KR20230137207A - Electronic device including display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment comprises: a first housing; a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable in a first direction with respect to the first housing; a display including a first area in contact with a surface of the second housing and a second area deformable according to the movement of the second housing; and a motor arranged in the first housing and providing a driving force to the second housing. The first housing has a first edge facing the first direction and a second edge facing the first edge and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and comprises a frame cover accommodating the motor. The motor is closer to the first edge between the first edge and the second edge, and is spaced apart from the second edge when viewing the display from above. Therefore, the electronic device according to the present invention can provide a structure that can maximize the expandable range of the display by using the motor disposed on one side of the frame cover.

Description

Electronic device including a display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY}

Various embodiments relate to an electronic device including a display.

In order for users to easily carry electronic devices, electronic devices can be miniaturized. Despite the miniaturization of electronic devices, the need for electronic devices that can change the size of displays for displaying content is increasing so that users can receive various contents through electronic devices. For example, an electronic device may include a flexible display in which the size of the display exposed to the outside of the electronic device can be changed.

In a flexible display of an electronic device, for example, the area of the display may be expanded or reduced depending on the movement of the housing. Electronic devices may need to maximize the expandable range of their displays in order to provide users with various types of content. Electronic devices may require a structure that can minimize the thickness of the electronic device so that users can easily carry the electronic device while maximizing the expandable range of the display.

The technical problem to be achieved in this document is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable in a first direction with respect to the first housing, and a second housing in contact with one surface of the second housing. It may include a display including a first area and a second area that is deformable according to movement of the second housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a motor disposed in the first housing and providing driving force to the second housing. According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a first edge facing the first direction and a second edge facing the first edge and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. , and may include a frame cover accommodating the motor. According to one embodiment, the motor may be closer to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge. According to one embodiment, the motor may be spaced apart from the second area when the display is viewed from above.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable in a first direction with respect to the first housing, and a second housing in contact with one surface of the second housing. It may include a display including a first area and a second area that is deformable according to movement of the second housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device is disposed in the first housing, a motor that provides driving force to the second housing, a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the motor, and disposed in the second housing, By engaging the pinion gear, it may include a rack gear that can move according to the rotation of the pinion gear. According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a first edge facing the first direction, a second edge spaced apart from the first edge and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a second edge facing the first direction. 1. A frame cover including a third edge perpendicular to the edge and receiving the rack gear, and a fourth edge parallel to the third edge and facing the third edge, and accommodating the motor. It can be included. According to one embodiment, the motor may be closer to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge. According to one embodiment, the motor may be spaced apart from a portion of the second area disposed within the second housing when the display is viewed from above.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may provide a structure capable of maximizing the expandable range of a display using a motor disposed on one side of a frame cover. The electronic device according to one embodiment may have a relatively thin thickness due to a motor that does not overlap a portion of the display.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a front view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2B is a rear view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2C is a front view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2D is a rear view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of an electronic device cut along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4A is a rear view of the electronic device in a first state with the book cover removed, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 4B is a rear view of the electronic device in a second state with the book cover removed, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of an electronic device cut along line B-B' of FIG. 4A according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a rear view of the front cover of the second housing of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., 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 one 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, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself, where artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software 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. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. 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 application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, 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. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

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

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

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., 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 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with 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 can 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 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can 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 can 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 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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 battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., 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 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made 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 connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in 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 (e.g., 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 one 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 of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can 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 (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 2A is a front view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, FIG. 2B is a rear view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2C is a front view of the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2D is a rear view of the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment.

2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 210 and a second housing. 220, a display 230 (eg, display module 160 of FIG. 1), and a camera 240 (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may be slidable relative to the first housing 210 . For example, the second housing 220 may move within a specified distance along a first direction (eg, +y direction) with respect to the first housing 210 . When the second housing 220 moves along the first direction, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 facing the first direction and the first housing 210 may increase. For another example, the second housing 220 may move within a specified distance along a second direction (eg, -y direction) opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing 210 . When the second housing 220 moves along the second direction, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 facing the first direction and the first housing 210 may decrease. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may linearly reciprocate with respect to the first housing 210 by sliding relative to the first housing 210 . For example, at least a portion of the second housing 220 may be retractable into the first housing 210 or may be withdrawn from the first housing 210 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be called a “slidable electronic device” since the second housing 220 is designed to be slidable with respect to the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 moves at least a portion of the display 230 into the inside of the second housing 220 (or the first housing 210) based on the slide movement of the second housing 220. As it is designed to be rolled up, it can be named a “rollable electronic device”.

According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 is defined as a state in which the second housing 220 moves in the second direction (e.g., a contracted state or a slide-in state). It can be. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may be movable in the first direction, but may not be movable in the second direction. In the first state of the electronic device 200, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 and the first housing 210 may increase, but may not decrease, as the second housing 220 moves. It may not be possible. For another example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, a portion of the second housing 220 may be withdrawn from within the first housing 210, but may not be retractable. According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a state in which the second area 230b of the display 230 is not visually exposed from the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second area 230b of the display 230 is formed by the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. ) and may not be visible from the outside of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the second state of the electronic device 200 is defined as a state in which the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (e.g., an extended state or a slide-out state). It can be. For example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may be movable in the second direction, but may not be movable in the first direction. In the second state of the electronic device 200, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 and the first housing 210 may decrease as the second housing 220 moves, but does not increase. It may not be possible. For another example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, a portion of the second housing 220 may be retractable into the first housing 210, but may not be retractable from the first housing 210. . According to one embodiment, the second state of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a state in which the second area 230b of the display 230 is visually exposed from the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, the second area 230b of the display 230 is drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 200 and is visible from the outside of the electronic device 200. (visible) can.

According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves from the first housing 210 in the first direction, at least a portion of the second housing 220 and/or the second area 230b of the display 230 Can be drawn out from the first housing 210 by the drawn-out length d1 corresponding to the moving distance of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may reciprocate within a specified distance d2. According to one embodiment, the draw length d1 may have a size ranging from approximately 0 to a specified distance d2.

According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device 200 is determined by manual operation by a user, or by a driving module (not shown) disposed inside the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. ), it may be convertible between the second state and/or the first state. According to one embodiment, the driving module may trigger an operation based on a user input. According to one embodiment, user input for triggering the operation of the driving module may include touch input, force touch input, and/or gesture input through the display 230. According to another embodiment, the user input for triggering the operation of the driving module includes voice input (voice input) or input of a physical button exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. can do. According to one embodiment, the driving module may be driven in a semi-automatic manner in which an operation is triggered when a manual operation by an external force of the user is detected.

According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a first shape, and the second state of the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a second shape. For example, the first shape may include a normal state, a collapsed state, or a closed state, and the second shape may include an open state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may form a third state (eg, an intermediate state) that is a state between the first state and the second state. For example, the third state may be referred to as a third shape, and the third shape may include a free stop state.

According to one embodiment, the display 230 may be visible (or viewable) from the outside through the front direction (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device 200 so as to display visual information to the user. . For example, the display 230 may include a flexible display. According to one embodiment, the display 230 is disposed in the second housing 220 and is pulled out from the internal space (not shown) of the electronic device 200 as the second housing 220 moves, or is removed from the electronic device 200. It can be introduced into the internal space of (200). The internal space of the electronic device 200 may refer to the space within the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 formed by combining the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. . For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, at least a portion of the display 230 may be drawn into the internal space of the electronic device 200. With at least a portion of the display 230 inserted into the internal space of the electronic device 200, when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction, at least a portion of the display 230 moves into the internal space of the electronic device 200. It can be withdrawn from the internal space of . For another example, when the second housing 220 moves in the second direction, at least a portion of the display 230 is rolled into the interior of the electronic device 200, thereby entering the internal space of the electronic device 200. It can be. As at least a portion of the display 230 is pulled out or retracted, the area of the display 230 that can be viewed from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be expanded or reduced. According to one embodiment, the display 230 may include a first area 230a and a second area 230b.

According to one embodiment, the first area 230a of the display 230 is permanently visible from the outside of the electronic device 200, regardless of whether the electronic device 200 is in the second state or the first state. This may refer to a possible area of the display 230. For example, the first area 230a may refer to a partial area of the display 230 that is not incorporated into the internal space of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the first area 230a may move together with the second housing 220 when the second housing 220 moves. For example, when the second housing 220 moves along the first or second direction, the first area 230a is located on the front side of the electronic device 200 together with the second housing 220. It may move along one direction or a second direction.

According to one embodiment, the second area 230b of the display 230 is connected to the first area 230a and enters the internal space of the electronic device 200 as the second housing 220 moves. Alternatively, it may be drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 200. For example, the second area 230b of the display 230 may be in a rolled state and inserted into the internal space of the electronic device 200 in the first state of the electronic device 200. The second area 230b of the display 230 may be drawn into the internal space of the electronic device 200 in the first state of the electronic device 200 and may not be visible from the outside. For another example, the second area 230b of the display 230 may be pulled out from the internal space of the electronic device 200 in the second state of the electronic device 200. The second area 230b of the display 230 may be visible from outside the electronic device 200 in the second state.

According to one embodiment, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may include only the first area 230a of the display 230. there is. In the second state of the electronic device 200, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 is at least a portion of the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the display 230. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 includes a book cover 211 surrounding the internal space of the first housing 210 and a rear plate surrounding the rear of the book cover 211 ( 212) may be included. The second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 may include a front cover 221 surrounding the internal space of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the front cover 221 is inserted into the first cover area 221a of the front cover 221, which is not inserted into the inside of the first housing 210, and the front cover 221 is inserted into the inside of the first housing 210. Alternatively, it may include a second cover area 221b that is drawn out. The first cover area 221a of the front cover 221 may always be visible regardless of whether the electronic device 200 is in the second state or the first state. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first cover area 221a of the front cover 221 may form the side surface 220a of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second cover area 221b of the second housing 220 may not be visible in the first state and may be visible in the second state.

The camera 240 may acquire an image of a subject based on receiving light from the outside of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the camera 240 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the camera 240 is installed in the second housing so that it faces the rear of the electronic device 200, which is opposite to the front of the electronic device 200 where the first area 230a of the display 230 is disposed. It can be placed at (220). For example, the camera 240 is disposed on the front cover 221 of the second housing 220, and when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the camera 240 opens the opening 211a formed in the book cover 211. Through this, it may be visible from outside the electronic device 200. For another example, the camera 240 is disposed on the front cover 221 of the second housing 220, and when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the book cover 211 and/or the rear plate ( 212), it may not be visible from the outside of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the camera 240 may include a plurality of cameras. For example, the camera 240 may include a wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a proximity camera, and/or a depth camera. However, the camera 240 is not necessarily limited to including a plurality of cameras and may include one camera.

According to one embodiment, the camera 240 may further include a camera (not shown) aimed at the front of the electronic device 200 where the first area 230a of the display 230 is located. When the camera 240 is aimed at the front of the electronic device 200, the camera 240 is an under-display camera (UDC) disposed below the display 230 (e.g., in the +z direction from the display 230). It may be under display camera). When the camera 240 is an under-display camera, an area of the display 230 corresponding to the position of the camera 240 may not include an inactive area. However, the example in which the camera 240 is arranged is not limited to this. For example, the camera 240 may be a punch hole camera disposed below the display 230. When the camera 240 is a punch hole camera, an area of the display 230 corresponding to the position of the camera 240 may include an inactive area.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a sensor module (not shown) and/or a camera module (not shown) disposed below the display 230. The sensor module may detect the external environment based on information (eg, light) received through the display 230. According to one embodiment, the sensor module includes a receiver, proximity sensor, ultrasonic sensor, gesture sensor, gyro sensor, barometric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, acceleration sensor, grip sensor, color sensor, IR (infrared) sensor, biometric sensor, and temperature sensor. It may include at least one of a sensor, a humidity sensor, a motor encoder, or an indicator. According to one embodiment, at least some sensor modules of the electronic device 200 may be visually exposed to the outside through a partial area of the display 230. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may detect the draw length (eg, d1 or d2) using a sensor module. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may generate retrieval information about the degree of retrieval detected by the sensor. For example, the electronic device 200 may detect and/or confirm the extent to which the second housing 220 has been withdrawn using the withdrawal information. According to one embodiment, the pull-out information may include information about the pull-out length of the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the combined form of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is not limited to the form and combination shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, and other shapes or parts may be used. It may also be implemented by combination and/or combination of.

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an electronic device cut along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment. cross-sectional view).

3A and 3B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display 230, a camera 240, and a battery 250. (For example, the battery 189 in FIG. 1) and a driving unit 260. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be combined with each other to form the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second area 230b of the display 230 may be accommodated in the internal space 201.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a book cover 211, a rear plate 212, and a frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the book cover 211, the rear plate 212, and the frame cover 213 included in the first housing 210 are coupled to each other, so that the second housing 220 is connected to the first housing ( 210), it may not move.

According to one embodiment, the book cover 211 may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200. For example, the book cover 211 may form at least a portion of the side of the electronic device 200 and at least a portion of the rear of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the book cover 211 may provide a surface on which the rear plate 212 is seated. The rear plate 212 may be seated on one side 211b of the book cover 211.

According to one embodiment, the wireless charging antenna 211c may be placed on one side 211b of the book cover 211. The wireless charging antenna 211c may transmit the received power to the battery 250 based on receiving power from outside the electronic device 200. The power delivered to the battery 250 can charge the battery 250. For example, the wireless charging antenna 211c may be referred to as a wireless power consortium (WPC) antenna, but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the book cover 211 includes a conductive material and may function as an antenna radiator. For example, a part of the book cover 211 containing a conductive material may be segmented by another part of the book cover 211 containing a non-conductive material to form an antenna radiator.

According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board 211d may be disposed on one side 211b of the book cover 211. The printed circuit board 211d may electrically connect electronic components disposed on the book cover 211. According to one embodiment, the wireless charging antenna 211c and the printed circuit board 211d may be electrically connected to another printed circuit board 224 disposed on the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, the frame cover 213 may support internal components of the electronic device 200. For example, the frame cover 213 may accommodate at least a portion of the battery 250 and the driving unit 260. The battery 250 and the driving unit 260 may be accommodated in at least one of a recess or a hole included in the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the frame cover 213 may be surrounded by the book cover 211. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, one side 213a of the frame cover 213 on which the battery 250 is disposed is the second side of the book cover 211 and/or the display 230. Area 230b can be faced. For another example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the other side 213b of the frame cover 213 facing one side 213a of the frame cover 213 is the first side of the display 230. It may face the area 230a or the front cover 221. For example, the frame cover 213 may include aluminum as a material, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a front cover 221, a rear cover 222, and a slide cover 223. According to one embodiment, the front cover 221, the rear cover 222, and the slide cover 223 are coupled to each other, so that when the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210, It can be moved together with the second housing 220. The front cover 221 may support internal components of the electronic device 200. For example, the camera 240 may be placed on one side 221c of the front cover 221 facing the internal space 201. The other side 221d of the front cover 221 facing the one side 221c of the front cover 221 is the first area 230a of the display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in the first state. You can face it. According to one embodiment, the rear cover 222 may be coupled to the front cover 221 to protect components of the electronic device 200 disposed on the front cover 221. For example, the rear cover 222 may cover a portion of one side 221c of the front cover 221. According to one embodiment, the slide cover 223 may be disposed on the rear cover 222 and form the outer surface of the electronic device 200 together with the rear plate 212 and the book cover 211. The slide cover 223 may be coupled to one side of the rear cover 222 to protect the rear cover 222 and/or the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, another printed circuit board 224 that is distinct from the printed circuit board 211d may electrically connect various electronic components of the electronic device 200. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) is disposed on another printed circuit board 224 and includes electronic components (e.g., display 230, camera 240, and battery 250). ). The other printed circuit board 224 may be referred to as the main printed circuit board of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the other printed circuit board 224 is the second printed circuit board. It may be placed within the housing 220. For example, another printed circuit board 224 may be placed on one side 221c of the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the display 230 may be bent by at least a portion of the display 230 being rolled into the internal space 201 . According to one embodiment, the display 230 may cover at least a portion of the frame cover 213 and at least a portion of the front cover 221. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the display 230 covers the other side 221d of the front cover 221 and is between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211. Passing through, it may extend toward the internal space 201. The display 230 may pass between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211 and then surround the frame cover 213. The display 230 may cover one side 213a of the frame cover 213 within the internal space 201. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction, the second area 230b of the display 230 may be drawn out from the internal space 201. For example, as the second housing 220 moves in the first direction, the display 230 may pass between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211 and be pulled out from the internal space 201. .

According to one embodiment, the first area 230a of the display 230 may contact the other surface 221d of the front cover 221. For example, the first area 230a may contact the other surface 221d of the front cover 221 and extend parallel to the other surface 221d of the front cover 221. By extending parallel to the other surface 221d of the front cover 221, the first area 230a may have a substantially flat shape. According to one embodiment, the first area 230a of the display 230 may not be deformed as the second housing 220 moves. For example, the first area 230a may move as the second housing 220 moves while maintaining its planar shape.

According to one embodiment, the second area 230b of the display 230 may be deformable as the second housing 220 moves. For example, the second area 230b may be curved and curved within the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is in the first state. When the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (e.g., +y direction), at least a portion of the second area 230b is drawn out from the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200, and the front cover ( It may be parallel to the other surface (221d) of 221). When at least a part of the second area 230b is parallel to the other surface 221d of the front cover 221, at least a part of the second area 230b has no curvature and may have a flat shape. For another example, when the second housing 220 moves in the second direction (e.g., -y direction), at least a portion of the second area 230b enters the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200. It can be. At least a portion of the second area 230b may be curved to have a curvature as it enters the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a guide member 231 and a guide rail 232 that support the display 230. The guide member 231 includes a plurality of bars coupled to each other, and may be manufactured in a shape corresponding to the shape of the second area 230b of the display 230. For example, the guide member 231 may include a plurality of bars extending in a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the first direction (eg, +y direction). The guide member 231 may be disposed in the second area 230b of the display 230. According to one embodiment, the guide member 231 may move together with the display 230 as the display 230 moves. According to one embodiment, in the first state in which the second area 230b of the display 230 is wound within the internal space 201, the guide member 231 moves the second area 230b of the display 230. ) may be wound within the internal space 201.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 232 may guide the movement of the guide member 231. For example, as the display 230 moves, the guide member 231 may move along the guide rail 232 coupled to the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 232 may include a plurality of guide rails 232 spaced apart from each other at both edges of the frame cover 213. For example, the plurality of guide rails 232 may be disposed on both edges of the frame cover 213 spaced apart in a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the driving unit 260 may provide a driving force to the second housing 220 so that the second housing 220 can move relative to the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the driving unit 260 may include a motor 261, a pinion gear 262, and a rack gear 263. The motor 261 may receive power from the battery 250 and provide driving force to the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, the motor 261 is disposed in the first housing 210 and may not move when the second housing 220 moves with respect to the first housing 210. For example, the motor 261 may be placed in a recess formed in the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 is coupled to the motor 261 and may rotate by driving force provided from the motor 261. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 is engaged with the pinion gear 262 and can move according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. For example, the rack gear 263 may linearly reciprocate in the first or second direction according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 may be disposed in the second housing 220. For example, the rack gear 263 may be coupled to the front cover 221 included in the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 may be movable inside the operating space 213p formed in the frame cover 213.

According to one embodiment, when the pinion gear 262 rotates along a first rotation direction (e.g., clockwise in FIG. 3B), the rack gear 263 may move in the first direction (e.g., +y direction). there is. When the rack gear 263 moves along the first direction, the second housing 220 coupled to the rack gear 263 may move along the first direction. As the second housing 220 moves along the first direction, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be expanded. When the pinion gear 262 rotates along the second rotation direction (eg, counterclockwise in FIG. 3B), the rack gear 263 may move in the second direction (eg, -y direction). When the rack gear 263 moves along the second direction, the second housing 220 coupled to the rack gear 263 may move along the second direction. As the second housing 220 moves along the second direction, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be reduced.

In the above description, it has been described that the motor 261 and the pinion gear 262 are disposed in the first housing 210, and the rack gear 263 is disposed in the second housing 220, but the embodiments are limited to this. It may not work. Depending on embodiments, the motor 261 and the pinion gear 262 may be disposed in the second housing 220, and the rack gear 263 may be disposed in the first housing 210.

For example, the display 230 may be expanded or contracted according to movement of the second housing 220 within an expandable range (eg, the designated range d2 in FIGS. 2C and 2). Since the larger the expandable range of the display 230, the more diverse content can be provided to the user, the electronic device 200 may need a structure that can maximize the expandable range of the display 230. The electronic device 200 may require a structure that can minimize the size of the electronic device 200 so that the user can easily carry the electronic device 200 while maximizing the expandable range of the display 230. . Below, a structure that can improve the portability of the electronic device 200 while maximizing the expandable range of the display 230 will be described in detail.

FIG. 4A is a rear view of the electronic device in a first state with the book cover removed, according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a rear view of the electronic device in a second state, with the book cover removed, according to an embodiment. (rear view).

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the electronic device 400 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) according to an embodiment includes a first housing. (410), second housing 420, display 430, camera 440, battery 450, driver 460, first printed circuit board 470, second printed circuit board 480, and It may include a third printed circuit board 490. The first housing 410, second housing 420, display 430, camera 440, battery 450, and driver 460 of FIGS. 4A and 4B are, respectively, of FIGS. 3A and 3B. Since the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the display 230, the camera 240, the battery 250, and the driver 260 may be substantially the same, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 420 may be coupled to the first housing 410 so as to be slidable with respect to the first housing 410 . For example, the second housing 420 moves in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) or a second direction (e.g., -y direction) opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing 410. It may be possible. The first direction may be a direction in which the area of the display 430 that is viewable from the outside of the electronic device 400 expands as the second housing 420 moves. The second direction may be a direction in which the area of the display 430 visible from the outside of the electronic device 400 is reduced as the second housing 420 moves.

According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device 400 includes a first state in which the second housing 420 is movable in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction, and a state in which the second housing 420 can be moved in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction. , may include a second state in which the second housing 420 is movable in the second direction. For example, when the electronic device 400 is in the first state, the second housing 420 may be movable only in the first direction and may not be movable in the second direction. For another example, when the electronic device 400 is in the second state, the second housing 420 may be movable only in the second direction and not in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 410 may include a frame cover 413. The frame cover 413 may support at least a portion of the battery 450 and the driving unit 460. According to one embodiment, the frame cover 413 has a first edge 413c facing the first direction, a second edge facing the first edge 413c and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. It may include the digit 413d. According to one embodiment, the frame cover 413 has a third edge 413e that is substantially perpendicular to the first edge 413c, and a third edge 413e that is substantially perpendicular to the third edge 413e. It may include a fourth edge 413f facing the position 413e. Edge (periphery) may mean an area that includes a boundary that distinguishes the one component from other components among the areas included in one component, and the corresponding expression is used separately below. The same can be used unless otherwise stated. For example, the first edge 413c may include a boundary of the frame cover 413 facing in the first direction. The second edge 413d is spaced apart from the first edge 413c in the second direction and may include a boundary of the frame cover 413 facing the second direction. The third edge 413e may extend from the second edge 413d to the first edge 413c along the first direction. The fourth edge 413f may extend from the second edge 413d to the first edge 413c along the first direction. The fourth edge 413f may face the third edge 413e and be spaced apart from the third edge 413e.

According to one embodiment, the display 430 includes a first area (e.g., the first area 330a in FIGS. 3A and 3B) and a second area 430b (e.g., the second area in FIGS. 3A and 3B). (430b)). According to one embodiment, the display 430 may cover a portion of the frame cover 413. For example, the second area 430b of the display 430 is the first edge 413c and the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413 when the display 430 is viewed from above (e.g., -z direction). Among the two edges 413d, it may overlap a portion of the frame cover 413 including the second edge 413d. For another example, the second area 430b may cover the second edge 413d, a portion of the third edge 413e, and a portion of the fourth edge 413f of the frame cover 413. there is. The second area 430b may not cover the first edge 413c. According to one embodiment, the display 430 may be referred to as a rollable display and/or a flexible display.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 432 (e.g., the guide rail 332 in FIGS. 3A and 3B) guides the movement of the guide member (e.g., the guide member 331 in FIGS. 3A and 3B). You can. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 432 may be disposed on both edges of the frame cover 413 that are spaced apart from each other along a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the first direction. For example, the guide rail 432 may include a plurality of guide rails 432 respectively disposed at the third edge 413e and the fourth edge 413f.

According to one embodiment, the battery 450 may be placed within the frame cover 413. For example, the battery 450 is spaced apart from the first edge 413c, the second edge 413d, the third edge 413e, and the fourth edge 413f of the frame cover 413. It can be. According to one embodiment, the battery 450 may have a shape extending long in the first direction or the second direction, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the driving unit 460 may include a motor 461, a pinion gear 462, and a rack gear 463. The motor 461, pinion gear 462, and rack gear 463 in FIGS. 4A and 4B are the motor 261, pinion gear 262, and rack gear 263 in FIGS. 3A and 3B, respectively. Since they may be substantially the same, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may provide driving force to the second housing 420. For example, the motor 461 may rotate the shaft 461a based on power supplied from the battery 450. As the shaft 461a rotates, the pinion gear 462 rotatably coupled to the motor 461 may rotate. When the pinion gear 462 rotates, the rack gear 463 engaged with the pinion gear 462 may move in the first direction or the second direction. As the rack gear 463 moves, the second housing 420 coupled to the rack gear 463 may move in the direction of movement of the rack gear 463.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 463 may be inserted into the frame cover 413 or pulled out from the frame cover 413 as the second housing 420 moves. The rack gear 463 may be inserted into the third edge 413e of the frame cover 413 or may be extracted from the third edge 413e of the frame cover 413. For example, the third edge 413e may include an operating space 413p that can accommodate the rack gear 463. The rack gear 463 may be moved within the operating space 413p by receiving driving force from the motor 461. For example, the operating space 413p may be an empty space extending in a direction from the first edge 413c to the second edge 413d, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may be disposed close to one end of the rack gear 463 when the electronic device 400 is in the first state. For example, when the electronic device 400 is in the first state, the pinion gear 462 coupled to the motor 461 may be engaged with one end of the rack gear 463 facing the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may be close to the first edge 413c of the first edge 413c and the second edge 413d of the frame cover 413. The movable range r of the rack gear 463 moved by the motor 461 may correspond to the movable range of the second housing 420. As the movement range of the second housing 420 increases, the expandable range of the display 430 increases, so the position of the motor 461 that moves the rack gear 463 may be important. In order to maximize the expandable range of the display 430, the motor 461 may be disposed on a portion of the frame cover 413 facing the first direction in which the display 430 is expanded. For example, when the motor 461 is placed on the second edge 413d of the frame cover 413 facing the second direction opposite to the direction in which the display 430 is expanded, the rack gear 463 may move. Space may not be secured. If space for the rack gear 463 to move is not secured, the expandable range of the display 430 may become relatively small. The electronic device 400 according to one embodiment has a rack because the motor 461 is disposed on the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413 facing the first direction in which the display 430 is expanded. The space in which the gear 463 can move is maximized, thereby providing a structure that maximizes the expandable range of the display 430.

According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may be spaced apart from the second area 430b of the display 430 when the display 430 is viewed from above (eg, -z direction). For example, the motor 461 may be spaced apart from the second area 430b in the first direction when the display 430 is viewed from above (eg, -z direction).

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is in the first state, the motor 461 operates on the side 420a of the second housing 420 facing the first direction and the second side of the frame cover 413. Among the edges 413d, it may be close to the side 420a. The distance in the direction parallel to the first direction from the second edge 413d to the motor 461 is parallel to the first direction from the first edge 413c to the side surface 420a of the second housing 420. It can be longer than the in distance. For example, the length from the side 420a of the second housing 420 to the second edge 413d of the frame cover 413 may correspond to the length of the electronic device 400, and the first edge The distance from 413c to the second edge 413d may correspond to the length of the frame cover 413. If the ratio of the length of the frame cover 413 to the length of the electronic device 400 increases based on when the electronic device 400 is in the first state, the expandable range of the display 430 may increase. . For example, as the length of the frame cover 413 increases, the movable range (r) of the rack gear 463 increases, so that the area of the display 430 and the electronic device 400 when the electronic device 400 is in the first state The difference in the area of the display 430 when the device 400 is in the second state may increase. As the difference in area of the display 430 that occurs as the electronic device 400 switches from the first state to the second state increases, the electronic device 400 can provide content to the user based on various screen ratios. there is. The electronic device 400 according to one embodiment has a frame in which the distance from the first edge 413c to the second edge 413d is greater than the distance from the side 420a to the first edge 413c. By using the cover 413, it is possible to provide a structure capable of maximizing the movable range (r) of the rack gear 463. The electronic device 400 according to one embodiment can maximize the expandable range of the display 430 by the motor 461 disposed at the first edge 413c, so that the user can adjust the display size based on various screen ratios. You can provide content. For example, the screen ratio that the electronic device 400 can provide may be 4:3 when the electronic device 400 is in the first state, and 21:9 when the electronic device 400 is in the second state. However, it is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 is disposed in the second housing 420 and may electrically connect one or more electronic components of the electronic device 400. For example, the first printed circuit board 470 may be electrically connected to a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1) and the display 430. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 may be disposed on one side 421c of the front cover 421.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 extends from the second housing 420 and at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be inserted into the first housing 410 . For example, the first printed circuit board 470 may extend from the front cover 421 and at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be inserted into the frame cover 413 . At least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be accommodated in the receiving space 413g within the frame cover 413. The receiving space 413g of the frame cover 413 may extend from the first edge 413c to the second edge 413d along the fourth edge 413f.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 may be spaced apart from the battery 450 . The first printed circuit board 470 may surround at least a portion of the battery 450 . For example, the first printed circuit board 470 may surround at least a portion of the side surface of the battery 450. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be bent. For example, a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be bent and extended along the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413. A portion of the first printed circuit board 470 extending along the first edge 413c may be electrically connected to the third printed circuit board 490 through a connector.

According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 480 may be electrically connected to the battery 450 and the motor 461. The second printed circuit board 480 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 470 . For example, the second printed circuit board 480 may be electrically connected by a flexible printed circuit board (not shown) extending between the first printed circuit board 470 and the second printed circuit board 480. there is. According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 480 may be disposed within the first housing 410. For example, the second printed circuit board 480 may be placed on the frame cover 413 included in the first housing 410. According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 480 may be spaced apart from the battery 450. For example, the second printed circuit board 480 is spaced apart from the battery 450 and is positioned at the first edge 413c of the first edge 413c and the second edge 413d of the frame cover 413. It may be close to . According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 480 may be disposed on the frame cover 413 adjacent to the motor 461.

According to one embodiment, the third printed circuit board 490 is disposed in the second housing 420 and can electrically connect various components of the electronic device 400. For example, an audio module (eg, audio module 170 in FIG. 1) may be placed on the third printed circuit board 490. According to one embodiment, the third printed circuit board 490 may be disposed between the side 420a of the second housing 420 and the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413. For example, the third printed circuit board 490 may be disposed on one side 421c of the front cover 421 facing the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413. According to one embodiment, the size of the third printed circuit board 490 may be smaller than the size of the first printed circuit board 470. For example, the number of electronic components included in the third printed circuit board 490 may be smaller than the number of electronic components included in the first printed circuit board 470. According to the small size of the third printed circuit board 490, the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413 and the second housing 420 are relatively small in size. It may be placed in the space between the side surfaces 420a.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 may be withdrawn from the first housing 410 or retracted into the first housing 410 as the second housing 420 moves. For example, when the second housing 420 moves in the first direction, the first printed circuit board 470 may move in the first direction and be pulled out from the frame cover 413. For another example, when the second housing 420 moves in the second direction, the first printed circuit board 470 may move along the second direction and be introduced into the frame cover 413. Since the first printed circuit board 470 has a relatively large size so that the electronic device 400 can provide various functions to the user, the first printed circuit board 470 is provided in the first housing 410 And it can occupy both the mounting space in the second housing 420. As the first printed circuit board 470 occupies the mounting space within the first housing 410 and the second housing 420, the first printed circuit board 470 is moved by the second housing 420. 1 may be introduced into housing 410 or may be pulled out from first housing 410.

As described above, the electronic device 400 according to one embodiment operates the display by the motor 461 disposed on the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413 facing the expansion direction of the display 430. A structure that maximizes the expandable range of (430) can be provided. The electronic device 400 according to one embodiment is located at a distance from the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413, which is greater than the distance from the side 420a of the second housing 420 to the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413. By using the frame cover 413 having a longer distance to the second edge 413d, a structure that maximizes the expandable range of the display 430 can be provided.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of an electronic device cut along line B-B' of FIG. 4A according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , according to one embodiment, the first housing 410 may include a book cover 411 (eg, the book cover 211 of FIGS. 3A and 3B). The book cover 411 may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 400.

According to one embodiment, the display 430 may include a first area 430a (eg, first area 230a in FIGS. 3A and 3B) and a second area 430b. According to one embodiment, the first area 430a may be disposed on the other side 421d of the front cover 421, which faces one side 421c of the front cover 421.

According to one embodiment, the guide member 431 (eg, the guide member 331 in FIGS. 3A and 3B) may be disposed in the second area 430b of the display 430. The guide member 431 may include a plurality of bars extending in a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the first direction. The guide member 431 may be disposed only in the second area 430b of the display 430 and not in the first area 430a.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 420 may include a rear cover 422 and a slide cover 423. The rear cover 422 can be coupled to the front cover 421 to protect components inside the front cover 421. According to one embodiment, the rear cover 422 may be coupled to the front cover 421 to face the first area 430a of the display 430. The slide cover 423 may be disposed between the rear cover 422 and the book cover 411. According to one embodiment, the front cover 421, the rear cover 422, and the slide cover 423 can move together relative to the first housing 410.

According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may be disposed between the rear cover 422 and the front cover 421. According to one embodiment, the motor 461 may be spaced apart from the second area 430b of the display 430 along the first direction. For example, when the display 430 is viewed from above (e.g., -z direction), the motor 461 operates only in the first area 430a among the first area 430a and the second area 430b. (only) Can be nested. As the motor 461 is spaced apart from the second area 430b, the motor 461 is a guide disposed in the second area 430b when the display 430 is viewed from above (e.g., -z direction). It may be spaced apart from at least a portion of the member 431. According to one embodiment, the first edge 413c of the frame cover 413 on which the motor 461 is disposed is the first area ( Among the 430a) and second areas 430b, they may overlap only in the first area 430a.

According to one embodiment, as the motor 461 is arranged to be spaced apart from the second area 430b, the thickness (eg, length in the z-axis direction) of the electronic device 400 may decrease. The thickness of the electronic device 400 may correspond to the sum of the thicknesses of each component disposed between the first area 430a of the display 430 and the book cover 411. When the motor 461 is disposed at the first position p1 overlapping the second area 430b, the thickness of the electronic device 400 includes the thickness of each of the second area 430b and the guide member 431. You can. Since the respective thicknesses of the second area 430b and the guide member 431 are included, when the motor 461 is structured to be disposed at the first position p overlapping the second area 430b, the electronic device The thickness of 400 may be increased compared to the case where the motor 461 is disposed at the second position p2 away from the second area 430b. The electronic device 400 according to one embodiment is operated by a motor 461 disposed at a second position p2 in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) from the second area 430b. Since the thickness of the second area 430b and the guide member 431 are excluded from the thickness of the electronic device 400 adjacent to , a structure capable of reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device 400 can be provided.

As described above, the electronic device 400 according to one embodiment maximizes the expandable range of the display 430 by using the motor 461 spaced apart from the second area 430b of the display 430, A structure that can minimize the thickness of the electronic device 400 can be provided.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of a frame cover of a second housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , according to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 470 may include a first part 471 and a second part 472 extending in different directions. According to one embodiment, the first part 471 may extend in the second direction (eg, -y direction). For example, the first portion 471 may extend along the second direction from the camera 440 on one side 421c of the front cover 421. According to one embodiment, the second portion 472 may extend in a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the second direction (eg, -y direction). For example, the second portion 472 may extend from the camera 440 in the third direction on one side 421c of the front cover 421. The second part 472 may be electrically connected to the third printed circuit board 490 through a connector 491. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 may be bent. For example, when the first part 471 and the second part 472 are in vertical contact with each other, the first printed circuit board 470 may have a shape in which at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 470 is bent.

In FIG. 6, the first printed circuit board 470 is shown as including a second portion 472, but this is only an example. Depending on embodiments, the first printed circuit board 470 may not include the second portion 472. When the first printed circuit board 470 does not include the second portion 472, the motor (e.g., the motor 461 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) is mounted on the side 420a of the second housing 420. Can be placed closer. As the motor 461 becomes closer to the side 420a of the second housing 420, the expandable range of the display (e.g., display 430 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) may increase. When the second part 472 is omitted, the connector 491 connecting the third printed circuit board 490 and the first printed circuit board 470 may be disposed in the first part 471.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 420 may include an audio hole 420b. For example, the audio hole 420b may be disposed on the side 420a of the second housing 420 facing the first direction. According to one embodiment, the third printed circuit board 490 may include an audio module (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1). The audio hole 420b may provide a passage through which audio output from the audio module 170 is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 400. For example, when the audio hole 420b is disposed on the other side 420c of the second housing 420 facing the second direction (e.g., -y direction), the electronic device 400 is connected to the other side 420c. ) is adjacent to the display 430, audio information may not be smoothly delivered to the user. In order to smoothly deliver audio information to the user, the audio hole 420b may be placed on the side 420a of the second housing 420 facing the first direction. As the audio hole 420b is disposed on the side 420a of the second housing 420, the third printed circuit board 490 including the audio module 170 is disposed on the side 420a of the second housing 420. ) can be placed close to.

As described above, the electronic device 400 according to one embodiment can provide various functions to the user by using the first printed circuit board 470 on which various electronic components can be mounted within a limited mounting space. there is.

An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 400 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) according to an embodiment includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 410 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) with respect to the first housing. A second housing (e.g., the second housing 420 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) coupled to the first housing to be slidable in a first direction, and one side of the second housing (e.g., FIG. 4A) and a first area (e.g., first area 430a in FIG. 5) in contact with the other surface 421d of the front cover 421 in FIG. 4B, and a second area deformable according to movement of the second housing ( For example, it may include a display (eg, the display 430 of FIGS. 4A and 4B) including the second area 430b of FIGS. 4A and 4B. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a motor (eg, the motor 461 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) that is disposed in the first housing and provides driving force to the second housing. According to one embodiment, the first housing has a first edge facing the first direction (e.g., the first edge 413c in FIGS. 4A and 4B) and the first edge facing the first edge. A frame cover including a second edge (e.g., second edge 413d in FIGS. 4A and 4B) facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and accommodating the motor (e.g., FIGS. 4A and 4B). It may include a frame cover 413). According to one embodiment, the motor may be adjacent to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge. According to one embodiment, the motor may be disposed outside the second area when the display is viewed from above.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board 470 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) disposed in the second housing and including one or more electronic components. More may be included. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board is pulled out from the frame cover when the second housing moves in the first direction, and retracted into the frame cover when the second housing moves in the second direction. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the frame cover has a third edge extending along the second direction to connect the first edge and the second edge (e.g., the third edge in FIGS. 4A and 4B (413e)), and a fourth edge parallel to the third edge and spaced apart from the third edge along a third direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the fourth edge in FIGS. 4A and 4B Edge (413f)) may be included. According to one embodiment, the frame cover extends along the second direction along the fourth edge and includes a receiving space (e.g., receiving space of FIGS. 4A and 4B) for receiving at least a portion of the first printed circuit board. It may further include space (413g).

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board has a first part extending in a second direction (e.g., the first part 471 in FIG. 6) and is connected to the first part and the second direction is vertical. may include a second part (eg, second part 472 in FIG. 6) extending in a third direction.

According to one embodiment, the second housing includes a front cover (e.g., front cover 421 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) in contact with at least a portion of the first area, and one side of the front cover (e.g., FIG. It may further include a rear cover (eg, rear cover 422 of FIG. 5) coupled to the front cover so as to face one side (421c) of the front cover 421 of FIG. 5. According to one embodiment, the motor may be interposed between the front cover and the rear cover.

According to one embodiment, a pinion gear coupled to the motor to be rotatable with respect to the motor (e.g., pinion gear 462 in FIGS. 4A and 4B), and disposed in the second housing and facing in a first direction. One end is in contact with the pinion gear and may further include a rack gear (eg, rack gear 463 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) that can move according to rotation of the pinion gear.

According to one embodiment, the frame cover may further include an operating space (e.g., the operating space 413p in FIGS. 4A and 4B) extending within the third edge along the first direction. According to one embodiment, the rack gear may perform a rectilinear reciprocating motion within the operating space.

According to one embodiment, the motor may be spaced apart from the second area in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, when the display is viewed from above, the first edge may overlap only the first area among the first area and the second area.

According to one embodiment, a guide member (e.g., guide member 431 in FIG. 5) including a plurality of bars disposed in the second region among the first and second regions of the display, and the It is coupled to both edges of the frame cover that are perpendicular to the first edge and face each other, and further includes a guide rail (e.g., guide rail 432 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) that guides the movement of the guide member. can do.

According to one embodiment, the motor may be disposed outside at least a portion of the guide member disposed in the second area when the display is viewed from above.

According to one embodiment, a battery disposed on the frame cover and extending along the first direction to have a length (eg, battery 450 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) may be further included.

According to one embodiment, a book cover (e.g., book cover 211 in FIG. 3A) surrounding the frame cover and forming at least a portion of the outer surface of the first housing, and disposed on one side of the book cover. It may further include a wireless charging antenna (e.g., the wireless charging antenna 211c of FIG. 3A).

According to one embodiment, the second housing is in a first state movable in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction, and in the second direction among the first direction and the second direction. It may be possible to slide between the movable second states. According to one embodiment, the second region, when in the first state, may be disposed within an internal space formed by the first housing and the second housing (e.g., the internal space 401 in FIG. 5). .

According to one embodiment, the second housing may include a side facing the first direction (eg, the side 420a of the second housing 420 in FIGS. 4A and 4B). According to one embodiment, when in the first state, the distance from the motor to the second edge may be longer than the distance from the motor to the side.

According to one embodiment, the second housing may be capable of linear reciprocating movement with respect to the first housing.

According to one embodiment, it is disposed in the second housing and may further include a second printed circuit board (eg, the third printed circuit board 490 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) on which the audio module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the second housing may include an audio hole (e.g., audio hole 420b in FIG. 6) that provides a passage through which audio output from the audio module is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device. there is.

An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 400 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) according to an embodiment includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 410 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) with respect to the first housing. A second housing (e.g., the second housing 420 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) coupled to the first housing to be slidable in a first direction, and one side of the second housing (e.g., FIG. 4A) and a first area (e.g., first area 430a in FIG. 5) in contact with the other surface 421d of the front cover 421 in FIG. 4B, and a second area deformable according to movement of the second housing ( For example, it may include a display (eg, the display 430 of FIGS. 4A and 4B) including the second area 430b of FIGS. 4A and 4B. According to one embodiment, the electronic device is disposed in the first housing and includes a motor (e.g., motor 461 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) that provides driving force to the second housing, and rotatably coupled to the motor. a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear 462 in FIGS. 4A and 4B), and a rack gear (e.g., the pinion gear 462 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) that is disposed in the second housing and engages the pinion gear, thereby moving according to the rotation of the pinion gear. It may include the rack gear 463 of FIGS. 4A and 4B). According to one embodiment, the first housing has a first edge facing the first direction (e.g., the first edge 413c in FIGS. 4A and 4B), is spaced apart from the first edge, and has a first edge facing the first direction. a second edge facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, a third edge perpendicular to the first edge and receiving the rack gear (e.g., third edge 413e in FIGS. 4A and 4B) , and a fourth edge parallel to the third edge and facing the third edge (e.g., the fourth edge 413f in FIGS. 4A and 4B), and a frame cover that accommodates the motor. (For example, the frame cover 413 of FIGS. 4A and 4B) may be included. According to one embodiment, the motor may be closer to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge. According to one embodiment, the motor may be spaced apart from a portion of the second area disposed within the second housing when the display is viewed from above.

According to one embodiment, the second area may overlap a portion of the frame cover including the second edge among the first edge and the second edge when the display is viewed from above. there is. According to one embodiment, the motor may be spaced apart from the second area in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, it may further include a first printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board 470 of FIGS. 4A and 4B) disposed in the second housing and including one or more electronic components. . According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board may be retracted into the frame cover while facing the rack gear or withdrawn from the frame cover as the second housing moves.

According to one embodiment, the frame cover has an accommodating space (e.g., accommodating space 413g in FIGS. 4A and 4B ) extending along the fourth edge in a direction from the first edge toward the second edge. )) may further be included. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board may be movable within the accommodation space as the second housing moves.

According to one embodiment, it may further include a battery (eg, battery 450 in FIGS. 4A and 4B) disposed between the third edge and the fourth edge.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (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 any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), 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 logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple 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 component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing arranged to be slidable relative to the first housing;
A rollable comprising a first area exposed to the outside of the electronic device in the slide-in state of the second housing, and a second area exposed to the outside of the electronic device in the slide-out state of the second housing. display;
a guide member disposed on one side of the rollable display to support at least a portion of the rollable display;
a motor disposed in the first housing and providing driving force to drive the second housing;
a battery disposed in the first housing and supplying power to the motor;
a pinion gear disposed in the first housing and rotatable based on a driving force of the motor; and
It includes a rack gear disposed in the second housing and movable in engagement with the pinion gear,
In the slide-in state of the second housing, the second area of the rollable display is,
When the rollable display is viewed from above, it is arranged so as not to overlap the motor,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
a first printed circuit board disposed in the second housing; and
a second printed circuit board disposed in the first housing; Including,
The first printed circuit board is,
the second printed circuit board, and spaced apart from the battery and surrounding at least a portion of a side of the battery,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The second housing is,
capable of moving in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction,
The first housing is,
It includes a first edge facing the first direction and a second edge facing the first edge and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a frame cover accommodating the motor,
The motor is,
Among the first edge and the second edge, it is closer to the first edge and is spaced apart from the second area when the rollable display is viewed from above.
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 3,
a first printed circuit board disposed in the second housing and including one or more electronic components; It further includes,
The first printed circuit board is,
Can be retracted into the frame cover or withdrawn from the frame cover according to movement of the second housing,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 4,
The frame cover is,
a third edge perpendicular to the first edge and facing the shaft of the motor;
a fourth edge parallel to the third edge and facing the third edge; and
a receiving space extending along the fourth edge in a direction from the first edge to the second edge and accommodating at least a portion of the first printed circuit board; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 4,
The first printed circuit board is,
A portion is bent and extends along the first edge,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The second housing is,
a front cover coupled to a portion of the rollable display; and
a rear cover coupled to the front cover to face the portion of the rollable display; It further includes,
The motor is,
disposed between the front cover and the rear cover,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 3,
The frame cover is,
an operating space extending from the first edge toward the second edge; It further includes,
The rack gear is,
movable within the operating space,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 3,
The motor is,
Spaced apart from the second area in the first direction,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 3,
The first edge is,
When the rollable display is viewed from above, among the first area and the second area, overlapping the first area,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
a guide rail disposed within the first housing and guiding movement of the guide member; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The motor is,
When the rollable display is viewed from above, it is spaced apart from at least a portion of the guide member disposed in the second area,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The second housing is,
A first state capable of moving in the first direction among a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a second state capable of moving in the second direction among the first direction and the second direction. It is possible to slide between
The second area is,
When in the first state, disposed within an internal space formed by the first housing and the second housing,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 13,
The second housing is,
a side facing the first direction; Including,
The motor is,
When in the first state, among the side and the second edge, closer to the side,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
a second printed circuit board disposed within the second housing and on which an audio module is disposed; It further includes,
The second housing is,
an audio hole that provides a passage through which audio output from the audio module is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device; Including,
Electronic devices.
In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing coupled to the first housing so as to be slidable in a first direction with respect to the first housing;
a display including a first area in contact with one surface of the second housing and a second area deformable according to movement of the second housing;
a motor disposed within the first housing and providing driving force to the second housing;
a pinion gear rotatably coupled to the motor; and
a rack gear disposed in the second housing, engaged with the pinion gear, and movable according to rotation of the pinion gear; Including,
The first housing is,
A first edge facing the first direction, a second edge spaced apart from the first edge and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, perpendicular to the first edge and receiving the rack gear. a frame cover including a third edge and a fourth edge parallel to the third edge and facing the third edge, and accommodating the motor;
The motor is,
Among the first edge and the second edge, it is closer to the first edge and is spaced apart from a portion of the second area disposed in the second housing when the display is viewed from above,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 16,
The second area is,
When the display is viewed from above, a portion of the frame cover including the first edge and the second edge overlaps,
The motor is,
Spaced apart from the second area in the first direction,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 16,
a first printed circuit board disposed in the second housing and including one or more electronic components; It further includes,
The first printed circuit board is,
As the second housing moves, it faces the rack gear and can be retracted into the frame cover or withdrawn from the frame cover.
Electronic devices.
According to clause 18,
The frame cover is,
a receiving space extending along the fourth edge in a direction from the first edge toward the second edge; It further includes,
The first printed circuit board is,
Moveable within the receiving space according to movement of the second housing,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 16,
a battery disposed between the third edge and the fourth edge; Containing more,
Electronic devices.

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