KR20220077814A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments may include a display; A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ; a first roller positioned adjacent to the first side cover and configured to wind the display; a second housing coupled to the display; and a movable structure positioned opposite to the first side cover and configured to move the second housing from the first housing.

Description

Electronic device {ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

The following various embodiments relate to an electronic device.

An electronic device for rolling a flexible display is being developed. The electronic device may be classified into a rolling-type electronic device in which the display is rolled on a rolling axis and a sliding-type electronic device in which the display is rolled toward the back of the device.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide an electronic device that secures a space for mounting electrical and electronic components.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a display; A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ; a first roller positioned adjacent to the first side cover and configured to wind the display; a second housing coupled to the display; and a movable structure positioned opposite to the first side cover and configured to move the second housing from the first housing.

According to various embodiments, the performance of the electrical and electronic components installed in the mounting space may be improved by sufficiently securing a space for mounting the electrical and electronic 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 of an electronic device with a reduced display according to an exemplary embodiment;
2B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is expanded according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 2A as viewed from 2C-2C.
2D is an exploded cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
2E to 2G are operational diagrams of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an additional exemplary embodiment.
4A is a perspective view of an electronic device with a reduced display according to an exemplary embodiment;
4B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is expanded according to an exemplary embodiment;
4C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4A as viewed from 4C-4C.
4D is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4B as viewed from 4D-4D.
5A is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment;
5B and 5C are operational diagrams of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an additional embodiment.
7 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

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 an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into 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 auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a 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 by 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 an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a 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 an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, the 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 an embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 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 part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by 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 be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

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

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

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 120 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

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

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

2A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is reduced according to an exemplary embodiment, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is expanded according to an exemplary embodiment. 2C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 2A as viewed from 2C-2C, and FIG. 2D is an exploded cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

2A to 2D , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment secures a mounting space S surrounded by the first housing 210 , the second housing 220 , and the display 261 . , the first side cover 215 of the first housing 210 and the slider 222 of the second housing 220 are brought closer to each other, so that the display 261 is reduced and the first side cover of the first housing 210 ( 215 ) and the slider 222 of the second housing 220 move away from each other, so that the display 261 may operate between the expanded shape. In an embodiment, the mounting space S includes a lower cover 214 , a first side cover 215 , a pair of second side covers 216 of the first housing 210 , and a display 261 , , may be a space surrounded by the support 221 and the slider 222 of the second housing 220 and formed without a separate mechanical component(s) between the first roller 230 and the moving structure 240 . . In one embodiment, in the mounting space S, a camera module (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ), a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ) and an antenna module (eg, the antenna of FIG. 1 ) At least one or more components of the module 197) may be installed. Securing the mounting space (S) is, while the second housing 220 is moved or moved, at least one component of the camera module, communication module, and antenna module installed in the second housing 220 and the mounting space (S). interference can be prevented.

The electronic device 201 may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a first roller 230 , a moving structure 240 , and a display 261 .

The first housing 210 may include an upper cover 213 , a lower cover 214 , a first side cover 215 , and a pair of second side covers 216 .

The first housing 210 may have a first side 211 and a second side 212 . The first side 211 of the first housing 210 includes an upper cover 213, a first end region 214a of the lower cover 214, a first side cover 215, and a pair of second side covers ( The portion surrounded by the first end region 216a of the 216 , the second side 212 of the first housing 210 is the second end region 214b of the lower cover 214 and the pair of second sides It may be a portion surrounded by the second end region 216b of the cover 216 . In this case, the mounting space S includes the display 261 , an extended region 214c extending between the first end region 214a and the second end region 214b of the lower cover 214 , and a pair of second ends. It may be a space surrounded by an extension region 216c extending between the first end region 216a and the second end region 216b of the second side cover 216 .

The upper cover 213 and the lower cover 214 may extend substantially in parallel in one direction (eg, the X-direction in FIG. 2C ). In an embodiment, the extended length of the upper cover 213 may be smaller than the extended length of the lower cover 214 . The size of the area in which the display 261 is visible from the outside of the electronic device 201 is the distance the slider 222 of the second housing 220 is spaced apart from the first side cover 215 of the first housing 210 . can be determined by

The first side cover 215 covers the first surface (eg, YZ plane in FIG. 2B ) of the first housing 210 and closes the first end region 214a of the upper cover 213 and the lower cover 214 . can be connected The second side cover 216 covers all areas 214a, 214b, and 214c of the upper cover 213 and the lower cover 214 while covering the second surface (eg, the XZ plane of FIG. 2B ) of the first housing 210 . ) and the first side cover 215 may be connected. In one embodiment, the pair of second side covers 216 may be identical to each other in shape and structure.

The second side cover 216 has a first axial groove 217 positioned on the first side 211 of the first housing 210 and a second axial groove 217 positioned on the second side 212 of the first housing 210 . A shaft groove 218 may be included. The first roller 230 may be installed in the first shaft groove 217 , and the moving structure 240 may be installed in the second shaft groove 218 .

The second housing 220 may include a support 221 , a slider 222 , and a pair of third side covers 223 .

The support 221 may support the display 261 . In an embodiment, the support unit 221 extends the display 261 in a first direction (eg, the X direction of FIG. 2C ) or contracts in a second direction different from the first direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 2C ). During the operation, the surface of the display 261 may be supported. The support 221 may extend in the second direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 2C ) along the surface of the display 261 .

The slider 222 slides in a first direction (eg, the X direction in FIG. 2C ) and moves away from the first housing 210 , or slides in a second direction different from the first direction (eg, the -X direction in FIG. 2C ). and may be closer to the first housing 210 . When the slider 222 slides in the first direction, the support part 221 may move in the first direction, and the display 261 supported by the support part 221 may expand in the first direction. When the slider 222 slides in the second direction, the support part 221 may move in the second direction, and the display 261 supported by the support part 221 may be reduced in the second direction.

The slider 222 can have a proximal portion 225 adjacent the display 261 and a distal portion 226 remote from the display 261 . A support 221 may be installed on the proximal portion 225 of the slider 222 . The support part 221 forms a step with the slider 222 and may extend from the proximal portion 225 of the slider 222 in the second direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 2C ). The display 261 may be placed on the support 221 with an end of the display 261 up to or adjacent to the step between the support 221 and the slider 222 .

The pair of third side covers 223 may cover one side surface (eg, the XZ plane of FIG. 2B ) of the second housing 220 . The third side cover 223 connects the support 221 and the slider 222 and extends in the second direction (eg, -X direction in FIG. 2C ) toward the first side 211 of the first housing 210 . can do. The third side cover 223 moves along the second side cover 216 of the first housing 210 while sliding the slider 222 in the first direction (eg, the X direction in FIG. 2C ) or in the second direction (eg, the X direction). : It can move in the -X direction of FIG. 2C). In an embodiment, the third side cover 223 of the second housing 220 may be located inside the second side cover 216 of the first housing 210 . In one embodiment, the pair of third side covers 223 may include a slot 224 . The slot 224 may be formed in a direction in which the third side cover 223 extends. In one embodiment, the pair of third side covers 223 include an end region 223a and an extension region 223b extending from the end region 223a in one direction (eg, -X direction in FIG. 2C ). can do.

The first roller 230 may wind the display 261 . The first roller 230 may be positioned in a first axial groove 217 formed in the first end region 216a of the pair of second side covers 216 adjacent to the first side cover 215 . The first roller 230 may include a first shaft 231 rotatably installed in the first shaft groove 217 .

The movable structure 240 moves the second housing 220 from the first housing 210 in a first direction (eg, the X direction in FIG. 2C ) to expand the display 261 in the first direction, and The display 261 may be reduced in the second direction by moving the housing 220 toward the first housing 210 in the second direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 2C ). The movable structure 240 may be located in the second axial groove 218 formed in the second end region 216b of the pair of second side covers 216 of the first housing 210 . Since the first roller 230 and the moving structure 240 are spaced apart from each other with the mounting space S therebetween, interference with the component(s) that may be installed in the mounting space S can be prevented. .

The moving structure 240 according to an embodiment may include a second roller 240R. The second roller 240R may include a second shaft 241 and a plate 242 wound around the second shaft 241 . The second shaft 241 may be installed in the second shaft groove 218 and guided along the slot 224 . The movement range of the second shaft 241 may be determined according to the length of the slot 224 . The plate 242 pushes the distal portion 226 of the slider 222 when unwound from the second shaft 241 and pulls the distal portion 226 of the slider 222 when wound onto the second shaft 241 . can do. One end of the plate 242 may be connected to the second shaft 241 , and the other end of the plate 242 may be connected to the distal portion 226 of the slider 222 . In one embodiment, the plate 242 may be formed of a rigid material to be flexibly wound around the second shaft 241 . In another embodiment, the plate 242 may be formed of a flexible material. In an embodiment, the second shaft 241 of the second roller 240R may rotate while being constrained to the first housing 210 . Accordingly, in order for the second housing 220 to move with respect to the first housing 210 , a slot 224 may be formed in the pair of third side covers 223 of the second housing 220 .

2E to 2G are operational diagrams of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2E , the electronic device 201 (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A ) in a reduced state of the display 261 is illustrated. According to the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment, the first roller 230 rolls the display 261 in the first rotational direction R1 about the first shaft 231 , and the second roller The 240R may roll the plate 242 in a second rotational direction R2 opposite to the first rotational direction R1 about the second shaft 241 . The display 261 is released from the first shaft 231 in the first rotational direction R1 and begins to expand in the first direction (eg, the X direction), and the plate 242 moves from the second shaft 241 to the second shaft 241 . While unwinding in the second rotation direction R2, it may start to expand in the first direction. The plate 242 connected to the distal portion (eg, the distal portion 226 of FIG. 2D ) of the slider (eg, the slider 222 of FIG. 2D ) of the second housing 220 pushes the second housing 220 . The second housing 220 may start moving away from the first housing 210 in the first direction. The second shaft 241 may start to move in the second direction (eg, the -X direction) along the slot 224 .

Referring to FIG. 2F , the electronic device 201 (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2B ) in a state in which the display 261 is expanded is shown. The expansion of the display 261 and the expansion of the plate 242 by the rolling of the first roller 230 and the rolling of the second roller 240R until the second shaft 241 reaches the end of the slot 224 . can be done The plate 242 extends in the first direction (eg, X-direction) by the second roller 240R and is substantially together with the lower cover of the first housing 210 (eg, the lower cover 214 of FIG. 2D ). The entire lower cover of the electronic device 201 may be formed. Meanwhile, while the display 261 and the plate 242 are expanded, the mounting space S defined by the first housing 210 , the second housing 220 and the display 261 may still be secured.

Referring to FIG. 2G , an electronic device in a state in which the expanded display 261 is being reduced is illustrated. According to the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment, the first roller 230 moves the display 261 in a first rotation direction (eg, the first rotation direction in FIG. 2E ) about the first shaft 231 . (R1)) and roll in a third rotational direction (-R1) opposite to, the second roller 240R rotates the plate 242 around the second shaft 241 in a second rotational direction (eg, FIG. 2E ) may be rolled in a fourth rotational direction (-R2) opposite to the second rotational direction (R2)) and the third rotational direction (-R1). The display 261 is reduced in the second direction (eg, -X direction) while being wound around the first shaft 231 in the third rotational direction (-R1 ), and the plate 242 is wound around the second shaft 241 . and can be reduced in the second direction. The plate 242 connected to the distal portion (eg, the distal portion 226 of FIG. 2D ) of the slider (eg, the slider 222 of FIG. 2D ) of the second housing 220 is formed by pulling the second housing 220 . The slider of the second housing 220 may approach the first side cover of the first housing 210 (eg, the first side cover 215 of FIG. 2D ) in the second direction. The second shaft 241 may move in a first direction (eg, an X direction) along the slot 224 . Meanwhile, while the display 261 and the plate 242 are reduced, the mounting space S defined by the first housing 210 , the second housing 220 and the display 261 may still be secured.

3 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an additional exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 301 according to an embodiment may further include a sealing part 327 for sealing the slot 224 formed in the third side cover 223 of the second housing 220 . have. The sealing part 327 may suppress or delay the inflow of a material from the outside of the electronic device 301 into the mounting space (eg, the mounting space S of FIG. 2C ). A seal 327 is formed along the slot 224 and may substantially cover the slot 224 .

In an embodiment, the sealing part 327 may include an elastically deformable portion 327A and a slit 327B. The elastically deformable portion 327A includes a first longitudinal portion 327A1 installed on the first edge 224A along the first edge 224A of the slot 224 and a first edge 224A of the slot 224 . and a second longitudinal portion 327A2 installed at the second edge 224B along the opposite second edge 224B. The elastically deformable portion 327A may be formed of rubber, silicone, or other elastic material. A slit 327B may be formed between the first longitudinal portion 327A1 and the second longitudinal portion 327A2 along the slot 224 . According to the structure as described above, when the second shaft 241 is guided along the slot 224 , the first longitudinal portion 327A1 and the first longitudinal portion 327A1 and the second shaft 241 are present among the slots 224 2 The longitudinal portion 327A2 is elastically deformed to allow smooth movement of the second shaft 241, while the first longitudinal portion ( By maintaining the shapes of 327A1 and the second longitudinal portion 327A2 , it is possible to block the inflow of materials into the mounting space S.

4A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is reduced according to an exemplary embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a state in which a display is expanded according to an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4A as viewed from 4C-4C, and FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4B as viewed from 4D-4D.

4A to 4D , an electronic device 401 according to an embodiment includes a first housing 410 (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2C ) and a second housing 420 (eg, FIG. 2C ). Second housing 220 in 2c), first roller 430 (eg first roller 230 in FIG. 2c), moving structure 440 (eg moving structure 240 in FIG. 2c) and display ( 461) (eg, display 261 of FIG. 2C ).

The first housing 410 includes a first side 411 (eg, first side 211 in FIG. 2D ), a second side 412 (eg second side 212 in FIG. 2D ), a top cover ( Examples: the upper cover 213 of FIG. 2D ), the lower cover 414 (eg the lower cover 214 of FIG. 2D ), a first side cover (eg, the first side cover 215 of FIG. 2D ) and the second It may include two side covers (eg, the second side cover 216 of FIG. 2D ).

The second housing 420 includes a support (eg, the support 221 in FIG. 2D ), a slider (eg, the slider 222 in FIG. 2D ) and a third side cover (eg, the third side cover 223 in FIG. 2D ). ) may be included.

The first roller 430 is a first shaft 431 rotatably installed in a first shaft groove (eg, the first shaft groove 217 in FIG. 2D ) formed on the first side 411 of the first housing 410 . ) (eg, the first shaft 231 of FIG. 2D ).

The movable structure 440 moves the second housing 420 from the first housing 410 in a first direction (eg, the X direction in FIG. 4C ) to expand the display 461 in the first direction, The display 461 may be reduced in the second direction by moving the housing 420 in the second direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 4C ) toward the first housing 410 . The movable structure 440 is a first opposite to the first side 411 of the first housing 410 in which the first roller 430 is located, in the state of the electronic device 401 in which the display 461 is reduced. It may be installed at an end of the second housing 420 adjacent to the second side 412 of the housing 410 . Since the first roller 430 and the moving structure 440 are spaced apart from each other with the mounting space S therebetween, the performance of the component(s) that can be installed in the mounting space S may be secured. In addition, if the movable structure 440 is installed in the second housing 420 instead of the first housing 410 , when the first housing 410 and the second housing 420 move away from each other, the mounting space S Mountability of the installed component(s) may be further improved.

The moving structure 440 according to an embodiment may include a second roller 440R (eg, the second roller 240R of FIG. 2D ). The second roller 440R may include a second shaft 441 (eg, the second shaft 241 of FIG. 2D ) and a plate 442 (eg, the plate 242 of FIG. 2D ). The second shaft 441 includes an end region 423a (eg, third side cover 223 in FIG. 2D ) of the third side cover 423 (eg, the third side cover 223 in FIG. 2D ) adjacent the slider 422 of the second housing 420 . It may be installed in the end region 223a of FIG. 2D). In this case, since the second shaft 441 is not installed on the first housing 410 and rotates while being constrained by the second housing 420 , unlike the embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D , the second The shaft 441 may not interfere with the movement of the second housing 420 with respect to the first housing 410 . Accordingly, a slot for guiding the second shaft 441 (eg, the slot 224 of FIG. 2D ) may not be formed in the third side cover 423 of the second housing 420 . The plate 442 may push or pull the first housing 410 . One end of the plate 442 may be connected to the second shaft 441 , and the other end of the plate 442 may be connected to the first housing 410 .

In one embodiment, the plate 442 may be in face-to-face contact with the first housing 410 . Referring to FIG. 4C , the surface of the end side of the plate 442 may maintain contact with the surface of the second side 412 of the lower cover 414 of the first housing 410 . In some embodiments, the surface of the end side of the plate 442 may remain fixed to the surface of the second side 412 of the lower cover 414 . In some embodiments not shown, the first housing 410 may include a stopper (not shown) to secure and limit the end of the plate 442 in place.

With continued reference to FIG. 4C , the electronic device 401 (eg, the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4A ) in a reduced state of the display 461 is illustrated. According to the operation of the electronic device 401 according to an embodiment, the first roller 430 winds the display 461 around the first shaft 431 in the first rotation direction R1, and the second roller The 440R may be wound around the second shaft 441 in a second rotational direction R2 that is the same direction as the first rotational direction R1 . The display 461 is released from the first shaft 431 in the first rotation direction R1 and begins to expand in the first direction (eg, the X direction), and the plate 442 moves from the second shaft 441 to the second shaft 441 . While unwinding in the second rotation direction R2, it may start to expand in a second direction (eg, a -X direction) opposite to the first direction. As the plate 442 pushes the lower cover 414 of the first housing 410 , the second housing 420 may start moving away from the first housing 410 in the first direction.

Referring next to FIG. 4D , the electronic device 401 (eg, the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4B ) in a state in which the display 461 is expanded is illustrated. The expansion of the display 461 and the expansion of the plate 442 by the rolling of the first roller 430 and the rolling of the second roller 440R occurs when the display 461 is substantially all disengaged from the first shaft 431 . and until the plate 442 is substantially freed from the second shaft 441 . The plate 442 extends in the second direction (eg, the -X direction) by the second roller 440R, and together with the lower cover 414 of the first housing 410 substantially the entire lower part of the electronic device 401 . A cover may be formed. Meanwhile, while the second housing 420 moves away from the first housing 410 , the space efficiency of the mounting space S defined by the first housing 410 , the second housing 420 and the display 461 is increased. can be improved.

The state of the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4D may change to the state of the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4C . When the second housing 420 is moved toward the first housing 410 , the display 461 may be reduced in the second direction (eg, the -X direction). In this case, the first roller 430 rolls the display 461 in a direction opposite to the first rotation direction R1 , and the second roller 440R rotates the plate 442 in the second rotation direction R2 opposite to the second rotation direction R2 . direction can be rolled. The plate 442 may pull the lower cover 414 of the first housing 410 so that the second housing 420 may come closer to the first housing 410 . Meanwhile, while the display 461 and the plate 442 are reduced, the mounting space S defined by the first housing 410 , the second housing 420 and the display 461 may still be secured.

5A is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIGS. 5B and 5C are operational diagrams of the electronic device according to an embodiment.

5A to 5C , an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment includes a first housing 510 (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2C ) and a second housing 520 (eg, FIG. 2C ). Second housing 220 in 2c), first roller 530 (eg first roller 230 in FIG. 2c), moving structure 540 (eg moving structure 240 in FIG. 2c) and display ( 561) (eg, display 261 of FIG. 2C ).

The first housing 510 includes a first side 511 (eg, first side 211 in FIG. 2D ), a second side 512 (eg second side 212 in FIG. 2D ), a top cover ( Example: top cover 213 in FIG. 2D ), lower cover (eg lower cover 214 in FIG. 2D ), first side cover (eg first side cover 215 in FIG. 2D ) and second side cover (eg, the second side cover 216 of FIG. 2D ).

The first housing 510 may include a partition 519 . The partition 519 includes an upper cover (eg, the upper cover 213 of FIG. 2D ), a lower cover (eg, the lower cover 214 of FIG. 2D ) of the first housing 510 , and a first side cover (eg: A mounting space S may be defined together with the display 561 as well as the first side cover 215 of FIG. 2D and the second side cover (eg, the second side cover 216 of FIG. 2D ). The partition 519 may extend between an upper cover (eg, the upper cover 213 of FIG. 2D ) and a lower cover (eg, the lower cover 214 of FIG. 2D ) of the first housing 510 .

The second housing 520 may include a support part 521 (eg, the support part 221 of FIG. 2D ) and a slider 522 (eg, the slider 222 of FIG. 2D ).

The first roller 530 is a first shaft 531 rotatably installed in a first shaft groove formed on the first side 511 of the first housing 510 (eg, the first shaft groove 217 in FIG. 2D ). ) (eg, the first shaft 231 of FIG. 2D ).

The moving structure 540 moves the second housing 520 from the first housing 510 in a first direction (eg, the X-direction in FIG. 5B ) to expand the display 561 in the first direction, and The display 561 may be reduced in the second direction by moving the housing 520 in the second direction (eg, the -X direction of FIG. 5B ) toward the first housing 510 . In the state of the electronic device 501 in which the display 561 is reduced, the movable structure 540 is formed on the first side opposite to the first side 511 of the first housing 510 in which the first roller 530 is located. It may be installed on the second side 512 of the housing 510 . Since the first roller 530 and the moving structure 540 are spaced apart from each other with the mounting space S therebetween, the performance of the component(s) that can be installed in the mounting space S may be secured.

The movable structure 540 according to an embodiment may include a folding member 540A. The foldable member 540A has a contracted shape (eg, the shape of the foldable member 540A of FIG. 5B ) for bringing the second housing 520 closer to the first housing 510 and the second housing 520 with the first housing. It can change shape between an expanded configuration that moves away from 510 (eg, the shape of collapsible member 540A in FIG. 5C ).

In one embodiment, the collapsible member 540A may have a first end 541 and a second end 542 , an extension 543 extending between the first end 541 and the second end 542 . ) may be included. The first end 541 of the collapsible member 540A is connected to the partition 519 of the first housing 510, and the second end 542 of the collapsible member 540A is connected to the slider ( 522) can be connected. The extension 543 elastically behaves in the longitudinal direction (eg, in the X direction) between the first end 541 and the second end 542 and is disposed between the first housing 510 and the second housing 520 . You can adjust the distance. In some embodiments, the first end 541 of the collapsible member 540A is secured to the partition 519 of the first housing 510 and the second end 542 of the collapsible member 540A is secured to the second housing ( It may be fixed to the slider 522 of the 520 .

In one embodiment, the extension 543 may include a plurality of pleats 544 . The plurality of pleats 544 can ensure a consistent shape change of the extension 543 while the extension 543 elastically behaves between the first end 541 and the second end 542 .

5B and 5C , according to the operation of the electronic device 501 according to an embodiment, the extension 543 of the foldable member 540A is in a contracted form (the form of the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5B ). When the shape starts to change from to the expanded shape (the shape of the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5C ), the second end 542 of the collapsible member 540A moves away from the first end 541 of the second housing 520 . of the slider 522 may move away from the first housing 510 . The display 561 placed on the support 521 and the slider 522 may expand in an expansion direction (eg, X direction) of the extension 543 . The mounting space S defined by the first housing 510 and the display 561 may still be secured. On the other hand, when the extension 543 of the foldable member 540A starts to change shape from the expanded form (the form of the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5C ) to the contracted form (the form of the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5B ), As the second end 542 of the foldable member 540A approaches the first end 541 , the slider 522 of the second housing 520 may approach the first housing 510 . The display 561 placed on the support 521 and the slider 522 may be reduced in a contracting direction (eg, -X direction) of the extension 543 . Even in this case, the mounting space S defined by the first housing 510 and the display 561 may still be secured.

6 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an additional embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , according to the operation of the electronic device 601 (eg, the electronic device 501 of FIGS. 5A to 5C ) according to an embodiment, the extension 543 of the folding member 540A is contracted. After the second housing 520 is moved from the first housing 510 in the first direction (eg, the X direction) by changing the shape from the to the expanded form, the second end 542 of the foldable member 540A is It may be separated from the slider 522 of the housing 520 . As the second end 542 of the collapsible member 540A separated from the slider 522 moves toward the first end 541 of the collapsible member 540A, the collapsible member 540A changes shape from the expanded configuration to the contracted configuration. can do. At this time, between the foldable member 540A installed on the second side 512 of the first housing 510 and the slider 522 of the second housing 520 , an open space ( OS) can be formed. Thereafter, the first housing 510 rotates into the open space OS around the foldable member 540A installed on the second side 512 , so that a part of the display 561 is folded, and the second housing 520 . A part of the support 521 of the may be bent.

7 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , an electronic device 701 (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2C ) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 710 (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2C ), a second 2 housing 720 (eg, second housing 220 of FIG. 2C ), first roller 730 (eg, first roller 230 of FIG. 2C ), second roller 740R (eg, FIG. 2C ) It may include a moving structure (eg, the moving structure 240 of FIG. 2C ) including the second roller 240R of the display 761 .

According to the operation of the electronic device 701 according to an embodiment, the first roller 730 moves the display 761 around the first shaft 731 (eg, the first shaft 231 of FIG. 2C ). It is rolled in one rotational direction R1, and the second roller 740R is in the same direction as the first rotational direction R1 about the second shaft 741 (eg, the second shaft 241 in FIG. 2D). The plate 742 (eg, the plate 242 of FIG. 2D ) may be rolled in the second rotation direction R2 . The display 761 starts to expand in a first direction (eg, X direction) while being unwound from the first shaft 731 in the first rotational direction R1 , and the plate 742 moves from the second shaft 741 to the second shaft 741 . While unwinding in the second rotation direction R2, it may start to expand in the first direction. At this time, plate 742 includes a proximal portion 725 (eg, proximal portion 225 in FIG. 2D ) and a distal portion 726 (eg, slider 222 in FIG. 2D ) of slider 722 (eg, slider 222 in FIG. 2D ). By pushing the proximal portion 725 of the distal portion 726 of Figure 2D, an open space OS may be formed between the first housing 710 and the second housing 720. Then, the first housing ( As the 710 rotates into the open space OS about the second shaft 741 , a portion of the display 761 may be folded and a portion of the support portion 721 of the second housing 720 may be bent.

Meanwhile, in an embodiment not shown, the second housing 720 may not include the support part 721 . In this case, the plate 742 may come in contact with the surface of the display 761 while being released from the second shaft 741 in the second rotation direction R2 to support the display 761 .

8 is an operation diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , an electronic device 801 (eg, the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5A ) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 810 (eg, the first housing 510 of FIG. 5B ), a second 2 housing 820 (eg second housing 520 in FIG. 5B ), first roller 830 (eg first roller 530 in FIG. 5B ), foldable member 840A (eg in FIG. 5B ) It may include a movable structure (eg, the movable structure 540 of Fig. 5A ) and a display 861 (eg, the display 561 of Fig. 5A ) including a foldable member 540A. The foldable member 840A includes: An extension 843 that may have a first end 841 and a second end 842 and that extends between the first end 841 and the second end 842 (eg, extension 543 of FIG. 5C ) )) The extension portion 843 may include a plurality of pleated portions 844 (eg, pleated portions 544 of FIG. 5C ).

In an embodiment, the folding member 840A may be installed in the second housing 820 . A first end 841 of the collapsible member 840A is secured to a slider 822 of the second housing 820 (eg, slider 522 in FIG. 5C ), and a second end 842 of the collapsible member 840A ) may be connected to the second side cover (eg, the second side cover 216 of FIG. 2D ) of the second side 812 of the first housing 810 . Since the folding member 840A is installed in the second housing 820 instead of the first housing 810 , mountability of the component(s) installed in the mounting space S may be further improved.

In an embodiment, the second end 842 of the foldable member 840A may be separated from the first housing 810 . The second end 842 of the detached collapsible member 840A moves toward the first end 841 of the collapsible member 840A, and the collapsible member 840A changes shape from an expanded configuration to a contracted configuration, and the first An open space OS may be formed between the housing 810 and the second housing 820 . In this case, the first housing 810 rotates into the open space OS about the second side 812 of the first housing 810 , so that a part of the display 861 is folded, and the second housing 820 is ) of the support portion 821 (eg, the support portion 521 of FIG. 5C ) may be partially bent.

The electronic devices 201 , 301 , 401 , 501 , 601 , 701 , and 801 according to various embodiments include displays 261 , 361 , 561 , 661 , 761 , and 861 ; The upper cover 213, the lower cover 214, the first side cover 215 connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers 216 connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ) comprising a first housing (210, 310, 510, 710, 810); a first roller (230, 330, 530, 730, 830) positioned adjacent to the first side cover and for winding the display; a second housing (220, 320, 520, 720, 820) coupled to the display; and moving structures 240 , 340 , 540 , 740 , 840 that are positioned opposite to the first side cover and move the second housing from the first housing.

According to some embodiments, the movable structures 440 and 840 may be installed in the second housings 420 and 820 .

According to one embodiment, the movable structure 440 includes a second roller 440R, the second roller includes a plate 442 for pushing the lower cover of the first housing 410; and a shaft 441 installed in the second housing and wound around the plate.

According to an embodiment, the winding direction R1 of the display 461 may be the same as the winding direction R2 of the plate 442 .

According to an embodiment, the plate 442 may be configured to be in face-to-face contact with the lower cover of the first housing 410 .

According to some embodiments, the movable structures 240 , 540 , and 740 may be installed in the first housing to be spaced apart from the first side cover.

According to an embodiment, the moving structure 240 includes second rollers 240R and 740R, the second rollers comprising: plates 242 and 742 for pushing the second housing; and shafts 241 and 741 installed in the first housing and around which the plate is wound.

According to an embodiment, the winding direction R1 of the display 261 may be opposite to the winding direction R2 of the plate 242 .

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 includes a proximal portion 225 adjacent the display 261 and a distal portion 226 distal from the display 261 , the plate 242 comprising the second housing can push the distal portion 226 of

According to an embodiment, the second housing may include a slot 224 for guiding the shaft.

According to an embodiment, the second housing may further include a seal 327 for inhibiting or delaying inflow of material through the slot, and the seal may include a slit 327B formed along the slot 224 .

According to some embodiments, the movable structure 540 includes a foldable member 540A, and the foldable member 540A includes a first end 541 fixed to the first housing 510; a second end 542 connected to the second housing 520; and an extension 543 extending between the first end and the second end.

According to an embodiment, the extension may include a plurality of pleats 544 .

According to one embodiment, the second end 542 of the collapsible member 540A is separated from the second housing 520 and moved toward the first end 541 of the collapsible member 540A, whereby the first housing 510 is and the second housing 520 to form an open space OS, and the first housing 510 may be configured to be folded into the open space OS with the foldable member 540A as a center.

According to some embodiments, the second housing may include supporting parts 221 , 521 , 721 , and 821 for supporting the display; and sliders (222, 522, 722, 822) connected to the support and sliding from the first housing by the movable structure.

According to some embodiments, the winding direction R1 of the display 761 may be the same as the winding direction R2 of the plate 742 .

According to one embodiment, the second housing 720 includes a proximal portion 725 adjacent the display 761 and a distal portion 726 remote from the display, wherein the plate 742 includes the proximal portion of the second housing ( By pushing 725 , an open space OS is formed between the first housing 710 and the second housing 720 , and the first housing 710 is folded into the open space OS with respect to the shaft 741 . It can be configured to be

According to some embodiments, the movable structure includes a foldable member 840A, the foldable member comprising: a first end 841 fixed to the second housing 820; a second end 842 connected to the first housing 810; and an extension 843 extending between the first end and the second end.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may include a display 461; A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover (410); a first roller 430 positioned adjacent to the first side cover and winding the display; a second housing 420 coupled to the display; and a second roller (440R) installed on the second housing opposite to the first side cover and moving the second housing from the first housing, wherein the second roller is a plate 442 for pushing the first housing. ; and a shaft 441 installed in the second housing and wound around the plate.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may include a display 261; A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover (210); a first roller 230 positioned adjacent to the first side cover and winding the display; a second housing 220 connected to the display; and a second roller 240R located in the first housing spaced apart from the first side cover and moving the second housing from the first housing, wherein the second roller is a plate 242 for pushing the second housing. ; and a shaft 241 installed in the first housing and wound around the plate.

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display;
A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ;
a first roller positioned adjacent to the first side cover and configured to wind the display;
a second housing connected to the display; and
a moving structure located opposite the first side cover and moving the second housing from the first housing;
An electronic device comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The mobile structure is located in the second housing. 3. The method of claim 2,
The moving structure includes a second roller,
the second roller
a plate for pushing the lower cover of the first housing; and
a shaft positioned in the second housing and on which the plate is wound;
An electronic device comprising a. 4. The method of claim 3,
The winding direction of the display is the same as the winding direction of the plate. 4. The method of claim 3,
and the plate is configured to be in face-to-face contact with the lower cover of the first housing. The method of claim 1,
The mobile structure is located in the first housing to be spaced apart from the first side cover. 7. The method of claim 6,
The moving structure includes a second roller,
the second roller
a plate for pushing the second housing; and
a shaft positioned in the first housing and on which the plate is wound;
An electronic device comprising a. 8. The method of claim 7,
The winding direction of the display is opposite to the winding direction of the plate. 8. The method of claim 7,
the second housing comprises a proximal portion adjacent the display and a distal portion remote from the display;
wherein the plate pushes the distal portion of the second housing. 8. The method of claim 7,
The second housing includes a slot for guiding the shaft. 11. The method of claim 10,
the second housing further comprises a seal that inhibits or retards entry of material through the slot;
and the sealing portion includes a slit formed along the slot. 7. The method of claim 6,
The mobile structure includes a folding member,
The folding member is
a first end secured to the first housing;
a second end connected to the second housing; and
an extension extending between the first end and the second end;
An electronic device comprising a. 13. The method of claim 12,
The extension portion includes a plurality of pleats. 13. The method of claim 12,
the second end of the collapsible member is configured to separate from the second housing and move toward the first end of the collapsible member to form an open space between the first housing and the second housing;
and the first housing is configured to be folded into the open space with the foldable member as a center. The method of claim 1,
the second housing
a support for supporting the display; and
a slider connected to the support and sliding from the first housing by the movable structure;
An electronic device comprising a. 8. The method of claim 7,
The winding direction of the display is the same as the winding direction of the plate. 17. The method of claim 16,
the second housing comprises a proximal portion adjacent the display and a distal portion remote from the display;
the plate forms an open space between the first housing and the second housing by pushing the proximal portion of the second housing;
The first housing is configured to be folded into the open space with respect to the shaft. 3. The method of claim 2,
The mobile structure includes a folding member,
The folding member is
a first end secured to the second housing;
a second end releasably connected to the first housing; and
an extension extending between the first end and the second end;
An electronic device comprising a. display;
A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ;
a first roller positioned adjacent to the first side cover and configured to wind the display;
a second housing connected to the display; and
a second roller located in the second housing opposite to the first side cover, the second roller moving the second housing from the first housing;
including,
the second roller
a plate for pushing the lower cover of the first housing; and
a shaft installed in the second housing and on which the plate is wound;
An electronic device comprising a. display;
A first housing including an upper cover, a lower cover, a first side cover connecting the upper cover and the lower cover, and a pair of second side covers connecting the upper cover, the lower cover, and the first side cover ;
a first roller positioned adjacent to the first side cover and configured to wind the display;
a second housing connected to the display; and
a second roller positioned in the first housing to be spaced apart from the first side cover and configured to move the second housing from the first housing;
including,
the second roller
a plate for pushing the second housing; and
a shaft positioned in the first housing and on which the plate is wound;
An electronic device comprising a.

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