KR20220076252A - Electronic device including flexible display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing, and that inserts and/or withdraws at least a portion of the first housing, and the first housing a sliding support module disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion of the The sliding support module may include, when at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the flexible display are withdrawn from the second housing, expand to correspond to the withdrawal of the flexible display to cover at least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display may be configured to support. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

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

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

The use of portable electronic devices such as smart phones is increasing, and various functions are provided to the electronic devices.

The electronic device is being developed into a form in which a display can be extended in a sliding manner in order to provide a wider screen to a user while being convenient to carry.

For example, in a sliding-type or rollable-type electronic device, a portion of the flexible display may be drawn into or out of the housing.

The electronic device may include a deformable slideable electronic device (eg, a rollable electronic device) in which the display area of the display can be expanded.

The slideable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing that may be movably coupled with respect to each other in an at least partially fitted together manner.

In the slideable electronic device, the first housing and the second housing may slidably operate with respect to each other, and may support at least a portion of a flexible display or expandable display. For example, the second housing may be fixed, and the first housing may be drawn into the inside of the second housing or drawn out of the second housing.

When the first housing is in a slide-in state inside the second housing, the flexible display may have a first display area. When the first housing is in a slide-out state of the second housing, the flexible display may have a second display area larger than the first display area.

In the slideable electronic device, when the first housing and the flexible display are extended by being drawn out and sliding from the second housing, an empty space may be generated in at least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display.

When a user of the slideable electronic device applies pressure to a portion of the flexible display having an empty space on its rear surface, the flexible display may be damaged.

When a user of the slideable electronic device touches a flexible display part having an empty space on the back side, an error may occur in a touch input due to the flow of the empty space.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device capable of supporting various points on the rear surface of the flexible display using a sliding support module when the flexible display is expanded.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. There will be.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing, and that inserts and/or withdraws at least a portion of the first housing; A sliding support module disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion, and a flexible display at least partially connected to the first housing and supported by at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the sliding support module, wherein the sliding When at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the flexible display are withdrawn from the second housing, the support module is extended to correspond to the withdrawal of the flexible display to support at least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display can be configured to

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing, and that inserts and/or withdraws at least a portion of the first housing; A sliding support module disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion, and a flexible display at least partially connected to the first housing and supported by at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the sliding support module, wherein the sliding A support module may include a first plate and a second plate supporting at least a portion of a rear surface of the flexible display, and connected to the first plate and the second plate, the support module may include a gap between the first plate and the second plate. a first link and a second link configured to change, wherein when at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the flexible display slide in a specified direction, the distance between the first plate and the second plate is The first link and the second link may be widened to correspond to the extension, and may be configured to support a plurality of points on the rear surface of the flexible display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the flexible display is expanded, various points on the rear surface of the flexible display are supported by using a sliding support module, and the pressure applied from the outside of the flexible display is dispersed, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display and It can prevent malfunction.

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

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components .
1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2A is a perspective view illustrating a slide-in state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2B is a perspective view illustrating a slide-out state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 (a) is a view showing a contracted state of a plurality of plates of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 5 (b) is a view showing an expanded state of a plurality of plates of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 6 (a) is a view showing the front surface of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 6 (b) is a view showing the rear surface of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 7A is a view showing a state in which a portion A of the plurality of plates illustrated in FIG. 6A is contracted.
FIG. 7(b) is a view illustrating an expanded state of part A of the plurality of plates illustrated in FIG. 6(a).
8 is a diagram illustrating a coupling relationship between a first bending part and a second bending part of a plate of an electronic device and a first rail and a second rail according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion 9-9' of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2A .
FIG. 10 is an enlarged view illustrating a part B illustrated in FIG. 9 .
11A is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating portions 11a-11a' of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2A.
11B is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a portion 11b-11b' of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2B.

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 at least one of the electronic device 104 and 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 coprocessor 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 the artificial intelligence model 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 ) directly or wirelessly connected to 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 one 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 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, underside) 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.

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

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

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used as A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

2A is a perspective view illustrating a slide-in state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 2B is a perspective view illustrating a slide-out state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B may include the components and embodiments described through the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 . The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 , or may further include other components and embodiments.

2A and 2B , the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210 , and a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 . 2 A flexible display 230 (eg, an expandable display) disposed to be supported through at least a portion of the housing 220 may be included. At least a portion of the first housing 210 may be coupled to the flexible display 230 . In the electronic device 200, at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 is drawn out and slid from the second housing 220, and in a first direction (eg, a first direction) (eg, as shown in FIG. 2B ). It may be configured to extend in the y-axis direction).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 contracts and contracts according to a slide-in state and/or a slide-out state of the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 . / or an extended sliding support module (eg, the sliding support module 310 of FIG. 3 ). The sliding support module 310 may be disposed between the first housing 210 (eg, the first bracket housing 210a of FIG. 3 ) and the flexible display 230 . When the flexible display 230 is slid in the first direction (eg, the first direction) (eg, the y-axis direction of FIG. 2B ) and is in the drawn-out state, the sliding support module 310 is also expanded, and the A plurality of points on the rear surface can be supported.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed invisibly from the outside by being accommodated in the inner space of the second housing 220 in the retracted state. At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed to be visible from the outside while being supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in the drawn-out state. At least a portion of the flexible display 230 is supported by a sliding support module (eg, the sliding support module 310 of FIG. 3 ) that forms a substantially same plane as the first housing 210 in the drawn-out state, while receiving external support It can be placed so that it can be seen from

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 has a front surface 200a (eg, a first surface), a rear surface 200b (eg, a second surface) facing in a direction opposite to the front surface 200a, and a front surface 200a. ) and a side surface (200c) surrounding the space between the rear surface (200b) may be included.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 may include a first side member 211 . The second housing 220 may include a second side member 221 .

According to various embodiments, the first side member 211 may have a first side surface 2111 having a first length along a designated direction (eg, a y-axis direction), a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side surface 2111 . a second side surface 2112 extending to have a second length shorter than the first length along (eg, the -x axis direction), and extending substantially parallel to the first side surface 2111 from the second side surface 2112; and a third side 2113 having a first length. The first side member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). At least a portion of the first side member 211 may include at least one conductive portion segmented through at least one segmented portion (eg, a non-conductive portion). At least one conductive part may be used as an antenna operating in a designated frequency band (eg, legacy band or sub-6 band) by being electrically connected to the wireless communication module 192 disclosed in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the second side member 221 at least partially corresponds to the first side surface 2111 , and a fourth side surface 2211 having a third length, a second side surface from the fourth side surface 2211 . a fifth side 2212 extending in a direction substantially parallel to 2112 and having a fourth length greater than the third length, and extending from the fifth side 2212 to correspond to the third side 2113; and a sixth side 2213 having a third length. The second side member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). At least a portion of the second side member 221 may include at least one conductive portion segmented through at least one segmented portion (eg, a non-conductive portion). At least one conductive part may be used as an antenna operating in a designated frequency band (eg, legacy band or sub-6 band) by being electrically connected to the wireless communication module 192 disclosed in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the first side 2111 and the fourth side 2211 and the third side 2113 and the sixth side 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other. When a portion of the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 is retracted into the interior of the second housing 220 , at least a portion of the first side surface 2111 overlaps with at least a portion of the fourth side surface 2211 . and the remaining part of the first side surface 2111 may be arranged to be visible from the outside. When a portion of the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 is retracted into the interior of the second housing 220 , at least a portion of the third side surface 2113 overlaps with at least a portion of the sixth side surface 2213 . and the remaining part of the third side surface 2113 may be arranged to be visible from the outside.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be coupled to at least a portion of the first housing 210 . The flexible display 230 extends from the first portion 230a (eg, a flat portion) and the first portion 230a that are seen from the outside regardless of the retracted state and the drawn-out state, and is made so as not to be seen from the outside in the retracted state. 2 It may include a second portion 230b (eg, a bendable portion) that is at least partially introduced into the inner space of the housing 220 .

According to an embodiment, the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 may be disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . have. In another embodiment, the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230 is disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the first housing 210 and at least a portion of the sliding support module (the sliding support module 310 of FIG. 3 ). can be At least a portion of the second part 230b is to be drawn out such that the first housing 210 moves or expands along a designated first direction (eg, the first direction) (eg, the y-axis direction) from the second housing 220 . can At least a portion of the second portion 230b, in the drawn-out state, at least partially extends from the first portion 230a while being supported by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 , and the first portion 230a ) and may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as and to be visible from the outside.

According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the second part 230b is a second direction (eg, the second direction) in which the first housing 210 is designated (eg, the -y-axis direction of FIG. 2A ). It may be retracted to move or contract into the housing 220 . At least a portion of the second part 230b may be introduced into the inner space of the second housing 220 in the retracted state, and may be disposed so as not to be seen from the outside. The flexible display 230 has a display area as the first housing 210 slides from the second housing 220 in a first direction (eg, direction ①) or in a second direction (eg, direction ②). This can be variable. At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may surround a roller member (eg, the roller member 350 of FIG. 3 ). When the flexible display 230 is slid in the retracted state and/or the pull out state, the roller member 350 may be configured to rotate to correspond to the sliding.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 may be operated in a sliding manner so that their overall lengths are variable with respect to each other. The electronic device 200 may be configured to have a first length L1 from the second side surface 2112 to the fifth side surface 2212 in the retracted state. In the drawn-out state, the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 is moved to have an additional second length L2 from the second housing 220 so that the electronic device 200 is shorter than the first length L1. It may be configured to have a long third length L3. The flexible display 230 may have a display area substantially corresponding to the first length L1 in the retracted state. The flexible display 230 may have an extended display area substantially corresponding to the third length L3 in the drawn-out state.

According to various embodiments, the withdrawal operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed through a user's manipulation. For example, in the retracted state, the electronic device 200 through a user's manipulation of pressing the outer surface of the flexible display 230 in a first direction (eg, a direction ①) (eg, a y-axis direction of FIG. 2A ). , can be changed to the withdrawal state. In some embodiments, the first housing 210 is drawn out in the first direction (eg, direction ①) through manipulation of a locker (not shown) exposed through the rear surface 200b of the electronic device 200 . it might be In some embodiments, the first housing 210 includes a drive mechanism (eg, a drive motor, a reduction module and/or a drive mechanism) disposed in the interior space of the first housing 210 and/or the interior space of the second housing 220 . It can also be operated automatically through a gear assembly).

According to an embodiment, when detecting an event for changing an incoming and/or outgoing state through a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), the electronic device 200 uses a first driving mechanism to The housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 may be set to control the retracting and/or withdrawing operation. In some embodiments, the processor of the electronic device 200 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) is in an incoming state, an outgoing state, or an intermediate state (eg, including a free stop state). Accordingly, in response to the changed display area of the flexible display 230 , the flexible display 230 may be controlled to display an object in various ways and execute an application program.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes an input module 203 (eg, the input of FIG. 1 ) disposed in the inner space of the first housing 210 and/or the inner space of the second housing 220 . module 150 ), sound output modules 206 , 207 (eg, sound output module 155 in FIG. 1 ), at least one sensor module 204 (eg, sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 ), at least It may include at least one of one camera module 205 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ), a connector port (not shown), a key input device (not shown), or an indicator (not shown). In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included.

According to various embodiments, the input module 203 may include a microphone. The input module 203 may include a plurality of microphones disposed to detect the direction of sound. The sound output modules 206 and 207 may include speakers. The sound output modules 206 and 207 may include a receiver 206 for a call and an external speaker 207 . The external speaker 207 may be disposed in the inner space of the second housing 220 . The receiver 206 for a call may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) operated in a state in which a separate speaker hole is not formed.

According to various embodiments, the at least one sensor module 204 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. The at least one sensor module 204 may be arranged to detect an external environment through, for example, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one additional sensor module disposed to detect an external environment through the rear surface 200b. The sensor module 204 includes a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR ( an infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

According to various embodiments, the at least one camera module 205 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The at least one camera module 205 may be disposed under the flexible display 230 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of an active area of the flexible display 230 . For example, the at least one camera module 205 or the at least one sensor module 204 may come into contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area formed in the flexible display 230 in the internal space of the electronic device 200 . It can be arranged so that The area facing the at least one camera module 205 of the flexible display 230 may be formed as a transmissive area having a transmittance designated as a part of an area displaying content. The transmissive region may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. The transmission region is a region through which light for generating an image by using an image sensor passes, and may include an region overlapping an effective region (eg, an angle-of-view region) of the at least one camera module 205 . For example, the transparent area of the flexible display 230 may include an area having a lower pixel density and/or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transmissive region may replace the aforementioned opening. For example, the at least one camera module 205 may include an under display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, the at least one sensor module 204 may be arranged to perform a predetermined function without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230 in the internal space of the electronic device 200 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one additional camera module disposed to photograph an external subject through the rear surface 200b.

3 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 3 may be an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating the electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B .

According to various embodiments, the embodiments of the electronic device 200 disclosed below may include the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 2B . In the description of various embodiments of the present invention disclosed below, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same components as those of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 2B described above, and duplicate descriptions of their functions may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 3 , an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a printed circuit board 301 , a battery 303 , and a flexible display ( 230 ), the sliding support module 310 and/or the roller member 350 may be included.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may be slidably coupled to the second housing 220 . The first housing 210 may be slidably coupled to the second housing 220 in a manner at least partially fitted with the second housing 220 . At least a portion of the first housing 210 may be drawn into the inside of the second housing 220 or drawn out of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may be configured by coupling the first bracket housing 210a and the second bracket housing 210b. The first housing 210 may include an internal space provided through the coupling structure of the first bracket housing 210a and the second bracket housing 210b. The first bracket housing 210a may be disposed on an upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of the second bracket housing 210b. The second bracket housing 210b may be disposed under the first bracket housing 210a (eg, in the -z-axis direction).

According to an exemplary embodiment, the printed circuit board 301 and the battery 303 (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 ) have an internal space formed between the first bracket housing 210a and the second bracket housing 210b. can be placed in The printed circuit board 301 may include the processor 120 , the memory 130 , the communication module 190 , the sensor module 176 , the camera module 180 and/or the power management module 188 described in FIG. 1 . can The printed circuit board 301 may include at least one camera module 205 or at least one sensor module 204 illustrated in FIG. 2 . The battery 303 may be disposed adjacent to the printed circuit board 301 , or may be disposed at least partially overlapping the printed circuit board 301 .

According to an embodiment, the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 may include a first accommodating part 2101 , a second accommodating part 2102 , a seating surface 2103 , and a first coupling part 2105 . ), a first guide member 2106 and/or a second guide member 2108 .

According to various embodiments, the first accommodating part 2101 may be formed in the upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of the first side (eg, the left side) of the first bracket housing 210a. The first accommodating part 2101 may accommodate at least a portion of the first rail 311 of the sliding support module 310 . The second accommodating part 2102 may be formed in an upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of the second side (eg, right) opposite to the first side (eg, left) of the first bracket housing 210a. . The second accommodating part 2102 may accommodate at least a portion of the second rail 312 of the sliding support module 310 . The seating surface 2103 may be formed on at least a portion of an upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of the first bracket housing 210a. The portion in which the seating surface 2103 is formed may be formed with a step difference from the portion in which the first accommodation portion 2101 and the second accommodation portion 2102 are formed. The seating surface 2103 may seat and support at least a portion of the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 . The first coupling part 2105 may include at least one first coupling hole 2104 . At least one first fastening hole 2104 formed in the first coupling part 2105 overlaps with at least one second coupling hole 314 formed in the second coupling part 315 of the sliding support module 310 and disposed and may be coupled using at least one coupling member (eg, coupling member 501 of FIG. 5 ). The at least one coupling member (eg, the coupling member 501 of FIG. 5 ) may include, for example, a fastening means such as a bolt. At least one coupling member (eg, a bolt) may be disposed at a lower position than the plurality of plates 305 . The first guide member 2106 may be disposed on the first side (eg, the left side) of the seating surface 2103 (eg, in the z-axis direction). The first guide member 2106 may be coupled to the first rail 311 of the sliding support module 310 in an engaging structure. The first guide member 2106 may be slidably coupled to the first rail 311 . The first guide member 2106 moves the first bracket housing 210a along the first rail 311 of the sliding support module 310 in a first direction (eg, y-axis direction) or in a second direction (eg, -y). axial direction). The second guide member 2108 may be disposed at an upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of a second side (eg, right) opposite to the first side (eg, left) of the seating surface 2103 . The second guide member 2108 may be coupled to the second rail 312 of the sliding support module 310 in an engaging structure. The second guide member 2108 may be slidably coupled to the second rail 312 . The second guide member 2108 moves the first bracket housing 210a along the second rail 312 of the sliding support module 310 in a first direction (eg, y-axis direction) or in a second direction (eg, -y). axial direction).

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 and at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 . For example, the flexible display 230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first bracket housing 210a and an upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) of at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 . At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be coupled to the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 . At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be drawn into the second housing 220 or drawn out of the second housing 220 to correspond to the rotational movement of the roller member 350 .

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed invisibly from the outside by being accommodated in the inner space of the second housing 220 in the retracted state. At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to be visible from the outside while being supported by at least a portion of the first bracket housing 210a and at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 in the drawn-out state. At least a portion of the flexible display 230 is supported from the outside while being supported by the sliding support module 310 that forms a substantially same plane as the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 in the drawn-out state. It can be arranged so that

According to an embodiment, the sliding support module 310 may be disposed on the seating surface 2103 of the first bracket housing 210a and the support part 335 of the roller member 350 . The sliding support module 310 includes a plurality of plates 305 , a first rail 311 , a second rail 312 , a second coupling part 315 , a first link 317 and/or a second link 319 . ) may be included.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the plurality of plates 305 may be disposed on the seating surface 2103 of the first bracket housing 210a. The plurality of plates 305 may support at least a portion of the flexible display 230 . The plurality of plates 305 may be configured to contract and/or expand using a plurality of first links 317 and a plurality of second links 319 . The plurality of plates 305 may be contracted and/or expanded using the plurality of first links 317 and the plurality of second links 319 according to the retracted state and/or the drawn out state of the flexible display 230 . have. Each of the plurality of plates 305 may include a first bending part 305a formed on a first side surface and a second bending part 305b formed on a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, respectively. The first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be slidably coupled to the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 . The first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be coupled to each other in a manner to fit the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 . At least a portion of one end of the first rail 311 and at least a portion of one end of the second rail 312 are accommodated in the first accommodating part 2101 and the second accommodating part 2102 formed in the first bracket housing 210a. can be At least a portion of one end of the first rail 311 and at least a portion of one end of the second rail 312 may be received and fixed in the first accommodating part 2101 and the second accommodating part 2102 . The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 may be slidably coupled to the first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 disposed in the first bracket housing 210a. The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 have an engaging structure (eg, a fitting structure) with the first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 disposed in the first bracket housing 210a. can be combined. The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 are arranged in a first direction (eg, a y-axis direction) or a first guide member 2106 and a second guide member 2108 of the first bracket housing 210a. It can be guided to slide in two directions (eg -y-axis direction). The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 may be connected by a rail plate (eg, the rail plate 801 of FIG. 8 ). The second coupling part 315 may include at least one second coupling hole 314 . The at least one second fastening hole 314 formed in the second coupling part 315 overlaps with the at least one first coupling hole 2104 formed in the first coupling part 2105 of the first bracket housing 210a. is disposed, and may be coupled using at least one coupling member (eg, the coupling member 501 of FIG. 5 ). At least one coupling member (eg, a bolt) may be disposed at a lower position than the plurality of plates 305 . The first link 317 and the second link 319 may be disposed between the plurality of plates 305 . The first link 317 and the second link 319 may include a plurality of links. The first link 317 and the second link 319 may be coupled to a plurality of fixing parts 353 formed on the support part 355 of the roller member 350 .

According to an embodiment, the roller member 350 introduces the second part 230b (eg, the bendable part of FIG. 2B ) of the flexible display 230 into the inside of the second housing 220 or the second The housing 220 may be rotated to be drawn out of the housing 220 . The roller member 350 may be covered by at least a portion of the flexible display 230 . The roller member 350 may support at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 .

According to various embodiments, the roller member 350 may include a roller 351 , a support part 355 , and/or a shaft 357 . The roller 351 is configured such that at least a portion of the flexible display 230 (eg, the second portion 230b of FIG. 2B ) is drawn into the inside of the second housing 220 or drawn out of the second housing 220 . can rotate The support part 355 may include a plurality of fixing parts 353 . The support part 355 may support at least a portion of the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 . The plurality of fixing parts 353 may be coupled to the first link 317 and the second link 319 of the sliding support module 310 . The shaft 357 may be disposed on one side of the support 355 . The shaft 357 may be inserted into the center of the roller 351 to support the roller 351 rotatably.

4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in the flexible display 230 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first portion 230a and a first portion 230a are disposed to be visible from the outside when the electronic device 200 is retracted. It may include a second portion 230b that extends from and is received into the inner space of the second housing 220 at least partially invisibly from the outside in the retracted state. At least a portion of the second portion 230b may be maintained in a state accommodated in the inner space of the second housing 220 so as not to be seen from the outside in the drawn-out state.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 includes a protective layer 231 (eg, a window layer) and a polarizer 233 (eg, a polarizing film) sequentially disposed under the protective layer 231 . ), a display panel 235 , a polymer member 237 , and a metal sheet layer 239 .

According to various embodiments, the protective layer 231 may include a polymer layer and/or a glass layer laminated with the polymer layer. The protective layer 231 is a polymer layer and may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI), and may include ultra thin glass (UTG) as a glass layer. The protective layer 231 may be formed of a glass layer (eg, UTG) and a polymer layer (PET or PI) stacked on the glass layer and corresponding to the external environment.

According to various embodiments, the protective layer 231 , the polarization layer 233 , the display panel 235 , the polymer member 237 , and the metal sheet layer 239 use an adhesive P disposed therebetween. can be attached. For example, the adhesive P may include at least one of an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), a heat-reactive adhesive, a general adhesive, and a double-sided tape. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be configured to include at least a portion of the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 and/or the first housing 310 (eg, the first bracket housing) through another adhesive member. (210a)) may be attached to at least a portion. In some embodiments, the polarization layer 233 may be replaced with a color filter and a black matrix (BM).

According to various embodiments, the polymer member 237 may include a cushioning member for absorbing an impact from the outside of the electronic device 200 to prevent damage and/or damage to the flexible display 230 . have. In some embodiments, the polymer member 237 may be disposed under the metal sheet layer 239 .

According to various embodiments, the metal sheet layer 239 may help to reinforce rigidity of the electronic device 200 . The metal sheet layer 239 may shield noise around the electronic device 200 . The metal sheet layer 239 may be used to dissipate heat emitted from a heat dissipating component mounted on the printed circuit board 301 and provide flexibility to the flexible display 230 . The metal sheet layer 239 is disposed in a region facing at least a portion of the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 , so that a plurality of openings capable of providing flexibility to the flexible display 230 are formed ( Example: lattice pattern). The bending characteristic of the flexible display 230 may be determined through the shape or arrangement of the plurality of openings. The metal sheet layer 239 may include at least one of steel use stainless (SUS) (eg, stainless steel (STS)), Cu, Al, or CLAD (eg, a stacking member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed). . In another embodiment, the metal sheet layer 239 may include other alloy materials.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may further include a detection member (not shown) for detecting an input by an electromagnetic induction type writing member (eg, a stylus pen). For example, the detection member may include a digitizer. A detection member (eg, a digitizer) may be disposed between the display panel 235 and the at least one polymer member 237 . In another embodiment, the detection member is disposed under the metal sheet layer 239 , and the metal sheet layer 239 has a structural shape (eg, a plurality of) capable of detecting a signal (eg, a resonance frequency) of the electronic pen by the detection member. openings of ).

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may include at least one functional member (not shown) disposed between the polymer member 237 and the metal sheet layer 239 . For example, the functional member may include a graphite sheet for heat dissipation, a force touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, an antenna radiator for communication, a heat dissipation sheet, a conductive/non-conductive tape, and/or an open cell sponge.

Figure 5 (a) is a view showing a contracted state of a plurality of plates of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5 (b) is a view showing an expanded state of a plurality of plates of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6 (a) is a view showing the front surface of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6 (b) is a view showing the rear surface of the sliding support module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , one end of the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 according to various embodiments of the present invention has at least one end formed in the second coupling part 315 . The second fastening hole 314 may be disposed to overlap with the at least one first fastening hole 2104 formed in the first coupling part 2105 (eg, refer to FIG. 3 ) of the first bracket housing 210a. The at least one second fastening hole 314 and the at least one first fastening hole 2104 may be coupled using at least the coupling member 501 . The at least one coupling member 501 may include a bolt. The at least one coupling member 501 may be disposed at a lower position than the plurality of plates 305 .

According to an embodiment, the other ends of the plurality of plates 305 have a plurality of fixing parts 353 formed on the support part 355 of the roller member 350 using the first link 317 and the second link 319 . ) can be combined with The plurality of plates 305 may include a first bending part 305a formed on a first side surface and a second bending part 305b formed on a second side surface, respectively. The first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be slidably coupled to the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 .

According to various embodiments, the first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be coupled to each other in a manner to fit the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 . The plurality of plates 305 may be configured to contract and expand using a plurality of first links 317 and a plurality of second links 319 . The plurality of plates 305 may be contracted and/or expanded using the plurality of first links 317 and the plurality of second links 319 according to the retracted state and/or the drawn out state of the flexible display 230 . have.

Referring to Figure 5 (a), when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are in the retracted state in the second housing 220, the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310, The plurality of first links 317 and the plurality of second links 319 are folded upward, and the first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b are formed by the first rail 311 and the second rail ( 312), it may be contracted while sliding in a lower direction (eg, the -y-axis direction of FIG. 3 ). For example, when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are in the retracted state, the spacing between the plurality of plates 305 may be contracted or reduced.

Referring to FIG. 5B , when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are drawn out of the second housing 220 , the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 . , the plurality of first links 317 and the plurality of second links 319 are spread downward, and the first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b are the first rail 311 and the second rail It may be extended while sliding along the 312 in the upper direction (eg, the y-axis direction of FIG. 3 ). For example, when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are in the drawn-out state, the distance between the plurality of plates 305 may be expanded or expanded.

Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 may include, for example, a first plate 601 and a second plate 602 . can The plurality of plates 305 may include a first plate 601 , a second plate 602 , and an n-th plate.

According to an embodiment, the first plate 601 may include a first link 317 and a second link 319 . The second plate 602 may include a third link (the third link 731 of FIG. 7 ) and a second link (the fourth link 732 of FIG. 7 ). The plurality of plates 305 include a first link 317 and a second link 319 and a third link (third link 731 in FIG. 7 ) and a second link (fourth link 732 in FIG. 7 ). can be connected by

FIG. 7A is a view showing a state in which a portion A of the plurality of plates illustrated in FIG. 6A is contracted. FIG. 7(b) is a view illustrating an expanded state of part A of the plurality of plates illustrated in FIG. 6(a).

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , the plurality of plates 305 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first plate 601 and a second plate 602 . 7A and 7B , the plurality of plates 305 are described as including, for example, a first plate 601 and a second plate 602 , but are limited thereto. it may not be The plurality of plates 305 may further include an nth plate.

According to an embodiment, the first plate 601 includes a first link 317 , a first fixing part 701 , a first slide hole 711 , a first slide protrusion 721 , and a second link 319 . ), a second fixing part 702 , a second slide hole 712 , and a second slide protrusion 722 .

According to an embodiment, the second plate 602 includes a third link 731 , a third fixing part 703 , a third slide hole 713 , a third slide protrusion 723 , and a fourth link 732 . ), a fourth fixing part 704 , a fourth slide hole 714 , and a fourth slide protrusion 724 .

According to various embodiments, one end of the first link 317 and one end of the second link 319 are coupled to a plurality of fixing parts 353 formed on the support part 355 of the roller member 350 shown in FIG. 3 . can be The other end of the first link 317 may be connected to the first slide protrusion 721 disposed in the first slide hole 711 . The other end of the second link 319 may be connected to the second slide protrusion 722 disposed in the second slide hole 712 . The first fixing part 701 may be connected to one end of the third link 731 of the second plate 602 . The first fixing part 701 may fix one end of the third link 731 . The second fixing part 702 may be connected to one end of the fourth link 732 of the second plate 602 . The second fixing part 702 may fix one end of the fourth link 732 .

According to various embodiments, the other end of the third link 731 may be connected to the third slide protrusion 723 disposed in the third slide hole 713 . The third fixing part 703 may be connected to one end of a link disposed on another plate (eg, a plate disposed on an upper portion of the second plate 302 ). The other end of the fourth link 732 may be connected to the fourth slide protrusion 724 disposed in the fourth slide hole 714 . The fourth fixing part 704 may be connected to one end of a link disposed on another plate (eg, a plate disposed on the second plate 302 ).

Referring to FIG. 7A , when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are retracted into the second housing 220, the tartan of the first link 317 is connected to the first slide protrusion ( 721) and the second slide protrusion 722 to which the other end of the second link 319 is connected is formed in the outer direction of the first slide hole 711 and the second slide hole 712 (eg, ③ of FIG. 7(a)). direction) can be moved. When moving in the outward direction, as the first link 317, the second link 319, and the third link 731 and the fourth link 732 move upward and are folded, the sliding support module 310 The spacing between the plurality of plates 305 (eg, the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 ) may be changed. For example, a gap between the plurality of plates 305 (eg, the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 ) of the sliding support module 310 may be contracted and/or reduced.

Referring to FIG. 7B , when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are drawn out of the second housing 220 , the first slide to which the tartan of the first link 317 is connected. The second slide protrusion 722 to which the protrusion 721 and the other end of the second link 319 are connected is in the inner direction of the first slide hole 711 and the second slide hole 712 (eg, in FIG. 7(b) ). of ④ direction). When moving in the inward direction, as the first link 317, the second link 319, and the third link 731 and the fourth link 732 move downward and unfold, the sliding support module 310 The spacing between the plurality of plates 305 (eg, the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 ) may be changed. For example, a gap between the plurality of plates 305 (eg, the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 ) of the sliding support module 310 may be expanded and/or expanded.

8 is a diagram illustrating a coupling relationship between a first bending part and a second bending part of a plate of an electronic device and a first rail and a second rail according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion 9-9' of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2A . FIG. 10 is an enlarged view illustrating a part B illustrated in FIG. 9 .

8 to 10 , at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed on the plurality of plates 305 . The plurality of plates 305 may include a first bending part 305a formed on a first side surface and a second bending part 305b formed on a second side surface, respectively. The first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be coupled to be slidable along the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 .

According to an embodiment, the first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be coupled to each other in a manner to fit the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 . The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 may be connected using a flat rail plate 801 . The first link 317 and the second link 319 may be disposed on the rear surface of the plurality of plates 305 .

According to an embodiment, the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 disposed on the sliding support module 310 are a first guide member disposed on the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 . 2106 and the second guide member 2108 may be slidably coupled. The first rail 311 and the second rail 312 have an engaging structure (eg, a fitting structure) with the first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 disposed in the first bracket housing 210a. can be combined.

According to an embodiment, the rail plate 801 connecting the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 may be disposed on at least a portion of the seating surface 2103 of the first bracket housing 210a. have. The first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 of the first bracket housing 210a move along the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 in a first direction (eg, the y-axis of FIG. 2A ). direction) or a second direction (eg, the -y-axis direction of FIG. 2 ). The first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 may be disposed on both sides of the seating surface 2103 of the first bracket housing 210a. The first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 may be integrally coupled to the first bracket housing 210a. In another embodiment, the first guide member 2106 and the second guide member 2108 may be separately manufactured and then coupled to the first bracket housing 210a.

11A is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a portion 11a-11a' of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2A . 11B is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a portion 11b-11b' of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 2B.

Referring to FIG. 11A , in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 and the first housing 210 is retracted into the second housing 220 . In the case of , the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 may maintain a contracted state. When the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state, the roller 351 may not rotate.

Referring to FIG. 11B , in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 and the first housing 210 is drawn out from the second housing 220 . In the case of , the plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 may be expanded. When the electronic device 200 is in the drawn-out state, the roller 351 may rotate, and the flexible display 230 and the first housing 210 may slide. When the electronic device 200 is in the drawn-out state, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 disposed in the space 1100 formed between the flexible display 230 and the first bracket housing 210a of the first housing 210 . may be supported using a plurality of plates 305 of the sliding support module 310 .

According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when at least a portion of the flexible display 230 and the first housing 210 slides and withdraws to the outside of the second housing 220, At least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display 230 may be supported by using the sliding support module 310 , and pressure applied from the outside of the flexible display 230 may be dispersed.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing 210 , slidably coupled to the first housing 210 , and inserting and/or inserting at least a portion of the first housing 210 . or a second housing 220 that is drawn out, a sliding support module 310 disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion of the first housing 210 , and at least partially connected to the first housing 210 , and a flexible display 230 supported by at least a portion of a housing 210 and at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 , wherein the sliding support module 310 includes at least a portion of the first housing 210 . and when at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is drawn out of the second housing 220, it expands to correspond to the drawing out of the flexible display 230 to cover at least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display 230 may be configured to support.

According to an embodiment, the sliding support module 310 includes a plurality of plates 305 supporting at least a portion of a rear surface of the flexible display 230 , and the first housing for the second housing 220 . A plurality of first links 317 and a plurality of first links 317 for contracting and/or expanding an interval between the plurality of plates 305 corresponding to at least a portion of the 210 and the retracted and/or drawn out state of the flexible display 230 . may include a second link 319 of

According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 is coupled to a first bracket housing 210a supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 and the first bracket housing 210a, and has an internal space. It may include a second bracket housing 210b configured to form a.

According to an embodiment, the first bracket housing 210a includes a first accommodating part 2101 formed on an upper portion of the first side, and a second accommodating part 2102 formed on a second side opposite to the first side. ), a seating surface 2103 supporting at least a part of the sliding support module 310 , a first coupling part 2105 including at least one first fastening hole 2104 , and a first of the seating surface 2103 . a first guide member 2106 disposed on the first side, and a second guide member 2108 disposed on the second side opposite to the first side of the seating surface 2103 . have.

According to one embodiment, the sliding support module 310, at least a portion of the first rail 311 disposed in the first accommodating part 2101, the second accommodating part 2102 is at least a part disposed The second rail 312 and at least one first fastening hole 2104 formed in the first coupling part 2105 are disposed overlapping each other, and the first coupling hole is formed using at least one coupling member 501 . It may include a second coupling portion 315 including a second coupling hole 314 coupled to the 2104 .

According to an embodiment, the first guide member 2106 is slidably coupled to the first rail 311 , and the second guide member 2108 is slidably coupled to the second rail 312 . can be

According to an embodiment, it supports at least a part of the sliding support module 310 and further includes a roller member 350 rotating to correspond to the sliding of the flexible display 230 , At least a portion is configured to surround at least a portion of the roller member 350 , and is introduced into the second housing 220 according to the rotational movement of the roller member 350 , or of the second housing 220 . It may be configured to be withdrawn to the outside.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 extends from a first portion 230a and the first portion 230b that are arranged to be visible from the outside in a state of being drawn into the second housing 220 , It may include a second portion 230b accommodated in the second housing 220 to be invisible from the outside.

According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of plates 305 includes a first bending part 305a formed on a first side surface and a second bending part 305b formed on a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, respectively. The first bending part 305a and the second bending part 305b may be slidably coupled to the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 .

According to an embodiment, the first rail 311 and the second rail 312 are connected by a rail plate 801 , and the rail plate 801 is supported by the first bracket housing 210b. It can be configured to be

According to an embodiment, the roller member 350 is a roller rotating so that at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is drawn into the second housing 220 or drawn out of the second housing 220 . 351 , a support part 355 including a plurality of fixing parts 353 , supporting at least a portion of the plurality of plates 305 , and inserted into the center of the roller 351 so that the roller 351 is and a shaft 357 for rotatably supporting, wherein the plurality of fixing parts 353 are configured to be coupled to the first link 317 and the second link 319 of the sliding support module 310 . can

According to an embodiment, the plurality of plates 305 include a first plate 601 and a second plate 602 , and the first plate 601 includes a first link 317 and a first high plate 601 . The top 701 , the first slide hole 711 , the first slide protrusion 721 , the second link 319 , the second fixing part 702 , the second slide hole 712 , and the second slide protrusion 722 . ), and the second plate 602 includes a third link 731 , a third fixing part 703 , a third slide hole 713 , a third slide protrusion 723 , and a fourth link 732 . ), a fourth fixing part 704 , a fourth slide hole 714 , and a fourth slide protrusion 724 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, one end of the first link 317 and one end of the second link 319 are coupled to a plurality of fixing parts 353 formed in the support part 355 , and the first link 317 . ) is connected to the first slide protrusion 721 disposed in the first slide hole 711 , and the other end of the second link 319 is the second slide hole 712 disposed in the second slide hole 712 . It is connected to the second slide protrusion 722, the first fixing part 701 is connected to one end of the third link 731 of the second plate 602, and the second fixing part 702 is the One end of the fourth link 732 of the second plate 602 is connected, and the other end of the third link 731 includes the third slide protrusion 724 disposed in the third slide hole 713 and It can be configured to be connected.

According to an embodiment, when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are retracted into the second housing 220 , the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 are , The first slide protrusion 721 to which the tartan of the first link 317 is connected, and the second slide protrusion 722 to which the other end of the second link 319 is connected, are connected to the first slide hole 711 and As the second slide hole 712 moves outward, the first link 317 , the second link 319 , and the third link 731 and the fourth link 732 move upward. It may be configured to be contracted while being folded.

According to an embodiment, when the first housing 210 and the flexible display 230 are drawn out of the second housing 220 , the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 are ), the first slide protrusion 721 to which the tartan of the first link 317 is connected, and the second slide protrusion 722 to which the other end of the second link 319 is connected is the first slide hole 711 ) and the second slide hole 712 inward, the first link 317 and the second link 319 and the third link 731 and the fourth link 732 are It may be configured to expand while unfolding downward.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing 210 , slidably coupled to the first housing 210 , and inserting and/or inserting at least a portion of the first housing 210 . or a second housing 220 that is drawn out, a sliding support module 310 disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion of the first housing 210 , and at least partially connected to the first housing 210 , a flexible display 230 supported by at least a portion of the housing 210 and at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 , wherein the sliding support module 310 includes at least a rear surface of the flexible display 230 . A first plate 601 and a second plate 602 supporting a part, and connected to the first plate 601 and the second plate 602, the first plate 601 and the second plate a first link (317) and a second link (319) configured to vary a distance therebetween, wherein at least a portion of the first housing (210) and at least a portion of the flexible display (230) are directed in a designated direction , the gap between the first plate 601 and the second plate 602 is widened to correspond to the extension of the first link 317 and the second link 219, and the flexible display ( 230) may be configured to support a plurality of points on the rear surface.

According to an embodiment, it supports at least a part of the sliding support module 310 and further includes a roller member 350 rotating to correspond to the sliding of the flexible display 230 , At least a portion is configured to surround at least a portion of the roller member 350 , and is introduced into the second housing 220 according to the rotational movement of the roller member 350 or of the second housing 220 . It may be configured to be withdrawn to the outside.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 is coupled to a first bracket housing 210a supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 and the first bracket housing 210a, and has an internal space. It may include a second bracket housing 210b configured to form a.

According to an embodiment, the first bracket housing 210a includes a first accommodating part 2101 formed on an upper portion of the first side, and a second accommodating part 2102 formed on a second side opposite to the first side. ), a seating surface 2103 supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module 310 , a first coupling part 2105 including at least one first fastening hole 2104 , and a first of the seating surface 2103 . may include a first guide member 2106 disposed on the first side and a second guide member 2108 disposed on the second side opposite to the first side of the seating surface 2103 . have.

According to an embodiment, the sliding support module 310 includes a first rail 311, at least a part of which is disposed in the first accommodating part 2101, and at least a part of which is disposed in the second accommodating part 2102. The second rail 312 and at least one first fastening hole 2104 formed in the first coupling part 2105 are disposed overlapping each other, and the first coupling hole is formed using at least one coupling member 501 . It may include a second coupling part 315 including a second coupling hole 314 coupled to the 2104 .

In the above, the present invention has been described according to various embodiments of the present invention, but changes and modifications made by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention also belong to the present invention. Of course.

200: electronic device 210: first housing
220: second housing 210a: first bracket housing
210b: second bracket housing 220: second housing
230: flexible display 310: sliding support module
305: plurality of plates 311: first rail
312: second rail 350: roller member

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a first housing;
a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing and inserts and/or withdraws at least a portion of the first housing;
a sliding support module disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion of the first housing; and
a flexible display at least partially connected to the first housing and supported by at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the sliding support module;
The sliding support module,
When at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the flexible display are withdrawn from the second housing, the electronic device is configured to expand to correspond to the withdrawal of the flexible display to support at least a portion of the rear surface of the flexible display . The method of claim 1,
The sliding support module,
a plurality of plates supporting at least a portion of a rear surface of the flexible display; and
A plurality of first links and a plurality of first links for contracting and/or expanding the spacing between the plurality of plates to correspond to at least a portion of the first housing with respect to the second housing and a state of retracting and/or withdrawing the flexible display 2 An electronic device comprising a link. The method of claim 1,
The first housing may include a first bracket housing supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module; and
and a second bracket housing coupled to the first bracket housing and configured to form an inner space. 4. The method of claim 3,
The first bracket housing,
a first accommodating portion formed on an upper portion of the first side;
a second receiving portion formed on a second side opposite to the first side;
a seating surface supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module;
a first coupling part including at least one first fastening hole;
a first guide member disposed on the first side of the seating surface; and
and a second guide member disposed on a second side opposite to the first side of the seating surface. 5. The method of claim 4,
The sliding support module,
a first rail at least a portion of which is disposed in the first accommodating part;
a second rail at least a portion of which is disposed in the second accommodating part; and
Electron including a second coupling part overlapping with at least one first coupling hole formed in the first coupling part and including a second coupling hole coupled to the first coupling hole using at least one coupling member Device. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first guide member is slidably coupled to the first rail, and the second guide member is slidably coupled to the second rail. The method of claim 1,
Supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module, further comprising a roller member rotating to correspond to the sliding of the flexible display,
At least a portion of the flexible display is configured to surround at least a portion of the roller member, and is configured to be drawn into or out of the second housing according to a rotational motion of the roller member. The method of claim 1,
The flexible display,
An electronic device comprising: a first portion arranged to be visible from the outside when the second housing is retracted; and a second portion extending from the first portion and accommodated in the second housing and arranged invisibly from the outside. 5. The method of claim 4,
Each of the plurality of plates includes a first bending portion formed on a first side surface and a second bending portion formed on a second side surface opposite to the first side surface,
The first bending part and the second bending part are slidably coupled to the first rail and the second rail. 10. The method of claim 9,
The first rail and the second rail are connected by a rail plate,
The rail plate is configured to be supported by the first bracket housing. 8. The method of claim 7,
The roller member is
a roller rotating so that at least a portion of the flexible display is drawn into the second housing or drawn out of the second housing;
a support portion including a plurality of fixing portions and supporting at least a portion of the plurality of plates; and
and a shaft inserted in the center of the roller to support the roller so as to be rotatable,
The plurality of fixing parts are configured to be coupled to the first link and the second link of the sliding support module. 12. The method of claim 11,
The plurality of plates includes a first plate and a second plate,
The first plate includes a first link, a first fixing part, a first slide hole, a first slide projection, a second link, a second fixing part, a second slide hole, and a second slide projection,
The second plate is configured to include a third link, a third fixing part, a third slide hole, a third slide projection, a fourth link, a fourth fixing part, a fourth slide hole, and a fourth slide projection. 13. The method of claim 12,
One end of the first link and one end of the second link are coupled to a plurality of fixing parts formed in the support,
The other end of the first link is connected to the first slide protrusion disposed in the first slide hole,
The other end of the second link is connected to the second slide protrusion disposed in the second slide hole,
The first fixing part is connected to one end of the third link of the second plate,
The second fixing part is connected to one end of the fourth link of the second plate,
The other end of the third link is configured to be connected to the third slide protrusion disposed in the third slide hole. 14. The method of claim 13,
When the first housing and the flexible display are inserted into the second housing, the first plate and the second plate may have the first slide protrusion connected to the tartan of the first link and the other end of the second link. As the connected second slide protrusion moves outwardly of the first slide hole and the second slide hole, the first link, the second link, and the third link and the fourth link are contracted while being folded upward. An electronic device configured to be 14. The method of claim 13,
When the first housing and the flexible display are drawn out of the second housing, the first plate and the second plate are formed between the first slide protrusion to which the tartan of the first link is connected and the second link. As the second slide protrusion connected to the other end moves in the inner direction of the first slide hole and the second slide hole, the first link, the second link, and the third link and the fourth link spread downward. An electronic device that is configured to expand over time. In an electronic device,
a first housing;
a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing and inserts and/or withdraws at least a portion of the first housing;
a sliding support module disposed on at least a portion of an upper portion of the first housing; and
a flexible display at least partially connected to the first housing and supported by at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the sliding support module;
The sliding support module,
a first plate and a second plate supporting at least a portion of a rear surface of the flexible display; and
a first link and a second link connected to the first plate and the second plate and configured to vary a distance between the first plate and the second plate;
When at least a portion of the first housing and at least a portion of the flexible display slide in a specified direction, the distance between the first plate and the second plate is widened to correspond to the extension of the first link and the second link, , an electronic device configured to support a plurality of points on a rear surface of the flexible display. 17. The method of claim 16,
Supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module, further comprising a roller member rotating to correspond to the sliding of the flexible display,
At least a portion of the flexible display is configured to surround at least a portion of the roller member, and is configured to be drawn into or out of the second housing according to a rotational motion of the roller member. 17. The method of claim 16,
The first housing may include a first bracket housing supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module; and
and a second bracket housing coupled to the first bracket housing and configured to form an inner space. 19. The method of claim 18,
The first bracket housing,
a first accommodating portion formed on an upper portion of the first side;
a second receiving portion formed on a second side opposite to the first side;
a seating surface supporting at least a portion of the sliding support module;
a first coupling part including at least one first fastening hole;
a first guide member disposed on the first side of the seating surface; and
and a second guide member disposed on a second side opposite to the first side of the seating surface. 20. The method of claim 19,
The sliding support module,
a first rail at least a portion of which is disposed in the first accommodating part;
a second rail at least a portion of which is disposed in the second accommodating part; and
Electron including a second coupling part overlapping with at least one first coupling hole formed in the first coupling part and including a second coupling hole coupled to the first coupling hole using at least one coupling member Device.

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