KR20240002879A - Electronic device including hinge linked type foot structure - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document is disposed between a first housing, a second housing, the first housing, and the second housing, and the second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing. It may include a hinge module and/or a flexible display disposed across one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing. The electronic device may include a foot structure disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the first housing and including a first member in which a guide slot is formed. The electronic device may include a link structure including a first link member connected to the hinge module and a second link member connecting the first link member and the guide slot. The second link member may be moved along the guide slot in conjunction with a rotational movement of at least one of the first housing and the second housing by the hinge module. The foot structure may be movable in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing or in a second direction opposite to the first direction in conjunction with movement of the second link member.

Description

Electronic device including a hinge linked foot structure {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE LINKED TYPE FOOT STRUCTURE}

An embodiment disclosed in this document relates to an electronic device including a hinge module and a foot structure that operates in conjunction with rotation of the hinge module.

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, or various functions such as schedule management or electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. There is. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

As mobile communication services expand into the area of multimedia services, there is a need to increase the size of the display of electronic devices in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages. However, the size of the display of an electronic device is in a trade-off relationship with the miniaturization of the electronic device.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document is disposed between a first housing, a second housing, the first housing, and the second housing, and the second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing. It may include a hinge module and/or a flexible display disposed across one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing. The electronic device may include a foot structure disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing and including a first member in which a guide slot is formed. The electronic device may include a link structure including a first link member connected to the hinge module and a second link member connecting the first link member and the guide slot. The second link member may be moved along the guide slot in conjunction with a rotational movement of at least one of the first housing and the second housing by the hinge module. The foot structure may be movable in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing or in a second direction opposite to the first direction in conjunction with movement of the second link member.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a folded state, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the internal structure and foot assembly of an electronic device, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a portion of a hinge module and a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the hinge module, link structure, and foot structure, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing the operation of a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a structure in which a foot structure is mounted on an electronic device, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
11 is a plan view of a hinge module and a foot assembly, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a hinge module, a link structure, and a foot structure, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a guide slot of a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
14A to 14F are diagrams for explaining a link structure and a foot structure that move based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining a foot structure and a plate member according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or operations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, 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 may include 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 auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

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

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

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

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

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

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 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).

Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of 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, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by 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.

In one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a folded state, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

The configuration of the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 200 includes a pair of housings 210 and 220 rotatably coupled to each other through a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 of FIG. 4) so as to be folded relative to each other. ), a hinge cover 265 covering the foldable portion of the pair of housings 210, 220, and a display 230 disposed in the space formed by the pair of housings 210, 220 (e.g., flexible ( It may include a flexible display or a foldable display. The configuration of the display 230 in FIGS. 2 and/or 3 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the display module 160 in FIG. 1 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a foldable housing in which a pair of housings 210 and 220 are rotatably coupled from a position in which they are folded to face each other to a position in which they are unfolded in parallel with each other. . In this document, the side on which the display 230 is placed can be defined as the front of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front can be defined as the back of the electronic device 200. Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back may be defined as the side of the electronic device 200.

In one embodiment, a pair of housings 210, 220 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover including a sensor area 231d. 250). The pair of housings 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts. For example, in one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally. You can. In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first rear cover 240, and the second housing 220 may include a second rear cover 250.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are, for example, disposed on both sides about the folding axis A, and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. . In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may rotate with respect to the hinge module 264 or the hinge cover 265 about different folding axes. For example, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be rotatably coupled to the hinge module 264 or the hinge cover 265, respectively, and may be rotated about the folding axis A or By rotating each about a different folding axis, they can rotate between a folded position, an inclined position relative to each other, or an unfolded position parallel to each other.

In this document, “located in parallel with each other” or “extending in parallel with each other” refers to a state in which two structures (e.g., housings 210, 220) are at least partially located next to each other or at least adjacent to each other. This may mean that the parts located next to each other are arranged in parallel. In some embodiments, “arranged side by side with each other” may mean that the two structures are positioned next to each other and facing in parallel or the same direction. In the detailed description below, expressions such as "side by side" and "parallel" may be used, but this can be easily understood depending on the shape or arrangement relationship of the structure by referring to the attached drawings.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an extended state, flat state, unfolding state (or open state), The angle or distance between them may vary depending on whether they are in a folding state (or closed state) or an intermediate state. In describing an embodiment disclosed in this document, being in an “unfolded state” of the electronic device 200 means that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device form an angle of 180 degrees. It may mean “fully unfolded state.” The “closed state” of the electronic device 200 may mean that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device form an angle of 0 degrees or less than 10 degrees. . The state of the electronic device 200 being an “intermediate state” means that the angle formed by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in the “unfolded state” and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) may mean a state in which an angle is formed between the angles formed in the “closed state”.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210, unlike the second housing 220, additionally includes a sensor area 231d where various sensors are disposed, but other areas may have mutually symmetrical shapes. In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be additionally disposed or replaced in at least a partial area of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be omitted from the first housing 210. The configuration of the sensor area 231d in FIGS. 2 and/or 3 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 .

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 4) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and faces the front of the electronic device 200. a disposed first face 211, a second face 212 facing in the opposite direction of the first face 211, and surrounding at least a portion of the space between the first face 211 and the second face 212. It may include a first side member 213. In one embodiment, the first side member 213 has a first side 28a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and extends from one end of the first side 28a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. It may include a second side 28b and a third side 213c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the first side 28a. In describing an embodiment of the present invention, expressions such as “parallel” or “perpendicular” are used regarding the arrangement relationship of the above-described sides, but depending on the embodiment, this may mean “partially parallel” or “partially parallel.” It may include the meaning of “perpendicularly.” In some embodiments, expressions such as “parallel” or “perpendicular” may mean including an inclined arrangement relationship in an angle range of less than 10 degrees.

In one embodiment, the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 4) and is disposed to face the front of the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is unfolded. a third face 221 facing the opposite direction of the third face 221, and a fourth face 222 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the third face 221 and the fourth face 222. It may include 2 side members 223. In one embodiment, the second side member 223 has a fourth side 223a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and extends from one end of the fourth side 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. It may include a sixth side 223c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the fifth side 223b and the fourth side 223a. In one embodiment, the third side 221 may be arranged to face the first side 211 in a folded state. In some embodiments, although there are some differences in specific shapes, the second side member 223 may be made of substantially the same shape or material as the first side member 213.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate the display 230 through structural and shape coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. . The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the display 230 . In one embodiment, due to the sensor area 231d, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. For example, the recess 201 is formed at the edge of the first portion 220a of the second housing 220 parallel to the folding axis A and the sensor area 231d of the first housing 210. The first width W1 between the first part 210a, and the folding axis A while not corresponding to the sensor area 231d of the first housing 210 and the second part 220b of the second housing 220. ) may have a second width W2 formed by the second portion 210b parallel to ). In this case, the second width W2 may be formed to be longer than the first width W1. For example, the recess 201 has a first width W1 formed from the first part 210a of the first housing 210 having a mutually asymmetric shape to the first part 220a of the second housing 220, and , It may be formed to have a second width W2 formed from the second part 210b of the first housing 210 having a mutually symmetrical shape to the second part 220b of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the first portion 210a and the second portion 210b of the first housing 210 may be formed to have different distances from the folding axis A. The width of the recess 201 is not limited to the illustrated example. In one embodiment, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths due to the shape of the sensor area 231d or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. .

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a selected level of rigidity to support the display 230 . In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may include an electrically conductive material. When the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 include a conductive material, the electronic device 200 uses the portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 made of a conductive material to perform wireless communication. Radio waves can be transmitted and received. For example, the processor or communication module of the electronic device 200 may perform wireless communication using a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .

In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the first housing 210. However, the arrangement, shape, or size of the sensor area 231d is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be provided at another corner of the first housing 210 or at an arbitrary area between the top corner and the bottom corner. In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be disposed in at least a partial area of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be arranged to extend to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 has components exposed to the front of the electronic device 200 through the sensor area 231d or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 231d. ), and various functions can be performed through these parts. Components placed in the sensor area 231d may include, for example, at least one of a front camera device, a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an indicator. However, it is not necessarily limited to this example. The sensor area 231d may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and according to this, the components disposed in the sensor area 231d are located in at least a portion of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. It can be distributed and deployed.

In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be disposed on the second side 212 of the first housing 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery. In one embodiment, an edge of the first rear cover 240 may be at least partially surrounded by the first housing 210. Similarly, the second rear cover 250 may be disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing 220, and at least a portion of its edge may be wrapped by the second housing 220.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may include various different shapes. In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first housing 210, and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second housing 220.

In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 are connected to each other to form various components of the electronic device 200. It may provide a space in which elements (e.g., printed circuit boards, antenna modules, sensor modules, or batteries) can be placed. In one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first rear area 241 of the first rear cover 240. In one embodiment, the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and/or a flash. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sub-display 252 may be visually exposed through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250.

The display 230 may be arranged in a space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220. For example, the display 230 may be seated in a recess (e.g., the recess 201 in FIG. 2) formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220, and the electronic device 200 It can be placed to occupy substantially most of the front of the. For example, the front of the electronic device 200 includes the display 230 and some areas (e.g., edge areas) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the display 230 and some areas (e.g., edge areas) of the second housing 220. : edge area) may be included. In one embodiment, the rear of the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 240, a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover. It may include 250 and a partial area (eg, an edge area) of the second housing 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 250 .

In one embodiment, the display 230 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface. In one embodiment, the display 230 includes a folding area 231c, a first display area 231a disposed on one side (e.g., the right area of the folding area 231c) with respect to the folding area 231c, and the other side ( Example: It may include a second display area 231b disposed in the left area of the folding area 231c. For example, the first display area 231a is disposed on the first side 211 of the first housing 210, and the second display area 231b is disposed on the third side 221 of the second housing 220. can be placed in For example, the display 230 may extend from the first side 211 to the third side 221 through the hinge module 264 of FIG. 4 and at least cover an area corresponding to the hinge module 264 (e.g. The folding region 231c may be a flexible region that can be transformed from a flat shape to a curved shape.

In one embodiment, the division of areas of the display 230 is exemplary, and the display 230 may be divided into a plurality of areas (for example, four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the folding area 231c extends in the direction of a vertical axis parallel to the folding axis A (e.g., the Y axis in FIG. 4), and the folding area 231c or the folding axis ( The area of the display 230 may be divided by the A-axis), but in one embodiment, the display 230 may be divided into another folding area (e.g., a folding area parallel to the horizontal axis (e.g., the Regions may be divided based on the folding axis (e.g., the folding axis parallel to the X axis in FIG. 4). The division of the display area described above is only a physical division by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 4), and is actually divided by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and The display 230 can display one entire screen through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the first display area 231a and the second display area 231b may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding area 231c as the center. However, unlike the second display area 231b, the first display area 231a may include a notch area (e.g., notch area 233 in FIG. 4) that provides a sensor area 231d. And other areas may have a symmetrical shape with the second display area 231b. For example, the first display area 231a and the second display area 231b may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape.

Referring further to FIG. 4, the hinge cover 265 is disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to cover internal components (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 4). It can be configured. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 is connected to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 depending on the operating state (extended state or folded state) of the electronic device 200. ) may be obscured by part of or exposed to the outside.

Hereinafter, the operation of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and the display 230 according to the operating state (e.g., extended state and folded state) of the electronic device 200. Each area is explained.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an extended state (e.g., the state in FIG. 2), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of 180 degrees, and the display The first display area 231a and the second display area 231b may be arranged to display screens facing the same direction, for example, in directions parallel to each other. Additionally, the folding area 231c may form the same plane as the first display area 231a and the second display area 231b.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, the state in FIG. 3 ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed to face each other. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), the first display area 231a and the second display area 231b of the display 230 are narrow to each other. They form an angle (e.g. between 0 and 10 degrees) and can face each other. When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, the state in FIG. 3), at least a portion of the folded area 231c may form a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form a certain angle with each other, for example, It can be arranged at a 90 or 120 degree angle. For example, in the intermediate state, the first display area 231a and the second display area 231b of the display 230 may form an angle that is larger than in the folded state and smaller than in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folding area 231c may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to Figure 4, in one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a display 230, a support member assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing 210, and a second housing ( 220), a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250. In this document, the display 230 may be referred to as a display module or display assembly.

The configuration of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4 may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 . The configuration of the display 230 in FIG. 4 may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the display module 160 in FIG. 1 and/or the display 230 in FIGS. 2 and 3 .

The display 230 may include a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 is mounted. In one embodiment, plate 232 may be disposed between display panel 231 and support member assembly 260. The display panel 231 may be disposed on at least a portion of one surface (eg, the Z-direction surface in FIG. 4) of the plate 232. The plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231. For example, some areas of the plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the notch area 233 of the display panel 231.

The support member assembly 260 includes a first support member 261, a second support member 262, a hinge module 264 disposed between the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, and a hinge module. When (264) is viewed from the outside, there is a hinge cover 265 covering it, and a wiring member 263 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. (FPCB; flexible printed circuit board)) may be included.

In one embodiment, support member assembly 260 may be disposed between plate 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. For example, the first support member 261 may be disposed between the first display area 231a of the display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271. The second support member 262 may be disposed between the second display area 231b of the display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the wiring member 263 and the hinge module 264 may be disposed inside the support member assembly 260. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, X-axis direction) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, X-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, Y-axis or folding axis A in FIG. 2) of the folding area 231c.

In one embodiment, the hinge module 264 may include a hinge module 264a, a first hinge plate 264b, and/or a second hinge plate 264c. In some embodiments, the hinge module 264a may be interpreted to include a first hinge plate 264b and a second hinge plate 264c. In one embodiment, the first hinge plate 264b may be mounted inside the first housing 210, and the second hinge plate 264c may be mounted inside the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the first hinge plate 264b may be coupled to the first support member 261, and the second hinge plate 264c may be coupled to the second support member 262. In one embodiment, the first hinge plate 264b (or second hinge plate 264c) is configured to support another structure (e.g., first rotation support) inside the first housing 210 (or second housing 220). It may be coupled to the surface 214 or the second rotation support surface 224). For example, the structure to which the first hinge plate 264b (or second hinge plate 264c) is coupled inside the first housing 210 (or second housing 220) may vary depending on the embodiment. . In one embodiment, the hinge module 264a is combined with the first hinge plate 264b and the second hinge plate 264c to rotatably connect the second hinge plate 264c to the first hinge plate 264b. there is. For example, a folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 2) is formed by the hinge module 264a, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 (or the first support member 261) are formed by the hinge module 264a. ) and the second support member 262) can substantially rotate relative to each other about the folding axis A.

As mentioned above, at least one printed circuit board 270 includes a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on the first support member 261 side and a second printed circuit board disposed on the second support member 262 side. It may include a circuit board 272. The first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include a support member assembly 260, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second housing. It may be placed inside the space formed by the rear cover 250. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are assembled to each other to be coupled to both sides of the support member assembly 260 with the display 230 coupled to the support member assembly 260. You can. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be slidably moved on both sides of the support member assembly 260, for example, on the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, respectively. can be combined The first support member 261 and the second support member 262 are substantially accommodated in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and according to the embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing It can be interpreted as part of (220).

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first rotation support surface 214, and the second housing 220 may include a second rotation support surface corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214 ( 224) may be included. The first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 2), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 265 to maintain the hinge. The cover 265 may not be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200 or may be minimally exposed. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 are included in the hinge cover 265. By rotating along the curved surface, the hinge cover 265 can be maximally exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200.

In the above detailed description, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the first side member 213, or the second side member 223 are used to simply distinguish the components using ordinal numbers, such as Note that the present invention is not limited by the description of ordinal numbers. For example, although the sensor area 231d is illustrated as being formed in the first housing 210, the sensor area 231d is formed in the second housing 220 or is formed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 210. , 220) can all be formed. In one embodiment, the first rear area 241 is disposed on the first rear cover 240 and the sub-display 252 is disposed on the second rear cover 250. However, for placing the sensor, Both the first rear area 241 and the sub-display 252 for displaying a screen may be disposed on either the first rear cover 240 or the second rear cover 250.

In one embodiment, the hinge module 264 may include a plurality of hinge modules arranged in parallel. For example, the hinge module 264 may include a first hinge module (not shown) and a second hinge module (not shown) that are symmetrical with respect to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device 200. there is.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the internal structure and foot assembly of an electronic device, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a portion of a hinge module and a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the hinge module, link structure, and foot structure, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing the operation of a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

5 to 8B, in one embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a first housing 310, a second housing 320, a display 330, a hinge module 400, and a foot assembly 500. may include. The configuration of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5 may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4 . The configuration of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 in FIG. 5 may be the same in whole or in part as the configuration of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2 to 4, respectively. . The configuration of the hinge module 400 of FIGS. 5 to 8A may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the hinge module 264 of FIG. 4 . The configuration of the display 330 of FIGS. 8A and 8B may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the display 230 of FIGS. 2 and 4 (e.g., a flexible display or foldable display). . The hinge module 400 and foot structure 510 of FIG. 5 may appear when the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state.

According to embodiments disclosed in this document, the electronic device 300 is in a laptop mode (e.g., the state shown in FIGS. 5, 14C, and 14D) in which the electronic device 300 is mounted on the ground, such as a table, by adjusting the angle of the housing. It can be used as. In this document, the “laptop mode” of the electronic device 300 refers to the intermediate state of the electronic device 300, when the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are at a specific angle (e.g., about 90 degrees). to about 120 degrees).

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , in one embodiment, the hinge module 400 may be connected to the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. The first housing 310 can rotate relative to the second housing 320 using the hinge module 400. In one embodiment, the hinge module 400 may include rotation members 411 and 412, arm members 431 and 432, and pin members 441 and 442.

In one embodiment, the first rotation member 411 may be connected to the first housing 310. The second rotation member 412 may be connected to the second housing 320 . In one embodiment, the first rotation member 411 is at least a portion of the first display area (e.g., the first display area 231a in FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first display area 331 in FIG. 9). and the second rotation member 412 faces at least a portion of the second display area (e.g., the second display area 231b in FIGS. 2 to 4 / or the first display area 331 in FIG. 9). can do. In one embodiment, the rotation members 411 and 412 may substantially implement or guide rotation of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 . In one embodiment, the first rotation member 411 may provide a first rotation axis (Ax1), and the second rotation member may provide a second rotation axis (Ax2). For example, the first housing 310 may rotate about the first rotation axis Ax1, and the second housing 320 may rotate about the second rotation axis Ax2. In one embodiment, the folding axis (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 2) may be interpreted as a virtual axis located between the first rotation axis Ax1 and the second rotation axis Ax2.

In one embodiment, the rotating members 411 and 412 may include pin slots 411a and 412a for receiving the pin members 441 and 442. For example, the first rotation member 411 includes a first pin slot 411a in which the first pin member 441 is accommodated, and the second rotation member 412 includes a first pin member 442 in which the second pin member 442 is accommodated. It may include a second pin slot 412a. In one embodiment, the pin slots 411a and 412a are holes that penetrate the rotatable members 411 and 412 in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) and extend in the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction). Or it may be a slot.

In one embodiment, the arm members 431 and 432 may position the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 at a certain angle. For example, the arm members 431 and 432 provide force to the rotation members 411 and 412 in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y axis direction) of the hinge module 400, thereby rotating the first housing 310 and/or Alternatively, movement and/or rotation of the second housing 320 may be prevented or reduced. For example, when the user applies an external force exceeding a predetermined value, the hinge module 400 may allow the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320 to rotate, and the external force is not applied or the predetermined value is applied. When a small external force is applied, the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320 can be maintained in a stationary state using the arm members 431 and 432.

In one embodiment, the arm members 431 and 432 may be connected to the pin members 441 and 442. For example, the first arm member 431 may include a first pin hole 431a to accommodate the first pin member 441. The second arm member 432 may include a second pin hole 432a to accommodate the second pin member 442. The pin holes 431a and 432a may be grooves or holes. In one embodiment, the arm members 431 and 432 may be connected to the rotation members 411 and 412 using pin members 441 and 442. For example, at least a portion of the first pin member 441 connected to the first arm member 431 is received in the first pin slot 411a of the first rotation member 411, and the second arm member 432 At least a portion of the second pin member 442 connected to may be accommodated in the second pin slot 412a of the second rotation member 412.

In one embodiment, the arm members 431 and 432 can slide relative to the rotating members 411 and 412. In one embodiment, the first pin member 441 connected to the first arm member 431 slides in the direction of arrow ① (X-axis direction) within the first pin slot 411a, and the second arm member 432 ) The second pin member 442 connected to the second pin slot 412a can slide in the direction indicated by arrow ① (X-axis direction).

In one embodiment, the hinge module 400 (e.g., pin members 441 and 442) transmits at least a portion of the force applied to the first housing 310 to the second housing 320, or At least a portion of the force applied to the housing 320 may be transmitted to the first housing 310 . For example, the hinge module 400 uses the pin members 441 and 442 to transmit the rotation of the rotation members 411 and 412 to the arm members 431 and 432, or to the arm members 431 and 432. Rotation may be transmitted to the rotating members 411 and 412.

In one embodiment, one end of the first pin member 441 may be coupled to the first pin hole 431a of the first arm member 431. The other end of the first pin member 441 may be connected to be slidably movable within the first pin slot 411a of the first rotation member 411. In one embodiment, the second pin member 442 may be coupled to the second pin hole 432a of the second arm member 432. The other end of the second pin member 442 may be connected to be slidably movable within the second pin slot 412a of the second rotation member 412.

In one embodiment, the pin members 441 and 442 may move based on the rotation of the hinge module 400. For example, the pin members 441 and 442 may move together with the arm members 431 and 432 based on the rotation of the hinge module 400. For example, the first pin member 441 may slide in the direction indicated by arrow ① (X-axis direction) within the first pin slot 411a. For example, the second pin member 442 may slide in the direction indicated by arrow ① (X-axis direction) within the second pin slot 412a. In one embodiment, the end connected to the first pin slot 411a of the first pin member 441 has a first link member (e.g., a first link hole 521a of the first link member 521 of FIG. 7). ) may include a link connection portion 441a connected to the

Referring again to FIG. 5 , in one embodiment, the foot assembly 500 may be placed in the first housing 310 . FIG. 5 may show the electronic device 300 when looking at the second side of the rear of the first housing 310 (e.g., the second side 212 of FIGS. 2 to 4 ). For example, at least a portion of the foot assembly 500 may be accommodated in the internal space of the first housing 310 . For example, at least a portion of the foot assembly 500 may be disposed between the hinge module 400 and the second surface of the first housing 310 (e.g., the second surface 212 of FIGS. 2 to 4). there is. However, the location of the foot assembly 500 is not limited to the above area of the first housing 310. For example, at least one foot assembly 500 may be disposed in an arbitrary area adjacent to the outer surface of the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , in one embodiment, the foot assembly 500 may be disposed below the hinge module 400 (-Z direction). For example, the foot assembly 500 may be closer to the first rotation member 411 than to the first arm member 431. For example, when viewed in the -Z direction, the foot assembly 500 and the first rotation member 411 may at least partially overlap.

5-7, in one embodiment, foot assembly 500 may include a foot structure 510, a link structure 520, and a foot structure holder 530.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , in one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may include a first member 511, a second member 512, a guide slot 511a, and a mounting groove 511b. In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may raise a portion of the electronic device 300 from the ground when the electronic device 300 is mounted on the ground. For example, the second member 512 may support the electronic device 300 while contacting the ground. In one embodiment, the second member 512 of the foot structure 510 may extend from the first member 511 to the outside of the first housing 310 (-Z direction). In one embodiment, a partial area (eg, -Z direction surface) of the second member 512 may be in contact with the ground. The second member 512 may prevent the first housing 310 from slipping on the ground. For example, the friction coefficient of the second member 512 may be greater than the friction coefficient of the first housing 310. For example, the friction coefficient of the second member 512 may be greater than the friction coefficient of the first member 511. For example, the second member 512 may include rubber. In one embodiment, the first member 511 and the second member 512 may be formed separately and coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the first member 511 and the second member 512 may be formed integrally. For example, the first member 511 and the second member 512 may be formed by double injection.

In one embodiment, the guide slot 511a may be formed in a partial area of the first member 511. For example, the guide slot 511a may be formed in a portion of the side wall (eg, -Y direction side wall) facing the link member of the first member 511. For example, the guide slot 511a is a hole or slot (e.g., a hole or slot) that penetrates the side wall of the first member 511 in the thickness direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) and extends in the longitudinal direction (e.g., X-axis direction). slot). In one embodiment, the guide slot 511a may include at least one straight slot and/or at least one diagonal slot. In one embodiment, the mounting groove 511b may be formed in a partial area of the first member. For example, the mounting groove 511b may be formed in a portion of the upper wall (e.g., +Z direction wall) facing the recess 380 of the first housing (e.g., recess 380 in FIG. 10). there is. For example, the mounting groove may be a groove or a recess recessed from the upper wall into the inside of the first member 511 (eg, -Z direction). For example, mounting groove 511b may accommodate at least a portion of protrusion 384 (e.g., protrusion 384 in FIG. 10) of recess 380 (e.g., recess 380 in FIG. 10). there is. For example, the mounting groove 511b may be shaped to engage with the protrusion 384 (eg, the protrusion 384 in FIG. 10).

In one embodiment, the link structure 520 may include a first link member 521, a second link member 522, a first fixing ring 522a, and a second fixing ring 523. In one embodiment, the first link member 521 may be connected to the second link member 522 and the first pin member 441 of the hinge module 400. In one embodiment, the first link member 521 may include a first link hole 521a. For example, at least a portion of the link connection portion 441a of the first pin member 441 may be accommodated in the first link hole 521a. The link structure 520 may be connected to the first arm member 431 and the first rotation member 411 using the first pin member 441. For example, the first link hole 521a may be a slot or recess that penetrates the first link member 521 in the width direction (Y-axis direction) and is open in the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction). In one embodiment, the first link member 521 may include a second link hole 521b to which the second link member 522 is connected. For example, the second link hole 521b may be a hole that accommodates one end of the second link member 522. For example, the second link hole 521b may be a hole penetrating the first link member 521 in the width direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the second link hole 521b may be spaced apart from the first link hole 521a in one direction (eg, -Z direction).

In one embodiment, the second link member 522 may be connected to the first link member 521 and the foot structure 510. For example, one end of the second link member 522 may be coupled to the second link hole 521b, and the other end of the second link member 522 may be coupled to the guide slot 511a. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second link member 522 may be accommodated in the guide slot 511a. In one embodiment, the first fixing ring 522a and the second fixing ring 523 may couple the second link member 522 to the guide slot 511a. For example, the first fixing ring 522a and the second fixing ring 523 may support the second link member 522 inserted into the guide slot 511a inside and outside the foot structure 510. . For example, the first fixing ring 522a may be located outside the foot structure 510. The second fixing ring 523 may be located inside the foot structure 510. For example, the first fixing ring 522a may be mounted around the second link member 522 and disposed adjacent to the -Y direction end or opening of the guide slot 511a. The second fixing ring 523 may be mounted around the second link member 522 and disposed adjacent to the +Y direction end or opening of the guide slot 511a. The first fixing ring 522a and the second fixing ring 523 can prevent the second link member 522 connected to the guide slot 511a from being separated.

In one embodiment, link structure 520 and foot structure 510 can move based on rotation of hinge module 400 . For example, the link structure 520 may receive the rotational force of the hinge module 400 through the first link member 521 coupled to the first pin member 441. For example, link structure 520 may move substantially together with first fin member 441 . For example, the link structure 520 may move in the direction indicated by arrow ① (X-axis direction) relative to the first rotation member 411 based on the rotation of the hinge module 400.

In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may move in the Z-axis direction based on the rotation of the hinge module 400. In one embodiment, the link structure 520 may transmit the rotational force of the hinge module 400 to the foot structure 510 through the second link member 522 connected to the guide slot 511a. According to one embodiment, the second link member 522 may move along the guide slot 511a based on the rotation of the hinge module 400. In one embodiment, the second link member 522 may move linearly in one direction (eg, X-axis direction) within the guide slot 511a without changing its position on the Z-axis. The foot structure 510 may move linearly in one direction (eg, Z-axis direction) with respect to the first housing 310 based on the movement of the second link member 522. For example, the foot structure 510 can be moved in the Z-axis direction due to the shape of the guide slot 511a including a diagonal section angled with respect to the Z-axis. For example, the foot structure 510 may move toward the arrow ② direction (-Z direction) (or toward the outside of the housing 310). For example, the foot structure 510 may move toward the arrow ③ direction (+Z direction) (or the inside of the first housing 310). In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 includes a first back cover 340 (e.g., second side 212 of FIGS. 2-4 ) disposed on a second side of the first housing 310 (e.g., second side 212 of FIGS. 2-4 ). Through hole 342 of the first rear cover 240 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first rear cover 340 of FIG. 9 (e.g., through hole 342 of FIGS. 6 and 14A to 14F) ) can move toward the inside or outside of the first housing 310.

8A and 8B are cross-sectional views taken along line A-A' in FIG. 5. In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 is in a first state (e.g., shown in FIGS. 8A, 14A, 14B, 14E, and 14F) received within (e.g., a recess) of the first housing 310. state) can be located. In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may be positioned in a second state (state shown in FIGS. 8B, 14C, and 14D) where it protrudes maximally out of the first housing 310. In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may be located in a third state (not shown) that is intermediate between the first state and the second state. According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the foot structure 510 may be stored inside the electronic device when it is not needed (e.g., in the closed or unfolded state of the electronic device 300). By using the foot structure 510 according to one embodiment, the usability and appearance of the electronic device 300 can be improved compared to the case where the foot structure is a fixed type that always protrudes. For example, when the foot structure 510 is stored in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300, the display 330 disposed on the front can be formed to be flatter when placed on the ground in the unfolded state compared to the fixed foot structure. . For example, when the foot structure 510 is stored in the closed state of the electronic device 300, the appearance of the electronic device 300 when carried or stored may be improved compared to a fixed foot structure.

In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may vary between the first state and the third state in response to the rotation of the hinge module 400 or the unfolding and closing motion of the electronic device 300. For example, when changing the electronic device 300 from a closed state (e.g., the state shown in FIGS. 3 and/or 14A) to a laptop mode (e.g., the state shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D), the foot structure ( 510) may change from the first state to the third state to the second state. For example, when changing the electronic device 300 from a laptop mode (e.g., the state shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D) to the unfolded state (e.g., the state shown in FIGS. 2 and/or 14F), the foot structure ( 510) may change from the second state to the first state through the third state.

In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may protrude outward from the first housing 310 by a protruding distance h. For example, the protrusion distance (h) may be determined by determining that the foot structure 510 is connected to the first back cover 340 (e.g., the first back cover 240 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first back cover of FIG. 9 (e.g., It may be the distance protruding in the -Z direction from the outer surface (-Z direction surface) of 340)). For example, the protrusion distance (h) may be greater than 0 and less than the first distance. For example, the first distance may be approximately 1 mm. For example, when the foot structure 510 is in the first state (the state shown in FIG. 8A), the protrusion distance h may be 0. For example, when the foot structure 510 is in the second state (state shown in FIG. 8B), the protrusion distance h may substantially correspond to the first specified distance (eg, 1 mm). For example, when the foot structure 510 is in a third state (not shown) that is intermediate between the first state and the second state, the protrusion distance h may be greater than 0 and less than the first distance.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a structure in which a foot structure is mounted on an electronic device, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIG. 9 , in one embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a first housing 310, a second housing 320, a display 330, a support member assembly 360, and a first printed circuit board 371. ), a second printed circuit board 372, a foot assembly 500, a first rear cover 340, and a second rear cover 350.

The configuration of the first housing 310 in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the first housing 310 in FIGS. 5, 8A, and 8B. The configuration of the second housing 320 of FIG. 9 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the second housing 320 of FIGS. 5, 8A, and 8B. The configuration of the display 330 in FIG. 9 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the display 330 in FIGS. 8A and 8B. The configuration of the support member assembly 360 of FIG. 9 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the support member assembly 260 of FIG. 4 . The configuration of the first printed circuit board 371 and the second printed circuit board 372 in FIG. 9 is in whole or in part the same as the configuration of the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 in FIG. 4. may be the same. The configuration of the first rear cover 340 and the second rear cover 350 of FIG. 9 is in whole or in part the configuration of the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 of FIGS. 2 to 4, respectively. may be the same. The configuration of the foot assembly 500 of FIG. 9 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the foot assembly 500 of FIG. 5 . The configuration of the foot structure 510, link structure 520, and foot structure holder 530 in FIG. 10 is the same as the configuration of the foot structure 510, link structure 520, and foot structure holder 530 in FIGS. 5 to 8B. may be identical in whole or in part. The configuration of the foot structure holder 530 of FIG. 10 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the foot structure holder 530 of FIG. 5 .

In one embodiment, the support member assembly 360 includes a first hinge plate 364a connected to the first housing 310 (e.g., the first hinge plate 264b in FIG. 4) and a second housing 320. It may include a connected second hinge plate 364b (e.g., second hinge plate 264c in FIG. 4) and a hinge module 400 (e.g., hinge module 400 in FIG. 5).

In one embodiment, the hinge module 400 may include a plurality of hinge modules 400a, 400b, 400c, and 400d. For example, referring to FIG. 9, the hinge module 400 includes a first hinge module 400a, a second hinge module 400b, a third hinge module 400c, and a fourth hinge module 400a arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction. It may include a hinge module 400d. For example, the first hinge module 400a and the second hinge module 400b may have substantially the same configuration. For example, the third hinge module 400c and the fourth hinge module 400d may have substantially the same configuration. For example, the first hinge module 400a may be a mirror image of the third hinge module 400c and the fourth hinge module 400d. For example, the second hinge module 400b may be a mirror image of the third hinge module 400c and the fourth hinge module 400d.

In one embodiment, the foot assembly 500 may include a plurality of foot assemblies 500a and 500b. For example, the foot assembly 500 may include a first foot assembly 500a and a second foot assembly 500b arranged parallel to the first foot assembly 500a in the Y-axis direction. For example, the first foot assembly 500a and the second foot assembly 500b may be mirror images of each other. In one embodiment, the first foot assembly 500a and the second foot assembly 500b may be connected to at least one hinge module 400a, 400b, 400c, and 400d, respectively. For example, the first foot assembly 500a may be connected to the first hinge module 400a. For example, the second foot assembly 500b may be connected to the fourth hinge module 400d. However, the connection between the foot structure 510 and the hinge module is not limited to a one-to-one connection method. In one embodiment, multiple foot assemblies 500 may be connected to a single hinge module 400. In one embodiment, a single foot assembly 500 may be connected to a plurality of hinge modules 400.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the first housing 310) may include a cover mounting portion 315 for accommodating the first rear cover 340. For example, the cover mounting portion 315 may be a recess in which a portion of the second surface of the first housing 310 (eg, the second surface 212 in FIGS. 2 to 4) is depressed. For example, based on the Z axis, the depth of the cover mounting portion 315 may be substantially the same as the thickness of the first rear cover 340. For example, the first rear cover 340 may be mounted on the cover mounting portion 315 to form one connected surface together with the first housing 310. For example, the first rear cover 340 coupled to the cover mounting portion 315 may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the first housing 310.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, foot structure holder 530 may be connected to foot structure 510 and first housing 310 . In one embodiment, the foot structure holder 530 may include a holder portion 531 and at least one wing portion 532 or 333. In one embodiment, the holder portion 531 may be shaped to surround a portion of the foot structure 510 in the lateral direction (X direction and/or Y direction). For example, the holder portion 531 may include a hole having a shape corresponding to the foot structure 510. For example, the holder portion 531 may be a square ring member. For example, the holder portion 531 may support the foot structure 510 in the lateral direction (X direction and/or Y direction). According to one embodiment, the wing portion may include a first wing portion 532 extending in the X direction from the holder portion 531 and a second wing portion 533 extending in the Y direction. For example, based on the foot structure holder 530 shown in FIG. 10, the first wing 532 may extend in the +X direction and the second wing 533 may extend in the -Y direction. In one embodiment, the first wing 532 and the second wing 533 may each include at least one first fastening hole 532a and 533a in which the fastening member 534 is accommodated. For example, at least one fastening member 534 may pass through the first fastening holes 532a and 533a and be coupled to the first housing 310. For example, the fastening member 534 can be viewed as being included in the foot structure holder 530. For example, the fastening member 534 may be a screw member or a boss member. For example, the foot structure holder 530 is configured to prevent the foot structure 510 from flowing in the front-to-back direction (X-axis direction) and/or the left-right direction (Y-axis direction) when the foot structure 510 moves in the Z-axis direction. can guide you. However, the connection structure of the foot structure holder 530 to the first housing 310 is not limited to the above-described content, and for example, the structure holder 530 may include various coupling means (e.g., rivets) including screw means. It can be connected to the first housing 310. As an example, the foot structure holder 530 is attached to the first housing 310 by an adhesive means (eg, adhesive or tape) provided on one surface of the foot structure holder 530. In one embodiment, the foot structure holder 530 may be directly coupled to the first housing 310 without a separate member. In one embodiment, the foot structure holder 530 may be coupled to the first housing 310 without a separate member (e.g. : It may be directly connected to the first housing 310 without the foot structure holder 530. For example, the foot structure 510 and/or the foot structure holder 530 are mechanically coupled to the first housing 310 ( e.g. snap-fit combination).

In one embodiment, first housing 310 may include a recess 380 to receive foot structure 510 and foot structure holder 530. In one embodiment, recess 380 includes a first recess 381 for receiving foot structure 510, a second recess 382 for receiving foot structure holder 530, and a protrusion 384. may include. In one embodiment, the first recess 381 may be formed in an area where the foot structure 510 is located on the first housing 310 (eg, cover mounting portion 315). For example, the first recess 381 may be a concave portion formed to accommodate at least a portion of the foot structure 510 . In one embodiment, the first rear cover 340 may include a through hole 342 (e.g., the through hole 342 of FIGS. 6 and/or FIGS. 14A to 14F). For example, the through hole 342 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first recess 381. For example, the shape of the through hole 342 may be an opening through which the foot structure 510 can pass in the Z-axis direction. For example, the through hole 342 and the first recess 381 may be at least partially connected. For example, when the foot structure 510 is mounted in the first recess 381, at least a portion (eg, the second member 512) may be exposed through the through hole 342. For example, the foot structure 510 may move in the Z-axis direction through the first recess 381 and/or the through hole 342.

In one embodiment, the protrusion 384 may extend outwardly (in the -Z direction) from one side (the -Z direction side) of the first recess 381. In one embodiment, the protrusion 384 may be insertable into or withdrawn from the mounting groove 511b of the foot structure 510 (e.g., first member 511). For example, the protrusion 384 may be shaped to engage with the mounting groove 511b. For example, the shape of the cross section (eg, cross section along the XY plane) of the protrusion 384 may correspond to the shape of the mounting groove 511b. For example, the shape of the protrusion 384 may be various shapes such as a cylinder or a square pillar. For example, based on the Z axis, the height of the protrusion 384 may be less than or equal to the depth of the mounting groove 511b. For example, the protrusion 384 may guide the installation location and/or installation direction of the foot structure 510 when the foot structure 510 is installed in the first recess 381. For example, the protrusion 384 may guide the movement of the foot structure 510 in the Z-axis direction. For example, the protrusion 384 may support the foot structure 510 so that it does not flow in the front-back direction (X-axis direction) and/or the left-right direction (Y-axis direction) when the foot structure 510 moves in the Z-axis direction. In one embodiment, the first recess 381 may be open in the direction in which the link structure 520 connected to the foot structure 510 is located (eg, -Y direction). For example, the first recess 381 may be connected to the hinge module 400 disposed in the inner space of the first housing 310 through an open area. For example, link structure 520 can be placed across an open area. For example, at least a portion of the link structure 520 may be disposed on the first recess 381 .

In one embodiment, the second recess 382 may be a recess formed in the first housing 310 (eg, cover mounting portion 315). For example, based on the Z axis, the depth of the second recess 382 may be smaller than the depth of the first recess 381. For example, the shape of second recess 382 may be capable of receiving at least a portion of foot structure holder 530 . For example, the second recess 382 may be shaped to engage the foot structure holder 530. For example, the second recess 382 may include a plurality of recesses that accommodate the holder portion 531 and the wing portions 532 and 533 of the foot structure holder 530. In one embodiment, the second recess 382 may include at least one second fastening hole 382a to accommodate the fastening member 534. For example, the second fastening hole 382a may be formed in a position corresponding to the first fastening holes 532a and 533a of the foot structure holder 530 in the second recess 382. For example, screw threads may be included on the inner peripheral surface of at least one second fastening hole 382a.

Figure 11 is a plan view of the hinge module and foot assembly 500 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a hinge module, a link structure, and a foot structure, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

11 and 12, in one embodiment, the hinge module 400 includes rotation members 411 and 412, an interlocking structure 420, arm members 431 and 432, pin members 441 and 442, It may include elastic members 461 and 462. The configuration of the hinge module 400 of FIGS. 11 and 12 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the hinge module 400 of FIGS. 5 and/or 9 . The configuration of the foot structure 510 of FIGS. 11 and 12 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the foot structure 510 of FIGS. 9 and 10 . The configuration of the link structure 520 of FIG. 12 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the link structure 520 of FIGS. 9 and 10. The configuration of the foot structure holder 530 in FIG. 11 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the foot structure holder 530 in FIG. 10 .

In one embodiment, hinge module 400 (e.g., linkage structure 420) may include gear shafts 421 and 422, idle gear 423 and gear shaft support members 424a, 424b and 424c. . In one embodiment, the interlocking structure 420 rotates the first housing 310 (e.g., the first housing 310 of FIG. 9) to the second housing 320 (e.g., the second housing 320 of FIG. 9). )) can be linked to the rotation. In one embodiment, the interlocking structure 420 uses gears (e.g., first gear shaft 421, second gear shaft 422, and/or idle gear 423) to form the first housing 310. The second housing 320 may be rotated by an angle that is substantially the same as the rotated angle.

In one embodiment, the gear shafts 421 and 422 include a first gear shaft 421 that can rotate about a first interlocking axis (Ax3), and a second interlocking axis (Ax4) that can rotate about It may include a second gear shaft 422. In one embodiment, the first gear 421a of the first gear shaft 421 and the second gear 422a of the second gear shaft 422 are meshed with each other to form the first housing 310 (e.g., FIG. 9 The first housing 310) and the second housing 320 (eg, the second housing 320 of FIG. 9) may be interlocked. For example, the force transmitted from the first rotation member 411 coupled to the first housing 310 may be transmitted to the first gear shaft 421 through the first arm member 431. The first gear shaft 421 is engaged with the second gear shaft 422, and the second gear shaft 422 may rotate in a direction different from the rotation direction of the first gear shaft 421. The force transmitted to the second gear shaft 422 may be transmitted to the second arm member 432 and/or the second housing 320. In one embodiment, the ends of the gear shafts 421 and 422 may be connected to the rotating members 411 and 412.

In one embodiment, the gear shaft support members 424a, 424b, and 424c may include at least one hole for receiving the gear shafts 421, 422 and/or the idle gear 423. For example, the gear shaft support members 424a, 424b, and 424c may prevent or reduce disengagement of the gear shafts 421, 422 and/or the idle gear 423. In one embodiment, the gear shaft support members 424a, 424b, and 424c include a plurality of gear shaft support members (e.g., a first gear shaft support member) arranged in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y axis direction) of the hinge module 400. (424a), a second gear shaft support member 424b, and a third gear shaft support member 424c).

In one embodiment, the interlocking structure 420 may include a gear cover (not shown) to protect the first gear shaft 421 and/or the second gear shaft 422 from external shock. The gear cover (not shown) may surround at least a portion of the first gear 421a, the second gear 422a, and/or the idle gear 423.

In one embodiment, the first arm member 431 rotates about a first interlocking axis (Ax3) together with the first gear shaft 421, and the second arm member 432 rotates with the second gear shaft 422. It can rotate around the second interlocking axis (Ax4). The rotation axes (Ax1, Ax2) and the interlocking axes (Ax3, Ax4) of the gear shafts 432 and 334 may be different. For example, the first rotation axis Ax1, the second rotation axis Ax2, the first interlocking axis Ax3, and the second interlocking axis Ax4 may be substantially parallel.

In one embodiment, the first elastic member 461 may be connected to the first hinge shaft 421. The second elastic member 462 may be connected to the second hinge shaft 422. In one embodiment, the first elastic member 461 and/or the second elastic member 462 may each include a plurality of elastic members aligned along the Y axis. For example, the first elastic member 461 and/or the second elastic member 462 may include a spring. In one embodiment, the first and second elastic members 461 and 462 may provide elastic force in the longitudinal direction (eg, Y-axis direction) of the hinge module 400. For example, the first and second elastic members 461 and 462 may contact parts of the arm members 431 and 432 to provide elastic force. For example, the first and second elastic members 461 and 462 and the arm members 431 and 432 each include a cam member (not shown), and the first and second elastic members 461 and 462 include the cam member. Elastic force can be transmitted using contact between the two.

In one embodiment, the hinge module 400 (e.g., torque transmission structure 440) is one of a first fixing clip 443 and a second pin member 442 connected to one end of the first pin member 441. It may include a second fixing clip 444 connected to the end. In one embodiment, the fixing clips 443 and 444 may prevent or reduce separation of the pin members 441 and 442.

Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining a guide slot of a foot structure according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. 14A to 14F are diagrams for explaining a link structure and a foot structure that move based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIGS. 14A to 14F , the electronic device 300 may include a first housing 310, a second housing 320, and a foot structure 510. The configuration of the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 14A to 14F may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5 . The configuration of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 of FIGS. 14A to 14F may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 of FIG. 9 . The configuration of the foot structure 510 and link structure 520 of FIGS. 13 to 14F may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the foot structure 510 and link structure 520 of FIGS. 11 and 12 .

Referring to FIG. 13 , in one embodiment, the guide slot 511a may be a slot penetrating in the thickness direction (Y-axis direction) of the side wall facing the link structure 520 of the first member 511. In one embodiment, the guide slot 511a may include a first slot end 5111a and a second slot end 5112a, which are a pair of closed ends. For example, the first slot end 5111a may be closer to the folding axis (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 2) than the second slot end 5112a. For example, guide slot 511a may extend between a pair of closed ends. In one embodiment, the guide slot 511a may include at least one straight slot and/or at least one diagonal slot. In one embodiment, the guide slot 511a has a first section (S1), a second section (S2), a third section (S3), a fourth section (S4), and a second section connected to the first slot end (5111a). It may include a fifth section S5 connected to the slot end 5112a. For example, the first section S1 to the fifth section S5 may be slots sequentially extending in the +X direction. For example, the height d1 of the guide slot 511a, which is the straight line distance of each section, may be constant in the first to fifth sections S5. For example, the diameter d2 of the second link member 522 may be less than or equal to the height d1 of the guide slot 511a.

In one embodiment, the first section S1 may include a straight slot extending in the +X direction from the first slot end 5111a. In one embodiment, the second section S2 includes an oblique slot extending at an angle a1 with respect to the imaginary line B from one end connected to the opposite end of the first slot end 5111a of the first section S1. can do. For example, imaginary line B may be substantially parallel to the X axis. In one embodiment, the third section S3 may include a straight slot extending in the +X direction from one end connected to the other end of the second section S2. In one embodiment, the fourth section S4 may include an oblique slot extending from one end connected to the other end of the third section S3 at an angle a2 with respect to the imaginary line B. For example, the fifth section S5 may include a straight section extending in the +X direction from one end connected to the other end of the fourth section S4. For example, the first section S1 may extend longer than the fifth section S5. For example, the second section S2 may extend longer than the fourth section S4. For example, angle a1 may be greater than angle a2.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 14A to 14F, the angle change between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 based on the rotation of the hinge module 400 and the angle change of the link structure 520 and the foot structure 510 are explained. Explain about movement. The orientations of the

In one embodiment, the angle between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may vary between 0 degrees and about 180 degrees. For example, the open angle (x) may correspond to the rotation angle of the hinge module 400. Hereinafter, the angle between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 is referred to as “open angle (x)”. In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may move based on the unfolding and closing motion of the electronic device 300 or the rotation of the hinge module 400 . For example, foot structure 510 is inserted into or recessed into recess 380 (e.g., recess 380 in FIG. 10) through through hole 342 (e.g., through hole 342 in FIG. 6). It may be drawn from a recess 380 (e.g., recess 380 in FIG. 10). In one embodiment, the protrusion distance (h) of the foot structure 510 may be changed corresponding to the open angle (x). For example, the protrusion distance (h) refers to the distance at which the foot structure 510 protrudes from the outer surface (-Z direction surface) of the first rear cover 340 (e.g., the first rear cover 340 in FIG. 9). It can be referred to.

According to one example, FIG. 14A may show the electronic device 300 in a closed state when the open angle (x) is 0. FIG. 14B may show the electronic device 300 in an intermediate state when the open angle (x) is the first designated angle x1. Referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B , according to one example, when the open angle (x) is 0 to the first designated angle x1, the second link member 522 is positioned in the first section (S1) of the guide slot (511a). It can be located in . For example, referring to FIG. 15A , when the open angle x is 0, the second link member 522 may be positioned adjacent to the first slot end 5111a of the guide slot 511a. For example, referring to Figure 15b, when the open angle (x) is the first designated angle x1, the second link member 522 is located at the opposite end of the first slot end (5111a) of the first section (S1). Can be located adjacent to each other. In one embodiment, when the open angle (x) is 0 to the first designated angle x1, the protrusion distance (h) may be 0. For example, the first specified angle x1 may be approximately 30 degrees.

According to one example, FIGS. 14C and 14D may represent the electronic device 300 in an intermediate state or laptop mode. 14C and 14D, according to one example, when the open angle x is the second designated angle x2 to the third designated angle x3, the second link member 522 is positioned at the third of the guide slot 511a. It may be located in the section (S3). For example, referring to Figure 15c, when the open angle (x) is the second designated angle x2, the second link member 522 is connected to the second section (S2) at one end of the third section (S3) It can be located adjacent to . For example, referring to Figure 15D, when the open angle (x) is the third designated angle x3, the other end of the third section (S3) where the second link member 522 is connected to the fourth section (S4) It can be located adjacent to . According to one example, when the open angle x changes from the second designated angle x2 to the third designated angle x3, the first pin member 441 may move in the +X direction. In one embodiment, when the open angle (x) is the second designated angle x2 to the third designated angle x3, the protrusion distance (h) may be the first designated distance h1. For example, the first specified distance h1 may be approximately 1 mm. For example, the second specified angle x2 may be approximately 90 degrees. For example, the third specified angle x3 may be approximately 120 degrees.

According to one example, FIG. 14E may represent the electronic device 300 in an intermediate state at the fourth specified angle (x1). FIG. 14F may show the electronic device 300 in an unfolded state with an open angle (x) of about 180 degrees. 14E and 14F, according to one example, when the open angle x is the fourth designated angle x4 to the fifth designated angle x5, the second link member 522 is positioned at the fifth designated angle of the guide slot 511a. It may be located in the section (S5). For example, referring to Figure 15e, when the open angle (x) is the fourth designated angle x4, the second link member 522 is at one end of the fifth section (S5) connected to the fourth section (S4) It can be located adjacent to . For example, referring to FIG. 15F, when the open angle x is the fifth designated angle x5, the second link member 522 may be positioned adjacent to the second slot end 5112a. According to one example, when the open angle (x) changes from about the fourth designated angle to the fifth designated angle (x3), the second link member 522 may move in the +X direction. In one embodiment, when the open angle (x) is the fourth designated angle x4 to the fifth designated angle x5, the protrusion distance (h) may be 0. For example, the fourth specified angle x4 may be approximately 160 degrees. For example, the fifth specified angle x5 may be approximately 180 degrees.

15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining a foot structure and a plate member according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. The configuration of the foot structure 510 and the link structure 520 of FIGS. 15A and 15B may be the same in whole or in part as the configuration of the foot structure 510 and the link structure 520 of FIGS. 13 to 14F.

15A and 15B, the guide slot 511a of the foot structure 510 (e.g., the guide slot 511a of FIGS. 13 to 14f) is connected to the first member 511 (e.g., FIGS. 13 to 14f). It may be formed on the side wall facing the link structure 520 of the first member 511). In one embodiment, the width t1 of the guide slot 511a may correspond to the side wall thickness of the first member 511.

In one embodiment, the foot structure 510 may include plate members 541 and 542 disposed in a partial area of the guide slot 511a. In one embodiment, the plate members 541 and 542 may be disposed on a surface with which the second link member 522 of the guide slot 511a contacts. In one embodiment, the plate members 541 and 542 may prevent the second link member 522 from slipping on the contact surface of the guide slot 511a. In one embodiment, the friction coefficient of the plate members 541 and 542 may be higher than the friction coefficient of the first member 511. For example, the first plate member 541 may be disposed from a portion of the second section S2 to a portion of the third section S3 of the guide slot 511a. For example, the second plate member 542 may be disposed from a portion of the third section S3 to a portion of the fourth section S4 of the guide slot 511a. For example, the first plate member 541 and the second plate member 542 may be arranged not to overlap each other in the third section S3. For example, an end located in the third section S3 of the first plate member 541 and each end located in the third section S3 of the second plate member 541 may be spaced apart from each other.

In one embodiment, the plate members 541 and 542 may include at least one uneven portion 541a and 542a. For example, the first plate member 541 may be bent so that a partial area located adjacent to the boundary between the second section S2 and the third section S3 forms the first uneven portion 541a. . For example, the second plate member 542 may be bent so that a partial area located adjacent to the boundary between the third section S3 and the fourth section S4 forms the second uneven portion 542a. . For example, the passage interval of the guide slot 511a through which the second link member 522 passes is the height of the guide slot 511a at the portion where the uneven portions 541a and 542a are located (e.g., the guide slot in Figure 13 It may be narrower than the height (d1) of (511a). In one embodiment, when the second link member 522 passes over the uneven portions 541a and 542a based on the unfolding and closing of the electronic device 300 or the rotation of the hinge module 400, the uneven portion ( 541a, 542a) may be pressed by the second link member 522. For example, the concavo-convex portions 541a and 542a may be elastically deformed when pressed, and may provide resistance and/or a click sensation to the user during the unfolding and closing operation of the electronic device 300. For example, the resistance provided by the uneven portions 541a and 542a can reduce or prevent the foot structure 510 from being unintentionally stored inside the electronic device 300 due to external force. For example, the resistance and/or click sensation provided by the uneven portions 541a and 542a is the point at which the second link member 522 enters the third section S3 and the foot structure 510 protrudes to its maximum (e.g. : The state shown in FIG. 14C or FIG. 14D) can be perceived by the user through hearing and/or touch. For example, the resistance and/or the click sensation may be generated at the point when the second link member 522 deviates from the third section S3 and is received into the interior of the electronic device 300 from the maximum protruding state of the foot structure 510 (e.g. : The state shown in FIG. 14C or FIG. 14D) can be perceived by the user through hearing and/or touch.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4, and/or the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5 and 14A to 14F )) is a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first housing 310 of FIGS. 5, 8A to 10, 14A to 14F and FIGS. 2 to 4 The first rear cover 240 and/or the first rear cover 340 of FIGS. 8A to 9 and 14A to 14F), the second housing 320 (e.g., the second housing of FIGS. 2 to 4 (220) and/or the second housing 320 of FIGS. 5, 8A to 9, and 14A to 14F), disposed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 and 1 A hinge module rotatably connecting the second housing to the housing (e.g., the hinge module 164 in Figure 4 and/or the hinge module 400 in Figures 5, 9, 11, and 12) and/ Or a flexible display disposed across one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing (e.g., the display 230 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or FIGS. 8A to 9 The electronic device may include a display 330. The electronic device may include an outer surface of the first housing (e.g., the first rear cover 240 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first rear cover of FIG. 9 ( A foot structure (e.g., foot structure 510 of FIGS. 5 to 15B) disposed adjacent to the outer surface (-Z direction surface) of 340), and a guide slot (e.g., guide slot 511a of FIGS. 5 to 15B) ) may include a foot structure including a first member (e.g., the first member 511 in FIGS. 5 to 15B). The electronic device may include a first link member connected to the hinge module and/ Or a second link member connecting the first link member (e.g., the first link member 521 in FIGS. 5 to 8b, 10, 12, and 15a) and the guide slot (e.g., FIG. 5 to FIG. A link structure including a second link member 522 in FIGS. 8B, 10, 12, and 14A-15B (e.g., the link structure 520 in FIGS. 5-8B, 10, 12, and 15A) ) may include. The second link member may be moved along the guide slot in conjunction with a rotational motion of at least one of the first housing and the second housing by the hinge module. The foot structure, in conjunction with the movement of the second link member, moves in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing (e.g., arrow ② direction or -Z direction in FIG. 6) or in a direction opposite to the first direction. It may be possible to move in a second direction (e.g., arrow ③ direction or +Z direction in FIG. 6).

In one embodiment, the guide slot includes a first section (e.g., the first section (S1) and the second section (S2) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) and a second section (one end of which is connected to the first section). Example: third section (S3) of FIGS. 13 to 14F), third section connected to the other end of the second section (e.g., fourth section (S4), fifth section (S5) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) ) may include. According to one embodiment, the first section includes a first diagonal area (e.g., the second section S2 in FIGS. 13 to 14F) extending from the one end of the second section in a direction away from the display. can do. According to one embodiment, the third section includes a second diagonal area (e.g., the fourth section S4 in FIGS. 13 to 14F) extending from the other end of the second section in a direction away from the display. can do.

In one embodiment, the foot structure may be formed such that at least a portion thereof protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing. According to one embodiment, when the second link member of the link structure is located in the second section, compared to the case where the second link member is located in the first section or the third section, the foot structure The protruding distance from the outer surface of the first housing (eg, the protruding distance h in FIGS. 8B, 14C, and 14D) may be larger.

In one embodiment, the first section includes a first end (e.g., the first slot end 5111a in FIGS. 13 to 14f) and a first straight line area (e.g., the first slot end 5111a in FIGS. 13 to 14f) connecting the first end and the first diagonal area. : The first section (S1) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) may be further included. According to one embodiment, the third section includes a second end (e.g., the second slot end 5112a in FIGS. 13 to 14F) and a second straight line area connecting the second end and the second diagonal area ( Example: The fifth section (S5) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) may be further included.

In one embodiment, the first section and the third section may extend away from each other from the one end and the other end of the second section, respectively.

In one embodiment, when the second link member is located in the second section, the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing (e.g., the hinge angle (x) in FIGS. 14A to 14F) is 0. It is greater than or equal to the first designated angle and less than or equal to the second designated angle, and the foot structure may protrude by a designated distance from the outer surface of the first housing.

In one embodiment, when the second link member is located in the first section or the third section, the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is smaller than the first specified angle or the second specified angle. The angle may be larger, and the distance at which the foot structure protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing may be smaller than the specified distance.

In one embodiment, when the second link member is located in the first straight area or the second straight area, the foot structure may not protrude from the outer surface of the first housing.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second link member is received in the guide slot, and the foot structure includes at least one plate member disposed between the guide slot and the second link member (e.g., FIGS. 15A and 15A and It may include the first plate member 541 and the second plate member 542 of FIG. 15B. According to one embodiment, the at least one plate member may be disposed over at least a partial area of the second section and at least one of the first diagonal area or the second diagonal area.

In one embodiment, the first housing has an internal space (e.g., a recess 380 in FIGS. 10 and/or FIGS. 14A to 14F) formed between the one surface and the outer surface opposing the one surface, and a through hole (e.g., through hole 342 in Figures 6 and 14a to 14f) formed on a portion of the outer surface and connected to the internal space. According to one embodiment, the foot structure may include: , at least a portion may be accommodated in the internal space, and may be arranged to be movable in the first direction or the second direction through the through hole.

In one embodiment, a foot structure holder (e.g., FIGS. 5, 8a, 8b) is connected to the first housing and includes a guide hole (e.g., holder portion 531 in FIG. 10) for receiving the foot structure. , may further include the foot structure holder shown in Figures 10 and 11. According to one embodiment, the guide hole is formed to penetrate in the first direction, and the foot structure passes through the guide hole in the first direction. Alternatively, it may be capable of moving in the second direction.

In one embodiment, the hinge module is connected to the first housing and includes a rotation member (e.g., FIG. 5) including a pin slot (e.g., the first pin slot 411a of FIGS. 6, 7, and 12). to 8B and 12), and a pin member capable of sliding within the pin slot in conjunction with the operation of the second housing (e.g., FIGS. 5 to 8B, 11, and 12) It may include a first pin member 441). According to one embodiment, the first member is connected to the pin member and can move together with the pin member.

In one embodiment, the direction of the slide movement of the pin member (eg, the direction indicated by arrow ① in FIG. 6 or the X-axis direction) may be perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction.

In one embodiment, based on the first direction, the foot structure may at least partially overlap the rotation member.

In one embodiment, the foot structure may further include a second member extending from the first member and protruding from the outer surface of the first housing. According to one embodiment, the friction coefficient of the second portion of the foot structure may be greater than the friction coefficient of at least one of the first housing or the first portion.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4, and/or the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5 and 14A to 14F )) is a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the first housing 310 of FIGS. 5, 8A to 10, 14A to 14F and FIGS. 2 to 4 The first rear cover 240 and/or the first rear cover 340 of FIGS. 8A to 9 and 14A to 14F), the second housing 320 (e.g., the second housing of FIGS. 2 to 4 (220) and/or the second housing 320 of FIGS. 5, 8A to 9, and 14A to 14F), disposed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 and 1 A hinge module rotatably connecting the second housing to the housing (e.g., the hinge module 164 in Figure 4 and/or the hinge module 400 in Figures 5, 9, 11, and 12) and/ Or a display disposed across one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing (e.g., the display 230 in FIGS. 2 to 4 and/or the display 230 in FIGS. 8A to 9 may include a display 330. According to one embodiment, the hinge module is disposed in the first housing and is capable of sliding in conjunction with the rotation of at least one of the first housing or the second housing. It may include a member (e.g., the first rotation member 411 of FIGS. 5 to 8b and 12). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an outer surface of the first housing (e.g., the first rotation member 411 of FIGS. 5 to 8b and 12). A foot structure disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 240 of FIG. 4 and/or the outer surface (-Z direction surface) of the first rear cover 340 of FIG. 9, and a guide slot (e.g., FIGS. 5 to 15b) may include a guide slot 511a) and a foot structure in which at least a portion (e.g., the second member 512 of FIGS. 5 to 15B) is formed to protrude from the outer surface of the first housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a link member that is connected to the pin member and the guide slot and moves along the guide slot in conjunction with the slide movement of the pin member (e.g., FIGS. 5 to 8B) , may include the link structure 520 of FIGS. 10, 12, and 15A). According to one embodiment, the foot structure, in conjunction with the movement of the link member, moves in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing (e.g., arrow ② direction or -Z direction in FIG. 6) or in the first direction. It may be possible to move in a second direction opposite to (e.g., arrow ③ direction or +Z direction in FIG. 6).

In one embodiment, the guide slot includes a first section (e.g., the first section (S1) and the second section (S2) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) and a second section (one end of which is connected to the first section). Example: third section (S3) of FIGS. 13 to 14F), third section connected to the other end of the second section (e.g., fourth section (S4), fifth section (S5) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) ) may include. According to one embodiment, the first section includes a first diagonal area (e.g., the second section S2 in FIGS. 13 to 14F) extending from the one end of the second section in a direction away from the display. can do. According to one embodiment, the third section includes a second diagonal area (e.g., the fourth section S4 in FIGS. 13 to 14F) extending from the other end of the second section in a direction away from the display. can do.

In one embodiment, when the second link member of the link structure is located in the second section, compared to the case where the second link member is located in the first section or the third section, the foot structure is The protruding distance from the outer surface of the first housing (eg, the protruding distance h in FIGS. 8B, 14C, and 14D) may be larger.

In one embodiment, the first section includes a first end (e.g., the first slot end 5111a in FIGS. 13 to 14f) and a first straight line area (e.g., the first slot end 5111a in FIGS. 13 to 14f) connecting the first end and the first diagonal area. : The first section (S1) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) may be further included. According to one embodiment, the third section includes a second end (e.g., the second slot end 5112a in FIGS. 13 to 14F) and a second straight line area connecting the second end and the second diagonal area ( Example: The fifth section (S5) of FIGS. 13 to 14F) may be further included.

The electronic device including the hinge module, link structure, and foot structure according to the embodiments disclosed in this document described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and can be used in various ways within the technical scope disclosed in this document. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible.

An electronic device according to an embodiment 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.

An embodiment 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 substitutes for the embodiment. 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 one embodiment 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. can be used 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).

An embodiment of the present document is 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, a method according to an embodiment 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 via an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) 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.

In one embodiment, each component (eg, 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 arranged in other components. In one embodiment, one or more of the corresponding 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. . In one embodiment, the 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, omitted, or Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

100, 200, 300: Electronic devices
110, 210, 310: first housing
120, 220, 330: second housing
230, 330: Display
264, 400: Hinge module
500: Foot assembly
510: Foot structure 520: Link structure 530: Foot structure holder

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
first housing;
second housing;
a hinge module disposed between the first housing and the second housing and rotatably connecting the second housing to the first housing;
a flexible display disposed across one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing;
a foot structure disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing, the foot structure including a first member in which a guide slot is formed; and
A link structure including a first link member connected to the hinge module and a second link member connecting the first link member and the guide slot,
The second link member moves along the guide slot in conjunction with a rotational movement of at least one of the first housing and the second housing by the hinge module,
The foot structure is movable in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing or in a second direction opposite to the first direction in response to movement of the second link member.
According to claim 1,
The guide slot includes: a first section; a second section connected at one end to the first section; It includes a third section connected to the other end of the second section,
The first section includes a first diagonal area extending from the one end of the second section in a direction away from the display,
The third section includes a second diagonal area extending from the other end of the second section in a direction away from the display.
According to clause 2,
The foot structure is formed so that at least a portion thereof protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing,
When the second link member is located in the second section, the foot structure protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing compared to the case where the second link member is located in the first section or the third section. Electronic devices with greater distances.
According to clause 2,
The first section further includes a first end and a first straight line region connecting the first end and the first diagonal line region,
The third section further includes a second end and a second straight line area connecting the second end and the second diagonal area.
According to clause 4,
The first section and the third section extend away from each other from the one end and the other end of the second section, respectively.
According to clause 4,
When the second link member is located in the second section,
The angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is greater than or equal to a first designated angle and less than or equal to a second designated angle other than 0,
The foot structure protrudes by a specified distance from the outer surface of the first housing.
According to clause 6,
When the second link member is located in the first section or the third section,
The angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is smaller than the first designated angle or greater than the second designated angle,
The electronic device wherein the distance at which the foot structure protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing is less than the specified distance.
According to clause 7,
When the second link member is located in the first straight line area or the second straight line area,
The electronic device wherein the foot structure does not protrude from the outer surface of the first housing.
According to clause 2,
At least a portion of the second link member is accommodated in the guide slot,
The foot structure is at least one plate member disposed between the guide slot and the second link member, and includes at least one of at least a partial area of the second section and the first oblique area or the second oblique area. An electronic device comprising a plate member disposed over some area.
According to claim 1,
The first housing is,
an internal space formed between the one surface and the outer surface opposing the one surface; and
It includes a through hole formed on a portion of the outer surface and connected to the internal space,
At least a portion of the foot structure is accommodated in the internal space and is arranged to be movable in the first direction or the second direction through the through hole.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a foot structure holder connected to the first housing and including a guide hole for receiving the foot structure,
The guide hole is formed through the first direction,
The foot structure is capable of moving in the first direction or the second direction through the guide hole.
According to claim 1,
The hinge module is,
a rotating member connected to the first housing and including a pin slot; and
and a pin member capable of sliding within the pin slot in conjunction with the operation of the second housing,
The first member is connected to the pin member and moves together with the pin member.
According to claim 12,
The direction of the slide movement of the pin member is perpendicular to the first direction or the second direction.
According to claim 12,
Based on the first direction, the foot structure at least partially overlaps the rotating member.
According to claim 1,
The foot structure further includes a second member extending from the first member and configured to protrude from the outer surface of the first housing,
The electronic device wherein the friction coefficient of the second member is greater than the friction coefficient of at least one of the first housing or the first member.
In electronic devices,
first housing;
second housing;
A hinge module disposed between the first housing and the second housing and rotatably connecting the second housing to the first housing, disposed within the first housing and connected to the first housing or the second housing. a hinge module including a pin member capable of sliding in conjunction with at least one rotational motion;
a display disposed on one side of the first housing, the hinge module, and one side of the second housing;
a foot structure disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the first housing, the foot structure including a guide slot and at least a portion thereof being formed to protrude from the outer surface of the first housing; and
A link member is connected to the pin member and the guide slot and moves along the guide slot in conjunction with the slide movement of the pin member,
The foot structure is movable in a first direction toward the outside of the first housing or in a second direction opposite to the first direction in response to movement of the link member.
According to claim 16,
The guide slot includes: a first section; a second section connected at one end to the first section; It includes a third section connected to the other end of the second section,
The first section includes a first diagonal area extending from the one end of the second section in a direction away from the display,
The third section includes a second diagonal area extending from the other end of the second section in a direction away from the display.
According to claim 17,
When the link member is located in the second section, the distance at which the foot structure protrudes from the outer surface of the first housing is greater than when the link member is located in the first section or the third section. , electronic devices.
According to claim 17,
The first section further includes a first end and a first straight line region connecting the first end and the first diagonal line region,
The third section further includes a second end and a second straight line area connecting the second end and the second diagonal area.
According to clause 19,
The first section and the third section extend away from each other from the one end and the other end of the second section, respectively.

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