KR20240031987A - Electronic device including waterproof structure - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments, there is provided a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surrounding a space between the first and second surfaces, and an interior of the housing. , between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, a middle plate disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, extending from the side, and including at least one opening, the middle plate a printed circuit board disposed between the plate and the second surface, a display disposed between the intermediate plate and the first surface, the display comprising a surface facing toward the second surface, and hermetically sealing the opening of the intermediate plate. An electronic device can be provided that includes a seal member disposed between a surface of the display and the intermediate plate while sealing the display. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device including a waterproof structure {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING WATERPROOF STRUCTURE}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to electronic devices, for example, to electronic devices that include a waterproof structure.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer to meet consumers' purchasing needs as the functional gap between each manufacturer is significantly reduced. In order to increase the rigidity of electronic devices, strengthen design aspects, and differentiate their functional elements. It is being developed.

According to one embodiment, among the functional elements of differentiated electronic devices, the waterproof function is very important, especially in electronic devices that are becoming more compact and portable. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a seal member disposed therein for waterproofing. According to one embodiment, the seal member is designed in consideration of an efficient arrangement relationship with other components inside the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include at least one seal member therein for a waterproof function. According to one embodiment, the seal member may be interposed between at least two housings (e.g., brackets, housings, windows, etc.) of the electronic device, and when the housings are combined with each other, the internal space of the electronic device is sealed. Waterproofing function can be implemented.

According to one embodiment, when the housing is a display including a window and a display module disposed on the back of the window, the seal member may be disposed along the edge of the window excluding the display module. And, the seal member disposed on the edge of the window may be attached to the edge of another housing. In this arrangement of the seal member, in addition to the area where the display module is placed, an area where the seal member is placed must be provided separately on the border of the window, which expands the BM (black mask) area (e.g., bezel area, etc.) of the display. Alternatively, it may act as a factor that inhibits the reduction of the BM area.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a waterproof structure can be provided.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a waterproof structure that can reduce or exclude the BM area of a display of the electronic device can be provided.

According to various embodiments, there is provided a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surrounding a space between the first and second surfaces, and an interior of the housing. , between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, a middle plate disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, extending from the side, and including at least one opening, the middle plate a printed circuit board disposed between the plate and the second surface, a display disposed between the intermediate plate and the first surface, the display comprising a surface facing toward the second surface, and hermetically sealing the opening of the intermediate plate. An electronic device may be provided, characterized in that it includes a seal member disposed between the surface of the display and the intermediate plate.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may reduce or exclude the BM area of the display because at least a portion of the area of the seal member used for waterproofing is disposed between the back of the display module and the target housing, thereby reducing the BM area of the display. Wider display screens can be implemented in electronic devices of this size.

1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating a state in which a first seal member is disposed in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating a state in which a key input device is placed in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIGS. 4D to 4F are diagrams illustrating a state in which a second seal member is disposed in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIGS. 4G and 4H are diagrams illustrating states in which a third seal member and a fourth seal member are disposed in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 4I is a diagram illustrating a housing of an electronic device in which a filling member injection hole for injecting a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed.
FIGS. 4J and 4K are diagrams illustrating a state in which a display is disposed in a housing where first, second, third, and fourth seal members are disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
4L and 4M are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to the filling member injection hole according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 4n is a diagram illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to a housing before a display according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed in a housing.
FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a display is disposed on top of a housing where a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 5c is a diagram showing a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a seal member and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed in a housing.
FIGS. 6B and 6C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a display is disposed on top of a housing where a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating a portion of a housing having a filling member injection hole for injecting a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figures 6e and 6f are diagrams showing a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a housing and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figures 6g and 6h are diagrams showing the configuration of a display to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
Figure 6i is a diagram showing the configuration of a housing to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
Figure 6j is a diagram showing a state in which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 6K is a cross-sectional view taken along line J1-J1' of FIG. 6J according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 6L is a cross-sectional view taken along line J2-J2' of FIG. 6J according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 7a is a view showing the back of a display to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a waterproof filling member when a display and a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention are combined.
FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a housing and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to both sides of a display combined with a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to a space created by the structure of the display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which at least one seal member is disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which at least one seal member is disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device in which a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 13A is a view showing the front of a housing where at least one seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 13B is a view illustrating the rear of a housing where a seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed.
FIG. 13C is a cross-sectional view of the main part of an electronic device in which the seal member of FIG. 13B is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.
14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
16A to 16C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
17A to 17C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a key input device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
Figures 18A and 18B are diagrams showing a waterproof structure applied to a camera module according to various embodiments of the present invention.
19A and 19B are diagrams showing a waterproof structure applied to a camera assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a process of disposing at least one seal member in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a process of disposing at least one seal member in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives to the embodiments of this document. . In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar components.

In this document, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “includes,” or “may include” indicate the presence of the corresponding feature (e.g., a numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). indicates, does not rule out the presence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” includes (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) it may refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

As used in this document, expressions such as “first,” “second,” “first,” or “second” can modify various elements in any order and/or importance, and refer to one element as another element. It is only used to distinguish from an element and does not limit the corresponding components. For example, a first user device and a second user device may represent different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, a first component may be renamed a second component without departing from the scope of rights described in this document, and similarly, the second component may also be renamed to the first component.

A component (e.g., a first component) is “(operatively or communicatively) coupled with/to” another component (e.g., a second component). When referred to as being “connected to,” it should be understood that any component may be directly connected to the other component or may be connected through another component (e.g., a third component). On the other hand, when a component (e.g., a first component) is said to be “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), the component and the It may be understood that no other component (e.g., a third component) exists between other components.

The expression “configured to” used in this document may mean, for example, “suitable for,” “having the capacity to,” or “having the capacity to.” It can be used interchangeably with ", "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of." The term “configured (or set to)” may not necessarily mean “specifically designed to” in terms of hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” working with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "processor configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C" refers to a processor dedicated to performing the operations (e.g., an embedded processor), or by executing one or more software programs stored on a memory device. , may refer to a general-purpose processor (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) capable of performing the corresponding operations.

Terms used in this document are merely used to describe specific embodiments and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field described in this document. Among the terms used in this document, terms defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted to have the same or similar meaning as the meaning they have in the context of related technology, and unless clearly defined in this document, have an ideal or excessively formal meaning. It is not interpreted as In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude embodiments of this document.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of this document include, for example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, Desktop personal computer (laptop personal computer), netbook computer, workstation, server, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, mobile medical It may include at least one of a device, a camera, or a wearable device. According to various embodiments, the wearable device may be an accessory (e.g., a watch, ring, bracelet, anklet, necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted-device (HMD), etc.), integrated into fabric or clothing, etc. It may include at least one of (eg, electronic clothing), body-attached (eg, skin pad or tattoo), or bioimplantable (eg, implantable circuit).

In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a home appliance. Home appliances include, for example, televisions, DVD (digital video disk) players, stereos, refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, air purifiers, set-top boxes, and home automation controls. Home automation control panel, security control panel, TV box (e.g. Samsung HomeSync ^TM , Apple TV ^TM , or Google TV ^TM ), game console (e.g. Xbox ^TM , PlayStation ^TM ), electronic dictionary , it may include at least one of an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic picture frame.

In another embodiment, the electronic device may include various medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measurement devices (such as blood sugar monitors, heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, or body temperature monitors), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT (computed tomography), radiography, or ultrasound, etc.), navigation devices, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), EDR (event data recorder), FDR (flight data recorder), automobile infotainment devices, marine electronic equipment (e.g. marine navigation systems, gyro compasses, etc.), avionics, security devices, head units for vehicles, industrial or domestic robots, automatic teller's machines (ATMs) in financial institutions, A store's point of sales (POS), or internet of things (e.g. light bulbs, various sensors, electric or gas meters, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, It may include at least one of exercise equipment, hot water tank, heater, boiler, etc.).

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a piece of furniture or part of a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring devices (e.g., It may include at least one of water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measuring devices, etc.). In various embodiments, the electronic device may be one or a combination of more than one of the various devices described above. An electronic device according to some embodiments may be a flexible electronic device. Additionally, electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-mentioned devices and may include new electronic devices according to technological developments.

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to various embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this document, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device) using an electronic device.

1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the electronic device 100 may have a display 101 disposed on the front. According to one embodiment, a receiver 102 for outputting the other party's voice may be placed on one side of the display 101. According to one embodiment, a microphone device 103 may be placed on the other side of the display 101 to transmit the user's voice to the other party.

According to one embodiment, components for performing various functions of the electronic device 100 may be disposed around the receiver 102. The components may include at least one sensor module 104. For example, the sensor module 104 may include at least one of an illuminance sensor (eg, an optical sensor), a proximity sensor (eg, an optical sensor), an infrared sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor. According to one embodiment, the component may include a front camera device 105. According to one embodiment, the component may include an indicator 106 (eg, an LED device) to inform the user of status information of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the speaker device 108 may be disposed on one side of the microphone device 103. According to one embodiment, an interface connector port 107 may be disposed on the other side of the microphone device 103 for transmitting and receiving data by an external device and for charging the electronic device 100 by receiving external power. According to one embodiment, an ear jack hole 109 may be disposed on one side of the interface connector port 107.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a metal member 110 as a housing. According to one embodiment, the metal member 110 may be arranged along the edge of the electronic device 100, and may be arranged to extend to at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device that extends from the edge. According to one embodiment, the metal member 110 defines at least a portion of the thickness of the electronic device 100 along the edge of the electronic device 100 and may be formed in a closed loop shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the metal member 110 may be formed in a way that contributes to at least a portion of the thickness of the electronic device 100. Additionally, the metal member 110 may be at least partially built into the electronic device 100.

According to various embodiments, a rear window 111 may be disposed on the back of the electronic device 100. According to one embodiment, a rear camera device 112 may be disposed on the rear window 111, and at least one electronic component 113 may be disposed on one side of the rear camera device 112. According to one embodiment, the electronic component 113 may include at least one of an illuminance sensor (eg, light sensor), a proximity sensor (eg, light sensor), an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a heart rate sensor, and a flash device.

According to various embodiments, the display 101 includes a window 1012 disposed to be exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 and a display module (not shown) disposed inside the electronic device on the back of the window 1012. It can be included. According to one embodiment, images displayed on the display module may be provided to the user through a window 1012 made of a transparent material. According to one embodiment, the window 1012 may be made of various materials such as transparent glass or acrylic.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a waterproof structure. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include at least one seal member (not shown) therein for waterproofing. According to one embodiment, at least one seal member may be disposed between the display module and the housing, at least in the display area of the display 101. According to one embodiment, the arrangement space between the window and the housing due to the seal member is excluded by the arrangement structure between the display module of at least one seal member and the housing, so that the electronic device has a reduced BM (black mask) area in the display area. may be included or excluded.

Hereinafter, a detailed structure of at least one seal member disposed in an electronic device will be described.

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

The electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 may be similar to the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 or may be another example of an electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 includes a key input device 330, at least one seal member 350, a display module 3012, and a window 3011 arranged sequentially on the upper side of the housing 320. ) may include a display 301 including. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a printed circuit board 360 (e.g., PCB, FPC, etc.), a battery pack 370, and a wireless power transmission/reception member sequentially disposed on the lower side of the housing 320. It may include (380), a rear seal member (390), and a rear window (311). According to one embodiment, the battery pack 370 is accommodated in the receiving space for the battery pack 370 formed in the housing 320 and may be disposed to avoid the printed circuit board 360. According to one embodiment, the battery pack 370 and the printed circuit board 360 may be arranged in parallel without overlapping.

According to various embodiments, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is used alone, but at least one intermediate plate coupled to the housing may be used in addition to the housing. According to one embodiment, the display 301 may be applied to the housing 320 after the display module 3012 is attached to the back of the window 3011. According to one embodiment, the display module 3012 may include a touch sensor. According to one embodiment, the display module may include a touch sensor and/or a force sensor. According to one embodiment, a seal member 350 may be disposed between the housing 320 and the display 401. According to one embodiment, the seal member 350 includes a plurality of seal members 351, 352, 353, and 354, and the plurality of seal members 351, 352, 353, and 354 include a window 3011 and It may be formed in a shape corresponding to the edge of the housing 320. Accordingly, when the housing 320 and the display 301 are coupled by the seal member 350, the seal member 350 can prevent flooding into the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the seal member 350 is attached between the back of the display module 3012 and the housing 320 in the display module arrangement area of the electronic device 300, and is attached to the back of the window 3011 in other areas. It may be arranged in such a way that it is attached between the housing 320 and the housing 320 . According to one embodiment, since at least a portion of the seal member 350 is disposed on the rear surface of the display module 3012, the display arrangement area of the electronic device 300 is reduced in BM area by the arrangement of the seal member 350. may be included or excluded.

According to various embodiments, a rear seal member 390 may be disposed between the rear surface of the housing 320 and the rear window 311 along the edge. According to one embodiment, the rear seal member 390 may be a single seal member having a closed loop shape. However, it is not limited to this, and may be arranged in such a way that at least two seal members are connected. Accordingly, when the housing 320 and the rear window 311 are coupled to each other by the rear seal member 390, flooding into the electronic device can be prevented by the rear seal member 390. According to one embodiment, the rear window 311 may be formed of at least one material selected from glass, plastic, composite resin, and metal.

According to various embodiments, the seal member 350 and the back seal member 390 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

FIGS. 4A to 4M are diagrams sequentially showing the arrangement process of the seal member 350 disposed in the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 .

FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the first seal member 351 is disposed in the housing 320 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the housing 320 may include a first seal member seating portion 326 formed on the front surface 321 . According to one embodiment, the first seal member seating portion 326 may be formed in the width direction along the lower edge of the display module arrangement area (S1 area in FIG. 4B) of the housing 320.

According to various embodiments, the housing 320 has a key input device mounting portion 323 on which a key input device (330 in FIG. 4C) (e.g., a home button, etc.) is placed in an area other than the display module placement area of the housing 320. It may be placed in (area S3 in FIG. 4b). According to one embodiment, the front 321 of the housing 320 may include a printed circuit seating portion 324 formed to guide a printed circuit (eg, FPCB) pulled out from the key input device. According to one embodiment, the printed circuit seating portion 324 includes a through hole 325 through which the printed circuit of the key input device penetrates and is electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed to face the back of the housing 320. can do.

According to various embodiments, the printed circuit seating portion 324 may be disposed across the first seal member seating portion 326. This is due to the fact that the first seal member 351 is placed in the display module arrangement area (S1) of the housing, and the key input device is placed in the other area (area S3). Therefore, a waterproof structure using a printed circuit of the key input device may be necessary. According to one embodiment, the key input device may be disposed in an area S2 other than the display module arrangement area S1 of the housing.

According to various embodiments, the housing 320 may be fixed to the housing 320 by seating the first seal member 351 on the first seal member seating portion 326 before the key input device is disposed. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 351 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the key input device 330 is placed in the housing 320 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4C, the front 321 of the housing 320 has at least a portion of the printed circuit 332 on the top of the first seal member 351 while it is fixed to the first seal member seating portion 326. The key input device 330 may be arranged to overlap in a transversal manner. According to one embodiment, the key button 331 of the key input device 330 is fixed in such a way that it is seated on the key input device seating portion 323, and the printed circuit 332 drawn out from the key button 331 is attached to the housing. It may be arranged in such a way that it receives the guide of the printed circuit seating portion 324 of 320 and penetrates into the interior of the housing through the through hole 325. According to one embodiment, the end of the printed circuit 332 may include a connector 333 for being electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed on the back of the housing 320 after penetrating the through hole 325. .

FIGS. 4D to 4F are diagrams illustrating a state in which the second seal member 352 is disposed in the housing 320 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4D to 4F, a first seal member 351 and a key input device 330 are disposed on the front 321 of the housing 320, and a second seal member 352 is disposed on the housing 320. ) can be placed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 352 may be arranged along the edge of the display module arrangement area (area S1 in FIG. 4E). According to one embodiment, the second seal member 352 may include a left border area, a lower border area extending from the left border area, and a right border area extending from the lower border area among the display module arrangement areas.

According to various embodiments, when the second seal member 352 is disposed on the housing 320, the printed circuit 332 of the key input device 330 includes the first seal member 351 and the second seal member 352. It can be arranged in a way that it is interposed between them, and the portion of the printed circuit 332 that crosses the upper part of the first seal member 351 can be sealed by the first and second seal members 351 and 352 having elasticity. there is. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 352 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, an additional filling member injection hole may be further disposed in the corresponding area to seal the gap formed at the boundary portion of the first seal member 351 and the second seal member 352.

FIGS. 4G and 4H are diagrams illustrating a state in which the third seal member 353 and the fourth seal member 354 are disposed in the housing 320 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4I is a diagram illustrating a housing 320 of an electronic device in which filling member injection holes 327 and 328 for injecting a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention are disposed.

Referring to FIGS. 4G to 4I, a first seal member 351, a key input device 330, and a second seal member 352 are disposed on the front 321 of the housing 320 and a third seal member. 353 and the fourth seal member 354 may be disposed. According to one embodiment, the third seal member 353 may be disposed in an upper area (area S2 in FIG. 4H) of the display module arrangement area (area S1) of the housing 320. According to one embodiment, the fourth seal member 354 may be disposed in a lower area (area S3 in FIG. 4H) of the display module arrangement area (area S1) of the housing 320. According to one embodiment, the upper region of the second seal member 352 is disposed in an open state, so the upper left and right sides of the second seal member 352 are maintained in a sealed state with the third seal member 353. shall. However, gaps 355, 356 (e.g., steps) may occur due to a step between the display module placement area (S1 area) and its upper area (S2 area), and these gaps 355, 356 will be described later. It can be sealed by adding a waterproof filling member. According to one embodiment, filling member injection holes 327 and 328 for injecting a waterproof filling member through the rear surface 329 of the housing 320 are provided in the area corresponding to the gaps 355 and 356 of the housing 320. Each can be formed. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a filling member is formed in the injection holes 327 and 328 to seal the gaps 355 and 356 formed at the boundary portions of the second seal member 352 and the third seal member 353. However, an additional filling member injection hole may be further disposed in the corresponding area to seal the gap generated at the boundary portion of the second seal member 352 and the fourth seal member 354. According to various embodiments, an additional filling member injection hole is further formed to seal the gap between the key input device 330 and the components such as the fixing member/FPCB and the second seal member 352/fourth seal member 354. It may be deployed.

According to various embodiments, the third seal member 353 and the fourth seal member 354 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

FIGS. 4J and 4K show a state in which the display 301 is disposed in the housing 320 where the first, second, third, and fourth seal members 351, 352, 353, and 354 are disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention. It is a drawing.

Referring to FIGS. 4J and 4K, a first seal member 351, a key input device 330, a second seal member 352, a third seal member 353, and With the fourth seal member 354 disposed, the display 301 may be disposed on top of it. According to one embodiment, the display module 3012 of the display 301 may be sealed in such a way that its rear surface is in contact with the second seal member 352, and the upper area other than the display module placement area is the rear surface of the window. It is sealed by contacting the third seal member 353, and the lower area other than the display module arrangement area can also be sealed by having the back of the window contact the fourth seal member 354.

According to various embodiments, the area indicated by the dotted line in Figure 4k is the boundary between the second seal member 352 and the third seal member 353, and a gap occurs, and the gap is to be closed by an additional waterproof filling member. You can. Although not shown, the gap formed at the boundary between the second seal member 352 and the fourth seal member 354 may also be sealed by a waterproof filling member.

4L and 4M are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to the filling member injection hole according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4L and 4M , the display 301 coupled to the housing 320 may include a window 3011 and a display module 3012 having a certain thickness attached to the back of the window 3011. Therefore, the area (S2, S3 area) where the window 3011 of the housing 320 is in contact (e.g., BM area), and the display module placement area (S1 area) where the display module 3012 of the housing 320 is placed. Gaps 355 and 356 (e.g., step portions) having different heights may be formed therebetween. For example, the BM areas (S2 and S3 areas) may be formed higher than the display module arrangement area (S1 area). According to one embodiment, the second seal member 352 and the third seal member 353 need to be sealed by being spaced apart at regular intervals in the areas of the gaps 355 and 356 where they meet each other.

According to various embodiments, a first seal member 351, a key input device 330, a second seal member 352, a third seal member 353, and a fourth seal are installed on the front 321 of the housing 320. With the member 354 disposed and the display 301 disposed on top thereof, the waterproof filling member 340 can be injected through the filling member injection holes 327 and 328 of the rear surface 329 of the housing. . According to one embodiment, the filling member injection holes 327 and 328 may be finished with a separate cover, etc. when injection of the waterproof filling member 340 is completed.

According to various embodiments, the waterproof filling member 340 may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (eg, heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). Accordingly, the electronic device applies a plurality of seal members 351, 352, 353, 354 and a waterproof filling member 340 between the display 301 and the housing 320 to create an enclosed space by a closed curved loop without discontinuous sections. A perfect waterproof function can be realized by providing .

Figure 4n is a diagram illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to a housing before a display according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.

According to one embodiment, in the preceding embodiment, the display 301 is attached to the housing 320 by a plurality of seal members 351, 352, 353, and 354, and then the display module placement area of the housing 320 A configuration in which a waterproof filling member 340 is applied to the gaps 355 and 356 between (S1) and the BM areas (S2 and S3) of the window has been described.

According to various embodiments, before applying the display 301 to the housing 320, the waterproof filling member 341 is first applied to the areas 341 and 342 corresponding to the gaps 355 and 356 of the housing 320. , the display 301 may be attached to the housing 320 by a plurality of seal members 351, 352, 353, and 354.

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed in a housing.

The housing 500 of FIG. 5A may be similar to the housing 320 of FIG. 4C or a combination of the housing 320 of FIG. 4C and a middle plate, or may be another embodiment of the housing.

Referring to FIG. 5A , the housing 500 may include a display module placement area (A1 area) and BM areas (A2 and A3 areas) formed above and below the display module placement area. According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 may be disposed along the edge of the housing 500. According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 may be integrally formed to have a closed loop shape. According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane. According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 is in close contact with the edge of the display including the window, so it may be possible to form a closed space for waterproofing.

According to various embodiments, the seal member 510 includes a first seal member 511 disposed on the left edge of the housing 500 and a second seal member 512 disposed on the right edge of the housing 500. can do. According to one embodiment, the first and second seal members 511 and 512 may contribute to sealing the display arrangement area (A1 area) of the housing 500. According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 includes a third seal member 513 disposed on the upper edge of the housing 500 and a fourth seal member 514 disposed on the lower edge of the housing 500. can do. According to one embodiment, the third and fourth seal members 513 and 514 may contribute to sealing the BM areas A2 and A3 of the housing 500. According to one embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth seal members 511, 512, 513, and 514 may be formed integrally.

According to various embodiments, the display (530 in FIG. 5B) coupled to the housing 500 may include a window (531 in FIG. 5B) and a display module (532 in FIG. 5B) having a certain thickness attached to the back of the window. You can. Therefore, there is a height between the BM area (A2, A3 area) where the window 531 of the housing 500 is in contact and the display module arrangement area (A1 area) where the display module 532 of the housing 500 is placed. Other step portions 520 may be formed. For example, the BM areas (A2 and A3 areas) may be formed higher than the display module placement area (A1 area). According to one embodiment, the seal member 510 may be attached in close contact with the surface of the housing 500 to correspond to the shape of the step portion 520. According to one embodiment, the step portion 520 is a boundary area of the first, second, third, and fourth seal members 511, 512, 513, and 514 of the illustrated housing 500 (dotted lines at the four corners of the illustrated housing). It can be formed in the part marked with).

FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a display is disposed on top of a housing where a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5c is a diagram showing a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a seal member and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the display 530 may be stacked on the upper part of the housing 500 to which the seal member 510 is attached. According to one embodiment, the display 530 may include a window 531 made of a transparent material and a display module 532 disposed on the back of the window 531. According to one embodiment, when the display 530 is disposed on the upper surface of the housing 500, the display module 532 of the display 530 is located in the display module placement area (area A1 in FIG. 5A) of the housing 500. The window 531 may be placed in the BM area (areas A2 and A3 in FIG. 5A) of the housing 500. According to one embodiment, the display 530 has a seal member 510 (e.g., the first and second seal members 511 in FIG. 5A) on the back of the display module 532 in the display module arrangement area (area A1 in FIG. 5A). , 512)), and in the BM area (areas A2 and A3 in FIG. 5A), the corresponding back surface of the window 531 is attached to the seal member 510 (e.g., the third and fourth seal members in FIG. 5A). It can be fixed in a way that it is attached to 513, 514)).

According to various embodiments, when the display 530 is attached to the housing 500 by the seal member 510 in the above-described manner, a certain gap is generated in the step portion 520 due to the thickness of the display module 532. This may cause water to flow into the stepped portion 520, and as a result, the electronic device may be submerged. Therefore, according to one embodiment, a separate waterproof filling member 540 may be applied to the stepped portion 520. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 540 may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (eg, heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). Therefore, the electronic device can implement a perfect waterproof function by applying a seal member 510 and a waterproof filling member 540 between the display 630 and the housing 500 to provide a sealed space with a closed curved loop without discontinuous sections. there is.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed in a housing. FIGS. 6B and 6C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a display is disposed on top of a housing where a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 600 of FIG. 6A may be similar to the housing 320 of FIG. 4C, a combination of the housing 320 of FIG. 4C and a middle plate, or the housing 500 of FIG. 5A, or may be another embodiment of a housing.

Referring to FIGS. 6A to 6C , the housing 600 may include a display module placement area (B1 area) and BM areas (B2, B3 areas) formed above and below the display module placement area. According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 may be disposed along the edge of the housing 600. According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 may be arranged to have a loop shape along the edge of the housing 600. According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane. According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 is in close contact with the edge of the display including the window, so it may be possible to form a closed space for waterproofing.

According to various embodiments, the seal member 610 includes a first seal member 611 disposed on the left edge of the housing 600 and a second seal member 612 disposed on the right edge of the housing 600. can do. According to one embodiment, the first and second seal members 611 and 612 may contribute to sealing the display arrangement area (B1 area) of the housing 500. According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 includes a third seal member 613 disposed on the upper edge of the housing 600 and a fourth seal member 614 disposed on the lower edge of the housing 600. can do. According to one embodiment, the third and fourth seal members 613 and 614 may contribute to sealing the BM areas B2 and B3 of the housing 600. According to one embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth seal members 611, 612, 613, and 614 may be formed separately from each other.

According to various embodiments, the display 630 coupled to the housing 600 may include a window 631 and a display module 632 having a certain thickness attached to the back of the window 631. Therefore, there is a height between the BM area (B2, B3 area) where the window 631 of the housing 600 is in contact and the display module arrangement area (B1 area) where the display module 632 of the housing 600 is placed. Other step portions 620 may be formed. For example, the BM areas (B2 and B3 areas) may be formed higher than the display module placement area (B1 area). According to one embodiment, the seal member 610 is arranged to be spaced apart at regular intervals in the step portion 620 where the first, second, third, and fourth seal members meet each other, so that the seal member 610 is separated by the step portion 620. It can prevent phenomena such as lifting from occurring in the relevant area. According to one embodiment, the step portion 620 is a boundary area of the first, second, third, and fourth seal members 611, 612, 613, and 614 of the illustrated housing 600 (dotted lines at the four corners of the illustrated housing). It can be formed in the part marked with).

FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating a portion of a housing having a filling member injection hole for injecting a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6D, in order to apply the waterproof filling member 640, filling member injection holes 6011 and 6012 may be formed from the back 601 of the housing 600 to the front. According to one embodiment, the filling member injection holes 6011 and 6012 may be formed in an area corresponding to the step portion 620 described above. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 640 can be injected into the step portion 620 formed on the front of the housing 600 through the filling member injection holes 6011 and 6012 using a separate tool. there is. In this case, the housing 600 and the display 630 are coupled by the seal member 610, and in the combined state, the waterproof filling member 640 can be applied through the filling member injection holes 6011 and 6012. there is. According to one embodiment, the filling member injection hole 6012 may be finished with a separate cover, etc. when injection of the waterproof filling member 640 is completed.

Figures 6e and 6f are diagrams showing a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a housing and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6E and 6F , a display 630 may be stacked on the top of the housing 600 to which the seal member 610 is attached. According to one embodiment, the display 630 may include a window 631 made of a transparent material and a display module 632 disposed on the back of the window 631. According to one embodiment, when the display 630 is disposed on the upper surface of the housing 600, the display module 632 of the display 630 is located in the display module placement area (area B1 in FIG. 6A) of the housing 600. The window 631 may be placed in the BM area (areas B2 and B3 in FIG. 6A) of the housing 600. According to one embodiment, the display 630 has a seal member 610 (e.g., the first and second seal members 611 in FIG. 6A) on the back of the display module 632 in the display module arrangement area (B1 area in FIG. 6A). , 612)), and in the BM area (areas B2 and B3 in FIG. 6A), the corresponding back surface of the window 631 is attached to the seal member 610 (e.g., the third and fourth seal members in FIG. 6A). It can be fixed by attaching it to 613, 614)).

According to various embodiments, when the display 630 is attached to the housing 600 by the seal member 610 in the above-described manner, a gap is formed between each seal member disposed on the step portion 620. Water may enter through the device, and as a result, the electronic device may become submerged. Therefore, according to one embodiment, a separate waterproof filling member (640 in FIG. 6E) may be applied to the stepped portion 620. According to one embodiment, when the display 630 and the housing 600 are combined, the waterproof filling member 640 is injected into the filling member injection holes 6011 and 6012 through the rear surface 601 of the housing 600. You can. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 640 may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (eg, heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). Therefore, the electronic device can implement a perfect waterproof function by applying a seal member 610 and a waterproof filling member 640 between the display 630 and the housing 600 to provide a sealed space with a closed curved loop without discontinuous sections. there is.

Figures 6g and 6h are diagrams showing the configuration of a display to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIGS. 6G and 6H, the housing 600 may include a display 630 fixed by a first seal member 611, a second seal member 612, and a third seal member 613. . According to one embodiment, the display 630 may include a window 631 and a display module 633 disposed on the back of the window 631. According to one embodiment, the display module 633 is fixed in such a way that the back of the display module 633 is attached to the upper surface of the housing 600 by the first seal member 611 and the second seal member 612. You can. According to one embodiment, the upper area of the window 631 other than the display module 63 may be fixed by the third seal member 613 in such a way that the rear surface of the window 631 is attached to the upper surface of the housing 600. You can. Although not shown, the lower area of the window 631 may also be attached to the housing 600 in the same manner as the upper area. According to one embodiment, the seal members 611, 612, and 613 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane. According to one embodiment, the seal members 611, 612, and 613 are in close contact with the edge of the display including the window, so it may be possible to form a closed space for waterproofing.

According to various embodiments, the display 630 coupled to the housing 600 may include a window 631 and a display module 633 attached to the back of the window 631. Therefore, an area other than the placement area of the display module 633 where the window 631 of the housing 600 is in contact (e.g., BM area) and a display module placement area where the display module 633 of the housing 600 is placed. Step portions 620 (e.g., gap areas) having different heights may be formed therebetween. According to one embodiment, as described above, a waterproof filling member is injected into the stepped portion 620 through the filling member injection holes (6013 and 6014 in FIG. 6I) formed in the housing 600, thereby forming the stepped portion 620. The electronic device can be sealed from the outside.

However, according to one embodiment, the display module 633 of the display 630 is attached to the housing 600 and seal members 611, 612, and 613, so that the inside of the electronic device can be implemented as a waterproof space. At least part of the lateral space formed by the window 631, the housing 600, and the display module 6332 has a reverse step section (h in FIG. 6h) depending on the type of display module to which it is applied (e.g., OCTA display module, etc.). By doing so, although the step portion 620 is filled with the waterproof filling member, the waterproof filling member is completely filled up to the reverse step section caused by the difference in length between the components of the display module (e.g., polarizing panel, encap layer, LTPS, etc.). If they are not filled, moisture may enter these spaces.

Figure 6i is a diagram showing the configuration of a housing to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied. Figure 6j is a diagram showing a state in which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIGS. 6I and 6J, the above-described problem can be solved by changing the positions of the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 formed in the housing 600. According to one embodiment, the reverse step portion of the display may be configured to be included in the ceiling area. According to one embodiment, the reverse step portion of the display and the ceiling line may partially intersect, but the reverse step portion may not extend beyond the ceiling area. According to one embodiment, the housing 600 may have a seal member attachment portion 602 formed along the rear surface 601 to which the rear housing can be attached. According to one embodiment, filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 may be formed in the seal member attachment portion 602 of the housing. According to one embodiment, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 are a stepped portion between the display 630 and the housing 600 attached by the seal members 611, 612, and 613 on the front of the housing 600. It can be used as an injection space into which a waterproof filling member can be injected to seal (620). As shown, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 may be formed in the seal member attachment portion 602, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 may be disposed inside or outside the seal member attachment portion 602.

According to various embodiments, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 are located at positions capable of sealing all of the reverse step section (h in FIG. 6H) of the display module 633 (e.g., of the display module including the reverse step section). It can be placed in a position (overlapping with the side part). According to one embodiment, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 include a seal member disposed on the side of the housing 600 (e.g., a first seal member and a second seal member) and a seal member disposed on the upper surface (e.g., It may be formed in a size that completely includes at least a partial area of the third seal member. According to one embodiment, even if it is not formed to such a size, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 allow the waterproof filling member 640 injected through the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 to act as a reverse of the display module 633. At least one of a step section (h in FIG. 6h) and a seal member (e.g., a first seal member and a second seal member) disposed on the side of the housing 600 and a seal member (e.g., a third seal member) disposed on the upper surface. It can be formed to have a space and/or size that can be applied to some areas. According to one embodiment, after the waterproof filling member 640 is applied through the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014, a seal member for fixing the rear housing may be attached to the upper part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the waterproof filling member 640 is applied through the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014, the filling member injection holes 6013 and 6014 may be closed with a separate cover. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 640 may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (eg, heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.).

FIG. 6K is a cross-sectional view taken along line J1-J1' of FIG. 6J according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6L is a cross-sectional view taken along line J2-J2' of FIG. 6J according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6K and 6L, the second seal member 612 and the third seal member 613 can be applied in such a way that the waterproof filling member 640 is seamlessly sealed. At the same time, the applied waterproof filling member 640 also seals all the reverse step sections of the display module 633 and is pushed to the boundary area between the window 631 of the display module 633 and the housing 600, naturally opening the window 631. ) and the housing 600 can also be performed. Due to this additional sealing effect, additional seal members (e.g., waterproof membrane, etc.), which will be described later, may be excluded.

Figure 7a is a view showing the back of a display to which a waterproof filling member according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.

According to various embodiments, the display 730 may include a window 731 and a display module 732 disposed on the back of the window 731. According to one embodiment, the previous embodiment described a configuration in which a display is attached to a housing using a seal member and then a waterproof filling member is applied to the step between the display module placement area of the housing and the BM area of the window.

According to one embodiment, in this embodiment, before applying the display 730 to the housing (700 in FIG. 7B), the waterproof filling member 740 is first placed on the display corresponding to the step portion (720 in FIG. 7B) of the housing 700. After applying to the area 721, a method of attaching the display 730 to the housing 700 using a seal member (710 in FIG. 7B) is disclosed.

According to various embodiments, the waterproof filling member 740 may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (eg, heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). According to one embodiment, the area 721 corresponding to the stepped portion of the housing of the display 730 may be included near the four corners of the display 730 where the display module 732 ends and the window 731 begins, The waterproof filling member 740 may first be applied (e.g., applied) to the corresponding area.

FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a waterproof filling member when a display and a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention are combined. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied between a housing and a display according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 7B and 7C , a seal member 710 may be disposed along the edge of the surface of the housing 700 to which the display 730 is applied. According to one embodiment, the seal member 710 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane. According to one embodiment, the seal member 710 includes a first seal member 712 disposed in the border area of the housing 700 where the display module 732 of the display 730 is disposed, and a window (not the display module) It may include a second seal member 713 disposed in the BM area of the housing 700 to which the rear surface of 731) is directly applied. According to one embodiment, a step portion 720 having different heights may be formed at the boundary between the display module arrangement area and the BM area of the housing 700. According to one embodiment, as shown, the step portion 720 may include a space where the first seal member 712 and the second seal member 713 do not extend but are spaced apart from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first seal member 712 and the second seal member 713 may be arranged seamlessly and in close contact along the upper surface of the step portion 720.

According to various embodiments, the seal member 710 may be attached to the housing 700 and then the display 730 may be stacked on top of the seal member 710 . According to one embodiment, the rear surface of the display module 732 of the display 730 may be attached to the first seal member 712. According to one embodiment, the window 731 of the display 730 may be attached to the second seal member 713. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 740 applied to the boundary portion 721 between the display module 732 of the display 730 and the window 731 corresponds to the step portion 720 of the housing 700. The gap created between the housing 700 and the display 730 can be sealed by the step portion 720 at the position. According to one embodiment, the waterproof filling member 740 may be applied to a portion of the surface of the display and/or window around the boundary portion 721 between the display module 732 and the window 731. Therefore, the electronic device can implement a perfect waterproof function by applying a seal member 710 and a waterproof filling member 740 between the display 730 and the housing 700 to provide a sealed space with a closed curved loop without discontinuous sections. there is.

FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to both sides of a display combined with a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 8A to 8C , the display 830 may include a window 831 and a display module 832 disposed in at least a portion of the rear surface of the window. According to one embodiment, when the display module 832 of the display 830 is attached to the outer surface of the housing by a seal member, the side area of the display 830 disposed outside the seal member (areas C1 and C2 in FIG. 8A ) can also be exposed to the outside. This means that the display module 832 of the display 830 and the housing are attached to each other by a seal member, so that a sealed space for waterproofing can be formed inside the electronic device, but the side area of the display located outside the seal member (see Figure 8a). C1, C2 areas) may be exposed to the outside. Therefore, a separate side seal member (eg, waterproof film, etc.) may be applied to protect the display module 832 exposed on the side of the display 830.

According to various embodiments, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the housing 800 to which the flexible display module 832 is applied, and the display 830 may be attached to the housing 800. According to one embodiment, the display module 832 of the display 830 is attached to the housing 800 and a seal member to create a waterproof space inside the electronic device, but the window 831, the housing 800, and The side space 822 formed by the display module 832 may be exposed to the outside, and foreign matter or moisture may penetrate into this space, which may damage the display module 832. According to one embodiment, a side seal member 840 (eg, a waterproof membrane, a water-repellent membrane, etc.) may be applied to this space 822. According to one embodiment, the side seal member 840 may include at least one of a water-repellent coating material containing fluorine, a liquid acrylic adhesive, an adhesive with elasticity and resilience, waterproof dispensing, silicone, and waterproof rubber.

According to various embodiments, FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view of the housing 850 to which the OCTA display module 882 is applied, and the display 880 may be attached to the housing 850. According to one embodiment, the display module 882 of the display 880 is attached to the housing 850 and a seal member to create a waterproof space inside the electronic device, but the window 881, the housing 850, and The side space 860 formed by the display module 882 may be exposed to the outside, and foreign substances or moisture may penetrate into this space 860, which may damage the display module 882. According to one embodiment, a side seal member 870 (eg, a waterproof membrane, a water-repellent membrane, etc.) may be applied to this space 860. According to one embodiment, the side seal member 870 may include at least one of a water-repellent coating material containing fluorine, a liquid acrylic adhesive, an adhesive with elasticity and resilience, waterproof dispensing, silicone, and waterproof rubber.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating a state in which a waterproof filling member is applied to a space created by the structure of the display module according to various embodiments of the present invention. According to one embodiment, FIGS. 9B and 9C are cross-sectional views of the main part taken along line D-D' of FIG. 9A.

Referring to FIGS. 9A to 9C , the display 930 may include a window 931 and a display module 932 disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the window 931. According to one embodiment, when the display module 932 of the display 930 is attached to the outer surface of the housing (not shown) by the seal member 912, the display 930 disposed outside the seal member 912 The side area may also be exposed to the outside. This means that the display module 932 of the display 930 and the housing are attached to each other by the seal member 912, so that a sealed space for waterproofing can be formed inside the electronic device, but the display located outside the seal member 912 The side area of 930 may be exposed to the outside. For example, each component of the display module 932 exposed on the side of the display 930 may be arranged so that a step is formed in the vertical direction (z-axis direction). Due to this step structure, a plurality of flooded spaces 9321 and 9322 may be created on the side of the display 930. According to one embodiment, a side seal member 940 (eg, waterproof membrane, water repellent membrane, etc.) may also be applied to these submerged spaces 9321 and 9322. According to one embodiment, the side seal member 940 may include at least one of a water-repellent coating material containing fluorine, a liquid acrylic adhesive, an adhesive with elasticity and resilience, waterproof dispensing, silicone, and waterproof rubber.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which at least one seal member is disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1001, a housing of an electronic device and a display applied to the housing can be prepared. According to one embodiment, the housing may form a single part, but is not limited to this. According to one embodiment, the housing may be defined as a combination of an external housing and at least one intermediate plate (eg, bracket, etc.) coupled to the external housing. According to one embodiment, the housing may be made of synthetic resin, metal, or a combination of different materials. According to one embodiment, the display may include a window made of transparent material and a display module disposed on the back of the window. According to one embodiment, the display module may include a touch sensor, in which case the display may be used as a touch screen.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1002, a tooling operation to apply the third seal member may be performed. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be applied to a gap formed by a step formed at the boundary surface of the housing where the first seal member and the second seal member are disposed. According to one embodiment, in order to apply the third seal member to the rear surface of the housing opposite to the surface to which the display is attached, an injection hole may be formed at a corresponding position of the housing.

According to one embodiment, an operation of cleaning the housing after the tooling operation may be performed in operation 1003. According to one embodiment, since the housing in which the injection hole is formed may generate processing particles, a cleaning process may be performed to remove the processing particles. According to one embodiment, in operation 1004, the inside of the cleaned housing is First and second seal members can be applied to seal the formed hole. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may be attached to an area of the housing where the display module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be attached to an area where the window is placed other than the area where the display module of the housing is placed. According to one embodiment, the first seal member and the second seal member may be formed integrally. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first seal member and the second seal member may be formed separately and disposed in corresponding areas. According to one embodiment, the first seal member and the second seal member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1005, the housing and the display may be attached using the first seal member and the second seal member. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may attach the display module of the display to the housing. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may attach the back of the display module to the surface of the housing. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may attach the window and the housing. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may attach the rear surface of the window corresponding to the BM area of the display and the housing to each other.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1006, a third seal member may be applied to seal between the first seal member and the housing and the display and window. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be injected through an injection hole at the rear of the housing. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be injected into a gap formed at the boundary between the first seal member and the second seal member. According to one embodiment, the third seal member is a waterproof filling member, and may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (e.g., heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). You can. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may include a display module attached by the first seal member and a waterproof film applied to the side of the housing.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1007, curing and finishing the third seal member may be performed. According to one embodiment, by using the first, second, and third seal members, the electronic device can implement a perfect waterproof function by providing a closed space by a closed curved loop without a discontinuous section.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device formed by the above-described FIGS. 5A to 6F can be manufactured using the manufacturing method of FIG. 10.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which at least one seal member is disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, a housing of an electronic device and a display applied to the housing can be prepared. According to one embodiment, the housing may form a single part, but is not limited to this. According to one embodiment, the housing may be defined as a combination of an external housing and at least one intermediate plate (eg, bracket, etc.) coupled to the external housing. According to one embodiment, the housing may be made of synthetic resin, metal, or a combination of different materials. According to one embodiment, the display may include a window made of transparent material and a display module disposed on the back of the window. According to one embodiment, the display module may include a touch sensor, in which case the display may be used as a touch screen.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1102, first and second seal members may be applied to seal the hole formed inside the housing. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may be attached to an area of the housing where the display module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be attached to an area where the window is placed other than the area where the display module of the housing is placed. According to one embodiment, the first seal member and the second seal member may be formed integrally. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first seal member and the second seal member may be formed separately and disposed in corresponding areas. According to one embodiment, the first seal member and the second seal member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1103, a third seal member that seals between the first seal member and the housing and the display and window may be applied. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be applied to the boundary between the first seal member and the second seal member. According to one embodiment, the third seal member is a waterproof filling member, and may include a semi-solid or liquid material that is solidified by natural or external conditions (e.g., heat, ultraviolet rays, pressure, etc.). You can.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1104, the housing and the display may be attached using the first seal member and the second seal member. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may attach the display module of the display to the housing. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may attach the back of the display module to the surface of the housing. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may attach the window and the housing. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may attach the rear surface of the window corresponding to the BM area of the display and the housing to each other. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be applied to a gap formed by a step formed at the interface of the housing where the first seal member and the second seal member are disposed to serve to seal the gap. there is.

According to one embodiment, in operation 1105, curing and finishing the third seal member may be performed. According to one embodiment, by using the first, second, and third seal members, the electronic device can implement a perfect waterproof function by providing a closed space by a closed curved loop without a discontinuous section.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device formed by the above-described FIGS. 7A to 7C can be manufactured using the manufacturing method of FIG. 10.

Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device in which a seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, at least one seal member applied for waterproofing may be applied to seal at least one hole formed in the housing corresponding to the back of the display module rather than the edge of the back of the display module.

The electronic device 1200 of FIG. 12 may be similar to the electronic device 400 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B or may be another example of an electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 1200 includes a housing 1210, a display 1220 disposed on top of the housing 1210, and at least one seal member ( seal member) (1241, 1242, 1243). According to one embodiment, the display 1220 may include a window 1221 disposed on the front of the electronic device 1200 and a display module 1222 disposed on the rear of the window 1221. According to one embodiment, the seal member corresponds to the first seal member 1241 disposed in the area of the housing 1210 corresponding to the display module 1222 and the BM area of the window 1221, and the display module 1222 ) may include a second seal member 1242 and a third seal member 1243 disposed in an area of the housing 1210 corresponding to an area other than the area.

According to various embodiments, the first, second, and third seal members 1241, 1242, and 1243 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1241 may be disposed between the rear surface of the display module 1222 and the housing 1210. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 1242 and the third seal member 1243 may be disposed between the rear surface of the window 1221 and the housing 1210. According to one embodiment, the arrangement between the window 1221 and the housing 1210 by the first seal member 1241 is achieved by the arrangement structure between the display module 1222 and the housing 1210 of the first seal member 1241. By excluding the space, the electronic device 1200 can secure a black mask (BM) area that is reduced or excluded from the display area.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1241 may prevent the electronic device from being submerged by sealing at least one structural hole formed in an area corresponding to the display module 1222 of the housing 1210. According to one embodiment, the hole may include a through hole for reducing the protrusion of the rear camera or a through hole for battery swelling.

FIG. 13A is a view showing the front of a housing where at least one seal member is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 1310 of FIG. 13A may be similar to the housing 1210 of FIG. 12 or may be another embodiment of the housing. The plurality of seal members 1341, 1342, and 1343 in FIG. 13A may be similar to the plurality of seal members 1241, 1242, and 1243 in FIG. 12, or may be another example of a seal member.

Referring to FIG. 13A, the housing 1310 may include a display module placement area (E1 area) and BM areas (E2 and E3 areas) formed above and below the display module placement area. According to one embodiment, a plurality of seal members 1341, 1342, and 1343 may be disposed on the surface of the housing 1310 where the display is mounted. According to one embodiment, the seal members 1341, 1342, and 1343 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, the seal members 1341, 1342, and 1343 correspond to the first seal member 1341 disposed in the area of the housing 1310 corresponding to the display module and the BM area of the window, and other than the display module. It may include a second seal member 1342 and a third seal member 1343 disposed in an area of the housing 1310 corresponding to the area of . According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1341 may contribute to sealing at least a portion of the display module placement area (Area E1) of the housing 1310. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 1342 may be disposed in an upper area (area E2) of the housing 1310 other than the display module placement area. According to one embodiment, the third seal member 1343 may be disposed in a lower area (area E3) of the housing 1310 other than the display module placement area.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1341 may prevent the electronic device from being submerged by sealing at least one structural hole formed in an area (area E1) corresponding to the display module of the housing 1310. According to one embodiment, the hole may include a through hole for reducing the protrusion of the rear camera or a through hole for battery swelling.

According to various embodiments, the second seal member 1342 seals at least one structural hole 1317 and 1318 formed in the upper region (E2 region) of the housing 1310, thereby preventing flooding of the electronic device. . According to one embodiment, the hole may include a sensor through hole 1317 or an indicator through hole 1318.

According to various embodiments, the third seal member 1343 seals at least one structural hole 1314 and 1315 formed in the lower region (E3 region) of the housing 1310, thereby preventing flooding of the electronic device. . According to one embodiment, the hole may include a touch electrical connection member (eg, FPCB; flexible printed circuit board) through-holes 1314 and 1315 disposed at the bottom of the electronic device.

As will be described later, the housing 1310 may include at least one other through hole. According to one embodiment, another at least one through hole is a through hole 1311 for an electrical connection member of a display module (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board), an electrical connection member of a home key module of an electronic device (e.g. : It may include through holes 1312 and 1313 for an FPCB (flexible printed circuit board) and a through hole 1316 for an electrical connection member of the camera module (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). According to one embodiment, these through holes (1311, 1312, 1313, and 1316) are disposed on the front of the housing 1310, but are electrically connected to the printed circuit board (PCB) of the electronic device disposed on the rear of the housing 1310. It can be used as a penetrating means for electrical connection members for electronic components that must be connected (e.g., display module, home key module, camera module, etc.). According to one embodiment, these through holes may be provided with a waterproof structure using at least one separately provided seal member, and this detailed structure will be described below.

Figure 13b is a view showing the rear of the housing where the seal member according to various embodiments of the present invention is disposed. FIG. 13C is a cross-sectional view of the main part of an electronic device in which the seal member of FIG. 13B is disposed according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 13B and 13C , a display 1370 may be placed on the front of the electronic device 1300. According to one embodiment, the display 1370 may include a window 1371 and a display module 1372 disposed on the back of the window 1371. According to one embodiment, the display module 1372 may be attached to the front of the housing 1310 by a plurality of seal members 1341, 1342, and 1343 shown in FIG. 13A.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1300 may include a rear window 1360. According to one embodiment, the rear window 1360 may be attached to the housing 1310 by a fourth seal member 1350 disposed in a closed loop shape along the edge of the rear surface 1319 of the housing 1310. According to one embodiment, the fourth seal member 1350 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The display 1400 of FIGS. 14A to 14C may be similar to the display 1220 of FIG. 12 or may be another example of a display.

Referring to FIGS. 14A to 14C , the display 1400 may include a window 1410 and a display module 1420 disposed on the back of the window 1410. According to one embodiment, the display 1400 may be fixed by being attached to the upper surface of the housing with the display module 1420 disposed on the window 1410. According to one embodiment, in this case, the electrical connection member 1422 (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board, etc.) drawn out from the display module 1420 is folded to the back of the display module 1420 and is connected to the display module 1420. They can be arranged in an overlapping manner. According to one embodiment, the back of the display module 1420 is fixed in a way that makes surface contact with the surface of the housing, so the electrical connection member 1422 needs to be waterproof and the line where the electrical connection member 1422 is folded needs to have a waterproof structure. It can be.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1430 may be disposed in the member receiving area 1421 on the back of the display module 1420 where the electrical connection member 1422 is folded and overlaps. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1430 may be formed in a closed loop shape surrounding the edge of the member receiving area 1421. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1430 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane disposed on the back of the display module 1420.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1430 is disposed to surround the member receiving area 1421 on the back of the display module 1420, and is electrically connected within the member receiving area 1421 formed by the first seal member. The member 1422 may be folded and overlapped with the rear surface of the display module 1420. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 1440 may be arranged to overlap along the folding line of the electrical connection member 1422 in the upper area of the first seal member 1430 disposed in the member receiving area 1421. . According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member 1422 can implement a sealed waterproof structure because the first seal member disposed to surround the electrical connection member 1422 and the housing come into surface contact. According to one embodiment, the folding line of the electrical connection member 1422 is interposed between the first seal member 1430 and the second seal member 1440 and then attached to the housing to prevent flooding through the folding line. can do.

15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The display 1400 of FIGS. 15A and 15B has the same structure as that of FIGS. 14A to 14C, but a third seal member 1450 may be used instead of the second seal member 1440. According to one embodiment, the third seal member 1450 may be formed in the same shape (e.g., closed loop shape) as the first seal member 1430, and may be absent at the position where the second seal member 1440 is applied. The stacked portion 1451 may be disposed. According to one embodiment, the third seal member 1450 may be disposed in a manner that overlaps the first seal member 1430. According to one embodiment, the folding line of the electrical connection member 1422 is a folding line because it is interposed between the member stacking portion 1451 of the first seal member 1430 and the third seal member 1440 and then attached to the housing. Flooding can be prevented in advance.

16A to 16C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 1630 of FIG. 16A may be similar to the housing 1310 of FIG. 13A or may be another embodiment of the housing.

Referring to FIG. 16A, the display 1600 may be attached to the housing 1630. According to one embodiment, the display 1600 may be attached to the front of the housing 1630. According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (PCB) (1650 in FIG. 16C) of an electronic device may be disposed on the rear surface 1631 of the housing 1630. According to one embodiment, the display 1600 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1650.

According to various embodiments, the display 1600 may include a window 1610 and a display module 1620 disposed on the back of the window 1610. According to one embodiment, the display module 1620 includes a first electrical connection member 1621 (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board, etc.) and a second electrical connection member 1622 (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board, etc.) ) may include. According to one embodiment, the first electrical connection member 1621 may be arranged to extend from one end of the display module 1620 and be folded toward the back of the display module 1620. According to one embodiment, the second electrical connection member 1622 may be pulled out from the first electrical connection member 1621 and electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1650 disposed on the rear surface 1631 of the housing 1630. According to one embodiment, the end of the second electrical connection member 1622 may include a connector 1623 for electrical connection to the printed circuit board 1650.

According to various embodiments, a member through hole 1632 extending from the back of the housing 1630 to the front of the housing may be formed. According to one embodiment, the second electrical connection member 1622 penetrates through the member through-hole 1632 and may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1650 through a connector 1623. In this case, a waterproof structure may be applied to the member through-hole 1632 of the housing 1630.

Referring to FIGS. 16B and 16C, a first seal member 1641 may be disposed around the member through hole 1632 of the housing 1630. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1641 includes a member through-hole 1642, and the second electrical connection member 1622 penetrated through the member through-hole 1632 of the housing 1630 is connected to the first seal member 1641. It can also be drawn out to the rear surface 1631 of the housing 1630 by penetrating the member through hole 1642 of the seal member 1641. According to one embodiment, a second seal member is provided on the upper part of the second electrical connection member 1622 that penetrates the member through-hole 1632 of the housing 1630 and the member through-hole 1642 of the second seal member 1641. (1643) may be placed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 1643 may be formed in the same shape as the first seal member 1641 and may be disposed in a manner that overlaps the first seal member 1641. However, it is not limited to this, and the second seal member 1643 may be formed in various shapes including an area overlapping with the area of the first seal member 1641. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1641 and the second seal member 1643 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, a finishing member 1644 may be disposed on the second seal member 1643. According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1644 may also be formed in the same shape as the second seal member 1643, or may be formed in various shapes including the area of the second seal member 1643. According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1644 may include metal, synthetic resin, or a printed circuit board (PCB). According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1644 may be disposed by pressing the overlapping first seal member 1641 and second seal member 1643 from the top. This is to prevent moisture from penetrating through the second electrical connection member 1622 interposed between the first seal member 1641 and the second seal member 1643. According to one embodiment, at least one screw through hole 1645 may be formed on at least one side of the finishing member 1644, and the screw received through the screw through hole 1645 may be formed through the member through hole of the housing 1630. By fastening to the screw fastening hole 1633 formed around (1632), the finishing member 1645 can be fixed to the housing 1630. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the finishing member 1645 may be fixed to the housing 1630 through a self-formed snap-fit structure without a separate fastening means.

According to various embodiments, the second electrical connection member 1622 of the display module 1620 disposed on the front of the housing 1630 is connected to the member through hole 1632 of the housing 1630 and the first seal member 1641. It can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1650 disposed on the back 1631 of the housing 1630 through the member through hole 1642, and includes the first seal member 1641, the second seal member 1643, and the finish. The waterproof structure using the member 1644 can prevent moisture from entering the electronic device through the member penetration hole 1632 of the housing 1630.

17A to 17C are diagrams illustrating a waterproof structure for an electrical connection member of a key input device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Housing 1730 of FIG. 17A may be similar to housing 1310 of FIG. 13A and/or housing 1630 of FIG. 16A, or may be another embodiment of a housing.

Referring to FIG. 17A, at least one key input device 1720 (eg, home button assembly, etc.) may be disposed in the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the key input device 1720 includes a key button 1721 disposed on the front of the electronic device, an electrical connection member 1722 extending from the key button 1721 at a certain length, and an electrical connection member 1722. It may include a connector 1723 that is installed at the end of and electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) (1750 in FIG. 17C) disposed inside the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the key button 1721 may be disposed to be exposed from the front of the electronic device (e.g., toward the front of the housing), and the printed circuit board 1750 disposed on the back 1731 of the housing 1730. can be electrically connected to.

According to various embodiments, a member through hole 1732 extending from the back of the housing 1730 to the front of the housing 1730 may be formed. According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member 1722 penetrates through the member through-hole 1732 and may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1750 through the connector 1723. In this case, a waterproof structure may be applied to the member through-hole 1732 of the housing 1730.

Referring to FIGS. 17B and 17C, a first seal member 1741 may be disposed around the member through hole 1732 of the housing 1730. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1741 includes a member through-hole 1742, and the electrical connection member 1722 penetrated through the member through-hole 1732 of the housing 1730 is connected to the first seal member. It can also be drawn out to the rear surface 1731 of the housing 1730 by penetrating the member through hole 1742 of (1741). According to one embodiment, a second seal member 1743 is provided on the upper part of the electrical connection member 1722 that passes through the member through hole 1732 of the housing 1730 and the member through hole 1742 of the second seal member 1741. ) can be placed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member 1743 may be formed in the same shape as the first seal member 1741 and may be disposed in a manner that overlaps the first seal member 1741. However, it is not limited to this, and the second seal member 1743 may be formed in various shapes including an area overlapping with the area of the first seal member 1741. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1741 and the second seal member 1743 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, a finishing member 1744 may be disposed on the second seal member 1743. According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1744 may also be formed in the same shape as the second seal member 1743 or may be formed in various shapes including the area of the second seal member 1743. According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1744 may include metal, synthetic resin, or a printed circuit board (PCB). According to one embodiment, the finishing member 1744 may be disposed by pressing the overlapping first seal member 1741 and second seal member 1743 from the top. This is to prevent moisture from penetrating through the second electrical connection member 1722 interposed between the first seal member 1741 and the second seal member 1743. According to one embodiment, at least one screw through hole 1745 may be formed on at least one side of the finishing member 1744, and the screw received through the screw through hole 1745 may be formed through the member through hole of the housing 1730. By fastening to the screw fastening hole 1733 formed around (1732), the finishing member 1745 can be fixed to the housing 1730. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the finishing member 1745 may be fixed to the housing 1730 through a self-formed snap-fit structure without a separate fastening means.

According to various embodiments, the electrical connection member 1722 disposed on the front of the housing 1730 is connected through the member through-hole 1732 of the housing 1730 and the member through-hole 1742 of the first seal member 1741. It can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1750 disposed on the rear surface 1731 of the housing 1730, and has a waterproof structure using a first seal member 1741, a second seal member 1743, and a finishing member 1744. This can prevent moisture from entering the interior of the electronic device through the member through-hole 1732 of the housing 1730.

Figures 18A and 18B are diagrams showing a waterproof structure applied to a camera module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 1840 in FIG. 18B may be similar to the housing 1310 in FIG. 13A or may be another embodiment of the housing.

Referring to FIGS. 18A and 18B, the camera module 1800 may be disposed in such a way that a portion penetrates the camera through hole 1841 of the housing 1840, and the upper surface of the camera module 1800 forms a window of the electronic device ( 1831) can be fixed by contacting the back of the device.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 1800 includes a base 1810, a barrel 1820 that accommodates a plurality of lenses 1821 disposed on the upper part of the base 1810, and a bottom surface of the base 1810. It may include an electrical connection member 1812 to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (not shown) disposed on the back of the housing 1840. According to one embodiment, a first seal member 1811 may be disposed on the upper surface of the base 1810, and a second seal member 1822 may be disposed on the upper surface of the barrel 1820. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1811 and the second seal member 1822 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, when the camera module 1800 is mounted through the camera through hole 1841 of the housing 1840, the base 1810 may be arranged in such a way that it is caught by the housing 1840. In this case, the first seal member 1811 can be primarily implemented as a waterproof structure by contacting the housing 1840. According to one embodiment, at the same time, the second seal member 1822 disposed on the upper surface of the barrel 1820 is in close contact with the rear surface of the window 1831 where the display module 1832 of the display 1830 is not disposed. By being placed, a secondary waterproof structure can be implemented.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1811 and the second seal member 1822 prevent moisture from penetrating into the back of the housing 1840 through the camera through hole 1841 and at the same time protect the housing 1840 ) The camera module 1800 can be exposed on the front and can be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed on the back of the housing 1840.

19A and 19B are diagrams showing a waterproof structure applied to a camera assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Housing 1970 in FIG. 19B may be similar to housing 1310 in FIG. 13A or may be another embodiment of a housing.

Referring to FIGS. 19A and 19B, the camera assembly 1900 may be disposed in such a way that a portion of the camera assembly 1900 penetrates the camera through hole 1971 of the housing 1970, and the upper surface of the camera assembly 1900 may form a window of the electronic device. 1961) can be fixed by contacting the back of the device.

According to various embodiments, the camera assembly 1900 may include a camera module 1910 movably disposed within the camera housing 1930. According to one embodiment, the camera assembly 1900 can adjust focus by moving within the camera housing 1930. According to one embodiment, the camera housing 1930 may include a lower camera housing 1920 including a space for accommodating the camera module 1910 and an upper camera housing 1931 coupled to the lower camera housing 1920. You can. According to one embodiment, the lower camera housing 1920 is drawn out from the camera module 1910 and may include an electrical connection member 1921 for electrical connection to a printed circuit board (not shown) of an electronic device. . According to one embodiment, a flange 1933 may be formed extending along the edge of the bottom of the upper camera housing 1931, and a first seal member 1940 may be disposed on the flange 1933. According to one embodiment, a second seal member 1950 may be disposed on the upper surface of the upper camera housing 1931. According to one embodiment, the first seal member 1940 and the second seal member 1950 may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to various embodiments, when the camera assembly 1900 is mounted through the camera through hole 1971 of the housing 1970, the flange 1933 of the upper camera housing 1931 is arranged in such a way that it is caught by the housing 1970. It can be. In this case, the first seal member 1940 can be primarily implemented as a waterproof structure by contacting the housing 1970. According to one embodiment, at the same time, the second seal member 1950 disposed on the upper surface 1932 of the upper camera housing 1931 is located on the rear surface of the window 1961 where the display module 1962 of the display 1960 is not disposed. By placing it in close contact with the surface, a secondary waterproof structure can be implemented.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member 1940 and the second seal member 1950 prevent moisture from entering the rear surface of the housing 1970 through the camera through hole 1971 and at the same time protect the housing 1970 ) The camera module 1910 can be exposed on the front and can be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed on the back of the housing 1970.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a process of disposing at least one seal member in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20, in operation 2001, a housing of an electronic device and a display applied to the housing may be prepared. According to one embodiment, the housing may form a single part, but is not limited to this. According to one embodiment, the housing may be defined as a combination of an external housing and at least one intermediate plate (eg, bracket, etc.) coupled to the external housing. According to one embodiment, the housing may be made of synthetic resin, metal, or a combination of different materials. According to one embodiment, the display may include a window made of transparent material and a display module disposed on the back of the window. According to one embodiment, the display module may include a touch sensor, in which case the display may be used as a touch screen.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2002, a first seal member may be applied to seal the hole formed inside the housing. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may be attached to an area of the housing where the display module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may include at least one hole formed on a surface of a generally central portion of the housing where the display module faces. According to one embodiment, these holes may include a through hole for reducing the protrusion of the rear camera or a through hole for a battery swell.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2003, an operation of applying a second seal member to seal a hole formed inside the housing may be performed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be disposed in an area of the housing that is in direct contact with the window, at least other than the area where the display module of the housing is disposed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be arranged to seal a plurality of holes formed on a surface directly contacting the window of the housing. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be provided in the form of an elastic material in a partial area of an electronic module such as a camera, or may be applied in the form of an elastic material to some surfaces of major components such as a battery. According to one embodiment, the holes may include a sensor through hole or an indicator through hole. According to one embodiment, the first seal member and the second seal member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2004, an operation of attaching or fixing the housing and the display by the first seal member may be performed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device formed by the above-described FIGS. 13A to 19B can be manufactured using the manufacturing method of FIG. 20.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a process of disposing at least one seal member in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20, in operation 2101, a housing of an electronic device and a display applied to the housing can be prepared. According to one embodiment, the housing may form a single part, but is not limited to this. According to one embodiment, the housing may be defined as a combination of an external housing and at least one intermediate plate (eg, bracket, etc.) coupled to the external housing. According to one embodiment, the housing may be made of synthetic resin, metal, or a combination of different materials. According to one embodiment, the display may include a window made of transparent material and a display module disposed on the back of the window. According to one embodiment, the display module may include a touch sensor, in which case the display may be used as a touch screen.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2102, a first seal member may be applied to seal the hole formed inside the housing. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may be attached to an area of the housing where the display module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the first seal member may include at least one hole formed on a surface of a generally central portion of the housing where the display module faces. According to one embodiment, these holes may include a through hole for reducing the protrusion of the rear camera or a through hole for a battery swell.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2103, an operation of applying a second seal member to seal the hole formed inside the housing may be performed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be disposed in an area of the housing that is in direct contact with the window, at least other than the area where the display module of the housing is disposed. According to one embodiment, the second seal member may be arranged to seal a plurality of holes formed on a surface directly contacting the window of the housing. According to one embodiment, the holes may include a sensor through hole or an indicator through hole.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2104, an operation of applying a third seal member for sealing between the first seal member and the second seal member may be performed. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may be attached to include at least an area of the housing where the display module is disposed. According to one embodiment, the third seal member may include at least one hole formed on a surface of an edge portion of the housing facing the display module. According to one embodiment, the holes include a through hole 1311 for an electrical connection member of a display module (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board) and an electrical connection member of a home key module of an electronic device (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board). board) and a through hole 1316 for an electrical connection member of the camera module (e.g., FPCB; flexible printed circuit board). According to one embodiment, the first seal member, the second seal member, and the third seal member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, and urethane.

According to one embodiment, in operation 2105, an operation of attaching or fixing the housing and the display using the first seal member may be performed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device formed by the above-described FIGS. 13A to 19B can be manufactured using the manufacturing method of FIG. 21.

According to various embodiments, there is provided a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surrounding a space between the first and second surfaces, and an interior of the housing. , between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, a middle plate disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, extending from the side, and including at least one opening, the middle plate a printed circuit board disposed between the plate and the second surface, a display disposed between the intermediate plate and the first surface, the display comprising a surface facing toward the second surface, and hermetically sealing the opening of the intermediate plate. An electronic device may be provided, characterized in that it includes a seal member disposed between the surface of the display and the intermediate plate.

According to various embodiments, the housing may include a glass plate forming at least a portion of the first surface.

According to various embodiments, there is provided a housing comprising a first side, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surrounding a space between the first and second surfaces, and an interior of the housing. , between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, a middle plate disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, extending from the side, and including at least one opening, the middle plate A display comprising a printed circuit board disposed between a plate and the second surface, a surface disposed between the intermediate plate and the first surface and facing toward the second surface, and a peripheral portion of the surface of the display. portion) and a seal member disposed between the intermediate plate and extending along an edge portion of the surface when viewed from above the surface of the display. An electronic device that can be provided can be provided.

According to various embodiments, the seal member may be formed to have a substantially annular shape.

According to various embodiments, the housing may include a glass plate forming at least a portion of the first surface.

According to various embodiments, the face of the display includes: a first side of a first length; a second side extending substantially perpendicular to the first side and having a second length shorter than the first length, a third side extending substantially parallel to the first side and having the first length; and a fourth side extending substantially parallel to the second side and having the second length,

The seal member may include a first seal member elongated along at least one of the first side, the second side, or the third side.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member may extend along the first side, the second side, and the third side.

According to various embodiments, the seal member may further include a second seal member that is spaced apart from the first seal member and extends long along the fourth side.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member may contact the surface of the display, and the second seal member may contact the glass plate.

According to various embodiments, the display may include a side substantially perpendicular to the surface and further include a filler in at least a portion of a gap between the midplate, the side of the display, and the glass plate. You can.

According to various embodiments, the intermediate plate may include at least one through hole, and may further include the filler in at least a portion of the through hole.

According to various embodiments, the face of the display includes: a first side of a first length; a second side extending substantially perpendicular to the first side and having a second length shorter than the first length, a third side extending substantially parallel to the first side and having the first length; and a fourth side extending substantially parallel to the second side and having the second length,

The gap includes a first gap formed on the second side, and a second gap formed on the fourth side, and the filler may fill at least a portion of at least one of the first gap and the second gap.

According to various embodiments, a housing including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a window disposed on the first surface of the housing and forming the front of the electronic device, and a back of the window. An electronic device can be provided, comprising a display module disposed in at least a partial area and at least one first seal member disposed between a rear surface of the display module and a first surface of the housing. .

According to various embodiments, the first seal member may be arranged to have a closed loop shape along an edge of the rear surface of the display module.

According to various embodiments, the housing may include a display arrangement area where the rear of the display module is placed and a black mask (BM) area where the window is directly placed.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member may extend from the back of the display module to the BM area and be disposed in a closed loop shape.

According to various embodiments, at least one second seal member may be disposed at a boundary between the display module arrangement area and the BM area.

According to various embodiments, the BM area may have at least one third seal member disposed along an edge of the window.

According to various embodiments, at least one fourth seal member may be disposed at a boundary between the display module arrangement area and the BM area.

According to various embodiments, the fourth seal member may include a semi-solid or liquid material that has the property of being solidified by natural or external conditions.

According to various embodiments, the fourth seal member is formed at a corresponding position through the second side of the housing after the window and display module is attached to the first side of the housing by the first and third seal members. It can be arranged in such a way that it is injected into the injection hole.

According to various embodiments, at least one member formed to electrically connect an electrical connection member of an electronic component disposed through a first side of the housing with a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed on a second side of the housing. It may include a through hole.

According to various embodiments, a fifth seal member is disposed in a manner to surround a member through-hole on the second surface of the housing, and the fifth seal member is configured to cover the electrical connection member drawn out through the member through-hole. It may include a sixth seal member disposed in a stacked manner on the upper surface, and a finishing member fixed to the second surface of the housing at the top of the sixth seal member.

According to various embodiments, the sixth seal member may be formed to have at least the same size as the fifth seal member.

According to various embodiments, the closing member may be fixed to the second surface of the housing by screw fastening or a self-snap-fit structure to press the sixth seal member in the direction of the fifth seal member. .

According to various embodiments, the member through hole is a through hole for reducing the protrusion of the rear camera, a through hole for a battery swell, a sensor through hole, an indicator through hole, a through hole for an electrical connection member of a key input device, or an electrical connection member of a camera module. It may include a through hole for a connecting member.

According to various embodiments, the first seal member may include at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, or urethane.

300: Electronic device 301: Display
320: Housing 330: Key input device
340: waterproof filling member 350: seal member

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
A display including a display panel and a transparent cover;
a housing that accommodates the display and includes at least one through hole;
a first seal member disposed between the display and the housing to attach the display to the housing and extending along a left border area of the display, a lower border area of the display, and a right border area of the display;
a second seal member disposed between a portion of the display and the housing to attach the display to the housing and at least partially surround an electronic component adjacent to an upper edge area of the display; and
disposed to contact the first seal member and the second seal member within a space formed by the display, the housing, the first seal member, and the second seal member, and the semi-solid or liquid material is contained in the at least one An electronic device including a third seal member formed by being injected into the space through a through hole.
In claim 1,
The housing is,
first area; and
second area;
Includes,
The first area and the second area are located at different distances from the transparent cover.
In claim 2,
the first seal member is disposed on the first region of the housing,
The second seal member is disposed on the second area.
In claim 1,
An electronic device in which the semi-solid or liquid material is solidified by natural or external conditions.
In claim 1,
The third seal member is substantially filled in the at least one through hole.
In claim 1,
The first seal member is an electronic device comprising at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, or urethane.
In claim 1,
The second seal member is an electronic device comprising at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, or urethane.
In claim 1,
The second seal member is disposed between the inner portion of the display and the housing.
In claim 1,
The transparent cover includes a window disposed on the housing,
The window includes transparent glass,
The display panel is disposed in at least a portion of the window.
In claim 1,
The display is an electronic device including an electrical connection member electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in an internal space of the electronic device.
In claim 1,
The through hole is configured to receive or provide access to the electronic component of the electronic device.
In claim 11,
An electronic device wherein the electronic component includes one of a speaker or a microphone.
In electronic devices,
A housing including a through hole, a first region having a first height, and a second region having a second height different from the first region;
Electronic components disposed within the housing;
a display including a transparent cover and a display panel, the display panel disposed within the first region of the housing; and
a seal member sealing at least a portion of a space formed between the display and the housing;
Includes,
The seal member is,
a first seal member attaching the display to the housing;
a second seal member attaching the display to the housing, the second seal member at least partially surrounding the electronic component adjacent to an upper edge portion of the display and disposed between a portion of the display and the housing; absence of seal, and
A third seal member disposed to contact the first seal member and the second seal member within a space defined by the display, the housing, the first seal member, and the second seal member,
An electronic device wherein a semi-solid or liquid material is inserted into at least a portion of the space through the through hole to form the third seal member.
According to claim 13,
An electronic device wherein the through hole receives the electronic component or provides access to the electronic component.
According to claim 13,
The electronic device wherein the first seal member is disposed on the first area of the housing, and the second seal member is disposed on the second area of the housing.
According to claim 13,
An electronic device in which the semi-solid or liquid material is solidified by natural or external conditions.
According to claim 13,
The third seal member is substantially filled in the through hole.
According to claim 13,
The transparent cover includes a window disposed on the housing,
The window includes transparent glass,
The display panel is disposed in at least a portion of the window.
According to claim 13,
The display is an electronic device including an electrical connection member electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in an internal space of the electronic device.
According to claim 13,
The second seal member is an electronic device comprising at least one of tape, adhesive, waterproof dispensing, silicone, waterproof rubber, or urethane.