KR20230137799A - Gear structure and electronic device with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a second housing; a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing; a rollable display including a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, the rollable display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing; a motor disposed within the second housing and configured to provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing; and a gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing, wherein the gear structure includes: a first gear portion connected to the motor; a second gear unit connected to the first gear unit and receiving power of the motor through the first gear unit; a third gear unit connected to or disconnected from the second gear unit; And it may include a rack gear disposed in the first housing and connected to the third gear unit. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Gear structure and electronic device including the same {GEAR STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, gear structures and electronic devices including the same.

Thanks to remarkable developments in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed so that they can be carried and used for communication.

Electronic devices refer to devices that perform specific functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, or vehicle navigation devices. It can mean. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more common, recently, various functions can be installed in a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, etc., or functions such as schedule management or electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. It is becoming. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

As mobile communication services expand into the area of multimedia services, the size of the display of an electronic device may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages.

Electronic devices (eg, portable terminals) include displays that are flat or have a flat and curved surface. Electronic devices including displays may have limitations in implementing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Accordingly, electronic devices including rollable displays are being studied.

In an electronic device including a rollable display, when a slide operation is implemented, the area of some areas of the display and/or the electronic device may be expanded or reduced. An electronic device including a rollable display may include a motor and a gear structure connected thereto to expand the size of a portion of the electronic device.

As an example, the motor may be disposed in at least one portion of the electronic device, and the gear structure may be disposed in a portion different from the at least one portion of the electronic device. For example, the motor may be rotated in one direction or in another direction opposite to the one direction, thereby allowing the gear structure connected to the motor to slide in the first direction or in the second direction opposite to the first direction. there is.

When an electronic device including a rollable display is dropped, external shock may be applied to the housing that forms the exterior of the electronic device. At this time, there is a risk that the motor and gear structures disposed inside the electronic device may be damaged or damaged by momentary external shock while they are engaged with each other.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a gear structure in which the dynamic connection between at least a portion of the gear structure and a motor can be disconnected when an external impact is applied to the electronic device, and an electronic device including the same can be provided.

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

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a second housing; a first housing that slides relative to the second housing; a rollable display including a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, the rollable display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing; a motor disposed within the second housing and configured to provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing; and a gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing, wherein the gear structure includes: a first gear portion connected to the motor; a second gear unit connected to the first gear unit and receiving power of the motor through the first gear unit; a third gear unit connected to or disconnected from the second gear unit; And it may include a rack gear disposed in the first housing and connected to the third gear unit.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a second housing; a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing; A display comprising a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, and configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing, within the second housing. A motor disposed and configured to provide a driving force for the slide movement of the first housing, a gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing, and disposed in the second housing, and at least one of the gear structures and a driving member configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of a portion, wherein the gear structure includes a first gear unit, a 2-1 gear, and a 2-2 gear connected to the motor, and the second gear unit -1 gear includes a second gear part connected to the first gear part, a 3-1 gear and a 3-2 gear, and the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear or the first gear part. A third gear unit configured to be disconnected from the 2-2 gear and a rack gear disposed in the first housing and connected to the 3-2 gear, wherein the third gear unit, when in the first mode, When the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear and in the second mode, the 3-1 gear may be configured to be disconnected from the 2-2 gear.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when an external impact is applied to the electronic device, the dynamic connection between at least a portion of the gear structure and the motor structure may be released.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when an external impact is applied to an electronic device, breakage or damage to the gear structure or motor structure can be prevented.

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 diagram illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and is a diagram illustrating the electronic device of FIG. 2B when viewed from the opposite direction to that of FIG. 2B.
3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view showing a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view showing an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of an electronic device and a motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between an electronic device and a motor structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing a coupled state of a gear structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7B is a perspective view of a second gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the second gear unit viewed from a different direction than FIG. 7B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7D is a perspective view of a third gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7E is a perspective view of the third gear unit viewed from a different direction than FIG. 7D according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 7f is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a second gear unit and a third gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 7g is a perspective view showing a driving member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 7h is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a driving member and a gear structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a gear structure and a gear frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a gear structure and a gear frame viewed from a different direction than FIG. 8A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9C is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 9B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 10A is a perspective view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically connected according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 10b is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically connected according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically disconnected, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically disconnected, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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 at least one of 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 on which the artificial intelligence model 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.

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, wearable 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 included and provided 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 StoreTM) 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.

In FIGS. 2A to 11B below, a spatial coordinate system is shown for convenience of explanation. 2A to 11B, the shown X-axis direction can be defined and interpreted as the width direction of the electronic device and its components, and the shown Y-axis direction can be defined and interpreted as the longitudinal direction or the longitudinal direction of the electronic device and its components. It can be defined and interpreted as the slide movement direction, and the depicted Z-axis direction can be defined and interpreted as the thickness direction of the electronic device and its components.

FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and is a diagram illustrating the electronic device of FIG. 2B when viewed from the opposite direction to that of FIG. 2B.

The state of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2A may be referred to as a slide-in state or a first state of the electronic device 200 or the housings 201 and 202. For example, the first state is a state in which the first housing 201 is closed with respect to the second housing 202 or a state in which the second display area A2 is stored in the housings 201 and 202. can be defined. The state of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2B or 2C may be referred to as a slide-out state or a second state. For example, the second state is a state in which the first housing 201 is open with respect to the second housing 202 or the second display area A2 is exposed to the outside of the housings 201 and 202. It can be defined as a state. Depending on the embodiment, “closed state” may be defined and/or interpreted as a state in which the electronic device is closed, and “open state” may be defined and/or interpreted as a state in which the electronic device is open. /or may be interpreted.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and/or 2B , when viewed from the front of the electronic device 200, the display 203 (e.g., a flexible display or rollable display) is oriented upward (e.g., + in FIGS. 2A to 2C). It shows a structure that expands in the Y direction. However, the expansion direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (e.g., the upward direction), and the electronic device 200 extends the display 203 in the right direction (e.g., the +X direction in FIGS. 2A to 2C). ), the design can be changed to be expandable in the left direction (e.g., -X direction in FIGS. 2A to 2C), or downward direction (e.g., -Y direction in FIGS. 2A to 2C).

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C , the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may include housings 201 and 202 and/or a display 203 . According to various embodiments, the housings 201 and 202 may include a second housing 202 and a first housing 201 movably disposed with respect to the second housing 202 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be interpreted as a structure in which the second housing 202 is arranged to be slidably movable on the first housing 201 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may be arranged to be able to reciprocate a certain distance in the direction shown with respect to the second housing 202, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ①. The configuration of the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 2C may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may be called, for example, a first structure, a slide unit, or a slide housing, and may be arranged to be reciprocatable relative to the second housing 202. In one embodiment, the first housing 201 may be movable relative to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be called, for example, a second structure, a main part, or a main housing. According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may accommodate at least a portion of the first housing 201 and guide the slide movement of the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1 or the second display area A2) may be visually exposed to the outside of the housings 201 and 202. According to one embodiment, the housings 201 and 202 can accommodate various electrical and electrical components such as a main circuit board or a battery. According to one embodiment, within the housings 201 and 202, there are electrical components such as a motor, battery, speaker, SIM socket, sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and/or an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). A main circuit board equipped with components can be placed.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may include a first plate 211 (eg, a front cover). According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the first plate 211 may include first sidewalls 211a, 211b, and 211c to surround at least a portion of the display 203. According to one embodiment, the first side walls 211a, 211b, and 211c include a 1-1 side wall 211a, a 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and a 1-1 side wall 211b. 1 It may include a first-third side wall (211c) extending from the side wall (211a). The 1-3 side wall 211c may be arranged substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall 211b. According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed or arranged substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is closed (e.g., Figure 2a), the 1-2 side wall 211b faces the 2-2 side wall 221b of the second housing 202, and , the 1-3 side wall 211c may face the 2-3 side wall 221c of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the first plate 211, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed as one piece. According to another embodiment, the first plate 211, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c are formed into separate housings and are combined or Can be assembled.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may be referred to as a second structure, a main portion, or a main housing. The second housing 202 may include a second plate 221 (eg, a book cover).

According to various embodiments, the second plate 221 includes second side walls 221a, 221b, and 221c to surround at least a portion of the first housing 201 (or at least a portion of the first plate 211). can do. According to one embodiment, the second side walls 221a, 221b, and 221c include a 2-1 side wall 221a, a 2-2 side wall 221b extending from the 2-1 side wall 221a, and a 2-1 side wall 221b. It may include a second-third side wall (221c) extending from the first side wall (221a). The 2-3 side wall 221c may be arranged substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall 221b. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 side wall 221a may be substantially perpendicular to the 2-2 side wall 221b and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c. According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall 221b may face the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 2-3 side wall 221c may face the 1-3 side wall 211c. For example, when the electronic device 101 is closed (e.g., Figure 2a), the 2-2 side wall 221b covers at least a portion of the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 2-3 side wall ( 221c) may cover at least a portion of the first-third side wall 211c. According to one embodiment, the second plate 221, the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c may be formed as one piece. According to another embodiment, the second plate 221, the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c are formed into separate housings and are combined or Can be assembled.

According to various embodiments, the second plate 221 may have one side (e.g., front face) open or formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the first plate 211. You can. For example, the first plate 211 is at least partially surrounded by the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and the 2-3 side wall 221c. 211), and can slide in the direction of arrow ① while being guided by the second plate 221. For example, at least a portion of the first housing 201 is surrounded by the second housing 202, and can slide in the direction indicated by arrow ① while being guided by the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, the second plate 221 may be configured to cover at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 (e.g., the second display area A2) may be accommodated inside the second housing 202, and may be stored in the second plate 221 and/or the second- 1 The side wall 221a may cover at least a portion (eg, the second display area A2) of the display 203 stored in the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a display 203. For example, the display 203 may be interpreted as a flexible display or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the second display area A2) may slide based on the slide movement of the first housing 201.

According to one embodiment, the display 203 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 based on the slide movement of the first display area A1 and the first housing 201 (or first plate 211). It may include a second display area (A2) configured to do so.

According to one embodiment, the display 203 may include or be disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. The configuration of the display 203 in FIGS. 2 and 3 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the display module 160 in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the display 203 may include a first display area A1 and a second display area A2. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be an area that is always visible from the outside of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be interpreted as an area that cannot be located inside the housings 201 and 202 and/or the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1 and is inserted or stored into the second housing 202 according to the slide movement of the first housing 201. It may be visually exposed to the outside of the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, the second display area A2 moves while being guided by a support structure (e.g., the support structure 330 of FIG. 3) substantially mounted within the second housing 202 and moves to the second housing (202). 202), may be stored in a space formed between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202, or may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on a slide movement of the first housing 201 in the longitudinal direction (eg, the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, at least a portion of the second display area A2 may move based on the slide movement of the first housing 201 while being guided by a support structure (e.g., the support structure 330 in FIG. 3). . For example, at least a portion of the second display area A2 may be unfolded or rolled together with at least a portion of the support structure (eg, the support structure 330 of FIG. 3 ).

According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the first housing 201, when the first housing 201 moves from a closed state to an open state (e.g., FIG. 2A to FIG. 2B), the second display area A2 ) may gradually be exposed to the outside of the housings 201 and 202 and form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area A1. In one embodiment, the second display area A2 may be at least partially accommodated inside the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the first housing 201, when the first housing 201 moves from an open state to a closed state (e.g., from FIG. 2B to FIG. 2A), the second display area A2 ) is gradually stored inside the housings 201 and 202, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 may be rolled up.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 is open with respect to the second housing 220 in a first direction (e.g., arrow ① direction) parallel to the second plate 221 and the second side wall 221b. (e.g., see FIG. 2B or FIG. 2C) and may be moved to a closed state (e.g., see FIG. 2A). In the closed state, the first housing 201 may be placed at a first distance from the 2-1 side wall 221a. In the open state, the first housing 201 may be moved to be placed at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the first plate 211, when the first housing 210 is moved from the closed state to the open state, the bendable portion of the display 203 (e.g., the second display area At least a portion of (A2)) may be configured to form a substantially flat surface. According to one embodiment, the display 203 may include a flexible touchscreen display layer.

According to one embodiment, the audio modules 213, 223, and 225 may include speaker holes 213 and 223 or microphone holes 225. The speaker holes 213 and 223 may include a receiver hole 213 or an external external speaker hole 223. A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole 225, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of the sound. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 213 and 223 and the microphone hole 225 may be implemented as one hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes 213 and 223 (eg, a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the receiver hole 213 may be placed in the first housing 201, and the external speaker hole 223 or microphone hole 225 may be placed in the second housing 202. According to another embodiment, the external speaker hole 223 may be disposed on the back of the first plate 211 (eg, the surface shown in FIG. 2C) or on the side of the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the microphone hole 225 may be disposed on the side of the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 214 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. The sensor module 214 is, for example, a first sensor module 214 (e.g., a proximity sensor) disposed on the front side (e.g., the side shown in FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B) of the first plate 211 and/ Or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., fingerprint sensor) and/or a third sensor module 234 (e.g., HRM) disposed on the rear side (e.g., the side shown in FIG. 2C) of the first plate 211 sensor) may be included. The electronic device 200 may include sensor modules not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor or an illuminance sensor.

According to one embodiment, the camera modules 215 and 235 include a first camera module 215 disposed on the front side of the first plate 211 (e.g., the side shown in Figure 2a or 2b), and a first It may include a second camera module 235 disposed on the rear side of the plate 211 (eg, the side shown in FIG. 2C). The first camera module 215 or the second camera module 235 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 215 disposed on the display 203 may be configured as an under display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module 235 may be disposed on one side of the second housing 202 (or the second plate 221).

According to one embodiment, the key input device 227 may be disposed on the second side wall 221b or the third side wall 221c of the second housing 202. The electronic device 200 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 227 may be located in one area of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 210.

According to one embodiment, the indicator 216 may be disposed on the front side of the first plate 211 (eg, the side shown in FIG. 2A or FIG. 2C). For example, the indicator 216 may include an LED if it can provide status information of the electronic device 200 in the form of light.

According to one embodiment, the connector holes 231 and 232 are a first connector hole 231 that can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device, and or It may include a second connector hole (or earphone jack) 232 that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the first connector hole 231 or the second connector hole 232 may be disposed or formed on the 2-1 side wall 221a of the second housing 202 or the second plate 221. there is. According to some embodiments, the first connector hole 231 or the second connector hole 232 may be omitted.

3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A) includes a first housing 301, a second housing 302, and a display ( 303), a battery 340, a printed circuit board 360, a guide rail 370, and/or a motor structure 350.

The configuration of the first housing 301, the second housing 302, and/or the display 303 in FIG. 3 is similar to the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and/or the display in FIGS. 2A to 2C ( Part or all of the composition may be the same as 303).

According to various embodiments, the first housing 301 (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIGS. 2A to 2C) includes a first plate 311 (e.g., the first plate 311 in FIGS. 2A to 2C). )), a rear cover 317, and/or a first back cover 319.

According to various embodiments, a second housing 302 (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIGS. 2A to 2C), a second plate 321 (e.g., the second plate 321 in FIGS. 2A to 2C) ), a guide frame 325, a battery plate 327, and/or a second back cover 329.

In one embodiment, the components 311, 317, and 319 of the first housing 301 are attached to the second housing 302 according to the slide operation (e.g., opening or closing operation) of the electronic device 300. It can be interpreted as components that move relative to each other. In one embodiment, the components 321, 325, 327, and 329 of the second housing 302 are relatively moved according to the slide operation (e.g., opening or closing operation) of the electronic device 300. 1 The components 311, 317, and 319 of the housing 301 may be interpreted as components having a fixed position or arrangement.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display 303 (e.g., the display 203 of FIGS. 2A to 2C) is inside the first housing 301 and/or the second housing 302 or a combination thereof. It can be placed in the formed internal space. According to one embodiment, the display 303 includes a first display area A1 disposed on the first housing 301 or the first plate 311 (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 2B) and It may include a second display area A2 (eg, second display area A2 in FIG. 2B) extending from the first display area A1.

According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may be an area where at least a portion of the display 303 is bent. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 is disposed on one side of the first plate 311 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIG. 3) and is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 300. It can be. The second display area A2 includes the first plate 311 and the second plate 322 so as not to be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is closed (e.g., FIG. 2A). ) can be placed between. The second display area A2 may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is open (eg, FIG. 2B).

For example, the first plate 311 and/or the first housing 301 slide out relative to the second plate 321 and/or the second housing 302 (e.g., +Y direction in FIG. 3). When sliding, the second display area (A2) may slide along with the first display area (A1) in the slide movement direction (e.g., +Y direction in FIG. 3), and the second display area (A2) This may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 300. At this time, the curled portion of the second display area A2 may be unfolded to form a substantially flat surface with the first display area A1.

For example, the first plate 311 and/or the first housing 301 slides in a direction (e.g., -Y direction in FIG. 3) with respect to the second plate 321 and/or the second housing 302. When sliding, the second display area (A2) may slide along with the first display area (A1) in the slide movement direction (e.g., -Y direction in FIG. 3), and the second display area (A2) At least a portion of may be stored in a rolled shape between the first plate 311 and the second plate 321.

According to one embodiment, the first plate 311 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. At least a portion of the display 303 may be disposed on one side of the first plate 311 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIG. 3) and on the other side (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 3). A printed circuit board 360 may be disposed.

According to one embodiment, the second plate 321 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the second plate 321 may be formed to surround or cover at least a portion of the first plate 311 or the display 303. According to one embodiment, the second back cover 329 may be configured to cover at least a portion of one surface (eg, the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 3) of the second plate 321.

According to one embodiment, the second plate 321 has an electrical component 390 (e.g., a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a magnetic secure transmission (MST)) on the one surface (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 3). ) An antenna, a wireless charging module (WCM), or a printed circuit board) may be placed and/or mounted, and the second back cover 329 may be configured to cover the electrical components. According to some embodiments, at least some of the electrical components (e.g., near field communication (NFC) antenna, magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna, wireless charging module (WCM)) may be disposed on the rear cover 317.

According to one embodiment, at least one of the first back cover 319 and the second back cover 329 may be made of a material that does not transmit light. According to another embodiment, at least one of the first back cover 319 and the second back cover 329 may be formed of a material that transmits light.

According to one embodiment, the guide frame 325 may be disposed inside the second plate 321. According to one embodiment, the guide frame 325 can accommodate the battery 340. According to one embodiment, the battery 340 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 360 or various electrical components and may supply power to the printed circuit board 360 or various electrical components.

According to one embodiment, the battery 340 may be placed in a groove formed in the guide frame 325. According to one embodiment, the battery plate 327 may be disposed on one side of the battery 340 (eg, the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 3) to protect the battery 340.

According to one embodiment, the rear cover 317 may be placed on one side of the battery plate 327. According to one embodiment, the rear cover 317 may be slidably moved by following the slide movement of the first plate 311. According to one embodiment, the rear cover 317 may be fixed to the first plate 311.

According to one embodiment, the first back cover 319 may be fixed to the rear cover 317 or the first plate 311. The first back cover 319 may be slidably moved by following the slide movement of the first plate 311. According to one embodiment, the first back cover 319 may protect the printed circuit board 360 disposed on the rear cover 317 or the first plate 311.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 370 may guide the movement of the display 303. The guide rail 370 may be coupled to or fixed to the guide frame 325 and/or the second plate 311.

According to one embodiment, support structure 330 (or multi-bar structure 330) may support display 303. According to one embodiment, the support structure 330 may support at least a portion of the first display area A1 or at least a portion of the second display area A2. For example, support structure 330 may be connected to display 303. For example, support structure 330 may be adhered to display 303 via adhesive and/or adhesive tape. In one embodiment, the support structure 330 may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area A2. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display 303 and the support structure 330 may be located between the first plate 311 and the second plate 321 . According to one embodiment, as the first housing 301 slides, the support structure 303 may move relative to the second housing 302. When the support structure 330 is in a closed state (eg, FIG. 2A ), most of the structure may be housed inside the second housing 302 or the inside of the second plate 321 .

According to various embodiments, support structure 330 may include a plurality of bars. The plurality of bars may extend in a straight line. According to various embodiments, each bar may slide along a groove formed in the guide rail 370 while maintaining a parallel state to other adjacent bars. According to one embodiment, as the first plate 311 slides, the plurality of bars may be arranged in a curved shape or a flat shape. For example, as the first plate 311 slides, the support structure 330 faces the 2-1 side wall 321a (e.g., the 2-1 side wall 221a of FIGS. 2A to 2C). A portion of the support structure 330 may form a curved surface, and other parts of the support structure 330 that do not face each other may form a flat surface.

According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 of the display 303 is mounted or supported on the support structure 330, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 in the open state (e.g., FIG. 2B) may be exposed to the outside of the second housing 302 or the outside of the second plate 321 together with the first display area A1. In a state in which the second display area A2 is exposed to the outside of the second housing 202, the support structure 330 may support or maintain the second display area A2 in a flat state by forming a substantially flat surface. . According to one embodiment, support structure 330 may be replaced with a flexible, integral support member (not shown). According to one embodiment, the support structure 330 may be interpreted as a display support multi-bar, a multi-bar structure, or a multi-joint hinge structure.

According to various embodiments, the guide rail 370 may guide the movement of a plurality of bars. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 370 may include a groove-shaped rail formed inside the guide rail 370 and a protruding portion located inside the guide rail. At least a portion of the protruding portion may be surrounded by a rail. According to one embodiment, the support structure 330 can move while maintaining a fit state with the groove-shaped rail. For example, the plurality of bars may slide along the rail while being caught in the groove-shaped rail.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 is opened (eg, a slide-out operation), the size of the area where the display 303 is exposed to the outside may increase. For example, the first plate 311 connected to the motor 351 by driving the motor 351 of the motor structure 350 (e.g., driving for display slide-out) and/or by an external force provided by the user. may slide out, and the plurality of bars of the support structure 330 may slide out along the rails of the guide rail 370. For example, the curled portion of support structure 330 may be unfolded. Accordingly, the second display area A2 accommodated between the first plate 311 and the second plate 321 may be exposed to the front.

According to one embodiment, in order to transmit power for the first plate 311 to slide relative to the guide frame 325 and/or the second plate 321, the motor 351 uses the first plate ( 311), and the rack gear of the gear structure 352 may be structurally connected to the guide frame 325 and/or the second plate 321.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 is closed (eg, a slide-in operation), the size of the area where the display 303 is exposed to the outside may be reduced. For example, by driving the motor 351 (e.g., driving for display slide-in) and/or an external force provided by the user, the first plate 311 on which the motor 351 is disposed slides in, A plurality of bars of the support structure 330 may slide in along the rails of the guide rail 370. For example, the unfolded portion of support structure 330 may be rolled up. Accordingly, the expanded second display area A2 is rolled between the first plate 311 and the second plate 321, and the inside of the second plate 321 or the first plate 311 and the second plate 321 ) can be accommodated in the internal space formed by.

According to one embodiment, the motor structure 350 may include a motor 351 and a gear structure 352. According to one embodiment, the gear structure 352 may include a pinion gear connected to the motor 351 and a rack gear connected to the pinion gear. According to one embodiment, the motor 351 may be coupled to the first plate 311, and the rack gear of the gear structure 352 may be coupled to the guide frame 325. According to another embodiment, the rack gear of the gear structure 352 may be coupled to the second plate 321. According to some embodiments, the motor 351 may be coupled to the guide frame 325 or the second plate 321, and the rack gear of the gear structure 352 may be coupled to the first plate 311. Depending on the embodiment, the motor 351 is defined and interpreted as being fixed to, coupled to, or disposed on the first plate 311, the guide frame 325, or the second plate 321, and the gear structure 352 The rack gear may be defined and interpreted as being fixed to, coupled to, or disposed on the guide frame 325, the second plate 321, or the first plate 311. Additionally, depending on the embodiment, the rack gear of the motor 351 and the gear structure 352 may provide various driving forces for the first housing 301 to slide relative to the second housing 302. It can have a batch relationship or a combination relationship.

According to one embodiment, the pinion gear connected to the motor 351 rotates in one direction on the rack gear, so that the first plate 311 moves in a first slide direction (e.g., + in FIG. 3) with respect to the second plate 321. It can be slided in the Y direction). According to one embodiment, the pinion gear connected to the motor 351 rotates in the other direction opposite to the one direction on the rack gear 352, so that the first plate 311 moves relative to the second plate 321. 2 It can be slid in the slide direction (e.g. -Y direction in FIG. 3).

According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board 360 may include a first printed circuit board 361, a second printed circuit board 362, and a third printed circuit board 363. According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board 360 may be placed on the first plate 311 or the second plate 321.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 361 may be a power printed circuit board (PCB). The first printed circuit board 361 is electrically connected to the battery 340, receives power from the battery 340, and is connected to other electrical components that are directly or indirectly electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 361. Power can be supplied. Additionally, the first printed circuit board 361 may transmit various signals (eg, commands or data) between various electrical components.

According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 362 includes a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), and/or an interface (e.g., FIG. 1 interface 177) may be installed. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

According to one embodiment, the third printed circuit board 363 may be disposed inside the first plate 311. The third printed circuit board 363 may move following the movement of the first plate 311. The third printed circuit board 363 may include various electrical components. According to one embodiment, the third printed circuit board 363 may be electrically connected to a camera module (eg, the camera modules 215 and 235 of FIGS. 2A to 2C).

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view showing a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view showing an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4A to 4B, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) includes a first plate 311, a second plate 321, a display 303, and a guide frame ( 325) and/or a support structure 330.

The configuration of the first plate 311, the second plate 321, the display 303, the guide frame 325, and/or the support structure 330 in FIGS. 4A to 4B is similar to the first plate 311 in FIG. 3. ), some or all of the configuration of the second plate 321, display 303, guide frame 325, and/or support structure 330 may be the same.

Referring to FIG. 4A, a closed state of the electronic device 300 is shown. Referring to FIG. 4B, an open state of the electronic device 300 is shown.

When the electronic device 300 changes from a closed state (e.g., Figure 4a) to an open state (e.g., Figure 4b), the first plate 311 moves in a first slide direction with respect to the second plate 321 (e.g., Figure 4b). It can be slid in the +Y direction of FIGS. 4A to 4B). According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the first display area A1 (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 3) may be coupled to at least a portion 311d of the first plate 311. And, the first display area A1 can slide and move together with the first plate 311.

When the electronic device 300 is in a closed state (eg, FIG. 4A ), the second display area A2 may have a curled shape at least in part. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 changes from a closed state to an open state, the second display area A2 may slide together with the first display area A1 in the first slide direction. The second display area A2 may be supported by the support structure 330 . The second display area A2 is supported by the support structure 330, and the rolled portion of the second display area A2 can be unfolded to form a plane with the first display area A1.

According to one embodiment, the support structure 330 moves along a guide rail (e.g., the guide rail 330 in FIG. 3) coupled to the guide frame 325 and supports the second display area A2. .

When the electronic device 300 changes from an open state (e.g., Figure 4b) to a closed state (e.g., Figure 4a), the first plate 311 moves in a second slide direction with respect to the second plate 321 (e.g., Figure 4a). It can be slid in the -Y direction of FIGS. 4A to 4B. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may slide and move together with the first plate 311.

When the electronic device 300 is in an open state (eg, FIG. 4B ), the second display area A2 may have at least a portion of the expanded shape. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 changes from an open state to a closed state, the second display area A2 may slide together with the first display area A1 in the second slide direction. The second display area A2 is supported by the support structure 330, and the unfolded portion of the second display area A2 may be rolled to form a curved surface with respect to the first display area A1.

According to one embodiment, the second plate 321 may include a front surface 321d that covers the rolled portion of the second display area A2. According to one embodiment, the front surface 321d of the second plate 321 covers the curled part of the second display area A2, thereby limiting the curled part of the second display area A2 from being exposed to the outside. You can.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of an electronic device and a motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the coupling relationship between an electronic device and a motor structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

5 and 6, the electronic device 400 (e.g., the electronic device 300 in FIGS. 3 and 4B) includes a first housing 401, a second housing 402, a display 403, A battery 440, a printed circuit board 460, a flexible printed circuit board 465, a gear frame 430, a motor 450, a driving member 455, a gear structure 470, and/or at least one fastening member ( 490) may be included.

The configuration of the first housing 401, the second housing 402, the display 403, the battery 440, the printed circuit board 460, the motor 450, and the gear structure 470 in FIGS. 5 and 6 are as follows. 3 to 4B, the configuration of the first housing 301, the second housing 302, the display 303, the battery 340, the printed circuit board 360, the motor 361, and the gear structure 362 and Some or all of them may be the same.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 401 (e.g., the first housing 401 in FIGS. 3 to 4B) includes a first plate 411 (e.g., the first plate 311 in FIGS. 3 to 4B). According to one embodiment, the first plate 411 has a first display area A1 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) on one side (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). The first display area (A1) in FIG. 4B) may be disposed, and the rack gear 477 may be disposed on the other side facing the opposite direction from the one side (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). .

According to various embodiments, the first plate 411 includes a 1-1 side wall 411a (e.g., the 1-1 side wall 211a of FIGS. 2A to 2C) and a 1-2 side wall 411b (e.g. : It may include the 1-2 side wall 211b of FIGS. 2A to 2C) and the 1-3 side wall 411c (e.g., the 1-3 side wall 411c of FIGS. 2A to 2C).

According to various embodiments, the second housing 402 (e.g., the second housing 402 in FIGS. 3 to 4B) includes a guide frame 425 (e.g., the guide frame 325 in FIGS. 3 to 4B) ( Example: frame cover) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the guide frame 425 is located in the second display area A2 (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 3) of the display 403 (e.g., the display 303 in FIG. 3). It may include a 3-1 side wall 425a facing at least one portion (eg, a rolled portion). In one embodiment, the 3-1 side wall 425a faces the opposite direction to the 1-1 side wall 411a (e.g., -Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) and faces the second display area A2. At least some of the parts may have a curved shape.

According to one embodiment, the guide frame 425 has a 3-2 side wall 425b extending from the 3-1 side wall 425a and a 3-1 side wall 425a extending from the 3-2 side wall (425a). It may include a 3-3 side wall 425c spaced apart from 425b). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is in a closed state (e.g., Figure 2a), at least a portion of the 3-2 side wall 425b faces the 1-2 side wall 411b, and At least a portion of the 3-3 side wall 425c may face the 1-3 side wall 411c. For example, when the electronic device 400 is in a closed state (e.g., Figure 2a), the 1-2 sidewall 411b covers at least a portion of the 3-2 sidewall 425b, and the 1-2 sidewall 411b covers at least a portion of the 3-2 sidewall 425b. 3 The side wall 411c may cover at least a portion of the 3-3 side wall 425c.

According to one embodiment, the guide frame 425 may have a battery 440 (eg, the battery 340 in FIGS. 3 to 4B) disposed in a groove formed in the guide frame 425. According to one embodiment, the guide frame 425 may be coupled to the gear frame 430.

According to one embodiment, the display 403 (e.g., the display 303 in FIG. 3) includes a first display area A1 (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 3), and a first display area ( It may include a second display area A2 (eg, the second display area A2 in FIG. 3) extending from A1). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is in a closed state (e.g., Figure 2a), at least a portion of the second display area A2 is at least a portion of the guide frame 425 and/or the battery ( 440) may be arranged to cover at least a portion of the space.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is in a closed state (e.g., Figure 2a), one side of the first display area A1 (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in Figures 5 and 6) is It faces one side of the first plate 411 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6), and the other side of the first plate 411 (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). surface) faces one side of the guide frame 425 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6), and the other side of the guide frame 425 (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). side facing) and/or one side of the battery 440 (e.g., the battery 340 in FIG. 3) (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) is a flat portion of the second display area A2. It may face one side (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). According to some embodiments, one side of the second display area A2 (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) is one side (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the battery plate (e.g., the battery plate 327 in FIG. 3). : It can face the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 3).

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rolled portion of the second display area A2 may face the 3-1 side wall 425a of the guide frame 425. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 and the support structure supporting the second display area A2 (e.g., the support structure 330 in FIG. 3) are formed when the electronic device 400 is opened or when the electronic device 400 is opened. When the device 400 is closed, it is supported by the 3-1 side wall 425a and can be slidably moved. For example, when the first display area (A1) is slid in the first slide movement direction (e.g., +Y direction in FIGS. 5 to 6), the second display area (A2) is moved along the 3-1 sidewall ( Supported by 425a), the rolled portion of the second display area A2 may be unfolded to form a substantially flat surface with the first display area A1.

According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board 460 (e.g., the printed circuit board 360 of FIG. 3) includes a first printed circuit board 461 (e.g., the first printed circuit board 361 of FIG. 3), It may include a second printed circuit board 462 (eg, the second printed circuit board 462 in FIG. 3) and a flexible circuit board 465.

According to various embodiments, the first printed circuit board 461 may be disposed in the second housing 402. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 461 may be placed on the guide frame 425. According to another embodiment, the first printed circuit board 461 may be disposed on a second plate (eg, the second plate 321 in FIG. 3).

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 461 may be a power PCB configured to transmit power supplied from the battery 440 to the motor 450 or the driving member 455. In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 461 may be electrically connected to the battery 440, motor 450, or driving member 455 through a conductive wire or FPCB.

According to various embodiments, the second printed circuit board 462 may be disposed in the first housing 401. According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 462 may be disposed on the first plate 411.

According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 462 may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or an interface. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

According to various embodiments, the flexible circuit board 465 may include at least one of a flexible PCB (FPCB) or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB). According to one embodiment, the processor may control the operation of the motor 450 or the driving member 455 through the printed circuit board 460.

According to various embodiments, the gear frame 430 may be coupled to at least a portion of the guide frame 425. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 may be coupled to a portion of the guide frame 425 adjacent to the first-second side wall 425b. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 425 may have a box shape with an internal space formed and one side open. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 425 has one side of the gear frame 425 (e.g., the side facing the +Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) and the other side (e.g., the side facing the -Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). It may further include coupling portions formed on each facing surface). According to one embodiment, the pair of coupling parts is coupled through a second fastening member 492 (eg, a bolt or a pin), and through this, the gear frame 430 can be coupled to the guide frame 425. For example, the pair of second fastening members 492 are respectively coupled and/or fixed to a pair of coupling holes 425d and 425e formed in the guide frame 425, so that the gear frame 430 is connected to the guide frame 425. ) can be fixed.

According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 may accommodate at least a portion of the gear structure 470. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 may accommodate at least a portion of the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, and the third gear unit 475. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 has one side (e.g., the side facing the +Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) and the other side (e.g., the side facing the -Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the gear frame 430. each is formed on the facing surface) and may further include through holes having positions corresponding to each other. According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the rack gear 477 may be inserted into the gear frame 430. When the rack gear 477 is slidably moved, at least one portion may be slidably moved within the through hole of the gear frame 430 and the inside of the gear frame 430.

According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 may rotatably support the first gear unit 471 and/or the third gear unit 475. According to one embodiment, the gear frame 430 may rotatably support the first gear unit 471 and/or the third gear unit 475. For example, the gear frame 430 is coupled with a first bearing 472 and/or a second bearing 476, and the first bearing 472 rotatably supports the shaft of the first gear unit 471. And, the second bearing 476 can rotatably support the shaft of the third gear unit 475.

According to various embodiments, the motor 450 (eg, motor 361 in FIG. 3) may be disposed or coupled to the second housing 402. According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may be seated or disposed in the space formed by the seating portion 425f of the guide frame 425. In one embodiment, the seating portion 425f is formed to protrude from at least a portion of the guide frame 425 and may provide a space in which the motor 450 can be seated. According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing 401 (eg, the first plate 411 in FIGS. 5 and 6).

According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may be connected or combined with the first gear unit 471. According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may rotate the first gear unit 471 in one direction or may rotate the first gear unit 471 in another direction opposite to the one direction.

According to various embodiments, the driving member 455 may be disposed or coupled to the second housing 402. According to one embodiment, the driving member 455 may be coupled to the seating portion 425f of the guide frame 425. For example, at least one portion of the driving member 455 may be coupled to one surface (eg, the surface facing the +Y direction in FIGS. 5 and 6 ) of the seating portion 425f. According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the driving member 455 may be connected to at least one portion of the third gear unit 475. According to one embodiment, the driving member 455 may provide driving force for sliding movement of at least a portion of the gear structure 470. For example, the driving member 455 moves at least a portion of the third gear unit 475 (e.g., the 3-1 gear 475g in FIG. 7F) in a direction (e.g., closer to the second gear unit 473). : It can be slid in the -

According to various embodiments, gear structure 470 may be disposed within housings 401 and 402. According to one embodiment, the gear structure 470 may be configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor 450 to the first housing 401 (eg, first plate 411).

According to various embodiments, the gear structure 470 includes a first gear unit 471, a second gear unit 473, a third gear unit 475, a rack gear 477, a first bearing 472, and/ Alternatively, it may include a second bearing 476.

According to one embodiment, the first gear unit 471 may be defined and interpreted as a gear assembly in which a gear and a shaft are combined, assembled, or formed as one piece. According to one embodiment, the second gear unit 473 may be defined and interpreted as a gear assembly in which a gear and a shaft are combined, assembled, or formed as one piece. According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may be defined and interpreted as a gear assembly in which a gear and a shaft are combined, assembled, or formed as one piece.

According to various embodiments, the first gear unit 471 is connected to the motor 450 and may be configured to rotate by the motor 450. According to one embodiment, the shaft of the first gear unit 471 may be rotatably coupled or connected to the gear frame 430 through the first bearing 472. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first gear unit 471 may be connected to the second gear unit 473.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second gear unit 473 may be connected to the first gear unit 471. According to one embodiment, the second gear unit 473 may be disposed on the shaft of the third gear unit 475, and at least one part is connected or connected to at least one part of the third gear unit 475. This can be released. In one embodiment, when at least a portion of the second gear portion 473 is connected to at least a portion of the third gear portion 475, the driving force provided from the motor 450 is applied to the first gear portion 471 and the second gear portion 471. It may be transmitted to the third gear unit 475 through the gear unit 473.

According to various embodiments, at least one part of the third gear unit 475 may be connected to or disconnected from at least one part of the second gear unit 473, and the remaining part may be connected to the rack gear 477. there is. According to one embodiment, the shaft of the third gear unit 475 may be rotatably coupled or connected to the gear frame 430 through the second bearing 476. In one embodiment, when at least a portion of the third gear portion 475 is connected to at least a portion of the second gear portion 473, the driving force provided from the motor 450 is applied to the first gear portion 471 and the second gear portion 471. It can be transmitted to the rack gear 477 through the gear unit 473 and the third gear unit 475.

According to various embodiments, the rack gear 477 may be disposed or coupled to the first housing 401 (eg, the first plate 411 in FIGS. 5 and 6). According to one embodiment, both ends of the rack gear 477 may be coupled to the first plate 411 by a pair of first fastening members 491. According to one embodiment, the pair of first fastening members 491 penetrate both ends of the rack gear 477 and are respectively coupled to a pair of coupling holes 411d and 411e formed in the first plate 411. /Or by being fixed, the rack gear 477 may be fixed to the first plate 411. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 477 is connected or coupled to at least a portion of the third gear unit 475, and moves in the first slide movement direction (e.g., FIG. 5) by rotation of the third gear unit 475. It may slide in the +Y direction of FIGS. In one embodiment, the first plate 411 may slide along with the rack gear 477.

According to one embodiment, at least one fastening member 490 is a first fastening member 491 that secures the rack gear 477 to the first plate 411, and the gear frame 430 is connected to the guide frame 425. It may include a second fastening member 492 that is fixed to.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing a coupled state of a gear structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7B is a perspective view of a second gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the second gear unit viewed from a different direction than FIG. 7B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7D is a perspective view of a third gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7E is a perspective view of the third gear unit viewed from a different direction than FIG. 7D according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7f is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a second gear unit and a third gear unit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7g is a perspective view showing a driving member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7h is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a driving member and a gear structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 7A to 7H , the gear structure 470 may include a first gear unit 471, a second gear unit 473, and/or a third gear unit 475.

The configuration of the gear structure 470, the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, and/or the third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 7A to 7H is similar to the gear structure 470 in FIGS. 5 to 6. ), some or all of the configurations of the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, and/or the third gear unit 475 may be the same.

According to various embodiments, the first gear unit 471 may include shafts 471a, 471e, and 471f, a first body part 471b, and/or a 1-1 gear 471c.

According to various embodiments, the first gear unit 471 may be coupled or connected to the first body part 471b to the shafts 471a, 471e, and 471f. In one embodiment, the shafts 471a, 471e, and 471f of the first gear unit 471 may extend in a straight line. In one embodiment, the shafts 471a, 471e, and 471f of the first gear portion 471 are a 1-1 shaft portion 471a extending in one direction with respect to the first body portion 471b, and a first shaft portion 471a. A 1-2 shaft portion 471e extending in the other direction opposite to the one direction with respect to the body portion 471b, and a 1-3 shaft portion extending from the 1-2 shaft portion 471e ( 471f) may be included. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 shaft portion 471a, the 1-2 shaft portion 471e, and the 1-3 shaft portion 471f may be formed or manufactured integrally. According to another embodiment, the 1-1 shaft portion 471a, the 1-2 shaft 471e, and the 1-3 shaft portion 471f may be formed or manufactured as separate members and assembled.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 shaft portion 471a includes a first insertion portion 471g, at least one portion of which is formed angularly or at least one portion of which is formed flat, and the first insertion portion 471g may be inserted into the motor (e.g., the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 and 6). In one embodiment, the motor may rotate the first insertion portion 471g to rotate the first gear portion 471 in one direction or in another direction opposite to the one direction. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the 1-1 shaft portion 471a is connected to the gear frame (e.g., the first bearing 472 of FIGS. 5 and 6) by a first bearing (e.g., the first bearing 472 of FIGS. 5 and 6). It can be rotatably supported on the gear frame 430.

According to one embodiment, the 1-2 shaft portion 471e may be disposed or coupled to one end of the 1-3 shaft portion 471f. According to one embodiment, the 1-2 shaft portion 471e may have a larger diameter than the 1-3 shaft portion 471f. According to one embodiment, the 1-3 shaft portion 471f is connected to a gear frame (e.g., the gear frame of FIGS. 5 to 6) by a first bearing (e.g., the first bearing 472 of FIGS. 5 to 6). It can be rotatably supported at (430)).

According to one embodiment, the first body part 471b may have a circular plate shape with a random (or designated) thickness and a random (or designated) diameter. According to one embodiment, a 1-1 gear 471c may be coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the first body portion 471b. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 gear 471c may be provided with a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart at equal or designated intervals along the outer peripheral surface of the first body portion 471b.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 gear 471c may be connected to the 2-1 gear 473e of the second gear unit 473. According to one embodiment, when the first gear unit 471 rotates, the second gear unit 473 to which the first gear unit 471 is connected may rotate. In one embodiment, the driving force provided from the motor may be transmitted to the 2-1 gear 473e and the second gear unit 473 through the 1-1 gear 471c.

According to various embodiments, the second gear portion 473 may include a second body portion 473a, a penetrating portion 473b, a 2-1 gear 473e, and/or a 2-2 gear 473c. You can.

According to one embodiment, the second body part 473a may have a circular plate shape. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 gear 473e may be disposed or coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the second body portion 473a.

According to one embodiment, the second gear unit 473 may include a penetrating portion 473b formed through at least a portion of the second body portion 473a. According to one embodiment, the penetrating portion 473b may be defined and interpreted as a hole or space formed through the second body portion 473a. In one embodiment, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a of the third gear portion 375 may be disposed in the penetrating portion 473b. For example, the penetrating portion 473b may be coupled to the 3-1 shaft portion 475a to enable slide movement.

According to one embodiment, the second body portion 473a is formed from one side (e.g., the side shown in FIG. 7b or the side facing the +X direction in FIG. 7f) to the other side (e.g., the side shown in FIG. 7c or the side facing the + It may include a recess formed recessed toward the surface facing the -X direction. According to one embodiment, the recess formed in the second body part 473a and the penetrating part 473b formed in the second body part 473a may be defined and interpreted as spaces connected to each other in a spatial configuration. In one embodiment, the recess and penetration portion 473b may be defined and interpreted as different spaces. In another embodiment, the recess and the through portion 473b may be defined and interpreted as substantially the same space or one space. In some embodiments, the penetrating portion 473b may be defined and interpreted as a hole formed through at least a portion of the bottom surface among the recesses formed in the second body portion 473a.

According to one embodiment, the recess and/or through portion 473b of the second body portion 473a defines a space in which the 3-1 shaft portion 475a of the third gear portion 475 can be disposed. The recess of the second body portion 473a may provide a space into which the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear portion 475 can be inserted.

According to various embodiments, the 2-1 gear 473e may be disposed or coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the second body portion 473a. In one embodiment, the 2-1 gear 473e may be defined and interpreted as being disposed outside the second gear unit 473. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 gear 473e may be provided with a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart at equal or designated intervals along the outer peripheral surface of the second body portion 473a. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 gear 473e may be connected to the 1-1 gear 471c. For example, the 2-1 gear 473e may be meshed with the 1-1 gear 471c, and the second gear unit 473 may be aligned in one direction of the first gear unit 471 or in the one direction. It may be rotated in the other direction or in the one direction depending on rotation in the other direction, which is the opposite direction. In one embodiment, the second gear unit 473 may receive the driving force of the motor through the first gear unit 471 and transmit the transmitted driving force to the third gear unit 475.

According to various embodiments, the 2-2 gear 473c may be disposed and/or coupled to the inner peripheral surface of the second body part 473a, which forms the side surface of the recess of the second body part 473a. In one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c may be formed to protrude from the inner peripheral surface of the second body portion 473a toward the center of the second body portion 473a. In one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c may be defined and interpreted as being disposed inside the second gear unit 473. According to one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c may be provided with a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart at equal or designated intervals along the inner peripheral surface of the second body portion 473a. According to one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c may be configured to be connected to the 3-1 gear 475g or disconnected from the 3-1 gear 475g.

According to one embodiment, when the 2-2 gear 473c is connected to the 3-1 gear 475g, the driving force of the motor 450 uses the first gear unit 471 and the second gear unit 473. The driving force transmitted to the third gear unit 475 may be transmitted to the rack gear (eg, the rack gear 477 in FIGS. 5 and 6). According to one embodiment, when the 2-1 gear 473c is disconnected from the 3-1 gear 475g, the motor (e.g., the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 to 6) and the first gear unit 471 may be configured not to be dynamically connected to a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 477 in FIGS. 5 to 6).

According to one embodiment, the motor (e.g., the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 to 6) and the first gear unit 471 are connected when the 3-1 gear 475g is connected to the 2-2 gear 473c. , may be dynamically connected to a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 477 in FIGS. 5 to 6).

According to one embodiment, a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart from each other of the 2-2 gear 473c are spaced apart from the gear teeth of the adjacent 2-2 gear 473c. A second insertion portion 473d, which is a space, may be formed. In one embodiment, the second insertion portion 473d may be provided in plural numbers. In one embodiment, the plurality of second insertion portions 473d are defined as spaces into which the 3-1 gear 475g (or a plurality of gear teeth of the 3-1 gear 475g) are inserted. and can be interpreted. For example, the state in which the 3-1 gear (475g) is inserted into the second insertion portion (473d) is defined and interpreted as the state in which the 3-1 gear (475g) and the 2-2 gear (473c) are connected. It can be.

According to various embodiments, the third gear unit 475 includes a 3-1 gear 475g, a 3-2 gear 475c, a shaft 475a, 475d, 475e, 475j, and a third body portion 475b. , may include a first circular plate 475f and a second circular plate 475h.

According to various embodiments, the shafts 475a, 475d, 475e, and 475j of the third gear unit 475 include a 3-1 shaft portion 475a, a 3-2 shaft portion 475d, and a 3-3 shaft. It may include a portion 475e and third-fourth shaft portions 475j. According to one embodiment, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e, and the 3-4 shaft portion 475j are formed integrally or It can be produced. According to another embodiment, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e, and the 3-4 shaft portion 475j are separate members. It may be formed or fabricated and then assembled.

According to one embodiment, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a may have a cylindrical shape with a specified length and a specified diameter, and the 3-1 shaft portion 475a includes a third body portion 475b on the outer peripheral surface, and a third body portion 475b. The first circular plate 475f and the second circular plate 475h may be arranged and/or combined to be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the 3-1 shaft portion 475a. According to one embodiment, the second gear unit 473 may be disposed on the 3-1 shaft portion 475a of the third gear unit 475. For example, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a may be disposed inside the penetrating portion 473b of the second gear portion 473. In one embodiment, when the second gear unit 473 is connected to the third gear unit 475 and the second gear unit 473 is rotated in one direction or the other direction, the third gear unit 473 Can be rotated in one direction or the other direction. In one embodiment, when the second gear unit 473 is disconnected from the third gear unit 475 and the second gear unit 473 is rotated in one direction or the other direction, the third gear unit 475 (475) may not be rotated. In addition, when the second gear unit 473 is disconnected from the third gear unit 475 and the third gear unit 475 is rotated by the rack gear 477, the second gear unit 473 ) may not be rotated. In one embodiment, when the second gear part 473 is disconnected from the third gear part 475 and the third gear part 475 is rotated, the 3-1 shaft part 475a is connected to the second gear part 475. Inside the penetrating portion 473a of the gear portion 473, it may be rotated or freely rotated relative to the second gear portion 473. In one embodiment, the second gear portion 473 may be located between the 3-1 gear 475g and the 3-2 gear 475c on the 3-1 shaft portion 475a.

According to one embodiment, the third body part 475b may be disposed at one end of the 3-1 shaft part 475a. In one embodiment, the third body portion 475b may be a circular plate shape with a random (or designated) thickness and a random (or designated) diameter.

According to one embodiment, the first circular plate 475f may be disposed adjacent to the other end of the 3-1 shaft portion 475b facing in a direction opposite to the one end. In one embodiment, the first circular plate 475f may be in the shape of a circular plate with a random (or designated) thickness and a random (or designated) diameter.

According to one embodiment, the second circular plate 475h may be disposed at the other end of the 3-1 shaft portion 475b. For example, the first circular plate 475f may be disposed between the second circular plate 475h and the third body portion 475b on the 3-1 shaft portion 475a, and substantially the third body portion 475a. It may be disposed closer to the second circular plate 475h than 475b.

According to one embodiment, the first circular plate 475f and the second circular plate 475h are spaced apart by a specified (or arbitrary) distance to form a third insertion portion 475i, which is a space spaced between them. You can. At least a portion of the switch portion 457 of the driving member 455 may be inserted into the third insertion portion 475i. In one embodiment, with the switch portion 457 inserted into the third insertion portion 475i, the switch portion 457 may press the first circular plate 475f or the second circular plate 475h. .

According to one embodiment, the 3-1 gear (475g) may be connected to the first circular plate (475f). For example, the 3-1 gear 475g is connected to the third body portion 475b or the second gear portion 473 from one surface of the first circular plate 475f (e.g., the surface facing the -X direction in FIG. 7F). ) may be formed to protrude toward. The 3-1 gear 475g may be provided with a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart at equal or designated intervals along the circumference or edge of the first circular plate 475f. In one embodiment, the 3-1 gear 475g may be connected while engaging with the 2-2 gear 473c, or may be spaced apart and disconnected. When the 3-1st gear 475g and the 2-2nd gear 473c are connected, the third gear unit 475 may be rotated by the second gear unit 473. In one embodiment, when the second gear unit 473 is rotated in one direction or in another direction opposite to the one direction, the third gear unit 475 rotates in the one direction together with the second gear unit 473. Alternatively, it may be rotated together in the other directions.

According to various embodiments, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may be disposed or coupled to one surface of the third body portion 475b (eg, the surface facing the -X direction in FIG. 7F). According to some embodiments, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may be defined and interpreted as being disposed or coupled to one end of the 3-1 shaft portion 475a. In one embodiment, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may have a cylindrical shape with an arbitrary (or designated) length and an arbitrary (or designated) diameter. In one embodiment, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may have a smaller diameter than the 3-1 shaft portion 475a. In another embodiment, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may have substantially the same diameter as the 3-1 shaft portion 475a or may have a diameter larger than the 3-1 shaft portion 475a.

According to various embodiments, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e may be disposed or coupled to one end of the 3-2 shaft portion 475d. According to one embodiment, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e may have a cylindrical shape with an arbitrary (or designated) length and an arbitrary (or designated) diameter. In one embodiment, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e may have a smaller diameter than the 3-2 shaft portion 475d. In one embodiment, the 3-3 shaft portion 475e may be defined and interpreted as a portion rotatably supported by a second bearing (eg, the second bearing 476 in FIG. 5). The 3-3 shaft portion 475e may have substantially the same diameter as the hole of the second bearing or may have a diameter smaller than the hole of the second bearing. In one embodiment, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d may have a larger diameter than the hole of the second bearing. In one embodiment, when the third gear portion 475 is slidably moved, the 3-2 shaft portion 475d cannot be inserted into the hole of the second bearing, and thus the slide portion of the third gear portion 475 Travel distance may be limited.

According to various embodiments, the 3-4 shaft portion 475j may be disposed or coupled to the other end of the 3-1 shaft portion 475a. According to one embodiment, the third-fourth shaft portion 475j may have a cylindrical shape having an arbitrary (or designated) length and an arbitrary (or designated) diameter. In one embodiment, the 3-4 shaft portion 475j may have a smaller diameter than the 3-1 shaft portion 475a. In one embodiment, the third-fourth shaft portion 475j may be defined and interpreted as a portion rotatably supported by a second bearing (eg, the second bearing 476 in FIG. 5). The third-fourth shaft portion 475j may have substantially the same diameter as the hole of the second bearing or may have a diameter smaller than the hole of the second bearing. In one embodiment, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a may have a larger diameter than the hole of the second bearing. In one embodiment, when the third gear portion 475 is slidably moved, the 3-1 shaft portion 475a or the second circular plate 475h cannot be inserted into the hole of the second bearing, and thus the second circular plate 475h cannot be inserted into the hole of the second bearing. 3 The slide movement distance of the gear unit 475 may be limited.

According to one embodiment, the 3-2 gear 475c may be disposed or coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the third body portion 475b. The 3-2 gear 475c may be provided with a plurality of gear teeth spaced apart at equal or designated intervals along the outer peripheral surface of the third body portion 475b. In one embodiment, the 3-2 gear 475c may be connected to a rack gear (eg, the rack gear 477 in FIGS. 5 and 6). According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 is the driving force of the motor (e.g., the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 and 6) transmitted through the first gear unit 471 and the second gear unit 473. can be transmitted to the rack gear.

Referring to FIG. 7F, the 3-1 gear 475g has a first inclined surface 475g-1 formed to be inclined on at least a portion of each gear tooth of the 3-1 gear 475g. It includes, and the 2-2 gear (473c) may include a second inclined surface (473c-1) formed to be inclined at least a portion of each gear tooth of the 2-2 gear (473c). there is. In one embodiment, the first inclined surface 475g-1 is formed at a corner or an angled portion of each gear tooth of the 3-1 gear 475g, and the second inclined surface 473c-1 is formed on the second inclined surface 473c-1. -2 It may be formed on the edge or angled part of each gear tooth of the gear 473c. For example, in order to connect the third gear unit 475 and the second gear unit 473, the third gear unit 475 slides in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 7F). It can be. When the second gear unit 473 and the third gear unit 475 are connected, each gear tooth of the 3-1 gear 475g is inserted into the second insertion portion 475d of the second gear unit 473. It can be. In one embodiment, even when at least a portion of the 3-1 gear 475g overlaps the 2-2 gear 473c in the slide movement direction (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 7F), the 3-1 The gear 475g can be slidably moved with respect to the 2-2 gear 473c through the first inclined surface 475g-1 and the second inclined surface 473c-1, and can be more smoothly inserted into the second gear. It may be inserted into portion 473d. In one embodiment, the first inclined surface 475g-1 is inclined by about 10 degrees with respect to one surface of the gear tooth of the 3-1 gear 475g (e.g., the surface facing the -X direction in FIG. 7F). It may be formed to have a tilt value of from about 80 degrees. For example, the inclination value of the first inclined surface 475g-1 may be about 45 degrees. In one embodiment, the second inclined surface 473c-1 is inclined by about 10 degrees with respect to one surface of the gear tooth of the 2-2 gear 473c (e.g., the surface facing the +X direction in FIG. 7F). It may be formed to have a tilt value of from about 80 degrees. For example, the inclination value of the second inclined surface 473c-1 may be about 45 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the driving member 455 may include a solenoid 456 and a switch portion 457 configured to reciprocate from the solenoid 456 toward the second gear portion 473.

According to one embodiment, the solenoid 456 converts power (or electrical energy) supplied from a battery (e.g., battery 440 in FIGS. 5 to 6) into magnetic energy to cause linear reciprocating movement of the switch portion 457. It can provide driving force for .

According to one embodiment, the solenoid 456 includes a case, a coil disposed within the case and at least a portion wound, a plunger disposed inside the coil, and at least a portion disposed on the plunger. May include a connected return spring. In one embodiment, the coil is configured to allow a current to flow through the supplied power, and a magnetic force may be formed or generated inside the wound coil. In one embodiment, the plunger may slide in a third slide movement direction (eg, -X direction in FIG. 7H) on the case through the generated magnetic force. In one embodiment, the return spring may provide an elastic restoring force to the plunger so that the plunger returns to its original position when the magnetic force is removed. In one embodiment, the return spring may provide an elastic restoring force so that the plunger slides in the fourth slide movement direction (eg, +X direction in FIG. 7H). In one embodiment, the plunger can be connected and/or coupled to the switch portion 457, and the switch portion 457 can be slidably moved with the plunger. In some embodiments, switch portion 457 may be interpreted as being part of a plunger.

According to some embodiments, the solenoid moves the switch portion 457 in a third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 7H) or in a fourth slide movement direction opposite to the third slide movement direction (e.g., in FIG. 7H). It may include various means to move the slide in the +X direction.

According to one embodiment, the switch portion 457 may be slidably moved in a straight direction or in a slide direction (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 7H). According to one embodiment, the switch portion 457 may include a bent portion so as not to overlap with a portion of the gear frame (eg, the gear frame 430 in FIGS. 5 and 6). The switch portion 457 may include a curved portion 457a at least in one portion. In one embodiment, the curved portion 457a may be a recessed portion having a random (or designated) curvature. According to one embodiment, at least one part of the switch portion 457 may be inserted into the third insertion portion 475i. In one embodiment, the curved portion 457a may face at least a portion of the third-1 shaft portion 475a. In one embodiment, the switch portion 457 is attached to the third insertion portion 475j. It can be fixed.

In one embodiment, the switch portion 457 may be slidably moved in a third slide direction (e.g., - The part can be pressurized. In one embodiment, the third gear portion 475 may be moved in the third slide direction by being pressed in the third slide direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 7H) by the switch portion 457, and the third- The first gear (475g) is inserted into the second insertion portion (473d), and the 3-1st gear (475g) and the 2-2nd gear (475c) can be connected.

In one embodiment, the switch portion 457 may be slidably moved in the fourth slide direction (e.g., + The part can be pressurized. In one embodiment, the third gear portion 475 may be moved in the fourth slide direction by being pressed in the fourth slide direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 7H) by the switch portion 457, and the third- The first gear (475g) may be separated from the second insertion portion (473d), and the 3-1 gear (475g) and the 2-2 gear (475c) may be disconnected.

FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a gear structure and a gear frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a gear structure and a gear frame viewed from a different direction than FIG. 8A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 400 of FIGS. 5 to 6) includes a gear frame 430, a second gear unit 473, and a third gear unit 475. can do.

The configuration of the gear frame 430, the second gear unit 473, and the third gear unit 475 of FIGS. 8A and 8B is the same as that of the gear frame 430, the second gear unit 473, and the second gear unit 475 of FIGS. 5 to 7H. Part or all of the configuration of the third gear unit 475 may be the same.

According to various embodiments, the gear frame 430 may include a stopper 431 that protrudes or extends from at least a portion of the gear frame 430. According to one embodiment, the stopper 431 may be configured to limit the slide movement of the second gear unit 473. According to one embodiment, the stopper 431 may restrict the second gear unit 473 from sliding in the slide direction (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 7H).

According to one embodiment, the stopper 431 is adjacent to one surface of the second gear unit 473 (e.g., the surface of the second body part 473a shown in FIG. 7B or the surface facing the +X direction in FIG. 7F). The other surface facing the opposite direction to one surface of the disposed first stopper 431a and the second gear unit 473 (e.g., the surface of the second body part 473a shown in FIG. 7C or the -X direction in FIG. 7F) It may include a second stopper 431b disposed adjacent to the facing surface).

According to one embodiment, the first stopper 431a is configured such that when the third gear unit 475 moves in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 7H), the second gear unit 473 moves in the third slide direction. Movement in the direction of slide movement can be restricted.

According to one embodiment, the second stopper 431b is configured such that when the third gear unit 475 moves in the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 7H), the second gear unit 473 Movement in the direction of slide movement can be restricted.

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9C is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 9B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9A shows the electronic device 400 in a closed state (e.g., FIG. 2a), and FIG. 9b shows the electronic device 400 in an open state (e.g., FIG. 2b). Figure 10A is a perspective view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically connected according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 10b is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically connected according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically disconnected, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a motor and a gear structure are dynamically disconnected, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

9A to 11B, the electronic device 400 (e.g., the electronic device 400 of FIGS. 5 to 6) includes a first housing 401, a second housing 402, a guide frame 425, Motor 450, driving member 455, first printed circuit board 461, flexible circuit board 465, gear frame 430, first gear unit 471, second gear unit 473, 3 It may include a gear unit 475 and a rack gear 477.

9A to 11B, the first housing 401, the second housing 402, the guide frame 425, the motor 450, the driving member 455, the first printed circuit board 461, and the flexible circuit board ( 465), the gear frame 430, the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, the third gear unit 475, and the rack gear 477 are configured as the first gear unit in FIGS. 5 to 8B. Housing 401, second housing 402, guide frame 425, motor 450, driving member 455, first printed circuit board 461, flexible circuit board 465, gear frame 430 , it may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, the third gear unit 475, and the rack gear 477.

According to various embodiments, the guide frame 425 may further include a cover portion 425h. According to one embodiment, the cover portion 425h may be configured to cover at least a portion of the rack gear 477 when the electronic device 400 is closed (eg, FIG. 2B or FIG. 9B). In one embodiment, the cover portion 425h of the guide frame 425 is divided from one side of the guide frame 425 (e.g., the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 6) to the other side (e.g., the side facing the +Z direction in FIG. 6). It may be a portion that is recessed toward the surface and extends along the longitudinal direction of the rack gear 477.

7A to 10B, the operation or arrangement of components when the electronic device 400 changes from a closed state to an open state will be described.

According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may rotate in one direction, and the first gear unit 471 connected to the motor 450 may rotate in the one direction.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 gear 471c of the first gear unit 471 may be connected to the 2-1 gear 473e of the second gear unit 473, and the second gear unit 473 ) may be rotated in another direction opposite to the one direction.

According to one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c of the second gear unit 473 may be connected to the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear unit 475. According to one embodiment, the switch portion 457 moves at least a portion of the first circular plate 475f of the third gear portion 475 in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIGS. 9A to 9C). By pressing, the 3-1 gear 475g may be inserted into the second insertion portion 473d of the second gear unit 473 and connected to the 2-1 gear 473c. According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may rotate in another direction together with the second gear unit 473.

According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may be connected to the 3-2 gear 475c and the rack gear 477. According to one embodiment, the 3-2 gear 475c is rotated on the rack gear 477, so that the rack gear 477 slides in the first slide movement direction (e.g., +Y direction in FIGS. 9A to 9C). can be moved In one embodiment, since the rack gear 477 is fixed to the first plate 411, the first plate 411 can slide in the first slide movement direction together with the rack gear 477. In one embodiment, the first plate 411 is slid in the first slide movement direction away from the guide frame 425, so that the electronic device 400 is in a closed state (e.g., FIG. 2A or FIG. 9A ) to an open state (e.g., Figure 2b or Figure 9b).

According to one embodiment, the driving force of the motor 450 is the first plate 411 through the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, the third gear unit 475, and the rack gear 477. It can be transmitted as .

7A to 10B, the operation or arrangement of components when the electronic device 400 changes from an open state to a closed state will be described.

According to one embodiment, the motor 450 may rotate in another direction, and the first gear unit 471 connected to the motor 450 may rotate in the other direction.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 gear 471c of the first gear unit 471 may be connected to the 2-1 gear 473e of the second gear unit 473, and the second gear unit 473 ) can be rotated in one direction opposite to the other direction.

According to one embodiment, the 2-2 gear 473c of the second gear unit 473 may be connected to the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear unit 475. According to one embodiment, the switch portion 457 moves at least a portion of the second circular plate 475h of the third gear portion 475 in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIGS. 9A to 9C). By pressing, the 3-1 gear 475g may be inserted into the second insertion portion 473d of the second gear unit 473 and connected to the 2-1 gear 473c. According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may rotate in one direction together with the second gear unit 473.

According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may be connected to the 3-2 gear 475c and the rack gear 477. According to one embodiment, the 3-2 gear 475c is rotated on the rack gear 477, so that the rack gear 477 slides in the second slide movement direction (e.g., -Y direction in FIGS. 9A to 9C). can be moved In one embodiment, since the rack gear 477 is fixed to the first plate 411, the first plate 411 can slide in the second slide movement direction together with the rack gear 477. In one embodiment, the first plate 411 is slid in the second slide movement direction, which is a direction approaching the guide frame 425, so that the electronic device 400 is in an open state (e.g., FIG. 2B or FIG. 9b) to a closed state (e.g., Figure 2a or Figure 9a).

According to one embodiment, the driving force of the motor 450 is the first plate 411 through the first gear unit 471, the second gear unit 473, the third gear unit 475, and the rack gear 477. It can be transmitted as .

When the electronic device 400 is dropped or the electronic device 400 is dropped in an open state (e.g., FIG. 2B or 9B), the electronic device 400 hits the ground or floor and falls. An external impact from the ground is applied to the device 400. For example, when the electronic device 400 is in an open state and the electronic device 400 hits the ground, an external impact may be applied to the first housing 401 or the second housing 402 of the electronic device 400. You can. Due to the external shock, the electronic device 400 may unintentionally change from an open state to a closed state. In this case, when the first housing 401 or the second housing 402 slides rapidly relative to each other, the rack gear 477 may also slide along with it. The motor 450 may have a back-drive force in a stopped state, and accordingly, the first gear unit 471 may be maintained in a non-rotating state. Accordingly, the second gear unit 473 connected to the first gear unit 471 and the third gear unit 475 connected to the second gear unit 473 may also be maintained in a state in which they do not want to rotate. At this time, when the rack gear 477 slides and moves momentarily, an external shock may be applied to the third gear portion 475, which does not want to rotate, through the rack gear 477, and the rack gear 477 or the third gear The 3-2 gear 475c of the unit 475 may be damaged or the 3-1 shaft portion 475a or the 3-2 shaft portion 475d of the third gear portion 475 may be bent and damaged. There are concerns.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 400 disconnects the second gear unit 473 and the third gear unit 475, thereby causing breakage or damage to the components when an external impact is applied to the electronic device 400. You can limit what you do.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7H and FIGS. 11A to 11B, a state in which the second gear unit 473 is disconnected from the third gear unit 475 will be described.

According to various embodiments, the drive member 455 moves the switch portion 457 in the fourth slide direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 11B) by sliding the second circular plate of the third gear portion 475 ( At least a portion of 473h) may be pressed in the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 11B). According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 may slide in the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 11B), and accordingly, the 3-1 of the third gear unit 475 The connection between the gear 475g and the 2-2 gear 473c of the second gear unit 473 may be disconnected.

According to one embodiment, when the second gear unit 473 and the third gear unit 475 are disconnected, the motor 450 may not be dynamically connected to the rack gear 477.

According to one embodiment, when an external impact is applied to the electronic device 400, the rack gear 477 may slide, and the third gear unit 475 connected to the rack gear 477 may rotate with the rack gear 477. ) can be rotated.

According to one embodiment, when the third gear unit 475 is disconnected from the second gear unit 473, the back drive force of the motor 450 is not applied and the third gear unit 475 rotates naturally by the rack gear 477. It can be. In one embodiment, when the rack gear 477 slides, the third gear unit 475 rotates naturally, so that the rack gear 477 or the 3-2 gear 475c of the third gear unit 475 is damaged. Damage from bending or bending of the 3-1 shaft portion 475a or the 3-2 shaft portion 475d of the third gear unit 475 can be prevented.

According to one embodiment, the rack gear 477 may have a width or width (eg, a width or width in the X-axis direction in FIG. 11B) based on the slide movement distance of the 3-2 gear 475c. For example, the rack gear 477 moves the third gear unit 475 in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 11B) or the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 11B). When moved, at least a portion of the 3-2 gear 475c may have a width or width capable of maintaining a connected state with the rack gear 477.

According to one embodiment, when the third gear unit 475 is rotated, the third gear unit 475 is disconnected from the second gear unit 473, so the third gear unit 475 is in a disconnected state. 3-1 Since the shaft portion 475a freely rotates on the penetrating portion 473b of the second gear portion 473, the second gear portion 473 may not rotate together.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 400 may further include a sensor module (eg, sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) and a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the sensor module may include a pressure sensor or a gyro sensor.

According to various embodiments, the processor of the electronic device 400 may be configured to identify whether the electronic device 400 is in a dropped state or in a normal use state through information provided through a sensor module.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is identified as being in a falling state, the processor of the electronic device 400 may stop the operation of the motor 450 and block the power supplied to the solenoid 456. there is. According to one embodiment, when the operation of the motor 450 is stopped, a back drive force may be generated in the motor 450. In one embodiment, when the power supplied to the solenoid 456 is cut off, the switch portion 457 is slid in the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 11B) by the return spring, thereby forming the second circular shape. The plate 475h can be pressed in the fourth slide movement direction.

According to one embodiment, the third gear unit 475 is slid along with the second circular plate 475h in the fourth slide movement direction, so that the 3-1 gear 475g is connected to the 2-2 gear 473c. can be separated from For example, the 3-1st gear 475g may be disconnected from the 2-2nd gear 473c.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 hits the ground or floor while the third gear unit 475 and the second gear unit 473 are disconnected, the rack gear 477 or the third gear It is possible to prevent the part 475 from being damaged.

According to one embodiment, the processor of the electronic device 400 applies power to the solenoid 456 when it is identified that a drop of the electronic device 400 has ended or when the electronic device 400 is identified as being in a normal use state. By supplying the switch part 457 and the third gear part 475, the switch part 457 and the third gear part 475 can be allowed to slide in the third slide movement direction (eg, -X direction in FIG. 11B). According to one embodiment, the processor of the electronic device 400 controls the rotation of the motor 450 in one direction or the other direction to change the electronic device 400 into an open state or a closed state. ) operation can be controlled.

According to another embodiment (not shown), the motor 450 is disposed adjacent to one side of the gear frame 430 (e.g., the portion facing the +X direction in FIG. 9C), and the driving member 455 is connected to the gear frame 430. ) may be disposed adjacent to the other side facing the opposite direction to the one side (e.g., the part facing the -X direction in FIG. 9C). For example, the motor 450 and the driving member 455 may be arranged in opposite directions with the gear frame 430 interposed therebetween. According to another embodiment, the switch portion 457 of the driving member 455 may be connected to at least a portion of the third gear portion 475. According to another embodiment, the first circular plate 475f and the second circular plate 475h are disposed on the 3-2 shaft portion 475d, and the switch portion 457 of the driving member 455 is the first circular plate 475f. It may be inserted between the circular plate 475f and the second circular plate 475h. According to another embodiment, the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear portion 475 is formed on a separate circular plate (not shown) disposed on the 3-1 shaft portion 475a and is formed on the second gear portion 475a. It may be configured to be connected to or disconnected from the 2-2 gear 473c of (473). According to another embodiment, the processor of the electronic device 400 supplies power to the solenoid 456 when a drop of the electronic device 400 is identified as having ended or when the electronic device 400 is identified as in normal use. Power can be cut off. According to another embodiment, when the power supplied to the solenoid 456 is cut off, the switch portion 457 is moved in the third slide movement direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 9C) by the return spring of the solenoid 456. It can be slid and moved, and the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear unit 475 can be connected to the 2-2 gear 473c of the second gear unit 473. According to another embodiment, the processor of the electronic device 400 may supply power to the solenoid 456 when the electronic device 400 is identified as being in a dropped state. According to another embodiment, when power is supplied to the solenoid 456, the switch portion 457 is slid in the fourth slide movement direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 9C) by the plunger of the solenoid 456. The connection between the 3-1st gear 475g of the third gear unit 475 and the 2-2 gear 473c of the second gear unit 473 may be disconnected. According to another embodiment (not shown), the motor 450 and the driving member 455 of the electronic device 400 are located on the other side of the gear frame 430 (e.g., the portion facing the -X direction in FIG. 9C). It may also be disposed adjacently. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 is configured to operate in a first mode (or normal mode) (e.g., a mode other than an impact detection mode or general use) through a processor and a sensor module. mode), the solenoid 456 can be controlled so that the 3-1 gear 475g of the third gear unit 475 is connected to the 2-2 gear 473c. In one embodiment, the first mode may be defined and interpreted as a case where the electronic device 400 is detected to be in a state different from the second mode. For example, the first mode is when the electronic device 400 is detected in a state different from the second mode (a state in which the electronic device 400 is dropped), and the different state is the state of the electronic device 400. This may be a state in which the fall has ended or a state in which the electronic device 400 is in general use.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 is configured to operate in a second mode (or impact detection mode) (e.g., in a state in which the electronic device 400 is dropped or the electronic device 400 is in a second mode (or impact detection mode) through a processor and a sensor module. ) is detected as falling, the solenoid 456 is controlled so that the 3-1st gear (475g) and the 2-2nd gear (473c) of the third gear unit 475 are disconnected. can do. For example, the second mode may be defined and interpreted as a different mode from the first mode.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 400 of FIGS. 5 and 6) includes a second housing (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 400 of FIGS. 5 and 6). A second housing 402 or a guide frame 425), a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing (e.g., the first housing 401 or the first plate 411 in FIGS. 5 to 6) , a first display area (e.g., the first display area (A1) in FIGS. 5 and 6) and a second display area (e.g., the second display area (A2) in FIGS. 5 and 6) extending from the first display area. )), a rollable display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing (e.g., the display 403 of FIGS. 5 to 6), the second housing A motor disposed within and configured to provide a driving force for the slide movement of the first housing (e.g., the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 and 6), and configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing. It includes a gear structure (e.g., the gear structure 470 in FIGS. 5 to 6), and the gear structure includes a first gear part (e.g., the first gear part 471 in FIGS. 5 to 7h) connected to the motor. ), a second gear unit connected to the first gear unit and receiving power of the motor through the first gear unit (e.g., the second gear unit 473 in FIGS. 5 to 7H), the second gear A third gear unit (e.g., third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 5 to 7H) connected to or disconnected from the unit and a rack gear (e.g., third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 5 to 7H) disposed in the first housing and connected to the third gear unit. : May include the rack gear 475 of FIGS. 5 to 6).

According to various embodiments, it may further include a driving member disposed in the second housing and configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of at least a portion of the gear structure.

According to various embodiments, a solenoid (e.g., solenoid 456 in FIGS. 7G to 7H) and a switch portion configured to reciprocate from the solenoid toward the second gear unit (e.g., the switch portion in FIGS. 7G to 7H) 457)) may be included.

According to various embodiments, at least one portion of the switch portion is connected to at least one portion of the third gear portion (e.g., the third insertion portion 475i of FIGS. 7A to 7H), and the third gear portion includes, When the switch portion reciprocates from the solenoid, it may be configured to reciprocate with the switch portion.

According to various embodiments, at least one portion of the third gear portion is connected to at least one portion of the driving member, and is slidably moved based on a driving force provided from the driving member to be connected to the second gear portion or the third gear portion. 2 The connection with the gear unit may be disconnected.

According to various embodiments, the second gear unit includes a 2-1 gear (e.g., the 2-1 gear 473e in FIGS. 7A to 7H) and a 2-2 gear (e.g., the 2-1 gear 473e in FIGS. 7A to 7H). and a 2-2 gear 473c), wherein the 2-1 gear is connected to the first gear unit, and the third gear unit is a 3-1 gear (e.g., the gear unit 473c in FIGS. 7A to 7H). 3-1 gear 475g) and a 3-2 gear (e.g., the 3-2 gear 475c of FIGS. 7A to 7H), and the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear. It may be connected or disconnected, and the 3-2 gear may be connected to the rack gear.

According to various embodiments, the 2-1 gear may be disposed on the outside of the second gear portion, and the 2-2 gear may be disposed on the inside of the second gear portion.

According to various embodiments, the 3-1 gear may be engaged and connected with the 2-2 gear, or may be separated from the 2-2 gear and disconnected.

According to various embodiments, the 3-2 gear may be spaced apart from the 3-1 gear and connected to the rack gear.

According to various embodiments, the motor and the first gear unit are dynamically connected to the rack gear when the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear, and the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear. When disconnected from the 2-2 gear, it may be configured not to be dynamically connected to the rack gear.

According to various embodiments, the third gear unit includes a shaft (e.g., shaft 475a of the third gear unit 475 of FIGS. 7A to 7H) coupled to the 3-1 gear and the 3-2 gear. 475d, 475e, 475h), wherein the second gear unit is coupled to the shaft in at least one portion to enable sliding movement, and may be positioned between the 3-1 gear and the 3-2 gear. .

According to various embodiments, it further includes a gear frame (e.g., gear frame 430 in FIGS. 5 and 6) configured to accommodate at least a portion of the first gear unit, the second gear unit, and the third gear unit. can do.

According to various embodiments, the gear frame includes a shaft of the first gear unit (e.g., shafts 471a, 471e, and 471f of the first gear unit 471 in FIGS. 7A to 7H) and a shaft of the third gear unit. It may be configured to rotatably support at least one of the shafts 475a, 475d, 475e, and 475j of the third gear unit 475 of FIGS. 7A to 7H.

According to various embodiments, a first bearing disposed on the gear frame and configured to rotatably support the first gear unit (e.g., the first bearing 472 in FIGS. 5 to 6) and disposed on the gear frame, , It may further include a second bearing (eg, the second bearing 476 in FIGS. 5 and 6) configured to rotatably support the third gear unit.

According to various embodiments, the gear frame may include a stopper (eg, the stopper 431 in FIGS. 8A and 8B) configured to limit the slide movement of the second gear unit.

According to various embodiments, the stopper includes a first stopper disposed adjacent to one surface of the second gear unit (e.g., the first stopper 431a in FIGS. 8A to 8B) and a stopper disposed adjacent to the one surface of the second gear unit in a direction opposite to the one surface of the second gear unit. It may include a second stopper (eg, the second stopper 431b in FIGS. 8A and 8B) disposed adjacent to the other surface facing.

According to various embodiments, the third gear unit includes a shaft (e.g., shafts 475a, 475d, 475e, 475j of the third gear unit 475 of FIGS. 7A to 7H), and a first circular shape disposed on the shaft. A plate (e.g., the first circular plate 475f of the third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 7A to 7H), a second circular plate disposed on the shaft and spaced apart from the first circular plate (e.g., in FIGS. 7A to 7H) It includes a second circular plate 475h in FIG. 7H, the 3-1 gear connected to the first circular plate, and the 3-2 gear spaced apart from the 3-1 gear, and the driving member is, At least one portion (eg, the switch portion 457 in FIGS. 7G to 7H) may be disposed between the first circular plate and the second circular plate.

According to various embodiments, the 3-1 gear extends from the first circular plate toward the second gear unit and has a first inclined surface (e.g., formed to be inclined to at least a portion of the 3-1 gear). It includes a first inclined surface 475g-1 in FIG. 7F, and the 2-2 gear is a second inclined surface formed to be inclined at least in part of the 2-2 gear (e.g., the second inclined surface in FIG. 7F). 2 may include an inclined surface (473c-1).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of Figure 1 or the electronic device 400 of Figures 5 and 6) includes a second housing (e.g., the electronic device 101 of Figures 5 and 6). 2 housing 402 or guide frame 425), a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing (e.g., first housing 401 or first plate 411 in FIGS. 5 to 6), A first display area (e.g., first display area A1 in FIGS. 5 and 6) and a second display area extending from the first display area (e.g., second display area A2 in FIGS. 5 and 6) ), and a display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on the slide movement of the first housing (e.g., the display 403 in FIGS. 5 and 6), disposed in the second housing, and , a motor configured to provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing (eg, the motor 450 in FIGS. 5 and 6); A gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing (e.g., the gear structure 470 in FIGS. 5 and 6) and disposed in the second housing, and sliding movement of at least a portion of the gear structure and a driving member configured to provide a driving force (e.g., the driving member 455 in FIGS. 5 to 6), and the gear structure includes a first gear unit connected to the motor (e.g., the driving member 455 in FIGS. 5 to 7h). 1st gear unit 471), 2-1 gear (e.g., 2-1 gear 473e in FIGS. 7A to 7H), and 2-2 gear (e.g., 2-1 gear in FIGS. 7A to 7H) 2 gears 473c), wherein the 2-1 gear is connected to the first gear unit (e.g., the second gear unit 473 in FIGS. 5 to 7H), and the 3-1 It includes a gear (e.g., the 3-1 gear 475g in FIGS. 7A to 7H) and a 3-2 gear (e.g., the 3-2 gear 475c in FIGS. 7A to 7H), and the third gear - A third gear unit (e.g., the third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 5 to 7H) configured to allow the first gear to be connected to the 2-2 gear or to be disconnected from the 2-2 gear, and the third gear unit 475 in FIGS. 5 to 7H. 1 disposed in the housing and includes a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 477 in FIGS. 5 to 6) connected to the 3-2 gear, and the third gear unit, when in the first mode, is connected to the third gear. When the -1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear and in the second mode, the 3-1 gear may be configured to be disconnected from the 2-2 gear.

According to various embodiments, the second mode may be when the electronic device is detected to be in a falling state, and the first mode may be when the electronic device is detected to be in a state different from the second mode.

Above, in the detailed description of this document, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

101, 200, 300, 400: Electronic devices
201, 301, 401: first housing
202, 302, 402: second housing
203, 303, 403: Display
211, 311, 411: first plate
325, 425: Guide frame
430: gear frame
450: motor
455: driving member
470: Gear structure
471: First gear unit
473: Second gear unit
475: Third gear unit
477: Rack gear

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
second housing;
a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing;
a rollable display including a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, the rollable display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing;
a motor disposed within the second housing and configured to provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing; and
It includes a gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing,
The gear structure is,
A first gear unit connected to the motor;
a second gear unit connected to the first gear unit and receiving power of the motor through the first gear unit;
a third gear unit connected to or disconnected from the second gear unit; and
An electronic device including a rack gear disposed in the first housing and connected to the third gear unit.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device further includes a drive member disposed within the second housing and configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of at least a portion of the gear structure.
According to clause 2,
The driving member is,
An electronic device comprising a solenoid and a switch portion configured to reciprocate from the solenoid toward the second gear portion.
According to clause 3,
The switch part is,
At least one part is connected to at least one part of the third gear unit,
The third gear part,
An electronic device configured to reciprocate with the switch portion when the switch portion reciprocates from the solenoid.
According to clause 2,
The third gear part,
An electronic device, at least one part of which is connected to at least one part of the driving member, and is slidably moved based on a driving force provided from the driving member to be connected to or disconnected from the second gear part.
According to claim 1,
The second gear unit,
It includes a 2-1 gear and a 2-2 gear, wherein the 2-1 gear is connected to the first gear unit,
The third gear part,
An electronic device comprising a 3-1 gear and a 3-2 gear, wherein the 3-1 gear is connected to or disconnected from the 2-2 gear, and the 3-2 gear is connected to the rack gear. Device.
According to clause 6,
The 2-1 gear is disposed outside the second gear unit,
The 2-2 gear is an electronic device disposed inside the second gear unit.
According to clause 6,
The 3-1 gear is engaged with and connected to the 2-2 gear, or is separated from the 2-2 gear and disconnected.
According to clause 6,
The 3-2 gear is spaced apart from the 3-1 gear and is connected to the rack gear.
According to clause 6,
The motor and the first gear unit,
When the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear, it is dynamically connected to the rack gear,
An electronic device configured to not be dynamically connected to the rack gear when the 3-1 gear is disconnected from the 2-2 gear.
According to clause 6,
The third gear part,
Further comprising a shaft coupled to the 3-1 gear and the 3-2 gear,
The second gear unit,
An electronic device that is slidably disposed on the shaft and positioned between the 3-1 gear and the 3-2 gear.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device further includes a gear frame configured to accommodate at least a portion of the first gear unit, the second gear unit, and the third gear unit.
According to claim 12,
The gear frame is,
An electronic device configured to rotatably support at least one of the shaft of the second gear unit and the shaft of the third gear unit.
According to claim 13,
a first bearing disposed on the gear frame and configured to rotatably support the first gear unit; and
The electronic device further includes a second bearing disposed on the gear frame and configured to rotatably support the third gear unit.
According to claim 12,
The gear frame is,
An electronic device comprising a stopper configured to limit slide movement of the second gear unit.
According to claim 15,
The stopper is,
An electronic device comprising a first stopper disposed adjacent to one surface of the second gear unit and a second stopper disposed adjacent to the other surface of the second gear unit facing in a direction opposite to the one surface.
According to clause 6,
The third gear part,
A shaft, a first circular plate disposed on the shaft, a second circular plate disposed on the shaft and spaced apart from the first circular plate, a 3-1 gear connected to the first circular plate, and a 3-2 gear spaced apart from the 3-2 gear. Including the 3-2 gear,
The driving member is,
An electronic device, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first circular plate and the second circular plate.
According to claim 17,
The 3-1 gear is,
It extends from the first circular plate toward the second gear unit and includes a first inclined surface formed to be inclined to at least a portion of the 3-1 gear,
The 2-2 gear is,
An electronic device comprising a second inclined surface formed to be inclined on at least a portion of the 2-2 gear.
In electronic devices,
second housing;
a first housing configured to slide relative to the second housing;
A display comprising a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, the display configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on a slide movement of the first housing;
a motor disposed within the second housing and configured to provide driving force for the slide movement of the first housing;
a gear structure configured to transmit the driving force provided from the motor to the first housing; and
a drive member disposed within the second housing and configured to provide a driving force for sliding movement of at least a portion of the gear structure;
The gear structure is,
A first gear unit connected to the motor;
a second gear unit including a 2-1 gear and a 2-2 gear, wherein the 2-1 gear is connected to the first gear unit;
a third gear unit including a 3-1 gear and a 3-2 gear, and configured to allow the 3-1 gear to be connected to the 2-2 gear or to be disconnected from the 2-2 gear; and
It is disposed in the first housing and includes a rack gear connected to the 3-2 gear,
The third gear part,
In the first mode, the 3-1 gear is connected to the 2-2 gear,
An electronic device configured to disconnect the 3-1 gear from the 2-2 gear when in the second mode.
According to clause 19,
The second mode is,
When the electronic device is detected to be in a falling state,
The first mode is,
The electronic device is detected to be in a state different from the second mode.

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