KR20220073616A - Electronic device including sliderable display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding a sliding movement of the first housing, and a second housing disposed on the first housing A flexible display including a first display area and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is disposed inside or outside the second housing based on the sliding movement of the first housing. A flexible display configured to be movable to the outside and at least a part of the first component assembly mounted in the first housing, comprising a lens assembly configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction in response to the sliding movement of the first housing It is characterized in that it comprises a first-part assembly that does.
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing, and a second housing guiding the sliding movement of the first housing, and a first housing disposed on the first housing A flexible display including a display area and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is inside or outside the second housing based on the sliding movement of the first housing A flexible display configured to be movable to a , and a first component assembly at least partially mounted in the first housing, the first component assembly including a lens assembly and an image sensor, the lens assembly comprising at least one reflective member and the image A first lens group, a second lens group, and a third lens group are sequentially arranged as a sensor, and the second lens group and the third lens group can be configured to slide with respect to the first lens group. . In addition, various embodiments are possible.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SLIDERABLE DISPLAY

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a slideable display.

As the demand for mobile communication increases and the degree of integration of electronic devices increases, portability of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals may be improved, and convenience in using multimedia functions may be improved. For example, as a display with integrated touch screen function replaces a traditional mechanical (button type) keypad, the electronic device can be miniaturized while maintaining the function of the input device. For example, since the mechanical keypad is removed from the electronic device, portability of the electronic device may be improved. In another embodiment, if the display is extended by the area in which the mechanical keypad is removed, the electronic device including the touch screen function is larger than the electronic device including the mechanical keypad, even though it has the same size and weight as the electronic device including the mechanical keypad. A larger screen can be provided.

When a user surfs the web or uses a multimedia function, it may be more convenient to use an electronic device that outputs a large screen. Although a larger display may be mounted on the electronic device to output a large screen, there may be restrictions in extending the size of the display in consideration of the portability of the electronic device. In an embodiment, a display using an organic light emitting diode or the like may secure a portability of an electronic device while providing a large screen. For example, a display using an organic light emitting diode (or an electronic device having the same) can achieve stable operation even when manufactured to be quite thin, so that the electronic device is foldable or bendable or rollable. can be mounted on Here, the rollable electronic device includes a rolling type electronic device in which the display is rolled along a guide member such as a roller, and a sliding type electronic device in which the display is slidable. of electronic devices. By mounting the display using the organic light emitting diode on the electronic device in a foldable, slidable, or rollable form, it is possible to provide an electronic device that outputs a larger screen to a user.

An electronic device (eg, a laptop) includes a display having a flat surface or a shape having a flat surface and a curved surface. An electronic device including a display may have a limitation in realizing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Accordingly, an electronic device including a slideable display has been studied.

Since the electronic device including the slideable display is provided in a scroll shape, it is difficult to implement a wider display than a display other than a rollable display, and thus user convenience may be reduced.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device including a slideable display capable of maximizing the expansion of the display.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a module is changed by expanding or reducing a display by an external force, it is possible to provide an electronic device that forcibly terminates the camera application.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a structure capable of extending (or changing) a range of a length in which a display of a rollable electronic device is extended or reduced.

However, the problems to be solved in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and may be variously expanded without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding a sliding movement of the first housing, and a second housing disposed on the first housing A flexible display including a first display area and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is located inside or outside the second housing based on the sliding movement of the first housing. A flexible display configured to be movable to the outside and at least a part of the first component assembly mounted in the first housing, comprising a lens assembly configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction in response to the sliding movement of the first housing It may include a first component assembly that

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing, and a second housing guiding the sliding movement of the first housing, and a first housing disposed on the first housing A flexible display including a display area and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is inside or outside the second housing based on the sliding movement of the first housing A flexible display configured to be movable to a , and a first component assembly at least partially mounted in the first housing, the first component assembly including a lens assembly and an image sensor, the lens assembly comprising at least one reflective member and the image A first lens group, a second lens group, and a third lens group are sequentially arranged as a sensor, and the second lens group and the third lens group can be configured to slide with respect to the first lens group. .

According to the device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a structure capable of extending (or changing) the range of the length in which the display of the rollable electronic device is expanded or reduced.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. will be.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a portion of a flexible display is accommodated in a second structure.
3 is a view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a view showing a state in which most of the flexible display is exposed to the outside of a second structure.
4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
5 is a diagram illustrating a display behavior in a slide-in operation and a slide-out operation of a first structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6A to 6D are views illustrating states of an electronic device in a slide-in operation and a slide-out operation of a first structure in one direction, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; This is the drawing you looked at.
7A-7B are enlarged schematic views of the electrical component in FIGS. 6A-6D , according to various embodiments;
8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining various methods of an operation (eg, a pop-up operation) of transforming at least a portion of the electric component of FIGS. 7A and 7B .
9 illustrates a lens assembly used in a third method among methods of deforming electric components (eg, pop-up operation).

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document may be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (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 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or may be set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the co-processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (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 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). 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 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

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

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The input module 150 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 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 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 one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The display module 160 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 160 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 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 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 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 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 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : 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 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 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 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 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 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may include 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 realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 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 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 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 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 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 designated 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 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 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 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 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.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document, and a portion (eg, an alpha region α; see FIG. 4 ) of a display 250 (eg, a flexible display) is shown in FIG. 4 . It is a view showing a state accommodated in the structure (220). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which most of the display 250 is exposed to the outside of the second structure 220 .

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 is an example of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 , and may be a rollable electronic device. The rollable electronic device may include a rolling type electronic device in which the display is rolled along a guide member such as a roller, and a sliding type electronic device in which the display is slidable. . It should be noted that, in the embodiments to be described below, the sliding type electronic device will be mainly described, and it should be noted that the following description may also be applied mutatis mutandis to other types of rollable electronic device (eg, rolling type electronic device) without a separate mention. .

The state shown in FIG. 2 may be defined as that the first structure 210 is closed (or closed) with respect to the second structure 220 , and the state shown in FIG. 3 is the second structure 220 . With respect to the first structure 210 may be defined as open (or open (open)). According to an embodiment, a “closed state” or an “open state” may be defined as a state in which the electronic device is closed or opened. According to an embodiment, the closed state of the electronic device 200 is defined as a state in which the width of the slideable housing of the electronic device 200 is the minimum, and the open state of the electronic device 200 is the slideable housing of the electronic device 200 . It can be defined as a state in which the width of is maximum. According to another embodiment, the closed state of the electronic device 200 is defined as a state in which the area of the portion exposed to the outside of the display 250 is minimized, and the open state of the electronic device is the display 250 . It may be defined as a state in which the area exposed to the outside is maximized.

2 and 3 together, the electronic device 200 may include a first structure 210 and a second structure 220 movably disposed in the first structure 210 . In some embodiments, the first structure 210 may be interpreted as a structure in which the first structure 210 is slidably disposed on the second structure 220 in the electronic device 200 . According to one embodiment, the first structure 210 may be arranged to reciprocate by a predetermined distance in the direction shown with respect to the second structure 220, for example, the direction indicated by the arrow ①.

According to various embodiments, the first structure 210 may be referred to as, for example, a first housing structure, a slide unit, or a slide housing, and may be disposed reciprocally on the second structure 220 . In one embodiment, the second structure 220 may be referred to as, for example, a second housing structure, a main part, or a main housing, and may accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a main circuit board or a battery. . A portion of the display 250 (eg, the first area A1 ) may be seated on the first structure 210 . According to an embodiment, as the first structure 210 moves (eg, slides) with respect to the second structure 220 , the other part of the display 250 (eg, the second area A2) may move (eg, slide). It may be accommodated inside the second structure 220 (eg, a slide-in operation) or exposed to the outside of the second structure 220 (eg, a slide-out operation). have. Here, a part of the display 250 (eg, the first area A1 ) may be a basic use area in a state in which the display 250 is slid-in, and another part of the display 250 (eg, the second area) (A2)) may be an extended area in a slide-out state.

2 and 3 , an embodiment in which the basic use area (eg, the first area A1 ) in the slide-in state of the display 250 is seated on the first structure 210 is illustrated. In addition, the basic use area (eg, the first area A1 ) in the slide-out state of the display 250 is formed on the right side in the direction in which the display 250 is expanded, according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 , , an extended area (eg, the second area A2 ) is formed on the left side of the display 250 . However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and unlike shown in FIG. 3 , the basic use area (eg, the first area A1 ) in the slide-out state of the display 250 is the direction in which the display 250 is expanded. It is formed on the left side opposite to , and the extended area (eg, the second area A2 ) may be formed on the right side of the display 250 .

According to various embodiments, the first structure 210 may include a first plate 211 (eg, a slide plate), and a first surface F1 formed by including at least a portion of the first plate 211 . and a second surface F2 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface F1. According to one embodiment, the second structure 220 includes a second plate 221a (eg, a rear case), a first sidewall 223a extending from the second plate 221a, a first sidewall 223a and a a second sidewall 223b extending from the second plate 221a and a third sidewall 223c extending from the second plate 221a and parallel to the second sidewall 223b, and/ Alternatively, it may include a rear plate 221b (eg, a rear window). In some embodiments, the second sidewall 223b and the third sidewall 223c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 223a. According to one embodiment, the second plate 221a , the first sidewall 223a , the second sidewall 223b and the third sidewall 223c are configured to receive (or surround) at least a portion of the first structure 210 . ) one side (eg, a front face) may be formed to be open. For example, the first structure 210 is coupled to the second structure 220 in a state where it is at least partially wrapped, and while receiving the guidance of the second structure 220 , the first surface (F1, eg, the front surface) or the second surface You can slide in a direction parallel to (F2, eg: rear), for example, in the direction of the arrow ①.

According to various embodiments, the second sidewall 223b or the third sidewall 223c may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the second plate 221a, the first sidewall 223a, the second sidewall 223b, and/or the third sidewall 223c may be formed as separate structures and combined or assembled. The rear plate 221b may be coupled to surround at least a portion of the second plate 221a. In another embodiment, the rear plate 221b may be formed substantially integrally with the second plate 221a. According to an embodiment, the second plate 221a or the rear plate 221b may cover at least a portion of the display 250 . For example, the display 250 may be at least partially accommodated inside the second structure 220 , and the second plate 221a or the back plate 221b may be accommodated in the display ( ) of the second structure 220 . 250) can be covered.

According to various embodiments, the first structure 210 is movable in an open state and a closed state with respect to the second structure 220 in a first direction (eg, direction ①), and the first structure 210 is in a closed state. It can be moved to be placed at a first distance from the first sidewall 223a in , and to be placed at a second distance greater than the first distance from the first sidewall 223a in an open state. In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first structure 210 may be positioned to surround a portion of the first sidewall 223a.

According to various embodiments, unlike the above-described embodiments, the first sidewall 223a may move integrally with the first structure 210 . The second structure 220 may include a fourth sidewall (not shown) located in a direction opposite to the first sidewall 223a, and the first sidewall 223a is formed in a state in which the fourth sidewall (not shown) is fixed. A form of moving away from the fourth sidewall (not shown) along with the movement of the first structure 210 may be applied. In addition, the expansion of the slideable housing according to the sliding movement of the first structure 210 may vary according to embodiments.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a display 250, a key input device, a connector hole, an audio module, or a camera module. Although not shown, the electronic device 200 may further include an indicator (eg, an LED device) or various sensor modules. Here, the display 250 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen.

According to various embodiments, the display 250 may include a first area A1 and a second area A2 . In an embodiment, the first area A1 may extend substantially across at least a portion of the first plate 211 to be disposed on the first surface F1 . The second area A2 extends from the first area A1 and is inserted or accommodated in the second structure 220 (eg, the main housing) according to the sliding movement of the first structure 210 , or 2 It may be exposed to the outside of the structure 220 . As will be described later, the second area A2 is substantially moved while being guided by a guide member (eg, a roller) mounted on the second structure 220 to be accommodated inside or outside the second structure 220 . can be exposed as For example, while the first structure 210 slides, a portion of the second area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the guide member. According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the first plate 211 (eg, a slide plate), when the first structure 210 moves from the closed state to the open state, the second area A2 gradually becomes the second area A2. 2 A substantially flat surface may be formed together with the first area A1 while being exposed to the outside of the structure 220 . In some embodiments, the second area A2 may be at least partially accommodated in the interior of the second structure 220 , and a portion of the second area A2 may be in a state (eg, a closed state) shown in FIG. 2 . can be exposed to the outside. In some embodiments, regardless of the closed state or the open state, a portion of the exposed second area A2 may be located on a guide member (not shown), 2 A portion of the area A2 may maintain a curved shape. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , an embodiment in which the guide member is disposed opposite to the direction in which the display of the electronic device 200 is expanded is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. 200), an embodiment in which the guide member is disposed in a direction in which the display is expanded may also be applied.

4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed herein.

4 and below, a spatial coordinate system defined by an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis orthogonal to each other is shown. Here, the X axis may indicate a width direction of the electronic device, the Y axis may indicate a length direction of the electronic device, and the Z axis may indicate a height (or thickness) direction of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 200 includes a first structure 210 , a second structure 220 (eg, a main housing), a display 250 (eg, a flexible display), and a guide member (eg, a roller ( 235 ), a support sheet 236 , and/or an articulated hinge structure 214 . A portion of the display 250 (eg, the alpha region α) may be accommodated in the second structure 220 while being guided by the roller 235 .

According to various embodiments, the first structure 210 includes a first plate 211 (eg, a slide plate), a first bracket 212 and/or a second bracket 213 mounted on the first plate 211 . may include The first structure 210 , for example, the first plate 211 , the first bracket 212 and/or the second bracket 213 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. have. The first structure 210 is mounted on the second structure 220 (eg, the main housing) and reciprocates linearly in one direction (eg, the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 2 or 3 ) while receiving the guide of the second structure 220 . can exercise For example, the first plate 211 may be accommodated or inserted into a groove (not shown) of the second structure 220 using the second bracket 213 . In one embodiment, the first bracket 212 may be coupled to the first plate 211 to form the first surface F1 of the first structure 210 together with the first plate 211 . The first area A1 of the display 250 may be substantially mounted on the first surface F1 to maintain a flat panel shape. The second bracket 213 is coupled to the first plate 211 to form a second surface (eg, the second surface F2 in FIG. 3 ) of the first structure 210 together with the first plate 211 . can According to one embodiment, the first bracket 212 and/or the second bracket 213 may be formed integrally with the first plate 211 . This may be appropriately designed in consideration of the assembly structure or manufacturing process of the manufactured product. The first structure 210 or the first plate 211 may be coupled to the second structure 220 to slide with respect to the second structure 220 .

According to various embodiments, the articulated hinge structure 214 may include a plurality of bars or rods (not shown), and may be connected to one end of the first structure 210 . For example, as the first structure 210 slides, the articulated hinge structure 214 may move with respect to the second structure 220 , and in a closed state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 ), substantially As a result, it may be accommodated in the interior of the second structure 220 . In some embodiments, even in a closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 214 may not be accommodated inside the second structure 220 . For example, even in a closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 214 may be positioned outside the second structure 220 to correspond to the roller 235 . A plurality of rods (not shown) extend in a straight line and are arranged parallel to the axis of rotation R of the roller 235 , and in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation R, for example, the first structure 210 slides. It may be arranged along the moving direction.

Accordingly, as the first structure 210 slides, the plurality of rods 315 may be arranged to form a curved surface or may be arranged to form a flat surface. For example, as the first structure 210 slides and moves, the multi-joint hinge structure 214 forms a curved surface at a portion facing the roller 235, and multi-joint at a portion facing the roller 235 Hinge structure 214 may form a flat surface. In one embodiment, a portion of display 250 (eg, alpha region α) is mounted or supported on articulated hinge structure 214 , and in an open state (eg, shown in FIG. 2 ), a first It may be exposed to the outside of the second structure 220 together with the area A1 . In a state in which the second region (eg, the second region A2 in FIG. 2 ) is exposed to the outside of the second structure 220 , the articulated hinge structure 214 substantially forms a plane to form the second region (eg, the second region A2 ). : The second area A2 of FIG. 2) can be supported or maintained in a flat state.

According to various embodiments, the second structure 220 (eg, the main housing) may include a second plate 221a (eg, a rear case), a printed circuit board (not shown), a rear plate 221b, and a third plate ( 221c) (eg, a front case), and/or a support member 221d. The second plate 221a, for example, the rear case may be disposed to face the opposite direction to the first surface F1 of the first plate 211, and may be substantially disposed in the second structure 220 or the electronic device ( 200) can be provided. In one embodiment, the second structure 220 is formed to be substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 223a while extending from the first sidewall 223a and the second plate 221a extending from the second plate 221a. It may include a second sidewall 223b and a third sidewall 223c extending from the second plate 221a, substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 223a and parallel to the second sidewall 223b. In the illustrated embodiment, a structure in which the second sidewall 223b and the third sidewall 223c are manufactured as separate parts from the second plate 221a and mounted or assembled to the second plate 221a is exemplified. 2 It may be formed integrally with the plate 221a. The second structure 220 may accommodate an antenna for proximity wireless communication, an antenna for wireless charging, or an antenna for magnetic secure transmission (MST) in a space that does not overlap the multi-joint hinge structure 214 .

According to various embodiments, the rear plate 221b may be coupled to the outer surface of the second plate 221a, and may be manufactured integrally with the second plate 221a according to embodiments. In one embodiment, the second plate 221a may be made of a metal or polymer material, and the rear plate 221b is made of a material such as metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic to decorate the exterior of the electronic device 200 . effect can be provided. According to an embodiment, the second plate 221a and/or the rear plate 221b may be made of a material that transmits light at least partially (eg, the auxiliary display area). For example, in a state in which a portion of the display 250 (eg, the second area A2 ) is accommodated in the second structure 220 , the electronic device 200 moves into the second structure 220 . Visual information may be output using a partial area of the accommodated display 250 . The auxiliary display area may provide visual information output from the area accommodated inside the second structure 220 to the outside of the second structure 220 .

According to various embodiments, the third plate 221c is made of a metal or a polymer material, and the second plate 221a (eg, a rear case), the first sidewall 223a, the second sidewall 223b, and/or It may be combined with the third sidewall 223c to form an inner space of the second structure 220 . According to an embodiment, the third plate 221c may be referred to as a “front case”, and the first structure 210 , for example, the first plate 211 may substantially face the third plate 221c. You can slide to the state. In some embodiments, the first sidewall 223a includes a first sidewall portion 223a-1 extending from the second plate 221a, and a second sidewall portion 223a- formed at one edge of the third plate 221c. 2) can be formed in combination. In another embodiment, the first sidewall portion 223a-1 may be coupled to surround one edge of the third plate 221c, for example, the second sidewall portion 223a-2, and in this case, the first sidewall portion 223a-1 itself may form the first sidewall 223a.

According to various embodiments, the support member 221d may be disposed in the space between the second plate 221a and the third plate 221c, and may have a flat plate shape made of a metal or polymer material. The support member 221d may provide an electromagnetic shielding structure in the inner space of the second structure 220 or may improve mechanical rigidity of the second structure 220 . In one embodiment, when accommodated in the interior of the second structure 220 , the articulated hinge structure 214 and/or a partial area of the display 250 (eg, the second area A2 ) is formed by the second plate ( 221a) and the support member 221d.

According to various embodiments, a printed circuit board (not shown) may be disposed in a space between the third plate 221c and the support member 221d. For example, the printed circuit board may be accommodated in a space separated by the support member 221d from a space in which a partial region of the articulated hinge structure 214 and/or the display 250 is accommodated inside the second structure 220 . can The printed circuit board may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or interfaces. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device 200 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the display 250 is a flexible display based on an organic light emitting diode, and may be at least partially deformed into a curved shape while being generally maintained in a flat shape. In an embodiment, the first area A1 of the display 250 may be mounted or attached to the first surface F1 of the first structure 210 to be substantially maintained in a flat shape. A second region (eg, second region A2 in FIG. 2 ) (or alpha region α) extends from first region A1 and may be supported or attached to articulated hinge structure 214 . For example, the second area A2 extends along the sliding movement direction of the first structure 210 , and may be accommodated in the second structure 220 together with the multi-joint hinge structure 214 , and the multi-joint hinge According to the deformation of the structure 214, it may be deformed to form an at least partially curved shape.

According to various embodiments, as the first structure 210 slides on the second structure 220 , the area of the display 250 exposed to the outside may vary. The electronic device 200 (eg, a processor) may change an area of the display 250 to be activated based on an area of the display 250 exposed to the outside. For example, in the open state or in a position intermediate between the closed state and the open state, the electronic device 200 may activate a region exposed to the outside of the second structure 220 among the total area of the display 250 . In the closed state, the electronic device 200 may activate the first area A1 of the display 250 and deactivate the second area A2 of the display 250 . In the closed state, if there is no user input for a predetermined period of time (eg, 30 seconds or 2 minutes), the electronic device 200 may inactivate the entire area of the display 250 . In some embodiments, in a state in which the entire area of the display 250 is inactivated, the electronic device 200 may display a portion of the display 250 as needed (eg, a notification according to a user setting, a missed call/message arrival notification). By activating a region (eg, a part of the alpha region α), the secondary display region (eg, a part of the second plate 221a and/or the rear plate 221b made of a material that transmits light) is visually displayed. information can be provided.

According to various embodiments, in an open state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 ), substantially the entire area (eg, the first area A1 and the second area A2 ) of the display 250 is exposed to the outside. , the first area A1 and the second area A2 may be disposed to be substantially planar. In one embodiment, even in an open state, a portion (eg, one end) of the second area A2 may be positioned to correspond to the roller 235 , and may be positioned on the roller 235 in the second area A2 . The corresponding portion may be maintained in a curved shape. For example, in various embodiments disclosed in this document, even if it is stated that "in the open state, the second area A2 is disposed to form a plane", a part of the second area A2 may be maintained in a curved shape, Similarly, although it is stated that “in the closed state, the articulated hinge structure 214 and/or the second region A2 is accommodated in the second structure 220 ,” the articulated hinge structure 214 . And/or a portion of the second area A2 may be located outside the second structure 220 .

According to various embodiments, the guide member, for example, the roller 235 is positioned adjacent to one edge of the second structure 220 (eg, the second plate 221a) to the second structure 220 . It may be rotatably mounted. For example, the roller 235 may be disposed adjacent to an edge of the second plate 221a parallel to the first sidewall 223a (eg, a portion indicated by reference numeral 'IE'). Although reference numbers are not given in the drawings, another side wall may extend from the edge of the second plate 221a adjacent to the roller 235, and the side wall adjacent to the roller 235 may be formed from the first side wall 223a and the first side wall 223a. may be substantially parallel. As mentioned above, the sidewall of the second structure 220 adjacent to the roller 235 may be made of a material that transmits light, and a portion of the second area A2 is accommodated in the second structure 220 . In this state, it is possible to provide visual information through a portion of the second structure 220 .

According to various embodiments, one end of the roller 235 may be rotatably coupled to the second sidewall 223b, and the other end may be rotatably coupled to the third sidewall 223c. For example, the roller 235 is mounted on the second structure 220, and the rotation axis R perpendicular to the sliding movement direction of the first structure 210 (eg, the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3). can be rotated around The rotation axis R is disposed substantially parallel to the first sidewall 223a and may be located far from the first sidewall 223a, for example, at one edge of the second plate 221a. In one embodiment, the gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the roller 235 and the inner surface of the edge of the second plate 221a is the multi-joint hinge structure 214 or the display 250 entering the interior of the second structure 220 . entrance can be formed.

According to various embodiments, when the display 250 is deformed into a curved shape, the roller 235 maintains a radius of curvature of the display 250 to a certain degree, thereby suppressing excessive deformation of the display 250 . “Excessive deformation” may mean that the display 250 is deformed to have an excessively small radius of curvature to the extent that pixels or signal wires included in the display 250 are damaged. For example, the display 250 may be moved or deformed while being guided by the roller 235 , and may be protected from damage due to excessive deformation. In some embodiments, the roller 235 may rotate while the articulated hinge structure 214 or the display 250 is inserted into or taken out of the second structure 220 . For example, by suppressing friction between the articulated hinge structure 214 (or the display 250 ) and the second structure 220 , the articulated hinge structure 214 (or the display 250 ) is the second structure 220 . of insert/extraction operation can be performed smoothly.

According to various embodiments, the support sheet 236 may be made of a material having flexibility and a certain degree of elasticity, for example, a material including an elastic body such as silicone or rubber. It may be mounted or attached to the roller 235 and selectively wound around the roller 235 as the roller 235 rotates (may be wound). In the illustrated embodiment, the support sheet 236 may be arranged in plurality (eg, four) along the rotation axis R of the roller 235 . For example, the plurality of support sheets 236 may be mounted on the roller 235 at a predetermined interval from other adjacent support sheets 236 , and may extend in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis R. In other embodiments, one support sheet may be mounted or attached to roller 235 . For example, one support sheet may have a size and shape corresponding to the area between the support sheets 236 and the area where the support sheets 236 are disposed in FIG. 3 . In this way, the number, size, or shape of the support sheets 236 may be appropriately changed according to the product actually manufactured. In some embodiments, the support sheet 236 is rolled on the outer circumferential surface of the roller 235 as the roller 235 rotates or deviates from the roller 235 in the form of a flat plate between the display 250 and the third plate 221c. can unfold In other embodiments, the support sheet 236 may be referred to as a “support belt”, “auxiliary belt”, “support film” or “auxiliary film”.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one elastic member 231 and 232 made of a low-density elastic body such as a sponge or a brush. For example, the electronic device 200 may include the first elastic member 231 mounted on one end of the display 250 , and may be mounted on the inner side surface of the edge of the second plate 221a according to an embodiment. It may further include a second elastic member (232). The first elastic member 231 is substantially disposed in the inner space of the second structure 220, and may be positioned to correspond to the edge of the second plate 221a in an open state (eg, the state shown in FIG. 2). have. In one embodiment, the first elastic member 231 may move in the inner space of the second structure 220 according to the sliding movement of the first structure 210 . When the first structure 210 moves from the closed state to the open state, the first elastic member 231 may move toward the edge of the second plate 221a. When the first structure 210 reaches the open state, the first elastic member 231 may contact the inner side surface of the edge of the second plate 221a. For example, in the open state, the first elastic member 231 may seal the gap between the inner edge surface of the edge of the second plate 221a and the surface of the display 250 . In another embodiment, when moving from the closed state to the open state, the first elastic member 231 may move (eg, slide contact) while in contact with the second plate 221a. For example, if the foreign material is introduced into the gap between the second area A2 and the second plate 221a in the closed state, when moving to the open state, the first elastic member 231 removes the foreign material to the second structure (220) can be discharged to the outside.

According to various embodiments, the second elastic member 232 may be attached to the inner surface at the edge of the second plate 221a and may be disposed to substantially face the inner surface of the display 250 . In the closed state, a distance (eg, an arrangement distance) between the surface of the display 250 and the inner side surface of the edge of the second plate 221a may be substantially determined by the second elastic member 232 . According to an embodiment, in the closed state, the second elastic member 232 may contact the surface of the display 250 to substantially seal the disposition gap. According to an embodiment, the second elastic member 232 may be made of a low-density elastic body such as a sponge or a brush, so that the surface of the display 250 may not be damaged even if it comes into direct contact with the display 250 . In another embodiment, the arrangement interval may increase as the first structure 210 gradually moves to an open state. For example, the display 250 may gradually expose the second area A2 to the outside of the second structure 220 without substantially contacting or rubbing the second elastic member 232 . When the first structure 210 reaches an open state, the first elastic member 231 may contact the second elastic member 232 . For example, in the open state, the first elastic member 231 and the second elastic member 232 may block the inflow of foreign substances by sealing the spacing between the first and second elastic members.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include a guide rail 237(s) and/or an actuating member 238(s). The guide rail 237(s) is mounted on the second structure 220, for example, the third plate 221c to slide the first structure 210 (for example, the first plate 211 or the slide plate). can guide you on the move. The driving member 238(s) may include a spring or a spring module that provides an elastic force in a direction to move both ends thereof away from each other. One end of the driving member 238(s) may be rotatably supported by the second structure 220 , and the other end may be rotatably supported by the first structure 210 . When the first structure 210 slides, both ends of the driving member 238(s) may be located closest to each other at any point between the closed state and the open state (hereinafter, 'closest contact'). For example, in the section between closest point and the closed state, the drive member 238(s) provides an elastic force to the first structure 210 in a direction to move toward the closed state, and drives in the section between closest point and the open state. The member 238(s) may provide an elastic force to the first structure 210 in a direction to move toward the open state.

In the following detailed description, the same reference numerals in the drawings are given or omitted for configurations that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof may also be omitted. The electronic devices (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4 ) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be implemented by selectively combining configurations of different embodiments. , a configuration in one embodiment may be replaced by a configuration in another embodiment. For example, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to specific drawings or embodiments.

5 illustrates a slide-in operation and a slide-out operation of a first structure 310 attached to a second structure 320, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. It is a diagram showing the behavior of the display 350 in

Referring to FIG. 5 , a plurality of parts (or a plurality of regions) of the display 350 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described. Referring to FIG. 5 , the display 350 , the first structure 310 , and the second structure 320 are the display 250 , the first structure 210 , and the second structure 220 of FIGS. 2 to 4 . All or part of the composition may be the same.

Referring to (a), (b), and (c) of FIGS. 5 , the display 350 of the electronic device 300 (eg, the display 250 of FIGS. 2 to 4 ) includes a first portion 351 . and a second portion 352 . Here, the first part 351 and the second part 352 are separated for convenience of description, and are not functionally or physically separated from each other.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the display 350 may include a first area A1 and a second area A2 . Here, it should be noted that the first area A1 and the second area A2 are also separated for convenience of description, and do not necessarily functionally or physically separate each other. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, portions referred to by the term 'first part, second part' or 'first region, second region' with respect to the display are substantially the same or similar It could be configuration.

The display 350 may include a first portion 351 that is an area visible from the outside through at least one surface of the housing 301 . In addition, the display 350 may include a second portion 352 that is not visible from the outside at least partially surrounded by the housing. When the first part 351 is expanded based on a slide-out operation of the first structure 310 , the second part 352 may be contracted. Conversely, when the first portion 351 is reduced based on a slide-in operation of the first structure 310 , the second portion 352 may be expanded. For example, based on a slide-out operation of the first part 351 of the electronic device 300 in (b) and (c) of FIG. 5 , the first part 351 may be expanded. can Conversely, based on a slide-out operation of the first structure 351 , the second portion 352 may be reduced.

The display 350 is expanded based on the sliding movement of the first area A1, which is a basic use area, and the first structure 310 in a state in which the first structure 310 is accommodated in the second structure 320 . It may include a second area A2 that is an area. The first area A1 may be an area visible from the outside in a state in which the first structure 310 is accommodated in the second structure 320 and the display is not expanded. The second area A2 is at least partially surrounded by the housing when the first structure 310 is accommodated in the second structure 320 and is not visible from the outside, and the first structure slides out. When it is withdrawn from the second structure 320 by an operation, it may be visually recognized from the outside through at least one surface of the housing. In the slide-out operation of the first structure 310 , the first area A1 and the second area A2 (eg, a part of the second area A1) pass through at least one surface of the housing. A first portion 351 that is an area visible from the outside may be configured.

6A to 6D are views illustrating states of an electronic device in a slide-in operation and a slide-out operation of a first structure in one direction, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; This is the drawing you looked at.

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 6A to 6D may include a display 601 , a first structure 602 , a second structure 603 , a first component assembly 604 , and a printed circuit board 606 . . The display 601 , the first structure 602 , and the second structure 603 of FIGS. 6A and 6D are the display 250 , the first structure 210 and the second structure 220 of FIGS. 2 to 4 . All or part of the configuration may be the same.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the electronic device 200 schematically illustrates a closed state 600 - 1 . According to an embodiment, the display 601 of the electronic device 200 is a bendable flexible display and may include a first display area 601-1 and a second display area 601-2. have. The first display area 601-1 may be defined as an area visible from the outside through at least one surface of the housing, and the second display area 601-2 is at least partially surrounded by the first structure 602 and visible to the outside. It can be defined as a non-existent area. The first display area 601-1 of the display 601 is fixed in contact with the second structure 603 and extends in the opposite direction of the second structure 603 to the inside of the first structure 602 . At least part of it is stored.

According to an embodiment, the printed circuit board 606 and the printed circuit board 606 are disposed between the first display area 601-1 and the second display area 601-2 of the display 601 of the electronic device 200 . ) and operatively coupled with the first component assembly 604 may be located. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first component assembly 604 may include an electrical component 604 - 1 and a window glass 604 - 2 . The electrical component 604 - 1 may be, for example, a camera module. According to one embodiment, the electrical component 604 - 1 may include one or more lenses and image sensors. According to an exemplary embodiment, a distance between the first display area 601-1 of the display 601 and the electrical component 604-1 may be within about 3 mm. According to an embodiment, the electrical component 604 - 1 uses the light (light source) passing through the window glass 604 - 2 , the second area 601 - 2 of the display, and the first structure 602 . Thus, an image of an outside (eg, an object) located in front of the electronic device 200 may be acquired. For example, at least a portion of the window glass 604 - 2 , the second area 601 - 2 of the display, and the first structure 602 may include a transparent area, and the electrical component 604 - 1 may include: An image may be acquired using the light (light source) that has passed through the transparent region.

A detailed description of the electric component 604 - 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7A to 9 .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the printed circuit board 606 of the electronic device 200 in the closed state and the first component assembly 604 functionally connected to the printed circuit board 606 are provided in the first display 601 . When positioned between the display area 601-1 and the second display area 601-2, the size of the display may be expanded. As an example, the size of the display may be extended by the length ①.

Referring to FIG. 6B , the electronic device 200 schematically illustrates an open state 600 - 2 . The first structure 602 of FIG. 6B is in a state in which it has moved to the maximum in the opposite direction to the second structure 603 by a slide-out operation. According to an embodiment, in the state in which the electronic device 200 is opened, the area exposed to the outside of the first display area 601-1 of the display 601 is maximized, and the second display area ( 601-2), the area exposed to the outside can be reduced to a minimum. The printed circuit board 606 and the first component assembly 604 in functional connection with the printed circuit board 606 , like the printed circuit board 606 and the first component assembly 604 of FIG. 6A , include a second It may be functionally connected to the structure 603 and positioned between the first area 601-1 of the display 601 and the second area 601-2 of the display 601 . According to an embodiment, the first component assembly 604 may include a camera module, and in an open state of the electronic device 200 , the first component assembly 604 may display an external (eg, object) image. It can be obtained using an image sensor.

6C and 6D , the electronic device 200 schematically illustrates a partially enlarged state 1 (600-3, hereinafter, state 1) and a partially enlarged state 2 (600-4). Referring to FIG. 6C , the first structure 602 of the electronic device is partially moved in the opposite direction to the second structure 603 based on a slide-out operation. As an example, the first structure 602 is moved by ②. According to an exemplary embodiment, in the first state 600 - 3 , the first component assembly 604 may be visually recognized from the outside. The first component assembly 604 may include an electrical component 604 - 1 , and the electrical component 604 - 1 may include, for example, a camera module. According to an embodiment, in the first state 600-3, the electrical component 604-1 acquires an image of the outside (eg, an object) using a lens and an image sensor included in the electrical component 604-1. can do. According to an embodiment, in the state 1 ( 600 - 3 )/or the state 2 ( 600 - 4 ), the electronic device 200 uses the electrical component 604 - 1 to automatically run an application for acquiring an image. (eg, a camera application). According to another embodiment, when the state 1 ( 600 - 3 )/or the state 2 ( 600 - 4 ) becomes the closed state 600 - 1 of FIG. 6A , the electronic device 200 may terminate the camera application. For example, the electronic device 200 may not perform an operation of acquiring an image related to the electrical component 604 - 1 based on a change in the state of the display 601 , and may not perform an operation of acquiring an image related to the electric component 604 - 1 and a user input (eg, touch input) You can automatically close the camera application without

Referring to FIG. 6D , a partially enlarged state 2 600 - 4 of the electronic device 200 is illustrated. According to an embodiment, in the partially enlarged state 1 600 - 3 , the electrical component 604 - 1 of the first component assembly 604 pops up the first display to focus the lens. It may protrude in a direction opposite to the region 601-1. For example, at least a portion of the electrical component 604 - 1 (eg, the lens assembly 701 of FIG. 7A ) may protrude by ③.

7A-7B are enlarged schematic views of the electrical component 604-1 in FIGS. 6A-6D , in accordance with various embodiments.

7A to 7B , the front side 700 of the electrical component and the back side 710 of the electrical component are schematically shown. Referring to FIG. 7A , the electrical component may include a lens assembly 701 , a support 702 , a driving system 706 , an image sensor 705 , and a driving unit 704 extending from the driving system 706 . According to an embodiment, the front side 700 of the electrical component may include a lens assembly 701 and a support 702 . The lens assembly 701 may include at least one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the rear surface 710 of the electrical component may include an image sensor 705 , a driving system 704 , and a driving unit 706 . The image sensor 705 is disposed on the rear surface of the lens assembly 701 and may capture an image of an external (eg, an object) by using at least one or more lenses of the lens assembly 701 . According to an embodiment, the first component assembly (eg, the first component assembly 604 of FIGS. 6A to 6D ) uses the drive unit 706 to extend the driveline 704 to deform ( transform) can be performed (eg, a pop-up operation).

FIG. 7B is a diagram schematically illustrating an operation (eg, a pop-up operation) in which the electric component of FIG. 7A transforms at least a portion of the electric component by using the driving unit 706 . According to an embodiment, the electrical components 720 and 730 may include a support 702 functionally connected to a lens assembly (not shown), a driving system 706 , and a driving unit 704 extending from the driving system 706 . have. According to an exemplary embodiment, the driving system 706 of the electric component 720 before the pop-up operation is performed is in an unexpanded state. The electric component 730 may perform a pop-up operation by expanding the driving system 706 using the driving unit 704 . As an example, the driving system 706 may be extended by ① length. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 , 200 , or 300 ) may perform a pop-up operation using various mechanical structures. For example, the electronic devices 101 , 200 , and 300 may perform a pop-up operation using a step motor.

8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining various methods of an operation (eg, a pop-up operation) of transforming at least a portion of the electric component of FIGS. 7A and 7B . 8A and 8B , the first component assembly 810 , 820 , 830 , 840 (eg, the first component assembly 640 of FIGS. 6A to 6D ) includes an electrical component 806 and a window glass 801 . ), a first support 802 , an image sensor 803 , and a second support 804 . The first component assembly 810 , 820 , 830 , 840 of FIGS. 8A and 8B , the electrical component 806 , and the window glass 801 are the first component assembly 604 and the electrical component 604 of FIGS. 6A-7B . -1, 720, 730), all or part of the configuration of the window glass 604-2 may be the same.

8A illustrates a first method among methods of deforming an electric component (eg, a pop-up operation). The first method may be referred to as an auto focus type, for example. Referring to FIG. 8A , a window glass 801 and an electrical component 806 may be positioned between the first supports 802 . According to one embodiment, the electrical component 806 may include an image sensor 803 and a camera window 805 disposed over the image sensor 803 . The camera window 805 may be disposed between the second supports 804 . According to an embodiment, the electrical component 806 may perform a pop-up operation using the camera window 805 for lens focusing. According to an embodiment, the electrical component 806 may protrude the camera window 805 in the electrical component 806 in a direction opposite to the image sensor 803 for lens focusing. As an example, the camera window 805 may protrude by the length of ②. According to an embodiment, the first support 802 may be extended based on a pop-up operation of the electrical component 806 , and the window glass 801 positioned between the first supports 802 may be protruded. can do it As an example, the first support 802 may protrude by the length of ②. When focusing the lens using the first method, the image sensor 803 is fixed, and only the camera window 805 may protrude in the opposite direction of the image sensor 803 .

8B illustrates a second method among methods of deforming an electric component (eg, a pop-up operation). The second method may be referred to as a fixed focus type, for example. The configuration of the first component assembly of FIG. 8B may be all or partly the same as that of the first component assembly of FIG. 8A . According to an embodiment, the entire electrical component 806 may protrude in the direction of the window glass 801 for lens focusing. As an example, the entire electrical component 806 may protrude by the length of ③. According to an embodiment, the first support 802 may be extended based on a pop-up operation of the electrical component 806 , and the window glass 801 positioned between the first supports 802 may be protruded. can do it As an example, the first support 802 may protrude by the length of ③. When focusing the lens using the second method, the camera window 805 portion and the image sensor 803 in the electrical component 806 may simultaneously/sequentially protrude toward the window glass 801. .

According to another embodiment, the electrical component 806 may include a lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 701 of FIG. 7A ), fixing the distance between the electrical component 806 and the upper surface of the image sensor 803 , and , as the distance between the lens assembly of the electrical component 806 and the upper surface of the image sensor 803 is changed, the focus of the electrical component 806 may be adjusted.

9 illustrates a lens assembly used in a third method among methods of deforming electric components (eg, pop-up operation).

For example, the third method is a method using an imaging optical system. The lens assembly of FIG. 9 may be all or partly identical to the configuration of the lens assembly of FIGS. 6A to 8B . Referring to FIG. 9 , an imaging optical system used in a third method among methods of pop-up operation of electric components is briefly illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the imaging optical system 900 includes a reflective member 901 , a camera window 902 , a first lens group 903 , a second lens group 905 , a third lens group 907 , and an image sensor. 990 and a camera housing 906 capable of receiving an image sensor 990 .

According to an embodiment, the reflective member 901 may refract light. According to an exemplary embodiment, the reflective member 901 is disposed outside the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) in the second direction (eg, the -Z direction) in the camera window 902 of the imaging optical system 900 . ) may be refracted in a third direction (eg, -X direction) toward the image sensor 990 . For example, the reflective member 901 may include a first reflective member surface 901a facing a fourth direction (eg, a +Z direction), a first lens group 910 and/or a second reflective member facing the image sensor 990 . It may include a reflective member surface 901b, and a third reflective member surface 901c extending from the first reflective member surface 901a to the second reflective member surface 901b. At least a portion of the light incident on the first reflective member surface 901a may be reflected from the third reflective member surface 901c and transmitted to the second reflective member surface 901b. According to an embodiment, the reflective member 901 may have a prism structure.

According to some embodiments, the first lens group 903 may include at least one lens. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first lens group 903 may be sequentially arranged in a direction from the reflective member 901 toward the image sensor 990 and the second lens group 905 . According to an embodiment, the first lens group 903 may be fixed to the second camera housing 906 .

According to some embodiments, the second lens group 905 may include at least one lens. According to an exemplary embodiment, the second lens group 905 may be sequentially arranged in a direction from the first lens group 903 toward the image sensor 990 and/or the third lens group 907 .

According to example embodiments, the second lens group 905 may have a positive (+) composite refractive power. For example, the second lens group 905 may focus at least a portion of light incident on the second lens group 905 .

According to some embodiments, the third lens group 907 may include at least one lens. According to an exemplary embodiment, the third lens group 907 may be sequentially arranged in a direction from the second lens group 905 toward the image sensor 990 .

According to some embodiments, the third lens group 907 may have a negative (-) composite refractive power. For example, the third lens group 907 may spread at least a portion of light incident on the third lens group 907 .

According to embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) may implement lens focusing by using the second lens group 905 and/or the third lens group 907 . For example, the imaging optical system 900 includes an actuator (not shown) connected to the second lens group 905 and/or the third lens group 907 , and the actuator is a sensor module (eg, a gyro sensor, or FIG. By moving the second lens group 905 and/or the third lens group 907 based on the information obtained from the sensor module 176 of 1), an electrical component (eg, the electrical component of FIGS. 6A to 6D ) (604-1)) can perform lens focusing. For example, the electronic device 200 moves the second lens group 905 and the third lens group 907 included in the lens assembly 900 in the electrical component without moving the electrical component 604 - 1 . , lens focusing can be performed.

According to another embodiment, the reflective member may be configured to be rotatable. As an example, while the camera module (eg, the electrical component 604-1 of FIG. 6A ) is compressed, the reflective member 901 is rotated substantially flat to adjust the height of the reflective member 901 and the height of the camera module. It can be lowered, and when at least a part of the camera module moves in the fourth direction (eg, +Z direction) (eg, vertical movement) and protrudes from the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ), By rotating the reflective member 901, lens focusing may be performed.

According to an embodiment, the electrical device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 6A ) accommodates a first housing (eg, the first structure 602 of FIG. 6A ) and at least a portion of the first housing, and the a second housing (eg, the second structure 602 of FIG. 6A ) that guides the sliding movement of the first housing; a first display area disposed on the first housing (eg, the first area of the display of FIG. 6A ) (601-1)) and a flexible display (eg, FIG. 6A ) including a second display area extending to the first display area (eg, the second area 601-2 of the display of FIG. 6A ). of a display 601), wherein the second display area includes a flexible display configured to be movable in or out of the second housing based on the sliding movement of the first housing, and at least a part of which is mounted in the first housing. As a first component assembly (eg, the first component assembly 604 of FIG. 6A ), a lens assembly configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction in response to the sliding movement of the first housing (eg, the lens assembly of FIG. 6A ) electrical component 604-1).

According to an embodiment, the lens assembly may be mounted in the first housing or positioned to be exposed to the outside according to slide-in and slide-out operations of the flexible display. have.

According to one embodiment, In a slide-in state of the flexible display, the first component assembly may be positioned between the first display area and the second display area.

According to an embodiment, the first component assembly further includes a window glass (eg, the window glass 604-1 of FIG. 6A ), Corresponding to the movement of the lens assembly in the vertical direction, it may be formed to be movable in the same direction.

According to an embodiment, the first component assembly may further include a camera module including an image sensor (eg, the electrical component 604 - 1 of FIG. 6A ).

According to an embodiment, the first housing and the second housing may be made of a transparent material.

According to an embodiment, the camera module may be configured to capture an image of an external object using the image sensor in a slide-in state of the flexible display.

According to an embodiment, when the flexible display is partially slid-out, software for automatically turning on a camera application may be included.

According to an embodiment, when a slide operation is performed from a slide-out state of the flexible display to a slide-in state, software for forcibly terminating the camera application may be included. .

According to an embodiment, the first component assembly includes a driving unit (eg, the driving unit 704 of FIG. 7B ) that moves in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction.

According to an embodiment, the movement of the first component assembly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction includes: The image sensor may be fixed, and only the lens assembly and the window glass may move in a vertical direction.

According to an embodiment, the movement of the first component assembly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction may include: movement of the image sensor, the lens assembly, and the window glass in a vertical direction.

According to an embodiment, the lens assembly includes at least one reflective member (eg, the reflective member 901 of FIG. 9 ) and a first lens group (eg, the first lens group of FIG. 9 ) sequentially arranged with the image sensor 903), a second lens group (eg, the second lens group 905 of FIG. 9), and a third lens group (eg, the first lens group 907 of FIG. 9), and the second lens The group and the third lens group may be configured to slide with respect to the first lens group.

According to an embodiment, the second lens group may have a positive (+) refractive power, and the third lens group may have a negative (-) refractive power.

According to an embodiment, the second lens group moves in a second direction toward the first lens group when zooming out, and moves in a third direction toward the image sensor when zooming in. may be configured to move.

According to an embodiment, the reflective member may include a prism.

According to an embodiment, the first housing and the second housing may include curved surfaces.

According to an embodiment, the image sensor included in the first component assembly may face the first display area, and the lens assembly included in the first component assembly may face the second display area.

According to an embodiment, it is a circuit board mounted on the second housing (eg, the main printed circuit board 606 of FIG. 6A ), and may be configured to be electrically connected to the first component assembly.

According to an embodiment, in a slide-in state of the flexible display, the circuit board may be positioned between the first display area and the second display area.

Electronic Devices: 200
First structure: 602
Second structure: 603
Display: 601
First area of display: 601-1
Second area of display: 601-2
First part assembly: 604

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a first housing;
a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing;
A flexible display including a first display area disposed on the first housing and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is adapted to slide movement of the first housing a flexible display configured to be movable inside or outside the second housing; and
A first component assembly at least partially mounted in the first housing, the first component assembly including a lens assembly configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction in response to the sliding movement of the first housing electronic device.
According to claim 1,
The lens assembly is mounted in the first housing or positioned to be exposed to the outside according to slide-in and slide-out operations of the flexible display.
According to claim 1,
In a slide-in state of the flexible display, the first component assembly is positioned between at least a portion of the first display area and the second display area.
According to claim 1,
The first component assembly further comprises a window glass,
An electronic device configured to be movable in the same direction in response to the movement in the vertical direction of the lens assembly.
According to claim 1,
The first component assembly further includes a camera module including an image sensor.
6. The method of claim 5,
The first housing and the second housing are made of a transparent material.
7. The method of claim 6,
The camera module is an electronic device configured to capture an image of an external object using the image sensor in a slide-in state of the flexible display.
6. The method of claim 5,
and software for automatically turning on a camera application when the flexible display is partially slid-out.
6. The method of claim 5,
and software for forcibly terminating a camera application when a slide operation is performed from a slide-out state of the flexible display to a slide-in state.
6. The method of claim 5,
and the first component assembly includes a driving unit configured to move the first component assembly in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction in response to the sliding movement of the first housing.
11. The method of claim 10,
When moving in a direction perpendicular to the slide movement direction,
In the first component assembly, the image sensor is fixed, and the lens assembly and the window glass move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement direction.
11. The method of claim 10,
When moving in a direction perpendicular to the slide movement direction,
In the first component assembly, the image sensor, the lens assembly, and the window glass move in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction.
According to claim 1,
The first housing and the second housing include curved surfaces.
4. The method of claim 3,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the image sensor included in the first component assembly faces a first display area, and the lens assembly included in the first component assembly faces a second display area.
According to claim 1,
An electronic device configured to be electrically connected to the first component assembly as a circuit board mounted on the second housing.
16. The method of claim 15,
In a slide-in state of the flexible display, the circuit board is positioned between the first display area and the second display area.
In an electronic device,
a first housing;
a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing;
A flexible display including a first display area disposed on the first housing and a second display area extending to the first display area, wherein the second display area is adapted to slide movement of the first housing a flexible display configured to be movable inside or outside the second housing; and
A first component assembly at least partially mounted in the first housing, the first component assembly including a lens assembly and an image sensor;
The lens assembly includes at least one reflective member and a first lens group, a second lens group, and a third lens group arranged in order as the image sensor,
and the second lens group and the third lens group slide to move with respect to the first lens group.
18. The method of claim 17,
The second lens group is configured to move in a direction toward the first lens group when zoomed out and to move toward the image sensor when zoomed in.
18. The method of claim 17,
The at least one reflective member includes a prism.
18. The method of claim 17,
The second lens group has a positive (+) refractive power, and the third lens group has a negative (-) refractive power.

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