KR20230027544A - Connection structure between battery and pcb, electronic device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of conductive recesses formed in a first area of a first edge; a battery disposed adjacent to the first edge of the PCB; and a connection member for electrically connecting the PCB and the battery, and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the conductive recesses. The terminals are fastened to the conductive recesses to form an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery. Also, a first length in a first direction perpendicular to the first edge of each of the recesses can be greater than a second length in the first direction of each of the terminals, in order to maintain the electrical connection between the PCB and the battery while the terminals move within the conductive recesses. Therefore, price competitiveness of a product can increase.

Description

Connection structure of battery and PCB and electronic device including it

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a connection structure between a battery included in an electronic device and a PCB.

An electronic device (eg, a smart phone) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) for arranging and supporting various components inside a housing and electrically connecting the various components to each other, and a battery for supplying power to the electronic device. An electrical connection may be formed between the battery and the PCB through a separate connection member (eg, FPCB, flexible printed circuit board), through which signals may be transmitted between the battery and the PCB or power may be supplied from the battery.

A battery included in an electronic device and a PCB may be electrically connected through an FPCB. For example, a PCB connector provided on the PCB and a connector of the FPCB formed at one end of the FPCB are bound, and a connector of the FPCB formed at the other end of the FPCB is bound with a battery, thereby forming an electrical connection between the battery and the PCB. can

When the electronic device receives an external shock while the battery included in the electronic device and the PCB form an electrical connection through the FPCB, the connector (e.g. PCB connector, FPCB connector) that may be caused by the external shock To prevent separation and breakage, the electronic device may include an FPCB that forms a bending (eg, U-bending, W-bending) shape. That is, when the electronic device receives an external shock, the external shock can be alleviated through the bent FPCB. In addition, the electronic device may require a separate space (eg, a space in which a part of the PCB is cut) in which the bent FPCB is disposed in order to avoid interference between the bent FPCB and the PCB.

In a state where the battery of the electronic device and the PCB form an electrical connection through the FPCB, the length of the FPCB can be increased due to the bending shape formed to prevent the connector from breaking away and being damaged due to external impact. As a result, the resistance may increase and the performance of the battery may deteriorate. In addition, in order to avoid interference between the FPCB bending shape and the PCB, one area of the PCB may be cut, and as a result, mounting efficiency of components disposed inside the housing of the electronic device may decrease.

Various embodiments disclosed in this document prevent detachment and damage of connectors that may occur due to external impact, minimize performance degradation of electrical characteristics of a connection member (eg, FPCB) between a battery and a PCB, and improve mounting efficiency. could be a way to increase it.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a printed circuit board (PCB) in which a plurality of conductive recesses are formed in a first region of a first edge, a battery disposed adjacent to the first edge of the PCB, and and a connecting member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses, wherein the plurality of terminals are coupled to the plurality of conductive recesses to form the PCB. and the battery, perpendicular to the first edge of each recess, such that the electrical connection between the PCB and the battery is maintained while the plurality of terminals move within the plurality of conductive recesses. A first length in one first direction may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a printed circuit board (PCB) in which a plurality of conductive recesses are formed in a first region of a first edge, a battery disposed adjacent to the first edge of the PCB, and and a connecting member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses, wherein the plurality of terminals are in contact with the plurality of conductive recesses to form the PCB. and the battery, perpendicular to the first edge of each recess, such that the electrical connection between the PCB and the battery is maintained while the plurality of terminals move within the plurality of conductive recesses. A first length in one first direction may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a PCB connector located in a first region of a first edge of the PCB and including a plurality of conductive recesses, and a PCB connector disposed on the first edge of the PCB. a battery disposed adjacent thereto, and a connecting member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses, wherein the plurality of terminals are connected to the plurality of conductive recesses; each recess to form an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery and to maintain the electrical connection between the PCB and the battery while moving the plurality of terminals within the plurality of conductive recesses; A first length of each terminal in a first direction perpendicular to the first edge may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

When the electronic device receives an external shock, it can prevent the connector forming the electrical connection between the battery and the PCB from being disconnected and damaged, and the connection member connecting the battery and the PCB due to the decrease in resistance due to the reduction in the length of the FPCB Electrical characteristics of (eg FPCB) can be improved, and mounting efficiency can be increased due to the increase in component mounting space due to the reduction of dead space. In addition, when the battery and the PCB form an electrical connection without a connector, the price competitiveness of the product can be increased through cost reduction of the connector.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
2 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a battery according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 illustrates a connection structure between a battery and a PCB according to an embodiment.
5 shows a side view of the connection structure shown in FIG. 4 according to one embodiment.
6 is an AA′ cross-sectional view of the connection structure shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 according to an embodiment.
7A shows a connecting member according to an embodiment.
7b shows a connecting member according to an embodiment.
8 shows a first conductive recess in a PCB according to one embodiment.
9 illustrates a distance at which a terminal can move within a first conductive recess according to an exemplary embodiment.
10 illustrates a structure in which a battery and a PCB are connected with pogo pins according to an embodiment.
11 shows a side perspective view of a pogo pin connection structure according to one embodiment.
12 shows a side perspective view of a pogo pin according to one embodiment.
13 is a cross-sectional view of a pogo pin connection structure according to an embodiment.
14 is a cross-sectional view of a structure in which a battery and a PCB are connected by a female connector according to an embodiment.
15 illustrates a top-down view of a female connector connection structure according to an embodiment.
16 illustrates a side view of a female connector connection structure according to an embodiment.
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments, and includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

1 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100 according to an embodiment.

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 through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one 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, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may include a 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 ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place 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, running an application). ) state, 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 one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. 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. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where 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 foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or 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 of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). 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 sound signals 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. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

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

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one 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 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one 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 electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one 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 one 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 one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module 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 telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses 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, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. 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 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one 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 selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen 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)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) 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 signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands 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 operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, 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 one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices 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. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

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

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide 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). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. 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-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

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

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

2 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an electronic device 201 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 201 , a connection member 220 , and a battery 230 . Components included in the electronic device 201 may not be limited to the components shown in FIG. 2 (eg, the PCB 210, the connection member 220, and the battery 230). Components of the electronic device 201 shown in FIG. 2 may be replaced with other components or additional components may be added to the electronic device 201 . For example, part of the contents of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 may be applied to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 . As another example, part of the contents of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 may be applied to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 .

According to an embodiment, the PCB 210 is a board on which copper wiring is printed thinly, and various components including semiconductors, capacitors, and resistors may be inserted thereinto, and electrical connections may be formed between the components. The PCB 210 is disposed inside the housing of the electronic device 201 and may be connected to the battery 230 through the connecting member 220 . For example, first conductive recesses (eg, the first conductive recesses 211 of FIGS. 8 and 9 ) may be formed in one region of the PCB 210 . It may be connected to terminals (eg, plate spring terminals) included in the connecting member 220 through the . The first conductive recesses and the terminals are coupled to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . The first conductive recess is formed in a direction (eg, Y-axis) parallel to one surface of the PCB 210, has conductivity, and has a leaf spring terminal (eg, FIGS. 6, 7A, and 7B). , FIGS. 8 and 9 may mean a recess connected to (or contacted with) the terminal 221 . For another example, second conductive recesses (eg, the second conductive recesses 213 of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13) may be formed in one region of the PCB 210, and the second conductive recesses 213 may be formed. Terminals (eg, pogo pins) included in the connection member 220 may be connected through the recesses. As another example, a female connector may be disposed on one area of the PCB 210, and terminals (eg, male connectors) included in the connection member 220 may be disposed through the female connector. ) can be associated with The male connector may refer to the terminals 221 of FIGS. 14 and 16 . The PCB 210 may exchange signals with the battery 230 through the connection member 220 or may receive power from the battery 230 and provide the power to the electronic device 201 . The second conductive recess is formed in a direction (eg, Z-axis) perpendicular to one surface of the PCB 210, has conductivity, and has a pogo pin terminal (eg, FIGS. 11, 12, and 10). It may refer to a recess connected to (or in contact with) the pogo pin 1101 of 13 .

According to one embodiment, the connecting member 220 may electrically connect the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . The connection member 220 may provide an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 so that signals may be exchanged between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . The connection member 220 includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (eg, the FPCB 220-2 of FIGS. 4 to 7B and 10 to 15), a first connector (eg, FIGS. 4 to 7B and 12 to the first connector 220-1 of FIGS. 16) and the second connector (eg, the second connector 220-3 of FIGS. 6, 13, and 14). The FPCB is a wiring board using a flexible insulating substrate, and may have a predetermined curvature. The first connector is a connector disposed at one end of the connecting member 220 and connected to one end of the FPCB, and may refer to a connector connected to the PCB 210 . The second connector is a connector disposed at the other end of the connection member 220 and connected to one end of the FCPB, and may refer to a connector connected to the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the first connector may include a plurality of terminals, and the plurality of terminals may correspond to a plurality of first conductive recesses formed in the PCB 210 . The type and number of the plurality of terminals may be determined according to the connection form of the PCB 210 and the connecting member 220 . For example, when a plurality of first conductive recesses formed in the PCB 210 and the connection member 220 are connected, the number of the plurality of terminals coincides with the number of the first conductive recesses, and the plurality of The two terminals may be formed of leaf spring type terminals (eg, terminals 221 of FIGS. 6, 7a, 7b, 8, and 9). For another example, when the plurality of second conductive recesses formed on the PCB 210 and the connection member 220 are connected, the number of the plurality of terminals is equal to the number of the plurality of second conductive recesses, and , The plurality of terminals may be formed of pogo pin type terminals. For another example, when the female connector formed on the PCB 210 and the connecting member 220 are connected, the number of the plurality of terminals is identical to the number of recesses of the female connector, and the plurality of terminals are connected to the plate It may be made of spring-type terminals.

According to an embodiment, the battery 230 may supply power to the electronic device 201 . The battery 230 may include one or more cells. The battery 230 may be connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) (eg, the protection circuit module 231 of FIG. 5 ). The at least one cell may be electrically connected through the protection circuit module. The protection circuit module may adjust the voltage of the at least one or more cells within a certain range to reduce the lifespan of the battery due to over-discharge, prevent damage to the battery due to over-charge, and protect against an internal short circuit.

According to an embodiment, the battery 230 and the PCB 210 may form an electrical connection through the connection of the protection circuit module and the second connector of the connection member 220 . The battery 230 may supply power to the electronic device 201 through the electrical connection formed above.

3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 300 including a battery 350 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 300 includes a side frame structure 310, a first support member 311 (eg, a bracket), a front plate 320, a display 330, a printed circuit board 340, A battery 350, a second support member 360 (eg, a rear case), an antenna 370, and a rear plate 380 may be included. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 311 or the second support member 360) or may additionally include other components.

According to an embodiment, the first support member 311 may be disposed inside the electronic device 300 and connected to the side frame structure 310 or integrally formed with the side frame structure 310 . The first support member 311 may be formed of a metal material and/or a non-metal (eg, polymer) material. The display 330 may be coupled to one surface of the first support member 311 and the printed circuit board 340 may be coupled to the other surface. The printed circuit board 340 may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or interface. The processor may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

According to one embodiment, the memory may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 with an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

According to an embodiment, the battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 300, and is, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel. A battery may be included. At least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed on a substantially coplanar surface with the printed circuit board 340 , for example. The battery 350 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 300 or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device 300 . In one embodiment, the battery 350 may include a pouch and an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and at least one separator not including an insulating adhesive member. A detailed description of this will be described later.

According to one embodiment, the antenna 370 may be disposed between the rear plate 380 and the battery 350 . The antenna 370 may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 370 may perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure 310 and/or the first support member 311 or a combination thereof.

4 shows a connection structure between a battery 230 and a PCB 210 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 shows a side view of the connection structure shown in FIG. 4 according to an embodiment.

4 and 5, the electronic device 201 includes a PCB 210, a connecting member 220 (eg, a first connector 220-1 and an FPCB 220-2), a battery 230, and a protection circuit module 231 . The PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be electrically connected through the connecting member 220 .

According to an embodiment, the PCB 210 includes a plurality of first conductive recesses (eg, the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 of FIG. 8 ) in a first region of a first edge of the PCB 210 . can be formed. The first conductive recesses may be formed by plating each recess (eg, plating 212 of FIG. 8 ). A battery 230 may be disposed adjacent to the first edge. The first edge may mean an edge in a direction parallel to the X axis.

According to one embodiment, the battery 230 may be electrically connected to the protection circuit module 231 . The battery 230 may include one or more cells. The protection circuit module 231 is electrically connected to the battery 230 and controls the balancing of the at least one cell to prevent overcharging and overdischarging of the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 extends from the protection circuit module 231 connected to the battery 230 to the plurality of first conductive recesses formed in the PCB 210, thereby connecting the battery 230 and the PCB ( 210) may provide an electrical connection between them.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the connection structure shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 201 includes a PCB 210, a connecting member 220 (eg, a first connector 220-1, a FPCB 220-2, a second connector 220-3, A plurality of terminals 221), a battery 230, and a protection circuit module 231 may be included.

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, an FPCB 220-2, and a second connector 220-3. The first connector 220-1 may mean a connector connected to the PCB 210, and the second connector 220-3 may mean a connector connected to the battery 230.

According to one embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a plurality of terminals 221 . A plurality of terminals 221 may be connected to the first connector 220-1. As for the terminal 221 shown in FIG. 6, some of the plurality of terminals 221 are shown.

According to an embodiment, the PCB 210 includes a plurality of first conductive recesses formed in a first region of a first edge of the PCB 210 (eg, the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 of FIG. 8 ). ) and the plurality of terminals 221 of the connection member 220 are bound (or contacted), thereby forming an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . The plurality of first conductive recesses may refer to recesses in which a surface of each recess is plated 212 . When the plating 212 is applied to the surfaces of the respective recesses, each recess subjected to the plating 212 contact with each terminal of the connection member 220 may form an electrical connection. The number of the plurality of first conductive recesses and the number of the plurality of terminals may be the same.

According to one embodiment, each terminal of the plurality of terminals 221 may be formed of a leaf spring structure terminal. The leaf spring structure terminal is a terminal in which a member protruding from a portion of the plate-shaped terminal applies a predetermined elastic force to the inner surface of the first conductive recess so that each terminal and each recess come into contact with each other. can mean

According to an embodiment, the first length 610 of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses in the first direction is the first length 610 of each terminal 221 included in the plurality of terminals 221 . It may be greater than the second length 620 of the direction. The first edge direction may be a direction parallel to the X axis, and the first direction may be a direction perpendicular to the first edge direction and parallel to the Y axis.

According to an embodiment, the first length 610 is the second length ( 620) may be greater.

According to an embodiment, between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region including the plurality of first conductive recesses and a second point of the protection circuit module 231 to which the second connector 220-3 is connected. The distance of may be a third length. A length of the connecting member 220 located between the first point and the second point may be greater than or equal to the third length and less than or equal to the fourth length. The fourth length is longer than the third length by a critical length, and the critical length is determined when the connecting member 220 does not form a bending shape (eg, U bending or W bending) between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. can be understood in terms of length. For example, the critical length may be 5 mm, and when the critical length is 5 mm, the connecting member 220 does not form a bending shape, but forms a predetermined curvature and electrically connects the battery 230 and the PCB 210. may be in a state of

7A and 7B show a connection member 220 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , FIG. 7A is a view from the top of the connecting member 220 , and FIG. 7B shows a view from the bottom of the connecting member 220 .

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, an FPCB 220-2, a second connector 220-3, and a plurality of terminals 221. The first connector 220-1 may be connected to one end of the connecting member 220. The first connector 220-1 may be connected to a plurality of terminals 221. The plurality of terminals 221 may form a leaf spring structure. The number of the plurality of terminals 221 may be the same as the number of the plurality of first conductive recesses (eg, the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 of FIG. 8 ) to be connected. The plurality of terminals 221 may form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 by being bound to the plurality of first conductive recesses.

8 illustrates a first conductive recess 211 of PCB 210 according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a plurality of first conductive recesses 211 may be formed in a first region of a first edge of the PCB 210 . A surface of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 may be plated 212 . The plurality of first conductive recesses 211 subjected to the plating 212 may contact the plurality of terminals 221 to form an electrical connection.

According to an embodiment, the first length 610 of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses in the first direction is the first length 610 of each terminal 221 included in the plurality of terminals 221 . It may be greater than the second length 620 of the direction. The first edge direction may be a direction parallel to the X axis, and the first direction may be a direction perpendicular to the first edge direction and parallel to the Y axis.

According to an embodiment, the first length 610 is the second length ( 620) may be greater.

FIG. 9 illustrates a distance 900 at which the terminal 221 can move inside the first conductive recess 211 according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 9 , the plurality of terminals 221 of the connecting member 220 flow inside the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 formed in one area of the PCB 210. can do. While the plurality of terminals 221 flow inside the plurality of first conductive recesses 211, between the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 treated with plating 212 and the plurality of terminals 221 As the contact is maintained, electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be maintained. The movable distance 900 means the maximum distance that the plurality of terminals 221 can move inside the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 while maintaining the electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. can do. For example, the movable distance 900 is the first length of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses 211 in the first direction (eg, the first length of FIGS. 6 and 8 ). 610)) and the second length of each terminal included in the plurality of terminals 221 in the first direction (eg, the second length 620 of FIGS. 6 and 8 ).

10 shows a structure in which a battery 230 and a PCB 210 are connected with pogo pins according to an embodiment, and FIG. 11 shows a side perspective view of the pogo pin connection structure according to an embodiment.

10 and 11, the electronic device 201 includes a PCB 210, a connecting member 220 (eg, a first connector 220-1 and an FPCB 220-2), a battery 230, and a protection circuit module 231 and a bracket 1001. The PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be electrically connected through the connecting member 220 .

According to an embodiment, the PCB 210 includes a plurality of second conductive recesses (eg, the second conductive recesses of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13) in a first region of a first edge of the PCB 210. fields 213) may be formed. A battery 230 may be disposed adjacent to the first edge. The first edge may mean an edge in a direction parallel to the X axis.

According to one embodiment, the battery 230 may be electrically connected to the protection circuit module 231 . The battery 230 may include one or more cells. The protection circuit module 231 is electrically connected to the battery 230 and controls the balancing of the at least one cell to prevent overcharging and overdischarging of the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 extends from the protection circuit module 231 connected to the battery 230 to the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 formed in the PCB 210, and the battery 230 It is possible to provide an electrical connection between the and PCB (210).

According to one embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a plurality of pogo pins 1101. A plurality of pogo pins 1101 may be connected to the first connector 220-1. The number of the plurality of pogo pins 1101 may be the same as the number of the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 .

According to an embodiment, the plurality of pogo pins 1101 may form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 while being in contact with the plurality of second conductive recesses.

According to an embodiment, the bracket 1001 may prevent the plurality of pogo pins 1101 contacting the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 from being separated. The bracket 1001 prevents the pogo pin 1101 from being separated from the PCB 210 due to the elastic force of the pogo pin 1101 while a portion of the bracket 1001 is coupled or fixed to the PCB 210. In addition, a binding force between the pogo pin 1101 and the PCB 210 (or the second conductive recesses 213) may be increased. A length of the bracket 1001 in the first direction (eg, the Y-axis direction) may be longer than a fifth length 1210 of the second conductive recesses 213 in the first direction. When the bracket 1001 is viewed in a direction toward the PCB 210 (eg, a -Z-axis direction), the bracket 1001 may shield the second conductive recesses 213 .

12 shows a side perspective view of a pogo pin 1101 according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the connecting member 220 may include a plurality of pogo pins 1101 . Each pogo pin 1101 may contact each groove of the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the fifth length 1210 of each second conductive recess included in the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 in the first direction (eg, the Y-axis direction) includes a plurality of pogo pins ( 1101 may be greater than the sixth length 1220 of each pogo pin 1101 in the first direction. The first edge direction may be a direction parallel to the X axis, and the first direction may be a direction perpendicular to the first edge direction and parallel to the Y axis.

According to an embodiment, the fifth length ( 1210) may be greater than the sixth length 1220.

According to an embodiment, a distance between a third point corresponding to the center of the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 and a fourth point of the protection circuit module 231 to which the second connector 220-3 is connected It may be a seventh length. A length of the connecting member 220 positioned between the third point and the fourth point may be equal to or greater than the seventh length and equal to or less than the eighth length. The eighth length is longer than the seventh length by a critical length, and the critical length is determined when the connecting member 220 does not form a bending shape (eg, U bending or W bending) between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. can be understood in terms of length. For example, the critical length may be 5 mm, and when the critical length is 5 mm, the connecting member 220 does not form a bending shape, but forms a predetermined curvature and electrically connects the battery 230 and the PCB 210. may be in a state of

13 is a cross-sectional view of a pogo pin 1101 connection structure according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , an electronic device 201 may include a PCB 210, a connection member 220, a battery 230, a protection circuit module 231, and a bracket 1001. The connection member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, an FPCB 220-2, a second connector 220-3, and a plurality of pogo pins 1101.

According to one embodiment, the first connector 220-1 may be connected to a plurality of pogo pins 1101. The plurality of pogo pins 1101 may contact the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . The second connector 220 - 3 may be connected to the protection circuit module 231 .

According to an embodiment, the plurality of pogo pins 1101 of the connecting member 220 may flow inside the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 formed in one area of the PCB 210 . While the plurality of pogo pins 1101 flow inside the plurality of second conductive recesses 213, contact between the plurality of pogo pins 1101 and the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 is maintained. As a result, an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be maintained. The maximum distance at which the pogo pins 1101 can move inside the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 while maintaining the electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. can mean distance. For example, the movable distance is the fifth length of each second conductive recess included in the plurality of second conductive recesses 213 in the first direction (eg, the fifth length 1210 of FIGS. 12 and 13 ). ) and the sixth length of each pogo pin 1101 included in the plurality of pogo pins 1101 in the first direction (eg, the sixth length 1220 of FIGS. 12 and 13). there is.

14 is a cross-sectional view of a structure in which a battery 230 and a PCB 210 are connected by a female connector 1401 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14 , an electronic device 201 may include a PCB 210, a connection member 220, a battery 230, a protection circuit module 231, and a female connector 1401. The connecting member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, an FCPB 220-2, a second connector 220-3, and a plurality of terminals 221. The female connector 1401 may be disposed in one area of the first edge of the PCB 210 . The female connector 1401 may provide an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 by being connected to the connecting member 220 .

According to one embodiment, the first connector 220-1 may be connected to a plurality of terminals 221. The plurality of terminals 221 are bonded to the plurality of first conductive recesses included in the female connector 1401 (eg, the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 of FIG. An electrical connection between the batteries 230 may be formed. The second connector 220 - 3 may be connected to the protection circuit module 231 .

FIG. 15 illustrates a view of the connection structure of FIG. 14 from a direction ① according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15 , a ninth length 1510 of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 included in the female connector 1401 in the first direction is the first connector 220-1 ) may be greater than the tenth length 1520 of the plurality of terminals 221 connected to the first direction. The first edge direction may be a direction parallel to the X axis, and the first direction may be a direction perpendicular to the first edge direction and parallel to the Y axis.

According to an embodiment, the ninth length 1510 maintains electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 while the plurality of terminals 221 move within the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501. ) may be greater than the tenth length 1520 .

According to an embodiment, the plurality of terminals 221 of the connecting member 220 may flow inside the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 formed in the female connector 1401 . While the plurality of terminals 221 flow inside the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501, contact between the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 and the plurality of terminals 221 is maintained, thereby An electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be maintained. The maximum distance at which the plurality of terminals 221 can move within the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 while the electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 is maintained. can mean distance. For example, the movable distance is the ninth length 1510 of each recess included in the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 in the first direction and the 9th length 1510 of each terminal included in the plurality of terminals 221 . It can be understood as a difference value of the tenth length 1520 in one direction.

16 illustrates a view of the connection structure of FIG. 14 viewed from a direction ② according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16 , a female connector 1401 may be disposed on one surface of the PCB 210 . The female connector 1401 may include a plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 . The first connector 220-1 of the connecting member 220 may be connected to a plurality of terminals 221. Since the plurality of terminals 221 are coupled to the plurality of first conductive recesses 1501 , an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 may be formed.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) 210 in which a plurality of conductive recesses 211 are formed in a first region of a first edge, and the first portion of the PCB 210 is formed. A battery 230 disposed adjacent to a first edge, and a plurality of terminals 221 electrically connecting the PCB 210 and the battery 230 and corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses 211 It may include a connecting member 220 including a. The plurality of terminals 221 may be coupled to the plurality of conductive recesses 211 to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . While the plurality of terminals 221 move within the plurality of conductive recesses 211, the first edge of each recess maintains an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. A first length in a first direction perpendicular to may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 220-2, and a second connector 220-3. The first connector 220-1 may be connected to the plurality of terminals 221.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of conductive recesses 211 may include a recess formed from the first edge along the first direction by the first length.

According to one embodiment, the second connector 220 - 3 may be connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) 231 connected to the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the length of the connecting member 220 located between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member 220 is connected to the battery 230 is It may be greater than or equal to a third length between the first point and the second point, and may be less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a critical length.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of terminals 221 may include terminals having a leaf spring structure.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of conductive recesses 211 may be formed by plating surfaces of the plurality of recesses.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) 210 in which a plurality of conductive recesses 211 are formed in a first region of a first edge, and the first portion of the PCB 210 is formed. A battery 230 disposed adjacent to a first edge, and a plurality of terminals 221 electrically connecting the PCB 210 and the battery 230 and corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses 211 It may include a connecting member 220 including a. The plurality of terminals 221 may contact the plurality of conductive recesses 211 to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . While the plurality of terminals 221 move within the plurality of conductive recesses 211, the first edge of each recess maintains an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. A first length in a first direction perpendicular to may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, each terminal of the plurality of terminals 221 may include a pogo pin.

According to an embodiment, a bracket 1001 preventing each of the terminals from being separated from each of the recesses may be further included in a state in which each of the recesses and each of the terminals are in contact with each other.

According to an embodiment, at least one support member of the bracket 1001 contacts around the plurality of conductive recesses 213, and a support surface of the bracket 1001 is connected to the support member, The support member may be located apart from the contact surface.

According to an embodiment, the connecting member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, a flexible printed board (FPCB) 220-2, and a second connector 220-3. The first connector 220-1 may be connected to the plurality of terminals 221.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of conductive recesses 211 may have a thickness less than the thickness of the PCB 210 along a direction opposite to a direction in which the one surface of the PCB 210 faces from one surface of the PCB 210 . It may include a recess formed as much as the length of.

According to one embodiment, the second connector 220 - 3 may be connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) 231 connected to the battery 230 .

According to an embodiment, the length of the connecting member 220 located between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member 220 is connected to the battery 230 is It may be greater than or equal to a third length between the first point and the second point, and may be less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a critical length.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of conductive recesses 211 may be formed by plating surfaces of the plurality of recesses.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) 210, located in a first region of a first edge of the PCB 210, and including a plurality of conductive recesses 211. A PCB connector, a battery 230 disposed adjacent to a first edge of the PCB 210, and electrically connecting the PCB 210 and the battery 230, and the plurality of conductive recesses 211 It may include a connecting member 220 including a plurality of terminals 221 corresponding to . The plurality of terminals 221 may be coupled to the plurality of conductive recesses 211 to form an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230 . While the plurality of terminals 221 move within the plurality of conductive recesses 211, the first edge of each recess maintains an electrical connection between the PCB 210 and the battery 230. A first length in a first direction perpendicular to may be greater than a second length of each terminal in the first direction.

According to an embodiment, the connection member 220 may include a first connector 220-1, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 220-2, and a second connector 220-3.

According to an embodiment, the length of the connecting member 220 located between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member 220 is connected to the battery 230 is It may be greater than or equal to a third length between the first point and the second point, and may be less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a critical length.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of terminals 221 may include terminals having a leaf spring structure.

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

Methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

When implemented in software, a computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. One or more programs stored in a computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors in an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

Such programs (software modules, software) may include random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, read only memory (ROM), and electrically erasable programmable ROM. (electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), magnetic disc storage device, compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other It can be stored on optical storage devices, magnetic cassettes. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of a combination of some or all of these. In addition, each configuration memory may be included in multiple numbers.

In addition, the program is provided through a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a communication network consisting of a combination thereof. It can be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. In addition, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in singular or plural numbers according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected appropriately for the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components, and even components expressed in plural are composed of the singular number or singular. Even the expressed components may be composed of a plurality.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present disclosure, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments and should not be defined by the scope of the claims described below as well as those equivalent to the scope of these claims.

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In electronic devices,
a printed circuit board (PCB) in which a plurality of conductive recesses are formed in the first region of the first edge;
a battery disposed adjacent to the first edge of the PCB; and
a connection member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses;
The plurality of terminals are bound to the plurality of conductive recesses to form an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery;
A first length in a first direction perpendicular to the first edge of each recess is such that an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery is maintained while the plurality of terminals move within the plurality of conductive recesses. An electronic device that is greater than a second length of a terminal in the first direction. The method of claim 1,
The electronic device, wherein the connecting member includes a first connector, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and a second connector, and the first connector is connected to the plurality of terminals. The method of claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive recesses include a recess formed by the first length along the first direction from the first edge. The method of claim 2,
The second connector is connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the battery. The method of claim 1,
A length of the connecting member positioned between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member is connected to the battery is greater than a third length between the first point and the second point. greater than or equal to, and less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a threshold length. The method of claim 1,
The electronic device, wherein the plurality of terminals include terminals of a leaf spring structure. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of conductive recesses are formed by plating surfaces of the plurality of recesses. In electronic devices,
a printed circuit board (PCB) in which a plurality of conductive recesses are formed in the first region of the first edge;
a battery disposed adjacent to the first edge of the PCB; and
a connecting member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses;
The plurality of terminals contact the plurality of conductive recesses to form an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery;
A first length in a first direction perpendicular to the first edge of each recess is such that an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery is maintained while the plurality of terminals move within the plurality of conductive recesses. An electronic device that is greater than a second length of a terminal in the first direction. The method of claim 8,
The electronic device, wherein each terminal of the plurality of terminals includes a pogo pin. The method of claim 8,
The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a bracket preventing the respective terminals from being separated from the respective recesses in a state in which the respective recesses and the respective terminals are in contact with each other. The method of claim 10,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least one support member of the bracket is in contact with the periphery of the plurality of conductive recesses, and a support surface of the bracket is connected to the support member, and the support member is spaced apart from the contact surface. The method of claim 8,
The connecting member includes a first connector, a flexible printed board (FPCB), and a second connector,
The first connector is connected to the plurality of terminals, the electronic device. The method of claim 8,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive recesses include a recess formed from one surface of the PCB by a length less than a thickness of the PCB along a direction opposite to a direction in which the one surface of the PCB faces. The method of claim 12,
The second connector is connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the battery. The method of claim 8,
A length of the connecting member positioned between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member is connected to the battery is greater than a third length between the first point and the second point. greater than or equal to, and less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a threshold length. The method of claim 8,
The plurality of conductive recesses are formed by plating surfaces of the plurality of recesses. In electronic devices,
printed circuit boards (PCBs);
a PCB connector located in a first region of a first edge of the PCB and including a plurality of conductive recesses;
a battery disposed adjacent to a first edge of the PCB; and
a connecting member electrically connecting the PCB and the battery and including a plurality of terminals corresponding to the plurality of conductive recesses;
The plurality of terminals are coupled to the plurality of conductive recesses to form an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery;
A first length in a first direction perpendicular to the first edge of each recess is such that an electrical connection between the PCB and the battery is maintained while the plurality of terminals move within the plurality of conductive recesses. An electronic device that is greater than a second length of a terminal in the first direction. The method of claim 17
The electronic device, wherein the connection member includes a first connector, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and a second connector. The method of claim 17
A length of the connecting member positioned between a first point corresponding to the center of the first region and a second point where the connecting member is connected to the battery is greater than a third length between the first point and the second point. greater than or equal to, and less than or equal to a fourth length greater than the third length by a threshold length. The method of claim 17
The electronic device, wherein the plurality of terminals include terminals of a leaf spring structure.

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