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- the present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a buffer structure, for example, to an electronic device including a buffer structure configured to mitigate an impact applied to a flexible printed circuit board.
- a flexible printed circuit board may be used to connect a plurality of electronic components.
- the flexible printed circuit board may be configured to connect a connector of one printed circuit board to a connector of another printed circuit board.
- an electronic device may include a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board, and connected to the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. It may include a flexible printed circuit board extending between substrates, and a buffer structure configured to buffer the flexible printed circuit board.
- an electronic device includes a first housing including a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board, and a folded state forming a first angle with the first housing and the first housing a second housing oriented relative to the first housing between an unfolded state forming a second angle different from the first angle, connected to the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, the first printed circuit board and a flexible printed circuit board extending between the second printed circuit boards, a first buffer structure positioned in the first housing and configured to cushion the flexible printed circuit board, and positioned in the second housing and positioned in the flexible printed circuit board. It may include a second buffer structure configured to buffer the.
- the cushioning structure includes a cover that at least partially covers an external component, a deformable portion connected to the cover and configured to at least partially deform elastically, and a deformable portion connected to the deformable portion and configured to support the external component. It may include a configured support.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an exemplary embodiment
- 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in another direction according to an exemplary embodiment
- 2C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3B is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3C is a perspective view of a housing according to one embodiment.
- 3D is a plan view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 3E is a perspective view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 3F is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 4A is a side view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 4B is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 5A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is not applied.
- 5B is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- 5C is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- 6A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure is not applied according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 6B is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an embodiment is applied.
- 6C is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7B is a perspective view of an electronic device including a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 9A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- 9B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11A is a diagram schematically illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B is a diagram schematically illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or 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. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or 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 .
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 the 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.
- some of these components eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, the program 140
- the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 may include a 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 ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor).
- a main processor 121 eg, 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 (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
- NPU neural network processing unit
- the secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place 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, running an application). ) state, 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 auxiliary processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where 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 foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- 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 sound signals 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.
- a receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to 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 interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may 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 electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- 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 one 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 at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported.
- 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, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module).
- 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
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module.
- a corresponding communication module 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 telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN).
- a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN).
- These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips).
- the wireless communication module 192 uses 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.
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- 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, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low latency
- -latency communications can be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for 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 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.
- eMBB peak data rate for eMBB realization
- a loss coverage for mMTC realization eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for URLLC realization eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- 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 selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen 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) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) 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)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service.
- One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed.
- 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. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- An electronic device 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.
- a portable communication device e.g, 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 camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- first, second, or first or secondary may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited.
- a (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.”
- the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in an embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeably interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof 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 embodiment of this document is one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them.
- a processor eg, the processor 120
- a device eg, the 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.
- the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.
- a signal e.g. electromagnetic wave
- the method according to the embodiment disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- a computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- a device-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
- It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the components described above may include a single object or a plurality of objects, and some of the multiple objects may be separately disposed in other components. .
- one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by modules, programs, or other components are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, 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.
- 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an exemplary embodiment
- 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in another direction according to an exemplary embodiment
- 2C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 201 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) has a first surface 210a (eg, a front surface) and a second surface 210b (eg, a rear surface). ), and a third surface 210c (eg, a side surface) surrounding a space between the first surface 210a and the second surface 210b.
- a first surface 210a eg, a front surface
- a second surface 210b eg, a rear surface
- a third surface 210c eg, a side surface
- the first surface 210a may be formed by a first plate 211a, at least a portion of which is substantially transparent.
- the first plate 211a may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer.
- the second surface 210b may be formed by a substantially opaque second plate 211b.
- the second plate 211b may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination thereof.
- the third surface 210c may be formed by a frame 211c coupled to the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b and including metal and/or polymer.
- the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be integrally and seamlessly formed.
- the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be formed of the same material (eg, aluminum).
- the first plate 211a may include a plurality of first edge regions 212a-1.
- the plurality of first edge regions 212a-1 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a.
- the plurality of first edge regions 212a-1 may be rounded.
- the plurality of first edge regions 212a-1 may extend in one direction (eg, +/ ⁇ Y direction).
- the first plate 211a may include a plurality of second edge regions 212a-2.
- the plurality of second edge regions 212a - 2 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a.
- the plurality of second edge regions 212a-2 may be rounded.
- the plurality of second edge regions 212a-2 may extend in another direction (eg, +/ ⁇ X direction).
- the first plate 211a may include a plurality of third edge regions 212a-3.
- the plurality of third edge regions 212a - 3 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a.
- the plurality of third edge regions 212a - 3 may be rounded.
- the plurality of third edge regions 212a-3 may be between the plurality of first edge regions 212a-1 and the plurality of second edge regions 212a-2.
- the second plate 211b may include a plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1.
- the plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b.
- the plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1 may be rounded.
- the plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1 may extend in one direction (eg, +/ ⁇ Y direction).
- the second plate 211b may include a plurality of fifth edge regions 212b-2. At least a portion of the plurality of fifth edge regions 212b - 2 of the second surface 210b may face the first plate 211a.
- the plurality of fifth edge regions 212b-2 may be rounded.
- the plurality of fifth edge regions 212b-2 may extend in another direction (eg, +/ ⁇ X direction).
- the second plate 211b may include a plurality of sixth edge regions 212b-3.
- the plurality of sixth edge regions 212b - 3 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b.
- the plurality of sixth edge regions 212b-3 may be rounded.
- the plurality of sixth edge regions 212b-3 may be between the plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1 and the plurality of fifth edge regions 212b-2.
- the electronic device 201 may include a display 261 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ).
- the display 261 may be positioned on the first surface 210a.
- the display 261 may include at least a portion of the first plate 211a (eg, a plurality of first edge regions 212a-1, a plurality of second edge regions 212a-2, and a plurality of third edge regions (eg, a plurality of first edge regions 212a-1). 212a-3)).
- the display 261 may have substantially the same shape as the shape of the outer edge of the first plate 211a.
- An edge of the display 261 may substantially coincide with an outer edge of the first plate 211a.
- the display 261 may include a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen.
- the display 261 may include a screen display area 261a that is visually exposed and displays content through pixels.
- the screen display area 261a may include a sensing area 261a-1 and a camera area 261a-2.
- the sensing area 261a-1 may overlap at least a portion of the screen display area 261a.
- the sensing region 261a - 1 may allow transmission of an input signal related to the sensor module 276 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ).
- the sensing area 261a-1 may display content similarly to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap with the sensing area 261a-1.
- the sensing area 261a - 1 may display content while the sensor module 276 is not operating.
- the camera area 261a-2 may overlap at least a portion of the screen display area 261a.
- the camera area 261a - 2 may allow an optical signal related to the first camera module 280a (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) to pass through.
- the camera area 261a-2 may display content similarly to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap with the camera area 261a-2.
- the camera area 261a-2 may display content while the first camera module 280a is not operating.
- the electronic device 201 may include an audio module 270 (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1 ).
- the audio module 270 may be positioned on the third side 210c.
- the audio module 270 may obtain sound through at least one hole.
- the electronic device 201 may include a sensor module 276.
- the sensor module 276 may be positioned on the first surface 210a.
- the sensor module 276 may form the sensing area 261a-1 in at least a portion of the screen display area 261a.
- the sensor module 276 may receive an input signal passing through the sensing region 261a - 1 and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal.
- the input signal may have a specified physical quantity (eg, heat, light, temperature, sound, pressure, or ultrasonic waves).
- the input signal may include a signal related to the user's biometric information (eg, fingerprint).
- the electronic device 201 may include a first camera module 280a, a second camera module 280b (eg, the camera module 180), and a flash 280c.
- the first camera module 280a may be positioned on the first surface 210a.
- the second camera module 280b and the flash 280c may be positioned on the second surface 210b. At least a portion of the first camera module 280a may be positioned below the display 261 .
- the first camera module 280a may receive an optical signal passing through the camera area 261a-2.
- the second camera module 280b may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, a dual camera, a triple camera, or a quad camera).
- the flash 280c may include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- the electronic device 201 may include an audio output module 255 (eg, the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1 ).
- the sound output module 255 may be located on the third surface 210c.
- the sound output module 255 may include one or more holes.
- the electronic device 201 may include an input module 250 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ).
- the input module 250 may be located on the third surface 210c.
- the input module 250 may include at least one key input device.
- the electronic device 201 may include a connection terminal 278 (eg, connection terminal 178).
- the connection terminal 278 may be located on the third surface 210c.
- the connection terminal 278 is located at the center of the third surface 210c, and is located on the basis of the connection terminal 278.
- the sound output module 255 may be located on the side (eg, the right side).
- the electronic device 201 includes a support 240, a first circuit board 251, a second circuit board 252, and a battery 289 (eg, battery 189 in FIG. 1). can do. At least a portion of the support 240 may form the housing 210 together with the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b.
- the support 240 may include a first frame structure 241 , a second frame structure 243 , and a plate structure 242 .
- the first frame structure 241 may be formed surrounding an edge of the plate structure 242 .
- the first frame structure 241 may connect the edge of the first plate 211a and the edge of the second plate 211b.
- the first frame structure 241 may surround a space between the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b.
- the first frame structure 241 may form the third surface 210c of the electronic device 201 .
- the second frame structure 243 may be positioned between the first frame structure 241 and the second plate 211b.
- the first frame structure 241 and the second frame structure 243 may at least partially form the frame 211c.
- the plate structure 242 may include a first portion 242a accommodating the first circuit board 251 and a second portion 242b accommodating the second circuit board 252 .
- the display 261 is positioned on one surface (eg, lower surface) of the plate structure 242 , and the first circuit board 251 and the second circuit board 252 are positioned on the other surface (eg, upper surface) of the plate structure 242 . ) can be located.
- the plate structure 242 may include an opening 245 positioned between the first portion 242a and the second portion 242b and passing through both sides of the plate structure 242 . Opening 245 may receive battery 289 .
- the information disclosed in this document is not limited to the electronic devices shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C , but also electronic devices of various shapes/forms (eg, a foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a digital camera, a digital video camera, a tablet, and a notebook type). of electronic devices and other electronic devices).
- electronic devices of various shapes/forms (eg, a foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a digital camera, a digital video camera, a tablet, and a notebook type). of electronic devices and other electronic devices).
- 3A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3B is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3C is a perspective view of a housing according to one embodiment.
- 3D is a plan view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 3E is a perspective view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- 3F is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 301 (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIGS. 2A to 2C ) includes a housing 310 (eg, the housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 2C ). can do.
- the housing 310 may include a first plate 311A (eg, the first frame structure 241 of FIGS. 2A to 2C ).
- the housing 310 may include a second plate 311B opposite to the first plate 311A (eg, the second plate 211b of FIGS. 2A to 2C ).
- the housing 310 may include a third plate 311C (eg, the second frame structure 243 of FIGS. 2A to 2C) between the first plate 311A and the second plate 311B.
- the electronic device 301 is a first printed circuit board 351 (eg, the first circuit board 251 or main printed circuit board 251) located on the first portion (eg, top) of the first plate 311A. circuit board).
- the electronic device 301 is a second printed circuit board 352 (eg, the second circuit board 252 or sub) positioned on a second part (eg, lower part) opposite to the first part of the first plate 311A. printed circuit board).
- the electronic device 301 may include a battery 389 positioned in a third portion (eg, a middle portion) between the first portion and the second portion of the first plate 311A.
- the electronic device 301 may include a flexible printed circuit board 353 that connects the first printed circuit board 351 and the second printed circuit board 352 and is positioned at least partially on the battery 389 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 353 may include a first connector 353A connected to the first printed circuit board 351 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 353 may include a second connector 353B connected to the second printed circuit board 352 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 353 may include an extension portion 353C extending between the first connector 353A and the second connector 353B.
- the second connector 353B may be configured to mate with a connector 3521 (see FIG. 3F ) on the second printed circuit board 352 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 353 may include a third connector 353D connected to an area different from the area to which the second connector 353B is connected among the second printed circuit board 352 .
- the extension portion 353C may include a first extension region 353C1 connected to the first connector 353A.
- the extension portion 353C may include a second extension region 353C2 separated from the first extension region 353C1 and connected to the second connector 353B.
- the extension portion 353C may include a third extension region 353C3 separated from the first extension region 353C1 and connected to the third connector 353D.
- the second extension region 353C2 and the third extension region 353C3 may be positioned to be separated from each other.
- third plate 311C may include a receiving portion 312 (eg, opening 245 ) configured to at least partially accommodate battery 389 .
- the accommodating portion 312 may be open to both sides of the third plate 311C.
- the electronic device 301 may include buffer structures 320 - 1 and 320 - 2 configured to elastically support the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- a disturbance eg, vibration or shock
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 form at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 353 (eg, the extension portion 353C). )) can be supported elastically.
- the electronic device 301 may include a plurality of (eg, two) buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2.
- one of the plurality of buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 is configured to buffer the second extension region 353C2, and the other buffer structure 320 -2) may be configured to buffer the third extension area 353C3.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 configured to cover at least one component in the electronic device 301.
- the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 may cover the second connector 353B or the third connector 353D.
- Cover 321A may be configured to support a component by covering the component.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include a reinforcing structure to increase the rigidity of the cover 321A.
- the reinforcing structure may include a metal piece positioned on at least one side of the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include an elastic member configured to elastically support at least a portion of the housing 310.
- the elastic members may include the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 and the components covered by the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 (eg, the second connector 353B or the third connector 353D). can be placed in between.
- the buffer structure 320-1 may include a recess 321B-1 formed on the cover 321A-1.
- the recess 321B-1 may reduce breakage of other parts (eg, the deformable part 322) of the cushioning structure 320-1 and assist the function (eg, elasticity) of the part.
- the buffer structure 320-1 is placed on the cover 321A-1 in a direction (eg, +/-X direction) crossing the direction (eg, +/-Y direction) to which the deformable portion 322-1 is connected. It may include a plurality of (eg, 4) recesses 321B-1 arranged in .
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 configured to elastically deform at least partially.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 contact and contact at least a portion (eg, the second extension region 353C2 and/or the third extension region 353C3) of the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 are at least partially elastically deformed so that the flexible printed circuit board It may be configured to absorb the impact applied to (353).
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may distribute stress concentrated on the flexible printed circuit board 353 by providing elasticity to the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 include a plurality of (eg, two) ribs 322A- extending from the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 toward the receiving part 312. 1, 322A-2).
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may include openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 surrounded by a plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may include a plurality of openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 surrounded by a plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2.
- At least a portion of the surface of the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 may be substantially curved.
- a surface on which the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 face the flexible printed circuit board 353 may be substantially convex.
- a surface on which the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 face the flexible printed circuit board 353 may be formed as a substantially flat surface.
- At least a portion of the surface of the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 is any suitable for reducing friction with the flexible printed circuit board 353. It may have surface roughness.
- the openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 are in a direction (eg, +/-X direction) crossing the extension direction (eg, +Y direction) of the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2. ) can be extended.
- openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 may include ends with substantially rounded corners and a slot extending therebetween.
- the thicknesses of the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be smaller than the thicknesses of the covers 321A-1 and 322A-2.
- the thicknesses of the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be substantially the same as those of the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2.
- the strength of the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be less than that of the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2.
- the strength of the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be substantially the same as that of the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 support at least a portion (eg, the second extension area 353C2 and/or the third extension area 353C3) of the flexible printed circuit board 353. It may include support parts 323-1 and 323-2 configured to do so.
- the support parts 323-1 and 323-2 may be connected to the plurality of ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2.
- the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 may reduce disconnection of the flexible printed circuit board 353 due to an impact that may be applied to the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 may at least partially face the flexible printed circuit board 353. At least some of the surfaces of the support portions 323 - 1 and 323 - 2 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 may contact the flexible printed circuit board 353 . Surfaces of the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 may be at least partially curved.
- surfaces of the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 may at least partially extend along the extending direction of the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 may extend along sidewalls of the first plate 311A defining an accommodating portion 312 configured to accommodate the battery 389.
- the end opposite to the end connected to the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 is one side of the battery 389 in the electronic device 301 (eg, upper surface) and may be located substantially equal to or lower than that.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be formed on the third plate 311C.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be formed seamlessly and integrally with the third plate 311C.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be connected, connected, or combined with the third plate 311C by double injection.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be formed on the first plate 311A and/or the second plate 311B.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be at least partially formed of an elastic material.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be formed of plastic, urethane, rubber, and/or other highly elastic materials.
- 4A is a side view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 4B is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- the third plate 411C (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) is affected by disturbances that may occur in the electronic device 401 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ).
- the battery 489 (eg, the battery 389 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) accommodated in the accommodating portion 412 of the plate 411A may start to move in a direction T1 to be separated from the first plate 411A.
- an extension of the flexible printed circuit board 453 facing the battery 489 eg, the flexible printed circuit board 353 of FIGS. 3A to 3F
- 453C eg, extension 353C of FIGS. 3A to 3F
- a printed circuit board 452 eg, second printed circuit board 352 of FIGS. 3A to 3F
- Connector 453B may mate with connector 4521 on printed circuit board 452 (eg, connector 3521 of FIGS. 3A-3F ).
- the support portion 423 (eg, the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) supports the extension portion 453C, and the deformable portion 422 is elastically deformed with respect to the cover 421A (eg, the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) and may move in a direction T3 away from the extension part 453C.
- the stress concentrated on the flexible printed circuit board 453 is dispersed as a whole through the buffering operation of the buffer structure 420 (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F), and the connector Breakage of 453B can be reduced.
- the buffer structure 420 eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F
- 5A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is not applied.
- 5B is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- 5C is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- an electronic device 501 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) includes a housing 510 (eg, the housing 310 of FIGS. 3A to 3F). can do.
- the housing 510 may include a first plate 511A (eg, the first plate 311A of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 510 may include a second plate (not shown) (eg, the second plate 311B of FIGS. 3A to 3F ).
- the housing 510 may include a third plate 511C (eg, the third plate 311C of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 510 may include an accommodating portion 512 (eg, the accommodating portion 312 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the electronic device 501 may include a battery 589 (eg, the battery 389 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) at least partially accommodated in the housing 512 .
- a battery 589 eg, the battery 389 of FIGS. 3A to 3F
- the electronic device 501 may include a first printed circuit board 551 (eg, the first printed circuit board 351 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) connected to the battery 589 .
- the electronic device 501 includes a second printed circuit board 552 (eg, the second printed circuit board of FIGS. 3A-3F ) including at least one electronic component (eg, the power management module 188 of FIG. 1 ). 352)).
- the electronic device 501 includes a flexible printed circuit board 553 connecting the first printed circuit board 551 and the second printed circuit board 552 (eg, the flexible printed circuit board 353 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) can include
- the flexible printed circuit board 553 may include a connector 553B connected to the second printed circuit board 552 (eg, the second connector 353B of FIGS. 3A to 3F ).
- the flexible printed circuit board 553 may include an extension portion 553C extending from the connector 553B (eg, the extension portion 353C of FIGS. 3A to 3F). At least some of the extensions 553C may be located on the battery 589 .
- Connector 553B may mate with connector 5521 on printed circuit board 552 (eg, connector 3521 of FIGS. 3A-3F ).
- a connector (eg, the first connector 353A of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) may not be located at an end of the extension 553C opposite to the end where the connector 553B is located. An end of the extension portion 553C where the connector is not positioned may be integrally formed with the first printed circuit board 551 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 553 may include an additional connector (eg, the first connector 353A of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) connected to the first printed circuit board 551 .
- the electronic device 501 includes a buffer structure 520 configured to buffer at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 553 (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) ) may be included.
- the buffer structure 520 may include a cover 521 configured to cover the second connector 553B (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 520 may include a deformable portion 522 configured to elastically deform at least partially with respect to the cover 521 (eg, deformable portions 322-1 and 322-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 520 may include a first support portion 523 configured to support the extension portion 553C (eg, the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 520 may include a second support 524 configured to support at least a portion of the first printed circuit board 551 .
- the second support portion 524 is connected to the first support portion 523 and overlaps at least a portion of the extension portion 553C and may be positioned on the first printed circuit board 551 .
- the height of the second support part 524 may be substantially equal to or lower than that of one surface (eg, the top surface) of the battery 589 .
- 6A is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure is not applied according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 6B is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an embodiment is applied.
- 6C is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of an electronic device to which a buffer structure according to an exemplary embodiment is applied.
- an electronic device 601 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) includes a housing 610 (eg, the housing 310 of FIGS. 3A to 3F). can do.
- the housing 610 may include a first plate 611A (eg, the first plate 311A of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 610 may include a second plate (not shown) (eg, the second plate 311B of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 610 may include a third plate 611C (eg, the third plate 311C of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 610 may include an accommodating portion 612 (eg, the accommodating portion 312 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the electronic device 601 may include a battery 689 (eg, the battery 389 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ) at least partially accommodated in the accommodating portion 612 .
- the electronic device 601 is an input module 650 located on one side of the housing 610 (eg, the third side 210c or side of FIGS. 2A-2C ) (eg, FIGS. 2A-2C ). It may include the input module 250 of FIG. 2C).
- Input module 650 may include key input devices configured to perform volume, power and/or other functions.
- the key input device may include, for example, at least one keycap and a printed circuit board (eg, the first printed circuit board 351 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) recognizing the operation of the at least one keycap. can
- the electronic device 601 may include a first printed circuit board (not shown) connected to the input module 650 (eg, the first printed circuit board 351 of FIGS. 3A to 3F). .
- the electronic device 601 includes a second printed circuit board 652 (eg, the second printed circuit board 352 of FIGS. 3A-3F) including at least one electronic component (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ). ) may be included.
- the electronic device 601 may include a flexible printed circuit board 653 connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board 652 (eg, the flexible printed circuit board 353 of FIGS. 3A to 3F). can
- the flexible printed circuit board 653 may include a connector 653B connected to the second printed circuit board 652 (eg, the second connector 353B of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the flexible printed circuit board 653 may include an extension portion 653C extending from the connector 653B (eg, the extension portion 353C of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- Connector 653B may mate with connector 6521 on printed circuit board 652 (eg, connector 3521 of FIGS. 3A-3F ).
- the extension 653C may be at least partially implemented as a meander pattern. At least some of extensions 653C may be located on battery 689 .
- a connector (eg, the first connector 353A of FIGS. 3A to 3F) may not be located at an end of the extension 653C opposite to the end where the connector 653B is located. An end of the extension portion 653C where the connector is not located may be integrally formed with the first printed circuit board (not shown).
- the flexible printed circuit board 653 may include an additional connector (eg, the first connector 353A of FIGS. 3A to 3F) connected to the first printed circuit board.
- the electronic device 601 includes a buffer structure 620 configured to buffer at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 653 (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) ) may be included.
- the buffer structure 620 may include a cover 621 configured to cover the second connector 653B (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 620 may include a deformable portion 622 configured to elastically deform at least partially with respect to the cover 621 (eg, deformable portions 322-1 and 322-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 620 may include a support portion 623 configured to support the extension portion 653C (eg, support portions 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 701 may include a housing 710 (eg, the housing 310 of FIGS. 3A to 3F ).
- the housing 710 may include a plate 711C (eg, the third plate 311C of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the electronic device 701 may include at least one (eg, two) buffer structures 720 (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) connected to the plate 711C.
- the buffer structure 720 may include a cover 721 (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 720 may include a deformable portion 722 (eg, deformable portions 322-1 and 322-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 720 may include a support part 723 (eg, the support parts 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the deformable part 722 may include a plurality of ribs 722A (eg, ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the deformable portion 722 may include an opening 722B (eg, openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- At least a portion of the buffer structure 720 may be connected, connected, or combined with the plate 711C through double injection.
- at least a portion of the cover 721 may be injected together with the plate 711C, while the remaining portion of the cover 721, the deformation portion 722 and the support portion 723 may be injected separately from the plate 711C. there is.
- At least a portion of the buffer structure 720 injected separately from the plate 711C may be formed of a material different from that of the plate 711C.
- the elasticity of at least a portion of the material of the buffer structure 720 injected separately from the plate 711C may be greater than that of the plate 711C.
- the rest of the cover 721, the deformable portion 722, and the support portion 723 may be formed of a metal material (eg, stainless steel, STS).
- FIG. 7B is a perspective view of an electronic device including a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 701' may include a housing 710' (eg, the housing 310 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the housing 710' may include a plate 711C' (eg, the third plate 311C of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the electronic device 701' includes at least one (eg, two) buffer structures 720' (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) connected to the plate 711C'.
- the buffer structure 720' may include a cover 721' (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 720' may include a deformable portion 722' (eg, deformable portions 322-1 and 322-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 720' may include a support part 723' (eg, the support parts 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the deformable portion 722' may include a plurality of ribs 722A' (eg, ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the deformable portion 722' may include an opening 722B' (eg, openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- At least a portion of the buffer structure 720' may be connected, connected, or combined with the plate 711C' by double injection.
- the cover 721', the deformable portion 722', and the support portion 723' may be injected separately from the plate 711C'.
- At least a portion of the buffer structure 720' injected separately from the plate 711C' may be formed of a material different from that of the plate 711C'.
- the elasticity of at least a portion of the material of the buffer structure 720', which is injected separately from the plate 711C', may be greater than that of the plate 711C'.
- the cover 721', the deformable part 722', and the support part 723' may be formed of a metal material (eg, stainless steel, STS).
- the cover 721' may be bonded (eg, fused) to the plate 711C' by at least one (eg, three) joint portions 713'.
- junction 713' may include a weld.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a buffer structure according to an embodiment.
- a buffer structure 820 (eg, the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F) is a cover 821 (eg, the cover 321-1 of FIGS. 3A to 3F). 1, 321-2)).
- the buffer structure 820 may include a deformable portion 822 (eg, deformable portions 322-1 and 322-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 820 may include a support part 823 (eg, the support parts 323-1 and 323-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the buffer structure 820 may have a plurality of parts implemented by multiple injection.
- the cover 821 may be injected separately from the deformable portion 822 and the support portion 823 .
- the cover 821 may be formed of a first material
- the deformable part 822 and the support part 823 may be formed of a second material different from the first material. While the first material has relatively low elasticity, the second material may have relatively high elasticity.
- the first material may include plastic and/or metal material, while the second material may include urethane and/or rubber.
- 9A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- 9B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the foldable electronic device 901 includes a pair of housings 910 that are rotatably coupled through a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 1034 of FIG. 10 ) to be folded with respect to each other. , 920), a hinge cover 965 covering foldable portions of the pair of housings 910 and 920, and a display 961 disposed in the space formed by the pair of housings 910 and 920 (eg: A flexible display or a foldable display) may be included.
- the side on which the display 961 is disposed may be defined as the front side of the foldable electronic device 901
- the side opposite to the front side may be defined as the back side of the foldable electronic device 901.
- a surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as a side surface of the foldable electronic device 901 .
- the pair of housings 910 and 920 may include a first housing 910, a second housing 920, a first rear cover 940 and a second rear cover 950.
- the pair of housings 910 and 920 of the electronic device 901 are not limited to the combination and/or combination of shapes or parts shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, and may be combined and/or combined with other shapes or parts may be implemented by
- first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may be disposed on both sides of the folding axis A and substantially symmetrically with respect to the folding axis A.
- an angle or a distance between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 901 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.
- the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may have substantially symmetrical shapes.
- the first housing 910 may be connected to a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 1034 of FIG. 10 ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 901 .
- the first housing 910 may include a first surface 911 disposed to face the front of the electronic device 901 .
- the first housing 910 may include a second surface 912 facing the opposite direction of the first surface 911 .
- the first housing 910 may include a first side part 913 surrounding at least a portion of a space between the first surface 911 and the second surface 912 .
- the first side portion 913 may include a first side surface 913a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis A.
- the first side portion 913 may include a second side surface 913b extending from one end of the first side surface 913a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A.
- the first side portion 913 has a third side surface 913c extending from the other end of the first side surface 913a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A and substantially parallel to the second side surface 913b.
- the second housing 920 may be connected to a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 1034 of FIG. 10 ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 901 .
- the second housing 920 may include a third surface 921 disposed to face the front of the electronic device 901 .
- the second housing 920 may include a fourth surface 922 facing the opposite direction of the third surface 921 .
- the second housing 920 may include a second side part 923 surrounding at least a portion of a space between the third and fourth surfaces 921 and 922 .
- the second side portion 923 may include a fourth side surface 923a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis A.
- the second side portion 923 may include a fifth side surface 923b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 923a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A.
- the second side portion 923 has a sixth side surface 923c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 923a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A and substantially parallel to the fifth side surface 923b.
- the first surface 911 and the third surface 921 may face each other when the electronic device 901 is in a folded state.
- the electronic device 901 includes at least one audio output module (eg, the audio output module of FIG. 1 ) disposed on the fifth side 923b and/or the sixth side 923c of the second housing 920 . module 155).
- the audio output module eg, the audio output module of FIG. 1
- the electronic device 901 may include a recessed accommodating portion 902 accommodating the display 961 through structural coupling of the first housing 910 and the second housing 920.
- the accommodating portion 902 may have substantially the same size as the display 961 .
- At least a portion of the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may be formed of a metal or non-metal material having any rigidity suitable for supporting the display 961 .
- the electronic device 901 may include at least one component for performing various functions arranged to be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 901 .
- the component may include at least one of a front camera module, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an indicator.
- the first rear cover 940 may be disposed on the second surface 912 of the first housing 910 and may have substantially rectangular edges. At least some of the edges of the first rear cover 940 may be surrounded by the first housing 910 .
- the second rear cover 950 may be disposed on the fourth surface 922 of the second housing 920 and may have substantially rectangular edges. At least some of the edges of the second rear cover 950 may be surrounded by the second housing 920 .
- first rear cover 940 and the second rear cover 950 may have substantially symmetrical shapes with respect to the folding axis (A).
- the first rear cover 940 and the second rear cover 950 may have different shapes.
- the first housing 910 and the first rear cover 940 may be integrally formed, and the second housing 920 and the second rear cover 950 may be integrally formed.
- the first housing 910, the second housing 920, the first rear cover 940, and the second rear cover 950 are coupled to each other to form various components of the electronic device 901.
- a printed circuit board e.g., the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 , the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , or the battery 189 of FIG. 1
- At least one component may be visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 901 .
- at least one component may be visually exposed through the first rear area 941 of the first rear cover 940 .
- the component may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera module, and/or a flash.
- the display 961 may be disposed in the accommodating portion 902 formed by the pair of housings 910 and 920 .
- the display 961 may be disposed to substantially occupy most of the front surface of the electronic device 901 .
- the front of the electronic device 901 is an area where the display 961 is disposed, a partial area of the first housing 910 adjacent to the display 961 (eg, an edge area), and a partial area of the second housing 920 (eg, an edge area). : edge area).
- the rear surface of the electronic device 901 includes a first rear cover 940, a partial area (eg, an edge area) of the first housing 910 adjacent to the first rear cover 940, a second rear cover 950, and a second rear cover 950.
- the display 961 may be a display in which at least a portion of the display 961 is deformable into a flat or curved surface.
- the display 961 includes a flexible area 961c, a first area 961a on a first side (eg, a right side) based on the flexible area 961c, and a second area 961a based on the flexible area 961c.
- a side (eg, left) second area 961b may be included.
- the first area 961a may be positioned on the first surface 911 of the first housing 910
- the second area 961b may be positioned on the third surface 921 of the second housing 920 .
- the region division of the display 961 is exemplary, and the display 961 may be divided into a plurality of regions according to the structure or function of the display 961 . For example, as shown in FIG.
- the area of the display 961 may be divided by a flexible area 961c extending parallel to the Y-axis or a folding axis A, but other flexible areas (eg, The area of the display 961 may be divided based on a flexible area extending parallel to the X axis or another folding axis (eg, a folding axis parallel to the X axis).
- the area division of the display 961 as described above is only a physical division by a pair of housings 910 and 920 and a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 1034 of FIG. 10), and is substantially
- the display 961 may substantially display one screen through the elements 910 and 920 and a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 934 of FIG. 10 ).
- first region 961a and the second region 961b may have substantially symmetrical shapes with respect to the flexible region 961c.
- the hinge cover 965 may be disposed between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 and may be configured to cover a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 1034 of FIG. 10 ). .
- the hinge cover 965 may be hidden by at least a portion of the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 or exposed to the outside according to the operating state of the electronic device 901 .
- FIG. 9A when the electronic device 901 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 965 is hidden by the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 and is not exposed to the outside.
- FIG. 9A when the electronic device 901 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 965 is hidden by the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 and is not exposed to the outside.
- the hinge cover 965 when the electronic device 901 is in a folded state, the hinge cover 965 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 . Meanwhile, when the electronic device 901 is in an intermediate state in which the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 form an angle with each other, at least a portion of the hinge cover 965 is positioned between the first housing 910 and the second housing 910. It may be exposed to the outside between the housings 920 . In this case, the area exposed to the outside of the hinge cover 965 may be smaller than the exposed area of the hinge cover 965 when the electronic device 901 is in a folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 965 may have a curved surface.
- the first housing 910 and the second The second housing 920 may form a first angle (eg, about 180 degrees) to each other, and the first area 961a and the second area 961b of the display 961 may be oriented in substantially the same direction. there is.
- the flexible area 961c of the display 961 may be substantially coplanar with the first area 961a and the second area 961b.
- the first housing 910 rotates with respect to the second housing 920 at a second angle (eg, about 360 degrees) so that the second surface 912 and the fourth surface
- the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may be reversely folded so that 922 faces each other.
- the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may face each other.
- the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may form an angle of about 0 degrees to about 10 degrees, and the first area 961a and the second area 961b of the display 961 face each other.
- At least a portion of the flexible region 961c of the display 961 may be deformed into a curved surface.
- the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 may form a specific angle with each other.
- An angle formed between the first area 961a and the second area 961b of the display 961 (eg, a third angle, approximately 90 degrees) is greater than the angle when the electronic device 901 is in a folded state, It may be smaller than the angle when the electronic device 901 is in an unfolded state.
- At least a portion of the flexible region 961c of the display 961 may be deformed into a curved surface. In this case, the curvature of the curved surface of the flexible region 961c may be smaller than the curvature of the curved surface of the flexible region 961c when the electronic device 901 is in a folded state.
- FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- an electronic device 1001 may include a display module 1060 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ).
- the electronic device 1001 may include a hinge assembly 1030 .
- the electronic device 1001 may include a substrate 1070 .
- the electronic device 1001 includes a first housing 1010 (eg, the first housing 910 in FIGS. 9A and 9B ) and a second housing 1020 (eg, the second housing 920 in FIGS. 9A and 9B ). ) may be included.
- the electronic device 1001 includes a first rear cover 1040 (eg, the first rear cover 940 of FIGS. 9A and 9B ) and a second rear cover 1050 (eg, the second rear cover 940 of FIGS. 9A and 9B ). cover 950).
- the display module 1060 may include a display 1061 (eg, the display 961 of FIGS. 9A and 9B ) and at least one layer or plate 1062 on which the display 1061 is seated. there is.
- the plate 1062 may be disposed between the display 1061 and the hinge assembly 1030 .
- a display 1061 may be disposed on at least a portion of one surface (eg, an upper surface) of the plate 1062 .
- the plate 1062 may be formed in a shape corresponding to that of the display 1061 .
- the hinge assembly 1030 may include a first bracket 1031.
- the hinge assembly 1030 may include a second bracket 1032 .
- the hinge assembly 1030 may include a hinge structure 1034 disposed between the first bracket 1031 and the second bracket 1032 .
- the hinge assembly 1030 may include a hinge cover 1065 that covers the hinge structure 1034 when the hinge structure 1034 is viewed from the outside.
- the hinge assembly 1030 may include a printed circuit board 1033 crossing the first bracket 1031 and the second bracket 1032 .
- the printed circuit board 1033 may include a flexible printed circuit board.
- hinge assembly 1030 may be disposed between plate 1062 and substrate 1070 .
- first bracket 1031 may be disposed between the first area 1061a of the display 1061 and the first substrate 1071 .
- the second bracket 1032 may be disposed between the second area 1061b of the display 1061 and the second substrate 1072 .
- the printed circuit board 1033 and the hinge structure 1034 may be disposed inside the hinge assembly 1030 .
- the printed circuit board 1033 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an X-axis direction) crossing the first bracket 1031 and the second bracket 1032 .
- the printed circuit board 1033 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an X-axis direction) perpendicular to a folding axis (eg, a Y-axis or a folding axis (A) of FIG. 9A ) of the flexible region 1061c of the electronic device 1001.
- a folding axis eg, a Y-axis or a folding axis (A) of FIG. 9A
- the substrate 1070 may include a first substrate 1071 disposed on the side of the first bracket 1031 and a second substrate 1072 disposed on the side of the second bracket 1032 .
- the first substrate 1071 and the second substrate 1072 include a hinge assembly 1030, a first housing 1010, a second housing 1020, a first rear cover 1040 and a second rear cover 1050. It can be arranged inside the space formed by. Components for realizing various functions of the electronic device 1001 may be disposed on the first substrate 1071 and the second substrate 1072 .
- first housing 1010 and the second housing 1020 are assembled together to be coupled to both sides of the hinge assembly 1030 in a state in which the display module 1060 is coupled to the hinge assembly 1030. It can be.
- the first housing 1010 and the second housing 1020 may be coupled to the hinge assembly 1030 by sliding on both sides of the hinge assembly 1030 .
- the first housing 1010 may include a first rotational support surface 1014 .
- the second housing 1020 may include a second rotation support surface 1024 corresponding to the first rotation support surface 1014 .
- the first rotation support surface 1014 and the second rotation support surface 1024 may include a curved surface corresponding to the curved surface included in the hinge cover 1065 .
- the hinge cover 1065 when the electronic device 1001 is in an unfolded state (eg, the electronic device 901 of FIG. 9A ), the first rotation support surface 1014 and the second rotation support surface 1024 are hinged cover 1065 ), the hinge cover 1065 may not be exposed or minimally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 1001. Meanwhile, when the electronic device 1001 is in a folded state (eg, the electronic device 901 of FIG. 9B ), the first rotational support surface 1014 and the second rotational support surface 1024 are included in the hinge cover 1065 By rotating along the curved surface, the hinge cover 1065 may be maximally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 1001 .
- 11A is a diagram schematically illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B is a diagram schematically illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- an electronic device 1101 (eg, the electronic device 901 of FIGS. 9A and 9B and/or the electronic device 1001 of FIG. 10 ) includes a first housing 1110 (eg, the electronic device 901 of FIGS. 9A and 9B ). It may include the first housing 910 of FIGS. 9A and 9B and/or the first housing 1010 of FIG. 10 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a second housing 1120 (eg, the second housing 920 of FIGS. 9A and 9B and/or the second housing 1020 of FIG. 10 ).
- the electronic device 1101 may include a hinge cover 1165 (eg, the hinge cover 965 of FIGS.
- the electronic device 1101 may include a first printed circuit board 1151 (eg, the first board 1071 of FIG. 10 ) positioned in the first housing 1110 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a second printed circuit board 1152 (eg, the second board 1072 of FIG. 10 ) positioned in the second housing 1120 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a flexible printed circuit board 1153 (eg, the printed circuit board 1033 of FIG. 10) connecting the first printed circuit board 1151 and the second printed circuit board 1152. there is.
- the flexible printed circuit board 1153 may include a first connector 1153A connected to the first printed circuit board 1151 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 1153 may include a second connector 1153B connected to the second printed circuit board 1152 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 1153 may include an extension portion 1153C extending between the first connector 1153A and the second connector 1153B.
- the electronic device 1101 may include a first buffer structure 1130A.
- the first buffer structure 1130A may include a first cover 1131A configured to cover the first connector 1153A (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the first buffer structure 1130A includes a first deformable portion 1132A connected to the first cover 1131A and configured to elastically deform with respect to the first cover 1131A (eg, the deformable portion of FIGS. 3A to 3F ( 322-1, 322-2)).
- the first buffer structure 1130A includes a first support portion 1133A connected to the first deformation portion 1132A and configured to support at least a portion of the extension portion 1153C located in the first housing 1110 (eg, FIG. 3A ). to the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 of FIG. 3F).
- the electronic device 1101 may include a second buffer structure 1130B.
- the second buffer structure 1130B may include a second cover 1131B configured to cover the second connector 1153B (eg, the covers 321-1 and 321-2 of FIGS. 3A to 3F).
- the second buffer structure 1130B is connected to the second cover 1131B and is configured to elastically deform with respect to the second cover 1131B (eg, the deformable part 1132B of FIGS. 3A to 3F ( 322-1, 322-2)).
- the second cushioning structure 1130B is connected to the second deformable portion 1132B and configured to support at least a portion of the extension portion 1153C located in the second housing 1120 (eg, FIG. 3A ). to the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 of FIG. 3F).
- the first buffer structure 1130A and/or the second buffer structure 1130B may be pressing the extension part 1153C.
- the extension 1153C may have a longer length in a folded state of the electronic device 1101 than in an unfolded state of the electronic device 1101 (eg, the state of FIG. 11B ).
- the first buffer structure 1130A and/or the second buffer structure 1130B can disperse stress concentrated on the extension 1153C while lifting in a direction away from the extension 1153C, and the electronic device The length of the extension part 1153C according to the change in the state of 1101 can be secured.
- One aspect of the present disclosure may provide a buffer structure for dispersing stress that may be concentrated on a flexible printed circuit board and an electronic device including the same.
- the electronic device 301 may include a first printed circuit board 351.
- the electronic device 301 may include a second printed circuit board 352 .
- the electronic device 301 may include a flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 353 may be connected to the first printed circuit board 351 and the second printed circuit board 352 respectively.
- a flexible printed circuit board 353 may extend between the first printed circuit board 351 and the second printed circuit board 352 .
- the electronic device 301 may include buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may be configured to buffer the flexible printed circuit board 353C.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may include ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2.
- the ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2 may be formed along an extension direction of the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may include openings 322B-1 and 322B-2.
- the openings 322B-1 and 322B-2 may be surrounded by the ribs 322A-1 and 322A-2.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include support parts 323-1 and 323-2.
- the supporters 323-1 and 323-2 may be configured to support at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 353.
- the support portions 323-1 and 323-2 may have curved surfaces.
- a curved surface may face the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the curved surface may at least partially contact the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the electronic device 301 may include a battery 389 .
- a battery 389 may be positioned between the first printed circuit board 351 and the second printed circuit board 352 .
- the battery 389 may face the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- An end of the support part 323 may be positioned substantially the same as or lower than a surface of the battery 389 facing the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include covers 321A-1 and 321A-2.
- the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 at least partially cover the connector 353B of the flexible printed circuit board 353 connected to the first printed circuit board 351 or the second printed circuit board 352. can be configured to cover
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform. Thicknesses of the covers 321A-1 and 321A-2 may be substantially equal to or greater than the thicknesses of the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2.
- the buffer structure 320-1 may include a deformable part 322-1.
- the deformable unit 322-1 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the buffer structure 320-1 may include at least one recess 321B-1. At least one recess 321B-1 may be formed on a region connected to the deformable portion 322-1.
- the electronic device 501 may include a battery 589 .
- the first printed circuit board 551 may be located on the battery 589 .
- the buffer structure 520 may include a deformable portion 522 .
- the deformable portion 522 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the buffer structure 520 may include a first support part 523 .
- the first support part 523 may be connected to the deformable part 522 .
- the first support part 523 may be configured to support the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the buffer structure 520 may include a second support part 524 .
- the second support part 524 may be configured to support the first printed circuit board 551 .
- the electronic device 601 may include a key input device 650.
- the first printed circuit board 351 may be located on the key input device 650 .
- the buffer structure 620 may include a deformable portion 622 .
- the deformable portion 622 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the buffer structure 620 may include a support part 623 .
- the support part 623 may be connected to the deformable part 622 .
- the support part 623 may be configured to support the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the buffer structure 720 may be at least partially formed of a metal material.
- the electronic device 701' may include housings 310 and 710'.
- the housings 310 and 710 ′ may be configured to accommodate the first printed circuit board 351 , the second printed circuit board 352 , and the flexible printed circuit board 353 .
- the buffer structure 720' may be welded to the housing 710'.
- the buffer structure 820 may include covers 321A-1, 321A-2, and 821.
- the covers 321A-1, 321A-2, and 821 cover at least the connector 353B of the flexible printed circuit board 353 connected to the first printed circuit board 351 or the second printed circuit board 352. It can be configured to partially cover.
- the covers 321A-1, 321A-2, and 821 may have a first degree of elasticity.
- the buffer structure 820 may include deformation parts 322-1, 322-2, and 822.
- the deformable parts 322-1, 322-2, and 822 may be connected to the covers 321A-1, 321A-2, and 821.
- the deformable units 322-1, 322-2, and 822 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the deformable parts 322-1, 322-2, and 822 may have a second elasticity greater than the first elasticity.
- the electronic device 1101 may include a first housing 1110.
- the first housing 1110 may include a first printed circuit board 1151 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a second housing 1120 .
- the second housing 1120 may include a second printed circuit board 1152 .
- the second housing 1120 is between a folded state forming a first angle with the first housing 1110 and an unfolded state forming a second angle different from the first angle with the first housing 1110. 1 may be oriented relative to the housing 1110.
- the electronic device 1101 may include a flexible printed circuit board 1153 .
- the flexible printed circuit board 1153 may be connected to the first printed circuit board 1151 and the second printed circuit board 1152 respectively.
- a flexible printed circuit board 1153 may extend between the first printed circuit board 1151 and the second printed circuit board 1152 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a first buffer structure 1130A.
- the first buffer structure 1130A may be located in the first housing 1110 .
- the first buffer structure 1130A may be configured to buffer the flexible printed circuit board 1153 .
- the electronic device 1101 may include a second buffer structure 1130B.
- the second buffer structure 1130B may be positioned in the second housing 1120 .
- the second buffer structure 1130B may be configured to buffer the flexible printed circuit board 1153 .
- the first buffer structure 1130A and the second buffer structure 1130B may include deformable parts 1132A and 1132B, respectively.
- the deformable portions 1132A and 1132B may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the first buffer structure 1130A and the second buffer structure 1130B may further include support parts 1133A and 1133B, respectively.
- the support parts 1133A and 1133B may be connected to the deformable parts 1132A and 1132B.
- the support portions 1133A and 1133B may be configured to support the flexible printed circuit board 1153 .
- the first buffer structure 1130A and the second buffer structure 1130B may further include covers 1131A and 1131B, respectively.
- the covers 1131A and 1131B at least partially cover the first connector 1153A of the flexible printed circuit board 1153 connected to the deformable parts 1132A and 1132B and connected to the first printed circuit board 1151.
- the covers 1131A and 1131B may be configured to at least partially cover the second connector 1153B of the flexible printed circuit board 1153 connected to the second printed circuit board 1152, respectively.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include covers 321-1 and 321-2.
- the covers 321-1 and 321-2 may be configured to at least partially cover external components.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be connected to the covers 321-1 and 321-2.
- the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2 may be configured to at least partially elastically deform.
- the buffer structures 320-1 and 320-2 may include support parts 323-1 and 323-2.
- the support parts 323-1 and 323-2 may be connected to the deformable parts 322-1 and 322-2.
- the support units 323-1 and 323-2 may be configured to support the external component.
- stress that may be concentrated on the flexible printed circuit board may be dispersed.
- a flexible printed circuit board having an increased margin length may be disposed in an electronic device.
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- 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351),제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352),상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351) 및 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352)에 각각 연결되고 상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351) 및 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352) 사이에서 연장하는 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353), 및상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 완충하도록 구성된 완충 구조체(320-1, 320-2)를 포함하는 전자 장치(301).
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(320-1, 320-2)는 적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(322-1, 322-2)를 포함하고,바람직하게는, 상기 변형부(322-1, 322-2)는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)의 연장 방향을 따라 형성된 리브(322A-1, 322A-2)를 포함하고,바람직하게는, 상기 변형부(322-1, 322-2)는 상기 리브(322A-1, 322A-2)에 의해 둘러싸인 개구(322B-1, 322B-2)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 또는 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(320-1, 320-2)는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)의 적어도 일부를 지지하도록 구성된 지지부(323-1, 323-2)를 포함하고,바람직하게는, 상기 지지부(323-1, 323-2)는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 대면하는 곡면을 갖고, 상기 곡면은 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)과 적어도 부분적으로 접촉하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 3 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351) 및 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352) 사이에 위치된 배터리(389)를 더 포함하고, 상기 배터리(389)는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 대면하고, 상기 지지부(323)의 단부는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 대면하는 상기 배터리(389)의 면과 실질적으로 동일하게 위치되거나 그보다 낮게 위치되는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 4 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(320-1, 320-2)는 상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351) 또는 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352)에 연결되는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)의 커넥터(353B)를 적어도 부분적으로 커버하도록 구성된 커버(321A-1, 321A-2)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 5 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(320-1, 320-2)는 적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(322-1, 322-2)를 더 포함하고, 상기 커버(321A-1, 321A-2)의 두께는 상기 변형부(322-1, 322-2)의 두께와 실질적으로 동일하거나 그보다 큰 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 6 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(320-1)는,적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(322-1), 및상기 변형부(322-1)에 연결되는 영역 상에 형성된 적어도 하나의 리세스(321B-1)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 7 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(551)이 위치된 배터리(589)를 더 포함하고,상기 완충 구조체(520)는,적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(522),상기 변형부(522)에 연결되고 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 지지하도록 구성된 제 1 지지부(523), 및상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(551)을 지지하도록 구성된 제 2 지지부(524)를 포함하는 전자 장치(501).
- 제 1 항 내지 제 8 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351)이 위치된 키 입력 장치(650)를 더 포함하고,상기 완충 구조체(320)는,적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(622), 및상기 변형부(622)에 연결되고 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 지지하도록 구성된 지지부(623)를 포함하는 전자 장치(601).
- 제 1 항 내지 제 9 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(720)는 적어도 부분적으로 금속 재질로 형성된 전자 장치(701).
- 제 1 항 내지 제 10 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351), 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352) 및 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)을 수용하도록 구성된 하우징(310, 710')을 더 포함하고, 상기 완충 구조체(720')는 상기 하우징(710')에 웰딩된 전자 장치(701').
- 제 1 항 내지 제 11 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 완충 구조체(820)는,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(351) 또는 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(352)에 연결되는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(353)의 커넥터(353B)를 적어도 부분적으로 커버하고 제 1 탄성도를 갖는 커버(321A-1, 321A-2, 821), 및상기 커버(321A-1, 321A-2, 821)에 연결되고 적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성되고 상기 제 1 탄성도보다 큰 제 2 탄성도를 갖는 변형부(322-1, 322-2, 822)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 12 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(1151)을 포함하는 제 1 하우징(1110), 및상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(1152)을 포함하는 제 2 하우징(1120)으로서, 상기 제 2 하우징(1120)은 상기 제 1 하우징(1110)과 제 1 각도를 형성하는 접힘 상태 및 상기 제 1 하우징(1110)과 상기 제 1 각도와 다른 제 2 각도를 형성하는 펼침 상태 사이에서 상기 제 1 하우징(1110)에 대해 배향된, 상기 제 2 하우징(1120)을 포함하고,상기 완충 구조체는,상기 제 1 하우징(1110)에 위치되고 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(1153)을 완충하도록 구성된 제 1 완충 구조체(1130A), 및상기 제 2 하우징(1120)에 위치되고 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(1153)을 완충하도록 구성된 제 2 완충 구조체(1130B)를 포함하는 전자 장치(1101).
- 제 1 항 내지 제 13 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 완충 구조체(1130A) 및 상기 제 2 완충 구조체(1130B)는 적어도 부분적으로 탄성적으로 변형하도록 구성된 변형부(1132A, 1132B)를 각각 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항 내지 제 14 항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 완충 구조체(1130A) 및 상기 제 2 완충 구조체(1130B)는 상기 변형부(1132A, 1132B)에 연결되고 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(1153)을 지지하도록 구성된 지지부(1133A, 1133B)를 각각 더 포함하고/하거나,상기 제 1 완충 구조체(1130A) 및 상기 제 2 완충 구조체(1130B)는 커버(1131A, 1131B)를 각각 더 포함하고, 상기 커버(1131A, 1131B)는 상기 변형부(1132A, 1132B)에 연결되고 상기 제 1 인쇄 회로 기판(1151)에 연결되는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(1153)의 제 1 커넥터(1153A)를 적어도 부분적으로 커버하도록 구성되고, 상기 커버(1131A, 1131B)는 상기 제 2 인쇄 회로 기판(1152)에 연결되는 상기 플렉서블 인쇄 회로 기판(1153)의 제 2 커넥터(1153B)를 각각 적어도 부분적으로 커버하도록 구성된 전자 장치.
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