KR20230062309A - Electronic device including actuator - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device can comprise: a housing including a first housing and a second housing storing at least a part of the first housing and guiding the sliding of the first housing; a display configured to be at least partly unfolded based on the sliding of the first housing; and an actuator configured to provide driving force for the sliding of the first housing. The actuator can include: a shaft structure including a shaft and a slide unit configured to slide towards the shaft; an arm structure including a first arm member rotatably connected to the first housing and the slide unit, and a second arm member rotatably connected to the second housing and the slide unit; an elastic structure configured to surround at least a part of the shaft and provide elastic force to the slide unit; and a link structure including a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member. Therefore, user convenience can be increased.

Description

Electronic device including an actuator {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACTUATOR}

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including an actuator.

Due to the development of information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, various functions are being integrated into a single portable electronic device. For example, an electronic device may implement not only a communication function, but also an entertainment function such as a game, a multimedia function such as music/video playback, a communication and security function for mobile banking, and a schedule management and electronic wallet function. These electronic devices are miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

As the mobile communication service expands to the multimedia service area, the size of the display of the electronic device needs to be increased in order for the user to fully use the multimedia service as well as the voice call or short message. However, the display size of an electronic device is in a trade-off relationship with miniaturization of the electronic device.

An electronic device (eg, a portable terminal) includes a flat display or a flat and curved display. An electronic device including a display may have limitations in realizing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to a structure of a fixed display. Therefore, electronic devices including rollable displays are being researched.

In an electronic device including a rollable display, the rolling or sliding motion of the electronic device is manually performed using a user's power, or performed automatically or semi-automatically using a driving force generated by a component (eg, motor) of the electronic device. It can be. However, when a rolling or sliding operation is performed manually or semi-automatically, user convenience may be reduced because force greater than or equal to the repulsive force of the display is required to open the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a driving body capable of providing a driving force for sliding the electronic device may be provided.

However, the problem to be solved in the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned problem, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing including a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding sliding movement of the first housing, at least a portion of the first housing A display configured to be unfolded based on the sliding movement of the first housing and a driving body configured to provide a driving force for the sliding movement of the first housing, wherein the driving body includes a shaft and a slide configured to slide with respect to the shaft. An arm structure including a shaft structure including a portion, a first arm member rotatably connected to the first housing and the slide portion, and a second arm member rotatably connected to the second housing and the slide portion, the shaft An elastic structure enclosing at least a portion thereof and configured to provide an elastic force to the slide unit, a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member. It may include a link structure including a link member.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing including a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding sliding movement of the first housing, at least a portion of the first housing A display configured to be unfolded based on the sliding movement of the first housing and a driving body configured to provide a driving force for sliding the first housing, wherein the driving body comprises a shaft structure and is rotatably attached to the first housing. a first arm member including a connected first end and a second end rotatably connected to the shaft structure and a third end rotatably connected to the second housing and a fourth end rotatably connected to the shaft structure A first link member rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the first arm member; and a link structure including a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the second arm member.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the drive body includes a shaft structure including a shaft and a slide portion configured to slide with respect to the shaft, a first end and a second end rotatably connected to the shaft structure. An arm structure including a first arm member and a third end and a second arm member including a fourth end rotatably connected to the shaft structure, configured to surround at least a portion of the shaft and provide an elastic force to the slide portion. A link structure including an elastic structure, a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may slide and move a housing by using an actuator. Since the actuator provides force for sliding movement to the housing, force required for opening the electronic device may be reduced and user convenience may be increased.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the actuator may convert an elastic force provided from an elastic structure including a coil spring into a driving force for sliding the housing. By using the coil spring as the elastic structure, durability of the driving body can be increased.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram of an electronic device in a closed state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a diagram of an electronic device in an open state, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a front view of an electronic device on which a display is projected according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a front view of an actuator in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a front view of an actuator in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram for explaining a driving force of a driving body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a front view of a driving body including a magnetic body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 is a front view of a closed state of an actuator including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a front view of an open state of an actuator including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
12 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
13A is a front view of an electronic device including a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 13A is a front view of a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13C is a rear view of an electronic device including a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.

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

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or 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, 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 an 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) that may operate independently of or together with the main processor 121 . (NPU: neural processing unit), 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 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a designated function. It can be. 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 an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured 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 an 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 infrared (IR) 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 may be 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 : 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, a legacy communication module). It may communicate with an external electronic device through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into 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 an embodiment, the antenna module 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 devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , and 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).

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 of an electronic device in a closed state, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3 is a diagram of an electronic device in an open state, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which the second display area A2 is accommodated in the housing 202 . FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which at least a portion of the second display area A2 is visually exposed to the outside of the housing 202 .

The state shown in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a case in which the first housing 201 is closed with respect to the second housing 202, and the state shown in FIG. The housing 201 may be referred to as being open. Depending on embodiments, a “closed state” or an “opened state” may be defined as a state in which an electronic device is closed or opened.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 101 may include a housing 200 . The housing 200 may include a second housing 202 and a first housing 201 movable relative to the second housing 202 . In some embodiments, it may be interpreted as a structure in which the second housing 202 is slidably disposed on the first housing 201 in the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may be disposed to reciprocate by a predetermined distance in a direction shown with respect to the second housing 202, for example, in a direction indicated by an arrow ①. The configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may be referred to as, for example, a first structure, a slide part, or a slide housing, and may be disposed to reciprocate with respect to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be referred to as, for example, a second structure, main part or main housing. The second housing 202 may accommodate at least a portion of the first housing 201 and guide the sliding movement of the first housing 201 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may accommodate various electric and electronic components such as a main circuit board or a battery. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1) may be visually exposed to the outside of the housing 200. According to an embodiment, another part (eg, the second display area A2) of the display 203 moves (eg, slides) with respect to the first housing 201 relative to the second housing 202. , Is accommodated inside the second housing 202 (eg, slide-in operation), or visually exposed to the outside of the second housing 202 (eg, slide-out operation) ) can be According to one embodiment, a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board may be disposed in the first housing 201 . A main circuit board on which electrical parts such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) are mounted may be disposed in the second housing 202 .

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first plate 211 (eg, a slide plate). According to an embodiment, the first plate 211 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 may include first sidewalls 211a and 211b for enclosing at least a portion of the display 203 and/or the multi-bar structure (eg, the multi-bar structure 213 of FIG. 4 ). , 211c). According to an embodiment, the first sidewalls 211a, 211b, and 211c may extend from the first plate 211 . The first sidewalls 211a, 211b, and 211c may include a 1-2 sidewall 211b, a 1-3 sidewall 211c opposite to the 1-2 sidewall 211b, and the 1-2 sidewall ( 211b) may include a 1-1 sidewall 211a extending from the 1-3 sidewall 211c. According to one embodiment, the 1-1st sidewall 211a may be substantially perpendicular to the 1-2nd sidewall 211b and/or the 1-3rd sidewall 211c. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is closed (eg, FIG. 2 ), the 1-2 sidewall 211b faces the 2-2nd sidewall 221b of the second housing 202 and , the first-third sidewall 211c may face the second-third sidewall 221c of the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the first plate 211, the 1-1st sidewall 211a, the 1-2nd sidewall 211b and/or the 1-3rd sidewall 211c may be integrally formed. According to another embodiment, the first plate 211, the 1-1 sidewall 211a, the 1-2nd sidewall 211b and/or the 1-3 sidewall 211c are formed as separate housings and combined or can be assembled

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include second sidewalls 221a , 221b , and 221c for enclosing at least a portion of the first housing 201 . According to one embodiment, the second side walls 221a, 221b, and 221c may extend from the second plate 221 and/or the cover member 222. According to one embodiment, the second sidewalls 221a, 221b, and 221c include the 2-2nd sidewall 221b, the 2-3rd sidewall 221c opposite to the 2-2nd sidewall 221b, and the 2nd sidewall 221c. A 2-1 sidewall 221a extending from the 2-2 sidewall 221b to the 2-3 sidewall 221c may be included. According to one embodiment, the 2-1st sidewall 221a may be substantially perpendicular to the 2-2nd sidewall 221b and/or the 2-3rd sidewall 221c. According to an embodiment, the 2-2nd sidewall 221b may face the 1-2nd sidewall 211b, and the 2-3rd sidewall 221c may face the 1-3rd sidewall 211c. For example, in a state in which the electronic device 101 is closed (eg, FIG. 2 ), the 2-2 sidewall 221b covers at least a portion of the 1-2nd sidewall 211b, and the 2-3 sidewall ( 221c) may cover at least a portion of the first to third sidewalls 211c.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may be formed in a shape with one side (eg, a front face) open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the first housing 201 . . For example, the first housing 201 is at least partially surrounded by the 2-1st sidewall 221a, the 2-2nd sidewall 221b, and the 2-3rd sidewall 221c, and the second housing It is connected to 202 and can slide in the direction of the arrow ① while being guided by the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the cover member (eg, the cover member 222 of FIG. 4 ), the 2-1 sidewall 221a, the 2-2nd sidewall 221b and/or the 2-3 sidewall 221c are It can be formed integrally. According to another embodiment, the second cover member 222, the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c are formed as separate housings and combined. or assembled.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a back plate 223 . According to an embodiment, the rear plate 223 may form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device 101 . For example, the back plate 223 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the cover member 222 and/or the 2-1 sidewall 221a may cover at least a portion of the display 203 . For example, at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2) may be housed in the second housing 202, and the cover member 222 and/or the second-1 The side wall 221a may cover a portion of the display 203 housed in the second housing 202 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203 . For example, the display 203 may be interpreted as a flexible display or a rollable display. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2 ) may slide based on the slide movement of the first housing 201 . According to an embodiment, the display 203 may include or be disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer detecting a magnetic stylus pen. . The configuration of the display 203 of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be entirely or partially the same as that of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the display 203 may include a first display area A1 and a second display area A2. According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 may be an area that is always visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be interpreted as an area that cannot be positioned inside the housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1 and is inserted into or accommodated in the second housing 202 according to the sliding movement of the first housing 201, or It may be visually exposed to the outside of the second housing 202 . According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 may be seated on a part of the first housing 201 (eg, the first plate 211).

According to various embodiments, the second display area A2 moves while being guided by a multi-bar structure (eg, the multi-bar structure 213 of FIG. 4 ) mounted in the first housing 201 to move the first housing 201 . 2 It may be housed in a space formed inside the housing 202 or between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 or visually exposed to the outside. According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on sliding movement of the first housing 201 in a width direction (eg, a direction indicated by an arrow ①). For example, at least a portion of the second display area A2 may be unfolded or rolled along with the multi-bar structure 213 based on the sliding movement of the first housing 201 .

According to various embodiments, when the first housing 201 moves from a closed state to an open state when viewed from the top of the first housing 201, the second display area A2 gradually moves outside the housing 202. While being exposed to, a substantially flat surface may be formed together with the first display area A1. In one embodiment, the second display area A2 may be at least partially accommodated inside the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include at least one key input device 241, a connector hole 243, audio modules 247a and 247b, or camera modules 249a and 249b. Although not shown, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, an LED device) or various sensor modules. The configurations of the audio modules 247a and 247b and the camera modules 249a and 249b of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be the same as those of the audio module 170 and the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 in whole or in part. .

According to various embodiments, the key input device 241 may be located in one area of the first housing 201 . Depending on appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device 241 may be omitted or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device not shown, for example, a home key button or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to another embodiment (not shown), at least a part of the key input device 241 may be disposed on the second housing 202 .

According to various embodiments, the connector hole 243 may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. Although not shown, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from external electronic devices. . In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is disposed on the 2-3 sidewall 221c, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown is provided on the 2-1 sidewall. (221a) or may be disposed on the 2-2 sidewall (221b).

According to various embodiments, the audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a and 247b and/or at least one microphone hole. At least one of the speaker holes 247a and 247b may be provided as an external speaker hole. At least one of the speaker holes 247a and 247b may serve as a receiver hole for voice communication. The electronic device 101 includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire external sound of the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker holes 247a and 247b and the microphone hole are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole 247a (eg: piezo speaker).

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 249a and 249b may include a first camera module 249a and/or a second camera module 249b. The second camera module 249b is located in the second housing 202 and can capture a subject in a direction opposite to the first display area A1 of the display 203 . The electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 249a and 249b. For example, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, and a close-up camera, and may measure the distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver according to an embodiment. there is. The camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The electronic device 101 may further include another camera module (first camera module 249a, eg, a front camera) that captures a subject in a direction opposite to the second camera module 249b. For example, the first camera module 249a may be disposed around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping the first display area A1, and disposed in an area overlapping the display 203. In this case, the subject may be photographed through the display 203 .

According to various embodiments, an indicator (eg, an LED device) of the electronic device 101 may be disposed in the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202, and may include a light emitting diode so that the electronic device 101 ) state information can be provided as a visual signal. The sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. there is. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (eg, an iris/face recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. may further include. The configuration of the display 203, the audio modules 247a and 247b, and the camera modules 249a and 249b of FIGS. 2A and 2B is the same as the display module 160, the audio module 170, and the camera module 180 of FIG. It may be the same as all or part of the composition of.

4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 5 is a front view of an electronic device on which a display is projected according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201 , a second housing 202 , a display 203 , and a multi-bar structure 213 . A portion of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2 ) may be accommodated inside the electronic device 101 while being guided by the multi-bar structure 213 . The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display 203 of FIG. 4 is the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display ( 203) may be the same in whole or in part.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first plate 211 and a slide cover 212 . The first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 may rectilinearly reciprocate in one direction (eg, in the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 1 ) while being guided by the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 can slide with respect to the second housing 202 together with the slide cover 212 . For example, at least a portion of the display 203 and/or at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 213 may be disposed between the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 .

According to an embodiment, the first plate 211 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2). For example, the first plate 211 may include the curved surface 250 , and the second display area A2 of the display 203 may be positioned on the curved surface 250 . According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 may be interpreted as a display support bar (DSB).

According to one embodiment, the slide cover 212 may protect the display 203 located on the first plate 211 . For example, at least a portion of the display 203 may be positioned between the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 . According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 may be formed of a metal material and/or a non-metal (eg, polymer) material.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a guide rail 215 . According to one embodiment, the guide rail 215 may be connected to the first plate 211 and/or the slide cover 212 . For example, the guide rail 215 can slide with respect to the second housing 202 together with the first plate 211 and the second slide cover 212 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a multi-bar structure 213 . According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 213 may support the display 203 . For example, the multi-bar structure 213 may be connected to the display 203 . According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display 203 and the multi-bar structure 213 may be located between the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 . According to one embodiment, as the first housing 201 slides, the multi-bar structure 213 can move relative to the second housing 202 . In the closed state (eg, FIG. 2A ) of the multi-bar structure 213 , most of the structure may be accommodated inside the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 213 may move in response to the curved surface 250 located at the edge of the first plate 211 .

According to various embodiments, the multi-bar structure 213 may include a plurality of bars 214 (or rods). The plurality of rods 214 extend in a straight line and are disposed parallel to the rotational axis R formed by the curved surface 250, and are disposed in a direction perpendicular to the rotational axis R (eg, the first housing 201 slides). direction) can be arranged.

According to various embodiments, each rod 214 may pivot around an adjacent rod 214 while remaining parallel to the other adjacent rod 214 . According to one embodiment, as the first housing 201 slides, the plurality of rods 214 may be arranged in a curved shape or arranged in a plane shape. For example, as the first housing 201 slides, a part of the multi-bar structure 213 facing the curved surface 250 forms a curved surface, and a multi-bar not facing the curved surface 250c. Other portions of structure 213 may form a plane. According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 of the display 203 is mounted or supported on the multi-bar structure 213, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 is in an open state (eg, FIG. 2B). may be exposed to the outside of the second housing 202 together with the first display area A1. In a state where the second display area A2 is visually exposed to the outside of the second housing 202, the multi-bar structure 213 supports or supports the second display area A2 in a flat state by forming a substantially flat surface. can keep According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 213 may be replaced with a bendable integral support member (not shown). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 213 may be interpreted as a display supporting multi-bar or multi-joint hinge structure. According to various embodiments, the guide rail 215 may guide the movement of the plurality of rods 214 . According to an embodiment, the guide rail 215 includes a first-second sidewall (eg, first-second sidewall 211b in FIG. 3 ) and an upper guide rail adjacent to the first-third sidewall (eg, first-second sidewall 211b in FIG. 3 ). 1-3 may include a lower guide rail adjacent to the side wall 211c). According to one embodiment, the guide rail 215 may include a groove-shaped rail 215a formed inside the guide rail 215 and a protruding portion 215b located inside the guide rail. At least a portion of the protruding portion 215b may be surrounded by a rail 215a. According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 213 is located between the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail, and can move while maintaining the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail and the fitted state. For example, upper and/or lower portions of the plurality of rods 214 may slide along the rail 215a while being sandwiched by the rail 215a. According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 may provide pressure to the display 203 . For example, the first plate 211 is connected to the guide rail 215, and when the first plate 211 slides, the guide rail 215 slides the rail 215a and/or the protruding portion 215b. Pressure can be transmitted to the multi-bar structure 213 by using. The display 203 may be connected to the multi-bar structure 213. When the first plate 211 slides, the force and/or pressure resulting from the slide movement of the first plate 211 is transmitted to the display 203 through the guide rail 215 and the multi-bar structure 213. can

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is opened (eg, a slide-out operation), the size of an area where the display 203 is visually exposed to the outside may increase. For example, by driving a motor module (eg, the motor structure 410 of FIG. 4 ) (eg, driving for display sliding out) and/or by an external force provided by a user, a third connected motor structure 410 is used. 1 plate 211 slides out, and the protruding part 215b inside the guide rail 215 may push the upper part and/or the lower part of the plurality of rods 214. Accordingly, the display 203 accommodated between the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 may be extended to the front.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is closed (eg, a slide-in operation), the size of an area where the display 203 is visually exposed to the outside may be reduced. For example, the first plate 211 on which the motor is disposed is driven by a motor (eg, the motor structure 410 of FIG. 4 ) (eg, driving for display sliding in) and/or an external force provided by a user. A slide-in operation may be performed, and an outer portion of the guide rail 215 (eg, a portion other than the protruding portion 215b) may push the upper portion and/or lower portion of the plurality of rods 214. Accordingly, the extended display 203 may be accommodated between the first plate 211 and the slide cover 212 .

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a second plate 221 , a cover member 222 , and a rear plate 223 . According to an embodiment, the second plate 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). The first plate 211 may be disposed between the display 203 and the circuit board 204 . According to an embodiment, the cover member 222 accommodates components (eg, a battery 289 (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 ) and a circuit board 204) of the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 101 . The parts of (101) can be protected. According to one embodiment, the cover member 222 may be referred to as a book cover.

According to various embodiments, a plurality of substrates may be accommodated in the second housing 202 . A processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the main circuit board 204 . The processor may include, for example, 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 various embodiments, the circuit board 204 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). For example, the circuit board 204 can be disposed within the cover member 222, and includes an antenna module (eg, antenna module 197 in FIG. 1) and a communication module (eg, communication module 190 in FIG. 1). can be electrically connected to

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

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may further include a separate sub-circuit board 290 spaced apart from the circuit board 240 within the second housing 202 . The sub circuit board 290 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 240 through the flexible board 291 . The sub circuit board 290 may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed at the end of the electronic device 101, such as the battery 289 or a speaker and/or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power.

According to various embodiments, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101, 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 289 may be disposed substantially coplanar with the circuit board 204 , for example. The battery 289 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 101 or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the battery 289 may be formed as one integrated battery or may include a plurality of separable batteries (eg, a first battery 289a and a second battery 289b). According to an embodiment, when the integrated battery is positioned on the first plate 211 , the integrated battery may move along with the sliding movement of the first plate 211 . According to an embodiment, when the integrated battery is positioned on the second plate 221 , the integrated battery may be fixedly disposed on the second plate 221 regardless of sliding movement of the first plate 211 . As another example, when the first battery 289a of the removable batteries is positioned on the first plate 211 and the second battery 289b of the removable batteries is fixedly positioned on the second plate 221, the first battery ( 289a) may move along with the slide movement of the first plate 211 .

According to various embodiments, the rear plate 223 may substantially form at least a part of the exterior of the second housing 202 or the electronic device 101 . For example, the rear plate 223 may be coupled to the outer surface of the cover member 222 . According to one embodiment, the back plate 223 may be integrally formed with the cover member 222 . According to an embodiment, the back plate 223 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101 . The second plate 221 and the cover member 222 may be made of at least one of metal or polymer, and the rear plate 223 may be made of at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic. According to an embodiment, the second plate 221, the cover member 222, and/or the rear plate 223 may be made of a material that transmits light at least partially (eg, the auxiliary display area). For example, in a state where a part of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2) is accommodated inside the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 displays the second display area A2. It can be used to output visual information. The auxiliary display area may be part of the second plate 221, the cover member 222, and/or the rear plate 223 where the display 203 accommodated in the second housing 202 is located.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include an actuator 300 . According to an embodiment, the driving body 300 may reduce the force required to open the electronic device 101 . When the display 203 is unfolded, the actuating body 300 determines the repulsive force of the display 203 and/or the actuating body 300 and parts of the electronic device 101 (eg, the multi-bar structure 213 and/or guide). A force (eg, elastic force) to overcome at least a portion of the frictional force between the rails 215 may be provided. For example, the driving body 300 may increase user convenience when the electronic device 101 is opened by providing force in the opposite direction to the repelling force generated when the display 203 is unfolded. For example, the force required to open the electronic device 101 may be reduced due to the elastic force provided by the actuator 300 . According to one embodiment, the actuator 300 is a hinge structure for guiding the slide movement of the electronic device 101 or an actuator for generating at least a part of the driving force for the slide movement of the electronic device 101. can be interpreted

According to various embodiments, the actuator 300 may be connected to a first housing (eg, the first housing 201 of FIG. 3 ) and a second housing (eg, the second housing 202 of FIG. 3 ). . For example, the actuator 300 may be connected to the first plate 211 and the second plate 221 . According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 can slide with respect to the second plate 221 using the actuator 300 . For example, the actuator 300 may transmit force (eg, elastic force) in a second direction (eg, the Y-axis direction) to a first direction (eg, the X-axis direction). The actuator 300 may transmit elastic force to the first plate 211 and/or the second plate 221 by using the arm structure 310 provided in the elastic structure 320 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a motor structure 410 and at least a gear structure configured to move based on a driving force generated by the motor structure 410 (eg, a rack gear 421 and/or A pinion gear (not shown)) may be included. For example, the electronic device 101 includes a rack gear 421 connected to the first housing 201 (eg, the first plate 211) and the second housing 202 (eg, the second plate 221). It may include a motor structure 410 connected to and a pinion gear configured to rotate based on a driving force generated by the motor structure 410 . According to one embodiment, the actuator 300 may operate independently of the motor structure 410 . For example, the user may use either the actuator 300 or the motor structure 410 to open the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the actuator 300 may provide a driving force for sliding the electronic device 101 together with a driving force generated by the motor structure 410 . For example, the actuator 300 may function as a trigger device providing force for initial opening of the electronic device 101 .

According to one embodiment, the driving body 300 may include a plurality (eg, two) driving bodies. For example, the driving body 300 may include a first driving body 300-1 and a second driving body 300-2 positioned substantially symmetrically with the first driving body 300-1. there is.

The electronic device 101 disclosed in FIGS. 2 to 4 has a rollable or slidable appearance, but the present invention is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment (not shown), at least a portion of the illustrated electronic device may be rolled into a scroll shape.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4 , when viewed from the front of the electronic device 101 , the display 203 may extend to the right of the electronic device 101 . However, the structure of the electronic device 101 is not limited thereto. For example, according to an embodiment, the display 203 may extend in the left direction of the electronic device 101 .

6 is a front view of an actuator in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 7 is a front view of an actuator in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

6 and 7, the driving body 300 includes an arm structure 310, an elastic structure 320, a link structure 330, a shaft structure 340, a fastening structure 350, and an interlocking structure 360. and/or fin structure 370 .

According to various embodiments, the arm structure 310 exerts force on the first housing (eg, the first housing 201 of FIG. 4 ) and/or the second housing (eg, the second housing 202 of FIG. 4 ). can deliver. For example, the arm structure 310 is connected to the first plate 211 and the second plate 221 and is in a closed first state (eg, FIG. 6) or an unfolded second state (eg, FIG. 7). can be changed. The electronic device 101 can be opened or closed based on the state of the arm structure 310 .

According to various embodiments, the arm structure 310 may include a first arm member 311 connected to the first housing 201 and a second arm member 312 connected to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the first arm member 311 may include a first end 311a adjacent to the first plate 211 and a second end 311b opposite to the first end 311a. . The second arm member 312 may include a third end 312a adjacent to the second plate 221 and a fourth end 312b opposite to the third end 312a. According to one embodiment, the first arm member 311 and the second arm member 312 may be interpreted as a bar or a rod.

According to various embodiments, the first arm member 311 may be rotatably connected to the first plate 211 and the second arm member 312 may be rotatably connected to the second plate 221 . According to one embodiment, the first end 311a of the first arm member 311 is rotatably connected to the first plate 211 using the 1-1 pin 371a, and the second arm member ( The fourth end 312b of 312 may be rotatably connected to the second plate 221 using 1-2 pins 371b. For example, the first arm member 311 rotates with respect to the first plate 211 based on the 1-1 pin 371a, and the second arm member 312 rotates with respect to the 1-2 pin 371b. It can rotate with respect to the second plate 221 based on .

According to various embodiments, the first arm member 311 and/or the second arm member 312 may be rotatably connected to the shaft structure 340 . According to one embodiment, the second end 311b of the first arm member 311 is rotatably connected to the shaft structure 340 using the 4-1 pin 374a, and the second arm member 312 The fourth end 312b of the ) may be rotatably connected to the shaft structure 340 using the 4-2 pin 374b. For example, the first arm member 311 rotates with respect to the shaft structure 340 based on the 4-1 pin 374a, and the second arm member 312 rotates the 4-2 pin 374b. It can rotate with respect to the shaft structure 340 as a reference.

According to various embodiments, the elastic structure 320 may provide an elastic force for the slide movement of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the elastic structure 320 may be connected to at least a part (eg, the slide part 343) of the shaft structure 340 and provide elastic force to the slide part 343. According to an embodiment, the elastic structure 320 is compressed or stretched in a second direction (eg, Y-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to the first direction (eg, X-axis direction) in which the electronic device 101 slides. It can be. According to one embodiment, the elastic structure 320 may include a coil spring surrounding at least a portion (eg, the shaft 341) of the shaft structure 340.

According to various embodiments, the link structure 330 may be connected to the shaft structure 340 and the arm structure 310 . According to one embodiment, the link structure 330 is connected to the first link member 331 and the second arm member 312 and the shaft structure 340 connected to the first arm member 311 and the shaft structure 340 It may be connected to the second link member 332 . According to one embodiment, the link structure 330 can convert the elastic force provided by the elastic structure 320 into a force for sliding the housings 201 and 202 .

According to one embodiment, the first link member 331 is a portion of the shaft structure 340 (eg, a fifth end 331a connected to the shaft 341 and opposite to the fifth end 331a, the first arm It can include a sixth end 331b connected to member 311. According to one embodiment, second link member 332 is a portion of shaft structure 340 (eg, a seventh end connected to shaft 341). 332a and an eighth end 332b opposite to the seventh end 332a and connected to the second arm member 312. According to one embodiment, the first link member 331 and The second link member 332 may be interpreted as a bar or rod.

According to one embodiment, the fifth end 331a of the first link member 331 is rotatably connected to the second shaft region 341b using the 2-1 pin 372a, and the first link member The sixth end 331b of the 331 may be rotatably connected to the first connection region 311c of the first arm member 311 using the 3-1 pin 373a. The first connection region 311c may be interpreted as a part of the first arm member 311 positioned between the first end 311a and the second end 311b of the first arm member 311 . According to one embodiment, the first link member 331 may rotate based on the 2-1 pin 372a and/or the 3-1 pin 373a.

According to one embodiment, the seventh end 332a of the second link member 332 is rotatably connected to the second shaft region 341b using the 2-2 pin 372b, and the second link member The eighth end 332b of the 332 may be rotatably connected to the second connection region 312c of the second arm member 312 using the 3-2 pin 373b. The second connection region 312c may be interpreted as a part of the second arm member 312 positioned between the third end 312a and the fourth end 312b of the second arm member 312 . According to one embodiment, the second link member 332 may rotate based on the 2-2nd pin 372b and/or the 3-2nd pin 373b.

According to various embodiments, the shaft structure 340 may accommodate the arm structure 310 , the elastic structure 320 and/or the link structure 330 .

According to one embodiment, the shaft structure 340 may include a shaft 341 extending in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The shaft structure 340 extends from the first shaft area 341a and the first shaft area 341a, at least partially surrounded by the elastic structure 320, and includes a first link member 331 and a second link member. A second shaft region 341b connected to 332 may be included. According to one embodiment, the first shaft area 341a may be connected to the fastening structure 350 . According to one embodiment, the second shaft region (341b) accommodates the second pin 372, and the first link member 331 and the second link member 332 connected to the second pin 372 are the first It can rotate based on the 2 shaft area 341b.

According to one embodiment, the shaft structure 340 may include a slide part 343 connected to the elastic structure 320 . According to one embodiment, the slide part 343 may be connected to the arm structure 310 . For example, the slide part 343 is connected to the second end 311b of the first arm member 311 by using the 4-1 pin 374a, and by using the 4-2 pin 374b. It may be connected to the fourth end 312b of the second arm member 312 .

According to one embodiment, the slide part 343 can slide in the second direction (Y-axis direction) based on the elastic force provided by the elastic structure 320 . For example, the slide part 343 slides along the first shaft region 341a, and the distance between a part of the shaft 341 (eg, the second shaft region 341b) and the slide part 343 is, The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ) may be changed based on an open state. For example, in a state in which the electronic device 101 is closed (eg, FIG. 2 or 6 ), the distance between the slide part 343 and the second shaft area 341b is the distance between the electronic device 101 and the open state. In the state (eg, FIG. 3 or 7), the distance between the slide part 343 and the second shaft region 341b may be longer.

According to various embodiments, the fastening structure 350 may adjust the elastic force of the elastic structure 320 . For example, the fastening structure 350 may be coupled to a portion of the shaft structure 340 (eg, the first shaft area 341a). According to one embodiment, the fastening structure 350 may be coupled to a groove (eg, a screw thread, a recess, and/or a through hole) or a protrusion formed in the shaft 341 .

According to an embodiment, one end of the elastic structure 320 may be connected to the fastening structure 350 and the other end of the fastening structure 350 may provide pressure to the slide unit 343 . The length of the elastic structure 320 may be changed based on a position where the fastening structure 350 is coupled to the first shaft area 341a. For example, as the fastening structure 350 is connected or fastened to the shaft 341 adjacent to the slide part 343, the magnitude of the elastic force provided by the elastic structure 320 to the slide part 343 may increase. . According to one embodiment, fastening structure 350 may be referred to as a force dial. According to an embodiment, in the manufacturing process of the electronic device 101 or the driving body 300, based on the design of the electronic device 101 (eg, the size of the display 203), the fastening structure 350 A position fastened to the shaft 341 may be selectively determined. For example, the length of the elastic structure 320 may be adjusted by the fastening structure 350 .

According to various embodiments, the interlocking structure 360 may interlock the movements of the arm structure 310 and/or the link structure 330 , respectively. According to one embodiment, the interlocking structure 360 is connected to the first gear 361 and the second link member 332 connected to the first link member 331, the second meshed with the first gear 361 gear 362 may be included. For example, the first link member 331 may rotate at the same angle as the rotation angle of the second link member 332 by using the first gear 361 and the second gear 362 . When the first link member 331 and the second link member 332 rotate by the same angle, the rotation angle of the first arm member 311 is set equal to the rotation angle of the second arm member 312. can According to one embodiment (not shown), the interlocking structure 360 may include a plurality of gears positioned between the first gear 361 and the second gear 362 .

According to various embodiments, the pin structure 370 may rotatably connect or couple components of the driving body 300 .

According to one embodiment, the pin structure 370 may include a first pin 371 for rotatably connecting a housing (eg, the housing 200 of FIG. 3 ) and the arm structure 310 . For example, the first pin 371 may include a 1-1 pin 371a and a second arm connecting the first arm member 311 and the first plate (eg, the first plate 211 of FIG. 5 ). 1-2 pins 371b connecting the member 312 and the second plate (eg, the second plate 221 of FIG. 5 ) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the pin structure 370 may include a second pin 372 for rotatably connecting the link structure 330 and the shaft structure 340 . For example, the second pin 372 may be a 2-1 pin 372a connecting the first link member 331 and the second shaft region 341b and the second link member 332 and the second shaft region. A 2-2 pin 372b connecting 341b may be included.

According to one embodiment, the pin structure 370 may include a third pin 373 for rotatably connecting the arm structure 310 and the link structure 330 . For example, the third pin 373 is a 3-1 pin 373a connecting the first arm member 311 and the first link member 331 and the second arm member 312 and the second link member. It may include a 3-2 pin (373b) connecting (332).

According to one embodiment, the pin structure 370 may include a fourth pin 374 for rotatably connecting the arm structure 310 and the shaft structure 340 . For example, the fourth pin 374 includes a 4-1 pin 374a connecting the first arm member 311 and the slide part 343 and the second arm member 312 and the slide part 343. It may include a 4-2 pin (374b) to connect.

8 is a diagram for explaining a driving force of a driving body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the actuator 300 includes an arm structure 310, a link structure 330, a shaft structure 340, a first pin 371, a third pin 373, and a fourth pin 374. can include The configuration of the arm structure 310, the link structure 330, the shaft structure 340, the first pin 371, the third pin 373, and the fourth pin 374 of FIG. 8 is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The arm structure 310 , the link structure 330 , the shaft structure 340 , the first pin 371 , the third pin 373 , and the fourth pin 374 may all or partially have the same configuration.

According to various embodiments, the actuator 300 provides or provides force (eg, the first force F1) to the housing (eg, the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 of FIG. 3). can receive For example, the elastic force Fs provided by the elastic structure (eg, the elastic structure 320 of FIG. 6) is transmitted to the shaft structure 340, and at least a portion of the elastic force Fs transmitted to the shaft structure 340 is transmitted. may be transmitted as a first force F1 to a housing (eg, the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 of FIG. 3) using the arm structure 310 and/or the link structure 330. .

According to one embodiment, the elastic force (Fs) generated due to the compression of the elastic structure 320 is transmitted to the shaft structure 340, the second force (F2) in the direction in which the link structure 330 is extended is below Equation 1 of can be satisfied. The first angle δ below may be an angle between the link structure 330 and the elastic structure 320 . For example, the first angle δ is a link with a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) in which the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ) slides. It can be interpreted as an angle between the directions in which structure 330 is extended. [Equation 1] below means a relationship between the sum of the elastic force Fs and the second force F2 in the direction in which the link structure 330 extends.

According to an embodiment, the force Fp2 applied to the arm structure 310 at the position where the second pin 372 is located may satisfy Equation 2 below. The following θ may be an angle between a vertical direction of the arm structure 310 and a movement direction (X-axis direction) of the housing (eg, the housing 200 of FIG. 3 ).

According to an embodiment, the relationship between the torque at the point where the first pin 371 is located and the torque at the point where the second pin 372 is located may satisfy the relationship of [Equation 3] below.

In [Equation 3], the first distance x1 is the distance between the third pin 373 and the fourth pin 374, and the second distance x2 is the distance between the third pin 373 and the first pin ( 371) may be the distance between them. According to one embodiment, the magnitude of the first force F1 transmitted to the housing 200 is the magnitude of the elastic force Fs, the length of the arm structure 310 (eg, the first distance x1) and/or the 2 distance (x2)), and/or the angle at which the arm structure 310 is positioned. According to one embodiment, the size of the first force (F1) is the repulsive force of the display (eg, the display 203 of FIG. 3) and/or the components of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3). It can be set greater than the sum of the frictional forces.

9 is a front view of a driving body including a magnetic body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the driving body 300 includes an arm structure 310, an elastic structure 320, a link structure 330, a shaft structure 340, a fastening structure 350, an interlocking structure 360, and a pin structure. (370) and/or magnetic structure (380). The configuration of the arm structure 310, the elastic structure 320, the link structure 330, the shaft structure 340, the fastening structure 350, the interlocking structure 360 and/or the pin structure 370 of FIG. 9 is shown in FIG. 6 and 7 of the arm structure 310, the elastic structure 320, the link structure 330, the shaft structure 340, the fastening structure 350, the interlocking structure 360 and the pin structure 370 and all of them Or it may be the same as a part.

According to various embodiments, the magnetic structure 380 may provide force (eg, magnetic force) for opening an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ). For example, the magnetic structure 380 includes a plurality of magnets (eg, a first magnet 381 and a second magnet 382 facing each other in a state in which the actuator 300 is folded (eg, FIG. 6 or 9). )) may be included. The driving body 300 may be unfolded using magnetic force generated from the plurality of magnets 381 and 382 . For example, the actuator 300 may be unfolded using the elastic force generated by the elastic structure 320 and the magnetic force generated by the magnetic structure 380 . According to an embodiment, due to the magnetic force of the magnetic structure 380, the force (eg, elastic force) required by the elastic structure 320 to open the driving body 300 and/or the electronic device 101 may be reduced. can For example, the magnetic structure 380 may include a plurality of magnets (eg, the first magnet 381 and the second magnet 382) for providing a repulsive force to each other when the electronic device 101 is closed. can The magnitude of elastic force required for initial opening of the electronic device 101 may be reduced by the magnetic force provided from the magnetic structure 380 .

According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure 380 can include a first magnet 381 disposed within the first arm member 311 and a second magnet 382 disposed within the second arm member 312. . The first magnet 381 includes a 1-1 magnet region 381a and a 1-2 magnet region 381b having a polarity different from that of the 1-1 magnet region 381a, and the second magnet 382 faces the 1-1st magnet region 381a, and the 2-1st magnet region 382a having the same polarity as the 1-1st magnet region 381a and the 2-1st magnet region A second-second magnet area 382b having a polarity different from that of 382a may be included.

10 is a front view of a closed state of an actuator including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 11 is a front view of an open state of an actuator including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a ball structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 to 12, the actuator 300 includes an arm structure 310, an elastic structure 320, a link structure 330, a shaft structure 340, a fastening structure 350, and an interlocking structure 360. , a pin structure 370 and/or a ball structure 390.

The arm structure 310, the elastic structure 320, the link structure 330, the shaft structure 340, the fastening structure 350, the linkage structure 360 and the pin structure ( 370) includes the arm structure 310, the elastic structure 320, the link structure 330, the shaft structure 340, the fastening structure 350, the interlock structure 360 and the pin structure ( 370), and the configuration of the display 203, the first plate 211, and the multi-bar structure 213 of FIG. 11 are the same as the display 203, the first plate 211 of FIG. And it may be the same as all or part of the configuration of the multi-bar structure 213.

According to various embodiments, the shaft structure 340 may include a slide part 345 (eg, the slide part 343 of FIGS. 6 and 7 ) accommodating the ball structure 390 . According to an embodiment, the slide unit 345 moves in a second direction (Y-axis direction) based on a slide movement of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ) in the first direction (X-axis direction). can move According to one embodiment, the slide part 345 may provide an accommodation space surrounding at least a portion of the elastic structure 320 and the fastening structure 350 .

According to various embodiments, the ball structure 390 may reduce friction between the driving body 300 and a component (eg, the multi-bar structure 213) of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the ball structure 390 may be rotatably connected to the slide part 345 . For example, the ball structure 390 can rotate with respect to the slide part 345 in all directions. When the slide unit 345 slides, the ball structure 390 rotates, so that frictional force transmitted to the driving body 300 is reduced, and damage to the driving body 300 can be reduced or prevented. According to one embodiment, since the ball structure 390 contacts the multi-bar structure 213, other parts of the driving body 300 may not contact the multi-bar structure 213. For example, the length of the diameter of the ball structure 390 may be longer than the length of the diameter of other parts (eg, the fastening structure 350 and/or the elastic structure 320) of the driving body 300. According to one embodiment, ball structure 390 may be referred to as a sliding ball or bearing.

13A is a front view of an electronic device including a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 13A is a front view of a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13C is a rear view of an electronic device including a driving body, a motor structure, and a gear structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 13A, 13B, and/or 13C, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display 203, an actuator 300, and a motor structure 410. , and a gear structure 420 . Configurations of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, the display 203, the driving body 300, the motor structure 410, and the gear structure 420 of FIGS. 13A, 13B and/or 13C All or part of the configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, the display 203, the driving body 300, the motor structure 410 and / or the gear structure 420 of FIG. can do.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may perform a slide-in or slide-out operation using the driving body 300 , the motor structure 410 and the gear structure 420 . For example, the electronic device 101 slides the first housing 201 relative to the second housing 202 by using the driving force of the motor structure 410 and the elastic force transmitted from the driving body 300. can For example, the actuator 300 is connected to a part of the first housing 201 (eg, the first plate 211) and a part of the second housing 202 (eg, the second plate 221). length can be changed. The motor module 410 rotates a pinion gear 422 configured to engage a part of the first housing 201 (eg, a rack gear 421 connected to the first plate 211), so that the first housing 201 ) can be slid with respect to the second housing 202 .

According to an embodiment, the force (eg, elastic force) of the driving body 300 is provided to the first housing 201 and the second housing 202, so that the electronic device 101 including the driving body 300 A magnitude of force required by the motor structure 410 may be less than a magnitude of force required by a motor of an electronic device not including the actuator 300 . According to one embodiment, the magnitude of the force of the motor structure 410 reduced due to the force provided by the driving body 300 is such that the electronic device 101 slides at the initial time point of the slide-out operation. It may be greater than later points in the out motion.

According to an embodiment, the force F3 required by the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is opened (eg, a slide-out operation) may satisfy the following [Equation 4].

The Fac may be referred to as a force transmitted from the actuator 300 to the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202 . The Fm may refer to a force generated in the motor structure 410 or a force generated in the motor structure 410 and transmitted to the gear structure 420 . The Fas may be interpreted as a force obstructing the movement of the electronic device 101 . For example, Fas may satisfy Equation 5 below.

The Fgf may be interpreted as a frictional force between the multi-bar structure 213 and the guide rail (eg, the guide rail 215 of FIG. 4 ) generated during the slide-out operation of the electronic device 101 . The Fcf may be interpreted as a frictional force between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 generated when the electronic device 101 slides out. For example, Fcf is the configuration of the first housing 201 (eg, the first plate 211 and / or the slide cover 212) and the configuration of the second housing 202 (eg, the second plate 221) and/or the frictional force between the back plate 223). The Fc may be interpreted as a repulsive force of the display 203 generated when the electronic device 101 slides out.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ) includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 201 of FIG. 3 ) and at least a portion of the first housing. A housing (eg, the housing 200 in FIG. 3 ) including a second housing (eg, the second housing 202 in FIG. 3 ) for accommodating and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing, at least a part of which is the first housing. 1 display configured to unfold based on sliding movement of the housing (eg, display 203 of FIG. 3 ) and a driving body configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of the first housing (eg, driving body 300 of FIG. 5 ) )), wherein the driving body includes a shaft (eg, the shaft 341 of FIG. 6) and a slide part (eg, the slide part 343 of FIG. 6) configured to slide with respect to the shaft. structure (for example, the shaft structure 340 of FIG. 6), the first arm member rotatably connected to the first housing and the slide part (for example, the first arm member 311 of FIG. 6), and the second housing and a second arm member (eg, the second arm member 312 of FIG. 6) rotatably connected to the slide unit (eg, the arm structure 310 of FIG. 6), at least one of the shaft structure An elastic structure (eg, the elastic structure 320 of FIG. 6 ) and a first link member (eg, the elastic structure 320 of FIG. 6 ) rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member (eg, FIG. 6 A link structure including a first link member 331) and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member (eg, the second link member 332 of FIG. 6) (eg, FIG. 6 link structure 330).

According to various embodiments, the first housing is configured to slide in a first direction (eg, the first direction (X-axis direction) of FIG. 7) with respect to the second housing, and the elastic structure is configured to slide in the first direction. It may be configured to be compressed or stretched in a second direction perpendicular to the direction (eg, the Y-axis direction).

According to various embodiments, the first arm member may include a first end rotatably connected to the first housing (eg, first end 311a of FIG. 7 ) and a second end rotatably connected to the slide unit. (eg, second end 311b in FIG. 7), and the second arm member includes a third end rotatably connected to the second housing (eg, third end 312a in FIG. 7) and the second arm member. It may include a fourth end rotatably connected to the slide part (eg, the fourth end 312b of FIG. 7 ).

According to various embodiments, the first arm member includes a first connection region (eg, the first connection region 311c of FIG. 7 ) located between the first end and the second end, and the second The arm member includes a second connection region (eg, the second connection region 312c in FIG. 7) located between the third end and the fourth end, and the first link member has a fifth end connected to the shaft. (eg, the fifth end 331a in FIG. 7 ) and a sixth end opposite to the fifth end and connected to the first connection region (eg, the sixth end 331b in FIG. 7 ), 2 link members include a seventh end connected to the shaft (eg, seventh end 332a in FIG. 7 ) and an eighth end opposite to the seventh end and connected to the second connection region (eg, seventh end 332a in FIG. 7 ). end 332b).

According to various embodiments, the actuator may include a fastening structure connected to the shaft and configured to adjust the length of the elastic structure (eg, the fastening structure 350 of FIG. 7 ).

According to various embodiments, the driving body is connected to the first gear (eg, the first gear 361 of FIG. 7) connected to the first link member, and the second link member, and the first gear It may include an interlocking structure (eg, the interlocking structure 360 of FIG. 7 ) including a second gear (eg, the second gear 362 of FIG. 7 ) configured to be meshed with.

According to various embodiments, the driving body includes a ball structure rotatably connected to the sliding part (eg, the ball structure 390 of FIG. 10), and the first diameter of the ball structure (eg, the ball structure 390 of FIG. 11). The length of the first diameter b1) may be longer than the length of the second diameter of the elastic structure (eg, the second diameter b2 of FIG. 11).

According to various embodiments, the first housing includes a first plate (eg, the first plate 211 of FIG. 4 ) for supporting at least a portion of the display and providing pressure to the display; The second housing may include a second plate (eg, the second plate 221 of FIG. 4 ) supporting at least a portion of the display.

According to various embodiments, the first arm member may be connected to the first plate, and the second arm member may be connected to the second plate.

According to various embodiments, the actuator may include a first magnet disposed in the first arm member (eg, the first magnet 381 of FIG. 9 ) and a second magnet disposed in the second arm member (eg, the first magnet 381 in FIG. 9 ). : A magnetic structure including the second magnet 382 of FIG. 9 (eg, the magnetic structure 380 of FIG. 9 ) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the driving body may include a 1-1 pin (eg, a first end 311a of FIG. 7 ) connecting the first housing and the first end of the first arm member (eg, the first end 311a of FIG. 7 ). The 1-1 pin 371a of FIG. 7) and the 1-2 pin (eg, the third end 312a of FIG. 7) connecting the second housing and the third end of the second housing (eg, the third end 312a of FIG. 7). A first pin including the first and second pins 371b of FIG. 7 (eg, the first pin 371 of FIG. 7 ), a fifth end of the first link member (eg, the fifth end of FIG. 7 ) (331a)) and the 2-1 pin connecting the shaft (eg, the 2-1 pin 372a of FIG. 7) and the seventh end of the second link member (eg, the 7 end of FIG. 7 ( 332a)) and a second pin structure (eg, the second pin 372 of FIG. 7) including a 2-2 pin (eg, the 2-2 pin 372b of FIG. 7) connecting the shaft, The sixth end of the first link member opposite to the fifth end (eg, the sixth end 331b in FIG. 7 ) and the first connection area of the first arm member (eg, the first connection area in FIG. 7 ) (311c)) connected to the 3-1 pin (eg, the 3-1 pin 373a in FIG. 7) and the eighth end of the second link member opposite to the seventh end (eg, the 3-1 pin 373a in FIG. 7). 8 end 332b) and the 3-2 pin connected to the second connection area (eg, the second connection area 312c of FIG. 7) of the second arm member (eg, the 3-2 pin of FIG. 7 ( 373b)), the third pin (eg, the third pin 373 of FIG. 7), and the second end of the first arm member (eg, the second end 311b of FIG. 7) and the slide part. The 4-1 pin (eg, the 4-1 pin 374a in FIG. 7) connected to the fourth end of the second arm member (eg, the fourth end 312b in FIG. 7) and the slide unit A fourth pin (eg, fourth pin 374 of FIG. 7 ) including a connected 4-2 pin (eg, 4-2 pin 374b of FIG. 7 ) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the first arm member is configured to rotate with respect to the slide unit around the 4-1 pin, and the second arm member rotates around the 4-2 pin. configured to rotate with respect to, wherein the first link member is configured to rotate with respect to the shaft around the 2-1 pin, and the second link member is configured to rotate with respect to the shaft around the 2-2 pin. It can be configured to rotate about.

According to various embodiments, the elastic structure may include a coil spring, a leaf spring, and/or a gas spring.

According to various embodiments, the display extends from a first display area visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (eg, the first display area A1 of FIG. 4 ) and the first display area, and 1 includes a second display area (eg, the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) configured to be unfolded based on sliding movement of the housing, and the electronic device includes a multi-bar supporting at least a portion of the second display area A structure (eg, the multi-bar structure 213 of FIG. 4 ) and a guide rail (eg, the guide rail 215 of FIG. 4 ) that guides the movement of the multi-bar structure and is connected to the first housing may be further included. there is.

According to various embodiments, the shaft extends from the first shaft area (eg, the first shaft area 341a of FIG. 7 ) surrounded by the elastic structure and connected to the link structure. It may include two shaft regions (eg, the second shaft region 341b of FIG. 7 ).

According to various embodiments, a motor structure connected to the second housing and configured to generate at least a portion of a driving force for sliding the first housing (eg, the motor structure 410 of FIG. 4 ) and the motor structure A pinion gear configured to rotate based on the driving force generated from and a rack gear connected to the first housing and configured to move based on the driving force generated by the motor structure (eg, rack gear 421 in FIG. 4) A gear structure (eg, the gear structure 420 of FIG. 4) may be further included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ) includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 201 of FIG. 3 ) and at least a portion of the first housing. A housing (eg, the housing 200 in FIG. 3 ) including a second housing (eg, the second housing 202 in FIG. 3 ) for accommodating and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing, at least a part of which is the first housing. 1 display configured to unfold based on sliding movement of the housing (eg, display 203 of FIG. 3 ) and a driving body configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of the first housing (eg, driving body 300 of FIG. 5 ) )), wherein the driving body includes a shaft structure (eg, the shaft structure 340 of FIG. 6 ) and a first end rotatably connected to the first housing (eg, the first end 311a of FIG. 6 ). ) And a second end rotatably connected to the shaft structure (eg, the first arm member 311 of FIG. 6) including a second end (eg, the second end 311b of FIG. 6) and the first arm member 311 of FIG. 2 includes a third end rotatably connected to the housing (eg, third end 312a in FIG. 6 ) and a fourth end rotatably connected to the shaft structure (eg, fourth end 312b in FIG. 6 ). An arm structure (eg, the arm structure 310 of FIG. 6) including a second arm member (eg, the second arm member 312 of FIG. 6), connected to the shaft structure, and applying an elastic force to the shaft structure. An elastic structure configured to provide (eg, elastic structure 320 in FIG. 6 ) and a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the first arm member (eg, first link member 331 in FIG. 6 ) , And a link structure including a second link member (eg, the second link member 332 of FIG. 6) rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the second arm member (eg, the link structure 330 of FIG. 6) ) may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the driving body (eg, the driving body 300 of FIG. 5 ) includes a shaft (eg, the shaft 341 of FIG. 6 ) and a slide unit configured to slide with respect to the shaft (eg, the driving body 300 of FIG. 5 ). Example: a shaft structure including the slide portion 343 in FIG. 6 (eg, the shaft structure 340 in FIG. 6), a first end (eg, the first end 311a in FIG. 6) and the shaft structure A first arm member (eg, first arm member 311 in FIG. 6 ) including a second end (eg, second end 311b in FIG. 6 ) rotatably connected and a third end (eg, second end 311b in FIG. 6 ). a third end 312a) and a fourth end rotatably connected to the shaft structure (eg, the fourth end 312b in FIG. 6) (eg, the second arm member in FIG. 6 ). 312), an elastic structure (eg, the arm structure 310 of FIG. 6) surrounding at least a portion of the shaft structure and configured to provide an elastic force to the slide unit (eg, the elastic structure of FIG. 6). 320) and a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member (eg, first link member 331 of FIG. 6) and rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member. A link structure (eg, the link structure 330 of FIG. 6 ) including a second link member (eg, the second link member 332 of FIG. 6 ) may be included.

The electronic device including the driving body of the present disclosure described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the technical scope of the present disclosure. It will be clear to those skilled in the art.

101: electronic device
200: housing
201: first housing
202: second housing
203: display
300: driving body
310 cancer structure
320: elastic structure
330: link structure
340: shaft structure
350: fastening structure
360: interlocking structure
370: pin structure
380: magnetic structure
390: ball structure
410: motor structure
420: gear assembly

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
a housing including a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing;
a display configured to unfold at least a portion thereof based on sliding movement of the first housing; and
A driving body configured to provide a driving force for sliding of the first housing;
The driving body,
a shaft structure including a shaft and a slide portion configured to slide with respect to the shaft;
an arm structure including a first arm member rotatably connected to the first housing and the slide part and a second arm member rotatably connected to the second housing and the slide part;
an elastic structure configured to surround at least a portion of the shaft and provide an elastic force to the sliding portion; and
An electronic device comprising a link structure including a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member.
According to claim 1,
The first housing is configured to slide in a first direction relative to the second housing,
The elastic structure is configured to be compressed or stretched in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
According to claim 1,
The first arm member includes a first end rotatably connected to the first housing and a second end rotatably connected to the slide unit,
The second arm member includes a third end rotatably connected to the second housing and a fourth end rotatably connected to the slide unit.
According to claim 3,
The first arm member includes a first connection region located between the first end and the second end,
The second arm member includes a second connection region located between the third end and the fourth end,
the first link member includes a fifth end connected to the shaft and a sixth end opposite the fifth end and connected to the first connection region;
The second link member includes a seventh end connected to the shaft and an eighth end opposite to the seventh end and connected to the second connection region.
According to claim 1,
The driving body further includes a fastening structure connected to the shaft and configured to adjust a length of the elastic structure.
According to claim 1,
The driving body includes an interlocking structure including a first gear connected to the first link member and a second gear connected to the second link member and configured to mesh with the first gear.
According to claim 1,
The drive body includes a ball structure rotatably connected to the slide part,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a length of the first diameter of the ball structure is greater than a length of a second diameter of the elastic structure.
According to claim 1,
The first housing includes a first plate for supporting at least a portion of the display and providing pressure to the display;
The second housing includes a second plate supporting at least a portion of the display,
The first arm member is connected to the first plate, and the second arm member is connected to the second plate.
According to claim 1,
The elastic structure includes a coil spring.
According to claim 1,
The driving body includes a magnetic structure including a first magnet disposed in the first arm member and a second magnet disposed in the second arm member.
According to claim 1,
The driving body,
A first pin including a 1-1 pin connecting the first housing and the first end of the first arm member and a 1-2 pin connecting the second housing and the third end of the second housing. ,
A second pin structure including a 2-1 pin connecting the fifth end of the first link member and the shaft and a 2-2 pin connecting the seventh end of the second link member and the shaft;
A 3-1 pin connected to the sixth end of the first link member opposite to the fifth end and the first connection region of the first arm member and the eighth end of the second link member opposite to the seventh end A third pin including an end and a 3-2 pin connected to the second connection region of the second arm member, and
A fourth pin including a 4-1 pin connected to the second end of the first arm member and the slide part and a 4-2 pin connected to the fourth end of the second arm member and the slide part electronic device.
According to claim 11,
The first arm member is configured to rotate with respect to the slide part around the 4-1 pin, and the second arm member is configured to rotate with respect to the slide part around the 4-2 pin,
The first link member is configured to rotate with respect to the shaft around the 2-1 pin, and the second link member is configured to rotate with respect to the shaft around the 2-2 pin.
According to claim 1,
The display includes a first display area visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device and a second display area extending from the first display area and configured to unfold based on sliding movement of the first housing,
The electronic device may include a multi-bar structure supporting at least a portion of the second display area; and
The electronic device further includes a guide rail that guides the movement of the multi-bar structure and is connected to the first housing.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device includes a first shaft area surrounded by the elastic structure and a second shaft area extending from the first shaft area and connected to the link structure.
According to claim 1,
A motor structure connected to the second housing and configured to generate at least a portion of a driving force for sliding of the first housing; and
The electronic device further includes a gear structure including a pinion gear configured to rotate based on the driving force generated by the motor structure and a rack gear connected to the first housing and configured to move based on the driving force generated by the motor structure. .
In electronic devices,
a housing including a first housing and a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and guiding the sliding movement of the first housing;
a display configured to unfold at least a portion thereof based on sliding movement of the first housing; and
A driving body configured to provide a driving force for sliding of the first housing;
The driving body,
shaft structure,
A first arm member including a first end rotatably connected to the first housing and a second end rotatably connected to the shaft structure and a third end rotatably connected to the second housing and rotating to the shaft structure an arm structure comprising a second arm member comprising a fourth end capable of being connected thereto;
an elastic structure coupled to the shaft structure and configured to provide an elastic force to the shaft structure; and
An electronic device comprising a link structure including a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft structure and the second arm member.
According to claim 16,
The first housing is configured to slide in a first direction relative to the second housing,
The electronic device configured to compress the elastic structure in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
According to claim 16,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the shaft structure includes a shaft at least partially surrounded by the elastic structure and a slide portion configured to slide with respect to the shaft.
According to claim 16,
The electronic device further comprises a fastening structure connected to the elastic structure, fixed to the shaft, and configured to adjust a length of the elastic structure.
In the driving body,
a shaft structure including a shaft and a slide portion configured to slide with respect to the shaft;
An arm structure including a first arm member including a first end and a second end rotatably connected to the shaft structure and a second arm member including a third end and a fourth end rotatably connected to the shaft structure. ,
an elastic structure configured to surround at least a portion of the shaft and provide an elastic force to the sliding portion; and
A driving body comprising a link structure including a first link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the first arm member, and a second link member rotatably connected to the shaft and the second arm member.

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