member 220 transmits the second driving force F_2 to the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 , so that the display 160 and the first portion 171 of the display support member 170 are substantially. ) can function as a driving source to rotate a part of it.

According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 100 , when the support bar 180 linearly moves in the first direction D1 by the first driving force F_1 , the display support member 170 (eg, the first A friction area FA in which friction occurs may be formed between the portion 171 ) and the support bar 180 . For example, in a state where a part of the display 160 is fixed to the bracket 130 , the support bar 180 removes the display 160 and the display support member 170 from the inside of the bent portion of the display 160 . Since it moves while pushing it in the first direction D1, when the first portion 171 of the display support member 170 is rotated along the curved surface of the support bar 180, the support bar 180 and the first portion 171 ), friction may occur in some areas FA between them. The second driving member 220 transmits the second driving force F_2 to the second part 172 of the display support member 170 in a direction coincident with the rotational direction of the first part 171 , thereby generating the second driving force F_2 by frictional force. It is possible to prevent loss of force for expansion of the structure 140 and to allow the expansion operation to be performed more smoothly.

12 illustrates an operation in which a state of an electronic device is changed according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display 160 , a display support member 170 , and a first driving member 210 . ) and a second driving member 220 .

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 12 are the same as or similar to some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11 . Hereinafter, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first state S1 (eg, a basic state, a reduced state, or a closed state), a second state S2 (eg, an expanded state or an open state), and a first state It may include a third state S3 (eg, an intermediate state or a deformed state) that is an arbitrary state between ( S1 ) and the second state ( S2 ). The electronic device 100 may be deformed between the first state S1 and the second state S2 by a user's manipulation. For example, the electronic device 100 may be transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 through the third state S3, and conversely, from the second state S2 to the third state ( It may be transformed to the first state S1 through S3).

In an embodiment, the first state S1 is the width (or size) of the exposed area of the display 160 exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 100 (or forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 ). It is a state having the first width W1 (or the first size), and the second state S2 is the second width W2 (or the second width W2 ) in which the width of the exposed area is greater than the first width W1 . size) may be present. The third state S3 may be a state in which the exposed area has a third width W3 (or a third size) that is greater than the first width W1 and smaller than the second width W2 . For example, the width of the exposed area may be defined as a length measured in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2 of the display 160 exposed to the front of the electronic device.

In an embodiment, the first state S1 may be a state in which the size of the display 160 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 is reduced to a minimum, and the second state S2 is the electronic device 100 . The size of the display 160 exposed to the front of the may be in a state in which it is maximized. For example, the first width W1 may be defined as a width when the size of the exposed area is minimum, and the second width W2 may be defined as a width when the size of the exposed area is maximum. The width of the exposed area of the display 160 increases from the first width W1 to the second width W2 when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2. On the contrary, when it is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , it may decrease from the second width W2 to the first width W1 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2, or in the process of being transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1, a plurality of intermediate It may be transformed through states, and the third state S3 may be one of a plurality of intermediate states.

In an exemplary embodiment, in the third state S3, the moving member 222 of the second driving member 220 moves the maximum moving distance in the first direction D1 with respect to the fixing member 221 (eg, FIGS. 7 to 7 ). It may be in a state of being moved by the third length (L3) of 9). For example, the third state S3 is a state immediately before the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 is spaced apart from the second driving member 220 , or a second state of the display supporting member 170 . It may refer to a state immediately after the portion 172 comes into contact with the second driving member 220 . The second elastic member 223 of the second driving member 220 has a predetermined length (eg, the third length L3 in FIGS. 7 to 9 ) while being deformed from the first state S1 to the third state S3. )), and may no longer be stretched while being deformed from the third state (S3) to the second state (S2). For example, the second elastic member 223 may maintain an equilibrium state from the third state S3 to the second state S2 .

In an embodiment, the third state S3 is the elastic force (or, the second driving member 220 ) in the process in which the electronic device 100 is deformed between the first state S1 and the second state S2 It may be defined as a state in which whether or not the driving force) is applied or not. For example, the second driving member 220 maintains contact with the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 between the first state S1 and the third state S3 while maintaining the display support member 170 . ) can transmit an elastic force (eg, a second driving force) to the display support member ( 170) may be configured not to transmit an elastic force. An operation in which the magnitude of the sliding driving force for sliding the second structure 140 is changed according to whether the elastic force of the second driving member 220 is applied will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 .

According to an embodiment, the third state S3 may mean the state of the electronic device 100 at a specific moment when whether or not the driving force of the second driving member 220 is applied is changed. For example, the first state S1 and the second state S2 are states in which the deformation of the electronic device 100 is completed, and the electronic device 100 has the first state S1 and the second state even when no external force is applied. The state S2 may be maintained. On the other hand, the third state S3 is an arbitrary state in the process of state transformation of the electronic device 100, and the electronic device 100 does not maintain the third state S3 when no external force is applied. and may be transformed into the first state (S1) or the second state (S2).

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves in the first state S1 , the third state S3 , and the second state S2 by the movement of the second structure 140 with respect to the first structure 110 . can be transformed into As the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 in the first state S1, the area of the display 160 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 increases and passes through the third state S3. It may be transformed into the second state S2. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the third state S3 , the distance that the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 is the fourth length L4 . can be Also, when the electronic device 100 is in the second state S2 , the distance the second structure 140 moves in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 is greater than the fourth length L4 . It may be a fifth length L5.

12 , in the display 160 , in the first state S1 , the first region 161 is exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 , and in the third state S3 and the second state ( In S2), a portion of the second region 162 may be configured to be exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 100 . The size of the second region 162 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may increase from the third state S3 to the second state S2 .

13 illustrates a change in a sliding driving force in an operation in which a state of an electronic device is transformed from a first state to a second state, according to an exemplary embodiment. 14 illustrates a change in a sliding driving force in an operation in which a state of an electronic device is transformed from a second state to a first state, according to an exemplary embodiment.

As described above, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 4 and 12 ) according to an embodiment includes a first structure (eg, the first structure of FIGS. 1 to 4 and 12 ). 110) by a sliding operation of the second structure (eg, the second structure 140 of FIGS. 1 to 4 and 12) to the first state S1 and the second state S2. there is. For example, the electronic device 100 may be deformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 by the driving force of the first driving member 210 or the second driving member 220 , and the user It may be transformed from the second state (S2) to the first state (S1) by an external force applied by .

In the graph shown in FIG. 13 , the horizontal axis indicates that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 12 ) is in the first state S1 (eg, the first state S1 of FIG. 12 ) to the second state S2 ) (eg, the second state S2 of FIG. 12 ) means the width W of the exposed area of the display (eg, the display 160 of FIG. 12 ) forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 ) can do. The vertical axis may mean the magnitude F of each of the driving force F_e and the resistance force F_r.

In the graph shown in FIG. 14 , the horizontal axis indicates that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 12 ) is in the first state ( S1 ) in the second state ( S2 ) (eg, the second state ( S2 ) of FIG. 12 ). ) (eg, the first state S1 of FIG. 12 ) means the width W of the exposed area of the display (eg, the display 160 of FIG. 12 ) forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 ) can do. The vertical axis may represent the magnitude F of each of the driving force F_e and the resistive force F_r.

13 and 14 , the first state S1 , the second state S2 , and the third state S3 are the first state S1 and the second state S of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 12 . S2) and a third state (S3) may be referred to. In addition, the first width W1, the second width W2, and the third width W3 are the first width W1, the second width W2, and the It may be referred to as a third width W3.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first state S1 in which the width W of the exposed area of the display (eg, the display 160 of FIG. 12 ) is the first width W1 , It may include a third state S3 in which the width W is the third width W3 and a second state S2 in which the width W of the exposed area is the second width W2. The first width W1 , the third width W3 , and the second width W2 may be sequentially large lengths.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a deformation section TS defined between the first state S1 and the second state S2. The transformation period TS includes a third state S3 defined as a certain point among the transformation period TS, a first period TS1 defined between the first state S1 and the third state S3, and A second section TS2 defined between the second state S2 and the third state S3 may be included. For example, the first section TS1 may be a section in which the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 are simultaneously operated, and the second section TS2 is the second driving member 220 It may be a section in which only the first driving member 210 operates without operating.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may be configured such that the degree of change in the magnitude of the driving force F_e is different from each other in the first period TS1 and the second period TS2. The degree to which the magnitude of the driving force F_e changes may be changed based on the third state S3 . For example, a ratio (slope) of a change amount of the driving force F_e to a change amount of the width W of the exposed area may be defined, and the ratio is a first ratio (first slope) in the first section TS1 . ) and may have a second ratio (second slope) that is smaller than the first ratio in the second section TS2 .

Referring to FIG. 13 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may be deformed from a first state S1 to a second state S2 by a first sliding force F_out. The first sliding force F_out may mean a force required to transform the electronic device 100 from the first state S1 to the second state S2 .

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the first sliding force F_out may be determined by the driving force F_e of the driving members 210 and 220 and the resistive force F_r of components included in the electronic device 100 . The first sliding force F_out may be defined as a difference (eg, F_out = F_e - F_r) between the driving force F_e and the resistance force F_r. For example, the electronic device 100 maintains a force in which the driving force F_e of the driving members 210 and 220 is greater than the resistive force F_r to be transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 . (eg, F_e > F_r).

In an embodiment, the driving members 210 and 220 may include a first driving member 210 and a second driving member 220 , and the driving force F_e is generated by the first driving member 210 . a first driving force F_1 and a second driving force F_2 generated by the second driving member 220 may be included. For example, the driving force F_e may be defined as the sum of the first driving force F_1 and the second driving force F_2 (eg, F_e = F_1 + F_2). The magnitude of the first driving force F_1 and the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 are the values of the second structure 140 in the operation of the electronic device 100 being transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2. It can decrease linearly with the distance traveled. For example, each of the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 and the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 may be inversely proportional to a movement distance of the second structure 140 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the degree to which the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 decreases (eg, the slope of F_1) may be different from the degree to which the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 decreases (eg, the slope of F_2). can However, the slope of the first driving force F_1 and the slope of the second driving force F_2 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

In an embodiment, the first driving force F_1 may act in the entire section of an operation in which the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2. For example, the first driving force F_1 may act in the first state S1 , the deformation period TS, and/or the second state S2 . The magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may decrease linearly from the first state S1 to the second state S2 . For example, the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may decrease as the included angle formed by the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 increases. When the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the first driving member 210 may have a shape in which the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 face each other while forming parallel to each other, and the first arm ( 211 and the second arm 212 may form an included angle of substantially 0 degrees. When the electronic device 100 is in the third state S3 between the first state S1 and the second state S2, the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 have a first included angle a1. can form. When the electronic device 100 is in the second state S2 , the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 may form a second included angle a2 greater than the first included angle a1 .

In an embodiment, the second driving force F_2 may act in a partial section of an operation in which the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2. For example, the second driving force F_2 may act in the first state S1 and the first period TS1. As described above with reference to FIG. 12 , the movable member 222 of the second driving member 220 is coupled to the display support member (eg, the display support member 170 of FIG. 12 ) when the third state S3 is passed. It may be configured not to apply the second driving force F_2 to the display support member 170 while being spaced apart.

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 may decrease linearly from the first state S1 to the third state S3. For example, the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 decreases as the moving distance of the moving member 222 with respect to the fixing member 221 increases (or the length of the second elastic member 223 increases). can do.

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the second driving force F_2 may be substantially 0 in the third state S3 and the second period TS2. For example, the second driving member 220 may maintain substantially the same shape in the third state S3 , the second section TS2 , and the second state S2 . For example, while the width of the exposed region increases from the third width W3 to the second width W2 , the second elastic member 223 may not be stretched any more and may maintain an equilibrium state.

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the driving force F_e by the driving members 210 and 220 is between the first state S1 and the third state S3 (eg, the first period TS1). (F_1) and the second driving force (F_2) may be the sum of the magnitude, and the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 between the third state S3 and the second state S2 (eg, the second section TS2) can be In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , the driving force F_e may have a negative slope. A degree to which the magnitude of the driving force F_e decreases (eg, the slope of F_e) may be smaller in the second section TS2 than in the first section TS1 . The slope of the driving force F_e may be changed based on the third state S3 .

In an embodiment, the resistance force F_r is a friction force F_f due to friction between objects included in the electronic device 100 and a display resistance force F_d due to the characteristics of the display (eg, the display 160 of FIG. 12 ). may include For example, the resistive force F_r may be defined as a sum (eg, F_r = F_f + F_d) of a frictional force F_f between devices and a display resistive force F_d.

In an embodiment, the friction force F_f between the devices may be defined as a sum of frictional forces generated between components included in the electronic device 100 when the state of the electronic device 100 is changed. For example, the frictional force F_f is a frictional force between a first structure (eg, the first structure 110 of FIG. 12 ) and a second structure (eg, the second structure 140 of FIG. 12 ), and the display support member A friction force between (eg, the display support member 170 of FIGS. 10 and 12 ) and a guide member (eg, the guide member 192 of FIG. 10 ), or between the display support member 170 and the support bar 180 . of frictional force (eg, see FIG. 11 ).

In an embodiment, the display resistive force F_d may be a resistive force generated as the display 160 has flexible physical characteristics. For example, the display resistivity F_d may be determined by a thickness of the display 160 , a radius of curvature of a bent portion, and/or physical characteristics of a plurality of layers included in the display 160 .

In an embodiment, the display resistance force F_d may include an elastic deformation repulsion force and a predetermined deformation restoring force of the display 160 itself. For example, the elastic deformation repulsive force may be a force generated as the display 160 is elastically deformed while the shape of the display 160 is deformed. The plastic deformation restoring force may be a force required for an initial predetermined period to deform the shape of the display 160 while the display 160 maintains a constant shape for a predetermined time. When the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state ( S1 ) to the second state ( S2 ), the plastic deformation restoring force is generated in an initial predetermined section, and thus a feeling of operation may be deteriorated.

For example, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2, the electronic device 100 may perform a transition between the first state S1 and the third state S3. It may include a fourth state S4 which is an arbitrary state. The fourth state S4 may be an arbitrary state in which the width W of the exposed area of the display 160 is greater than the first width W1 and the fourth width W4 is smaller than the third width W3. The magnitude of the display resistance force F_d may be the sum of the elastic deformation repulsion force and the plastic deformation restoring force between the first state S1 and the fourth state S4, and the fourth state S4 and the second state S2 ) can be the magnitude of the elastic deformation and repulsive force between

In an embodiment, the resistance force F_r may have a variable magnitude in the process of being transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2. For example, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2, the friction force F_f between the devices is between the first state S1 and the second state S2. It can act as a constant size in the entire section. The display resistance force F_d constantly acts with a first magnitude (eg, the sum of the elastic deformation repulsive force and the plastic deformation restoring force) in the section between the first state S1 and the fourth state S4, and the fourth state ( In the section between S4) and the second state S2, a second size (eg, elastic deformation repulsion force) that is smaller than the first size may constantly act. Accordingly, the resistive force F_r may be smaller by a certain amount in the period between the fourth state S4 and the second state S2 than in the period between the first state S1 and the fourth state S4 .

As shown in FIG. 13 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment has a first state S1 when the electronic device 100 is transformed from a first state S1 to a second state S2. As the second driving force F_2 is applied in a certain section (eg, the first section TS1) among the deformation section TS between the second state S2 and TS1)), the first sliding force F_out may be additionally secured. Through this, when the electronic device 100 is deformed to the second state S2 after being stored in the first state S1 for a long time, a feeling of operation at the initial stage of deformation may be improved.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may be deformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 by the second sliding force F_in. The second sliding force F_in may mean a force required to transform the electronic device 100 from the second state S2 to the first state S1 .

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the second sliding force F_in may be determined by the driving forces F_1 and F_2 of the driving members 210 and 220 and the resistive force F_r of components included in the electronic device 100 . there is. The second sliding force F_in may be defined as the sum of the driving forces F_1 and F_2 and the resistance F_r (eg, F_in = F_1 + F_2 + F_r). The user applies an external force of a magnitude corresponding to the second sliding force F_in to the second structure (eg, the second structure 140 of FIG. 12 ) in the second direction (eg, the second direction D2 of FIG. 12 ). By applying the application, the electronic device 100 may be deformed to the first state S1.

In an embodiment, the first driving force F_1 and the second driving force F_2 are together with the resistive force F_r when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1. It may act as a force opposing the external force applied by the user. In order to transform the electronic device 100 from the second state S2 to the first state S1, the user applies a force corresponding to the resultant force of the first driving force F_1, the second driving force F_2, and the resistance force F_r. should be authorized

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the second sliding force F_in may increase from the second state S2 to the first state S1. For example, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , a greater force may be required in the latter half of the deformation operation. When the electronic device 100 is deformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , the second sliding force F_in may have a positive slope. An increase in the magnitude of the second sliding force F_in (eg, a slope of F_in) may be greater in the first section TS1 than in the second section TS2 . The slope of the second sliding force F_in may be changed based on the third state S3.

In an embodiment, the first driving force F_1 may act in the second state S2 , the deformation period TS, and/or the first state S1 . The magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may increase linearly from the second state S2 to the first state S1 . For example, the magnitude of the first driving force F_1 may increase as the included angle formed by the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 decreases.

In an embodiment, the second driving force F_2 is an initial period (eg, a second period TS2 ) in which deformation starts when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 . )), and may act in some section (eg, the first section TS1) before the transformation is completed. As described with reference to FIG. 13 , the second driving force F_2 does not act in the second state S2 , the second period TS2 , and the third state S3 , but does not act in the first period TS1 and the first period S3 . It can act in the interval between the states (S1). For example, the second driving member 220 may generate the second driving force F_2 while the second elastic member 223 is compressed from the moment the electronic device 100 passes the third state S3 . As the size of the second driving force F_2 goes from the third state S3 to the first state S1 , the length of the second elastic member 223 becomes shorter (or the degree of compression of the second elastic member 223 increases). ) can increase linearly.

In an embodiment, the resistive force F_r may maintain a constant magnitude during the entire period of the operation in which the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1. For example, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , the display resistive force F_d is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 . Unlike the case, plastic deformation repulsion may not be included.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the second sliding force F_in is the resultant force (eg, F_in = F_r + ) of the resistance force F_r and the first driving force F_1 in the second state S2 and the second section TS2 . F_1), the resultant force (eg, F_in) of the resistance force F_r, the first driving force F_1, and the second driving force F_2 in the third state S3, the first period TS1, and the first state S1 = F_r + F_1 + F_2).

14 , when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment has a second state S2. As the second driving force F_2 acts in a certain section (eg, the first section TS1 ) among the deformation section TS between the and the first state S1 . It is possible to prevent excessive force from being applied from the initial stage of the deformation operation (eg, the second section TS2 ). Through this, when the electronic device 100 is deformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , an excessive force action time may be reduced. For example, in the electronic device 100 according to the present invention, the amount of physical work required when the electronic device 100 is deformed to the first state S1 is the same and has different sizes in some sections of the deformation operation. It can be configured so that the resistance force of the divided action. As a result, compared to a relatively strong resistive force uniformly acting in the entire section of the deformation operation, a load or fatigue that a user may feel when using the electronic device 100 may be reduced, thereby improving the sensible quality of the product.

The second driving member 220 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 includes an elastic member 223 , and may be referred to as the second driving member 220 of FIGS. 7 to 9 . However, the type of the second driving member 220 is not limited thereto. As previously described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8 , in various embodiments (not shown) of the present invention, the second driving member (not shown) includes a plurality of magnets (not shown), thereby using magnetic force. to provide a driving force. Even in the case of an embodiment in which the second driving member (not shown) includes a magnet, the second driving force F_2 may be configured to act only in a partial section (eg, the first section TS1) of the deformation operation of the electronic device 100 . can In an embodiment in which the second driving member (not shown) includes a magnet, the graphs of FIGS. 13 and 14 may be changed to at least partially form a curve in the first section TS1 .

15A illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15A , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a display 160 , a display support member 170 disposed on a rear surface of the display 160 , and a second portion 172 of the display support member 170 . ) may include a second driving member 240 disposed in the.

FIG. 15A shows a second driving member (eg, the second driving of FIGS. 7 to 12 ) compared to the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 12 ). As another embodiment in which the structure or shape of the member 220 is changed, hereinafter, overlapping description will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the display support member 170 may include a first part 171 (eg, a multi-joint part) and a second part 172 extending from the first part 171 . A receiving groove 173 in which the second driving member 240 can be accommodated may be formed in the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 .

In an embodiment, the second driving member 240 may be disposed on the display support member 170 . For example, the second driving member 240 may be coupled to the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 . The second driving member shown in FIGS. 7 to 12 (eg, the second driving member 210 of FIGS. 7 to 9 ) is attached to the first structure (eg, the first structure 110 of FIGS. 9 to 12 ). Unlike being fixed, the second driving member 240 illustrated in FIG. 15A may be fixed to the display supporting member 170 .

In an embodiment, the second driving member 240 includes a third elastic member 241 that is elastically deformable and a fastening member 242 for coupling the third elastic member 241 to the display support member 170 . can do. The third elastic member 241 may be configured to be elastically deformed in a state in which at least a portion of the third elastic member 241 is disposed inside the receiving groove 173 . escape can be prevented.

In an embodiment, the third elastic member 241 may include a leaf spring. The third elastic member 241 may generate an elastic force in the second direction D2 . As shown in FIG. 15A , the third elastic member 241 may have a curved shape with a predetermined curvature. The third elastic member 241, when an external force is applied to the third elastic member 241 in the first direction (D1), the bent portion is unfolded (or the curvature of the bent portion increases) to be deformed Also, when the external force is removed, the elastic force may be generated in the second direction D2 while being elastically deformed to the original shape before being deformed by the external force. For example, both ends of the third elastic member 241 may move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding directions D1 and D2 inside the receiving groove 173 , and the central portion of the third elastic member 241 may be It can move in a direction parallel to the sliding directions D1 and D2.

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, in a first state, the second part 172 of the display support member 170 is formed with a first structure (eg, the first structure 110 of FIGS. 1 to 4 ). may be configured to maintain a state supported by one side of the For example, the first structure 110 may include a support surface (not shown) for supporting the third elastic member 241 . When the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the third elastic member 241 may be in a deformed state by being applied with an external force in the first direction D1 by the first structure 110 . When the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state, the third elastic member 241 restores to its original shape (eg, elastically deformed or elastically restored), thereby applying an elastic force in the second direction D2. can cause Accordingly, the second driving member 240 may provide a driving force capable of pushing the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 . .

According to the illustrated embodiment, the third elastic member 241 may be implemented in the form of a leaf spring, but the type of the third elastic member 241 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure (not shown), the third elastic member 241 may include a coil spring and a torsion spring.

When the state of the electronic device 100 is changed, the second driving member 240 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 15A , like the second driving member 240 described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14 , is deformed. , the driving force may be configured to act only in a partial section of the deformation operation (eg, a section between the first state S1 and the third state S3 of FIGS. 12 to 14 ). For example, a change in the driving force by the second driving member 240 illustrated in FIG. 15A in the process of changing the state of the electronic device 100 is substantially different from the graph illustrated in the graphs illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 . can be the same as

15B illustrates a second driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15B , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display support member 170 , a support bar 180 , and a first driving member ( 210 ) and a second driving member 220 .

15B is a different view in which the second driving member 220 is disposed on the display support member 170 when compared to the electronic device shown in FIGS. 1 to 12 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 12 ). Examples are shown. The second driving member 220 illustrated in FIG. 15B may be substantially the same as the second driving member described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 (eg, the second driving member 220 of FIGS. 7 to 9 ). , Hereinafter, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be disposed on the display support member 170 . For example, the second driving member 220 may be disposed on the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 , and may move together with the second driving member 220 . For example, the fixing member 221 of the second driving member 220 may be fixedly disposed on the second portion 172 of the display supporting member 170 , and the movable member 222 may be disposed inside the fixing member 221 . in the sliding direction (D1, D2).

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 may be configured to apply an elastic force to a portion of the first structure 110 in the second direction D2 . For example, the first structure 110 may include a support wall 127 supporting the second driving member 220 , and at least a portion of the second driving member 220 is in contact with the support wall 127 . Or it can be separated. For example, the support wall 127 may protrude from the first plate portion 121 of the first structure 110 . The second driving member 220 may be configured to maintain the second elastic member 223 in a compressed state by the moving member 222 in contact with the support wall.

In an embodiment, the second driving member 220 applies an elastic force to the support wall 127 of the first structure 110 in the second direction D2 , so that the second part 172 of the display support member 170 is ) may be configured to move in the first direction D1. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the second driving member 220 maintains a compressed state of the second elastic member 223 by supporting the movable member 222 on the support wall 127 . can keep The second driving member 220 holds the movable member 222 as a fixing member as the second elastic member 223 in a compressed state is stretched while the electronic device 100 is deformed from the first state to the second state. It may be pushed by a predetermined length in the second direction D2 with respect to 221 . As the second elastic member 223 pushes the movable member 222 in the second direction D2, the fixing member 221 fixed to the display support member 170 moves from the support wall 127 in the first direction ( D1) can be moved. Accordingly, a second driving force (not shown) in the first direction D1 may be applied to the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 .

16 is an exploded perspective view of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 17 illustrates a third driving member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

16 and 17 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a first structure 110 , a second structure 140 , a display support member 170 , a first driving member 210 , and A third driving member 250 may be included.

17 , compared with the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 12 ), additionally and/or alternatively including the third driving member 250 . Examples are shown. 17 is an enlarged view of a portion C in which the third driving member 250 is disposed when the first structure 110 and the second structure 140 are coupled to the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 16 . can be

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 are the same as or similar to the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 12 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the first structure 110 may include a first case 120 and a bracket 130 coupled to the first case 120 . The second structure 140 may include a guide member 192 coupled to an inner surface of the sidewall 153 of the second structure 140 (eg, the fifth sidewall 153 of FIG. 3 ). The guide member 192 may include a guide groove 1921 into which a portion of the display support member 170 is inserted.

In an embodiment, the third driving member 250 may include a first magnet 251 and a second magnet 252 . For example, the first magnet 251 may be coupled to one side of the bracket 130 , and the second magnet 252 may be coupled to one side of the guide member 192 to face the first magnet 251 . can be The first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 may be disposed so that the same poles face each other, and a force (eg, a repulsive force) to repel each other between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 . repulsive force) or repulsive force) may occur.

In one embodiment, the bracket 130 may include a support portion 136 on which the first magnet 251 is disposed. The support portion 136 may face the end 1922 of the guide member 192 when the bracket 130 is coupled to the first case 120 . The support portion 136 may extend from the second edge portion 134 toward the first edge portion 133 by a predetermined length. For example, a first recess 137 in which the first magnet 251 is disposed may be formed in the support portion 136 . At least a portion of the first magnet 251 may be disposed inside the first recess 137 .

In one embodiment, the guide member 192 may include a second recess 1923 in which the second magnet 252 is disposed. The second recess 1923 may be formed to face in a direction opposite to that of the guide groove 1921 . The second magnet 252 may be positioned adjacent to the end 1922 of the guide member 192 to face the first magnet 251 , and at least a portion may be disposed inside the second recess 1923 . .

In an embodiment, the third driving member 250 may provide a third driving force F_3 for moving the guide member 192 . The third driving member 250 uses the repulsive force (or repulsive force) generated between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 to move the guide member 192 with respect to the bracket 130 in the first direction ( It can be configured to move to D1). Accordingly, by moving the guide member 192 in the first direction D1, the third driving member 250 helps the rotational movement of a portion of the display support member 170 moving along the guide groove 1921. can give For example, the third driving force F_3 may mean a repulsive force between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 .

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 , when the electronic device 100 is in a first state (eg, in FIG. 17A ), the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 have the same poles. They may be in contact with each other or disposed to face each other in a close position, and a repulsive force may be generated between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 . When the electronic device 100 is deformed to the second state (eg, in FIG. 17B ), the second magnet 252 responds to the repulsive force generated between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 . can be moved away from the first magnet 251 in the first direction D1 by the 110)) in the first direction D1.

In an embodiment, the magnitude of the third driving force F_3 may vary according to a distance between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 . For example, the magnitude of the third driving force F_3 may decrease as the distance between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 increases.

In an embodiment, the third driving force F_3 may not act when the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance or more. When the state of the electronic device 100 is deformed, the third driving force F_3 may act only in a partial section of the deformation operation. For example, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , the third driving force F_3 causes the second structure 140 to move with respect to the first structure 110 . It may act up to a section moving by a certain distance in the first direction D1, and may not act after moving beyond a certain distance. Conversely, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , the third driving force F_3 causes the second structure 140 to move with respect to the first structure 110 . It may act after moving more than a certain distance in the direction D2, and may not act before moving less than a certain distance.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the third driving member 250 may be configured to provide a driving force using magnetic force. However, the third driving member 250 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. According to various embodiments (not shown) of the present invention, the third driving member (not shown) is disposed on any one of the end 1922 of the guide member 192 and the support portion 136 of the bracket 130 , , an end 1922 of the guide member 192 and an elastic member (not shown) configured to apply an elastic force to the other of the support portion 136 of the bracket 130 may be included.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may further include a third driving member 250 in addition to the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 . Also, in various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include the third driving member 250 instead of the second driving member 220 .

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

Referring to FIG. 18 , in the network environment 300 according to an embodiment, the electronic device 301 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 17 ) is connected to a first network 398 (eg, short-range wireless communication). It may communicate with the electronic device 302 through a network), or communicate with the electronic device 304 or the server 308 through the second network 399 (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 301 may communicate with the electronic device 304 through the server 308 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 301 includes a processor 320 , a memory 330 , an input module 350 , a sound output module 355 , a display module 360 , an audio module 370 , and a sensor module ( 376 , interface 377 , connection terminal 378 , haptic module 379 , camera module 380 , power management module 388 , battery 389 , communication module 390 , subscriber identification module 396 ) , or an antenna module 397 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 378 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 301 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 376 , camera module 380 , or antenna module 397 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 360 ). can be

The processor 320, for example, executes software (eg, a program 340) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 301 connected to the processor 320 . 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 320 stores commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 376 or the communication module 390 ) into the volatile memory 332 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 332 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 334 . According to an embodiment, the processor 320 is a main processor 321 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 323 (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 301 includes a main processor 321 and a sub-processor 323 , the sub-processor 323 uses less power than the main processor 321 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 323 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 321 .

The coprocessor 323 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 321 while the main processor 321 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 321 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 321, at least one of the components of the electronic device 301 (eg, the display module 360, the sensor module 376, or the communication module 390) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the co-processor 323 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 380 or the communication module 390). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 323 (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 301 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 308 ). 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 330 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 320 or the sensor module 376 ) of the electronic device 301 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 340 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 330 may include a volatile memory 332 or a non-volatile memory 334 .

The program 340 may be stored as software in the memory 330 , and may include, for example, an operating system 342 , middleware 344 , or an application 346 .

The input module 350 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device 301 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 301 . The input module 350 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 355 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 301 . The sound output module 355 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 360 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 301 . The display module 360 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 360 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 370 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 370 acquires a sound through the input module 350 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 355 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 301 . The electronic device 302 may output sound through (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 376 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 301 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 376 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 377 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 301 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 302 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 377 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 378 may include a connector through which the electronic device 301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 302 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 378 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 379 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 379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 380 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 380 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 388 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 301 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 389 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 301 . According to an embodiment, the battery 389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 390 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 301 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 302, the electronic device 304, or the server 308). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 390 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 320 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 390 is a wireless communication module 392 (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 394 (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 398 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 399 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 304 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 a 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 392 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 396 within a communication network, such as the first network 398 or the second network 399 . The electronic device 301 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 392 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 392 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 392 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 392 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 301 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 304 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 399 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 392 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, 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) may be supported.

The antenna module 397 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 397 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 397 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 398 or the second network 399 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 390 . can be chosen. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 390 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 397 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 397 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 301 and the external electronic device 304 through the server 308 connected to the second network 399 . Each of the external electronic devices 302 or 304 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 301 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations executed by the electronic device 301 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 302 , 304 , or 308 . For example, when the electronic device 301 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 301 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 the execution result to the electronic device 301 . The electronic device 301 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 301 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 304 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. The server 308 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 304 or the server 308 may be included in the second network 399 . The electronic device 301 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 first structure 110 ; a second structure 140 slidably coupled to the first structure 110 in a first direction D1 or a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1; At least a part of the display 160 is disposed in the first structure 110 and the other part is accommodated in the second structure 140 , and the display 160 corresponds to the sliding operation of the second structure 140 . to change the size of the exposed area forming the front surface of the electronic device 100; a display support member 170 disposed on a rear surface of the partial area of the display 160 to support the partial area of the display 160; A first driving member 210 connecting a portion of the first structure 110 and a portion of the second structure 140 , the first driving member 210 drives the second structure 140 into the second structure. configured to provide a first driving force (F_1) to the second structure (140) to move in one direction (D1); and a second driving member 220 disposed on at least one of the first structure 110 and the display supporting member 170 , and the second driving member 220 may support a portion of the display supporting member 170 . configured to provide a second driving force F_2 to the display support member 170 to move it in the first direction D1 .

In various embodiments, in the electronic device 100 , in a first state S1 in which the exposed area has a first size, the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 in the first state. As a result, a second state S2 in which the exposed area is expanded to a second size larger than the first size, and a deformation section TS defined between the first state S1 and the second state S2, In addition, the deformation section TS may include a section in which each of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 operates simultaneously.

In various embodiments, the transformation period TS is a third state S3 defined as a predetermined point among the transformation period TS, and is defined between the first state S1 and the third state S3 and a first section TS1 that becomes the It is configured to provide the first driving force F_1 in the first period TS1, the second period TS2, and the third state S3, and the second driving member 220 includes the first period It may be configured to provide the second driving force F_2 in (TS1).

In various embodiments, a support bar 180 coupled to the second structure 140 and configured to move together with the second structure 140; further including, the display 160, the second structure At least a portion of the structure 140 is configured to move through the space between the sidewall of the second structure 140 and the support bar 180 in response to the sliding operation of the structure 140 , and the first driving member 210 is 1 may be connected to a part of the structure 110 and the support bar 180 , respectively.

In various embodiments, the first structure 110 includes a first case 120 surrounding at least a portion of the second structure 140 and a bracket 130 coupled to the first case 120 . and the support bar 180 extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction and is disposed to be spaced apart from the sidewall of the second structure 140 by a predetermined distance, and the first driving member 210 ), a part may be coupled to the bracket 130 and another part coupled to the support bar 180 to connect between the bracket 130 and the support bar 180 .

In various embodiments, the first driving member 210 includes a first arm 211 connected to the bracket 130 , a second arm 212 connected to the support bar 180 , and the first arm A rotation shaft 213 rotatably connecting one end of the 211 and one end of the second arm 212, and a second arm providing an elastic force to each of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 1 may include an elastic member 214 .

In various embodiments, the first arm 211 is formed at the other end of the first arm 211 and includes a first connection shaft 215 connected to the bracket 130 , and the second arm Reference numeral 212 includes a second connection shaft 216 formed at the other end of the second arm 212 and connected to the support bar 180 , and the first elastic member 214 includes the first An elastic force is applied to each of the first arm 211 and the second arm 212 so that the connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 216 are separated from each other, and the first connection shaft 215 and the second connection shaft 215 are separated from each other. The distance between the two connecting shafts 216 may be changed between a first length L1 and a second length L2 greater than the first length L1 in response to the sliding operation of the second structure 140 . .

In various embodiments, in the first driving member 210 , the first arm 211 rotates in a first rotational direction about the first connection shaft 215 , and the second arm 212 rotates around the first connection shaft 215 . The second connection shaft 216 may be rotated in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, and the rotational shaft 213 may be configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction. .

In various embodiments, the second driving member 220 includes a fixing member 221 fixed to the first structure 110 , a moving member 222 movably coupled to the fixing member 221 , and the a second elastic member 223 disposed between a fixing member 221 and the movable member 222 , wherein the second elastic member 223 connects the movable member 222 to the fixing member 221 . An elastic force is provided to move in the first direction D1, and the movable member 222 moves by a length specified in the first direction D1 by the elastic force to the display support member 170 ) to provide the second driving force F_2.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 includes a first state (S1) in which the exposed area is a first size, a second state (S2) in which the exposed area is expanded to a second size larger than the first size; and a third state (S3) in which the size of the exposed area is larger than the first size and smaller than the second size, wherein the second driving member 220 is in the first state (S1). to the third state S3, the second elastic member 223 is tensioned by a third length L3, and the movable member 222 moves in the third direction D1 in the first direction D1. It may be configured to move by a length L3.

In various embodiments, the moving member 222 is configured such that movement in the first direction D1 is limited by the fixing member 221 in the third state S3, and in the third state S3 When transformed to the second state S2 , a portion of the display supporting member 170 is spaced apart from the movable member 222 in the first direction D1 , and the length of the second elastic member 223 is can be configured to remain substantially the same.

In various embodiments, the movable member 222 is defined as the first state (S1), the third state (S3), and a section between the first state (S1) and the third state (S3) In the first period TS1, a state in contact with the display support member 170 is maintained, and a period between the second state S2 and the third state S3 and the second state S2 is maintained. In the second section TS2 defined by , it may be configured to be spaced apart from the display support member 170 .

In various embodiments, the display support member 170 includes a first portion 171 including a plurality of bars extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the first portion 171 . ) to a second portion 172 extending in a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1 , wherein at least a portion of the second portion 172 is formed of the display support member 170 . Forming an end portion, the second driving force F_2 may be provided to the second portion 172 .

In various embodiments, the second driving member 220 includes a third elastic member 241 disposed on the second portion 172 of the display support member 170 , and the third elastic member ( 241 ) is located between the second part 172 and one side of the first structure 110 , and provides an elastic force to the first structure 110 in the second direction D2 , thereby providing the second The portion 172 may be configured to move in the first direction D1 with respect to the first structure 110 .

In various embodiments, a guide member 192 coupled to the second structure 140 to move together with the second structure 140 is further included, wherein the first structure 110 includes the first case 120 . ) and a bracket 130 coupled to the first case 120 , wherein the guide member 192 is at least a portion of the display support member 170 to guide the movement of the display support member 170 . may include a guide groove 1921 into which is inserted, and the display support member 170 may be configured to move along the guide groove 1921 when the second structure 140 slides.

In various embodiments, a third driving member 250 disposed between one side of the bracket 130 and one side of the guide member 192; further comprising, the third driving member 250, a first magnet 251 coupled to the bracket 130 and a second magnet 252 coupled to the guide member 192 to face the first magnet 251, the first magnet 251 ) and the second magnet 252 may have the same poles facing each other so that a repulsive force acts between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 .

In various embodiments, the repulsive force acts in a direction substantially parallel to the first direction D1 , and the magnitude of the repulsive force increases as the distance between the first magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 increases. may decrease accordingly.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a first structure 110 ; a second structure 140 slidably coupled to the first structure 110 in a first direction D1 or a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1; A display 160 in which a width W of an exposed area forming the front surface of the electronic device 100 is changed in response to a sliding operation of the second structure 140 with respect to the first structure 110 , the display Reference numeral 160 indicates that as the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1, the width W of the exposed area increases, and as the second structure 140 slides in the second direction D2, the configured to decrease the width (W) of the exposed area; a display support member 170 disposed on a rear surface of a partial area of the display 160; a first driving member 210 configured to provide a first driving force F_1 to the second structure 140 ; and a second driving member 220 configured to provide a second driving force F_2 to a portion of the display supporting member 170 , wherein the electronic device 100 includes a width W of the exposed area. A first state S1 of the first width W1, a second state S2 of a second width W2 in which the width W of the exposed region is greater than the first width W1, and the exposure and a third state S3 in which the width W of the region is a third width W3 that is greater than the first width W1 and smaller than the second width W2, and the first driving member 210 When is transformed from the first state (S1) to the second state (S2), in the transformation period (TS) defined between the first state (S1) and the second state (S2), the second It is configured to provide the first driving force F_1 to the structure 140 in the first direction D1 , and the second driving member 220 is configured to move from the first state S1 to the second state S2 . ), in the first period TS1 defined between the first state S1 and the third state S3 among the deformation period TS, the first It may be configured to provide the second driving force F_2 in the direction D1 .

In various embodiments, a magnitude of each of the first driving force F_1 and the second driving force F_2 is configured to decrease linearly as the width W of the exposed region increases, and the width of the exposed region A slope that is a ratio of a decrease in the magnitude of the resultant force of the first driving force F_1 and the second driving force F_2 to the increase in W is defined, and the slope is the first slope in the first section TS1 , and may be configured to have a second slope that is smaller than the first slope in the second section TS2.

In various embodiments, the second period applied to the display support member 170 in the second period TS2 defined between the third state S3 and the second state S2 among the deformation period TS 2 The magnitude of the driving force F_2 may be substantially zero.

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 this 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).

Various embodiments of the present document are stored in a storage medium (eg, the internal memory 336 or the external memory 338) readable by a machine (eg, the electronic devices 100 and 301 ). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 340) including the above instructions. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 100 or 301 ) may call at least one of one or more instructions 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 contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case 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 generated 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, repeatedly, 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,
a first structure;
a second structure slidably coupled to the first structure in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction;
At least a part of the display is disposed in the first structure and the other part is accommodated in the second structure, and the size of the exposed area forming the front surface of the electronic device is different in the display corresponding to the sliding operation of the second structure. constructed to be;
a display support member disposed on a rear surface of the partial area of the display to support the partial area of the display;
A first driving member connecting a portion of the first structure and a portion of the second structure, wherein the first driving member applies a first driving force to the second structure to move the second structure in the first direction configured to provide; and
a second driving member disposed on at least one of the first structure and the display supporting member, the second driving member applying a second driving force to the display supporting member to move a portion of the display supporting member in the first direction An electronic device comprising; configured to provide. The method according to claim 1,
The electronic device is
A first state in which the exposed area has a first size, a second state in which the exposed area is expanded to a second size larger than the first size as the second structure slides in the first direction in the first state, and a deformation section defined between the first state and the second state;
The deformation section includes a section in which each of the first driving member and the second driving member simultaneously operates. 3. The method according to claim 2,
The transformation section is
a third state defined as a certain point among the deformation sections, a first section defined between the first state and the third state, and a second section defined between the second state and the third state, ,
the first driving member is configured to provide the first driving force in the first section, the second section, and the third state;
The second driving member is configured to provide the second driving force in the first section. The method according to claim 1,
A support bar coupled to the second structure and configured to move together with the second structure; further comprising,
The display is configured to move at least a portion through a space between the sidewall of the second structure and the support bar in response to the sliding operation of the second structure,
The first driving member is connected to a portion of the first structure and the support bar, respectively. 5. The method according to claim 4,
The first structure is
A first case surrounding at least a portion of the second structure and a bracket coupled to the first case,
The support bar extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction and is disposed to be spaced apart from the sidewall of the second structure by a predetermined distance,
In the first driving member, a part is coupled to the bracket and another part is coupled to the support bar so as to connect the bracket and the support bar. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first driving member,
A first arm connected to the bracket, a second arm connected to the support bar, a rotation shaft rotatably connecting one end of the first arm and one end of the second arm, and the first arm and the second arm and a first elastic member providing an elastic force to each. 7. The method of claim 6,
The first arm is formed at the other end of the first arm and includes a first connection shaft connected to the bracket,
The second arm includes a second connection shaft formed at the other end of the second arm and connected to the support bar,
The first elastic member applies an elastic force to each of the first and second arms so that the first connection shaft and the second connection shaft are separated from each other;
The electronic device, wherein the distance between the first connection shaft and the second connection shaft varies between a first length and a second length greater than the first length in response to a sliding operation of the second structure. 8. The method of claim 7,
The first driving member,
the first arm rotates in a first rotational direction about the first connection axis, and the second arm rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction about the second connection axis, and the rotation an axis configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction. The method according to claim 1,
The second driving member,
A fixing member fixed to the first structure, a movable member movably coupled to the fixing member, and a second elastic member disposed between the fixing member and the movable member,
The second elastic member provides an elastic force to move the movable member in the first direction with respect to the fixing member,
and the moving member is configured to provide the second driving force to the display supporting member as it moves by a length specified in the first direction by the elastic force. 10. The method of claim 9,
The electronic device may include a first state in which the exposed area is a first size, a second state in which the exposed area is expanded to a second size larger than the first size, and the exposed area is larger than the first size. a third state that is a third size smaller than the second size;
The second driving member,
and the second elastic member is tensioned by a third length, and the movable member is configured to move by the third length in the first direction when it is deformed from the first state to the third state. 11. The method of claim 10,
The moving member is configured such that movement in the first direction is limited by the fixing member in the third state,
configured such that when deformed from the third state to the second state, a portion of the display support member is spaced apart from the movable member in the first direction, and the length of the second elastic member remains substantially the same; electronic device. 11. The method of claim 10,
The moving member is
maintaining a state in contact with the display supporting member in the first state, the third state, and a first period defined by a period between the first state and the third state;
and spaced apart from the display supporting member in a second section defined by the second state and a section between the third state and the second state. The method according to claim 1,
The display support member,
A first portion including a plurality of bars extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction,
at least a portion of the second portion forms an end of the display supporting member, and a second driving force is provided to the second portion. 14. The method of claim 13,
The second driving member includes a third elastic member disposed on the second portion of the display supporting member,
The third elastic member,
Located between the second portion and one side of the first structure, by providing an elastic force to the first structure in the second direction, to move the second portion with respect to the first structure in the first direction Consisting of, an electronic device. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a guide member coupled to the second structure to move together with the second structure,
The first structure includes a first case and a bracket coupled to the first case,
The guide member includes a guide groove into which at least a portion of the display support member is inserted to guide the movement of the display support member,
The display supporting member is configured to move along the guide groove when the second structure slides. 16. The method of claim 15,
Further comprising; a third driving member disposed between one side of the bracket and one side of the guide member;
The third driving member includes a first magnet coupled to the bracket and a second magnet coupled to the guide member to face the first magnet,
The first magnet and the second magnet, the same pole is disposed to face each other so that a repulsive force (repulsive force) acts between the first magnet and the second magnet. 17. The method of claim 16,
the repulsive force acts in a direction substantially parallel to the first direction,
The magnitude of the repulsive force decreases as the distance between the first magnet and the second magnet increases. In an electronic device,
a first structure;
a second structure slidably coupled to the first structure in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction;
A display in which a width of an exposed area forming a front surface of the electronic device is changed in response to a sliding operation of the second structure with respect to the first structure, wherein the display is configured as the second structure slides in the first direction configured to increase the width of the exposed area and decrease the width of the exposed area according to the sliding operation in the second direction;
a display support member disposed on a rear surface of a partial area of the display;
a first drive member configured to provide a first drive force to the second structure; and
a second driving member configured to provide a second driving force to a portion of the display supporting member;
The electronic device is
A first state in which the width of the exposed region is a first width, a second state in which a width of the exposed region is a second width greater than the first width, and a width of the exposed region is greater than the first width and greater than the second width a third state that is a small third width;
When the first driving member is deformed from the first state to the second state, the first driving member is attached to the second structure in the first direction in a deformation section defined between the first state and the second state. configured to provide a driving force,
When the second driving member is deformed from the first state to the second state, in a first period defined between the first state and the third state in the deformation period, the first driving member is attached to the display supporting member. and provide the second driving force in a direction. 19. The method of claim 18,
The magnitude of each of the first driving force and the second driving force is configured to decrease linearly as the width of the exposed area increases,
a slope that is a ratio of a decrease amount of the resultant force of the first driving force and the second driving force with respect to the increase amount of the width of the exposed area is defined;
The slope is configured to have a first slope in the first section and to have a second slope that is smaller than the first slope in a section other than the first section among the deformation sections. 19. The method of claim 18,
and a magnitude of the second driving force applied to the display supporting member in a second period defined between the third state and the second state among the deformation period is substantially zero.

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