KR20220110028A - Electronic device including housing assembling structure - Google Patents

Abstract

In accordance with various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a first plate; a second plate; a side member placed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate, and including a conductive part and a non-conductive part coupled with the conductive part; a frame member combined to be at least partially visible from the outside along the edge of the side member, formed in a substantially closed loop, and forming at least one part of a side of the electronic device; and a display placed to be visible from the outside through the first plate, in the space, wherein the frame member can be coupled with the non-conductive part. Besides, various embodiments can be possible. Therefore, the present invention is capable of reducing production costs while maintaining corresponding functions of the electronic device.

Description

Electronic device comprising a housing assembly structure {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HOUSING ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a housing assembly structure.

While electronic devices are gradually becoming smaller and slimmer, their functions are gradually being diversified. The electronic device may use a metal material (eg, a conductive part or a metal material) for the purpose of reinforcing rigidity, a beautiful appearance, and/or performing a function (eg, an antenna function) according to the miniaturization and slimming of the electronic device. Since the use of such a metal material may increase production costs, an assembly structure of an electronic device capable of reducing production costs without interfering with maintaining rigidity and performing functions of the electronic device may be required.

The electronic device may include a housing structure for providing a space for accommodating electronic components. The housing structure may include a first plate, a second plate facing in a direction opposite to the first plate, and a side member disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate. The side member may comprise a support member extending at least partially in the spatial direction. These side members may be at least partially formed of a metal material (eg, a conductive part, a conductive member, or a conductive material) for the purpose of reinforcing the rigidity of the electronic device, and the remaining part may be formed of a polymer material combined with a metal material. . The metal material extends from the side surface of the electronic device to the inner space, thereby reinforcing rigidity of the electronic device and helping to form a beautiful appearance through the portion exposed to the outside. In addition, at least a portion of the metal material may be segmented through the polymer material to perform a designated function (eg, an antenna function) of the electronic device.

However, since a high-quality surface is required for the portion where the metal material is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, a CNC process or a deposition (painting) process is added, and thus the production cost may increase.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a housing assembly structure capable of reducing production cost while maintaining rigidity.

Various embodiments may provide an electronic device including a housing assembly structure in which production costs can be reduced while maintaining a specified function of the electronic device.

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

According to various embodiments, the electronic device is disposed to surround a first plate, a second plate, and a space between the first plate and the second plate, and a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion a side member comprising: a frame member that is coupled to be visible from the outside at least partially along an edge of the side member, is formed in a substantially closed loop, and forms at least a part of a side surface of the electronic device; and a display disposed to be visible from the outside through the first plate in space, wherein the frame member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device is disposed to surround a first plate, a second plate, and a space between the first plate and the second plate, and a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion a side member comprising: a display disposed in the space and visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first plate; and a frequency band disposed in the space and designated through at least a portion of the conductive portion A wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in a frame member coupled to at least partially externally along a rim of the side member and formed as a substantially closed loop, the frame member comprising: may be combined with the non-conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a first plate, a second plate, and a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate. a bracket comprising: a first waterproofing member disposed between the first plate and the bracket; a second waterproofing member disposed between the second plate and the bracket; and at least partially visible from the outside along an edge of the bracket and a decorative member coupled to and forming at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device, wherein the decorative member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion.

Since the conductive part formed as a part of the side member according to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed invisibly from the outside of the electronic device, and high-quality surface processing is not required, rigidity reinforcement and corresponding functions of the electronic device (eg, antenna function) ), the production cost can be reduced.

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 perspective view of a front side of an electronic device (eg, a mobile electronic device) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a perspective view of a rear surface of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3A and 3B are exploded perspective views viewed from the front and rear of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4A is a schematic diagram illustrating a step of forming a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4B is a view illustrating a state in which a frame member is coupled to a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 is a configuration diagram of a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6A and 6B are a plan view and an exploded perspective view of an electronic device to which a first waterproof member is applied, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
7A and 7B are a rear view and an exploded perspective view of an electronic device to which a second waterproof member is applied according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
8A and 8B are views illustrating a coupling structure of a side member and a frame member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9A is a cutaway perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 9a-9a of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9B is a partial cross-sectional view of an enlarged area 9b of FIG. 9A , according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9C is a partial cross-sectional view of an enlarged area 9c of FIG. 9A , according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
10 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

1 is a perspective view of a front side of an electronic device 100 (eg, a mobile electronic device) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 2 is a perspective view of a rear surface of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 and 2 , an electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first surface (or front) 110A, a second surface (or rear) 110B, and a first surface 110A. and a housing 110 (eg, a housing structure) including a side surface 110C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 110B. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming a part of the first surface 110A, the second surface 110B, and the side surface 110C of FIG. 1 . According to one embodiment, the first surface 110A may be formed by the front plate 102 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) at least a portion of which is substantially transparent. The second surface 110B may be formed by the substantially opaque back plate 111 . The back plate 111 is formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. can be The side surface 110C is coupled to the front plate 102 and the rear plate 111 and may be formed by a side bezel structure 118 (or "side member") including a metal and/or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate 111 and the side bezel structure 118 are integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).

In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 102 has a first region 110D that extends seamlessly by bending from the first surface 110A toward the rear plate, a long edge of the front plate. edge) can be included at both ends. In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 2 ), the rear plate 111 may include a second region 110E that extends seamlessly from the second surface 110B toward the front plate at both ends of the long edge. have. In some embodiments, the front plate 102 or the back plate 111 may include only one of the first region 110D or the second region 110E. In some embodiments, the front plate 102 may not include the first region and the second region, but only a flat plane disposed parallel to the second surface 110B. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device, the side bezel structure 118 has a first thickness ( or width), and may have a second thickness thinner than the first thickness on the side surface including the first region 110D or the second region 110E.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a display 101 , an input device 103 , a sound output device 107 , 114 , a sensor module 104 , 119 , a camera module 105 , 112 , and a key. It may include at least one of an input device 117 , an indicator (not shown), and connectors 108 and 109 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 117 or an indicator) or additionally include other components.

The display 101 may be exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 102 , for example. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 101 may be visually exposed through the front plate 102 forming the first area 110D of the first surface 110A and the side surface 110C. have. The display 101 may be disposed adjacent to or coupled to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor module 104 , 119 , and/or at least a portion of a key input device 117 is located in the first area 110D and/or the second area 110E. can be placed.

The input device 103 may include a microphone 103 . In some embodiments, the input device 103 may include a plurality of microphones 103 arranged to sense the direction of the sound. The sound output devices 107 and 114 may include speakers 107 and 114 . The speakers 107 and 114 may include an external speaker 107 and a receiver 114 for calls. In some embodiments, the microphone 103 , the speakers 107 , 114 , and the connector 108 may be at least partially disposed in the internal space of the electronic device 100 , and may be formed through at least one hole formed in the housing 110 . may be exposed to the external environment. In some embodiments, the hole formed in the housing 110 may be commonly used for the microphone 103 and the speakers 107 and 114 . In some embodiments, the sound output devices 107 and 114 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that operates while excluding a hole formed in the housing 110 .

The sensor modules 104 and 119 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or an external environmental state. The sensor modules 104 and 119 include, for example, a first sensor module 104 (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (not shown) disposed on the first surface 110A of the housing 110 . ) (eg, a fingerprint sensor), and/or a third sensor module 119 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 110B of the housing 110 . The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface 110A (eg, a home key button) of the housing 110 , a partial region of the second surface 110B, and/or under the display 101 . The electronic device 100 includes a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, and an illuminance sensor.

The camera modules 105 and 112 include a first camera module 105 disposed on the first surface 110A of the electronic device 100, and a second camera module 112 disposed on the second surface 110B of the electronic device 100, and/or flash 113 . The camera modules 105 and 112 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 113 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 100 .

The key input device 117 may be disposed on the side surface 110C of the housing 110 . In another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 117 and the not included key input devices 117 are displayed on the display 101 as soft keys or the like. It may be implemented in other forms. In another embodiment, the key input device 117 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display 101 .

The indicator may be disposed, for example, on the first surface 110A of the housing 110 . The indicator may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 100 in the form of a light (eg, a light emitting device). In another embodiment, the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module 105 . The indicator may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED and/or a xenon lamp.

The connector holes 108 and 109 include a first connector hole 108 capable of receiving a connector (eg, a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device, and /or a second connector hole (or earphone jack) 109 capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting/receiving an audio signal to/from an external electronic device.

Some of the camera modules 105 and 112 , some of the camera modules 105 , some of the sensor modules 104 and 119 , or an indicator may be arranged to be visually exposed through the display 101 . For example, the camera module 105 , the sensor module 104 , or the indicator may come into contact with the external environment from the internal space of the electronic device 100 through the perforated opening or transmission area up to the front plate 102 of the display 101 . It can be arranged so that According to an embodiment, the area where the display 101 and the camera module 105 face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a predetermined transmittance as a part of an area displaying content. According to one embodiment, the transmission region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 30%. In an embodiment, the transmissive region may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 30% to about 50%. In an embodiment, the transmissive region may be formed to have a transmittance of about 50% or more. The transmission area may include an area overlapping an effective area (eg, a field of view (FOV)) of the camera module 105 through which light for generating an image by being imaged by an image sensor passes. For example, the transmissive area of the display 101 may include an area having a lower pixel density than the surrounding area. For example, the transmissive area may replace the opening. For example, the camera module 105 may include an under display camera (UDC). In another embodiment, some sensor modules 104 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 102 in the internal space of the electronic device. For example, in this case, the area of the display 101 facing the sensor module may not need a perforated opening.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 has a bar-type or plate-type appearance, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the illustrated electronic device 100 may be a part of a foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and/or a rollable electronic device. . “foldable electronic device”, “slidable electronic device”, “stretchable electronic device” and/or “rollable electronic device” This means that bending deformation of the display (eg, the display 330 of FIG. 3 ) is possible, at least a part of it is folded, rolled or rolled, or at least partially the area is expanded and/or the housing It may refer to an electronic device that can be accommodated inside (eg, the housing 110 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). A foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and/or a rollable electronic device expands a screen display area by unfolding a display or exposing a larger area of the display to the outside according to a user's needs. Can be used.

3A and 3B are exploded perspective views viewed from the front and rear of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

The electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or may include another embodiment of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 ) includes a side member 310 (eg, a side bezel structure) (eg, the side surface of FIG. 1 or 2 ). bezel structure 118 ), support member 311 (eg, support structure), first plate 320 (eg, front plate 102 or front cover of FIG. 1 ), display 330 (eg, FIG. 1 ) display 101), at least one substrate 340 (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flex PCB (R-FPCB)), a battery 350, and an additional support member 360 (eg, a rear case), an antenna (not shown), and a second plate 380 (eg, the rear plate 111 or the rear cover of FIG. 2 ). In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the support member 311 or the additional support member 360 ) or additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 or 2 , and overlapping descriptions may be omitted. .

According to various embodiments, the side member 310 may include a first surface 3101 facing a first direction (eg, a z-axis direction), a second surface 3102 facing a direction opposite to the first surface 3101 , and and a side surface 3103 surrounding the space between the first surface 3101 and the second surface 3102 . According to an embodiment, the side member 310 may be a bracket disposed inside the electronic device 300 . According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the side surface 3103 may form an exterior of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the support member 311 may be disposed in such a way that it extends from the side member 310 toward the internal space of the electronic device 300 (eg, the internal space 3001 of FIG. 9A ). For example, the support member 311 may extend from the conductive portion 310a (eg, a metallic material) and/or the non-conductive portion 310b (eg, a non-metallic material (eg, polymer)) of the side member 310 . can be placed in this way. In some embodiments, the support member 311 may be disposed separately from the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the side member 310 and/or the support member 311 may be, for example, a conductive portion 310a (eg, a metallic material) and/or a non-conductive portion 310b (eg, a non-metallic material). (eg, polymer)). According to one embodiment, the non-conductive portion 310b may be coupled to the conductive portion 310a in a manner that is injected. According to an embodiment, the side member 310 may be formed such that the non-conductive portion 310b is disposed along at least an edge thereof. According to one embodiment, the support member 311 may support at least a portion of the display 330 through the first surface 3101 , and at least one substrate 340 and/or through the second surface 3102 . Alternatively, it may be arranged to support at least a portion of the battery 350 . According to one embodiment, the at least one substrate 340 may include a processor, a memory, and/or an interface. According to an embodiment, the processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. According to an embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector. According to one embodiment, the battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 300 , for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, or a rechargeable secondary cell, or fuel. It may include a battery. At least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed, for example, on the same plane as the at least one substrate 340 . According to an embodiment, the battery 350 may be disposed in a way that it is embedded in the electronic device 300 . In some embodiments, the battery 350 may be detachably disposed from the electronic device 300 .

According to various embodiments, an antenna (not shown) may be disposed between the second plate 380 and the battery 350 . The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In some embodiments, an antenna structure may be formed by some or a combination of the side members 310 and/or the support members 311 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may further include a digitizer for detecting an external electronic pen.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include the frame member 200 coupled to at least a portion of the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may be disposed in a closed loop shape along the edge of the side surface 3103 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may be arranged in an open loop shape along the edge of the side surface 3103 . According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the side member 310 may be exposed between the frame member 200 and the first plate 320 to be visible from the outside. In this case, the portion exposed to the outside of the side member 310 may include the non-conductive portion 310b. In some embodiments, the side member 310 may be disposed invisibly from the outside through the frame member 200 . According to one embodiment, the frame member 200 may be disposed in a manner coupled to the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may be disposed on at least a portion of the side surface 3103 of the electronic device 300 to be utilized as a decorative member (eg, a deco member or a deco face). have. For example, the frame member 200 may be at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 300 . According to one embodiment, the frame member 200 may be formed of at least one of an injection molding product, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), or a metal material (eg, Al or SUS).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include at least one waterproof member 401 and 402 . According to one embodiment, the at least one waterproof member 401 , 402 includes the first waterproof member 401 and the side member disposed between the first surface 3101 and the first plate 320 of the side member 310 . and a second waterproof member 402 disposed between the second surface 3102 of the 310 and the second plate 380 . According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 401 may be disposed between the first plate 320 and the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 402 may be disposed between the second plate 380 and the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the at least one waterproof member 401 or 402 provides an internal space (eg, the internal space 3001 of FIG. 9A ) of the sealed electronic device 300 , thereby introducing an external foreign substance or moisture. can be blocked. According to an embodiment, the at least one waterproof member 401 and 402 may provide a coupling force for coupling the first plate 320 and the second plate 380 to the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the at least one waterproof member 401 or 402 may include at least one of a tape, an adhesive, a waterproof dispensing, silicone, a waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, the conductive portion 310a of the side member 310 may be disposed invisibly from the outside in such a way that it is surrounded by the non-conductive portion 310b or may be hidden from view through the frame member 200 from the outside. can Accordingly, since a portion exposed to be seen from the outside of the conductive portion 310a is excluded, a high-quality surface processing process is unnecessary, and thus, the production cost of the electronic device 300 may be reduced.

Hereinafter, the assembly structure of the electronic device 300 will be described in detail.

4A is a schematic diagram illustrating a step of forming a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 4B is a view illustrating a state in which a frame member is coupled to a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , a conductive portion 310a as shown in (a) may be provided to form the side member 310 . The conductive part 310a may be formed in a shape in consideration of the arrangement structure of electronic components disposed in the internal space of the electronic device 300 (eg, the internal space 3001 of FIG. 9A ). According to an embodiment, the conductive portion 310a may be formed to have a structure that can help maintain rigidity of the electronic device 300 . According to an embodiment, the conductive part 310a may be formed of a metal material (eg, Al, SUS, or magnesium) through a CNC process or a die casting process. According to an embodiment, the conductive portion 310a may be combined with the non-conductive portion 310b (eg, an injection-molded product) as shown in (b) to form the side member 310 as shown in (c). For example, the non-conductive portion 310b may be coupled to the conductive portion 310a through an injection process. In some embodiments, the non-conductive portion 310b may be structurally coupled to the conductive portion 310a. In this case, the non-conductive portion 310b may be disposed in a manner that surrounds the conductive portion 310a along the edge of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the conductive portion 310a may be disposed to be exposed to at least a portion of the side member 310 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive portion 310a may be disposed in such a manner that it is embedded invisibly from the outside through the non-conductive portion 310b.

According to various embodiments, the completed side member 310 may be coupled to the frame member 200 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may be applied as at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 300 (eg, the side surface 110C of FIG. 1 ). According to one embodiment, the frame member 200 may be coupled to the non-conductive portion 310b along the edge of the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the frame member 200 may be coupled to the side member 310 through a structural coupling (eg, a hooking method). In some embodiments, the frame member 200 may be coupled to the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 through at least one of taping, fusion, or bonding. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the frame member 200 may be coupled to at least a portion of the conductive portion 310a. In this case, the conductive portion 310a coupled to the frame member 200 may be disposed invisibly from the outside through the frame member 200 .

5 is a configuration diagram of a side member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 5 , the side member 310 includes a first surface 3101 , a second surface 3102 facing the opposite direction to the first surface 3101 , and a first surface 3101 and a second surface 3102 . It may include a side 3103 surrounding the space therebetween. According to one embodiment, the side member 310 may include a support member 311 extending into space from the side surface 3103 . According to an embodiment, the side surface 3103 is a first side 3111 formed to have a first length along a designated first direction (eg, an x-axis direction), and extends from the first side 3111 , the first direction A second side 3112 having a second length longer than the first length in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to and extending parallel to the first side 3111 from the second side 3112, A third side 3113 having a first length and a fourth side 3114 extending in parallel with the second side 3112 from the third side 3113 to the first side 3111 and having a third length may include According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first side 3111, the second side 3112, the third side 3113 and the fourth side 3114 and the supporting member 311 extending therefrom is a non-conductive portion ( 310b).

According to various embodiments, the side member 310 may include one or more unit conductive portions 310a-1, 310a-2, 310a-3, 310a-, segmented from the conductive portion 310a through the non-conductive portion 310b. 4) may be included. According to an embodiment, the at least one unit conductive portions 310a-1, 310a-2, 310a-3, and 310a-4 are disposed near the first side surface 3111 to be spaced apart from the first unit conductive portion ( 310a-1) and a second unit conductive portion 310a-2, and near the third side surface 3113, a third unit conductive portion 310a-3 and a fourth unit conductive portion 310a- are spaced apart 4) may be included. For example, the first unit conductive portion 310a - 1 and/or the second unit conductive portion 310a - 2 may be disposed to have a separation distance of about 1 mm to 10 mm from the first side surface 3111 . For example, the third unit conductive portion 310a - 3 and/or the fourth unit conductive portion 310a - 4 may be disposed to have a separation distance of about 1 mm to 10 mm from the third side surface 3113 . According to an embodiment, the first unit conductive part 310a - 1 is a wireless device disposed in an internal space (eg, an internal space 3001 of FIG. 9A ) of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A ). It can operate as an antenna through the communication circuit (F) (eg, a power supply unit). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit F may be disposed on a substrate (eg, the substrate 340 of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device (eg, 300 of FIG. 3A ), and the first unit conductive part 310a -1) can be electrically connected. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit F may be configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in at least one designated frequency band through the first unit conductive portion 310a - 1 . According to one embodiment, at least one frequency band may include a legacy band (eg, a band in the range of about 600MHz ~ 6000MHz). According to an embodiment, the second unit conductive part 310a-2, the third unit conductive part 310a-3, and the fourth unit conductive part 310a-4 are also the first unit conductive part 310a-1 and It can be operated as an antenna by being electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit F in substantially the same manner.

According to various embodiments, the at least one unit conductive portion 310a - 1 , 310a - 2 , 310a - 3 , and 310a - 4 is connected from the side surface 3103 through the non-conductive portion 310b in the side member 310 . It can be placed invisibly. In some embodiments, the at least one unit conductive portion 310a - 1 , 310a - 2 , 310a - 3 , 310a - 4 may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the side surface 3103 in the side member 310 . . In this case, the visible portion of the at least one unit conductive portion 310a-1, 310a-2, 310a-3, 310a-4 is covered by the frame member (eg, the frame member 200 of FIG. 3A), so that, It can be arranged invisibly from the outside. Accordingly, the arrangement structure in which at least one unit conductive portion 310a-1, 310a-2, 310a-3, and 310a-4 used as an antenna is disposed invisibly from the outside reduces the degradation of the antenna and provides a beautiful appearance of the electronic device. It can help provide an appearance.

6A and 6B are a plan view and an exploded perspective view of an electronic device to which a first waterproof member is applied, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

6A and 6B , the electronic device 300 may include a first waterproof member 401 disposed between a side member 310 and a first plate 320 (eg, a front cover). According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 401 is a non-conductive portion ( 310b). According to one embodiment, an enclosed space for the display 330 may be provided between the first plate 320 and the first surface 3101 of the side member 310 through the first waterproof member 401 . have.

7A and 7B are a rear view and an exploded perspective view of an electronic device to which a second waterproof member is applied according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

7A and 7B , the electronic device 300 may include a second waterproof member 402 disposed between the side member 310 and the second plate 380 (eg, a front cover). According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 402 is a non-conductive portion ( 310b). According to one embodiment, a closed space may be provided between the second plate 380 and the side member 310 through the second waterproof member 402 . Accordingly, in the electronic device 300 , the first plate 320 and the second plate 380 are connected to the first surface 3101 of the side member 310 through the first waterproof member 401 and the second waterproof member 402 . ) and the second surface 3102 may include a sealed waterproof space.

8A and 8B are views illustrating a coupling structure of a side member and a frame member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B , the electronic device 300 may include a side member 310 and a frame member 200 coupled to at least a portion of the side member 310 and a side surface 3103 of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may form at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 300 . In this case, at least a portion of the side surface 3103 of the electronic device 300 may be replaced with the outer surface 201 of the frame member 200 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a coupling structure provided to couple the frame member 200 to the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the coupling structure is formed at a corresponding position among the locking projections 213 formed at a specified interval on the inner surface 202 of the frame member 200 and the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 , the locking projections It may include locking grooves 313 for accommodating the 213 . For example, the locking protrusions 213 and the locking grooves 313 are formed in a snap-fit structure including a hook shape, so that the frame member 200 is detachably coupled from the side member 310 . can Through such a separable coupling structure, it can be easily replaced with other frame members having various colors and/or textures, and it can be advantageous for maintenance of the electronic device 300 .

According to various embodiments, the locking groove 313 may be formed through the side surface 3103 formed of the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . For example, the locking groove 313 may be formed together when the non-conductive part 310b is ejected. According to one embodiment, the locking protrusion 213 may be integrally formed in such a way that it protrudes from the inner surface 202 of the frame member 200 . In some embodiments, the locking groove 313 is formed in the frame member 200 , and the locking protrusions 213 are formed in the side member 310 , or may be formed alternately.

9A is a cutaway perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 9a-9a of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 9B is a partial cross-sectional view of an enlarged area 9b of FIG. 9A , according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 9C is a partial cross-sectional view of an enlarged area 9c of FIG. 9A , according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 10 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 11 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

9A to 10 , the electronic device 300 includes a first plate 320 , a second plate 380 facing in a direction opposite to the first plate 320 , and a first plate 320 and a second plate. and a side member 310 surrounding the space 3001 between the 380 . According to an embodiment, the side member 310 may include a conductive portion 310a (eg, a metal material) and a non-conductive portion 310b (eg, a polymer material) coupled to the conductive portion 310a. According to one embodiment, the first plate 320 may be coupled to the first surface 3101 of the side member 310 in such a way that it is attached through the first waterproof member 401 . In this case, the first waterproof member 401 may be disposed on the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the second plate 380 may be coupled to the second surface 3102 of the side member 310 in such a way that it is attached through the second waterproof member 402 . In this case, the second waterproof member 402 may be disposed on the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . Accordingly, the electronic device 300 is formed through the first plate 320 and the second plate 380 attached to the side member 310 through the first waterproof member 401 and the second waterproof member 402, It may include an internal space 3001 having a waterproof function.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include the frame member 200 coupled to at least a portion of the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 . According to an embodiment, the frame member 200 may be detachably coupled to the non-conductive portion 310b of the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the frame member 200 is a side member in such a way that the locking protrusions 213 formed on the frame member 200 are caught in the locking grooves 313 formed on the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 . may be coupled to 310 . According to one embodiment, in the coupled state, at least a portion of the side member 310 may be arranged to be visible from the outside. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the side member 310 that is disposed to be visible from the outside may include the non-conductive portion 310b.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include at least one unit conductive portion 310a-1 and 310a-3 segmented from the conductive portion 310a through the non-conductive portion 310b. The at least one unit conductive portion 310a-1, 310a-3 is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (eg, the wireless communication circuit F of FIG. 5 ) disposed in the internal space 3001 of the electronic device 300 . It can be operated as an antenna by being connected. According to an embodiment, the at least one unit conductive portion 310a - 1 and 310a - 3 may be electrically isolated from the peripheral conductive portion 310a through the non-conductive portion 310b in an island manner. According to one embodiment, when at least one unit conductive part 310a-1, 310a-3 is used as an antenna, in order to reduce the deterioration of the antenna performance, at least a corresponding part of the frame member 200 is made of a non-metallic material (eg: extrudate) can be formed. In some embodiments, the at least one unit conductive portion 310a - 1 and 310a - 3 may be disposed at a location designated for rigidity reinforcement of the electronic device 300 in substantially the same manner even if the unit does not operate as an antenna.

11 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

In the description of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 11 , components substantially the same as those of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 10 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the electronic device 300 may include the frame member 200 coupled to the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 . According to one embodiment, the side surface 3103 of the side member 310 may be entirely covered so as not to be seen from the outside through the frame member 200 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive portion 310a may be at least partially exposed to be visible from the side surface 3103 through at least a portion of the side member 310 , although this exposed portion may also be viewed from the side member 310 . It may be covered so as not to be seen from the outside through the frame member 200 coupled to the.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A ) includes a first plate (eg, the first plate 320 of FIG. 3A ) and a second plate (eg, the second plate of FIG. 3A ). 2 plates 380) and a space between the first plate and the second plate (eg, the space 3001 of FIG. 9A ), and a conductive part (eg, the conductive part 310a of FIG. 3A ) ) and a side member (eg, the side member 310 of FIG. 3A ) including a non-conductive part (eg, the non-conductive part 310b of FIG. 3A ) coupled to the conductive part, along the edge of the side member A frame member (eg, the frame member 200 of FIG. 3A ) that is at least partially coupled to be visible from the outside, is formed in a substantially closed loop, and forms at least a part of a side surface of the electronic device, and in the space , a display disposed to be visible from the outside through the first plate, wherein the frame member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the side member may include a support member extending to at least a portion of the space, and at least a portion of the support member may include the non-conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the non-conductive portion may be disposed in a manner substantially surrounding the conductive portion along an edge of the side member.

According to various embodiments, the non-conductive portion may be disposed in a closed loop shape.

According to various embodiments, the non-conductive portion may be disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside, between the frame member and the first plate and/or between the frame member and the second plate.

According to various embodiments, the non-conductive portion may be hidden from view through the frame member.

According to various embodiments, the frame member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion in a manner of being fitted together through a hooking structure.

According to various embodiments, the frame member may be coupled to the non-conductive part through at least one of taping, fusion, and bonding.

According to various embodiments, the conductive portion and the non-conductive portion may be coupled through insert injection.

According to various embodiments, the frame member may be formed of at least one of an injection-molded product, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

According to various embodiments, it includes a first waterproof member disposed between the first plate and the non-conductive portion and a second waterproof member disposed between the second plate and the non-conductive portion, wherein the space is It may be sealed through the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member.

According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member and/or the second waterproof member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, the frame member may be an interchangeable decorative member having a designated color and/or texture, disposed visible on the side.

According to various embodiments, at least one unit conductive portion segmented through the non-conductive portion and a wireless communication circuit disposed in the space and configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in a specified frequency band through the unit conductive portion may further include.

According to various embodiments, the segmental trace segmented through the non-conductive portion and the at least one unit conductive portion may be hidden from view through the frame member.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A ) includes a first plate (eg, the first plate 320 of FIG. 3A ) and a second plate (eg, the second plate of FIG. 3A ). 2 plates 380) and a space between the first plate and the second plate (eg, the space 3001 of FIG. 9A ), and a conductive part (eg, the conductive part 310a of FIG. 3A ) ) and a side member (eg, side member 310 of FIG. 3A ) comprising a non-conductive portion (eg, non-conductive portion 310b of FIG. 3A ) coupled to the conductive portion, disposed in the space, and the A display (eg, the display 330 of FIG. 3A ) arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the first plate, and a radio signal in a frequency band that is arranged in the space and specified through at least a part of the conductive part A wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive (eg, the wireless communication circuit (F) of FIG. 5) and at least partially coupled to the outside along the rim of the side member, and substantially in a closed loop and a formed frame member (eg, the frame member 200 of FIG. 3A ), wherein the frame member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the conductive portion includes at least one unit conductive portion in which at least a portion of the conductive portion is segmented through the non-conductive portion, and the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the at least one unit conductive portion. can be connected to

According to various embodiments, the segmental trace segmented through the non-conductive portion and the at least one unit conductive portion may be disposed invisibly from the outside through the frame member.

According to various embodiments, the frame member may be formed of at least one of an injection-molded product, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a first plate, a second plate, and a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate. a bracket comprising: a first waterproofing member disposed between the first plate and the bracket; a second waterproofing member disposed between the second plate and the bracket; and at least partially visible from the outside along an edge of the bracket and a decorative member coupled to and forming at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device, wherein the decorative member may be coupled to the non-conductive portion.

And the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided for specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help the understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and to extend the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure It is not meant to be limiting. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as including all changes or modifications derived based on the technical spirit of various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure. .

200: frame member 213: locking projection
300: electronic device 310: side member
313: locking groove 320: first plate
330: display 310a: conductive portion
310b: non-conductive portion 380: back plate

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a first plate;
second plate;
a side member disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate, the side member including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion;
a frame member coupled to be visible from the outside at least partially along an edge of the side member, formed in a substantially closed loop, and forming at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device; and
In the space, including a display arranged to be visible from the outside through the first plate,
and the frame member is coupled to the non-conductive portion.
According to claim 1,
the side member comprises a support member extending into at least a portion of the space;
At least a portion of the support member includes the non-conductive portion.
According to claim 1,
and the non-conductive portion is disposed in such a manner as to substantially surround the conductive portion along an edge of the side member.
4. The method of claim 3,
The non-conductive portion is disposed in a closed loop shape.
According to claim 1,
The non-conductive portion is disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside, between the frame member and the first plate and/or between the frame member and the second plate.
According to claim 1,
The non-conductive portion is hidden from the outside through the frame member.
According to claim 1,
The frame member is coupled to the non-conductive part in such a way that it is fitted together through a hooking structure.
According to claim 1,
The frame member is coupled to the non-conductive part through at least one of taping, fusion, and bonding.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device is coupled to the conductive portion and the non-conductive portion through insert injection.
According to claim 1,
The frame member is an electronic device formed of at least one of injection molding, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
According to claim 1,
a first waterproof member disposed between the first plate and the non-conductive portion; and
a second waterproof member disposed between the second plate and the non-conductive portion;
The space is sealed through the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member.
12. The method of claim 11,
The first waterproof member and/or the second waterproof member includes at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.
According to claim 1,
wherein said frame member is a replaceable decorative member having a designated color and/or texture, said frame member being visible on said side surface.
According to claim 1,
at least one unit conductive portion segmented through the non-conductive portion; and
The electronic device further comprising a wireless communication circuit disposed in the space and configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a specified frequency band through the unit conductive portion.
15. The method of claim 14,
A segmental trace segmented through the non-conductive portion and the at least one unit conductive portion are hidden from view through the frame member.
In an electronic device,
a first plate;
second plate;
a side member disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate, the side member including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion;
a display disposed in the space and visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first plate;
a wireless communication circuit disposed in the space and configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band through at least a portion of the conductive portion; and
a frame member coupled to be visible from the outside at least partially along the edge of the side member, and substantially formed in a closed loop;
and the frame member is coupled to the non-conductive portion.
17. The method of claim 16,
The conductive portion includes at least one unit conductive portion in which at least a portion of the conductive portion is segmented through the non-conductive portion,
The wireless communication circuit is an electronic device electrically connected to the at least one unit conductive part.
17. The method of claim 16,
A segmental trace segmented through the non-conductive portion and the at least one unit conductive portion are disposed invisibly from the outside through the frame member.
17. The method of claim 16,
The frame member is an electronic device formed of at least one of injection molding, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
In an electronic device,
first plate;
a second plate;
a bracket disposed to surround a space between the first plate and the second plate, the bracket including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion coupled to the conductive portion;
a first waterproofing member disposed between the first plate and the bracket;
a second waterproof member disposed between the second plate and the bracket; and
and a decorative member that is coupled to be visible from the outside at least partially along the rim of the bracket, and forms at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device,
wherein the decorative member is coupled to the non-conductive portion.

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