WO2023239038A1 - Boîtier de protection ayant une structure coulissante entourant partiellement un dispositif électronique - Google Patents

Boîtier de protection ayant une structure coulissante entourant partiellement un dispositif électronique Download PDF

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WO2023239038A1
WO2023239038A1 PCT/KR2023/004874 KR2023004874W WO2023239038A1 WO 2023239038 A1 WO2023239038 A1 WO 2023239038A1 KR 2023004874 W KR2023004874 W KR 2023004874W WO 2023239038 A1 WO2023239038 A1 WO 2023239038A1
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정우혁
강보순
김병진
김태호
송준용
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/3888—Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers

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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protective case including a sliding structure surrounding a portion of an electronic device.
  • a protective case can reduce damage or scratches to portable electronic devices due to external impacts.
  • a protective case can provide a design that provides protection and aesthetics to a portable electronic device.
  • As the protective case includes a structure for protecting the portable electronic device, a phenomenon that limits the functionality of the portable electronic device may occur.
  • the protective case of the foldable electronic device may include a first case, a second case, and a sliding case.
  • the first case may include a first opening.
  • the sliding case may be slidably in contact with the first surface of the first case in a first direction.
  • the sliding case may be in contact with the second surface of the second case.
  • the sliding case changes between a first state in which the first side and the second side face different directions and a second state in which the first side and the second side face the same direction. It may be connected to the first case and the second case to provide the first case and the second case.
  • the sliding case may overlap at least a portion of the first opening in the first state. According to one embodiment, in the second state, it may be spaced apart from the first opening.
  • the protective case of the foldable electronic device may include a first case including a first opening, a second case, and a sliding case.
  • the sliding case may include a second opening.
  • the sliding case includes a first part slidably in contact with the first surface of the first case in a first direction, a second part in contact with the second surface of the second case, and the first area and a third part disposed between the second regions.
  • the sliding case changes between a first state in which the first side and the second side face different directions and a second state in which the first side and the second side face the same direction. It may be connected to the first case and the second case to provide the first case and the second case.
  • the second opening in the first state, may be spaced apart from the first opening. According to one embodiment, the second opening may overlap with at least a portion of the first opening in the second state.
  • the third part may protrude toward the hinge cover of the foldable electronic device in the first state. According to one embodiment, the third part may be stored in the first case in the second state.
  • a foldable electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, and a flexible display disposed across the first and second housings.
  • a foldable electronic device may include a first case, a second case, and a sliding case.
  • the first case may be coupled to the first housing.
  • the second case may be coupled to the second housing.
  • the first case may include a first opening exposing a display and a camera disposed in the first housing.
  • the sliding case may be slidably in contact with the first surface of the first case in a first direction.
  • the sliding case may contact the second surface of the second case.
  • the sliding case changes between a first state in which the first side and the second side face different directions and a second state in which the first side and the second side face the same direction. It may be connected to the first case and the second case to provide the first case and the second case.
  • the sliding case may overlap at least a portion of the first opening in the first state. According to one embodiment, in the second state, it may be spaced apart from the first opening.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B show an example in which a protective case and an electronic device are combined, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 2 shows an example of a change according to the state of a protective case according to an embodiment.
  • FIG 3 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary protective case, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 shows an example of a protective case in a first state, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG 5 shows an example of a protective case in a second state, according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 6 shows an example of the positional relationship between the first case and the sliding case in the first state and the second state, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary first case and a sliding case, according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 8 shows an example of a change in a protection case according to a change in state, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 9 shows an example of an assembly process of a first case and a sliding case, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 10 shows an example of an assembly process of a second case and a sliding case, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B show an example in which a protective case and an electronic device are combined, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 2 shows an example of a change according to the state of a protective case according to an embodiment.
  • the protective case 100 may surround the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may include a first housing 20 and a second housing 30.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may include a flexible display 11 disposed on the front of the first housing 20 and the second housing 30.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may include a display 12 and a camera 13 disposed on the rear of the first housing 20.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 is configured from a first state 100a in which the first housing 20 and the second housing 30 face each other to a state in which the first housing 20 and the second housing 30 are in a plane state. It can change to state 2 (100b).
  • the protective case 100 surrounding the foldable electronic device 10 has the first surface 110a of the first case 110 and the second surface 130a of the second case 130 facing different directions.
  • the state 100a may change to a second state 100b in which the first surface 110a and the second surface 130a face in the same direction.
  • the first state 100a may be referred to as a folded state in the sense that the foldable electronic device 10 or the protective case 100 is folded.
  • the second state 100b may be referred to as an unfolded state when the foldable electronic device 10 or the protective case 100 is unfolded.
  • the flexible display 11 of the foldable electronic device 10 may not be exposed to the outside. Being exposed to the outside means being seen from the outside, and the term being exposed to the outside can be used interchangeably with the term being recognized from the outside.
  • the flexible display 11 may be placed on a surface formed by the first housing 20 and the second housing 30.
  • the flexible display 11 can change into the first state 100a or the second state 100b by a hinge structure (not shown) that rotatably connects the first housing 20 and the second housing 30. You can.
  • the first housing 20 and the second housing 30 of the foldable electronic device 10 may face each other.
  • the flexible display 11 may be disposed on surfaces of the first housing 20 and the second housing 30 facing each other in the first state 100a.
  • the flexible display 11 of the foldable electronic device 10 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the flexible display 11 may be substantially flat in the second state 100b.
  • the protective case 100 may include a first case 110, a second case 130, and a sliding case 150.
  • the first case 110 may include a first opening 111.
  • the first case 110 may cover a portion of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may cover at least a portion of the first housing 20 .
  • the first opening 111 may expose a portion of the first housing 20 to the outside of the protective case 100 .
  • the first opening 111 may expose the display 12 and the camera 13 disposed on the outer surface of the first housing 20 to the outside of the protective case 100.
  • the second case 120 may cover another part of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may cover at least a portion of the second housing 30 .
  • the first case 110 and the second case 120 are formed on one side (the first housing 20 and the second housing 30) of the foldable electronic device 10 in the second state 100b. One side) can be exposed to the outside. One side of the foldable electronic device 10 may be a side on which the flexible display 11 is placed.
  • the sliding case 150 may be slidably in contact with the first surface 110a of the first case 110 in a first direction.
  • the sliding case 150 may contact the second surface 130a of the second case 130.
  • the sliding case 150 may cover at least a portion of the first surface 110a of the first case 110 and the second surface 130a of the second case 130.
  • the first surface 110a and the second surface 130a may be surfaces opposite to the direction in which the seating surface on which the foldable electronic device 10 is placed faces.
  • the sliding case 150 may be formed of a flexible material.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a polymer material.
  • the sliding case 150 may include at least one of silicone, urethane, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the flexible sliding case 150 may be connected to the first case 110 and the second case 130.
  • the sliding case 150 has a first state 100a in which the first case 110 and the second case 130 face each other and the first case 110 and the second case 130 are substantially flat. It may be configured to provide a change between the second states 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may overlap at least a portion of the first opening 111 within the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may be spaced apart from the first opening 111 in the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may slide along the first surface 110a of the first case 110 when the protective case 100 changes from the first state 100a to the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may slide along the first surface 110a of the first case 110 when the protective case 100 changes from the second state 100b to the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may open the first opening 111 in the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may not overlap the first opening 111 in the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may contact the edge of the first opening 111 in the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may be spaced apart from the edge of the first opening 111 in the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may cover the first opening 111 in the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may overlap the first opening 111 in the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may overlap at least a portion of the first opening 111 to protect the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a second opening 151.
  • the second opening 151 may overlap a portion of the first opening within the first state 100a.
  • the second opening 151 may be spaced apart from the first opening 111 in the second state 100b.
  • the first opening 111 and the second opening 151 overlap each other, and the foldable electronics overlap the second opening 151.
  • the first area 161 of the device 10 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the first opening 111 overlaps the first opening and exposes the second area 162 of the foldable electronic device including the first area 161 to the outside. It can be exposed.
  • the first area 161 may include an area where the camera 13 of the foldable electronic device 10 is placed.
  • the second area 162 may include an area where the camera 13 and the display 12 of the foldable electronic device 10 are placed.
  • the protective case 100 is a first case in which the direction in which the first surface 110a of the first case 110 faces and the direction in which the second face 130a of the second case 130 faces are different. From state 100a, the direction toward which the first surface 110a faces and the direction toward which the second surface 130a faces may change to a second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 can provide a change in the state of the protective case 100 based on elastic force.
  • the sliding case 150 is folded in the first state 100a, and includes a first part 101 in contact with the first surface 110a and a second part 102 in contact with the second surface 130a. may face different directions.
  • the sliding case 150 is unfolded in the second state 100b, so that the first part 101 and the second part 102 face the same direction.
  • the protective case 100 can change from the first state 100a to the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 is folded in the first state 100a, and has a first portion 101 in contact with the first surface 110a and a second surface 130a. It may include an adjoining second part 102 and a third part 103 disposed between the first part 101 and the second part 102. The third portion 103 may face the hinge cover 25 of the foldable electronic device 10 in the first state 103.
  • the sliding case 150 may be unfolded within the second state 100b.
  • the first part 101 and the third part 103 may contact the first surface 110a.
  • the second portion 102 may be in contact with the second surface 100b.
  • the third portion 103 may not contact the first surface 110a in the first state 100a, but may contact the second surface 130a in the second state 100b.
  • the first part 101 connected to the third part 103 slides along the first surface 110a, so that the first state 100a
  • the third portion 103 may be in contact with the first surface 110a.
  • the protective case 100 may go through a third state 100b while changing from the first state 100a to the second state 100b.
  • the first state 100a the first case 110 and the second case 130 may face each other.
  • the second state 100b the first case 110 and the second case 130 may form the same plane.
  • the angle between the first case 110 and the second case 130 of the protective case 100 may be 0 degrees to 180 degrees.
  • the third state 100c is a state in which the electronic device 10 or the protective case 100 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state, or the electronic device 10 or the protective case 100 changes from the unfolded state to the folded state. In terms of being a state that changes, it may be referred to as a transient state or an intermediate state.
  • the sliding case 150 may move along the first surface 110a of the first case 110 according to a change from the first state 100a to the second state 100b. For example, as the sliding case 150 changes from the first state 100a to the second state 100b, the first surface 110a of the first case 110 in the first direction da. You can move along.
  • the sliding case 150 may completely expose the second area 162 exposed by the first opening 111.
  • one side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction (da) and the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction (da) have a first distance d1.
  • the first distance d1 may be greater than the distance between two edges of the first opening 111 perpendicular to the first direction da.
  • the area between the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction da and one side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction da may be larger than the area of the first opening 111.
  • the first opening 111 may completely overlap the space between the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction (da) and the side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction (da). .
  • the sliding case 150 may surround at least a portion of the second area 162 overlapping the first opening 111.
  • one side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction (da) and the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction (da) may substantially contact each other.
  • one side of the sliding case 150 may contact an edge of the first opening 111 that faces the first direction da of the first case 110 .
  • the sliding case 150 may overlap the first opening 111.
  • the sliding case 150 overlapping the first opening 111 can protect the display 12 of the foldable electronic device 10 exposed through the first opening 111.
  • the sliding case 150 may surround a portion of the second area 162 overlapped by the first opening 111.
  • one side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction (da) and the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction (da) are at a second distance d2. can be separated from The second distance d2 may be smaller than the distance between two edges of the first opening 111 perpendicular to the first direction da.
  • the area between the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction da and one side of the sliding case 150 facing the first direction da may be smaller than the area of the first opening 111. .
  • the first opening 111 may partially overlap in the space between the side facing the first direction (da) of the first case 110 and one side facing the first direction (da) of the sliding case 150. there is.
  • the side of the first case 110 facing the first direction (da) may be disposed on the first opening 111 .
  • the sliding case 150 While changing from the first state 100a to the second state 100b, the sliding case 150 moves in the first direction da along the first surface 110a, thereby moving in the second state 100b.
  • the protective case 100 may be configured to protect the display 12 of the foldable electronic device 10. While changing from the second state 100b to the first state 100a, the sliding case 150 moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction da along the first surface 110a, thereby In state 1 100a, the protective case 100 may expose the display 12 of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the protective case 100 can protect the foldable electronic device 10 while providing necessary functions depending on the state of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the sliding case 150 opens the first opening 111 to expose the display 12 and the camera 13 to the outside. It can be exposed.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 with the display 12 exposed to the outside can provide visual information by utilizing the display 12 instead of the flexible display 11.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 with the camera 13 exposed to the outside can obtain visual information related to external objects or the environment including external objects through the camera 13.
  • the sliding case 150 covers the first opening 111 and exposes the camera 13 to the outside through the second opening 151.
  • the protective case 100 may not expose the display 12 to the outside while providing a display area of the flexible display 11 that is wider than that of the display 12.
  • the slide case 150 surrounds the first opening 111, the camera 13, which is a rear camera, is exposed to the outside through the second opening 151, so that the electronic device 10 is exposed to the outside through the camera 13. , visual information related to external objects or the environment including external objects can be obtained.
  • the sliding case 150 exposes the first area 161 where the camera 13 is placed and surrounds the display 12, thereby making it less useful in the second state 100b.
  • the display 12 is protected, and the function of the camera 13 can be utilized.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary protective case, according to one embodiment.
  • 4 shows an example of a protective case in a first state, according to one embodiment.
  • 5 shows an example of a protective case in a second state, according to one embodiment.
  • the protective case 100 may include a first case 110, a second case 130, and/or a sliding case 150.
  • the first case 110, second case 130, and/or sliding case 150 may be separated from each other.
  • the first case 110, the second case 130, and/or the sliding case 150 may be assembled together to provide one protective case 100.
  • the sliding case 150 may be assembled to each of the first case 110 and the second case 130.
  • the first part 101 of the sliding case 150 may be movably assembled to the first case 110.
  • the second part 102 of the sliding case 150 may be assembled and fixed to the second case 130.
  • the third part 103 of the sliding case 150 is disposed between the first part 101 and the second part 102 and can move together with the movement of the first part 101.
  • the first case 110 may include a guide rail 310.
  • the guide rail 310 may extend in the first direction (da).
  • the guide rail 310 may guide the movement of the sliding case 150 on the first case 110.
  • the first opening 111 is opened in a foldable electronic device (e.g., the foldable electronic device in FIG. 1A).
  • a portion of the device 10 e.g., the display 12 or the camera 13 in FIG. 1A
  • the first opening 111 may be surrounded by the sliding case 150 in the second state 100b.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a second opening 151 that overlaps the first opening 111 in the second state 100b through movement along the guide rail 310. In the second state 100b, the second opening 151 may expose the camera 13 of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the guide rail 310 may include a slit 311 and a groove 312.
  • the slit 311 may extend along the first direction.
  • the slit 311 may couple the first portion 101 of the sliding case 150 to be movable in the first direction da with respect to the first case 110 .
  • the sliding case 150 may include a protrusion 351.
  • the protrusion 351 may pass through the slit 311 to connect the first case 110 and the sliding case 150.
  • the protrusion 351 may move along the slit 311 of the guide rail 310 in the first direction da or in a second direction opposite to the first direction da.
  • the first case 110 may include a groove 312 in contact with the slit 311.
  • the groove 312 may be formed along the edge of the slit 311 on the third side 110b of the first case 110 facing the first side 110a.
  • the groove 312 can prevent the protrusion 351 from coming off while the sliding case 150 moves along the slit 311.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a protrusion 351.
  • the protrusion 351 may be disposed on the first portion 101.
  • the protrusion 351 may be configured to combine the first part 101 and the first case 110 so that the first part 101 moves along the first surface 110a of the first case 110. .
  • the first case 110 may further include a third opening 316.
  • the third opening 316 may be connected to the guide rail 310.
  • the third opening 316 may be formed integrally with the slit of the guide rail 310.
  • the third opening 316 may extend in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction (da).
  • the third opening 316 may extend perpendicular to the slit 311.
  • the third opening 316 may be formed larger than the protrusion 351 so that the protrusion 351 can be inserted during the assembly process of the protective case 100.
  • the protrusion 351 inserted into the third opening 316 may move toward the slit 311 and come into contact with the groove 312. After the protrusion 351 comes into contact with the groove 312 or the slit 311, the protrusion 351 may move in the first direction da along the guide rail 310.
  • the protrusion 351 may provide linear motion of the sliding case 150 with respect to the first case 110 as it moves along the guide rail 310.
  • the guide rail 310 and the third opening 316 may guide the fastening and movement of the protrusion 351.
  • the second case 130 may further include a fastening portion 330.
  • the fastening portion 330 may include a fourth opening 331 and a groove 332.
  • the sliding case 150 may further include a fastening protrusion 353.
  • the fourth opening 331 may penetrate the second case 130.
  • the fastening protrusion 353 may be disposed on the second portion 102.
  • the fastening protrusion 353 may at least partially overlap the fourth opening 331 .
  • the second case 130 may further include a groove 332 in contact with the fourth opening 331.
  • the groove 332 may sink toward the second surface 130a based on the fourth surface 130b.
  • the combined shape of the fourth opening 331 and the groove 332 may be circular.
  • the second case 130 may be coupled to the sliding case 150 through the fourth opening 331 and the fastening protrusion 353.
  • the fourth opening 331 may have a shape corresponding to the fastening protrusion 353.
  • the fastening protrusion 353 may penetrate the fourth opening 331. After the fastening protrusion 353 is inserted through the fourth opening 331, the sliding case 150 or the second case 130 is rotated so that a portion of the fastening protrusion 353 overlaps the groove 332. there is. By overlapping the fastening protrusion 353 and the groove 332, the sliding case 150 can be coupled to the second case 130.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a damper 355 .
  • Damper 355 may be disposed in the third portion 103.
  • the damper 355 may face the hinge cover 25 of the foldable electronic device 10 seated in the protective case 100 in the first state 100a.
  • Damper 355 may be spaced apart from hinge cover 25.
  • the damper 355 may be spaced apart from the hinge cover 25 and may provide an air gap (g) between the hinge cover 25 and the sliding case 150.
  • the air gap g formed by the damper 355 can protect the hinge structure within the hinge cover 25 from external shock. For example, external shock applied to the protective case 100 may be transmitted to the foldable electronic device 10 through the protective case 100.
  • the air gap g can protect the hinge structure within the hinge cover 25, which is a weak part of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the air gap g can reduce the external shock transmitted directly to the hinge structure of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the third portion 103 to which external shock is applied may be deformed.
  • the deformed third portion 103 can maintain a distance from the hinge cover 25 by the air gap g.
  • the damper 355 disposed in a portion facing the hinge cover 25 may include a soft material. The part of the third part 103 facing the damper 355 is compressed even when it contacts the hinge cover 25 due to deformation, so that external shock can be dispersed. Damage to the foldable electronic device 10 due to distributed external shocks can be reduced.
  • the damper 355 may be disposed in the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317 of the first case 110 in the second state 100b.
  • the damper 355 can maintain the outer surface of the sliding case 110 substantially flat by being inserted into the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317 in the second state 100b.
  • the first case 110 may include a third opening 316 and a damper seating opening 317.
  • the third opening 316 may be connected to the guide rail 310.
  • the third opening 316 may extend in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction (da).
  • a damper 355 can be seated in the third opening 316.
  • the damper 355 may protect the hinge cover 25 and the hinge structure within the hinge cover 25 from external shock in the first state 100a.
  • dampers 355 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the third opening 316 and the damper seating opening 317.
  • the shapes of the damper 355 inserted into the third opening 316 and the damper 355 inserted into the damper seating opening 317 may be different.
  • the third opening 316 may have a length in the third direction for assembly of the protrusion 351, and the damper 355 may have a shape extending in the third direction.
  • the protective case 100 has a slit 311 and a groove 312, so that the protrusion 351 can be guided to move along the guide rail 310.
  • the third opening 317 can provide an assembly path for the protrusion 351, thereby providing ease of assembly.
  • the third opening 317 can accommodate the damper 355 disposed in the third portion 103, so that when the sliding case 150 is unfolded (e.g., in the second state 100b), the sliding case 150 ) can be substantially flat.
  • the sliding case 150 which is substantially flat in the second state 100b, reduces the tilt or eccentricity of the protective case 100 accommodating the foldable electronic device 10 in the second state 100b. You can.
  • Figure 6 shows an example of the positional relationship between the first case and the sliding case in the first state and the second state, according to one embodiment.
  • 7 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary first case and a sliding case, according to one embodiment.
  • the protrusion 351 does not overlap the third opening 316 and may be located on the guide rail 310.
  • the protrusion 351 is slidably connected to the guide rail 310 when the sliding case 150 is assembled to the first case 110, and may contact or be spaced apart from the third opening 316.
  • the protrusion 351 that does not overlap the third opening 316 can reduce separation of the sliding case 150 from the first case 110.
  • the sliding case 150 may be configured to be spaced apart from the first opening 111.
  • the protrusion 351 may be disposed in an area in contact with the third opening 316 of the guide rail 310. The protrusion 351 disposed in the area may separate the sliding case 150 from the first opening 111.
  • the protrusion 351 may move a specified distance d3 in the first direction da.
  • the designated distance d3 may be the maximum distance that the protrusion 351 can move.
  • the designated distance d3 is the distance from one side of the protrusion 351 facing the first opening 111 to one end of the guide rail 310 facing the first opening 111 in the first state 100a. It can be.
  • the designated distance d3 may be the width of the first opening 111 in the first direction (da).
  • the designated distance d3 may be the distance from the other side opposite to the one side of the protrusion 351 to the other end of the guide rail 310 in the second state 100b.
  • the other end of the guide rail 310 may be a point where the third opening 316 meets.
  • the first opening 111 in the second state 100b, at least a portion of the first opening 111 may be surrounded by the sliding case 150.
  • a portion of the first opening 111 may be opened through the second opening 151 of the sliding case 150.
  • the first opening 111 may be completely surrounded by the sliding case 150.
  • the sliding case 150 that does not include the second opening 151 may surround the first opening 111.
  • the damper 355 may occupy the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317.
  • the damper 355 seated in the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317 can keep the protective case 100 flat.
  • the damper 355 inserted into the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317 can keep the sliding case 150 substantially flat.
  • the sliding case 150 may be coupled to the first case 110 .
  • the sliding case 150 may be coupled to the protrusion 351 and the guide rail 310.
  • the sliding case 150 may move in the first direction based on the first case 110.
  • the sliding case 150 may include a protrusion 351.
  • the protrusion 351 may include a sliding plate 711 and a neck 712.
  • the neck 712 may be inserted into the slit 311.
  • the sliding plate 711 has a wider width than the slit 311 and can contact the groove 312.
  • the protective case 100 may guide the movement of the protrusion 351 in the first direction (da) through the guide rail 310.
  • the guide rail 310 can move the sliding case 150 based on guidance of the movement path of the protrusion 351.
  • the protrusion 351 of the sliding case 150 may include a neck 712 and a sliding plate 711. While the sliding case 150 is assembled to the first case 110 by the sliding plate 711, the sliding case 150 is not separated from the first case 110 and can remain assembled.
  • the designated distance d3, which is the moving distance of the sliding case 150 may be determined based on the length of the guide rail 310.
  • Figure 8 shows an example of a change in a protection case according to a change in state, according to an embodiment.
  • the protective case 100 may expose a portion of the foldable electronic device 10 through the first opening 111 of the first case 110.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 may include a camera 13 in the first area 161 and a display 12 in the second area 162.
  • the sliding case 150 may be spaced apart from the first opening 111.
  • the sliding case 150 spaced apart from the first opening 111 may expose the first area 161 and the second area 162.
  • the protective case 100 may cover most of the first opening 111 of the first case 110.
  • the sliding case 150 may surround the first opening 111.
  • the second opening 151 formed in the sliding case 150 may expose the camera 13 disposed in the first area 161 to the outside.
  • the second opening 151 may be formed to correspond to the camera 13.
  • the second opening 151 may expose other components necessary for the function of the camera 13.
  • the second opening 151 may expose an area including the camera 13 and the camera flash 801.
  • the second opening 151 may be configured to expose the camera flash 801 even in the first state 100a.
  • the sliding case 150 may be spaced apart from the second opening 151.
  • the second opening 151 of the sliding case 150 may expose the camera flash.
  • the second opening 151 may overlap the camera flash 801.
  • the first opening 111 may be spaced apart from the second opening 151.
  • the first opening 111 may expose the camera 13, and the second opening 151 may expose the camera flash 801.
  • the second opening 151 may always overlap the camera flash 801 regardless of the state of the protective case 100.
  • the sliding case 150 may not include the second opening 151.
  • the sliding case 150 may provide a notch or curved portion by removing the corresponding area instead of the second opening 151.
  • the sliding case 100 may overlap a portion of the first area 161 and the second area 162.
  • the sliding case 100 may overlap a portion of the camera 13 and a portion of the display 12.
  • the protective case 100 can protect the foldable electronic device 10 while providing necessary functions depending on the state of the foldable electronic device 10.
  • the sliding case 150 opens the first opening 111 to expose the display 12 and the camera 13 to the outside. It can be exposed.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 with the display 12 exposed to the outside can provide visual information by utilizing the display 12 instead of the flexible display 11.
  • the foldable electronic device 10 with the camera 13 exposed to the outside can obtain visual information related to external objects or the environment including external objects through the camera 13.
  • the sliding case 150 covers the first opening 111 and exposes the camera 13 to the outside through the second opening 151.
  • the protective case 100 may not expose the display 12 to the outside while providing a display area of the flexible display 11 that is wider than that of the display 12.
  • the slide case 150 surrounds the first opening 111, the camera 13, which is a rear camera, is exposed to the outside through the second opening 151, so that the electronic device 10 is exposed to the outside through the camera 13. , visual information related to external objects or the environment including external objects can be obtained.
  • the sliding case 150 exposes the first area 161 where the camera 13 is placed and surrounds the display 12, thereby making it less useful in the second state 100b.
  • the display 12 is protected, and the function of the camera 13 can be utilized.
  • Figure 9 shows an example of an assembly process of a first case and a sliding case, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 10 shows an example of an assembly process of a second case and a sliding case, according to an embodiment.
  • the first case 110 may be combined with the sliding case 150.
  • the sliding case 150 may be assembled through the third opening 316 of the first case 110.
  • the protrusion 351 of the sliding case 150 may be inserted into the third opening 316 of the first case 110.
  • the third opening 316 of the first case 110 may be larger than the protrusion 351.
  • the third opening 316 may provide a space into which the protrusion 351 is inserted.
  • the protrusion 351 of the sliding case 150 may be inserted into the third opening 316 and then move along the longitudinal direction of the third opening 316 . For example, based on FIG. 9 , the sliding case 150 may move to the left along the third opening 316.
  • the protrusion 351 may come into contact with the guide rail 310.
  • the protrusion 351 may come into contact with the groove 312.
  • the sliding plate 711 of the protrusion 351 may contact one surface of the groove 312.
  • the neck 712 may be inserted into the slit 311 and come into contact with the side of the groove 312.
  • the protrusion 351 When the protrusion 351 comes into contact with the guide rail 310 as the sliding case 150 moves, the protrusion 351 may move along the guide rail 310. When the protrusion 351 moves in a direction perpendicular to the third opening 316 along the guide rail 310, the damper 355 may be inserted into the third opening 316 or the damper seating opening 317. .
  • the sliding case 150 is connected to the first case 110.
  • the combined state may be the same or similar to the state of the first case 110 and the sliding case 150 in the second state 100b.
  • the second case 130 may be combined with the sliding case 150.
  • the sliding case 150 may be assembled through the fourth opening 331 of the second case 130.
  • the fastening protrusion 353 of the sliding case 150 may be inserted into the fourth opening 331 of the second case 130.
  • the fourth opening 331 of the second case 130 may be larger than the fastening protrusion 353.
  • the fourth opening 331 may provide a space into which the fastening protrusion 353 is inserted. After the fastening protrusion 353 of the sliding case 150 is inserted into the fourth opening 331, the sliding case 150 can be coupled to the second case 130 by rotating the second case 130. there is.
  • the second case 130 may rotate with respect to the sliding case 150.
  • the fastening protrusion 353 of the sliding case 150 may be supported by the groove 332 formed on the side of the fourth opening 331 as the second case 130 rotates. A portion of the fastening protrusion 353 may overlap the fourth opening 331, and the remaining portion of the fastening protrusion 353 may overlap the groove 332. Since the fastening protrusion 353 only partially overlaps the fourth opening 331, the sliding case 150 and the second case 130 can be fixed.
  • the protective case 100 according to the above-described embodiment can be assembled through fastening between the protrusion 351 and the guide rail 310 and fastening the fastening protrusion 353 and the fourth opening 331.
  • the protective case of the foldable electronic device includes a first case (e.g., first case 110 in FIG. 1a) and a second case (e.g. : It may include a second case 130 in FIG. 1A) and a sliding case (eg, sliding case 150 in FIG. 1A).
  • the first case may include a first opening (eg, the first opening 111 in FIG. 1A).
  • the sliding case moves in a first direction (e.g., first direction (da) in FIG. 2) with a first side of the first case (e.g., first side 110a in FIG. 1A).
  • the sliding case changes between a first state in which the first side and the second side face different directions and a second state in which the first side and the second side face the same direction. It may be connected to the first case and the second case to provide the first case and the second case.
  • the sliding case may open the first opening in the first state. According to one embodiment, in the second state, it may overlap at least a portion of the first opening. According to one embodiment, the sliding case may overlap a portion of the first opening in the first state.
  • the protective case may expose the display and the camera through the first opening in a folded state and protect the display in an unfolded state. Some parts of the foldable electronic device can be protected depending on changes in the state of the protective case and electronic device.
  • the sliding case may include a second opening spaced apart from the first opening in the second state.
  • the first opening and the second opening may expose the first area of the foldable electronic device overlapping the second opening to the outside.
  • the first opening overlaps the first opening and includes the first area (e.g., the first area 161 in FIG. 1A).
  • the second area of the electronic device e.g., the second area 162 in FIG. 1A
  • the second opening of the sliding case may expose the camera disposed next to the display in the unfolded state.
  • the protective case can provide necessary functions according to state changes.
  • the protective case may provide a camera function by exposing the camera through the second opening while surrounding the display in the unfolded state.
  • the first area may include an area where a camera of the foldable electronic device is placed.
  • the second area may include an area where the camera and the display of the foldable electronic device are placed.
  • the second opening of the sliding case may expose the camera disposed next to the display in the unfolded state.
  • the protective case can provide necessary functions according to state changes.
  • the protective case may provide a camera function by exposing the camera through the second opening while surrounding the display in the unfolded state.
  • the first case may include a guide rail (eg, guide rail 310 in FIG. 3) extending in the first direction.
  • the sliding case may include a protrusion (e.g., protrusion 351 in FIG. 3) that moves along the guide rail in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction. there is.
  • the first case can guide the movement path of the sliding case by providing a guide rail. Through the guide rail, the sliding case can slide in a designated first direction or a second direction.
  • the guide rail may include a slit (eg, slit 311 in FIG. 3) and a groove (eg, groove 312 in FIG. 3).
  • the slit may extend along the first direction.
  • the groove may extend along an edge of the slit on a third side of the first case (e.g., the third side 110b of FIG. 3) facing the first side.
  • the protrusion may include a neck inserted into the slit, and a sliding plate that has a wider width than the slit and is in contact with the groove.
  • the protrusion can move along the guide rail by including a neck and a sliding plate.
  • the sliding case can be moved relative to the first case by the projection moving along the guide rail.
  • the first case may include a third opening connected to the guide rail and extending in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the protrusion may be inserted through the third opening and moved to the guide rail.
  • the protrusion when assembling the first case and the sliding case, the protrusion may be assembled through the third opening.
  • the sliding case can be attached and detached from the first case through the third opening.
  • the second case may include a fourth opening.
  • the sliding case may include a fastening protrusion that at least partially overlaps the fourth opening.
  • the second case and the sliding case can be attached and detached from each other through the fourth opening.
  • the sliding case is folded in the first state, and includes a first part in contact with the first surface, a second part in contact with the second surface, and the first part and the second part. It may include a third part disposed in between.
  • the third part may face the hinge cover of the foldable electronic device in the first state.
  • the first part, the second part and the third part may face the same direction in the second state.
  • the first part and the third part may contact the first surface in the second state.
  • the third part moves together with the first part, thereby protecting the hinge cover of the electronic device in the folded state, and in the unfolded state, the third part is substantially in contact with the first part, the second part, and the third part. can provide the same plane.
  • the third part may include a damper that protrudes toward the hinge cover in the first state.
  • the third part may be spaced apart from the hinge cover.
  • the damper of the third part can reduce external shock applied to the hinge cover of the electronic device in the folded state.
  • the first case may include a guide rail (eg, guide rail 310 in FIG. 3) and a third opening (eg, third opening 316 in FIG. 3).
  • a guide rail eg, guide rail 310 in FIG. 3
  • a third opening eg, third opening 316 in FIG. 3
  • the guide rail guides the movement of the sliding case and may extend in the first direction.
  • the third opening may be connected to the guide rail and extend in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the damper may occupy the third opening in the second state.
  • the third opening may provide a path or space where the protrusions are fastened during the assembly step.
  • the third opening may provide a space in which the damper is seated in the unfolded state.
  • the first part in contact with the first surface and the second part in contact with the second surface may face different directions.
  • the first part and the second part may face the same direction.
  • the sliding case may include a soft material.
  • the hardness of the first case and the second case may be higher than that of the sliding case.
  • the first case and the second case may be detachable from the sliding case.
  • the sliding case may include at least one of silicone, urethane, or TPU (thermal plastic poly urethane).
  • the sliding case can be connected to the first case and the second case to protect the foldable electronic device.
  • the sliding case can reduce external shocks being transmitted to the foldable electronic device.
  • the protective case of the foldable electronic device includes a first case including a first opening, a second case, and a second opening, and is configured to slide in a first direction with the first side of the first case. It may include a sliding case including a first part possibly in contact, a second part in contact with a second surface of the second case, and a third part disposed between the first area and the second area. According to one embodiment, the sliding case changes between a first state in which the first side and the second side face different directions and a second state in which the first side and the second side face the same direction. It may be connected to the first case and the second case to provide the first case and the second case.
  • the second opening may overlap with at least a portion of the first opening in the first state and may be spaced apart from the first opening in the second state.
  • the third part may protrude toward the hinge cover of the foldable electronic device in the first state.
  • the third part may be stored in the first case in the second state.
  • the protective case may expose the display and the camera through the first opening in a folded state and protect the display in an unfolded state. Some parts of the foldable electronic device can be protected depending on changes in the state of the protective case and electronic device.
  • the second opening of the sliding case may expose the camera disposed next to the display in the unfolded state.
  • the protective case can provide necessary functions according to state changes. For example, the protective case may provide a camera function by exposing the camera through the second opening while surrounding the display in the unfolded state.
  • the first case guides the movement of the sliding case, is connected to a guide rail extending in the first direction, and extends in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction. It may include a third opening.
  • the damper may occupy the third opening in the second state.
  • the damper of the third part can reduce external shock applied to the hinge cover of the electronic device in the folded state.
  • the damper, in the unfolded state, can be disposed within the third opening to provide a sliding case with a substantially flat surface.
  • the first opening and the second opening may expose the first area of the foldable electronic device overlapping the second opening to the outside.
  • the first opening overlaps the first opening and exposes the second area of the foldable electronic device including the first area to the outside.
  • the second opening may expose the display and camera of the foldable electronic device.
  • the first opening and the second opening may expose the camera among the display and cameras of the foldable electronic device.
  • the second opening of the sliding case may expose the camera disposed next to the display in the unfolded state.
  • the protective case can provide necessary functions according to state changes.
  • the protective case may provide a camera function by exposing the camera through the second opening while surrounding the display in the unfolded state.
  • the second opening may be disposed in an area that overlaps the first opening of the sliding case in the second state.
  • the first case may include a guide rail extending in the first direction.
  • the sliding case may include a protrusion that moves along the guide rail in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the first part, the second part and the third part may face the same direction in the second state. According to one embodiment, the first part and the third part may contact the first surface in the second state.
  • the first part and the second part in the first state, when folded, the first part and the second part may face different directions.
  • in the second state when unfolded, the first part and the second part may face the same direction.
  • the sliding case may include a soft material.
  • the first case and the second case may be detachable from the sliding case.
  • the protrusion when assembling the first case and the sliding case, the protrusion may be assembled through the third opening.
  • the sliding case can be attached and detached from the first case through the third opening.
  • An electronic device may be of various types.
  • Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
  • Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately placed in other components.
  • one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

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La présente invention concerne un boîtier de protection qui comprend : un premier boîtier ayant une première ouverture ; un second boîtier ; et un boîtier coulissant venant en contact avec une première surface du premier boîtier pour pouvoir coulisser dans une première direction et venant en contact avec une seconde surface du second boîtier. Le boîtier coulissant est relié au premier boîtier et au second boîtier pour fournir une variation entre un premier état, dans lequel les première et seconde surfaces font face à différentes directions, ainsi qu'un second état, dans lequel les première et seconde surfaces font face à la même direction. Le boîtier coulissant ouvre la première ouverture dans le premier état et chevauche au moins partiellement la première ouverture dans le second état. D'autres modes de réalisation sont possibles.
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