KR20230059099A - Contact structure for coupling with external electronic device and electronic device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A cover device for an electronic device, comprising: a cover housing covering at least a portion of the electronic device in a first state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the cover device; and a bracket including a first surface on which the terminal unit is disposed and a second surface facing the cover housing, wherein the bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to the first surface and the second surface. and at least one second magnet disposed adjacent to the cover housing, wherein the cover housing includes at least one third magnet, and the at least one third magnet electrically separates the electronic device from the cover device. Disclosed is a cover device arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in a second state. In addition to this, various embodiments understood through this document are possible.

Description

Contact structure for coupling with an external electronic device and an electronic device including the same

Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a coupling structure between an electronic device and an external electronic device when an assembly direction of an electronic device and a cover device and a coupling direction of a terminal unit are perpendicular to each other.

In consideration of convenience of use, the electronic device may include a touch screen that simultaneously performs input and output, and may have various sizes. In response to the rapid development of electronic devices, peripheral devices of electronic devices are also developing.

The electronic device may be electrically connected to peripheral devices (eg, a cover device and an external input device) that support various functions of the electronic device, and convenience of use of the electronic device may be improved by using the electrically connected peripheral devices.

When connecting an electronic device and a peripheral device, a compressible contact structure such as a pogo pin may be used to transmit/receive power and/or signals. In the conventional case (see FIG. 2), an electronic device and a peripheral device are coupled in the same direction as the coupling direction (or compression direction) of the compressible contact structure.

However, when the coupling direction (or compression direction) of the compressible contact structure and the coupling direction between the devices are not the same, for example, when they are perpendicular to each other, an impact may be applied to the contact structure when assembling the electronic device and the peripheral device, It may cause a defect in the contact structure.

In various embodiments disclosed in this document, when the coupling direction (or compression direction) of the compressible contact structure and the coupling direction between the devices are perpendicular, the impact to the contact structure can be reduced by using the magnetic force of magnets disposed at various positions of the device. provides a way to

A cover device of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes a cover housing that covers at least a portion of the electronic device in a first state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the cover device; and a bracket including a first surface on which the terminal unit is disposed and a second surface facing the cover housing, wherein the bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to the first surface and the second surface. and at least one second magnet disposed adjacent to the cover housing, wherein the cover housing includes at least one third magnet, and the at least one third magnet electrically separates the electronic device from the cover device. may be arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in the second state.

An external input device electrically coupled to an electronic device according to an embodiment includes a housing; and a bracket including a terminal part electrically connected to the contact part of the electronic device, wherein the bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to a first surface on which the terminal part is disposed, and the at least one first magnet. At least one second magnet disposed perpendicular to the first magnet, the housing includes at least one third magnet, and a direction in which the contact portion of the electronic device and the terminal portion of the bracket are coupled is the electronic device is perpendicular to a direction in which the electronic device and the external input device are coupled, and a circular protrusion disposed on the bracket guides rotation and positional movement of the bracket according to a change in a coupled state between the electronic device and the external input device.

According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, by moving the position of the terminal part disposed on the cover device according to the coupling state between the electronic device and the electrically connectable cover device, terminals that may occur during assembly of the electronic device and the cover device shock can be reduced.

According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, by implementing rotation and vertical movement of the terminal part of the cover device through two lines of magnetic force acting vertically, the size of the entire structure can be minimized and the assembly operation of the electronic device and the cover device sensation can be improved.

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 various embodiments.
2 is a diagram illustrating a method of coupling an electronic device and an external electronic device according to a comparative embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and an external electronic device combinable with the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram illustrating a driving method of a cover device combined with an electronic device according to an embodiment.
5 is a diagram illustrating various coupling states of an electronic device and a cover device according to an embodiment.
6 is a perspective view illustrating a cover device that can be combined with an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating components included in a cover device according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 is a view showing a bracket and a support member of a cover device according to an embodiment.
9 is a diagram illustrating components included in a bracket of a cover device according to an exemplary embodiment.
10A is a diagram illustrating an area coupled to a cover device of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
10B is a perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of an electronic device and a cover device according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 is a view showing a coupling structure of a bracket and a support member of a cover device according to an embodiment.
12 is a diagram illustrating a terminal FPCB and a main FPCB of a cover device according to an embodiment.
13 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an electronic device and a cover device are electrically coupled according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 is a perspective view illustrating a process of electrically separating an electronic device and a cover device according to an embodiment.
15 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which an electronic device and a cover device are electrically separated according to an exemplary embodiment.
16 is a perspective view illustrating a series of processes in which an electronic device and a cover device are electrically coupled to a separated state according to an embodiment.
17 is a perspective view illustrating a series of processes in which an electronic device and a cover device are converted from electrically separated states to coupled states according to an embodiment.
18 is a view comparing a coupling structure using a magnetic force of a cover device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a coupling structure using a hinge structure of a cover device according to a comparative embodiment.
19 is a diagram illustrating a magnetic force relationship between an electronic device and a cover device 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 disclosed in this document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the size of the elements shown in the drawings may be exaggerated or reduced, and the present invention is not necessarily limited by the drawings.

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

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with 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 artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the 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 (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( 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 is a diagram illustrating a method of coupling an electronic device and an external electronic device according to a comparative embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device according to the comparative embodiment may be electrically coupled to an external electronic device, and transmit/receive power and/or data through a terminal unit in a state in which the electronic device and the external electronic device are electrically connected. . For example, the terminal unit may be a terminal having a compressible contact structure such as a pogo pin. In FIG. 2 , the electronic device and the external electronic device may be coupled in the same direction as the coupling direction of the compressible contact structure (or compression direction of the compressible contact structure).

However, if the coupling direction of the compressible contact structure and the coupling direction between the devices are not the same, defects may occur in the compressible contact structure when the electronic device and the external electronic device are coupled. Hereinafter, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, a contact structure capable of protecting the contact structure when the coupling direction of the compressible contact structure and the coupling direction between devices is substantially perpendicular to each other will be described.

FIG. 3 illustrates an electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) and an external electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) combinable with the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a diagram showing the device 101).

(a) of FIG. 3 illustrates a process in which the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 are electrically coupled in a separated state, and (b) of FIG. 3 is electrically coupled with the electronic device 200. A driving method of the external electronic device 300 is illustrated.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 , the electronic device 200 may have a structure that can be electrically coupled to the external electronic device 300 (eg, the contact portion 210 of FIG. 4 ), and the external electronic device 300 may also have a structure that can be electrically coupled to the electronic device 200 (eg, the terminal unit 510 of FIG. 4 ). The state of the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 may be changed between an electrically coupled state and an electrically separated state.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the external electronic device 300 is a cover device capable of covering at least a portion of the electronic device 200 in a state of being coupled with the electronic device 200, a state of being coupled with the electronic device 200 In may refer to various devices such as an input device capable of providing an input to the electronic device 200 . The type of external electronic device 300 is not limited as long as it has a structure that can be electrically connected to the electronic device 200 . For convenience of explanation, the external electronic device 300 is collectively referred to as the cover device 300 .

According to one embodiment, the cover device 300 may include a first housing (or cover housing) 310 , a second housing (or main housing) 320 , and a hinge housing 330 . The hinge housing 330 may serve to connect the first housing 310 and the second housing 320, and through the hinge housing 330, the first housing 310 is connected to the second housing 320. It can rotate (e.g., pivot rotation) in a specified angular range. The first housing 310 may cover at least a portion of the electronic device 200 in a state in which the cover device 300 is coupled to the electronic device 200 . For example, the electronic device 200 may be protected from external impact by covering the rear surface of the electronic device 200 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 may include the segmental portion 313 and may be divided into a first area 311 and a second area 312 based on the segmental portion 313 . The first region 311 may rotate with respect to the second region 312 based on the segmental portion 313 . The second housing may include at least one key for providing an input to the electronic device 200 while the cover device 300 is coupled to the electronic device 200 . For example, the second housing 320 may provide a keyboard function to the electronic device 200 while the cover device 300 is coupled with the electronic device 200 .

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 , the electronic device 200 may be coupled with the cover device 300 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 of the cover device 300 may include a magnet. The first housing 310 may adhere to the electronic device 200 due to magnetic force between the magnet disposed on the first housing 310 and the magnet (or magnetic member) disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 200 . According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 and the first housing 310 of the cover device 300 are coupled (or attached), the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are connected through a compressible contact structure. ) can be electrically connected. The compressible contact structure of the present disclosure is described in detail in FIG. 4 .

Referring to (b) of FIG. 3 , in a state in which the electronic device 200 and the first housing 310 are coupled, the first region 311 extends to the second region 312 based on the segmental portion 313. It can rotate within the specified angular range (e.g., pivot rotation). In this case, the first region 311 of the first housing 310 may continue to cover the electronic device 200, and the second region 312 of the first housing 310 may escape from the electronic device 200. can fall When the second region 312 is separated from the electronic device 200 due to rotation of the first region 311 (eg, clockwise rotation), an electrical connection between the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 is also made. can be separated

For example, the first housing 310 may include one plate disposed in the first region 311 and another plate disposed in the second region 312, and the two plates constitute one outer shell. can be covered with In this case, the first region 311 is within a specified angular range with respect to the second region 312 based on the segmental portion 313 using an outer skin connecting the first region 311 and the second region 312. can rotate

For example, a hinge structure may be included in the segmental portion 313 . In this case, the first region 311 may rotate within a specified angular range with respect to the second region 312 based on the segmental portion 313 by using the hinge structure of the segmental portion 313 .

According to an embodiment, as the first area 311 and the second area 312 of the first housing 310 are arranged side by side, the electronic device 200 coupled with the first housing 310 is a cover device ( 300), and as the first area 311 and the second area 312 of the first housing 310 are not disposed side by side, the electronic device coupled to the first housing 310 ( 200) may be electrically separated from the cover device 300. For example, as a result of the disposition of the first region 311 and the second region 312, the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 may be electrically coupled or separated.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a driving method of a cover device 300 combined with an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a diagram of an electronic device 200 and a cover device 300 according to an embodiment. It is a drawing showing various coupling states.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in a state in which only the first region 311 of the first housing 310 covers the rear surface of the electronic device 200, for example, the first region 311 and the first region 311 of the first housing 310 In a state in which the second regions 312 are not disposed side by side, the first region 311 may rotate based on the segmental portion 313 . According to rotation of the first region 311 (eg, counterclockwise rotation), the first region 311 and the second region 312 of the first housing 310 may be arranged side by side, and the electronic device 200 And the cover device 300 may be electrically coupled. According to an embodiment, the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 may contact the terminal portion 510 of the cover device 300, and due to the combination of the contact portion 210 and the terminal portion 510, the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 may be electrically coupled. For example, as the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 contacts the contact unit 210 , the terminal unit 510 and the contact unit 210 may be electrically connected.

According to an embodiment, the terminal unit 510 of the cover device 300 may include a pin 511 contacting the contact unit 210 of the electronic device 200, and the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 The silver contact portion 210 may have a compressed structure (eg, a compressible contact structure) by coupling with the contact portion 210 . The number of pins 511 included in the terminal unit 510 is not limited to that shown (eg, 3), and the terminal unit 510 includes fewer pins 511 or more pins 511. can do. For example, the terminal unit 510 may include a pogo pin, and in this case, the terminal unit 510 may be referred to as a pogo terminal. However, the terminal unit 510 is not limited to the pogo terminal, and may include various types of terminals having a compressible contact structure.

According to an embodiment, the compressive contact structure refers to a structure in which the terminal portion 510 of the cover device 300 and the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 contact each other while being compressed while electrically contacting each other. can do. According to one embodiment, the terminal unit 510 may include at least one pin 511 (eg, a pogo pin), and an elastic member may be disposed inside or below the pin 511 . For example, when the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically coupled, the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 may be compressed due to a spring disposed inside or at the bottom of the pin 511 and In a state where the pin 511 is compressed, the terminal unit 510 and the contact unit 210 may face each other.

According to an embodiment, in the process of electrically coupling the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 according to the counterclockwise rotation of the first region 311, the coupling direction (or compression direction) of the compressible contact structure and A coupling direction in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are assembled may be perpendicular to each other. In addition, in the process of electrically separating the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 according to the clockwise rotation of the first region 311, the separation direction (or tensile direction) of the compressible contact structure and the electronic device 200 The direction in which the cover device 300 is separated may be perpendicular to each other.

In this case, in the process of electrically coupling (or electrically separating) the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300, the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 may be impacted and worn by the electronic device 200. can For example, when the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are coupled, the pin 511 of the terminal 510 is electronically damaged due to interference between the terminal 510 and the electronic device 200 disposed in the coupling direction. A shock may be received from the device 200 . Hereinafter, according to various embodiments, the cover device 300 having a structure capable of adjusting the height at which the terminal portion 510 is located by moving the terminal portion 510 according to a coupled state between the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 explain about.

(a) of FIG. 5 shows a state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically coupled, and (b) of FIG. 5 shows the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 electrically coupled. It shows a separated state. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a state in which the electronic device 200 according to (a) of FIG. 5 and the cover device 300 are electrically coupled is referred to as a first state, and the electronic device according to (b) of FIG. 5 A state in which the 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated is referred to as a second state. The second state may further include a state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are completely separated (eg, the state of FIG. 3(a)).

6 is a perspective view illustrating a cover device 300 that can be combined with an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the cover device 300 may include a structure to be combined with the electronic device 200 . For example, a structure to be combined with the electronic device 200 may be included in the cover device 300 in such a way that it is attached or coupled to a part of the hinge housing 330 . According to an embodiment, a structure to be combined with the electronic device 200 includes a bracket 500 and a support member 400 including a first support member 400-1 and a second support member 400-2. can include According to an embodiment, the bracket 500 may be a member including a terminal portion 510 electrically connected to the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200, and the first support member 400-1 and the second support member 400-1. 2 The support member 400-2 may be a member that guides the movement of the bracket 500 while fixing the bracket 500. The bracket 500, the first support member 400-1, and the second support member 400-2 may have a bar shape (or a rectangular parallelepiped shape) or a shape in which at least a portion of the bar is deformed. However, the shapes of the bracket 500, the first support member 400-1, and the second support member 400-2 are not limited to those described above and may have various other shapes.

According to one embodiment, the bracket 500, the first support member 400-1, and the second support member 400-2 are connected to the hinge housing 330 (or the second housing ( 320)) and adjacent edges. According to one embodiment, the bracket 500, the first support member 400-1, and the second support member 400-2 are areas in which the first housing 310 is coupled to the hinge housing 330 and rotates. can be placed adjacent to. For example, the bracket 500, the first support member 400-1, and the second support member 400-2 may be arranged side by side, and the first support member is placed on both sides of the bracket 500. 400-1 and the second support member 400-2 may be disposed. However, the number of support members 400 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 6 . In some cases, the cover device 300 may include one support member 400 or may include three or more support members 400 .

7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating components included in a cover device 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the cover device 300 may include a first housing 310, a second housing 320, and a hinge housing 330, and the first housing 310 and/or the hinge housing ( A contact structure (or contact structure) disposed adjacent to 330) may be further included. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the contact structure will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the contact structure of the cover device 300 includes a bracket 500, a first support member 400-1, a second support member 400-2, a terminal unit 510, and a terminal bracket 520. ), a terminal FPCB 530, at least one first magnet 540, at least one second magnet 550, at least one third magnet 340, a connecting member 560, and/or a main FPCB ( 600) may be included. According to an embodiment, the bracket 500 includes a terminal unit 510, a terminal bracket 520, at least a portion of the terminal FPCB 530, at least one first magnet 540, and/or at least one second magnet ( 550) may be disposed, at least a portion of the terminal FPCB 530 and at least a portion of the main FPCB 600 may be disposed on the first support member 400-1, and the first housing 310 may include a main FPCB At least a portion of 600 and at least one third magnet 340 may be disposed.

According to an embodiment, at least one first magnet 540 may be magnetically coupled to the electronic device 200 in a first state, and at least one second magnet 550 may be coupled to at least one electronic device 200 in a second state. It can be magnetically coupled with the third magnet 340 of.

According to an embodiment, the terminal unit 510 may be disposed on the terminal FPCB 530, and the terminal FPCB 530 may be electrically connected to the main FPCB 600. The terminal unit 510 may transmit data (or signals) received from the electronic device 200 to the main FPCB 600 through the terminal FPCB 530, and transmit the data (or signals) transmitted from the main FPCB 600 to It may be received through the terminal FPCB 530 and transmitted to the electronic device 200 . Through the above process, the electronic device 200 electrically connected to the cover device 300 may receive input (eg, keyboard input) from the cover device 300 .

According to an embodiment, the terminal bracket 520 may fix the terminal unit 510, and at least one pin 511 included in the terminal unit 510 may include at least one hole disposed on an upper surface of the bracket 500. It can be exposed to the outside through the hall. For example, the hall may be formed in a size that exposes at least a portion of the pins 511 of the terminal unit 510 and does not expose the remaining portion of the terminal unit 510, and the number of holes may be pins. It may correspond to the number of (511).

According to one embodiment, the connection member 560 may connect the bracket 500 and the first support member 400-1, and the connection member 560 may be a rail (not shown) of the first support member 400-1. ) and may guide the movement of the bracket 500. According to one embodiment, a protrusion (eg, the second protrusion 506 in FIG. 9 ) may be formed on a surface of the bracket 500 facing the second support member 400-2, The movement of the bracket 500 may be guided by being engaged with the rail 410 of the support member 400-2.

8 is a view showing the bracket 500 and the support member 400 of the cover device 300 according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the bracket 500 may be fixed by the support member 400 (the first support member 400-1 and the second support member 400-2), and the support member 400 It may be fixed to the first housing 310 . According to another embodiment, the support member 400 may be integrally formed with the first housing 310 . According to another embodiment, the support member 400 may be fixed to the second housing 320 and/or the hinge housing 330 or formed as an integral structure. According to one embodiment, one side of the bracket 500 may be assembled with the first bracket 500 through a separate connecting member 560, and the other side may be assembled with the second bracket 500 through a formed protrusion. can be assembled According to one embodiment, one side of the bracket 500 may have an open structure through which the terminal FPCB 530 may pass, and the other side of the bracket 500 may have a closed structure in which protrusions are formed.

9 is a diagram showing components included in the bracket 500 of the cover device 300 according to an embodiment.

The bracket 500 according to an embodiment includes a first surface 501 on which the terminal unit 510 is disposed, a second surface 502 facing the cover housing, and a second surface facing the second support member 400-2. It may include three surfaces 503 and a fourth surface 504 facing the first support member 400-1. Referring to FIG. 9 , for example, in the bracket 500, the first surface 501 is a surface in the +z-axis direction, the second surface 502 is a surface in the -y-axis direction, and the third surface 503 is a surface in the -x-axis direction, and the fourth surface 504 may be a surface in the +x-axis direction.

According to one embodiment, the terminal unit 510 may be disposed at the center of the first surface 501 adjacent to the first surface 501 of the bracket 500, and at least one pin included in the terminal unit 510 511 may be exposed to the outside through a hole in the first surface 501 . The terminal unit 510 may be integrally formed with the terminal FPCB 530 , and positions of the terminal unit 510 and the terminal FPCB 530 may be fixed by the terminal bracket 520 . According to one embodiment, at least one first protrusion 505 may be formed on the first surface 501 of the bracket 500 . For example, two first protrusions 505 may be formed on one side of the first surface 501 adjacent to the third surface 503 and the other side adjacent to the fourth surface 504 , respectively. However, the number of first protrusions 505 is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the at least one first protrusion 505 may protect the terminal unit 510 (or the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510) exposed to the outside, and between the first state and the second state. It may play a role in causing the rotational movement of the bracket 500 in the state transition process. In addition, at least one first protrusion 505 may serve to guide an assembly position of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 . A detailed embodiment will be described later in the description of FIG. 10 .

According to one embodiment, at least one first magnet 540 may be disposed adjacent to the first surface 501 of the bracket 500 . For example, two first magnets 540 may be disposed adjacent to the first surface 501 on both sides of the terminal unit 510 . However, the number of first magnets 540 is not limited thereto. At least one first magnet 540 may apply magnetic force in the +z-axis direction, and in the first state, a magnet included in the electronic device 200 (eg, at least one fourth magnet 230 of FIG. 13) Alternatively, it may be magnetically coupled with the magnetic member.

According to one embodiment, at least one second magnet 550 may be disposed adjacent to the second surface 502 of the bracket 500 . For example, the second magnets 550 may consist of two and be disposed side by side adjacent to the second surface 502 . However, the number of second magnets 550 is not limited thereto. The at least one second magnet 550 may apply magnetic force in the -y-axis direction and may be magnetically coupled to the at least one third magnet 340 disposed in the first housing 310 in the second state. there is.

According to one embodiment, the magnetic force acting on the at least one first magnet 540 and the magnetic force acting on the at least one second magnet 550 may perpendicularly cross each other, causing the bracket 500 to move. can

According to one embodiment, the second protrusion 506 may be formed on the third surface 503 of the bracket 500 . The second protrusion 506 may have a structure protruding from the third surface 503 in a circular shape. According to one embodiment, the second protrusion 506 may be disposed to engage with the rail 410 formed on the second support member 400-2, and the bracket 500 is formed by the second protrusion 506 having a circular shape. ) rotational motion may be possible.

According to one embodiment, an opening 507 may be formed in the fourth surface 504 of the bracket 500 . A connecting member 560 may be assembled to the opening 507 of the fourth surface 504, and the connecting member 560 may be disposed to engage with a rail formed on the first support member 400-1. According to one embodiment, the connecting member 560 may have a cylindrical shape, and rotational movement of the bracket 500 may be possible by the cylindrical connecting member 560 .

FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a region where the electronic device 200 is combined with the cover device 300 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a combination of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the structure.

Referring to FIG. 10A , a contact portion 210 and at least one groove 220 may be disposed on one side surface of the electronic device 200 (eg, a surface in contact with the bracket 500 and the support member 400). can According to an embodiment, the contact portion 210 may be disposed at the center of one side of the electronic device 200, and two grooves 220 may be disposed on both sides of the contact portion 210. However, the number of grooves 220 is not limited thereto, and the number of grooves 220 may be the same as the number of first protrusions 505 . The position where the contact part 210 and the at least one groove 220 are disposed on one side of the electronic device 200 is the terminal part 510 and the at least one first surface 501 of the bracket 500. It may correspond to the position where the protrusion 505 is disposed.

According to an embodiment, the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 may be electrically connected to the terminal portion 510 of the cover device 300 in the first state, and may be connected to at least one groove of the electronic device 200 ( 220 may be assembled with at least one first protrusion 505 of the cover device 300 in the first state. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are assembled, the assembly position may be guided by the engagement of the at least one first protrusion 505 and the at least one groove 220. . In addition, when the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated, the at least one first protrusion 505 engages with the at least one groove 220 of the electronic device 200 to the bracket 500. Rotation can be given.

Referring to FIG. 10B , the protruding height of at least one first protrusion 505 from the first surface 501 is equal to or greater than the protruding height of the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 from the first surface 501 . can be long Accordingly, the at least one first protrusion 505 may protect the terminal unit 510 during the transition between the first state and the second state. According to an embodiment, in the first state, the terminal unit 510 of the cover device 300 may contact the contact unit 210 of the electronic device 200, and in the contact process, the pin 511 of the terminal unit 510 can be compressed.

11 is a view showing a coupling structure of a bracket 500 and a support member 400 of a cover device 300 according to an embodiment.

11 may be a view of the bracket 500 in FIG. 9 viewed in the +x-axis direction.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the rail 410 disposed on the second support member 400-2 may be assembled to engage with the second protrusion 506 of the bracket 500, depending on the shape of the rail 410. Movements of the second protrusion 506 and the bracket 500 may be guided. According to one embodiment, the second protrusion 506 may have a protruding circular shape, and the rail 410 may have a pierced oval shape to guide the vertical movement of the bracket 500 . Accordingly, in a state change process between the first state and the second state, the rail 410 of the second support member 400-2 is engaged with the second protrusion 506 of the bracket 500 to rotate the bracket 500. And it may serve to guide the location movement. According to an embodiment, the area of the rail 410 may be larger than that of the second protrusion 506 .

12 is a diagram illustrating a terminal FPCB 530 and a main FPCB 600 of the cover device 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.

12 may be a view of the bracket 500 in FIG. 9 viewed in the -x-axis direction.

Referring to FIG. 12 , an opening 507 may be formed in the fourth surface 504 of the bracket 500, and a connecting member 560 may be assembled to the opening 507. According to one embodiment, the connection member 560 may have a hollow cylindrical shape, and the terminal FPCB 530 may pass through the connection member 560 . According to another embodiment, the connection member 560 may be integrally formed with the bracket 500. One side of the terminal FPCB 530 protruding out of the bracket 500 may be electrically connected to the main FPCB 600 . Through this, data (and signals) input from the cover device 300 may be transmitted to the electronic device 200 .

Although not shown, as in FIG. 11, the connecting member 560 may be assembled to engage with the rail disposed on the first support member 400-1, and the connecting member 560 and Movement of the bracket 500 may be guided. The rail of the first support member 400-1 may also have a perforated elliptical shape to guide the vertical movement of the bracket 500. Accordingly, in the process of changing the state between the first state and the second state, the rail of the first support member 400-1 is engaged with the connecting member 560 to guide the rotation and positional movement of the bracket 500. can

13 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically coupled (first state) according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , magnetic force between at least one fourth magnet 230 included in the electronic device 200 and at least one first magnet 540 included in the bracket 500, for example, an attractive force acts. In this state, the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 may be electrically coupled. According to an embodiment, at least one first magnet 540 of the bracket 500 is connected to at least one of the electronic device 200 in a first state in which the electronic device 200 is electrically coupled to the cover device 300. It may be disposed in a position aligned with the fourth magnet 230 of the.

According to an embodiment, due to the magnetic force acting between the at least one first magnet 540 and the at least one fourth magnet 230, the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 The compressible terminal portion 510 of can contact and at least one pin 511 included in the contact portion 210 can be compressed with an appropriate force. According to one embodiment, the attractive force acting between the at least one first magnet 540 and the at least one fourth magnet 230 is the load of the bracket 500 and the components included in the bracket 500, the compressive contact It may be greater than the sum of the compression force required by the unit 210 and the repulsive force due to bending of the FPCB (eg, the terminal FPCB 530 and the main FPCB 600).

In the case of FIG. 13, the electronic device 200 shows an embodiment including at least one fourth magnet 230, but is not limited thereto, and the electronic device 200 instead of the fourth magnet 230 shows a magnetic member ( eg metal). In this case, an attractive force may act between at least one first magnet 540 included in the bracket 500 and a magnetic member included in the electronic device 200 .

14 is a perspective view illustrating a process in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14 , in a process in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are changed from the first state to the second state, at least one groove 220 of the electronic device 200 is formed on at least one of the bracket 500. Rotational force may be applied to the bracket 500 by operating together with one first protrusion 505 . According to one embodiment, the rotation of the bracket 500 is possible due to the circular (oval) shaped rail 410 formed on the circular second protrusion 506 formed on the bracket 500 and the support member 400. can

Before rotation, the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 and the terminal portion 510 of the bracket 500 are in contact, and as the electronic device 200 moves in a direction perpendicular to the compression direction of the terminal portion 510, The bracket 500 may move downward while rotating in a counterclockwise direction. In this case, the at least one first protrusion 505 may protect the terminal portion 510 and may cause rotation of the bracket 500 by being engaged with the at least one groove 220 . If the bracket 500 does not rotate, it may cause a decrease in life and a decrease in coupling feeling of the cover device 300 . For example, if there is only the downward movement of the bracket 500 without rotation of the bracket 500, the operating life of at least one first protrusion 505 and/or the terminal unit 510 may be reduced, and the instantaneous force may decrease. Quality of experience may be lowered by being concentrated on the at least one first protrusion 505 .

According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 may further include a stopper 350 . In order to prevent damage to the terminal unit 510 due to excessive rotation that may occur when the electronic device 200 is separated, the stopper 350 may limit the rotation angle of the bracket 500 within a predetermined critical angle. For example, the stopper 350 may limit the rotation angle of the bracket 500 within a compression angle required for safe use of the pin 511 included in the terminal unit 510 (eg, about 15 degrees).

15 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 15 illustrates a state after the rotation and descending movement of the bracket 500 is terminated according to the separation of the electronic device 200 . Referring to FIG. 15 , at least one third magnet 340 disposed in the first housing 310 is at least one third magnet in a second state in which the electronic device 200 is electrically separated from the cover device 300. 2 may be placed in a position aligned with the magnet 550.

According to one embodiment, the bracket 500 can rotate by the action of the at least one groove 220 and the at least one first protrusion 505, and the at least one second magnet 550 of the bracket 500 It may move downward due to the attraction between the and at least one third magnet 340 of the first housing 310 . The bracket 500 may move downward after rotation (or at the same time), and the position may be fixed by magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet 340 .

According to one embodiment, after rotation of the bracket 500 by the critical angle (e.g., about 15 degrees), the bracket 500 rotates its load and the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet ( 340), it may move below the initial position (eg, the position in the first state) by the attraction between them. According to one embodiment, when the state changes between the first state and the second state, the length h1 that the bracket 500 moves downward is such that at least one first protrusion 505 moves away from the first surface 501. It may be equal to or longer than the protruding length h2. Therefore, since the bracket 500 is moved downward by the length of h1 and fixed, when the electronic device 200 is electrically coupled again later, the electronic device 200 and the bracket 500 (or at least one first protrusion ( 505)) can be prevented from colliding.

16 is a perspective view illustrating a series of processes in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are converted from an electrically coupled state to a separated state according to an embodiment.

16 illustrates a change process of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 from the first state to the second state.

16(a) shows a first state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically coupled. In the first state, an attractive force may act between the at least one fourth magnet 230 of the electronic device 200 and the at least one first magnet 540 of the bracket 500 . In the first state, the terminal part 510 of the bracket 500 can be coupled with the contact part 210 of the electronic device 200 and compressed due to the attractive force.

16(b) is an intermediate state in which the first state is converted to the second state. As the electronic device 200 is electrically separated from the cover device 300, the bracket 500 may move downward while rotating. In this case, the rail 410 of the support member 400 may be engaged with the second protrusion 506 (or connecting member 560) of the bracket 500 to guide rotation and positional movement of the bracket 500. The rotational motion of the bracket 500 according to an embodiment is caused by engagement of at least one first protrusion 505 and at least one groove 220 and a circular second protrusion 506 (or a cylindrical connecting member). (560)). The downward motion of the bracket 500 according to an embodiment may be caused by the attraction between the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet 340 and the guide of the rail 410 .

16(c) is a second state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated. According to one embodiment, the rotational motion of the bracket 500 in FIG. 16 (b) may be restored again in FIG. 16 (c). In the second state, an attractive force may act between the at least one second magnet 550 of the bracket 500 and the at least one third magnet 340 of the first housing 310 . In the second state, the bracket 500 may move downward by the length of h1 and be fixed due to the attractive force.

17 is a perspective view illustrating a series of processes in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are converted from electrically separated states to coupled states according to an embodiment.

17 illustrates a change process of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 from the second state to the first state. The series of processes shown in FIG. 17 may be the opposite of the series of processes shown in FIG. 16 .

(a) of FIG. 17 may be in the same second state as (c) of FIG. 16 . According to one embodiment, in the second state, an attractive force may act between the at least one second magnet 550 of the bracket 500 and the at least one third magnet 340 of the first housing 310 . According to one embodiment, the bracket 500 in the second state may be positioned below the first state due to the attractive force.

(b) of FIG. 17 is an intermediate state in which the second state is converted to the second state. While the electronic device 200 approaches to electrically couple with the cover device 300, the position of the bracket 500 may move upward. In this case, the rail 410 of the support member 400 may be engaged with the second protrusion 506 (or connecting member 560) of the bracket 500 to guide the positional movement of the bracket 500. The upward movement of the bracket 500 according to an embodiment may be caused by the attraction between the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet 340 and the guide of the rail 410 .

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 slowly approaches the cover device 300, the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet 340 are moved while the bracket 500 moves upward. Counterclockwise rotation of the bracket 500 may occur due to the attractive force between the brackets 500 . Even when rotation of the bracket 500 occurs, the stopper 350 may limit the rotation angle of the bracket 500 within a critical angle.

(c) of FIG. 17 may be in the same first state as (a) of FIG. 16 . According to an embodiment, an attractive force may act between at least one fourth magnet 230 of the electronic device 200 and at least one first magnet 540 of the bracket 500 in the first state. In the first state, the terminal part 510 of the bracket 500 can be coupled with the contact part 210 of the electronic device 200 and compressed due to the attractive force. According to one embodiment, the bracket 500 may be moved upward and restored to the position of FIG. 16 (a).

18 is a view comparing a coupling structure using a magnetic force of a cover device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a coupling structure using a hinge structure of a cover device 300 according to a comparative embodiment.

Figure 18 (a) shows a coupling structure using the magnetic force of the cover device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 18 (b) is a hinge of the cover device 300 according to a comparative embodiment It shows a coupling structure using the structure.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 18 , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the assembly direction of the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 and the coupling direction (compression direction) of the terminal unit 510 are perpendicular to each other, the electronic device Magnetic force may be used to implement a coupling structure between the 200 and the cover device 300 . In the case of the cover device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, compared to the coupling structure using the hinge structure in FIG. 18 (b), the volume of the cover device 300 can be reduced. For example, when rotation and movement are implemented using a hinge structure, the hinge housing 330 may become excessive because a spring for return is required, and the overall structure may become complicated because the movement of the hinge housing 330 is required. there is. Therefore, the cover device 300 of the present disclosure can simplify the entire structure and minimize the placement space through a coupling structure using magnetic force.

19 is a diagram illustrating a magnetic force relationship between an electronic device 200 and a cover device 300 according to an embodiment.

19 (a) is the second state, FIG. 19 (b) is an intermediate state transitioning from the second state to the first state, FIG. 19 (c) is the first state, and FIG. 19 (d) ) is an intermediate state that is converted from the first state to the second state, and (e) of FIG. 19 is the second state.

In FIG. 19 , lines of magnetic force acting between at least one second magnet 550 of the bracket 500 and at least one third magnet 340 of the first housing 310 are referred to as first lines of magnetic force, and Lines of magnetic force acting between the at least one first magnet 540 and the at least one fourth magnet 230 of the electronic device 200 are referred to as second lines of magnetic force. The magnetic force acting by the first magnetic force line and the second magnetic force line may be attraction. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a repulsive force may not act between the at least one second magnet 550 and the at least one third magnet 340, but only the attractive force may act, and the at least one first magnet 540 and at least one Even between one fourth magnet 230, repulsive force does not act, and only attractive force may act. For example, the first magnet 540, the second magnet 550, the third magnet 340, and the fourth magnet 230 may serve as monopole magnets.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 19 , in a second state in which the electronic device 200 and the cover device 300 are electrically separated, only first lines of magnetic force may exist. As the electronic device 200 approaches the cover device 300 in (b) of FIG. 19 , second lines of magnetic force may be generated. According to an embodiment, the size of the second magnetic line of force may be greater than that of the first line of magnetic force. As the second lines of magnetic force are generated, the bracket 500 escapes the attraction caused by the first lines of magnetic force and moves upward toward the electronic device 200 where the at least one fourth magnet 230 is present. In (c) of FIG. 19 , the contact portion 210 of the electronic device 200 and the terminal portion 510 of the cover device 300 may be electrically connected, and the terminal portion 510 may be compressed by the second line of magnetic force. . In (c) of FIG. 19 , the first magnetic line of force may be rotated by Φ, and the influence of the first magnetic line of force on the second line of force may be reduced by sin Φ. As the electronic device 200 is separated from the cover device 300 in (d) of FIG. 19 , the size of the second magnetic force line may be reduced. As the size of the second line of magnetic force decreases, the bracket 500 may move downward under the influence of the first line of magnetic force. Referring to (e) of FIG. 19 , the bracket 500 continues until the at least one second magnet 550 of the bracket 500 and the at least one third magnet 340 of the first housing 310 are aligned. may move downward, and only the first lines of force may exist in the second state.

In the cover device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, accurate contact between the terminal unit 510 and the contact unit 210 and accurate contact of the terminal unit 510 are achieved by appropriately designing first and second magnetic lines of force orthogonal to each other. Compression (pressing) can be guaranteed, and an oversize of the cover device 300 can be prevented.

As described above, the cover device of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes a cover housing covering at least a portion of the electronic device in a first state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the cover device; and a bracket including a first surface on which the terminal unit is disposed and a second surface facing the cover housing, wherein the bracket comprises at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to the first surface and the second surface facing the cover housing. and at least one second magnet disposed adjacent to two surfaces, wherein the cover housing includes at least one third magnet, and the at least one third magnet electrically electrically connects the electronic device to the cover device. It may be arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in a second state separated by .

According to an embodiment, the at least one first magnet is magnetically coupled to the electronic device in the first state, and the at least one third magnet is coupled to the at least one second magnet in the second state. It can be magnetically coupled with a magnet.

According to an embodiment, when a state is changed from the first state to the second state, the position of the bracket may move downward.

According to one embodiment, the cover device further includes a support member including a rail disposed on a side surface adjacent to the bracket, and the bracket includes at least one first protrusion disposed on the first surface and the support member. and a second protrusion disposed on a third surface facing the support member, wherein the at least one first protrusion engages with at least one groove of the electronic device in the first state, and the second protrusion engages with the support member. It can be engaged with the rail of.

According to an embodiment, when the state is changed from the first state to the second state: the at least one first protrusion engages with the at least one groove to cause rotation of the bracket, and the at least one second magnet A magnetic force acting between the magnet and the at least one third magnet may cause a downward movement of the position of the bracket.

According to an embodiment, when a state is changed from the first state to the second state, the rail may be engaged with the second protrusion of the bracket to guide rotation and positional movement of the bracket.

According to an embodiment, the protruding height of the at least one first protrusion from the first surface may be equal to or greater than the protruding height of the terminal part from the first surface.

According to one embodiment, when the state is changed from the first state to the second state, the length of the bracket moving downward is equal to or longer than the length of the at least one first protrusion protruding from the first surface. can

According to one embodiment, the cover housing may further include a stopper, and the stopper may limit a rotation angle of the bracket.

According to an embodiment, an FPCB on which the terminal unit is disposed may be disposed inside the bracket, a fourth surface of the bracket may include an opening, and the FPCB may pass through the opening and be connected to the main FPCB. there is.

According to one embodiment, the cover device may further include a support member including a rail disposed on a side surface adjacent to the bracket, the bracket may further include a connection member coupled to the opening, and the first state When the state is changed from to the second state, the connecting member may be engaged with the rail to guide rotation and positional movement of the bracket.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one fourth magnet arranged to align with the at least one first magnet in the first state, and the at least one first magnet and the at least one fourth magnet. A magnitude of magnetic force acting between one fourth magnet may be equal to or greater than a magnitude of magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet.

According to an embodiment, a direction in which the contact portion of the electronic device and the terminal portion of the bracket are coupled may be perpendicular to a direction in which the electronic device and the cover device are coupled.

According to an embodiment, the terminal unit may include a pogo pin for transmitting and receiving data to and from the electronic device in the first state.

As described above, an external input device capable of being electrically coupled with an electronic device according to an embodiment includes a housing; and a bracket including a terminal part electrically connected to the contact part of the electronic device, wherein the bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to a first surface on which the terminal part is disposed, and the at least one first magnet. may include at least one second magnet disposed perpendicular to the first magnet of the housing, and may include at least one third magnet, and the contact portion of the electronic device and the terminal portion of the bracket are coupled. direction is perpendicular to the direction in which the electronic device and the external input device are coupled, and in response to a change in the coupled state of the electronic device and the external input device, the circular protrusion disposed on the bracket controls rotation and positional movement of the bracket. can guide

According to an embodiment, the at least one first magnet may be arranged to align with at least one fourth magnet of the electronic device in a state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the external input device, and One third magnet may be arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in a state in which the electronic device is separated from the external input device.

According to an embodiment, the bracket may further include at least one auxiliary protrusion disposed on the first surface, and the at least one auxiliary protrusion is in a state where the electronic device is electrically coupled to the external input device. It may be disposed to engage with at least one groove of the electronic device.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device is separated from being electrically coupled to the external input device: the at least one auxiliary protrusion may engage with the at least one groove to cause rotation of the bracket; A magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet may cause a downward movement of the bracket position.

According to an embodiment, the protruding height of the at least one auxiliary protrusion from the first surface may be equal to or longer than the protruding height of the terminal part from the first surface, and the length of the downward movement of the bracket may be At least one auxiliary protrusion may be equal to or longer than the length protruding from the first surface.

According to one embodiment, the housing may further include a stopper, and the stopper may limit a rotation angle of the bracket.

Claims (20)

In the cover device of the electronic device,
a cover housing covering at least a portion of the electronic device in a first state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the cover device; and
A bracket including a first surface on which the terminal unit is disposed and a second surface facing the cover housing,
the bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to the first surface and at least one second magnet disposed adjacent to the second surface;
The cover housing includes at least one third magnet,
The at least one third magnet is arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in a second state in which the electronic device is electrically separated from the cover device. The method of claim 1,
The at least one first magnet is magnetically coupled to the electronic device in the first state,
The at least one third magnet is magnetically coupled to the at least one second magnet in the second state. The method of claim 1,
When a state is changed from the first state to the second state, the position of the bracket moves downward. The method of claim 1,
The cover device further includes a support member including a rail disposed on a side surface adjacent to the bracket,
The bracket includes at least one first protrusion disposed on the first surface and a second protrusion disposed on a third surface facing the support member,
The at least one first protrusion engages with at least one groove of the electronic device in the first state;
The second projection is engaged with the rail of the support member, the cover device. The method of claim 4,
When the state changes from the first state to the second state:
The at least one first protrusion engages with the at least one groove to cause rotation of the bracket,
A magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet causes a downward movement of the bracket position. The method of claim 4,
When a state is changed from the first state to the second state, the rail engages with the second protrusion of the bracket to guide rotation and positional movement of the bracket. The method of claim 4,
The electronic device, wherein the protruding height of the at least one first protrusion from the first surface is equal to or longer than the protruding height of the terminal portion from the first surface. The method of claim 4,
When the state is changed from the first state to the second state, a length by which the bracket moves downward is equal to or longer than a length in which the at least one first protrusion protrudes from the first surface. The method of claim 1,
The cover housing further includes a stopper,
Wherein the stopper limits the rotation angle of the bracket. The method of claim 1,
An FPCB in which the terminal unit is disposed is disposed inside the bracket,
The fourth side of the bracket includes an opening,
The FPCB is connected to the main FPCB through the opening, the cover device. The method of claim 10,
The cover device further includes a support member including a rail disposed on a side surface adjacent to the bracket,
The bracket further includes a connecting member coupled to the opening,
When a state is changed from the first state to the second state, the connecting member engages with the rail to guide rotation and positional movement of the bracket. The method of claim 1,
the electronic device further comprises at least one fourth magnet arranged to align with the at least one first magnet in the first state;
The magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the at least one first magnet and the at least one fourth magnet is equal to or greater than the magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet. , cover device. The method of claim 1,
A direction in which the contact portion of the electronic device and the terminal portion of the bracket are coupled is perpendicular to a direction in which the electronic device and the cover device are coupled. The method of claim 1,
The terminal unit includes a pogo pin that transmits and receives data with the electronic device in the first state. In an external input device that can be electrically coupled with an electronic device,
housing; and
A bracket including a terminal portion electrically connected to a contact portion of the electronic device,
The bracket includes at least one first magnet disposed adjacent to a first surface on which the terminal unit is disposed and at least one second magnet disposed perpendicularly to the at least one first magnet,
The housing includes at least one third magnet,
A direction in which the contact portion of the electronic device and the terminal portion of the bracket are coupled is perpendicular to a direction in which the electronic device and the external input device are coupled;
The external input device of claim 1 , wherein a circular protrusion disposed on the bracket guides rotation and positional movement of the bracket according to a change in a coupling state between the electronic device and the external input device. The method of claim 15
The at least one first magnet is arranged to align with at least one fourth magnet of the electronic device in a state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the external input device;
The external input device, wherein the at least one third magnet is arranged to align with the at least one second magnet in a state in which the electronic device is separated from the external input device. The method of claim 15
The method of claim 1,
The bracket further includes at least one auxiliary protrusion disposed on the first surface,
The external input device, wherein the at least one auxiliary protrusion is disposed to engage with at least one groove of the electronic device in a state in which the electronic device is electrically coupled to the external input device. The method of claim 17
When the electronic device is separated from being electrically coupled to the external input device:
The at least one auxiliary protrusion engages with the at least one groove to cause rotation of the bracket,
A magnetic force acting between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet causes a downward movement of the bracket position. The method of claim 18
The protruding height of the at least one auxiliary protrusion from the first surface is equal to or greater than the protruding height of the terminal part from the first surface,
The external input device of claim 1 , wherein a length of the downward movement of the bracket is equal to or longer than a protruding length of the at least one auxiliary protrusion from the first surface. The method of claim 15
The housing further includes a stopper,
The external input device, wherein the stopper limits the rotation angle of the bracket.

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