KR20240023362A - Metal sheet layer and electronic device with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing including a support plate; hinge structure; flexible display; an electromagnetic induction panel disposed between the flexible display and the support plate; and a metal sheet layer disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate, wherein the metal sheet layer includes a first slit structure formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer, and the support plate includes: It is formed on at least a portion of the support plate and may include a second slit structure overlapping with the first slit structure. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Metal sheet layer and electronic device including the same {METAL SHEET LAYER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, metal sheet layers and electronic devices including the same.

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

Electronic devices refer to devices that perform specific functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, or vehicle navigation devices. It can mean a device. 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, not only communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, schedule management, and electronic wallet functions 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, the size of the display of an electronic device may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages. Accordingly, a foldable flexible display can be placed in the entire area of the separated housing structure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure, a flexible display, an electromagnetic induction panel, or a metal sheet layer. The second housing may include a support plate. The hinge structure can rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be placed in the first housing and the second housing. The electromagnetic induction panel may be disposed between the flexible display and the support plate. A metal sheet layer may be disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate. The metal sheet layer may include a first slit structure formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer. The support plate may include a second slit structure formed in at least a portion of the support plate. The second slit structure may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure, a flexible display, an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, or a digital pen. The second housing may include a support plate. The hinge structure can rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be placed in the first housing and the second housing. The electromagnetic induction panel may be disposed between the flexible display and the support plate. A metal sheet layer may be disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate. The digital pen may be configured to be stored inside the second housing. The digital pen may include a coil that can face at least a portion of the electromagnetic induction panel. The metal sheet layer may include a first slit structure formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer. The support plate may include a path area formed in at least a portion of the support plate. The path area may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing an unfolded state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a folded state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a digital pen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4b is an exploded perspective view of a digital pen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4C is a block diagram of a digital pen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the first housing and the second housing are combined, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including an electromagnetic induction panel, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a display, an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a first slit structure of a metal sheet layer and a second slit structure of a support plate are overlapped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first slit structure of the metal sheet layer and the second slit structure of the support plate are overlapped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). Input module 150 includes, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., digital pen 300 of FIGS. 4A-4C) (e.g., stylus pen). can do.

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

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

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

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

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

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

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

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

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

Figure 2 is a diagram showing an unfolded state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a diagram showing a folded state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state among the folded states of an electronic device (or foldable electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the folded status of an electronic device (or foldable electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 is an example of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 and may be a foldable or bendable electronic device.

The embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be combined with the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4A to 11 .

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

2 and 3, in one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is a foldable housing 201 and a flexible or foldable device disposed in the space formed by the foldable housing 201. ) may include a display 250 (hereinafter, “flexible display” 250) (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the side on which the flexible display 250 is placed (or the side on which the flexible display 250 is visible from the outside of the electronic device 200) may be defined as the front of the electronic device 200. Additionally, the opposite side of the front side may be defined as the back side of the electronic device 200. Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back can be defined as the side of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the foldable housing 201 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220 including a sensor area 229, a first rear cover 215, and a second rear cover 225. and a hinge assembly 230. According to one embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may include a hinge cover (eg, the hinge cover 232 in FIG. 5) that covers the foldable portion of the foldable housing 201. The foldable housing 201 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 215 may be formed integrally, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 225 may be formed integrally. You can.

According to one embodiment, an illumination sensor and an image sensor may be disposed in the sensor area 222. The illuminance sensor can detect the amount of light around the electronic device 200, and the image sensor can convert the light incident through the camera lens into a digital signal. The illuminance sensor and the image sensor may be visually exposed to the flexible display 250. According to one embodiment, the illuminance sensor and the image sensor may not be visually exposed. For example, the camera may be configured as an under display camera (UDC). Pixels in one area of the flexible display 250 corresponding to the position of the UDC are configured differently from pixels in other areas, so the image sensor and/or camera may not be visually exposed.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 is connected to the hinge assembly 230 and may include a first front surface facing in a first direction and a first rear surface facing in a direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing 220 is connected to the hinge assembly 230 and may include a second front surface facing in a second direction and a second rear surface facing in a direction opposite to the second direction. The first housing 210 may rotate with respect to the second housing 220 about the hinge assembly 230 . The second housing 220 may rotate with respect to the first housing 210 about the hinge assembly 230 . The electronic device 200 can change to a folded state or an unfolded state.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 has a 1-1 side spaced apart from the first front surface and the first rear surface in a state parallel to the folding axis A of the hinge assembly 230. It includes (211a), and the second housing 220 is disposed spaced apart from the second front surface and the second rear surface in a state parallel to the folding axis A of the hinge assembly 230. It may include a side 221a. In addition, the first housing 210 is perpendicular to the 1-1 side 211a, one end is connected to the 1-1 side 211a, and the other end is connected to the hinge assembly 230 and the 1-2 side ( 211b) and perpendicular to the 1-1 side (211a), one end is connected to the 1-1 side (211a), the other end is connected to the hinge assembly 230 and is parallel to the 1-2 side (211b) It may include first-third side surfaces 211c spaced apart in one direction. The second housing 220 is perpendicular to the 2-1 side 221a, has one end connected to the 2-1 side 221a, and the other end connected to the hinge assembly 230 and the 2-2 side 221b. And, perpendicular to the 2-1 side (221a), one end is connected to the 2-1 side (221a), the other end is connected to the hinge assembly 230, and a direction parallel to the 2-2 side (221b) It may include second-third side surfaces 221c spaced apart from each other. When the first housing 210 is folded with respect to the second housing 220 around the hinge assembly 230 (e.g., Figure 3), the 1-1 side 211a is connected to the 2-1 side 221a. It may be close, and when the first housing 210 is unfolded with respect to the second housing 220 around the hinge assembly 230 (e.g., Figure 2), the 1-1 side 211a is the 2-1 The sides 221a may be spaced apart from each other.

According to one embodiment, in a fully folded state, the first front surface and the second front surface of the electronic device 200 may face each other, and in a fully unfolded state, the first direction may be oriented in the first direction. It may be the same as the second direction. In a fully unfolded state, the distance between the 1-1 side 211a and the 2-1 side 221a may be the greatest.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). As will be described later, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are configured to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or a partially unfolded (or partially folded) state. ) The angle or distance between them may vary depending on whether they are in an intermediate state.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may together form a recess that accommodates the flexible display 250. According to 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 flexible display 250. At least a portion formed of the metal material may provide a ground plane of the electronic device 200 and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board disposed inside the foldable housing 201. can be connected

According to one embodiment, a protection member may be disposed on the outside of the flexible display 250. The protection member may be formed integrally with the side of the foldable housing 201 or may be formed as a separate structure. The flexible display 250 may not be adhered to the side of the foldable housing 201 and/or the protective member. A gap may be formed between the flexible display 250 and the protection member. The protection member may be configured to cover the internal components of the electronic device 200 from the outside or to protect the internal components of the electronic device 200 from external impacts. According to one embodiment, the protection member may be configured to shield the wiring arranged on the flexible display 250 from the outside or protect it from external impact.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 215 is disposed on one side of the folding axis A on the rear of the electronic device 200 and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery, The edge may be surrounded by the first housing 210. Similarly, the second rear cover 225 may be disposed on the other side of the folding axis A at the rear of the electronic device 200, and its edge may be wrapped by the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A). However, the first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 do not necessarily have symmetrical shapes, and in one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes the first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 of various shapes. It may include a second rear cover 225. In one embodiment, the first rear cover 215 may be formed integrally with the first housing 210, and the second rear cover 225 may be formed integrally with the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 215, the second rear cover 225, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 are various parts of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a printed circuit). A space in which a substrate or battery) can be placed can be formed. According to one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 200. For example, at least a portion of the sub-display (eg, sub-display 218 of FIG. 5 ) may be visually exposed through the first rear area 216 of the first rear cover 215 . For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear area 226 of the second rear cover 225. In one embodiment, the sensor may include a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera.

According to one embodiment, the front camera disposed on the front (e.g., second front) of the electronic device 200 or the rear camera exposed through the second rear area 226 of the second rear cover 225 is one or It may include a plurality of lenses, an image sensor and/or an image signal processor. Flashes may include, for example, light-emitting diodes or xenon lamps. In one embodiment, two or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be placed on one side of the electronic device 200.

Referring to FIG. 3, the hinge cover included in the hinge assembly 230 (e.g., the hinge cover 232 in FIG. 5) is disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and is used as an internal component. It may be configured to cover (e.g., the hinge structure 231 of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 moves the first housing 210 according to the state of the electronic device 200 (unfolded status, intermediate status, or folded status). ) and may be covered by a portion of the second housing 220 or exposed to the outside.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., fully unfolded state), the hinge assembly 230 is connected to the first housing 210 and It may be hidden by the second housing 220 and not exposed. According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., fully folded state), the hinge assembly 230 is connected to the first housing 210 and It may be exposed to the outside between the second housing 220. As an embodiment, when the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded with a certain angle, the hinge assembly 230 is folded with a certain angle. It may be partially exposed to the outside between 210) and the second housing 220. However, in this case, the exposed area may be less than in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, hinge assembly 230 may include a curved surface.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be placed in the space formed by the foldable housing 201. For example, the flexible display 250 is seated on a recess formed by the foldable housing 201 and is positioned on the front (e.g., first front and/or second front) of the electronic device 200. It can be seen from the outside through . According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may constitute most of the front surface (eg, the first front surface and/or the second front surface) of the electronic device 200. Accordingly, the front (e.g., first front and/or second front) of the electronic device 200 includes the flexible display 250 and a partial area of the first housing 210 adjacent to the flexible display 250 and the second housing ( 220) may include some areas. And, the rear (e.g., first rear and/or second rear) of the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 215, a partial area of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 215, It may include the second rear cover 225 and a partial area of the second housing 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 225.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 includes a folding area 253 and a first display area (e.g., the left side of the folding area 253 shown in FIG. 2) located on one side of the folding area 253. 251) and a second display area 252 disposed on the other side (e.g., the right side of the folding area 253 shown in FIG. 2).

According to one embodiment, the first display area 251 may be placed on the first housing 210, and the second display area 252 may be placed on the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the folding area 253 connects the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 and may be disposed on the hinge assembly 230.

The area division of the flexible display 250 shown in FIG. 2 is an example, and the display 250 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 area of the flexible display 250 may be divided by the folding area 253 extending parallel to the folding axis A, but the flexible display 250 may be divided into different folding areas. Areas may also be divided based on an axis (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the width direction of the electronic device).

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch panel equipped with a touch detection circuit and a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch. For example, the flexible display 250 is an example of a touch panel, and is an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) type stylus pen (e.g., the digital pen 300 of FIG. 4B) that detects. It may be combined with or placed adjacent to the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 7.

According to one embodiment, the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding area 253 as the center.

Hereinafter, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to the state (e.g., folded status, unfolded status, or intermediate status) of the electronic device 200. The operation and each area of the flexible display 250 will be explained.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of 180 degrees and face the same direction. It can be arranged to do so. The surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250 form an angle of 180 degrees to each other and may face the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device). At this time, the folding area 253 may form the same plane as the first display area 251 and the second display area 252.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, FIG. 3 ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be arranged to face each other. The surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250 form a narrow angle (eg, between 0 degrees and 10 degrees) and may face each other. At least a portion of the folding area 253 may be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed at a certain angle to each other. The surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250 may form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folding area 253 may be made of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include first housing holes 281 and 283. According to one embodiment, the first housing holes 281 and 283 are the 1-1 housing hole 281 formed on the 1-2 side 211b of the first housing 210 and the first housing 210. It may include a 1-2 housing hole 283 formed on the 1-3 side 211c.

According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side 211b of the first housing 210 may include a 1-1 segment 212a made of a non-metallic material. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 segment portion 212a may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 housing hole 281 may be formed between a pair of 1-1 segment parts 212a.

According to one embodiment, the 1-3 side 211c of the first housing 210 may include a 1-2 segment 212b made of a non-metallic material. According to one embodiment, the 1-2 segment parts 212b may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, the 1-2 housing hole 283 may be formed between a pair of 1-2 segment parts 212b.

According to one embodiment, the number of at least one 1-1 housing hole 281 may be equal to the number of at least one 1-2 housing hole 283.

According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side 211b and the 1-3 side 211c may be arranged in parallel. According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 and the plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 are located in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Y-axis direction in FIG. 5). Can be placed overlapping based on . For example, the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 are respectively aligned with the plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Y-axis direction in FIG. 5). can be arranged correspondingly.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 are located relative to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 5) of the electronic device 200 (or first housing 210), It can be placed on a straight line. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first-second housing holes 283 are located relative to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction of FIG. 5) of the electronic device 200 (or first housing 210), It can be placed on a straight line.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include second housing holes 282 and 284. According to one embodiment, the second housing holes 282 and 284 are the 2-1 housing hole 282 formed on the 2-2 side 221b of the second housing 220 and the second housing 220. It may include a 2-2 housing hole 284 formed on the 2-3 side 221c.

According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side 221b of the second housing 220 may include a 2-1 segment 222a made of a non-metallic material. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 segment portion 222a may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, some of the 2-1 housing holes 282 are formed between a pair of 2-1 segment portions 222a, and the remainder of the 2-1 housing holes 282 are formed along the folding axis ( It may be formed between any one of A) (or the hinge assembly 230) and the 2-1 segment portion 222a.

According to one embodiment, the 2-3 side 221c of the second housing 220 may include a 2-2 segment 222b made of a non-metallic material. According to one embodiment, the 2-2 segment portions 222b may be provided as a pair spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, the 2-1 housing hole 282 may be formed between a pair of 2-2 segment parts 222b.

According to one embodiment, the 2-3 side 221c of the second housing 220 may include a connection terminal 289 (eg, the connection terminal 178 in FIG. 1).

In the description of the drawings below, a spatial coordinate system is shown defined by the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis orthogonal to each other. Here, the . In describing an embodiment of the present disclosure, 'first direction and second direction' may mean a direction parallel to the Z-axis.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a digital pen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4b is an exploded perspective view of a digital pen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4C is a block diagram of a digital pen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 4A to 4B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 or the embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 11 .

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3) includes a first housing 210 and a second housing. It may include 220, a flexible display 250, or a digital pen 300.

The configuration of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, or the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 4A and 4B includes the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2 and 3, Alternatively, some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the flexible display 250.

The configuration of the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 4A and 4B may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the electronic device 101 or the input module 150 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 has a 1-1 side 211a (e.g., the 1-1 side 211a of FIGS. 2 and 3) and a 1-2 side 211b ( For example, it may include the 1-2 side 211b of FIGS. 2 and 3), or the 1-3 side 211c (e.g., the 1-3 side 211c of FIGS. 2 and 3). .

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 has a 2-1 side 221a (e.g., the 2-1 side 221a of FIGS. 2 and 3) and a 2-2 side 221b ( For example, it may include the 2-2 side 221b of FIGS. 2 and 3), or the 2-3 side 221c (e.g., the 2-3 side 221c of FIGS. 2 and 3). .

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 includes a first display area 251 (e.g., the first display area 251 in FIGS. 2 and 3) and a second display area 252 (e.g., in FIG. 2 to 3), or a folding area 253 (eg, the folding area 253 in FIGS. 2 to 3).

Referring to FIG. 4A , the electronic device 200 may include a structure into which a digital pen 300 (eg, a stylus pen) can be inserted.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 has a separate resonance circuit (e.g., the resonance circuit of FIG. 4C (e.g., the resonance circuit 487 of FIG. 4C) built into the electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the resonance circuit 487 of FIG. 4C) of the electronic device 200. Example: It may be linked with the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of Figure 7 (e.g., a digitizer). For example, the digital pen 300 uses an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) method, an active electrical resonance (AES) method. stylus), or ECR (electric coupled resonance) methods.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include an insertion hole 227 formed in a portion of the second housing 220 (eg, the second-third side 221c). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a storage space 228 (or storage space) formed inside the second housing 220 connected to the insertion hole 227. According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may be inserted into the storage space 228 of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 includes a second plate of the second housing 220 (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIG. 5) and a second rear cover (e.g., the second rear cover in FIG. 5). It may be a space formed between covers 225).

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 has a button portion 313 disposed at one end (e.g., Figure 4b) to facilitate taking out the digital pen 300 from the storage space 228 of the electronic device 200. It may include a button portion 313). For example, when the button portion 313 is pressed by the user, the repulsion mechanisms (e.g., at least one spring) configured in conjunction with the button portion 313 operate to push the digital pen 300 from the storage space 228. This may come off.

According to one embodiment, the insertion hole 227 of the electronic device 200 may be formed on the second-third side surface 221c of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the insertion hole 227 of the electronic device 200 is located on the 2-1 side 221a or the 2-2 side (221a) of the second housing 220 depending on the location of the storage space 228. 221b).

According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 of the electronic device 200 may be formed inside the first housing 210. In this case, the insertion hole 227 of the electronic device 200 is located on the 1-1 side 211a, 1-2 side 211b, or 1-3 side 211c of the first housing 210. may be formed in According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 includes the first plate of the first housing 210 (e.g., the first plate 213 in FIG. 5) and the first rear cover (e.g., the first rear cover in FIG. 5). It may be a space formed between covers 215).

According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be arranged parallel to the folding axis A (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 2). According to one embodiment, when the insertion hole 227 is formed on the 1-1 side 211a or the 2-1 side 221a, the storage space 228 is located on the 1-2 side 211b (or It may be arranged parallel to the 1-3 side 211c) or the 2-2 side 221b (or the 2-3 side 221c).

According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be formed inside the second housing 220 and may be arranged closer to the 2-1 side 221a than the folding axis A. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be formed to be disposed closer to the folding axis A than to the 2-1 side 221a inside the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be disposed inside the second housing 220 at the center of the 2-1 side 221a and the folding axis A. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be formed inside the first housing 210 and may be arranged closer to the 1-1 side 211a than the folding axis A. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be formed to be disposed closer to the folding axis A than to the 1-1 side 211a inside the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the storage space 228 may be disposed inside the first housing 210 at the center of the 1-1 side 211a and the folding axis A.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may enable handwriting input on the electronic device 200. For example, the digital pen 300 may provide various input functions in conjunction with an electromagnetic induction panel (eg, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 7).

Referring to FIG. 4B, the digital pen 300 may include a pen housing 301 constituting the exterior of the digital pen 300 and an inner assembly inside the pen housing 301. According to one embodiment, the internal assembly, including all of the various parts disposed inside the pen, can be inserted into the pen housing 301 through a single assembly operation.

According to one embodiment, the pen housing 301 has a shape extending long between the first end 301a and the second end 301b, and may include a storage space 302 therein. The pen housing 301 may have an oval cross-section with a major axis and a minor axis, and may be formed overall in the shape of an elliptical pillar. The storage space 228 of the electronic device 200 may also have an oval cross-section corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 301. The pen housing 301 may include synthetic resin (eg, plastic) and/or metallic material (eg, aluminum). According to one embodiment, the second end 301b of the pen housing 301 may be made of a synthetic resin material.

According to one embodiment, the inner assembly may have an elongated shape corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 301. The internal assembly can be broadly divided into three configurations along the longitudinal direction. For example, the internal assembly includes an ejection member 310 disposed at a position corresponding to the first end 301a of the pen housing 301, and a second end 301b of the pen housing 301. It may include a coil unit 320 disposed at a position corresponding to, or a circuit board unit 330 disposed at a position corresponding to the body of the pen housing 301.

According to one embodiment, the ejection member 310 may include a component for extracting the digital pen 300 from the storage space 228 of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the ejection member 310 is disposed around the shaft 311 and includes an ejection body 312 and a button portion 313 that form the overall outline of the ejection member 310. can do. When the internal assembly is completely inserted into the pen housing 301, the portion including the shaft 311 and the ejection body 312 is surrounded by the first end 301a of the pen housing 301, and the button portion 313 (eg, button portion 313 in FIG. 4A) may be exposed to the outside of the first end 301a. A plurality of parts not shown, for example, cam members or elastic members, may be disposed in the ejection body 312 to form a push-pull structure. According to one embodiment, the button portion 313 is substantially coupled to the shaft 311 and can perform a linear reciprocating movement with respect to the ejection body 312. According to one embodiment, the button portion 313 may include a button with a locking structure so that the user can pull out the digital pen 300 using a fingernail. According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may provide another input method by including a sensor that detects the linear reciprocating motion of the shaft 311.

According to one embodiment, the coil unit 320 includes a pen tip 321 exposed to the outside of the second end 301b when the internal assembly is completely inserted into the pen housing 301, a packing ring 322, It may include a coil 323 wound a plurality of times, or a pen pressure sensing unit 324 for obtaining a change in pressure according to pressure of the pen tip 321. Packing ring 322 may include epoxy, rubber, urethane, or silicone. The packing ring 322 may be provided for the purpose of waterproofing and dustproofing, and may protect the coil unit 320 and the circuit board unit 330 from submersion or dust. According to one embodiment, the coil 323 may form a resonant frequency in a set frequency band (e.g., 500 kHz), and may be combined with at least one element (e.g., a capacitor) to form a resonance frequency in a certain range. The resonance frequency formed by the coil 323 can be adjusted.

According to one embodiment, the circuit board unit 330 may include a printed circuit board 332, a base 331 surrounding at least one side of the printed circuit board 332, or an antenna. According to one embodiment, a substrate seating portion 333 on which a printed circuit board 332 is disposed is formed on the upper surface of the base 331, and the printed circuit board 332 is seated on the substrate seating portion 333. It can be fixed. According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board 332 may include an upper surface and a lower surface, and a variable capacitor or switch 334 connected to the coil 323 may be disposed on the upper surface. A charging circuit, battery, or communication circuit may be disposed. The battery may include an electric double layered capacitor (EDLC). The charging circuit is located between the coil 323 and the battery and may include voltage detector circuitry or a rectifier.

According to one embodiment, the antenna may include an antenna embedded in the antenna structure and/or the printed circuit board 332. According to one embodiment, a switch 334 may be provided on the printed circuit board 332. The side button 337 provided on the digital pen 300 is used to press the switch 334 and can be exposed to the outside through the side opening 303 of the pen housing 301. The side button 337 is supported by a support member 338, and when there is no external force acting on the side button 337, the support member 338 provides an elastic restoring force to position the side button 337 at a certain position. It can be restored or maintained in its original state.

According to one embodiment, the circuit board portion 330 may include another packing ring, such as an O-ring. For example, O-rings made of elastic material may be placed on both ends of the base 331 to form a sealing structure between the base 331 and the pen housing 301. According to one embodiment, the support member 338 may partially adhere to the inner wall of the pen housing 301 around the side opening 303 to form a sealing structure. For example, the circuit board portion 330 may also form a water-proof and dust-proof structure similar to the packing ring 322 of the coil portion 320.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may include a battery seating portion 335 on which the battery 336 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 331. The battery 336 that can be mounted on the battery mounting portion 335 may include, for example, a cylinder type battery.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may include a microphone. The microphone may be connected directly to the printed circuit board 332 or to a separate flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) connected to the printed circuit board 332. According to one embodiment, the microphone may be placed in a position parallel to the side button 337 in the longitudinal direction of the digital pen 300.

Referring to FIG. 4C, the digital pen 300 according to one embodiment includes a processor 420, a memory 430, a resonance circuit 487, a charging circuit 488, a battery 489, and a communication circuit 490. , may include an antenna 497 and/or a trigger circuit 498. In one embodiment, the processor 420, at least a portion of the resonance circuit 487, and/or at least a portion of the communication circuit 490 of the digital pen 300 are connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board of FIG. 4B). (332)) It may be configured on a bed or in the form of a chip. The processor 420, resonance circuit 487, and/or communication circuit 490 may be electrically connected to memory 430, charging circuit 488, battery 489, antenna 497, or trigger circuit 498. You can. The digital pen 300 according to one embodiment may be composed of only a resonance circuit and a button.

According to one embodiment, the processor 420 may include a generic processor configured to execute customized hardware modules or software (eg, an application program). The processor is a hardware component ( It may include functions) or software elements (programs). The processor 420 may include, for example, one or a combination of two or more of hardware, software, or firmware. According to one embodiment, the processor 420 may receive a proximity signal corresponding to the electromagnetic field signal generated from the digitizer 160 of the electronic device 200 through the resonance circuit 487. When the proximity signal is confirmed, the resonance circuit 487 can be controlled to transmit an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) input signal to the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the memory 430 may store information related to the operation of the digital pen 300. For example, the information may include information for communication with the electronic device 200 and frequency information related to the input operation of the digital pen 300.

According to one embodiment, the resonance circuit 487 may include at least one of a coil, an inductor, or a capacitor. The resonance circuit 487 can be used by the digital pen 300 to generate a signal including a resonance frequency. For example, to generate the signal, the digital pen 300 may use at least one of an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) method, an active electrostatic (AES) method, or an electrically coupled resonance (ECR) method. When the digital pen 300 transmits a signal by the EMR method, the digital pen 300 generates a signal from an inductive panel (e.g., the electromagnetic induction panel 270 in FIG. 7) of the electronic device 200. Based on the electromagnetic field, a signal including a resonant frequency can be generated. When the digital pen 300 transmits a signal using the AES method, the digital pen 300 may generate a signal using capacitive coupling with the electronic device 200. When the digital pen 300 transmits a signal by the ECR method, the digital pen 300 transmits a signal including a resonance frequency based on the electric field generated from the capacitive device of the electronic device. can be created. According to one embodiment, the resonance circuit 487 can be used to change the intensity or frequency of the electromagnetic field depending on the user's operating status. For example, the resonance circuit 487 may provide a frequency for recognizing a hovering input, a drawing input, a button input, or an erasing input.

According to one embodiment, when the charging circuit 488 is connected to the resonance circuit 487 based on a switching circuit, the resonance signal generated in the resonance circuit 487 can be rectified into a direct current signal and provided to the battery 489. there is. According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may check whether the digital pen 300 is inserted into the electronic device 200 using the voltage level of the direct current signal detected by the charging circuit 488.

According to one embodiment, the battery 489 may be configured to store power required for operation of the digital pen 300. The battery may include, for example, a lithium-ion battery or a capacitor, and may be rechargeable or exchangeable. According to one embodiment, the battery 489 may be charged using power (eg, direct current signal (DC power)) provided from the charging circuit 488.

According to one embodiment, the communication circuit 490 may be configured to perform a wireless communication function between the digital pen 300 and the communication module 190 of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the communication circuit 490 may transmit status information and input information of the digital pen 300 to the electronic device 200 using a short-distance communication method. For example, the communication circuit 490 may include direction information (e.g., motion sensor data) of the digital pen 300 acquired through the trigger circuit 498, voice information input through a microphone, or the remaining amount of the battery 489. Information may be transmitted to the electronic device 200. As an example, the short-range communication method may include at least one of Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), or wireless LAN.

According to one embodiment, the antenna 497 may be used to transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, the electronic device 200). According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may include a plurality of antennas 497, and among these, at least one antenna 497 suitable for a communication method may be selected. Through the selected at least one antenna 497, the communication circuit 490 can exchange signals or power with an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, trigger circuit 498 may include at least one button or sensor circuit. According to one embodiment, the processor 420 may check the input method (eg, touch or press) or type (eg, EMR button or BLE button) of the button of the digital pen 300. According to one embodiment, the sensor circuit may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of the digital pen 300. For example, the sensor circuit may include at least one of a motion sensor, a battery level sensor, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, a temperature sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a biometric sensor. According to one embodiment, the trigger circuit 498 may transmit a trigger signal to the electronic device 200 using an input signal from a button or a signal from a sensor.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 5 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 4C or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 11 .

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4A) includes a foldable housing 201, a first housing 210, Second housing 220, hinge assembly 230, flexible display 250, first printed circuit board 241, second printed circuit board 242, waterproof member 260, first battery 271, Alternatively, it may include a second battery 272.

The configuration of the foldable housing 201, first housing 210, second housing 220, hinge assembly 230, and flexible display 250 of FIG. 5 is similar to that of the foldable housing 201 of FIGS. 2 to 4. , some or all of the configurations of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge assembly 230, and the flexible display 250 may be the same.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include various electronic components (or electrical components) disposed in the interior or exterior space of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. Various electronic components include, for example, a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1), an input module (e.g., input module 150 in FIG. 1), Audio output module (e.g., audio output module 155 in FIG. 1), display 250 (e.g., display module 160 in FIG. 1), audio module (e.g., audio module 170 in FIG. 1), sensor (e.g., sensor module 176 in FIG. 1), interface (e.g., interface 177 in FIG. 1), connection terminal (e.g., connection terminal 178 in FIG. 1 or connection terminal 289 in FIG. 2) , haptic module (e.g., haptic module 179 in FIG. 1), camera module (e.g., camera module 180 in FIG. 1), power management module 188), batteries 271, 272 (e.g., FIG. 1 battery 189), a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), a subscriber identification module (e.g., the subscriber identification module 196 of FIG. 1), or an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module of FIG. 1). (197)), and the electronic components may be appropriately divided and disposed in the inner or outer space of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In the electronic device 200, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Additionally, some of these components may be integrated into one component.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is a foldable electronic device and may include a plurality of batteries to supply and store power required for operation to electronic components. For example, it may include a first battery 271 and a second battery 272 disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, respectively.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 has a 1-1 side 211a (e.g., the 1-1 side 211a of FIGS. 2 to 4A) and a 1-2 side 211b ( Example: 1-2 side (211b) of FIGS. 2 to 4A), 1-3 side (211c) (e.g., 1-3 side (211c) of FIGS. 2 to 4A), and/or first It may include a plate 213.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 has a 2-1 side 221a (e.g., the 2-1 side 221a of FIGS. 2 to 4A) and a 2-2 side 221b ( Example: the 2-2 side (221b) of FIGS. 2 to 4A), the 2-3 side (221c) (e.g., the 2-3 side (221c) of FIGS. 2 to 4A), and/or the second It may include a plate 223.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is a foldable electronic device, and includes a first plate 213 and/or a second plate for placing components in each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. (223) can be provided. In one embodiment, the first plate 213 may be interpreted as a partial configuration of the first housing 210, and the second plate 223 may be interpreted as a partial configuration of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the first plate 213 may be interpreted as a separate configuration from the first housing 210, and the second plate 223 may be interpreted as a separate configuration from the second housing 220. . Various electronic components and/or printed circuit boards 241 and 242 may be disposed on the first plate 213 and/or the second plate 223. According to one embodiment, a first plate 213 and a first printed circuit board 241 are disposed in the first housing 210, and a second plate 223 and a second printed circuit board are disposed in the second housing 220. A substrate 242 may be disposed. The first plate 213 includes a first surface facing in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction in FIG. 5), and the second plate 223 has a first surface facing in a second direction (e.g., -Z direction in FIG. 5). It may include a second side facing. The first plate 213 and the second plate 223 can be folded or unfolded with respect to each other by the hinge structure 231 formed corresponding to the folding area 253 of the flexible display 250, and face each other in the folded state. In the formed and unfolded state, the directions in which the first surface and the second surface face may be the same.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 241 may be disposed in the first waterproof area 261-1 formed by the first waterproof member 261.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the first display area 251 may be disposed on the first housing 210 (or the first plate 213), and the second display area 252 may be placed on the second housing 220. (Or it may be placed on the second plate 223). According to one embodiment, the folding area 253 connects the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 and may be disposed on the hinge structure 231.

According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 241 may be disposed under the first plate 213 (-Z-axis direction) and under the second plate 223 (-Z-axis direction). A second printed circuit board 242 may be disposed.

According to one embodiment, signals from a processor for implementing various functions and operations of the electronic device 200 are transmitted through various conductive lines 243 and/or connectors formed on the printed circuit boards 241 and 242. It can be delivered to electronic components through.

According to one embodiment, the foldable housing 201 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 215, a second rear cover 225, and a hinge assembly 230. can do.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250 may include a display panel. In one embodiment, the first plate 213 and the second plate 223 may be disposed between the display panel and the first printed circuit board 241 and the second printed circuit board 242. A hinge assembly 230 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the second plate 223.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 further includes a sub-display 218 (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1) disposed between the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 215. can do. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 218 may include a display panel. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 218 may be coupled to the first rear cover 215. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 218 may be coupled to the first printed circuit board 241. For example, the sub-display 218 may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 through the first rear area of the first rear cover 215 (e.g., the first rear area 216 in FIG. 2). You can.

According to one embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may include a hinge structure 231 and a hinge cover 232. According to one embodiment, the hinge structure 231 may include a hinge module (e.g., hinge module 231-1 in FIG. 6) and a hinge plate (e.g., hinge plate 231-2 in FIG. 6). . According to one embodiment, the hinge cover 232 may cover the hinge structure 231.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be connected so that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be rotated relative to each other.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first printed circuit board 241 and a second printed circuit board 242. The first printed circuit board 241 and the second printed circuit board 242 include a first plate 213, a second plate 223, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a first rear surface. It may be placed inside the space formed by the cover 215 and the second rear cover 225. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 241 and the second printed circuit board 242. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 241 and the second printed circuit board 242 are one of a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB, or a rigid flexible PCB (RFPCB). It can include either one.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are connected to the first plate 213 and the second plate 223 and the flexible display 250 of the hinge assembly 230. They can be assembled together to be joined on both sides. For example, the first housing 210 may be coupled by sliding on one side of the hinge assembly 230, and the second housing 220 may be coupled by sliding on the other side of the hinge assembly 230.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may have a waterproof member 260 disposed inside the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the waterproof member 260 may include a first waterproof member 261, a second waterproof member 262, a third waterproof member 263, and/or a fourth waterproof member 264. .

According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the flexible display 250. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the first display area 251. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be composed of waterproof tape. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be adhered to the first housing 210 and/or the first plate 213, and may be used to display the flexible display 250 (e.g., the first display area 251). ) can be bonded to. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the first waterproof member 261 may include at least one closed curve area. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include a waterproof tape and may limit the inflow of liquid from the outside of the closed curve area of the first waterproof member 261 to the inside of the closed curve area.

According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include at least one first waterproof area 261-1. According to one embodiment, at least one first waterproof area 261-1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of the closed curve area of the first waterproof member 261.

According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the flexible display 250. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between the second plate 223 and the second display area 252. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be composed of waterproof tape. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be bonded to the second housing 220 and/or the second plate 223, and may be used to display the flexible display 250 (e.g., the second display area 252). ) can be bonded to. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the second waterproof member 262 may include at least one closed curve area. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include a waterproof tape and may limit the inflow of liquid from the outside of the closed curve area of the second waterproof member 262 to the inside of the closed curve area.

According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include at least one second waterproof area 262-1. According to one embodiment, at least one second waterproof area 262-1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of the closed curve area of the second waterproof member 262.

According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 215. According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the sub-display 218. According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be composed of waterproof tape. According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be bonded to the first housing 210 and/or the first plate 213, and the first rear cover 215 and/or the sub display 218. can be bonded with According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the third waterproof member 263 may include at least one closed curve area. According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may include a waterproof tape and may limit the inflow of liquid from the outside of the closed curve area of the third waterproof member 263 to the inside of the closed curve area.

According to one embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may include at least one third waterproof area 263-1. According to one embodiment, at least one third waterproof area 263-1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of the closed curve area of the third waterproof member 263.

According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 225. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be disposed between the second plate 223 and the second rear cover 225. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be composed of waterproof tape. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be adhered to the second housing 220 and/or the second plate 223, and may be adhered to the second rear cover 225. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include at least one closed curve area. According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include a waterproof tape and may limit the inflow of liquid from the outside of the closed curve area of the fourth waterproof member 264 to the inside of the closed curve area.

According to one embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include at least one fourth waterproof area 264-1. According to one embodiment, at least one fourth waterproof area 264-1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of the closed curve area of the fourth waterproof member 264.

According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261, the second waterproof member 262, the third waterproof member 263, and the fourth waterproof member 264 may be arranged so as not to contact the hinge assembly 230. there is.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 restricts the inflow of liquid from the outside of the electronic device 200 into the inside of the electronic device 200 as the waterproof member 260 is disposed inside the electronic device 200. can do.

According to one embodiment, a storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4a) for storing a digital pen (e.g., digital pen 300 in FIGS. 4A to 4C) includes a second plate 223 and It may be a space formed (or arranged) between the second rear covers 225. According to one embodiment, the storage space for storing the digital pen may be a space formed (or arranged) between the first plate 213 and the first rear cover 215.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the first housing and the second housing are combined, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 6 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5 or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 11 .

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 5) includes a first housing 210 and a second housing 220. , may include a hinge assembly 230 and/or a waterproof member 260.

The configuration of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge assembly 230, and/or the waterproof member 260 of FIG. 6 includes the first housing 210, the second housing 220 of FIG. Some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the hinge assembly 230 and/or the waterproof member 260.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 5) includes a first plate 213 (e.g., the first plate 213 in FIG. 5), 1-1 Side 211a (e.g., 1-1 side 211a of FIGS. 2 and 3), 1-2 side 211b (e.g., 1-2 side 211b of FIGS. 2 and 3), and /Or it may include the 1-3 side 211c (eg, the 1-3 side 211c of FIGS. 2 and 3).

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 5) includes a second plate 223 (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIG. 5), 2-1 A side 221a (e.g., the 2-1 side 221a in FIGS. 2 and 3), a 2-2 side 221b (e.g., the 2-2 side 221b in FIGS. 2 and 3), and /Or it may include the 2-3 side 221c (eg, the 2-3 side 221c of FIGS. 2 and 3).

According to one embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 (e.g., the hinge assembly 230 of FIG. 5) includes a hinge structure 231 (e.g., the hinge structure 231 of FIG. 5) and a hinge cover (e.g., the hinge assembly 230 of FIG. 5). It may include a hinge cover 232). According to one embodiment, the hinge structure 231 may include a hinge module 231-1 and a hinge plate 231-2. According to one embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 may be disposed at both ends of the hinge plate 231-2 in the longitudinal direction (eg, Y-axis direction in FIG. 6). According to one embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 may include a first hinge module 231-11 and a second hinge module 231-12. According to one embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 may be disposed on the left (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 6) with respect to the folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 2), The second hinge module 231-12 may be disposed on the right side (eg, +X direction in FIG. 6) with respect to the folding axis. According to one embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 may be connected to the first housing 210 and/or the first plate 213, and the second hinge module 231-12 may be connected to the second housing ( 220) and/or may be connected to the second plate 223. According to one embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 and the second hinge module 231-12 may be connected to each other and may rotate relative to each other. According to one embodiment, the hinge plate 231-2 may include a first hinge plate 231-21 and a second hinge plate 231-22. According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be disposed on the left side (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 6) with respect to the folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 2), The second hinge plate 231-22 may be disposed on the right side (eg, +X direction in FIG. 6) with respect to the folding axis. According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be connected to the first housing 210 and/or the first plate 213, and the second hinge plate 231-22 may be connected to the second housing ( 220) and/or may be connected to the second plate 223. According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be connected to the first hinge module 231-11, and the second hinge module 231-12 may be connected to the second hinge module 231-12. can be connected According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 and the second hinge plate 231-22 may be connected to each other and may rotate relative to each other. According to some embodiments, the first hinge plate 231-21 and the second hinge plate 231-22 may not be connected to each other. According to one embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 and the hinge plate 231-2 may include various components and/or substrates necessary for operation of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIG. 5), and the second housing 220 and the flexible display may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the flexible display 261. A second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between displays (eg, the flexible display 250 of FIG. 5).

According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be arranged to form a closed curve, and at least one first waterproof area 261-1 surrounded by the closed curve of the first waterproof member 261 may be formed. You can. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 611 may include a waterproof tape and is adhered to the first housing 210 and/or a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIG. 5). It can be. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 is adhered to the first plate 213 of the first housing 210 and the first display area of the flexible display (e.g., the first display area 251 of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 611 is configured to transfer liquid from the outside of the electronic device 200 to the internal space (e.g., the first waterproof area 261-1) of the electronic device 200. and/or may limit foreign substances from flowing in. According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be spaced apart from the hinge assembly 230 and may be in a folded state (e.g., folded state) of the electronic device 200. Regardless of the state (state or unfolded state), adhesion and maintenance between the first housing 210 and the flexible display can be secured.

According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be arranged to form a closed curve, and at least one second waterproof area 262-1 surrounded by the closed curve of the second waterproof member 262 may be formed. You can. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include a waterproof tape and is adhered to the second housing 220 and/or a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIG. 5). It can be. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 is adhered to the second plate 223 of the second housing 220 and the second display area of the flexible display (e.g., the second display area 252 of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 flows liquid from the outside of the electronic device 200 into the internal space (e.g., the second waterproof area 262-1) of the electronic device 200. and/or may limit foreign substances from flowing in. According to one embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be spaced apart from the hinge assembly 230 and may be in a folded state (e.g., folded state) of the electronic device 200. Regardless of the state (state or unfolded state), adhesion and maintenance between the second housing 220 and the flexible display can be secured.

According to one embodiment, the storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) of the electronic device 200 may be formed in various positions (or areas) inside the electronic device 200. The storage space may be defined as an internal space of the electronic device 200 for storing a digital pen (eg, the digital pen 300 in FIGS. 4A to 4C).

According to one embodiment, the storage space may be formed inside the second housing 220. The storage space may be formed between the second plate 223 of the second housing 220 and the second rear cover (eg, the second rear cover 225 in FIG. 5).

For example, the storage space may be formed in the first area S1 of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the first area S1 may be disposed adjacent to the 2-1 side 221a. For example, the first area S1 may be an area disposed closer to the 2-1 side 221a than the folding axis A (eg, the folding axis A of FIG. 2). In addition, the first area S1 is an area disposed adjacent to one side (e.g., the portion facing the +X direction in FIGS. 5 to 6) of the second battery (e.g., the second battery 272 in FIG. 5). It can also be defined.

For example, the storage space may be formed in the second area S2 of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second area S2 may be disposed adjacent to the folding axis A. For example, the second area S2 may be an area located closer to the folding axis A than the 2-1 side surface 221a. In addition, the second area S2 is an area disposed adjacent to the other side (e.g., the part facing the -X direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the second battery (e.g., the second battery 272 in FIG. 5). It can also be defined.

For example, the storage space may be formed in the third area S3 of the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the third area S3 may be disposed adjacent to the folding axis A. For example, the third area S3 may be an area located closer to the folding axis A than the 1-1 side 211a. In addition, the third area S3 is an area disposed adjacent to one side (e.g., the portion facing the +X direction in FIGS. 5 to 6) of the first battery (e.g., the first battery 271 in FIG. 5). It can also be defined.

For example, the storage space may be formed in the fourth region S4 of the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the fourth area S4 may be disposed adjacent to the 1-1 side 211a. For example, the fourth area S4 may be an area disposed closer to the 1-1 side surface 211a than the folding axis A (eg, the folding axis A of FIG. 2). In addition, the fourth area S4 is an area disposed adjacent to one side (e.g., the part facing the -X direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the first battery (e.g., the first battery 271 in FIG. 5). It can also be defined.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) formed in any one of the above-described first area S1 to fourth area S4. You can. According to one embodiment, the storage space may be formed inside the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, when the storage space is formed in either the first area (S1) or the second area (S2), the storage space is opened when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g., in FIG. 2). , it may not overlap with the second battery (e.g., the second battery 272 in FIG. 5) in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the electronic device 200. For example, the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) is the second display area (e.g., the second display area in FIG. 5) when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g., in FIG. 2). It may be defined as a direction (or the opposite direction) from the display area 252) toward the second rear cover (e.g., the second rear cover 225 of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, when the storage space is formed in either the first area S1 or the second area S2, at least a portion of the storage space is formed when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g. 2), it overlaps at least a portion of the second battery (e.g., the second battery 272 in FIG. 5) in the width direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6). You can. For example, the width direction (eg, the

According to one embodiment, when the storage space is formed in either the third area S3 or the fourth area S4, the storage space is opened when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g., FIG. 2). , it may not overlap with the first battery (e.g., the first battery 271 in FIG. 5) in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the electronic device 200. For example, the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) is the first display area (e.g., the first display area in FIG. 5) when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g., FIG. 2). It may be defined as a direction (or the opposite direction) from the display area 251) toward the first rear cover (e.g., the first rear cover 215 of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, when the storage space is formed in either the third area S3 or the second area S2, at least a portion of the storage space is formed when the electronic device 200 is unfolded (e.g. 2), it overlaps at least a portion of the first battery (e.g., the first battery 271 in FIG. 5) in the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the electronic device 200. You can. For example, the width direction (eg, the

Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including an electromagnetic induction panel, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a display, an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 9 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 6 or the embodiments of FIGS. 10A to 11 .

7 to 9, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a flexible display 250, and a display support. It may include a member 290, an electromagnetic induction panel 270, a metal sheet layer 280, or a digital pen 300.

The configuration of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, or the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 7 to 9 includes the first housing 210, the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2 to 4A, Alternatively, some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the flexible display 250. The configuration of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 of FIGS. 7 to 9 is partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 of FIGS. 5 to 6. may be the same. The configuration of the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 8 and 9 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 4A to 4C.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the flexible display 250 may be disposed on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . For example, the first display area (e.g., the first display area 251 in FIG. 2 or FIG. 4A) of the flexible display 250 is disposed on the first housing 210, and the first display area 251 of the flexible display 250 The second display area (eg, the second display area 252 in FIG. 2 or 4A) may be disposed on the second housing 220. For example, the folding area of the flexible display 250 (eg, the folding area 253 in FIG. 2 or 4A) may be disposed on a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 231 in FIG. 5).

According to one embodiment, the display support member 290 may be configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display 250. For example, the display support member 290 may be configured to support at least a portion of one surface (eg, the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7) of the flexible display 250. The display support member 290 may be disposed between the flexible display 250 and the housings 210 and 220. The display support member 290 supports the flexible display 250 and may provide bending characteristics to the flexible display 250. For example, the display support member 290 may be a portion disposed on the first housing 210, a portion disposed on the second housing 220, or a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 231 in FIG. 5). ) may include a part placed on. According to one embodiment, the display support member 290 may include a third slit structure 291 formed in a portion disposed on the hinge structure. For example, the third slit structure 291 may be formed through the electronic device 200 or the display support member 290 along the longitudinal direction (eg, Y-axis direction in FIG. 7). For example, the third slit structure 291 may provide a bending characteristic of the display support member 290, and the display support member 290 having a bending characteristic may support the flexible display 250 in a folded or unfolded state. I can support it.

According to one embodiment, the display support member 290 may include carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the display support member 290 may be defined as a CFRP layer with a lattice structure, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 (eg, digitizer) may be disposed between the flexible display 250 and the housings 210 and 220. For example, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may include a portion disposed on the first housing 210, a portion disposed on the second housing 220, or a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 231 in FIG. 5). ) may include a part placed on. Additionally, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may be disposed on one surface (eg, the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7) of the display support member 290.

According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may be a panel for detecting input from the digital pen 300. According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may include a circuit board (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may include a coil 274 formed on the circuit board. According to one embodiment, the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may be a detection member that detects an input from the digital pen 300. As an example, the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may be a loop-type coil.

According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may apply a current to the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270, and the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may form a magnetic field. . The digital pen 300 may be resonated by a magnetic field formed around it, and a magnetic field may be formed from a coil of the digital pen 300 (eg, coil 323 in FIG. 4B) due to resonance. Current may be output from the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 by the magnetic field generated from the digital pen 300. As an example, the electronic device 200 uses the digital pen 300 based on the size of the current for each channel (e.g., converted digital values) output from the plurality of coils 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270. You can check (or detect) the location of .

According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may be disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel 270 and the housings 210 and 220. For example, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may include a portion disposed on the first housing 210, a portion disposed on the second housing 220, or a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 231 in FIG. 5). ) may include a part placed on. Additionally, the metal sheet layer 280 may be disposed on one side of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 (eg, the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may be configured to support the electromagnetic induction panel 270. The electromagnetic induction panel 270 may be supported flatly by a metal sheet layer 280 disposed on top of the various electrical components (eg, in the +Z direction of FIG. 7). According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may be defined and referred to as a shielding sheet. When the metal sheet layer 280 is composed of a shielding sheet, the metal sheet layer 280 may be configured to reduce interference between components of the electronic device 200. For example, the metal sheet layer 280 blocks electromagnetic fields generated from components inside the electronic device 200, so that the input from the digital pen 300 is connected to the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270. It can be delivered to . In addition, the metal sheet layer 280 blocks the electromagnetic field formed by the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270, so that the electromagnetic field formed by the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 is blocked by the electronic device 200. It is possible to block interference with components inside the device.

According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may include at least one of a copper (Cu) plate or an aluminum (Al) plate.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 250, the display support member 290, the electromagnetic induction panel 270, and the metal sheet layer 280 may be attached to each other through an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may include at least one of optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), heat-reactive adhesive, general adhesive, or double-sided tape.

According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may include a first slit structure 284 formed in at least one portion. For example, the first slit structure 284 may be a portion formed through at least a portion of the metal sheet layer 280. The first slit structure 284 may provide a path for the electromagnetic field generated from the digital pen 300 stored inside the electronic device 200 to reach the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270. there is. According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 may have a slit shape penetrating from one side of the metal sheet layer 280 toward the other side, and may be formed of a plurality of slits.

According to one embodiment, the second plate 223 may be defined and referred to as a support plate. According to one embodiment, the second plate 223 may be formed of a metal material, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second plate 223 of the second housing 220 (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIG. 5) may include a second slit structure 224 formed in at least one portion. . For example, the second slit structure 224 may be a portion formed through at least a portion of the second plate 223 . According to one embodiment, the second slit structure 224 may have a slit shape penetrating from one side of the second plate 223 toward the other side, and may be formed of a plurality of slits. The second slit structure 224 may provide a path for the electromagnetic field generated from the digital pen 300 stored inside the electronic device 200 to reach the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 may each be provided with a plurality of slits, but are not limited thereto.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 are each located on the 2-1 side of the second housing 220 (e.g., the 2-1 side 211a of FIG. 6). ), but is not limited to this. For example, when the storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) of the digital pen 300 is formed in the first area (e.g., first area (S1) in FIG. 6), the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 may be formed adjacent to the 2-1 side of the second housing 220 (eg, the 2-1 side 211a of FIG. 6). For example, when the storage space for the digital pen 300 (e.g., the storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) is formed in the second area (e.g., the second area S2 in FIG. 6), the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 may be formed closer to the folding axis (eg, folding axis A in FIG. 6) than the 2-1 side of the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, when the storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) of the digital pen 300 is formed in the third area (e.g., third area (S3) in FIG. 6), the second The slit structure 224 may be formed in at least one portion of the first plate (e.g., the first plate 213 in FIG. 6) of the first housing 210, and the first slit structure 284 and the second slit Structure 224 is located closer to the folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 6) than the 1-1 side (e.g., 1-1 side 211a in FIG. 6) of the first housing 210. can be formed. For example, when the storage space (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) of the digital pen 300 is formed in the fourth area S4), the second slit structure 224 is formed in the first housing 210. ) may be formed on at least one portion of the first plate (e.g., the first plate 213 in FIG. 6), and the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 are formed in the first housing 210. It may be formed adjacent to the 1-1 side (e.g., the 1-1 side 211a of FIG. 6).

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an example will be taken where a storage space for the digital pen 300 (e.g., storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) is formed in the first area (e.g., first area S1 in FIG. 6). However, the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the description thereof includes the storage space of the digital pen 300 (e.g., the storage space 228 of FIG. 4A) in the second area (e.g., FIG. 6). is the same or similar even when formed in the second area (S2), the third area (e.g., the third area (S3) in FIG. 6), or the fourth area (e.g., the fourth area (S4) in FIG. 4). It can be applied and understood clearly.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , at least a portion of the second slit structure 224 may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure 284 . For example, at least a portion of the second slit structure 224 may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure 284 in the thickness direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the Z-axis direction in FIGS. 8 and 9). You can. For example, the thickness direction may be defined as a direction from the second display area 252 (eg, the second display area 252 in FIG. 2) toward the second plate 223 or the opposite direction.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 is stored in a storage space (e.g., the storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) and the coil 323 of the digital pen 300 (e.g., the coil in FIG. 4B). (323)) may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure 284 or the second slit structure 224 in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction of FIGS. 8 and 9) of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, when the digital pen 300 is stored in the electronic device 200, the magnetic field generated from the coil 274 of the electromagnetic induction panel 270 is connected to the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 284. The digital pen 300 can be reached through the slit structure 224. The digital pen 300 stored in the storage space of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) may be resonated by the magnetic field formed from the electromagnetic induction panel 270, and the digital pen 300 may be resonated by the resonance. A magnetic field may be formed from the coil 323 of the pen 300. The magnetic field generated from the digital pen 300 may reach the electromagnetic induction panel 270 through the path L formed by the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224. Accordingly, the electronic device 200 can confirm or detect the state in which the digital pen 300 is stored inside the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the coil 323 of the digital pen 300 may be able to face at least a portion of the electromagnetic induction panel 270.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be configured so that the electromagnetic induction panel 270 detects the handwriting input of the digital pen 300 and additionally confirms or detects the storage state of the digital pen 300. You can.

According to one embodiment, the portion of the second plate 223 that overlaps the first slit structure 284 and the thickness direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the Z-axis direction in FIGS. 8 and 9) is a path area ( 223a). For example, the second plate 223 allows the magnetic field generated from the digital pen 300 to reach the electromagnetic induction panel 270 through the second slit structure 224 formed in the path area 223a. Alternatively, a path may be provided through which the magnetic field generated from the electromagnetic induction panel 270 can reach the digital pen 300.

FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a first slit structure of a metal sheet layer and a second slit structure of a support plate are overlapped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first slit structure of the metal sheet layer and the second slit structure of the support plate are overlapped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 10A to 10B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 9 or the embodiment of FIG. 11 .

The configuration of the first slit structures 284, 284A or the second slit structures 224, 224A of FIGS. 10A to 10B is the first slit structure 284 or the second slit structure of FIGS. 7 to 9 ( Part or all of the composition may be the same as 224).

Referring to FIG. 10A, the first slit structure 284 of the metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) and the second plate (or support plate) (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) The second slit structure 224 of the second plate 223) is located in the thickness direction (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 9). 7 to 9 (Z-axis direction) may be overlapped. For example, the second slit structure 224 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the first slit structure 284.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 may be formed to extend in the same direction as the second slit structure 224. For example, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 may extend in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIG. 10A). For example, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 may extend in the width direction of the electronic device (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 10A).

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 are arranged to overlap, so that among the magnetic fields generated from the electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIGS. 7 to 9) At least a portion of the digital pen (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) is not blocked by the metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) or the second plate (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9) Example: It can be reached with the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 7 to 9).

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 and the second slit structure 224 are arranged to overlap, thereby at least part of the magnetic field generated by the digital pen (e.g., the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 7 to 9) An electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9) is not blocked by a second plate (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9) or a metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9). : Can be reached by the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIGS. 7 to 9.

Referring to FIG. 10B, the first slit structure 284A and the second plate (or support plate) of the metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 of FIGS. 7 to 9) (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 of FIGS. 7 to 9) The second slit structure 224A of the second plate 223) is located in the thickness direction (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 9). 7 to 9 (Z-axis direction) may be overlapped. For example, the second slit structure 224A may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the first slit structure 284A.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284A may be arranged to intersect the second slit structure 224A. For example, the first slit structure 284A extends in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (e.g., Y-axis direction in FIG. 10B), and the second slit structure 224A extends in the width direction of the electronic device (e.g., in FIG. It can be extended in the X-axis direction of 10b. For example, the first slit structure 284A extends in the width direction of the electronic device (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 10B), and the second slit structure 224A extends in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (e.g., It can be extended in the Y-axis direction of 10b. According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284A and the second slit structure 224A may be defined as forming a mesh structure or a lattice structure. According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284A and the second slit structure 224A may be arranged perpendicular to each other, but are not limited to this and may be arranged to be inclined with respect to each other.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284A and the second slit structure 224A are arranged to overlap, so that among the magnetic fields generated from the electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIGS. 7 to 9) At least a portion of the digital pen (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) is not blocked by the metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9) or the second plate (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9). Example: It can be reached with the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 7 to 9).

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284A and the second slit structure 224A are arranged to overlap, so that at least some of the magnetic field generated by the digital pen (e.g., the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 7 to 9) An electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9) is not blocked by a second plate (e.g., the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9) or a metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 in FIGS. 7 to 9). : Can be reached by the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIGS. 7 to 9.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an electromagnetic induction panel, a metal sheet layer, and a support plate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiment of FIG. 11 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10B.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the electronic device 200 may include an electromagnetic induction panel 270, a metal sheet layer 280, a second housing 220, or a digital pen 300.

The configuration of the electromagnetic induction panel 270, the metal sheet layer 280, the second housing 220, or the digital pen 300 of FIG. 11 is the electromagnetic induction panel 270 and the metal sheet layer of FIGS. 7 to 9. Some or all of the configuration may be the same as that of the 280, the second housing 220, or the digital pen 300.

According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel 270 may include a coil 274 (eg, the coil 274 of FIGS. 7 to 9). According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 280 may include a first slit structure 284 (eg, the first slit structure 284 of FIGS. 7 to 10B).

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second plate 223 (eg, the second plate 223 in FIGS. 7 to 9). According to one embodiment, the second plate 223 may include a path area 223a (eg, the path area 223a in FIG. 9).

According to one embodiment, the digital pen 300 may include a coil 323 (eg, the coil 323 in FIGS. 8 and 9).

According to one embodiment, the second plate 223 is a path area 223a formed so that a magnetic field can reach between the electromagnetic induction panel 270 and the digital pen 300 stored inside the electronic device 200. ) may include.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure 284 and the path area 223a form a path L that allows the magnetic field generated from the digital pen 300 to reach the electromagnetic induction panel 270. You can.

According to one embodiment, the path area 223a may be at least a portion of the second plate 223. For example, the path area 223a may be a non-metallic area 2231 formed of a non-metallic material (eg, polymer). For example, the non-metallic region 2231 of the second plate 223 is made of a non-metallic material and can pass a magnetic field even if a slit structure is not formed. According to one embodiment, the non-metallic region 2231 of the second plate 223 may be defined and referred to as a portion or an injected region together with the metal portion of the second plate 223. According to one embodiment, a slit structure may not be formed in the non-metallic region 2231, but the present invention is not limited to this and a slit structure may be formed in the non-metallic region 2231.

According to one embodiment, the non-metallic region 2231 or the path region 223a including it is oriented in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIG. 11) of the first slit structure 284 and the electronic device 200. Can be placed overlapping.

According to one embodiment, the non-metallic region 2231 or the path region 223a is the first plate (e.g., the first plate in FIG. 5), depending on the location where the storage space (e.g., the storage space 228 in FIG. 4A) is formed. 1 plate 213).

A foldable electronic device may have a foldable flexible display disposed in the entire area of the housing structure and may include a plurality of housing structures to support the foldable display. Accordingly, in a foldable electronic device, various components may be arranged and/or mounted in each of a plurality of housing structures. As the functions of foldable electronic devices become more diverse, the number of components arranged and/or mounted inside the foldable electronic device tends to increase. Since the overall size or internal space of a foldable electronic device is limited, it may be difficult to secure enough space for various components to be placed and/or mounted.

Additionally, a stylus pen for implementing a user's handwriting input may be configured to be stored inside the foldable electronic device. In this case, the foldable electronic device is provided with separate parts for detecting the writing input of the stylus pen and parts for detecting the storage state of the stylus pen, thereby securing space for arranging a number of parts for the stylus pen. It can be difficult to become

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device capable of detecting a handwriting input and a storage state of a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen) may be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a metal sheet layer capable of detecting a storage state of a digital pen stored inside an electronic device through at least one slit structure and an electronic device including the same may be provided.

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electromagnetic induction panel in an electronic device may detect a handwriting input of a digital pen and a storage state of a housing.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device can detect both the handwriting input of the digital pen and the storage state of the housing through the electromagnetic induction panel, thereby reducing the increase in thickness (or size) of the electronic device. there is.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device can detect both the handwriting input of the digital pen and the storage state of the housing through the electromagnetic induction panel, so no additional separate parts are required to detect the digital pen, thereby reducing the cost. This can be saved.

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4A, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 5 to 9, or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 11 The electronic device 101) includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2 to 4A and the first housing 210 in FIGS. 5 to 7) and a second housing (e.g., in FIG. 2 to 4A, the second housing 220 of FIGS. 5 to 9, or the second housing 220 of FIG. 11), a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 231 of FIG. 5) , a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 2 to 4a, the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 7 to 8, or the flexible display 250 of FIG. 11), an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 7 to 8), The electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 9, or the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 11), or a metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 of FIGS. 7 to 9, or the metal sheet layer of FIG. 11 (e.g., 280)) may be included. The second housing may include a support plate (eg, the second plate 223 in FIGS. 5 to 9 or the second plate 223 in FIG. 11). The hinge structure can rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be placed in the first housing and the second housing. The electromagnetic induction panel may be disposed between the flexible display and the support plate. A metal sheet layer may be disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate. The metal sheet layer includes a first slit structure formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer (e.g., the first slit structure 284 of FIGS. 7 to 10A, the first slit structure 284A of FIG. 10B, or the first slit structure of FIG. 11). It may include a first slit structure (284). The support plate may include a second slit structure (e.g., the second slit structure 224 in FIGS. 7 to 10A or the second slit structure 224A in FIG. 10B) formed in at least a portion of the support plate. . The second slit structure may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure and the second slit structure may be arranged to overlap in a direction toward the support plate (eg, the Z-axis direction in FIGS. 7 to 9) in the flexible display.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure (e.g., the first slit structure 284 in FIG. 10A) and the second slit structure (e.g., the second slit structure 224 in FIG. 10b) are oriented in substantially the same direction. It may be extended.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure (e.g., the first slit structure 284A in FIG. 10B) and the second slit structure (e.g., the second slit structure 224A in FIG. 10B) each intersect with respect to each other. It can be extended in this direction.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure may be in the shape of a slit penetrating from one side of the metal sheet layer toward the other side. The second slit structure may be in the shape of a slit penetrating from one side of the support plate toward the other side.

According to one embodiment, it may further include a display support member 290 disposed between the flexible display and the electromagnetic induction panel.

According to one embodiment, the display support member may include carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

According to one embodiment, a digital pen configured to be stored inside the second housing (e.g., the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 4A to 4C, the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 8 to 9, or the digital pen of FIG. 11 ( 300)) may further be included.

According to one embodiment, when the digital pen is stored inside the second housing, at least a portion of the digital pen may overlap the first slit structure and the second slit structure.

According to one embodiment, when the digital pen is stored in the second housing, the magnetic field formed from the electromagnetic induction panel may be configured to reach the digital pen through the first slit structure and the second slit structure. With the digital pen stored in the second housing, the magnetic field generated from the digital pen may be configured to reach the electromagnetic induction panel through the second slit structure and the first slit structure.

According to one embodiment, it may further include a first battery (eg, the first battery 271 in FIG. 5) disposed in the first housing. It may further include a second battery (eg, the second battery 272 in FIG. 5) disposed in the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the digital pen, while stored inside the second housing, moves in a direction toward the support plate in the flexible display (e.g., the Z-axis direction in FIG. 5 or the Z-axis direction in FIGS. 8 and 9). Thus, it can be arranged so as not to overlap with the second battery.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display includes a first display area (e.g., the first display area 251 in FIGS. 2 to 4A, or the first display area 251 in FIG. 5), a second display area (e.g. : the second display area 252 of FIGS. 2 to 4A, or the second display area 252 of FIG. 5), or the folding area (e.g., the folding area 253 of FIGS. 2 to 4A, or the second display area 252 of FIG. 5) It may include a folding area 253). The first display area may be disposed on the first housing. The second display area may be disposed on the second housing. The folding area may connect the first display area and the second display area.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure and the second slit structure may be disposed between the second display area and the support plate.

According to one embodiment, the second housing may include a storage space for storing a digital pen (eg, storage space 228 in FIG. 4A).

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 to 4A, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 5 to 9, or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 11 The electronic device 101) includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2 to 4A and the first housing 210 in FIGS. 5 to 7) and a second housing (e.g., in FIG. 2 to 4A, the second housing 220 of FIGS. 5 to 9, or the second housing 220 of FIG. 11), a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 231 of FIG. 5) , a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 2 to 4a, the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 7 to 8, or the flexible display 250 of FIG. 11), an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., the flexible display 250 of FIGS. 7 to 8), The electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 9, or the electromagnetic induction panel 270 of FIG. 11), a metal sheet layer (e.g., the metal sheet layer 280 of FIGS. 7 to 9, or the metal sheet layer 280 of FIG. 11) )), or a digital pen (e.g., the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 4A to 4C, the digital pen 300 of FIGS. 8 to 9, or the digital pen 300 of FIG. 11). The second housing may include a support plate (eg, the second plate 223 in FIGS. 5 to 9 or the second plate 223 in FIG. 11). The hinge structure can rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be placed in the first housing and the second housing. The electromagnetic induction panel may be disposed between the flexible display and the support plate. A metal sheet layer may be disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate. The digital pen may be configured to be stored inside the second housing. The digital pen may include a coil that can face at least a portion of the electromagnetic induction panel (eg, the coil 323 in FIG. 4B, the coil 323 in FIG. 9, or the coil 323 in FIG. 11). The metal sheet layer includes a first slit structure formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer (e.g., the first slit structure 284 of FIGS. 7 to 10A, the first slit structure 284A of FIG. 10B, or the first slit structure of FIG. 11). It may include a first slit structure (284). The support plate may include a path area (eg, the path area 223a in FIGS. 8 and 9 or the path area 223a in FIG. 11) formed in at least a portion of the support plate. The path area may be arranged to overlap the first slit structure.

According to one embodiment, the path area includes a second slit structure formed in at least a portion of the support plate (e.g., the second slit structure 224 in FIGS. 7 to 10A, or the second slit structure 224A in FIG. 10B). ) may include.

According to one embodiment, the path area may include a non-metallic region (eg, non-metallic region 2231 in FIG. 11) made of a non-metallic material.

According to one embodiment, the magnetic field generated from the digital pen may be configured to reach the electromagnetic induction panel through the path area and the first slit structure.

According to one embodiment, the first slit structure and the path area may be arranged to overlap in a direction toward the support plate in the flexible display (e.g., the Z-axis direction in FIGS. 8 and 9 or the Z-axis direction in FIG. 11). .

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

101, 200: Electronic devices
210: first housing
220: second housing
223: Second plate (or support plate)
223a: path area
2231: Non-metallic area
224: second slit structure
231: Hinge structure
250: Flexible display
270: Electromagnetic induction panel
280: metal sheet layer
284: first slit structure

Claims (20)

In the electronic device (101;),
first housing (210;);
a second housing (220;) including a support plate (223;);
a hinge structure (231;) rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing;
a flexible display (250;) disposed in the first housing and the second housing;
an electromagnetic induction panel (270;) disposed between the flexible display and the support plate; and
Comprising a metal sheet layer (280;) disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate,
The metal sheet layer is,
Comprising a first slit structure (284; 284A;) formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer,
The support plate is,
An electronic device comprising a second slit structure (224; 224A) formed on at least a portion of the support plate and disposed to overlap the first slit structure.
According to claim 1,
The first slit structure and the second slit structure are,
An electronic device arranged to overlap in the flexible display in a direction toward the support plate.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2,
The first slit structure 284; and the second slit structure 224;
An electronic device extending in substantially the same direction.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first slit structure (284A;) and the second slit structure (224A;),
Electronic devices each extending in an intersecting direction with respect to the other.
According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The first slit structure is,
It is shaped like a slit penetrating from one side of the metal sheet layer toward the other side,
The second slit structure is,
An electronic device having a slit shape penetrating from one side of the support plate toward the other side.
According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The electronic device further includes a display support member (290;) disposed between the flexible display and the electromagnetic induction panel.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The display support member,
An electronic device comprising carbon fiber reinforced plastic.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The electronic device further includes a digital pen (300;) configured to be stored inside the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The digital pen is,
When stored inside the second housing, at least a portion of the electronic device overlaps the first slit structure and the second slit structure.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
When the digital pen is stored in the second housing, a magnetic field formed from the electromagnetic induction panel is configured to reach the digital pen through the first slit structure and the second slit structure, and is formed from the digital pen. An electronic device configured to allow a magnetic field to reach the electromagnetic induction panel through the second slit structure and the first slit structure.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
a first battery (271;) disposed in the first housing; and
An electronic device further comprising a second battery (272;) disposed in the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The digital pen is,
An electronic device stored in the second housing and disposed in a direction from the flexible display toward the support plate so as not to overlap the second battery.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The flexible display,
A first display area (251;) disposed on the first housing, a second display area (252;) disposed on the second housing, and a folding unit connecting the first display area and the second display area. Electronic device comprising area 253;
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The first slit structure and the second slit structure are,
An electronic device disposed between the second display area and the support plate.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The second housing is,
An electronic device including a storage space (228;) for storing a digital pen.
In the electronic device (101;),
first housing (210;);
a second housing (220;) including a support plate (223;);
a hinge structure (231;) rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing;
a flexible display (250;) disposed in the first housing and the second housing;
an electromagnetic induction panel (270;) disposed between the flexible display and the support plate;
a metal sheet layer (280;) disposed between the electromagnetic induction panel and the support plate; and
A digital pen (300;) configured to be accommodated inside the second housing and including a coil (323;) capable of facing at least a portion of the electromagnetic induction panel,
The metal sheet layer is,
Comprising a first slit structure (284; 284A;) formed in at least a portion of the metal sheet layer,
The support plate is,
An electronic device comprising a path area (223a) formed on at least a portion of the support plate and disposed to overlap the first slit structure.
According to claim 16,
The path area is,
An electronic device comprising a second slit structure (224; 224A;) formed in at least a portion of the support plate.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 17,
The path area is,
An electronic device including a non-metallic region (2231;) formed of a non-metallic material.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18,
An electronic device configured to allow a magnetic field generated from the digital pen to reach the electromagnetic induction panel through the path area and the first slit structure.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19,
The first slit structure and the path area are,
An electronic device arranged to overlap in the flexible display in a direction toward the support plate.

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