WO2022119411A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant un espace de compensation de structure - Google Patents

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WO2022119411A1
WO2022119411A1 PCT/KR2021/018299 KR2021018299W WO2022119411A1 WO 2022119411 A1 WO2022119411 A1 WO 2022119411A1 KR 2021018299 W KR2021018299 W KR 2021018299W WO 2022119411 A1 WO2022119411 A1 WO 2022119411A1
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  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device including a structure for compensating for a gap between a rollable electronic device.
  • electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer to satisfy consumers' purchasing desires.
  • These electronic devices are being transformed from a uniform rectangular shape to a variety of shapes.
  • the electronic device may have various deformable structures that are convenient to carry and use a large-screen display when used.
  • the electronic device may include a structure that is deformable so that the display area can be expanded.
  • a flexible display may have a structure of a type such as foldable, slideable, and/or rollable.
  • a slideable or rollable electronic device has a flexible display, and for portability, a partial area may be unfolded in a folded or rolled state.
  • the electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing that are movably coupled in a manner that is at least partially fitted together.
  • the electronic device may be coupled such that the first housing at least partially protrudes from the second housing in an open state, and automatically transitions to an open state and a closed state when a drive system is included therein.
  • a rollable device is a state in which two housings joined to be partially fitted when transitioning from a closed state (rolling-in) to an open state (rolling-out) exist in a state in which a gap exists. can be deformed. Accordingly, a gap (eg, a separation, a gap, or a space) may be generated between the housings, and foreign substances may flow into the rollable electronic device through the gap, thereby causing a malfunction.
  • a gap eg, a separation, a gap, or a space
  • An electronic device as a housing, includes a first plate including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and surrounds at least a portion of the first plate.
  • a first housing including a first side frame forming a first space to form a first space, and a second including a third surface facing the same direction as the first surface and a fourth surface facing the opposite direction to the third surface
  • a second housing including a plate and a second side frame forming a second space to surround at least a portion of the second plate, wherein the first housing includes at least a portion of the first side frame
  • a flexible display coupled to at least a portion of a side frame slidably in a first direction and movably disposed between an open state and a closed state with respect to the second housing, wherein at least a portion of the third surface is transversely and a flat portion extending across the surface, and a bendable portion extending from the flat portion, wherein the first housing is positioned
  • the bendable portion When transitioned, at least a portion of the bendable portion is a flexible display exposed to form a substantially same plane as the flat portion, and a gap compensating structure, disposed on the second side frame, wherein the first housing is in the closed state Including an elastic member that forms an elastic force in a third space direction generated in the second housing by transition to the open state, and a blocking member movably disposed between the second space and the third space, As the state transitions from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the blocking member may sequentially move in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the planar portion among the directions of the third space to block the third space. .
  • a gap compensating structure in an open state of the rollable electronic device, may be provided to compensate for a gap between the two housings, and the gap compensating structure prevents the inflow of foreign substances to the roller It can help to secure the operational reliability of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B are front perspective views of an electronic device showing a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 3A and 3B are front perspective views of an electronic device showing a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating a partially coupled state of the electronic device of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 5A and 5B are plan views of an electronic device showing a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 5C is a plan view of an electronic device including a gap compensation structure in a partially opened state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 6A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 6a-6a of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 6B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 6b-6b of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 7a-7a of FIG. 5B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7b-7b of FIGS. 5B and/or 5C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an electronic device in which components are partially separated, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device viewed along line A-A of FIG. 8 including a gap compensation structure in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 10A, 10B, and 10C are a plan view and a cross-sectional view of an electronic device illustrating an operating state of a gap compensating structure as it transitions from a closed state to an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 11A is a perspective view of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 11B is a plan view of a partial structure of an electronic device including a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 11C is an operational view illustrating an operating state of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 13A and 13B are cross-sectional views illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 15A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 6b-6b of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 15B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7b-7b of FIGS. 5B and/or 5C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 and the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (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).
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 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 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • 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 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 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 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 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 one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 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 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (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 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 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 a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 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 a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 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)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes 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 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include 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).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • 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 designated 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.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • 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 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 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.
  • 2A and 2B are front perspective views of an electronic device 200 illustrating a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 3A and 3B are front perspective views of an electronic device 200 illustrating a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 that is at least partially movably coupled to the first housing 210 .
  • the first housing 210 includes a first plate 211 and a first side frame 212 extending in a substantially vertical direction (eg, in the z-axis direction) along the edges of the first plate 211 . ) may be included.
  • the first side frame 212 includes a first side 2121 , a second side 2122 extending from one end of the first side 2121 , and the other end of the first side 2121 .
  • a third side 2123 may be included.
  • the first housing 210 is at least partially closed from the outside through the first plate 211 and the first side frame 212 in a first space (eg, the first space 2001 in FIG. 4A ). )) may be included.
  • the second housing 220 includes the second plate 221 and the second side frame 222 extending in a substantially vertical direction (eg, in the z-axis direction) along the edges of the second plate 221 . ) may be included.
  • the second side frame 222 extends from one end of the fourth side 2221 and the fourth side 2221 facing in the opposite direction to the first side 2121, the second side 2122 It may include a sixth side 2223 that extends from the other end of the fifth side 2222 and the fourth side 2221 that are at least partially coupled to the third side 2123 and is at least partially coupled with the third side 2223 .
  • the fourth side 2221 may extend from a structure other than the second plate 221 (eg, the second guide plate 250 of FIG. 4A ) and be coupled to the second plate 221 .
  • the second housing 220 is a second space at least partially closed from the outside through the second plate 221 and the second side frame 222 (eg, the second space 2002 in FIG. 4A ). )) may be included.
  • the first plate 211 and the second plate 221 may be disposed to at least partially form the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • first plate 211 , the second plate 221 , the first side frame 212 , and the second side frame 222 may include polymers, coated or tinted glass, ceramics, metals (eg, aluminum, stainless steel). (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing.
  • the electronic device 200 may include the flexible display 230 disposed to receive support from the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
  • the flexible display 230 extends from the flat portion (eg, the flat portion 231 of FIG. 4A ) supported by the second housing 220 and the flat portion 231, and the first housing ( It may include a bendable portion supported by 210 (eg, the bendable portion 232 of FIG. 4A ).
  • the bendable portion 232 of the flexible display 230 may include a first space (eg, the first space of FIG. 4A ) of the first housing 210 in a state in which the electronic device 200 is closed.
  • the electronic device 200 is a rollable type electronic device in which the display screen of the flexible display 230 is expanded according to an opening operation according to the movement of the first housing 210 from the second housing 200 .
  • the first housing 210 is at least partially inserted into the second space of the second housing 220 (eg, the second space 2002 of FIG. 4A ), It can be coupled in a flowable manner in the direction 1 shown.
  • the electronic device 200 in the closed state, the electronic device 200 combines the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 so that the first side 2121 and the fourth side 2221 have a first distance d1. state can be maintained.
  • the first side 2121 of the electronic device 200 has a second separation distance d protruding from the fourth side 2221 by a predetermined distance d2.
  • a state in which the housing 210 protrudes from the second housing 220 may be maintained.
  • the flexible display 230 in an open state, the flexible display 230 may be supported by the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 so that both ends have curved edges formed in a curved shape.
  • the electronic device 200 is disposed in a first space (eg, a first space 2001 of FIG. 4A ) and/or a second space (eg, a second space 2002 of FIG. 4A ). It may automatically transition to an open state and a closed state through a driving unit (eg, the driving unit 260 of FIG. 4A ).
  • a driving unit eg, the driving unit 260 of FIG. 4A
  • the processor of the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the first housing 210 may be manually protruded from the second housing 220 through a user's manipulation.
  • the first housing 210 may protrude to a desired protrusion amount by the user, and thus the screen of the flexible display 230 may be varied to have various display areas.
  • the processor of the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the electronic device 200 includes an input device 203 , a sound output device 206 and 207 , sensor modules 204 and 217 , camera modules 205 and 216 , a connector port 208 , It may include at least one of a key input device (not shown) and an indicator (not shown). In another embodiment, in the electronic device 200, at least one of the above-described components may be omitted or other components may be additionally included.
  • the input device 203 may include a microphone 203 .
  • the input device 203 may include a plurality of microphones 203 arranged to detect the direction of sound.
  • the sound output device 206 , 207 may include speakers 206 , 207 .
  • the speakers 206 and 207 may include an external speaker 206 and a receiver 207 for a call.
  • the microphone 203 or the connector port 208 may also be formed to have substantially the same configuration.
  • the sound output devices 206 and 207 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that is operated while the separate speaker hole 206 is excluded.
  • the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state.
  • the sensor modules 204 and 217 are, for example, the first sensor module 204 (eg, proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front side of the second housing 220 and/or the second housing 220 . It may include a second sensor module 217 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the rear side.
  • the first sensor module 204 may be disposed under the flexible display 230 in the second housing 220 .
  • the first sensor module 204 includes a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor 204, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, At least one of an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor may be further included.
  • TOF time of flight
  • IR infrared
  • the camera devices 205 and 216 are disposed on the back of the first camera device 205 and the second housing 220 disposed on the front of the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 . It may include an arranged second camera device 216 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 positioned near the second camera device 216 .
  • the camera devices 205 , 216 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
  • the first camera device 205 may be disposed under the flexible display 230 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area of the flexible display 230 .
  • the flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
  • two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna (not shown).
  • the at least one antenna may wirelessly communicate with, for example, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1 ) or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.
  • the antenna may include a legacy antenna, a mmWave antenna, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
  • the antenna structure may be formed through at least a portion of the first side frame 212 and/or the second side frame 222 made of metal.
  • 4A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 4B is a perspective view illustrating a partially coupled state of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 200 moves at least partially with the first housing 210 , the first guide plate 240 positioned in the first housing 210 , and the first housing 210 .
  • the second housing 220 which is movably coupled to the second housing 220, is positioned in the second housing 220, and the second guide plate 250 is movably coupled to the first guide plate 240, the first housing 210 and the first
  • the driving unit disposed in the first space 2001 between the first guide plates 240, the flexible display 2300 positioned to receive the support of the first guide plate 240 and the second guide plate 250, and in the open state,
  • a gap compensating structure 300 provided to compensate for a gap (eg, a third space) spaced apart between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be included.
  • the first housing 210 includes a first plate 211 and a first side frame 212 extending in a substantially vertical direction (eg, z-axis direction) along the edges of the first plate 211 . ) may be included.
  • the first side frame 212 extends from the first side 2121 side, the second side 2122 extending from one end of the first side 2121, and the other end of the first side 2121 side. It may include a third side 2123 that is
  • the first housing 210 is a first space (2001) that is at least partially closed from the outside through the first guide plate 240, the first plate 211, and the first side frame 212. may include
  • the second housing 220 includes the second plate 221 and the second side frame 222 extending in a substantially vertical direction (eg, in the z-axis direction) along the edges of the second plate 221 . ) may be included.
  • the second housing 220 is formed extending from one end of the second guide plate 250 and facing the first side 2121 in the opposite direction to the fourth side 2221, the second plate (221) a fifth side 2222 that extends from at least a portion of the second side 2122 and at least partially engages the second side 2122 and at least a portion of the second plate 221 that is at least partially engaged with the third side 2123
  • a sixth side 2223 may be included.
  • the fourth side 2221 may be formed to extend from the second plate 221 instead of the second guide plate 250 and be connected to the fifth side 2222 and the sixth side 2223 .
  • the second housing 220 is a second space (2002) that is at least partially closed from the outside through the second guide plate 250, the second plate 221, and the second side frame 222.
  • the first guide plate 240 and the second guide plate 250 may include a guide structure.
  • the first guide plate 240 may include at least one guide protrusion 241 protruding to the outside.
  • the second guide plate 250 may include at least one guide slit 251 formed at a position corresponding to the at least one guide protrusion 241 .
  • the first guide plate 240 may be guided in the x-axis direction with respect to the second guide plate 250 as the guide protrusion 241 is inserted into the guide slit 251 .
  • the first housing 210 to which the first guide plate 240 is fixed may also be guided in the x-axis direction with respect to the second housing 220 to which the second guide plate 250 is fixed.
  • the electronic device 200 may have an additional guide structure through structural change of each of the housings 210 and 220 .
  • a guide rib (not shown) formed on the inner surface of the second side surface 2122 of the first housing 210 is formed on the inner surface of the fifth side surface 2222 of the second housing 220 .
  • the opening and closing of the first housing 210 may be induced in a manner guided in the x-axis direction along the guide rail (eg, the guide rail 2224 of FIG. 9 ).
  • the electronic device 200 may include a driving unit 260 fixed to the first space 211 between the first guide plate 240 and the first plate 211 .
  • the driving unit 260 may include at least one driving motor 261 and a pinion gear 262 rotating by receiving a driving force of the driving motor 261 .
  • the pinion gear 262 is a rack gear formed on the bottom surface of the second guide plate 250 ( rack gear) (eg, the rack gear 252 of FIG. 6A ). Accordingly, according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262 meshed with the rack gear 252 formed on the second guide plate 250, the first housing 210 is opened and closed with respect to the second housing 220 in the x-axis direction.
  • the electronic device 200 may include the flexible display 230 disposed to receive support from the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
  • the flexible display 230 includes a flat portion 231 supported by the second housing 220 and a bendable portion extending from the flat portion 231 and supported by the first housing 210 . (232).
  • the bendable part 232 may be disposed so as not to be exposed to the outside in the first space 2001 of the first housing 210 in a closed state of the electronic device 200 , In an open state, the device 200 may be exposed to the outside so as to extend from the flat portion 231 while being supported by the first housing 210 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a gap compensation structure 300 disposed in the second space 2002 .
  • the gap compensating structure 300 compensates (eg, shielding, closing, or It may include a blocking member 310 for sealing) and a plurality of coil springs S1 (eg, the elastic member 320 of FIG. 5C ) for pressing the blocking member 310 in the direction of the gap portion.
  • the electronic device 200 in the open state, may prevent the inflow of foreign substances into the gap between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 through the gap compensating structure 300 . have.
  • 5A and 5B are plan views of an electronic device 200 illustrating a closed state and an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 5C is a plan view of an electronic device including a gap compensation structure in a partially opened state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • substantially most of the first housing 210 is introduced into the second space 2002 of the second housing 220 , and the first side Only 2121 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside.
  • a portion of the first housing 210 protrudes from the second housing 220 in the first direction (direction 1) by a predetermined amount through a sliding operation. can be In this case, a portion of the second side 2121 and a portion of the third side 2221 of the first housing 210 may also be exposed to the outside.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are slidably coupled to each other, and in a closed state, not two housings, but one housing (slimming of the electronic device and to form a beautiful appearance) and may be combined in a fitting manner.
  • the electronic device 200 in the open state, has a gap 2003 generated between the first housing 210 spaced apart from the second housing 220 (hereinafter, 'third housing'). space').
  • this third space 2003 may be connected to the second space 2002, and foreign substances introduced into the third space 2003 in an open state are transferred to the second space 2002 and the first space ( 2001) may cause a malfunction of the electronic device 200 .
  • a gap compensation structure provided to close the third space 2003 (eg, a gap portion) generated in the first housing 210 . (300) may be included.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 is disposed in the second space 2002 when the electronic device 200 is in a closed state, and is moved from the second space 2002 when the electronic device 200 is in an open state. It may be configured to move to the third space 2003 .
  • the gap compensation structure 300 may be configured to operate in association with the movement of the first housing 210 .
  • the gap compensating structure 300 moves from the second space 2002 to the third space 2003 and closes the third space 2003 as it transitions to the open state.
  • a blocking member 310 and It supports the blocking member 310 and may include an elastic member 320 located in the second space.
  • the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 is perpendicular to the first direction (direction 1) in which the first housing 210 is opened in the second space 2002, and the second direction (direction 2) (eg :
  • the third space 2003 may be configured to be closed by moving in a third direction (3 direction) (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the z-axis direction.
  • the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 is interrupted by the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 in the closed state of the electronic device 200 while receiving the second housing It may be disposed in the second space 2002 of 220 .
  • the blocking member 310 may be supported through the elastic member 320 .
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may be configured to operate in association with the movement of the first housing 210 .
  • the blocking member 310 may include an inclined surface 313 formed in a region corresponding to the end of the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 .
  • the inclined portion 313 when the electronic device 200 transitions from the open state to the closed state, the inclined portion 313 receives pressure from the end of the second side 2122 and moves the blocking member 310 to the third space ( 2003) to the second space 2002 may be formed to have an inclination angle.
  • the second side surface 2122 may be formed to have an inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface 313 of the blocking member 310 .
  • the inclined surface of the second side surface 2122 and the inclined portion 313 of the blocking member 310 when the electronic device 200 is in an open state, the inclined surface of the second side surface 2122 and the inclined portion 313 of the blocking member 310 may be in surface contact.
  • the blocking member 310 may be configured as a set of a plurality of segmented blocks (eg, segmented blocks 311 of FIG. 11A ).
  • Each of the plurality of segmental blocks 311 is formed by the elastic force of the elastic member 320 according to the movement of the second side surface 2122 of the first housing 210 that presses the segmental block 311 when transitioning to the open state. It can be pressurized to move from the second space 2002 to the third space 2003 .
  • each of the plurality of segment blocks 311 compresses the elastic member 320 by pressing the second side 2122 of the moving first housing 210 when the transition to the closed state is applied to the third space ( 2003) to the second space 2002.
  • the plurality of segment blocks 311 included in the blocking member 310 sequentially and/or continuously form the third space 2003 corresponding to the region where the end of the second side 2122 is located.
  • the blocking member 310 may be formed to have the same material and/or the same color as those of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . In another embodiment, the blocking member 310 may be formed to have a different material (eg, a metal material) and/or a different color from the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
  • a different material eg, a metal material
  • the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 is, in an open state, a first direction in which the first housing 210 is opened (direction 1) and a second direction in which the flexible display 230 faces.
  • the third space 2003 may be configured to be closed by moving in a direction (eg, the z-axis direction or the direction 2 in FIG. 15A ). This is considered while having the same closing effect as described above, when spatial design for moving the blocking member 310 in the third direction (eg, the y-axis direction) in the second space 2002 is not easy. It can be a modified configuration that can be.
  • 6A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 6a-6a of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 6B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 6b-6b of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 7a-7a of FIG. 5B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 7B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7b-7b of FIGS. 5B and/or 5C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • substantially most of the first housing 210 is the second space 2002 of the second housing 220 .
  • the pinion gear of the driving unit 260 fixed to the first space 2001 between the first guide plate 240 of the first housing 210 and the first plate 211 . 262 may be meshed with the rack gear 252 disposed on the rear surface of the second guide plate 250 of the second housing 220 .
  • the bendable portion 232 may be supported by the rollable module 270 and introduced into the first space 2001 .
  • the electronic device 200 may be disposed in the first space 2001 and the second space 2002 , and may include a rollable module 270 for supporting the flexible display 230 .
  • the rollable module 270 may include a plurality of bars connected to each other to be bendable, and the first support shaft 271 and the second space are disposed in the first space 2001 . After being at least partially wound around the second support shaft 272 disposed in 2002 , it may be disposed to support the rear surface of the flexible display 230 .
  • the rollable module 270 may provide rigidity for display manipulation by supporting the rear surface of the flexible display 230 .
  • the first support shaft 271 and the second support shaft 272 may be connected through an elastic holding member 273 for maintaining elasticity of the flexible display 230 .
  • the processor of the electronic device 200 may control the driving unit 260 to rotate the pinion gear 262 .
  • the first housing 210 may be moved in the first direction (direction 1) through the pinion gear 262 that rotates on the meshed rack gear 252 .
  • the bendable portion 232 of the flexible display 230 introduced into the first space 2001 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside in a manner extending from the flat portion 231 .
  • the gap compensation structure (eg, the gap compensation structure 300 of FIG. 5C ) may be disposed to be interrupted by the second side surface 2122 in the second space 2002 when in a closed state.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 includes the blocking member 310 and the blocking member 310 movably disposed from the second space 2002 to the third space 2003 in the third space 2003 . It may include a plurality of coil springs S1 (eg, the elastic member 320 of FIG. 5C ) for pressing in the direction.
  • the second side 2122 is also moved together with the first housing 210 , and is intercepted by the second side 2122 .
  • the blocking member 310 disposed in the second space 2002 is directed toward the third space 2003 through the pressure of the coil spring (eg, the elastic member 320 in FIG. 5C ) in the third direction (3 direction) ( Example: By protruding in the y-axis direction of FIG. 4A ), the third space 2003 may be closed. Accordingly, foreign substances flowing into the third space 2003 may be blocked by the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 .
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an electronic device in which components are partially separated, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the first housing As the second side 2122 of the 210 moves, a third space (eg, in FIG. 5B ) connecting the outside of the electronic device 200 and the second space (eg, the second space 2002 of FIG. 5B ) A third space 2003) may be formed.
  • the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 When the electronic device 200 is in the closed state, the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 may be in a state of at least partially covering the second side 2122 of the first housing 210, and may be in an open state.
  • the space in which the second side surface 2122 of the first housing 210 is located in a closed state is opened to form a third space (eg, FIG. 2003 ).
  • the third space 2003 is generated while the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 moves according to the transition to the open state of the electronic device 200 .
  • the gap compensation structure may be arranged to sequentially compensate the expanded third space 2003 as the transition to the open state progresses.
  • FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device viewed along line A-A of FIG. 8 including a gap compensating structure in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 may be a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 200 in a closed state.
  • the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 may be coupled to at least a portion of the flexible display 230 or disposed to cover a portion of the screen area of the flexible display 230 .
  • a cross-section of the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 may be bent so that a part thereof covers a partial area of the flexible display 230 .
  • a cross-section of the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 may be bent so that a part thereof covers a part of the first housing 210 .
  • the second housing 220 may include a guide rail 2224 structure on at least a portion of the fifth side surface 2122 .
  • the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 may move along the guide rail 2224 while transitioning to the open state or the closed state of the electronic device 200 .
  • the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 moves in a first direction perpendicular to the line A-A of FIG. 8 (eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5B ).
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may be disposed in a portion of the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 .
  • the gap compensating structure 300 includes a blocking member 310 for compensating for the third space and an elastic member 320 for pressing an elastic force to the blocking member 310 , and the elastic member 320 . At least a portion of the fifth side 2222 may be disposed on a portion.
  • the blocking member 310 when the third space 2003 occurs, is a space (eg, a third space) in which the second region 2122 of the first housing 210 does not exist. It is pushed out by the pressure of the 320 , and the third space 2003 can be compensated.
  • at least a portion of the guide rail 2224 may be formed to be bent in the direction of the fifth side 2222 .
  • the bent portion 2225 of the guide rail 2224 can prevent the second side 2122 from being separated from the guide rail 2224 , and the blocking member 310 is the third by the pressure of the elastic member 320 .
  • 10A, 10B, and 10C are a plan view and a cross-sectional view of an electronic device illustrating an operating state of a gap compensating structure as it transitions from a closed state to an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the gap compensating structure 300 in the closed state, may be interrupted by the second side surface 2122 of the first housing 210 .
  • the elastic member 320 of the gap compensating structure 300 is disposed on the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220
  • the blocking member 310 is disposed on the second side surface in the closed state. It can be compressed as interrupted by (2122).
  • the first housing 210 moves in the first direction (eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5B ), while the second side 2122 is also coupled and moved. .
  • the flexible display 230, the first housing 210, and the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 form a gap (eg, : The third space 2003 of FIG. 5B) may occur.
  • the elastic energy stored by the elastic member 320 in the closed state of the electronic device 200 may act to act as an elastic force to the third space 2003
  • the blocking member 310 may be pressed in the direction of the third space 2003 by the elastic force.
  • the blocking member 310 may include a plurality of segment blocks (eg, the segment block 311 of FIG. 11A ).
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may cause the electronic device 200 to transition from an open state to a closed state or In the case of transition from the closed state to the open state, the third space 2003 may be continuously compensated as much as an open gap (eg, the third space 2003 ) is formed. Referring to FIG. 10C , in the case of the blocking member 310 , which has been moved to the third space 2003 , may be interrupted without further movement by the bent portion 2225 formed by the guide rail 2224 .
  • 11A is a perspective view of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 11B is a plan view of a partial structure of an electronic device including a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 11C is an operational view illustrating an operating state of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may include a blocking member 310 and an elastic member 320 that applies pressure due to an elastic force to the blocking member 320 .
  • the blocking member 310 may be disposed together with the elastic member 320 in the second space (eg, the second space 2002 of FIG. 4A ).
  • the elastic member 320 may be formed and disposed as the second space 2002 of the fifth side 2222 of the second housing 220 .
  • the blocking member 310 may form a segmented block 311 structure in the form of a plurality of segments.
  • the structure of the plurality of segmented blocks 311 may mean a shape in which an integral block is segmented into a plurality.
  • the blocking member 310 may have a segmented shape such that the plurality of segment blocks 311 form an inclined surface 313 having an oblique shape.
  • the inclined surfaces 313 formed by each of the adjacent segment blocks 311 may be formed and arranged to surface-contact or substantially surface-contact each other. Referring to FIG. 11B , the inclined surface 313 formed by each of the segment blocks 311 faces at least a part of the moving direction of the first housing 210 based on the case in which the electronic device proceeds from the open state to the closed state.
  • An inclined surface may be formed including an inclination in the direction of being.
  • one segment block 311 includes a first inclined surface 313 formed in a direction at least partially opposite to the first housing 210 and a second inclined surface 315 formed at the other end of the first inclined surface 313 .
  • the first inclined surface 313 may include a flat surface and/or a curved surface in at least a portion thereof.
  • the first inclined surface 313 forms a curved surface in a portion so that the second side (eg, the second side 2122 of FIG. 4A ) moves as it transitions to an open state or a closed state. It is possible to continuously move without jamming while stably in contact with the member 310 .
  • the second slope 315 formed by each segment block 311 may also form a partial curved surface in a portion thereof.
  • the second inclination 315 may not be formed in the case of the segmental block 311e that moves first while transitioning from the closed state to the open state.
  • a third space eg, the third space 2003 of FIG. 5B
  • at least some segment blocks corresponding to the portion in which the third space 2003 is generated ( 311 ) may be pressed in the third space direction (eg, the 3 direction of FIG. 5C ) by the elastic member 320 corresponding to at least a partial region of the generated third space 2003 .
  • the segmented block 311 that is pressed and moved may press the second inclined surface 315 of another adjacent segmental block 311 by the first inclined surface 313 .
  • the elastic force is continuously transmitted, and as it transitions to an open state, the movement of the segment block 311 may occur continuously.
  • the third space 2003 decreases as it transitions to the closed state, and at least some of the segment blocks 311 in contact with the second side 2122, the second side of the first frame 210 ( 2122) can be pressurized.
  • the segmental block 311 may transmit at least a portion of the pressure by the second side men 2122 to the elastic member 320 due to the structure of the inclined surface 313 .
  • the segmental block 311 moves the corresponding elastic member 320 from the third space 2003 to the second space (eg, the second space 2002 in FIG. 4A ) in the direction (eg, the 3 direction in FIG. 5C ).
  • the segmented block 311 that is pressed and moved may press the first inclined surface 313 of the other adjacent segmented block 311 by the second inclined surface 315 .
  • the elastic force is continuously transmitted, and as it transitions to the closed state, the movement of the segmental block 311 may occur continuously.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may include a blocking member 310 and an elastic member 320 , and a second space ( 2222 ) formed by the fifth side surface 2222 of the second housing 220 .
  • at least a portion of the blocking member 310 is the flexible display 230 based on the cut surface 317 cut in at least one surface orthogonal to the first direction (eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5A ). It may be a structure formed to be bent in a direction covering a partial region of the .
  • the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 is a partial area of the flexible display 230 based on a cut surface cut in at least one surface orthogonal to the first direction.
  • the gap compensation structure 300 may be covered or bent to overlap with a partial region of the flexible display 230, and the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 moves as it transitions to the open state.
  • the bent structure 317 of the blocking member 310 may have an effect of protecting a portion of the distal end of the flexible display 230 in an open state.
  • 13A and 13B are cross-sectional views illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first housing 210 may move in the left direction (eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5B ) or in the opposite direction, and the first housing 210 moves
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may compensate for the third space (eg, the third space 2003 of FIG. 4B ) generated while doing so.
  • the blocking member 310 may include one continuous belt member (eg, the belt member 318 of FIG. 14 ) such as a belt shape, a film shape, or a belt shape.
  • the elastic member 320 may include an integrally formed elastic material such as rubber, sponge, or silicone. According to various embodiments, when the elastic member 320 formed of an integrally formed elastic material is continuously deformed while the third space 2003 is enlarged or reduced, the shape of the deformed third space 2003 may be the same or the same. Similarly, it may be continuously deformed, and the blocking member 310 may be pressed by the elastic force acting according to the deformation of the elastic member 320 to compensate for the third space 2003 . Referring to FIG. 13B , the elastic member 320 may include an elastic body 321 made of an elastic material such as rubber, sponge, or silicone, and may include a plurality of segmented elastic bodies 321 .
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of a gap compensation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may include a blocking member 310 and an elastic member 320 .
  • the blocking member 310 may include a belt member 318 and a plurality of segment blocks 311 forming a continuous belt or belt shape.
  • the plurality of segment blocks 311 may form an inclined surface (eg, the first inclined surface 313 or the second inclined surface 315 of FIG. 11B ) formed to make surface contact with blocks adjacent to each other, and open A third space (eg, the third space 2003 of FIG. 5B ) that is continuously enlarged or reduced as it transitions to a state or a closed state may be continuously compensated.
  • the second space eg, the second space 2002 in FIG.
  • the elastic member 320, the structure of the plurality of segment blocks 311 and the belt A member 318 may be positioned to be positioned.
  • the continuously formed belt member 318 may continuously block the third space 2003 from the external space.
  • the elastic member 320, the belt member 318, and the plurality of segmental block 311 structures may be located. have.
  • each of the plurality of segment blocks 311 may be made of the same or similar material to the first housing 210 , and the second side 2122 of the first housing 210 moves as it transitions to the open state. ) and continuously arranged in the third space 2003, it is possible to form an aesthetic feeling or a sense of unity.
  • 15A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 6b-6b of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 15B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7b-7b of FIGS. 5B and/or 5C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 is, in an open state, a first direction (direction 1) in which the first housing 210 is opened and a flexible display (
  • the third space 2003 may be configured to be closed by moving in the second direction (eg, the z-axis direction) to which the 230 is directed. This is considered while having the same closing effect as described above, when spatial design for moving the blocking member 310 in the third direction (eg, the y-axis direction) in the second space 2002 is not easy. It can be a modified configuration that can be.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 may be disposed to be interrupted by the second side surface 2122 in the second space 2002 when in a closed state.
  • the gap compensating structure 300 includes the blocking member 310 and the blocking member 310 movably disposed from the second space 2002 to the third space 2003 in the third space 2003 . It may include a plurality of coil springs S1 (eg, the elastic member 320 of FIG. 5C ) for pressing in the direction.
  • a plurality of coil springs S1 eg, the elastic member 320 of FIG. 5C
  • the second side 2122 is also moved together with the first housing 210 , and is intercepted by the second side 2122 .
  • the blocking member 310 disposed in the second space 2002 protrudes in the second direction (eg, in FIG. 2 direction) toward the third space 2003 through the pressure of the coil spring S1, so that the third space (2003) can be closed. Accordingly, foreign substances flowing into the third space 2003 may be blocked by the blocking member 310 of the gap compensating structure 300 .
  • An electronic device as a housing, includes a first plate including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and surrounds at least a portion of the first plate.
  • a first housing including a first side frame forming a first space to form a first space, and a second including a third surface facing the same direction as the first surface and a fourth surface facing the opposite direction to the third surface
  • a second housing including a plate and a second side frame forming a second space to surround at least a portion of the second plate, wherein the first housing includes at least a portion of the first side frame
  • a flexible display coupled to at least a portion of a side frame slidably in a first direction and movably disposed between an open state and a closed state with respect to the second housing, wherein at least a portion of the third surface is transversely and a flat portion extending across the surface, and a bendable portion extending from the flat portion, wherein the first housing is positioned
  • the bendable portion When transitioned, at least a portion of the bendable portion is a flexible display exposed to form a substantially same plane as the flat portion, and a gap compensating structure, disposed on the second side frame, wherein the first housing is in the closed state Including an elastic member that forms an elastic force in a third space direction generated in the second housing by transition to the open state, and a blocking member movably disposed between the second space and the third space, As the state transitions from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the blocking member may sequentially move in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the planar portion among the directions of the third space to block the third space. .
  • the blocking member may be moved to the third space by pressing the elastic member with respect to the third space that is expanded as it transitions to the open state.
  • a guide rib formed in at least a partial region of the first side frame is included, and the third space is between the second frame and the flat portion, which is generated due to the guide rib moving as the open state transitions.
  • the third space is between the second frame and the flat portion, which is generated due to the guide rib moving as the open state transitions.
  • the elastic member may form an elastic force on the blocking member in a direction perpendicular to the first direction among the third spatial directions and parallel to the plane portion.
  • the elastic member may form an elastic force on the blocking member in a direction perpendicular to the first direction among the third spatial directions and perpendicular to the plane portion.
  • the blocking member is composed of a plurality of segment blocks, and as the third space sequentially expands from the closed state to the open state, at least one corresponding to the sequentially expanded portion of the third space.
  • the segmental block may be arranged to move in the third space direction by the elastic force of the elastic member.
  • each of the plurality of segmental blocks may form an inclined surface, and may be disposed to correspond to each other so that the inclined surfaces formed on each of the segmental blocks are in surface contact with each other.
  • the inclined surface may include at least a part of a flat surface or a curved surface.
  • At least one segment block corresponding to the sequentially expanded portion of the third space is the elastic member It may be arranged to move in the third space direction by the elastic force of the and transmit the elastic force to the inclined surface of the other segmental block in surface contact with the inclined surface of the at least one segmental block.
  • At least a portion of the cross-sectional shape is formed perpendicular to the plane portion, and another portion of the cross-section may be formed to be bent parallel to the planar portion, and the plurality of segment blocks may be arranged such that another portion formed by bending overlaps a portion of the flat portion.
  • At least a portion of an inclined surface formed in a direction opposite to the first side frame which proceeds in the opposite direction to the first direction when the transition from the open state to the closed state is curved.
  • the elastic member may include a plurality of elastic bodies corresponding to each of the plurality of segment blocks.
  • the elastic member may include at least one of a coil spring, a plate spring, an elastic clip or rubber, a sponge or an elastic material such as silicone, which is disposed between the guide block and the second housing in the second space. have.
  • the blocking member includes a belt structure having a plane perpendicular to the direction of the elastic force, the belt structure includes a flexible material such as a polymer or a metal film, and the third As the space is sequentially expanded, a partial region of the belt member corresponding to the sequentially expanded portion of the third space may continuously move in the third space direction.
  • the blocking member may include a metal or a polymer material.
  • the blocking member includes a belt-shaped belt member having a plane perpendicular to the direction of the elastic force, and a block structure including a plurality of segment blocks, each of the plurality of segment blocks forming an inclined surface, Each inclined surface formed on each segment block may be disposed to correspond to each other so as to be in surface contact with each other, and the block structure may be disposed between the belt member and the elastic member.
  • the belt member may be disposed between the block structure and the elastic member.
  • the second side frame includes a rail member for guiding at least a portion of the first side frame to be slid in the first direction, and the rail member, as it transitions from the closed state to the open state
  • a bent portion may be formed to limit a movement range of the blocking member moving in the third space direction.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • 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.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • 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.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
  • a processor eg, processor 120
  • a device eg, electronic device 101
  • 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.
  • '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.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as 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 through an application store (eg Play StoreTM) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online.
  • 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.
  • each component (eg, module or 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. have.
  • 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.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • 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. .
  • 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, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

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Un dispositif électronique selon divers modes de réalisation divulgués dans le présent document comprend : un boîtier comprenant un premier boîtier et un second boîtier ; un affichage souple comprenant une partie plate et une partie pliable ; et une structure de compensation d'espace comprenant un élément élastique et un élément de blocage, l'élément élastique étant disposé sur un second cadre de surface latérale et créant une force élastique vers un troisième espace généré dans le second boîtier lorsque le premier boîtier passe d'un état fermé à un état ouvert, et l'élément de blocage étant disposé de façon mobile entre un second espace et le troisième espace, lors de la transition de l'état fermé à l'état ouvert, au moins une partie de l'élément de blocage se déplaçant successivement vers le troisième espace, dans une direction qui est parallèle à la partie plate et perpendiculaire à la première direction, bloquant ainsi le troisième espace.
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