WO2022119263A1

WO2022119263A1 - Electronic apparatus comprising flexible display

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Publication number: WO2022119263A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/017814
Authority: WO
Inventors: 진현철; 조배근; 강동구; 박진용; 조치현
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-12-01
Filing date: 2021-11-30
Publication date: 2022-06-09
Also published as: KR20220076647A

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises: a housing having an opening; a roller disposed inside the housing, the roller having a rotary shaft therein, and being coupled to the housing so as to be rotatable around the rotary shaft; a display module coupled to the roller, and wound around or unwound from the roller in response to the rotational direction of the roller, the display module moving in or out of the housing through the opening; a circuit board, which is disposed inside the roller and rotates together with the roller around the rotary shaft; a camera module electrically connected to the circuit board; and a first connection member, which is disposed inside the housing and electrically connects the camera module and the circuit board, wherein the first connection member includes a first helical portion extending helically around the rotary shaft.

Description

Electronic device including flexible display

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device including a flexible display.

The electronic device may include a flexible display. The electronic device may expand the display area visually exposed to the outer surface of the electronic device. For example, the flexible display may be disposed in an electronic device in a form that is curved, foldable, or rollable.

In a rollable type electronic device, the flexible display may be configured to move inside or outside the housing according to a rotation operation of a roller rotatably disposed inside the housing. For example, in a basic state, the flexible display may be stored inside the housing in a state wound on a roller, and when a user uses an electronic device, the flexible display may be drawn out from the housing and used in an expanded state.

The electronic device may include a circuit board (eg, a main circuit board) disposed inside the roller. The circuit board can rotate with the rollers as the flexible display moves. The circuit board may be electrically connected to various module components (eg, a camera module, an audio module, or a sensor module) included in the electronic device through a connection member (eg, an FPCB or a cable). When the circuit board rotates together with the roller in a state in which the module components are relatively fixed, a kinking phenomenon of the connecting member may occur, and thus the possibility of damage to the connecting member may increase.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a rollable type electronic device including a connecting member formed in a structure (eg, a spiral structure) corresponding to a rotational operation of a roller to prevent kinking of the connecting member want to

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing having an opening; a roller disposed inside the housing, the roller having a rotation shaft formed therein and coupled to the housing to be rotatable about the rotation shaft; A display module coupled to the roller and configured to be rolled around or unrolled from the roller in response to a rotational direction of the roller, the display module being connected to the inside or outside of the housing through the opening configured to go to; a circuit board disposed inside the roller and rotating about the rotation axis together with the roller; a camera module electrically connected to the circuit board; and a first connection member disposed inside the housing and electrically connecting the camera module and the circuit board, wherein the first connection member includes a first spiral portion helically extending around the rotation axis can do.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing having an opening; a roller rotatably coupled to a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction about a rotational axis in the housing, the rotational axis being formed inside the roller; A display module wound around the roller and capable of moving in or out of the housing through the opening according to the rotational direction of the roller, the display module, when the roller rotates in the first rotational direction, the outside of the housing and configured to move into the housing when the roller rotates in the second rotational direction; a circuit board accommodated in the roller and configured to rotate about the rotation axis together with the roller; a camera module coupled to the housing so as to be separated from rotation of the roller; and a connecting member electrically connecting the camera module and the circuit board, wherein the connecting member includes a first portion connected to the camera module, a second portion connected to the circuit board, and the first portion and a spiral portion extending from the second portion to the second portion and formed in a shape wound around the rotation axis of the roller, wherein the electronic device is disposed inside the housing with the display module wound around the roller. a first state and a second state in which the display module is maximally exposed to the outside of the housing by rotating the roller in the first rotation direction, wherein the spiral portion is deformed from the first state to the second state , at least a portion rotates in the first rotational direction about the rotational axis, and when transformed from the second state to the first state, at least a portion is configured to rotate in the second rotational direction about the rotational axis can

In the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the connecting member is formed in a spiral structure, thereby preventing the connecting member from being twisted according to the rotation of the roller and the circuit board.

In addition, the electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a locking structure for limiting rotation of the camera module, thereby preventing excessive distortion and/or tension from being applied to the connection member.

In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

1 is a diagram illustrating a front surface of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

2 is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

3 is a diagram illustrating movement of a display module of an electronic device and rotation of a roller according to an exemplary embodiment;

4 is a diagram illustrating a display module and a roller of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

6 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7 is a diagram illustrating a connection member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

8 is a diagram illustrating a connection member of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

9 is a diagram illustrating a locking structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

10 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

11 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module, a circuit board, and an electric device of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

12 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module, a circuit board, and an electric device of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present document to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present document are included.

1 is a diagram illustrating a front surface of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 2 is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

1 and 2 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a housing 110 , a display module 120 , a holder 191 , a second housing 130 , and a camera module 140 . may include

In the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, at least a portion of the display module 120 moves to the outside or the inside of the housing 110 by a user's manipulation and/or a mechanical operation (eg, driving a motor). It may be a rollable type electronic device in which the exposed area of the display module 120 exposed to the outside of the 110 can be expanded or reduced. For example, the display module 120 is drawn into the housing 110 while being wound around a roller (not shown) disposed inside the housing 110 (eg, the roller 150 of FIGS. 3 and 4 ), and the It may be configured to be drawn out of the housing 110 while being unwound from the roller.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first state S1 (eg, a rolling state, a reduced state, or a closed state) and a second state S2 (eg, an unrolling state); extended state or open state).

In an embodiment, the first state S1 may be defined as a state in which the size of the exposed area of the display module 120 exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 is the minimum. For example, the first state S1 may be a state in which the display module 120 is wound as much as possible based on the rotation axis R. For another example, the first state S1 may be a state in which the display module 120 can no longer move toward the inside of the housing 110 .

According to the illustrated embodiment, at least a portion of the display module 120 may be exposed to the outside of the housing 110 in the first state S1 . However, the first state S1 of the electronic device 100 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and according to various embodiments, the display module 120 is located outside the housing 110 in the first state S1 . It may be completely accommodated in the housing 110 so as not to be exposed to the For example, meaning that the size of the exposed area of the display module 120 is the minimum may be interpreted as including that the display module 120 is completely accommodated so that the area of the exposed area becomes 0.

In an embodiment, the second state S2 may be defined as a state in which the size of the exposed area of the display module 120 exposed to the outside of the housing 110 is maximum. For example, the second state S2 may be a state in which the display module 120 is maximally released based on the rotation axis R. As another example, the second state S2 may be a state in which the display module 120 can no longer move toward the outside of the housing 110 . The electronic device 100 may be configured to provide a relatively expanded display area as it changes from the first state S1 to the second state S2 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is configured in a third state S3 (eg, a free stop state) that is an arbitrary intermediate state defined between the first state S1 and the second state S2. may further include. The size of the display module 120 exposed to the outside of the housing 110 in the third state S3 may be greater than that of the first state S1 and smaller than the size of the second state S2 . For example, the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 through the third state S3 to the second state S2 or changes from the second state S2 to the third state S3 It may be transformed to the first state S1 through the

In an embodiment, when a signal is generated through an input module (eg, a button) included in the electronic device 100 , the electronic device 100 includes the display module 120 or a roller (eg, the roller 150 of FIG. 3 ). ))) and a connected driving device (eg, a motor), it is possible to switch from the first state (S1) to the second state (S2) or from the second state (S2) to the first state (S1). For example, when a signal is generated through a hardware button or a software button provided through the screen, the electronic device 100 moves from the first state S1 to the second state S2 or the second state S2. may be switched to the first state S1.

In an embodiment, when signals are generated from various sensors (eg, pressure sensors) included in the electronic device 100 , the electronic device 100 changes from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , or It can be switched from the second state S2 to the first state S1. For example, when carrying or holding the electronic device 100 by hand, a squeeze gesture in which a part of the hand (eg, a palm or a finger) presses within a designated section (or area) of the electronic device 100 . A (squeeze gesture) may be detected through the sensor, and in response, the electronic device 100 moves from the first state S1 to the second state S2 or from the second state S2 to the first state ( S1) can be converted.

In an embodiment, the housing 110 may form the exterior of the electronic device 100 . The housing 110 may have a hollow structure so that other components of the electronic device 100 (eg, the display module 120 or rollers (eg, the rollers 150 of FIG. 3 ) may be accommodated therein). An opening 111 may be formed in the outer surface of the housing 110 so that the display module 120 can move toward the inside or the outside of the housing 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 110 is substantially cylindrical. It may be formed in a shape, but the shape of the housing 110 is not limited to the illustrated bar.

In one embodiment, the housing 110 may be formed in various shapes. For example, the housing 110 may have a cylindrical shape, a rectangular (or rod) shape, or a rectangular shape with rounded corners. According to an embodiment, the housing 110 includes a body housing (eg, the first housing 110 ) including the opening 111 and a side housing (eg, the first housing 110 ) including upper and lower surfaces of the electronic device 100 . 2 housing 130), and at least a portion of the body housing and the side housing may be integrally formed, and may be formed to be separable.

According to an embodiment (not shown), at least a portion (eg, a side housing) of the housing 110 may be formed to be transparent and/or translucent. For example, in a state in which the display module 120 is wound and disposed in the housing 110 of the electronic device 100 a plurality of times, at least a portion of the display module 120 is spirally passed through the transparent (or translucent) side housing. It can be seen in rolled form.

In an embodiment, the display module 120 may be introduced into the housing 110 through the opening 111 or may be drawn out of the housing 110 . For example, the display module 120 may be introduced into the housing 110 while at least a portion is wound around the rotation axis R, and may be drawn out of the housing 110 while at least a portion is unwound. have. The display module 120 may include a flexible display.

In an embodiment, the display module 120 may include a display panel 121 and a support member 122 supporting the display panel 121 . The support member 122 may be attached to at least a portion of the rear surface of the display panel 121 . The support member 122 may be wound or unwound about the rotation axis R together with the display panel 121 . For example, the support member 122 may include an articulated rail, an articulated module, or a multi-bar module. The support member 122 may support the display panel 121 positioned outside the housing 110 to maintain a flat state.

In an embodiment, the holder 191 may be disposed at one end of the display module 120 . The holder 191 may move together with the display module 120 in a movement direction (eg, an x-axis direction) of the display module 120 . The holder 191 may be elongated in a direction parallel to the rotation axis R (eg, a y-axis direction). The holder 191 is configured to be caught on at least a portion of the housing 110 , so that the display module 120 is not completely wound into the interior of the housing 110 . For example, since the holder 191 is caught in the opening 111 of the housing 110 , movement into the housing 110 may be restricted. In another embodiment, a locking structure (not shown) capable of being caught with the holder 191 may be formed on the outside of the housing 110 . In various embodiments, the user may take out the display module 120 from the housing 110 by holding the holder 191 .

In one embodiment, the second housing 130 may be coupled to one end of the housing 110 in the longitudinal direction (eg, the rotation axis (R) direction or the y-axis direction). The second housing 130 may form an exterior of the electronic device 100 together with the housing 110 . For example, the second housing 130 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing 110 . At least one camera module 140 may be disposed inside the second housing 130 .

In an embodiment, the second housing 130 may be rotatably coupled to the housing 110 . For example, the second housing 130 may rotate in both directions (eg, the first rotational direction R1 or the second rotational direction R2 of FIGS. 3 and 4 ) with respect to the housing 110 . However, the second housing 130 is not necessarily rotatably coupled, and in various embodiments, the second housing 130 may be fixedly coupled to the housing 110 .

In an embodiment, the camera module 140 may be accommodated in the second housing 130 . The camera module 140 may be coupled to the inside of the second housing 130 to rotate together with the second housing 130 .

3 is a diagram illustrating movement of a display module of an electronic device and rotation of a roller according to an exemplary embodiment; 4 is a diagram illustrating a display module and a roller of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

3 and 4 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a housing 110 , a roller 150 , a display module 120 , a holder 191 , a second housing 130 , and a camera. It may include a module 140 .

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 are the same as or similar to those of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In one embodiment, the roller 150 may be rotatably coupled to the inside of the housing 110 . For example, both ends 151 and 152 in the longitudinal direction (eg, in the y-axis direction) of the roller 150 may be rotatably connected to the inner surface of the housing 110 . The roller 150 may rotate in both directions (eg, the first rotational direction R1 or the second rotational direction R2) about the rotational axis R. At least a portion of the display module 120 may be wound on an outer perimeter surface of the roller 150 . The display module 120 may be wound around the roller 150 or unwound from the roller 150 by the rotational operation of the roller 150 .

In one embodiment, the roller 150 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. In various embodiments, the roller 150 may have a hollow structure so that some of the components of the electronic device 100 (eg, the circuit board 170 of FIGS. 5 and 6 ) can be disposed therein.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may rotate in response to the moving direction (eg, the first moving direction D1 or the second moving direction D2) of the display module 120 . For example, when the display module 120 moves to the outside of the housing 110 (eg, in the first movement direction D1 ), the roller 150 may rotate in the first rotation direction R1 . When the display module 120 moves to the inside of the housing 110 (eg, the second movement direction D2), the roller 150 moves in a second rotational direction R2 opposite to the first rotational direction R1. can be rotated with

The first rotation direction R1 and the second rotation direction R2 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are the first surface 112 of the housing 110 or the second rotation direction R2 of the roller 150 based on FIGS. 3 and 4 . When looking at the first end 151, the direction in which the roller 150 rotates may be defined. For example, when looking at the first end 151 of the roller 150 , the first rotation direction R1 may be a counterclockwise direction, and the second rotation direction R2 may be a clockwise direction.

For example, the first surface 112 of the housing 110 is a side (eg, a surface facing the -y-axis direction) through which the rotation axis R passes, and a surface facing the opposite direction to the second housing 130 . can mean The first end 151 of the roller 150 refers to a portion facing the first surface 112 of the housing 110 (eg, a portion facing the -y-axis direction), and the second end 152 is the second end 152 It may refer to a portion facing the opposite direction of the first end 151 and facing the second housing 130 (eg, a portion facing the +y-axis direction).

According to the illustrated embodiment, the first rotation direction R1 may be a counterclockwise direction, and the second rotation direction R2 may be a clockwise direction. However, the moving direction of the display module 120 and the rotating direction of the roller 150 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and according to various embodiments of the present document, the roller 150 is the display module 120 is the housing. When it is withdrawn from 110 , it rotates clockwise, and when the display module 120 is drawn into the housing 110 , it may be configured to rotate counterclockwise.

In an embodiment, one end of the display module 120 may be coupled to one side of the roller 150 , and may be wound around the outer circumferential surface of the roller 150 . For example, since one end of the display module 120 is fixed to the roller 150 , the display module 120 may be wound or unwound on the roller 150 by the rotational operation of the roller 150 . The display module 120 may be wound around the roller 150 while being overlapped in a plurality of layers along the outer circumferential surface of the roller 150 . The display module 120 may have a different number of overlapping layers depending on the state of the electronic device 100 . For example, the display module 120 is in a second state (eg, in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) rather than when the electronic device 100 is in a first state (eg, in the first state ( S1 ) of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). In the second state (S2)), more overlapping may be achieved.

In an embodiment, the display module 120 may include a display panel 121 and a support member 122 . The display module 120 may be wound around the roller 150 such that the display panel 121 faces the center O of the roller 150 . For example, the display module 120 may be disposed such that the display panel 121 faces the outer circumferential surface of the roller 150 and the support member 122 is positioned outside.

In an embodiment, the support member 122 may include a plurality of support bars (not shown) extending in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R. At least a portion of the plurality of support bars may be coupled to the display panel 121 while being spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. The support member 122 may include a flexible track or hinge rail.

In an embodiment, a protrusion portion 122a protruding toward the center O of the roller 150 may be formed at the ends of the plurality of support bars. When the first end 151 of the roller 150 is viewed, the protruding portion 122a may be positioned higher than the display panel 121 toward the center of the roller 150 by a predetermined height. For example, in the display panel 121 , when the display module 120 is wound around the roller 150 , the protruding portion 122a is on the outer circumferential surface of the roller 150 and/or at least part of the support bars of the plurality of other support bars. It may be configured to be spaced apart from the outer circumferential surface of the roller 150 and/or the plurality of support bars by a specified distance by contact. For example, in a process in which the display module 120 is wound around or unwound from the roller 150 , it is possible to prevent the display panel 121 from being scratched and/or damaged.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from a first state (eg, the first state S1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to a second state (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). ), as the roller 150 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R, a portion of the display module 120 and the holder 191 are substantially on the rotation axis R may be drawn out of the housing 110 while moving in the first moving direction D1 perpendicular to the . In addition, when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , as the roller 150 rotates in the second rotation direction R2 about the rotation axis R, , a part of the display module 120 and the holder 191 may be introduced into the housing 110 while moving in the second movement direction D2 that is opposite to the first movement direction D1 .

5 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 6 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 5B .

5 and 6 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a housing 110 , a roller 150 , a display module 120 , a holder 191 , a second housing 130 , and a camera. It may include a module 140 , a circuit board 170 , a first connection member 160 , and a guide bar 192 .

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 are the same as or similar to those of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may be rotatably coupled to the inside of the housing 110 in the first rotational direction R1 or the second rotational direction R2. A circuit board 170 may be disposed inside the roller 150 , and the circuit board 170 may rotate together with the roller 150 . The first rotational direction R1 and the second rotational direction R2 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are when the roller 150 is viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①) (or the first of the roller 150 ) When looking at the end 151), it may be understood that the direction in which the roller 150 rotates is indicated. For example, when the roller 150 is viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①), the first rotational direction R1 may be a counterclockwise direction, and the second rotational direction R2 may be a clockwise direction, The first rotational direction R1 and the second rotational direction R2 mentioned below are also the same.

In an embodiment, an accommodating space 153 in which the circuit board 170 is accommodated may be formed inside the roller 150 . For example, the roller 150 may be formed in a hollow structure to accommodate the circuit board 170 therein.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may be connected to the circuit board 170 to be rotatable together with the circuit board 170 . For example, the circuit board 170 may rotate in substantially the same direction and/or at substantially the same angle (or number of times) as the roller 150 when the roller 150 rotates.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may rotate independently of the camera module 140 (or the second housing 130 ). For example, a rotation operation of the roller 150 with respect to the housing 110 may be separated from a rotation operation of the camera module 140 (or the second housing 130 ) with respect to the housing 110 . In various embodiments, the roller 150 may rotate with respect to the housing 110 in a state where the camera module 140 does not rotate with respect to the housing 110 . In addition, the roller 150 rotates in a first rotational direction R1 or a second rotation with respect to the housing 110 in a state in which the camera module 140 rotates in the first rotational direction R1 with respect to the housing 110 . It can also rotate in direction R2.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may be formed such that the receiving space 153 is connected to a portion of the inner space 114 of the housing 110 . For example, the accommodating space 153 of the roller 150 may be configured such that at least a portion of the first connecting member 160 may extend from the internal space 114 of the housing 110 to the inside of the accommodating space 153 . , may be connected to (or communicated with) the inner space 114 of the housing 110 . According to various embodiments (not shown), at least a portion of the second end (eg, second end 152 ) of the roller 150 has an opening (not shown) connected to the inner space 114 of the housing 110 . may be formed, and at least a portion of the first connecting member 160 may extend into the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 through the opening (not shown).

In an embodiment, the camera module 140 may be rotatably coupled to the housing 110 . The camera module 140 may be accommodated in the second housing 130 rotatably coupled to one side of the housing 110 . For example, the camera module 140 may be coupled to the inside of the second housing 130 to rotate together with the second housing 130 . In an embodiment, the user may rotate the camera module 140 in a desired direction by applying an external force (or rotational force) to the second housing 130 . In various embodiments (eg, see FIG. 9 ), the second housing 130 and the camera module 140 may be configured to rotate within a range (or angle, number of times) specified with respect to the housing 110 .

In an embodiment, the camera module 140 may rotate independently of the roller 150 . The camera module 140 may rotate relative to each of the roller 150 and the housing 110 . For example, rotation of the camera module 140 with respect to the housing 110 may be separated from rotation of the roller 150 with respect to the housing 110 . According to various embodiments, the roller in an operation in which the state of the electronic device 100 (eg, the first state S1, the second state S2, or the third state S3 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) is deformed. When 150 rotates, the camera module 140 may be in a fixed state without rotating. Also, in a specific state of the electronic device 100 , when the camera module 140 rotates, the roller 150 may be in a fixed state without rotating.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the camera module 140 may be rotatably coupled to the housing 110, but is not limited thereto. According to various embodiments of the present document, the camera module 140 may be fixed so as not to rotate with respect to the housing 110 . For example, the second housing 130 is not a separate component rotatably coupled to the housing 110 , but may be integrally formed in the housing 110 as a part of the housing 110 , and the camera module ( 140 may be disposed inside the second housing 130 .

In an embodiment, the circuit board 170 is at least partially disposed inside the roller 150 , and may rotate together with the roller 150 . For example, the circuit board 170 may be accommodated in the accommodation space 153 of the roller 150 . The circuit board 170 may be connected to the roller 150 to rotate together with the roller 150 . For example, the circuit board 170 may rotate relative to the housing 110 and/or the camera module 140 together with the roller 150 in response to the rotation operation of the roller 150 .

In an embodiment, the circuit board 170 may be electrically connected to the camera module 140 through the first connection member 160 . For example, the first connection member 160 may include a first connector (not shown) electrically connected to the circuit board 170 , and a second connector electrically connected to the substrate portion 141 of the camera module 140 . (not shown), and a flexible substrate (not shown) connecting the first connector and the second connector. The camera module 140 may be configured to transmit and/or receive a power signal and/or a driving signal from the circuit board 170 through the first connection member 160 .

In one embodiment, the circuit board 170 and the camera module 140 are physically connected through the first connection member 160 , and rotate at least one of the roller 150 and the second housing 130 . Accordingly, they may be configured to rotate relative to each other.

In an embodiment, the circuit board 170 may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flex PCB (R-FPCB). Various electrical elements included in the electronic device 100 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 170 . A processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ), a memory (eg, the memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ), and/or an interface (eg, the interface 1377 of FIG. 13 ) may be disposed on the circuit board 170 . have. For example, the processor may include a main processor (eg, main processor 1321 of FIG. 13 ) and/or a secondary processor (eg, secondary processor 1323 of FIG. 13 ), and may include a main processor and/or a secondary processor. The processor may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor (AP), a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, and a communication processor (CP). For example, the memory may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. For example, the interface may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. Also, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

In an embodiment, the first connecting member 160 may electrically connect the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 . For example, one end (eg, the first portion 161) of the first connection member 160 is connected to the camera module 140 (eg, the substrate portion 141 of the camera module 140), the other end (eg, the second part 162 ) may be connected to the circuit board 170 .

In one embodiment, the first connecting member 160 is to extend from the inside of the second housing 130 to the receiving space 153 inside the roller 150 through a part of the inner space 114 of the housing 110 . can For example, the first connecting member receiving portion 113 in which a portion of the first connecting member 160 (eg, the first spiral portion 163 ) is disposed may be formed in the housing 110 . The first connecting member receiving part 113 may be a part of the inner space 114 of the housing 110 . For example, the first connecting member receiving part 113 may be defined as an arbitrary space in which the first connecting member 160 is disposed among the internal spaces 114 of the housing 110 . A portion of the first connection member 160 is partially rotated and/or moved in response to the relative rotation operation of the circuit board 170 and the camera module 140 inside the first connection member receiving part 113 . The shape may be deformed.

In various embodiments, the first connection member receiving part 113 may be a space physically separated (or divided) from the internal space 114 of the housing 110 . For example, the roller 150 may be accommodated in the inner space 114 of the housing 110 , and the first connection member receiving part 113 separated from the inner space 114 of the housing 110 may have a first The connecting member 160 may be accommodated. For example, a side wall (not shown) for physically separating the inner space 114 of the housing 110 and the first connecting member accommodating part 113 may be disposed. The first connecting member receiving part 113 may be connected to the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 so that the first connecting member 160 may extend to the circuit board 170 . For example, an opening (not shown) for connecting the inner space 114 of the housing 110 and the side wall (not shown) separating the first connecting member receiving part 113 may be formed. In another embodiment, the housing 110 may not include the first connection member accommodating part 113 , and the other embodiment will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 10 .

In an embodiment, the first connection member 160 corresponds to a rotation operation of the circuit board 170 and/or the camera module 140 , at least a portion of the circuit board 170 and/or the camera module 140 . It may be formed into a structure (eg, a spiral structure) capable of rotation and/or movement together with the . For example, at least a portion of the first connection member 160 may be formed in a spirally extending or wound form about the rotation axis R of the roller 150 .

In an embodiment, the first connection member 160 includes a first portion 161 connected to the camera module 140 , a second portion 162 connected to the circuit board 170 , and the first portion 161 . ) and the second part 162 , and may include a first spiral part 163 formed in a shape wound around the rotation axis R of the roller 150 . Referring to FIG. 6 , the camera module 140 , the circuit board 170 and the first spiral portion 163 may be aligned about the rotation axis R, and the first spiral portion 163 is the camera module ( It may be located between 140 and the circuit board 170 .

In an embodiment, the first part 161 and the second part 162 may extend by a predetermined length in a direction parallel to the rotation axis R. For example, the first portion 161 is directed from one end (eg, the first region 163a) of the first spiral portion 163 toward the camera module 140 in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R can be extended to The second portion 162 may extend from the other end (eg, the second region 163b) of the first spiral portion 163 toward the circuit board 170 in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R. have.

In an embodiment, the first part 161 may rotate about the rotation axis R together with the camera module 140 . For example, when the camera module 140 (or the second housing 130) rotates, the first part 161 may be moved relative to the second part 162 and the circuit board 170 of the camera module 140. It can rotate in the same direction as the rotation direction. The number of rotations of the first part 161 may be substantially the same as the number of rotations of the camera module 140 .

In an embodiment, the second part 162 may rotate about the rotation axis R together with the circuit board 170 . For example, when the circuit board 170 (or the roller 150) rotates, the second part 162 rotates in the direction of rotation of the circuit board 170 with respect to the first part 161 and the camera module 140 . can rotate in the same direction as The number of rotations of the second part 162 may be substantially the same as the number of rotations of the circuit board 170 .

In an embodiment, any one of the first part 161 and the second part 162 may be located closer to the rotation axis R than the other one of the first part 161 and the second part 162 . can

In an embodiment, the first portion 161 may be spaced apart from the rotation axis R by a first distance L1 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis R. The second portion 162 may be spaced apart from the rotation axis R by a second distance L2 that is different from the first distance L1 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis R. Referring to FIG. 6 , in the first connection member 160 , the first distance L1 is the second distance such that the second part 162 is located closer to the rotation axis R than the first part 161 . It may be formed larger than (L2). However, the illustrated embodiment is illustrative, and the first connection member 160 has a first distance L1 such that the first part 161 is located closer to the rotation axis R than the second part 162 . may be formed to be smaller than the second distance L2.

In an embodiment, the first spiral part 163 may connect the first part 161 and the second part 162 in a shape wound around the rotation axis R. For example, the first helical portion 163 may helically extend from a portion of the first portion 161 toward a portion of the second portion 162 about the rotation axis R. At least a portion of the first spiral portion 163 may be positioned between the first portion 161 and the second portion 162 .

In an embodiment, the first spiral portion 163 may include a first region 163a connected to the first portion 161 and a second region 163b connected to the second portion 162 . For example, when the camera module 140 and/or the circuit board 170 rotates, the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 may rotate or move together with the first portion 161 , The second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 may rotate or move together with the second portion 162 .

In an embodiment, the direction in which the first spiral portion 163 is wound around the rotation axis R is such that the display module 120 is drawn out from the housing 110 (eg, the electronic device 100 is in a first state). The direction in which the roller 150 rotates when it is transformed from (eg, the first state (S1) in FIGS. 1 and 2) to the second state (eg, the second state (S2) in FIGS. 1 and 2) may be the same as or vice versa. For example, the first spiral portion 163 may be wound in any one of the first rotational direction R1 and the second rotational direction R2 about the rotational axis R.

In an embodiment, the first spiral portion 163 may be wound in the first rotation direction R1 so that at least a part of it may be wound around the rotation axis R when the display module 120 is drawn out. For example, referring to FIG. 6 , the first spiral portion 163 is wound from the first portion 161 toward the second portion 162 in the first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R. can be According to the illustrated embodiment, in the second region 163b of the first spiral portion 163 , the roller 150 and the circuit board 170 move in the first rotation direction R1 when the display module 120 is drawn out. As it rotates, it may rotate in the first rotation direction R1 , and the degree of winding of the first spiral portion 163 about the rotation axis R may increase.

In another embodiment (for example, see FIG. 8 ), the first spiral portion 163 is rotated in the second rotation direction R2 so that at least a part thereof can be released from the rotation axis R when the display module 120 is drawn out. can be wound up. For example, the first spiral portion 163 may be wound from the first portion 161 toward the second portion 162 about the rotation axis R in the second rotation direction R2 . According to the other exemplary embodiment, in the second region 163b of the first spiral portion 163 , the roller 150 and the circuit board 170 move in the first rotation direction R1 when the display module 120 is drawn out. As it rotates, it may rotate in the first rotation direction R1 , and the degree of winding of the first spiral portion 163 about the rotation axis R may decrease.

In an embodiment, the first connecting member 160 may include a partially flexible material. For example, the first connection member 160 may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) or a rigid-flexible PCB (R-FPCB).

In an embodiment, the first connecting member 160 may be formed such that the first portion 161 and the second portion 162 have relatively high rigidity compared to the first spiral portion 163 . For example, the first part 161 and the second part 162 may include a rigid PCB, and the first spiral part 163 may include a flexible PCB. For another example, the first connection member 160 may include an FPCB in which the first part 161 , the second part 162 , and the first spiral part 163 are integrally formed, and the first connection member A stiffener (eg, a stiffener) may be attached to the first portion 161 and the second portion 162 of 160 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the state of the electronic device 100 is changed, the shape of the first spiral portion 163 may be changed while being wound or unwound in response to the rotational operation of the roller 150 . As the shape of the first spiral portion 163 is deformed, when the camera module 140 or the circuit board 170 rotates relatively, the first connection member 160 may not be twisted, and the first connection member ( 160) can be prevented from being warped and/or broken. An operation of winding or unwinding the first spiral part 163 when the state of the electronic device 100 is changed may be determined according to a direction in which the first spiral part 163 is wound, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 below. Therefore, it will be described in more detail.

In an embodiment, the guide bar 192 may guide the winding or unwinding of the first spiral portion 163 of the first connecting member 160 . The guide bar 192 may extend in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R. The guide bar 192 may be aligned with the rotation axis R of the roller 150 . For example, the central axis of the guide bar 192 may be positioned on the same line as the rotation axis R of the roller 150 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the guide bar 192 may be surrounded by a first helical portion 163 , the first helical portion 163 having a guide bar 192 (or rotation axis R). can be rotated around the center.

In an embodiment, the guide bar 192 may be positioned between the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 so that at least a portion thereof is surrounded by the first spiral portion 163 . For example, at least a portion of the guide bar 192 may be disposed inside the first connecting member receiving part 113 . In various embodiments, the guide bar 192 may be configured as a part of the roller 150 . For example, the guide bar 192 may extend from the second end 152 of the roller 150 toward the camera module 140 (or the second housing 130 ). In another embodiment, the guide bar 192 may be configured as a part of the housing 110 or the second housing 130 .

7A shows the shape of the connecting member when the electronic device is in the first state, and FIG. 7B shows the shape of the connecting member when the electronic device is in the second state.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a housing 110 and a first connection member 160 disposed inside the housing 110 . In one embodiment, the first connecting member 160 includes a first portion 161 , a second portion 162 , and a first helical portion 163 extending from the first portion 161 to the second portion 162 . ) may be included.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the first connecting member 160 shown in FIG. 6 . For example, FIG. 7 may be a view of the first connection member shown in FIG. 6 (eg, the first connection member 160 of FIG. 6 ) as viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①). Some of the components of the first connection member 160 of FIG. 7 are the same as or similar to those of the first connection member 160 illustrated in FIG. 6 , and thus, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 , the electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment is in the second state S1 (eg, the first state S1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When it is transformed into the state S2 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) (or when the display module (eg, the display module 120 of FIGS. 1 to 5 ) is withdrawn), When the roller (eg, the roller 150 of FIGS. 3 to 5 ) rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 (or the display module ( 120), the roller 150 may be configured to rotate in the second rotational direction R2. For example, with reference to FIG. 7 , the first rotation direction R1 may be a counterclockwise direction, and the second rotation direction R2 may be a clockwise direction.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is deformed to the second state S2 , the first spiral portion 163 may be wound in substantially the same direction as the rotational direction of the roller 150 . For example, the first helical portion 163 may extend helically about the rotation axis R and move from the first portion 161 toward the second portion 162 in a first rotational direction R1 . can be wound with Referring to FIG. 7 , the first spiral portion 163 is wound in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R in the first state S1 (eg, in FIG. 7 (a)). In the second state S2 (eg, (b) of FIG. 7 ), a relatively tightly wound shape may be formed.

In one embodiment, the first helical portion 163 is an imaginary extension line E extending from the second portion 162 toward the first portion 161 through a portion of the first helical portion 163 . The number of times may be configured differently in the first state S1 and the second state S2. For example, the imaginary extension line E may be defined as an imaginary straight line extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis R from the second portion 162 toward the first portion 161 .

In an embodiment, the number of times the virtual extension line E passes through the first spiral portion 163 may be different depending on the state of the electronic device 100 and/or the shape of the first spiral portion 163 . For example, in the first spiral portion 163 , in the first state S1 , an imaginary extension line E penetrates a portion of the first spiral portion 163 N times, and in the second state S2 , virtual The extension line E of may be formed to penetrate a portion of the first spiral portion 163 M times greater than N times. For example, N may be defined as any natural number, and M may be defined as any natural number greater than or equal to N.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the virtual extension line E may pass through the first spiral portion 163 once in the first state S1 (eg, in FIG. 7A ), and in the second state ( S2) (eg, in (b) of FIG. 7 ) may penetrate the first spiral portion 163 twice. The embodiment shown in FIG. 7 is illustrative, and the number of times the virtual extension line E penetrates the first spiral portion 163 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be configured such that the number of times the first spiral part 163 is wound in the second state S2 is greater than that shown in FIG. 7 , and in this case, a virtual extension line ( The number of times E) passes through the first helical portion 163 may be greater than two times.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from the first state S1 (eg, the first state S1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to the second state S2 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When transformed to the second state S2), the second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 moves along the second portion 162 in the first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R. can rotate For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , the number of windings about the rotation axis R may increase.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from the second state S2 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to the first state S1 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When deformed to the first state S1), the second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 moves along the second portion 162 in the second rotational direction R2 about the rotational axis R. can rotate For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , the number of windings about the rotation axis R may decrease.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is deformed to the first state S1 or the second state S2, the first helical portion 163 may include both ends (eg, the first helical portion 163 ). : The shape can be deformed while the distance between the first area 163a of the first spiral portion 163 and the second area 163b of the first spiral portion 163) and the axis of rotation are maintained the same, respectively have. For example, the distance L3 between the first region 163a of the first helical portion 163 and the axis of rotation R is substantially equal in the first state S1 and the second state S2 . can be maintained Further, the distance L4 between the second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 and the axis of rotation R is to remain substantially the same in the first state S1 and the second state S2. can

In an embodiment, the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 corresponds to a rotation operation of the camera module (eg, the camera module 140 of FIGS. 5 and 6 ) in the first rotation direction R1 ). Alternatively, it may rotate in the second rotation direction R2. For example, when the camera module 140 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 , the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 is rotated along the rotation axis R together with the first portion 161 . ) may be rotated in the first rotational direction R1 , and when the camera module 140 rotates in the second rotational direction R2 , the first part 161 and the rotational axis R as the center may be rotated in the second rotation direction R2. In an embodiment, when the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 is rotated by the rotation operation of the camera module 140, the rotation axis R and the specified distance L3 are spaced apart from each other. can be rotated while maintaining

In an embodiment, the first region 163a of the first portion 161 and the first spiral portion 163 may be configured to be restricted from rotating in the second rotational direction R2 in the second state S2. can For example, in a state in which the first spiral portion 163 is tightly wound (state (b) of FIG. 7 ), the first portion 161 and the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 rotate the second When rotating in the direction R2, the number of windings of the first spiral portion 163 about the rotation axis R may increase. Due to this, excessive tension may be applied to the first spiral portion 163 , and the first spiral portion 163 may break or break. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing 110 includes a locking structure (eg, the first in FIG. 9 ) for limiting rotation of the camera module 140 in the second rotation direction R2 in the second state S2 . It may include a locking protrusion 193 and a second locking protrusion 194). The engaging

structures

193 and 194 will be described below with reference to FIG. 9 .

FIG. 8A shows the shape of the connecting member when the electronic device is in the first state, and FIG. 8B shows the shape of the connecting member when the electronic device is in the second state.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a housing 110 and a first connection member 160 disposed inside the housing 110 . In one embodiment, the first connecting member 160 includes a first portion 161 , a second portion 162 , and a first helical portion 163 extending from the first portion 161 to the second portion 162 . ) may be included.

FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment in which the winding direction of the first spiral portion 163 in the first connecting member 160 shown in FIG. 7 is changed to the opposite direction. For example, unlike the first connecting member 160 of FIG. 7 , the first helical part 163 may be wound in the second rotation direction R2 of the first connecting member 160 of FIG. 8 . Some of the components of the first connecting member 160 of FIG. 8 may be the same as or similar to those of the connecting member shown in FIG. 7 (eg, the connecting member 160 of FIG. 7 ).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from a first state S1 (eg, the first state S1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to a second state S2 (eg, FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When transformed to the second state (S2)), the roller (eg, the roller 150 of FIGS. 3 to 5 ) rotates in the first rotation direction R1, and in the second state S2, the first state S1 ), the roller 150 may be configured to rotate in the second rotation direction R2.

In an embodiment, the first spiral portion 163 is wound in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the roller 150 when the electronic device 100 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 . can be For example, the first helical portion 163 may extend helically about the rotation axis R, and a second rotation direction R2 from the first portion 161 toward the second portion 162 . can be wound with Referring to FIG. 8 , the first spiral portion 163 is wound in the second rotation direction R2 about the rotation axis R in the second state S2 (eg, (b) of FIG. 8 ). In the first state S1 (eg, (a) of FIG. 8 ), a relatively tightly wound shape may be formed.

In an embodiment, the number of times the virtual extension line E passes through the first spiral portion 163 may be different depending on the state of the electronic device 100 or the shape of the first spiral portion 163 . For example, in the first spiral portion 163 , in the first state S1 , an imaginary extension line E penetrates a portion of the first spiral portion 163 M times, and in the second state S2 , virtual The extension line E of may be formed to penetrate a portion of the first spiral portion 163 by N times smaller than M. For example, N may be defined as any natural number, and M may be defined as any natural number greater than or equal to N.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the virtual extension line E may pass through the first spiral portion 163 twice in the first state S1 (eg, (a) of FIG. 8), and in the second state ( In S2) (eg, (b) of FIG. 8 ), the first spiral portion 163 may be penetrated once. The embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is illustrative, and the number of times the virtual extension line E penetrates the first spiral portion 163 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be configured such that the number of times the first spiral part 163 is wound in the first state S1 is greater than that shown in FIG. 8 , and in this case, a virtual extension line ( The number of times E) passes through the first helical portion 163 may be greater than two times.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from the first state S1 (eg, the first state S1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to the second state S2 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When transformed to the second state S2), the second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 moves along the second portion 162 in the first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R. can rotate For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , the number of windings around the rotation axis R may decrease.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 moves from the second state S2 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) to the first state S1 (eg, the second state S2 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ). When deformed to the first state S1), the second region 163b of the first helical portion 163 moves along the second portion 162 in the second rotational direction R2 about the rotational axis R. can rotate For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is transformed from the second state S2 to the first state S1 , the number of windings about the rotation axis R may increase.

7 and 8 , the first connecting member 160 includes a second portion 162 of the first connecting member 160 connected to a circuit board (eg, the circuit board 170 of FIG. 6 ). The first part 161 of the first connecting member 160 disposed adjacent to the rotation axis R and connected to the camera module (eg, the camera module 140 of FIG. 6 ) is connected to the second part 162 . Compared to that, it may be of a form that is relatively far away from the rotation axis R. However, the shape of the first connecting member 160 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In another embodiment, in the first connection member 160 , the first part 161 connected to the camera module 140 is closer to the rotation axis R than the second part 162 connected to the circuit board 170 . It may be configured to be arranged in For example, when viewed with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the first connecting member 160 is connected to the circuit board 170 such that the first part 161 rotates together with the circuit board 170 , The two parts 162 may be connected to the camera module 140 to rotate together with the camera module 140 . In the other embodiment, the shape of the first spiral portion 163 may be deformed as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 according to the winding direction.

In an embodiment, the first region 163a of the first portion 161 and the first spiral portion 163 may be configured to be restricted from rotating in the first rotational direction R1 in the first state S1. can For example, in a state in which the first spiral portion 163 is tightly wound (state (a) of FIG. 8 ), the first portion 161 and the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 rotate the first When rotating in the direction R1, the number of windings of the first spiral portion 163 about the rotation axis R may increase. Due to this, excessive tension may be applied to the first spiral portion 163 , and the first spiral portion 163 may break or break. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing 110 includes a locking structure for restricting rotation of the camera module 140 in the first rotation direction R1 in the first state S1 (eg, first in FIG. 9 ). It may include a locking protrusion 193 and a second locking protrusion 194). The engaging

structures

193 and 194 will be described below with reference to FIG. 9 .

9 is a view illustrating a locking structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include locking

structures

193 and 194 to limit the rotation angle and/or direction of the camera module 140 and the second housing 130 . can

In an embodiment, the locking

structures

193 and 194 may include a first locking protrusion 193 disposed on the second housing 130 and a second locking protrusion 194 disposed on the housing 110 . For example, the first locking protrusion 193 may extend from the second housing 130 toward the housing 110 (or the first connection member receiving part 113 ). The first locking protrusion 193 may rotate about the rotation axis R together with the second housing 130 . The second locking protrusion 194 may be disposed inside the housing 110 to be in contact with the first locking protrusion 193 .

In an embodiment, the second locking protrusion 194 may be at least partially disposed inside the first connecting member receiving part 113 . However, the positions of the locking

structures

193 and 194 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the first locking protrusion 193 and the second locking protrusion 193 and the second locking protrusion are corresponding to the rotational operation of the second housing 130 and the camera module 140 . The protrusions 194 may contact or be disposed at a spaced apart position.

In an embodiment, the camera module 140 (or the second housing 130 ) is rotated in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction by the first locking protrusion 193 and the second locking projection 194 . Rotation of more than about 360 degrees with (R2) can be prevented. For example, the camera module 140 may rotate in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2 until the first locking projection 193 comes into contact with the second locking projection 194 . . When the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the second locking protrusion 194 in a state located in the first rotational direction R1 from the second locking protrusion 194, the camera module 140 moves in the second rotational direction ( Rotation with R2) may be restricted. When the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the second locking protrusion 194 in a state located in the second rotational direction R2 from the second locking projection 194, the camera module 140 moves in the first rotational direction ( Rotation with R1) may be restricted.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the second locking protrusion 194 may include a first surface 194a facing the first rotation direction R1 and a second surface 194b facing the second rotation direction R2. . For example, when the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the first surface 194a of the second locking protrusion 194, the camera module 140 cannot rotate in the second rotation direction R2, The first locking protrusion 193 may rotate in the first rotation direction R1 until it comes into contact with the second surface 194b. In addition, when the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the second surface 194b of the second locking protrusion 194 , the camera module 140 cannot rotate in the first rotation direction R1, and the first locking protrusion 194 is not rotated. The protrusion 193 may rotate in the second rotation direction R2 until it contacts the first surface 194a.

Referring back to FIG. 7 together with FIG. 9 , the first helical portion (eg, the first helical portion 163 of FIG. 7 ) of the first connecting member (eg, the first connecting member 160 of FIG. 7 ) is the second In the embodiment wound in one rotation direction R1, the locking

structures

193 and 194 are the first part (eg, the first part of FIG. 7 ) based on the position of the first part 161 shown in FIG. 7 . 161 ) may be configured to limit rotation in the second rotational direction R2 . For example, in a basic state before the camera module 140 rotates (eg, in (a) of FIG. 7 ), the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the first surface 194a of the second locking protrusion 194 . It may be in one state, and the camera module 140 may rotate only in the first rotation direction R1 in the basic state. The basic state of the camera module 140 may mean a state in which the first part 161 connected to the camera module 140 is in the position shown in FIG. 7 . Through this, the camera module 140, in the second state in which the first spiral portion 163 is wound relatively much (eg, in (b) of FIG. 7 ), the first spiral portion 163 is further wound ( For example, rotation in the second rotation direction R2) may be restricted.

Referring back to FIG. 8 together with FIG. 9 , the first helical portion (eg, the first helical portion 163 of FIG. 8 ) of the first connecting member (eg, the first connecting member 160 of FIG. 8 ) is the second In the embodiment wound in the rotation direction R2, the locking

structures

193 and 194 are a first part (eg, the first part ( 161)) may be configured to limit rotation in the first rotation direction R1. For example, in a basic state before the camera module 140 rotates (eg, in (a) of FIG. 8 ), the first locking protrusion 193 is in contact with the second surface 194b of the second locking protrusion 194 . It may be in one state, and the camera module 140 may rotate only in the second rotation direction R2 in the basic state. The basic state of the camera module 140 may mean a state in which the first part 161 connected to the camera module 140 is in the position shown in FIG. 8 . Through this, the camera module 140, in the first state in which the first spiral portion 163 is wound relatively much (eg, in (a) of FIG. 8 ), the first spiral portion 163 is further wound in the direction ( Example: Rotation in the first rotation direction R1) may be restricted.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a roller 150 , a second housing 130 , a camera module 140 , a circuit board 170 , a first connection member 160 , and A guide bar 192 may be included.

Unlike the housing 110 of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 5 including the first connecting member accommodating part 113 in the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 10 , the first connecting member accommodating part ( 113) may not be included. Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 10 are the same as or similar to those of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the roller 150 may accommodate the circuit board 170 in the accommodation space 153 . The second housing 130 may accommodate the camera module 140 therein. The roller 150 and the second housing 130 may be formed such that the inner space of the second housing 130 and the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 are connected to each other.

In an embodiment, the first connecting member 160 may extend from the camera module 140 toward the circuit board 170 to connect the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 . The first connection member 160 includes a first portion 161 connected to the camera module 140 , a second portion 162 connected to the circuit board 170 , and a second portion 162 from the first portion 161 . ) may include a first helical portion 163 helically extending toward the.

In one embodiment, a part of the first connection member 160 is disposed inside the second housing 130 , and the remaining part of the first connection member 160 is disposed in the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 . can For example, the second portion 162 and the first spiral portion 163 of the first connecting member 160 may be accommodated in the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 .

In an embodiment, the first helical portion 163 rotates the roller 150 and the circuit board 170 in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2, or the second housing 130 ) and the camera module 140 is rotated in the first rotation direction (R1) or the second rotation direction (R2), the shape is deformed while being wound or unwound around the rotation axis (R) inside the accommodation space 153 . may be (eg, see FIGS. 7 and 8 ). The first spiral portion 163 may be arranged such that the outermost portion of the first spiral portion 163 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 at a specified interval, through which, the first spiral A space in which the shape of the portion 163 can be deformed may be secured.

11 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module, a circuit board, and an electric device of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. 12 is a diagram illustrating a connection structure of a camera module, a circuit board, and an electric device of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

12 is an enlarged view of parts A and B of FIG. 11 .

11 and 12 , the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment includes a housing 110 , a roller 150 , a display module 120 , a holder 191 , a second housing 130 , and a camera module. 140 , a circuit board 170 ,

connection members

160 and 180 , a guide bar 192 , a third housing 195 , and an electric element 196 may be included.

Some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 are the same as or similar to those of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In an embodiment, the third housing 195 may be coupled to the housing 110 . The third housing 195 may be disposed to face the second housing 130 with the housing 110 interposed therebetween. For example, the second housing 130 is coupled to one side (eg, the +y-axis direction) of the housing 110 , and the third housing 195 is the other side (eg, the -y-axis direction) of the housing 110 . direction) can be combined. The third housing 195 may form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device 100 together with the second housing 130 and the housing 110 . For example, the third housing 195 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing 110 . Various types of electrical elements 196 may be disposed inside the third housing 195 .

In an embodiment, the third housing 195 may be rotatably coupled to the housing 110 . For example, the third housing 195 may rotate in both directions with respect to the housing 110 . However, the third housing 195 is not necessarily rotatably coupled, and in various embodiments, the third housing 195 may be fixedly coupled to the housing 110 .

In an embodiment, the electrical element 196 may be accommodated inside the third housing 195 . The electrical element 196 may include various types of components included in the electronic device 100 , and may include, for example, a speaker module, a microphone module, or a sensor module. According to various embodiments, the electrical device 196 may include a camera module. In this case, the electronic device 100 includes the first camera module 140 and the third housing disposed inside the second housing 130 . 195 may be configured to include a second camera module (not shown) therein.

In one embodiment, when the third housing 195 is rotatably coupled to the housing 110 , the electrical element 196 may be coupled inside the third housing 195 to rotate together with the third housing 195 . can For example, the electrical element 196 may rotate in the first rotational direction R1 or the second rotational direction R2 with respect to the housing 110 together with the third housing 195 .

In an embodiment, the connecting

members

160 and 180 include the first connecting member 160 and the electrical device 196 and the circuit board 170 electrically connecting the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 to each other. It may include a second connecting member 180 that electrically connects. For example, the first connecting member 160 may be referred to as the first connecting member 160 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 .

For example, in FIG. 11 , in the electronic device 100 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the electric element 196 and the second connecting member 180 connecting the electric element 196 and the circuit board 170 are shown. It may be a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the electronic device 100 that further includes. The shape and/or operation of the second connection member 180 illustrated in FIG. 11 may be substantially the same as or similar to the shape and/or operation of the first connection member 160 .

In an embodiment, the first connection member 160 may extend from the inside of the second housing 130 to the accommodation space 153 . For example, the first connecting member receiving portion 113 in which a portion of the first connecting member 160 (eg, the first spiral portion 163 ) is disposed may be formed in the housing 110 . The first connecting member receiving part 113 may be a part of the inner space of the housing 110 . In various embodiments, the first connecting member accommodating part 113 may be a space physically separated (or divided) from the internal space of the housing 110 . The housing 110 may not include the first connecting member receiving portion 113 , and the first spiral portion 163 of the first connecting member 160 may be accommodated in the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 . may be

In an embodiment, the second connection member 180 may extend from the inside of the third housing 195 to the accommodation space 153 . For example, the second connecting member receiving part 115 in which a portion of the second connecting member 180 (eg, the second spiral portion 183 ) is disposed may be formed in the housing 110 . The second connecting member receiving part 115 may be a part of the inner space of the housing 110 . In various embodiments, the second connecting member receiving part 115 may be a space physically separated (or divided) from the internal space of the housing 110 . The housing 110 may not include the second connecting member receiving portion 115 , and the second spiral portion 183 of the second connecting member 180 may be accommodated in the receiving space 153 of the roller 150 . may be

In an embodiment, the first connection member 160 is connected to the first portion 161 connected to the camera module 140 (eg, the substrate portion 141 of the camera module 140 ), and the circuit board 170 . It may include a second part 162 that is formed, and a first helical part 163 connecting the first part 161 and the second part 162 and extending helically about the rotation axis R. .

In one embodiment, the second connection member 180 is connected to the circuit board 170 , the third portion 181 connected to the electric element 196 (eg, the substrate portion 197 of the electric element 196 ). It may include a fourth part 182 that is formed, and a second helical part 183 that connects the third part 181 and the fourth part 182 and extends helically about the rotation axis R. .

12 , the first connecting member 160 and the second connecting member 180 may be formed to be symmetrical with respect to the circuit board 170 . In one embodiment, the first portion 161 , the second portion 162 , the third portion 181 , and the fourth portion 182 may extend a certain length in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R. can

In one embodiment, the first helical portion 163 and the second helical portion 183 may be wound in substantially the same direction. The first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 may be wound (eg, see FIG. 7 ) in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R. For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①), the first spiral portion 163 is counterclockwise from the first portion 161 to the second portion 162 . direction can be wound. The second spiral portion 183 is wound in a counterclockwise direction from the third portion 181 to the fourth portion 182 when the second spiral portion 183 is viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①) ( For example, see FIG. 7).

In one embodiment, when the first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 are wound in the first rotational direction R1, the first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 are, When the circuit board 170 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 , the second part 162 and the fourth part 182 rotate in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R can be wrapped with In addition, when the circuit board 170 rotates in the second rotation direction R2 , the first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 are formed by the second portion 162 and the fourth portion 182 . As it rotates in the second rotation direction R2, it may be unwound about the rotation axis R. For example, the first helical portion 163 and the second helical portion 183 are relative to each other in the second state (eg, FIG. 7(b) ) than in the first state (eg, FIG. 7(a)). to form a tightly wound shape.

According to the illustrated embodiment, in the first connection member 160 and the second connection member 180 , the first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 may be wound in the same direction, but must be It is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

In another embodiment (not shown), the first spiral portion 163 and the second spiral portion 183 may be wound in opposite directions. The first spiral portion 163 is wound in a first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R, and the second spiral portion 183 is wound around the rotational axis R in a second rotational direction R2. can be wound with For example, when the first spiral portion 163 is viewed in the first rotational axis direction (①), the first spiral portion 163 is counterclockwise from the first portion 161 to the second portion 162 . direction (see, for example, FIG. 7 ). The second spiral portion 183 is, when the second spiral portion 183 is viewed in the first rotation axis direction (①), from the third portion 181 to the fourth portion 182 is wound in a clockwise direction (eg : see Fig. 8) can be.

According to the other embodiment, when the circuit board 170 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the first spiral portion 163 rotates the second portion 162 in the first rotation direction R1. Accordingly, it may be wound around the rotation axis R, and the second spiral portion 183 may be unwound about the rotation axis R as the fourth portion 182 rotates in the first rotation direction R1. . When the circuit board 170 rotates in the second rotation direction R2, the first spiral portion 163 rotates the rotation axis R as the second portion 162 rotates in the second rotation direction R2. It may be unwound to the center, and the second spiral portion 183 may be wound around the rotation axis R as the fourth portion 182 rotates in the second rotation direction R2 . For example, the first spiral portion 163 forms a relatively tightly wound shape in the second state (eg, in FIG. 7 (b)) than in the first state (eg, in (a) of FIG. 7), The second spiral portion 183 may form a relatively tightly wound shape in the first state (eg, (a) of FIG. 8 ) than in the second state (eg, (b) of FIG. 8 ).

Referring to FIG. 13 , in a network environment 1300 according to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 communicates with the electronic device 1302 through a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network), or 2 It may communicate with the electronic device 1304 or the server 1308 through the network 1399 (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 may communicate with the electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 includes a processor 1320 , a memory 1330 , an input module 1350 , a sound output module 1355 , a display module 1360 , an audio module 1370 , and a sensor module ( 1376), interface 1377, connection terminal 1378, haptic module 1379, camera module 1380, power management module 1388, battery 1389, communication module 1390, subscriber identification module 1396 , or an antenna module 1397 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 1378 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1301 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 1376 , camera module 1380 , or antenna module 1397 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 1360 ). can be

The processor 1320, for example, executes software (eg, a program 1340) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1301 connected to the processor 1320 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 1320 may store a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 1376 or the communication module 1390 ) into the volatile memory 1332 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 1332 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1334 . According to an embodiment, the processor 1320 is a main processor 1321 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 1323 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 1301 includes a main processor 1321 and a sub-processor 1323 , the sub-processor 1323 uses less power than the main processor 1321 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The coprocessor 1323 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 1321 .

The co-processor 1323 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 1321 while the main processor 1321 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 1321 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1321, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the display module 1360, the sensor module 1376, or the communication module 1390) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the co-processor 1323 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 1380 or the communication module 1390). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1323 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 1301 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 1308). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 1330 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the processor 1320 or the sensor module 1376 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 1340 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 1330 may include a volatile memory 1332 or a non-volatile memory 1334 .

The program 1340 may be stored as software in the memory 1330 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1342 , middleware 1344 , or an application 1346 .

The input module 1350 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 1320 ) of the electronic device 1301 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 . The input module 1350 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 1355 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1301 . The sound output module 1355 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.

The display module 1360 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 . The display module 1360 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 1360 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 1370 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1370 acquires a sound through the input module 1350 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 1355 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1301 . The electronic device 1302) (eg, a speaker or headphones) may output sound.

The sensor module 1376 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1301 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1376 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 1377 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 1301 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 1377 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 1378 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1378 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 1379 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can recognize through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1380 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1380 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1388 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1301 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 1388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 1389 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1301 . According to an embodiment, the battery 1389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1390 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1301 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 , the electronic device 1304 , or the server 1308 ). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 1390 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 1320 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1390 is a wireless communication module 1392 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1394 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1399 (eg, legacy). It may communicate with the external electronic device 1304 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 1392 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1396 within a communication network, such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 . The electronic device 1301 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 1392 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 1392 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 1392 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 1392 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1301 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1304 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 1399 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1392 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 1397 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1397 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1397 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1390 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1390 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 1397 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 1397 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 1301 and the external electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 connected to the second network 1399 . Each of the external

electronic devices

1302 and 1304 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 1301 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations executed by the electronic device 1301 may be executed by one or more external

electronic devices

1302 , 1304 , or 1308 . For example, when the electronic device 1301 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 1301 may instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 1301 . The electronic device 1301 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 1301 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1304 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. The server 1308 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 1304 or the server 1308 may be included in the second network 1399 . The electronic device 1301 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing 110 having an opening 111 formed therein; The roller 150 and the roller 150 disposed inside the housing 110 have a rotation axis R formed therein, and are mounted on the housing 110 so as to be rotatable about the rotation axis R. combined; It is coupled to the roller 150 and configured to be wound around the roller 150 or unrolled from the roller 150 in response to the rotation directions R1 and R2 of the roller 150 . a display module 120, wherein the display module 120 is configured to move into or out of the housing 110 through the opening 111; a circuit board 170 disposed inside the roller 150 and rotating about the rotation axis R together with the roller 150; a camera module 140 electrically connected to the circuit board 170; and a first connection member 160 disposed inside the housing 110 and electrically connecting the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 to each other, wherein the first connection member 160 includes: A first helical portion 163 helically extending about the rotation axis R may be included.

In various embodiments, the first connection member 160 is connected to the camera module 140, and is a second spaced apart from the rotation axis R by a first distance in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis R. A second part ( 162), wherein the first spiral portion 163 has a first area 163a connected to the first portion 161 and a second area 163b connected to the second portion 162) and at least a portion thereof may extend to be positioned between the first part 161 and the second part 162 .

In various embodiments, the first portion 161 is substantially parallel to the rotation axis R from the first region 163a of the first spiral portion 163 toward the camera module 140 . direction, and the second portion 162 is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation R from the second region 163b of the first spiral portion 163 toward the circuit board 170 . direction can be extended.

In various embodiments, when the roller 150 rotates about the rotation axis R, the first distance and the second distance may be maintained substantially the same.

In various embodiments, the camera module 140 is fixedly coupled to the housing 110 , and the first spiral portion 163 is formed when the roller 150 rotates about the rotation axis R. , the second region 163b may be configured to rotate about the rotation axis R together with the circuit board 170 .

In various embodiments, the camera module 140 is rotatably coupled to the housing 110 about the rotation axis R and the roller 150 independently, and the first spiral part 163 is , when the roller 150 and/or the camera module 140 rotates about the rotation axis R, the first area 163a moves along with the camera module 140 along the rotation axis R ), and the second region 163b may be configured to rotate about the rotation axis R together with the circuit board 170 .

In various embodiments, the first connection member 160 extends from the second part 162 to the first part 161 when the roller 150 and/or the camera module 140 rotates. The number of times the virtual extension line E extending in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis R passes through the first spiral portion 163 may be configured to vary.

In various embodiments, the display module 120 is unwound from the roller 150 when the roller 150 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R, and the housing (110) The area exposed to the outside increases, and when the roller 150 rotates in a second rotational direction R2 opposite to the first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R, It is wound around the roller 150 and may be configured to reduce an area exposed to the outside of the housing 110 .

In various embodiments, the first spiral portion 163 moves from the first portion 161 to the second portion 162 in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R. It is formed in a wound shape, and when the roller 150 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the second part 162 moves in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R. , and the number of windings of the first spiral part 163 about the rotation axis R may increase.

In various embodiments, the first spiral part 163 moves from the first part 161 to the second part 162 in the second rotation direction R2 about the rotation axis R. It is formed in a wound shape, and when the roller 150 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the second part 162 moves in the first rotation direction R1 about the rotation axis R. , and the number of windings of the first spiral part 163 about the rotation axis R may decrease.

In various embodiments, the second housing 130 is rotatably coupled to one side of the housing 110 and forms the exterior of the electronic device 100 together with the housing 110; The camera module 140 may be disposed inside the second housing 130 and configured to rotate independently of the roller 150 together with the second housing 130 .

In various embodiments, a first locking protrusion 193 disposed on the second housing 130 and a second locking protrusion 194 disposed on the housing 110 to engage with the first locking protrusion 193 It further includes, wherein the second housing 130 is a first rotational direction (R1) or the second until the first locking protrusion 193 comes into contact with the second locking protrusion 194. Rotation may be possible in a second rotational direction R2 opposite to the first rotational direction R1.

In various embodiments, an accommodating space 153 in which the circuit board 170 is disposed is formed inside the roller 150 , and at least a portion of the first spiral portion 163 is in the accommodating space 153 . can be accepted.

In various embodiments, the display module 120 includes a display panel 121 and a support member 122 attached to a rear surface of the display panel 121 , and the support member 122 is the rotation axis. It may include a plurality of support bars (bar) extending long in a direction parallel to (R).

In various embodiments, it is surrounded by the first helical portion (163), the guide bar (192) extending in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation (R); further comprising, the first helical portion Reference numeral 163 may be configured to be wound or unwound around the guide bar 192 when the roller 150 rotates.

In various embodiments, the electrical component 196; and a second connecting member 180 electrically connecting the electric element 196 and the circuit board 170 to each other, wherein the electric element 196 and the camera module 140 include the housing 110 ), the second connection member 180 may include a second helical portion 183 helically extending around the rotation axis R.

In various embodiments, a third housing 195 that is rotatably coupled to one side of the housing 110 and forms an exterior of the electronic device 100 together with the housing 110; The electric element 196 is disposed inside the third housing 195 to rotate together with the third housing 195 , and to rotate about the rotation axis R independently of the roller 150 . can be configured.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing 110 having an opening 111 formed therein; A roller 150 rotatably coupled to the inside of the housing 110 in a first rotational direction R1 or a second rotational direction R2 opposite to the first rotational direction R1 about the rotational axis R ), the rotation axis (R) is formed inside the roller (150); A display module 120 wound around the roller 150 and movable into or out of the housing 110 through the opening 111 according to the rotation directions R1 and R2 of the roller 150 , the When the roller 150 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the display module 120 moves to the outside of the housing 110, and the roller 150 rotates in the second rotation direction R2. is configured to move into the housing 110 when rotating with ; a circuit board (170) accommodated in the roller (150) and configured to rotate about the rotation axis (R) together with the roller (150); a camera module 140 coupled to the housing 110 so as to be separated from rotation of the roller 150; and a connection member 160 electrically connecting the camera module 140 and the circuit board 170 to each other, wherein the connection member 160 includes a first part ( 161), a second part 162 connected to the circuit board 170, and the rotation axis R of the roller 150 extending from the first part 161 to the second part 162 and a spiral portion 163 formed in a shape wound around a first state (S1) that becomes the first state (S1) and a second state (S2) in which the display module 120 is maximally exposed to the outside of the housing 110 by rotating the roller 150 in the first rotation direction R1. and, when the helical portion 163 is transformed from the first state S1 to the second state S2, at least a portion of the helical portion 163 is rotated about the rotation axis R in the first rotation direction R1. rotated to, and when transformed from the second state (S2) to the first state (S1), at least a portion of the rotation axis (R) may be configured to rotate in the second rotation direction (R2). have.

In various embodiments, the first portion 161 extends from the first region 163a of the spiral portion 163 toward the camera module 140 in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R and the second portion 162 extends in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis R from the second region 163b of the spiral portion 163 toward the circuit board 170 , The first portion 161 and the second portion 162 may include a material having relatively greater rigidity than the spiral portion 163 .

In various embodiments, the camera module 140 is rotatably coupled to the housing 110 about the rotation axis R, and the first part 161 is Rotation is possible about the rotation axis R, and the second part 162 may be able to rotate about the rotation axis R together with the circuit board 170 .

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of the present document are stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1336 or external memory 1338) readable by a machine (eg, electronic devices 100 and 1301). It may be implemented as software (eg, a program 1340) including the above instructions. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 1320 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 100 or 1301 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store™) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

In an electronic device,

a housing having an opening formed therein;

a roller disposed inside the housing, the roller having a rotation shaft formed therein and coupled to the housing to be rotatable about the rotation shaft;

A display module coupled to the roller and configured to be rolled around or unrolled from the roller in response to a rotational direction of the roller, the display module being connected to the inside or outside of the housing through the opening configured to go to;

a circuit board disposed inside the roller and rotating about the rotation axis together with the roller;

a camera module electrically connected to the circuit board; and

a first connecting member disposed inside the housing and electrically connecting the camera module and the circuit board;

and the first connecting member includes a first helical portion helically extending about the rotation axis.
The method according to claim 1

The first connecting member,

Connected to the camera module and connected to the circuit board and a first portion spaced apart from the rotation axis by a first distance in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis from the rotation axis, the second portion in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis from the rotation axis Further comprising a second portion spaced apart by a second distance different from the first distance,

The first spiral portion,

An electronic device comprising a first region connected to the first portion and a second region connected to the second portion, wherein at least a portion extends to be positioned between the first portion and the second portion.
3. The method according to claim 2,

the first portion extends from the first region of the first helical portion toward the camera module in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation;

and the second portion extends from the second region of the first helical portion toward the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation.
3. The method according to claim 2,

and when the roller rotates about the axis of rotation, the first distance and the second distance remain substantially the same.
3. The method according to claim 2,

The camera module is fixedly coupled to the housing,

The first spiral portion,

and when the roller rotates about the rotation axis, the second region rotates about the rotation axis together with the circuit board.
3. The method according to claim 2,

The camera module is rotatably coupled to the housing about the rotation axis and independently of the roller,

The first spiral portion,

When at least one of the roller or the camera module rotates about the rotation axis, the first area rotates about the rotation axis together with the camera module, and the second area rotates the rotation axis together with the circuit board An electronic device configured to rotate about a center.
7. The method of claim 6,

The first connecting member,

When at least one of the roller or the camera module rotates, the number of times an imaginary extension line extending in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis from the second part to the first part passes through the first spiral part varies. Consisting of, an electronic device.
3. The method according to claim 2,

The display module is

When the roller rotates in the first rotational direction about the rotation axis, it is released from the roller and the area exposed to the outside of the housing increases,

and when the roller rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction about the rotational axis, an area wound around the roller and exposed to the outside of the housing is reduced.
9. The method of claim 8,

The first spiral portion is formed in a shape wound in the first rotational direction about the rotational axis as it goes from the first portion to the second portion,

When the roller rotates in the first rotational direction,

The second portion rotates in the first rotational direction about the rotation axis, and the number of turns of the first spiral portion about the rotation axis increases.
9. The method of claim 8,

The first spiral portion is formed in a shape wound in the second rotation direction about the rotation axis as it goes from the first portion to the second portion,

When the roller rotates in the first rotational direction,

and the second portion rotates in the first rotational direction about the rotational axis, and the number of turns of the first spiral portion about the rotational axis decreases.
The method according to claim 1,

A second housing that is rotatably coupled to one side of the housing and forms an exterior of the electronic device together with the housing;

The camera module is disposed inside the second housing, and is configured to rotate independently of the roller together with the second housing.
12. The method of claim 11,

A first locking protrusion disposed on the second housing and a locking structure including a second locking protrusion disposed on the housing to engage the first locking protrusion;

The second housing is rotatable in a first rotational direction or in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction until the first locking projection comes into contact with the second locking projection.
The method according to claim 1,

An accommodating space in which the circuit board is disposed is formed inside the roller,

at least a portion of the first helical portion is received in the receiving space.
The method according to claim 1,

A guide bar surrounded by the first helical portion and extending in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation; further comprising,

and the first helical portion is configured to be wound or unwound about the guide bar when the roller rotates.
The method according to claim 1,

electrical elements; and

A second connection member electrically connecting the electrical element and the circuit board; further comprising:

The electric element and the camera module are located on both sides of the housing in the direction of the rotation axis,

and the second connecting member includes a second helical portion extending helically about the rotation axis.