WO2024029721A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant une couche de revêtement formée sur l'extérieur - Google Patents

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WO2024029721A1
WO2024029721A1 PCT/KR2023/007794 KR2023007794W WO2024029721A1 WO 2024029721 A1 WO2024029721 A1 WO 2024029721A1 KR 2023007794 W KR2023007794 W KR 2023007794W WO 2024029721 A1 WO2024029721 A1 WO 2024029721A1
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  • the disclosure below relates to an electronic device including a coating layer formed on the exterior.
  • the electronic device (101;201;301) includes a display (250;350) including a first area (250a;350a) and a second area (250b;350b), A housing structure 202 including a first housing (251; 351) supporting one area (250a; 350a) and a second housing (252; 352) supporting the second area (250b; 350b), A first state in which the first area (250a; 350a) and the second area (250b; 350b) are located substantially on the same plane, or the first area (250a; 350a) and the second area (250b; 350b) are mutually A hinge structure 230 that foldably connects the first housing (251; 351) and the second housing (252; 352) about the folding axis (A) so that they are in a second facing state, and the first state.
  • a hinge structure 230 that foldably connects the first housing (251; 351) and the second housing (252; 352) about the folding axis (A) so that they are in a second facing state, and the first state.
  • a decoration member 290;390;490;690 is connected to the housing structure 202 to surround at least a portion of the circumference of the display 250;350.
  • the decoration member (290;390;490;690) may include a coating layer (380;480;680) coated on at least a portion of the surface.
  • the surface of the decor member (290; 390; 490; 690) is formed to have a non-treated area (N) and a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area (N). It may include a processing area (S).
  • the electronic device (101; 701) includes a front side (710a), a back side (710b) opposite to the front side (710a), and the front side (710a) and the back side (710b).
  • a housing 710 including a side 711c surrounding the space between, a display 761 disposed on the front surface 710a, and a coating layer coated on the outer surface of the housing 710 that is visually exposed to the outside. may include.
  • the housing 710 when viewed from the rear 710b, has a flat portion 7122 that is substantially flat, and at least a portion of which forms a curved surface and forms an edge of the rear 710b. It may include a curved portion 7121.
  • the surface of the housing 710 includes a non-treated area (N) and a treated area (S) that is surface treated to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area (N). may include.
  • the processing area (S) may be formed in the curved portion 7121, and the non-processing area (N) may be formed in at least a portion of the planar portion 7122.
  • the electronic device (101;201;301) includes a display (250;350) including a first area (250a;350a) and a second area (250b;350b), A housing structure 202 including a first housing (251; 351) supporting the first area (250a; 350a), and a second housing (252; 352) supporting the second area (250b; 350b), A first state in which the first area (250a; 350a) and the second area (250b; 350b) are located substantially on the same plane, or the first area (250a; 350a) and the second area (250b; 350b) are located on the same plane.
  • a hinge structure 230 that foldably connects the first housing (251; 351) and the second housing (252; 352) about the folding axis (A) so that they are in a second state facing each other, and the first housing (251; 351)
  • the decoration members 290;390;490;690 are connected to the housing structure 202 to surround at least a portion of the circumference of the display 250;350.
  • the decoration member (290;390;490;690) may include a coating layer (380;480;680) coated on at least a portion of the surface.
  • the decoration member (290; 390; 490; 690) includes one or more straight portions (491A; 492A) extending in a substantially straight direction based on the state in which the display 250 is viewed in the first state. , and may include one or more curved portions (491B; 492B), at least a portion of which is bent and surface treated to have a higher surface energy than the one or more straight portions (491A; 492A).
  • the curve portions 491B and 492B may include a plurality of unit curve portions divided into gradations in surface energy according to changes in curvature.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 2C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3A is a top view of an electronic device illustrating a state in which a display is viewed in a first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view illustrating the connection relationship between a display and a decoration member in a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 3A illustrating a connection relationship of decoration members of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of a decoration member according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary shape of a treatment area formed on a decoration member according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5B is a plan view illustrating an exemplary form of a treatment area formed on a decoration member according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 6a is a plan view of a decoration member according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary shape of a treatment area formed on a decoration member according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 7b is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
  • some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • software e.g., program 140
  • processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
  • the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • a main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • auxiliary processor 123 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123
  • the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
  • coprocessor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
  • Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
  • An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
  • artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software 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. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
  • 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 application 146.
  • the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, 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. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
  • the display module 160 can 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 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
  • the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
  • the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 includes, 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 biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
  • audio interface audio interface
  • connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can 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 can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • processor 120 e.g., an application processor
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
  • a wireless communication module 192 e.g., 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 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., 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 e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
  • NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199).
  • the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
  • Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to or receive signals or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made 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 connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • a first side e.g., bottom side
  • a designated high frequency band e.g., mmWave band
  • a plurality of antennas e.g., array antennas
  • peripheral devices e.g., 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 of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • Electronic devices 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.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • One (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.”
  • any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. can be used
  • a module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part 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
  • a storage medium e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138
  • a machine e.g., foldable electronic device 101
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
  • a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
  • Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
  • the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-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 (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
  • each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components.
  • one or more of the components or operations described above 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, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
  • FIG. 2A and below show a spatial coordinate system defined by the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis orthogonal to each other.
  • the X-axis may represent the width direction of the electronic device
  • the Y-axis may represent the length direction of the electronic device
  • the Z-axis may represent the height (or thickness) direction of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 2C is a diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment. This is an exploded perspective view of .
  • an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a pair of housings 210 and 220. ) may include a display 250 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1) disposed in a space formed by .
  • the side on which the display 250 is placed in the electronic device 201 is defined as the front of the electronic device 201, and is defined as the front of the electronic device 201.
  • the surface can be defined as the back of the electronic device 201.
  • the surface surrounding the space between the front and back can be defined as the side of the electronic device 201.
  • an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 215, a second rear cover 225, and a hinge. It may include a hinge structure 230, a display 250, printed circuit boards 270, a flexible circuit board 280, and decoration members 291 and 292.
  • the electronic device 201 is not limited to the shape or connection relationship shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B and may have a component connection relationship of a different structure.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed on both sides of the folding axis (A) and may be arranged to be substantially symmetrical with respect to the folding axis (A).
  • the angle or distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may vary depending on the state of the electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 201 is in a first state (e.g., unfolded state) as shown in FIG. 2A, a second state (e.g., folded state) as shown in FIG. 2B, or an intermediate state between the first state and the second state.
  • the distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 or the angle they form with each other may change.
  • the first housing 210 has a first side disposed to face the front of the electronic device 201, a second side opposite the first side, and a space between the first side and the second side. It may include a first side portion that surrounds at least a portion of it.
  • the second housing 220 has a third side disposed to face the front of the electronic device 201, a fourth side opposite to the third side, and surrounding at least a portion of the space between the third side and the fourth side. It may include a second side portion.
  • the first side and the third side may face each other when the electronic device 201 is in a folded state as shown in FIG. 2B.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may form a recess with an open front surface to accommodate the display 250.
  • at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be made of a metal or non-metal material with suitable rigidity to support the display 250.
  • at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 formed of a metal material may provide a ground plane of the electronic device 201, and may be located inside the electronic device 201. It may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on the printed circuit board 270 disposed in .
  • the electronic device 201 may include at least one component for performing various functions that is exposed to the front of the electronic device 201 through at least one opening formed on the front.
  • the component may include at least one of a front camera module, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an indicator.
  • the first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 may be disposed on the rear of the electronic device 201.
  • the first rear cover 215 may be disposed on the second side of the first housing 210
  • the second rear cover 225 may be disposed on the fourth side of the second housing 220.
  • At least a portion of the edge of the first rear cover 215 may be surrounded by the first housing 210
  • at least a portion of the edge of the second rear cover 225 may be surrounded by the second housing 220. there is.
  • first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). In one embodiment, the first rear cover 215 and the second rear cover 225 may have different shapes. In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 215 may be integrally formed, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 225 may be integrally formed.
  • the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the first rear cover 215, and the second rear cover 225 are coupled to each other to various components of the electronic device 201. It may provide a space where a printed circuit board, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1, or the battery 189 of FIG. 1 can be placed.
  • at least one component may be visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 201.
  • at least a portion of the sub-display may be visually exposed through the first rear area 216 of the first rear cover 215.
  • at least one component may be visually exposed through the second rear area 226 of the second rear cover 225.
  • the components may include a proximity sensor, rear camera module, and/or flash.
  • display 250 may be disposed in the space defined by housing structure 202.
  • display 250 may be placed in a recess formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220.
  • the display 250 may be arranged to form most of the front of the electronic device 201.
  • the front of the electronic device 201 is an area where the display 250 is placed, a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the display 250, and a partial area of the second housing 220 ( For example, edge areas) may be included.
  • the rear of the electronic device 201 includes a first rear cover 215, a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 215, a second rear cover 225, and a second rear cover 225.
  • 2It may include a partial area (eg, an edge area) of the second housing 220 adjacent to the rear cover 225.
  • at least some areas of the display 250 may be transformed into a flat or curved surface.
  • the shape of at least some areas of the display 250 may be changed.
  • the display 250 has a folding area 250c disposed along the folding axis A, and a first side (e.g., the left side of the folding area 250c in FIG. 2A) with respect to the folding area 250c. It may include a first region 250a disposed in and a second region 250b disposed on a second side (e.g., to the right of the folding region 250c in FIG. 2A) with respect to the folding region 250c. .
  • the first area 250a may be supported by the first housing 210 and the second area 250b may be supported by the second housing 220.
  • the division of areas of the display 250 shown in the drawing is an example, and the display 250 may be divided into a plurality of areas depending on the structure or function of the display 250.
  • the area of the display 250 may be divided by the folding area 203 extending parallel to the folding axis A, but in another embodiment, the display 250 Regions may also be divided based on different folding axes (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the width direction of the electronic device).
  • the display 250 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch panel equipped with a touch detection circuit and a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch.
  • the display 250 is an example of a touch panel and may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch panel that detects an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) type stylus pen.
  • EMR electromagnetic resonance
  • the first area 250a and the second area 250b may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding area 250c as the center.
  • a notch may be formed in at least one of the first area 250a and the second area 250b with at least a portion of the sensor cut to expose the sensor.
  • the first region 250a and the second region 250b may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having a non-symmetrical shape.
  • the hinge structure 230 is disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and the hinge structure covers the space between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. It may include a cover 265.
  • the hinge cover 265 may be visually exposed to the outside or may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 depending on the operating state of the electronic device 201. For example, when the electronic device 201 is in the first state as shown in FIG. 2A, the hinge cover 265 may be hidden by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and may not be exposed to the outside. When the electronic device 201 is in the second state as shown in FIG. 2B, the hinge cover 265 may be visually exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.
  • the hinge cover 265 when the electronic device 201 is in an intermediate state forming an angle between the first state in FIG. 2A and the second state in FIG. 2B, at least a portion of the hinge cover 265 is aligned with the first housing 210 and the second state. It may be exposed to the outside between the housings 220. In this case, the area where the hinge cover 265 is exposed to the outside is the hinge cover 265 in the second state (e.g., folded state) of the electronic device 201. may be smaller than the exposed area of . In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved shape.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are inclined at a first angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) to each other. ), and the first area 250a and the second area 250b of the display 250 may be oriented in substantially the same direction to form substantially the same plane.
  • the folding area 250c of the display 250 may be substantially on the same plane as the first area 250a and the second area 250b.
  • the first housing 210 rotates at a second angle (e.g., about 360 degrees) with respect to the second housing 220, thereby forming the second surface and It can also be folded in reverse so that the fourth sides face each other.
  • a second angle e.g., about 360 degrees
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be arranged to face each other.
  • the first area 250a and the second area 250b of the display 250 may face each other at a narrow angle (eg, 0 degrees to 10 degrees).
  • at least a portion of the folding area 250c of the display 250 may be transformed into a curved surface.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are at a specific angle to each other. It can be arranged to form (a certain angle).
  • the surface of the first area 250a and the surface of the second area 250b of the display 250 may form an angle that is larger than the second state (e.g., folded state) and smaller than the first state (e.g., fully open state).
  • At least a portion of the folding area 250c may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the second state (eg, folded state).
  • the display 250 may include a display panel 251 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 252 or layers disposed on the rear side of the display panel 251.
  • a display panel 251 eg, a flexible display panel
  • plates 252 or layers disposed on the rear side of the display panel 251.
  • the display panel 251 includes a flexible display substrate, a plurality of display elements that are coupled to the display substrate to form several pixels, and are coupled to the display substrate and electrically connected to other display elements. It may include one or more conductive lines connected to each other, and a thin film encapsulation layer that prevents oxygen and moisture from entering from the outside.
  • the display panel 331 may be provided with a touch panel or may be formed integrally with it.
  • the display substrate may be made of a flexible material, for example, a plastic material such as polyimide (PI, polyimide), but the material of the display substrate is not limited to this and may include various materials with flexible properties. You can.
  • a plurality of display elements may be disposed on a display substrate and form several pixels.
  • a plurality of display elements may be arranged in a matrix form on a display substrate to form pixels of the display panel 331.
  • the plurality of display elements may include a fluorescent material or an organic fluorescent material capable of expressing colors.
  • display elements may include organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs).
  • the conductive line may include one or more gate signal lines or one or more data signal lines.
  • the conductive line may include a plurality of gate signal lines and a plurality of data signal lines, and the plurality of gate signal lines and the plurality of data signal lines may be arranged in a matrix form.
  • a plurality of display elements may be arranged adjacent to a point where a plurality of lines intersect, and may be electrically connected to each line.
  • the thin film encapsulation layer covers the display substrate, a plurality of display elements, and conductive lines, thereby preventing oxygen and moisture from entering from the outside.
  • the thin film encapsulation layer may be formed by stacking one or more organic film layers and one or more inorganic film layers alternating with each other.
  • the touch panel may be integrally formed with or attached to the display panel 251.
  • the touch panel may be formed by patterning an aluminum metal mesh sensor on the thin film encapsulation layer of the display panel 251.
  • a polarizing film may be laminated between the display panel 251 and the touch panel.
  • the polarizing film can improve the visibility of the display 250.
  • the polarizing film can change the phase of light passing through the display 330.
  • the polarizing film can prevent light incident on the display panel 331 from being reflected by converting linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light or changing circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light.
  • the window layer may be formed of a transparent plastic film with high flexibility and high hardness.
  • the window layer may be formed of polyimide (PI) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film.
  • the window layer may be formed as a multilayer layer including a plurality of plastic films.
  • the plate 252 supports the rear side of the display panel 251, thereby improving the impact resistance of the display panel 251.
  • the plate 252 may be divided to support the rear surfaces of the first area 250a and the second area 250b of the display panel 251, respectively.
  • each region of the plate 252 may be separately attached to the back of the first region 250a and the second region 250b of the display 250 so as not to contact each other along the folding axis A. According to this structure, the plate 252 may not interfere with the folding operation of the display 250 performed along the folding axis A.
  • the plate 252 may be formed of a conductive material, for example, copper or an alloy material containing copper.
  • the plate 252 improves the impact resistance of the display 250 and forms a heat transfer path that transfers heat generated from internal components of the electronic device 201 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) to the display panel 251.
  • AP application processor
  • the hinge structure 230 includes a first support plate 231, a second support plate 232, a hinge housing 234 disposed between the first support plate 231 and the second support plate 232, and a second support plate 232. It may include a flexible circuit board 280 disposed across the first support plate 231 and the second support plate 232. In one embodiment, the flexible circuit board 280 may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • the first support plate 231 is located toward the rear of the first area 250a of the display 250, and the second support plate 232 is located toward the rear of the second area 250b of the display 250. It can be located in .
  • the first support plate 231 is connected to the first side of the hinge housing 234 (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 2C), and the second support plate 232 is connected to the hinge housing 234. It may be connected to the second side (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 2C).
  • the first support plate 231 is inserted into the first space 210a inside the first housing 210, and the second support plate 232 is inserted into the second space 220a inside the second housing 220.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be connected to the hinge structure 230.
  • the first housing 210 includes a first rotational support surface 214
  • the second housing 220 includes a second rotational support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotational support surface 214.
  • the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.
  • the hinge cover 265 when the electronic device 201 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the electronic device 201 in FIG. 2A), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 are connected to the hinge cover 265. ), the hinge cover 265 may not be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 201 or may be minimally exposed. Meanwhile, when the electronic device 201 is in a folded state (e.g., the electronic device 201 in FIG. 2B), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 are included in the hinge cover 265. By rotating along the curved surface, the hinge cover 265 can be maximally exposed to the rear of the electronic device 201.
  • the printed circuit board 270 includes a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on the first support plate 231 side, and a second printed circuit board disposed on the second support plate 232 side ( 272) may be included.
  • the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include a hinge structure 230, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 215, and a second rear cover. It may be placed inside the space formed by the cover 225.
  • the first printed circuit board 271 is disposed in the first space 210a inside the first housing 210
  • the second printed circuit board 272 is placed in the second space 210a inside the second housing 220. It may be placed in space 220a.
  • the first printed circuit board 271 is disposed between the first support plate 231 and the back of the first housing 210
  • the second printed circuit board 272 is disposed between the second support plate 232 and the back of the first housing 210. It may be placed between the rear surfaces of the second housing 220.
  • Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 201 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272.
  • the flexible circuit board 280 may connect component elements disposed inside the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, respectively.
  • the flexible circuit board 280 may connect the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272.
  • Flexible circuit board 280 may be connected to hinge structure 230 . At least a portion of the flexible circuit board 280 is disposed in the space formed by the hinge housing 234, and both ends penetrate the first support plate 231 and the second support plate 232, respectively, to form the first space 210a. ) and may extend to the second space 220b.
  • the flexible circuit board 280 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A of the electronic device 201 (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 2C).
  • the decor members 291 and 292 are connected to the housing structure 202 and may wrap around the perimeter of the display 250, for example, at least a portion of an edge of the display 250.
  • the decoration members 291 and 292 are It may have a shape extending along the edge of the display 250.
  • the decoration members 291 and 292 are at least part of the front of the display 250 and the housings 210 and 220 so that the space between the display 250 and the housings 210 and 220 is not visually exposed to the outside. Can be arranged to cover.
  • the decoration members 291 and 292 reduce or prevent the slip space formed between the housing structure 202 and the display 250 from being exposed to the outside for the folding operation of the display 250, and prevent the slip space from being exposed to the outside by the user's hand or It is possible to reduce or prevent foreign substances from entering or flowing into the slip space.
  • the decor members 291 and 292 may include a first decor member 291 and a second decor member 292 that are separated from each other.
  • the first decor member 291 may be disposed on the front of the first housing 210 to surround the edge of the first area 250a.
  • the second decor member 292 may be disposed on the front of the second housing 220 to surround the edge of the second area 205b.
  • the surfaces of the first decor member 291 and the second decor member 292 may be coated with a coating layer (eg, the coating layer 380 in FIG. 3C).
  • the coating layer may include at least one material formed of urethane, urethane acrylate, or a combination thereof.
  • FIG. 3A is a plan view of an electronic device illustrating a state in which a display is viewed in a first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view of a display and a decoration member in a first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view illustrating a connection relationship
  • FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 3A illustrating a connection relationship of decoration members of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 301 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A) according to one embodiment includes a display 250 and a housing. It may include a structure 302, and a decoration member 390.
  • housing structure 302 may include a first housing 310 and a second housing 320 .
  • the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may form the exterior of the electronic device 301.
  • the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are foldably connected about the folding axis A through a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 230 in FIG. 2C), and The folding operation may be performed depending on the operating state of the device 301.
  • the housing structure 302 based on the first state of the electronic device 301 as shown in FIG. 3A, the housing structure 302 has a front surface (e.g., +Z-axis direction in FIG. 3A) on which the display 350 is visually visible to the outside.
  • the housing structure 302 may have at least a portion of the front surface open so that the display 350 can be disposed.
  • housing structure 302 may include side members 3020 that define a side surface.
  • the side member 3020 surrounds the periphery of the display 350 and forms a housing structure 302 when facing the front in the first state as shown in FIG. 3B (e.g., facing the -Z axis direction). ) can form the side of.
  • the side member 3020 may be formed in the first housing 310 and the second housing 320, respectively.
  • display 350 may be disposed in housings 310 and 320 such that the surface is visible (e.g., visibly exposed) to the outside of electronic device 301.
  • the display 350 is located in the first area 350a (e.g., to the left of the folding axis A), based on the surface viewed in the first state of the electronic device 301, as shown in FIG. 3A.
  • a first area 350a, a second area 350b e.g., a second area 350b located on the right side of the folding axis A, and a first area 350a and a second area along the folding axis A
  • It may include a folding area 350c connecting the two areas 350b.
  • the first area 350a of the display 350 is supported by the first housing 310, and the second area 350c is supported by the first housing 310.
  • 350b may be supported by the second housing 320.
  • the display 250 may change shape depending on the operating state of the electronic device around the folding area 350c.
  • the first state e.g., the unfolded state of the electronic device 201 in FIG. 2A
  • the first area 350a and the second area 350b are substantially on the same plane.
  • the first area 350a and the second area 350b are The surfaces may have a mutually facing position state so that they face each other.
  • the display 350 and the side member 3020 are spaced at a predetermined distance to secure the slip distance of the display 350 during the folding operation of the electronic device 301. may be separated.
  • the display 350 has both ends parallel to the folding axis A (e.g., the ends of the display facing the +/- ) can be slipped so that the distance relative to it changes.
  • decor member 390 may be connected to housing structure 302 to cover the space between display 350 and side member 3020.
  • an insertion space 3021 is formed on the surface of the side member 3020 facing the front, and the decoration member 390 may include an insertion portion 3901 inserted and fastened into the insertion space 3021.
  • the decoration member 390 may have a cross-sectional shape extending from the side member 3020 toward the display 350 to cover the surface edge of the display 350, based on the cross-section as shown in FIG. 3C.
  • the decor member 390 may be disposed in the housing structure 302 to cover the surface of the front-facing side member 3020 and the surface edge of the display 350.
  • the decor member 390 may include a first decor member 391 connected to the first housing 310 and a second decor member 392 connected to the second housing 320.
  • the first decoration member 391 is a side member of the first housing 351 to surround the edge of the first area 350a. It can be connected to (3020).
  • the second decor member 392 may be connected to the side member 3020 of the second housing 352 to surround the edge of the second area 350b.
  • the first decoration member 391 may have a shape that extends to surround the circumference of the first area 350a.
  • the second decor member 392 may have a shape extending to surround the circumference of the second area 350b.
  • the first decor member 391 and the second decor member 392 may be arranged to face each other about the folding axis A based on the first state.
  • a coating layer 380 may be coated on at least a portion of the surface of the decoration member 390.
  • the coating layer 380 may be coated on the externally visible surface of the decoration member 390 to improve the aesthetics of the decoration member 390.
  • the coating layer 380 may include at least one material selected from urethane, urethane acrylate, or a composite material thereof.
  • the decoration member 390 is formed so that the surface energy of the surface area on which the coating layer 380 is coated is formed to be different for each area so that the coating layer 380 coated on the surface can be uniformly applied. You can. This will be described later.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of a decoration member according to one embodiment.
  • the decor member 490 includes a first decor member 491 and a second decor member. It may include (492).
  • the first decoration member 491 is attached to the first housing (e.g., the first area 350a of the display 350 of FIG. 3b) to surround the periphery of the first area of the display (e.g., the first area 350a of the display 350 of FIG. 3b). It is disposed in the first housing 310, and the second decor member 492 is formed to surround the second area of the display (e.g., the second area 350b of the display 350 in FIG. 3B). (For example, it may be placed in the second housing 320 of FIG. 3B).
  • each decor member 491, 492 coated with a coating layer has a non-treated area (N) and a treated area (S1, S2) may be included.
  • the treated areas S1 and S2 may be formed or surface treated to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area N.
  • the treatment areas S1 and S2 may be formed through mold etching or pattern processing, or the surface may be subjected to plasma treatment. This will be described later.
  • the decoration member 490 is in a state when looking at the display in the first state of the electronic device as shown in FIG. 4 (e.g., when looking at the display 350 in the first state of the electronic device 301 in FIG. 3B). Based on , it may include one or more straight parts 491A and 492A that extend substantially in a straight direction and one or more curved parts 491B and 492B that are at least partially bent. In one embodiment, a processed area S1 may be formed on the surfaces of the curved portions 491B and 492B, and a non-processed area N may be formed on at least a portion of the surfaces of the straight portions 491A and 492A.
  • the processed area S1 and the non-processed area N may be formed in the first decor member 491 and the second decor member 492, respectively.
  • the paint forming the coating layer may aggregate relatively in the curved portions 491B and 492B, compared to the straight portions 491A and 492A. By making the surface energy of the curved portions 491B and 492B relatively higher than that of the straight portions 491A and 492A, the clumping phenomenon of the paint forming the coating layer is alleviated and the uniformity of application of the coating layer over the entire decor member 490 is improved. can be improved.
  • the first decor member 491 includes a straight portion 491A including a first straight portion 4911, a second straight portion 4912, and a third straight portion 4913, and a first curved portion. It may include a curved portion 491B including 4914 and a second curved portion 4915 and a pair of ends 491C including a first end 4916 and a second end 4917.
  • the first straight portion 4911 may extend in a direction parallel to the folding axis A (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 3B) (e.g., the Y-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the second straight portion 4912 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, X-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the third straight portion 4913 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, X-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the second straight part 4912 and the third straight part 4913 may extend in parallel with the first straight part 4911 interposed therebetween.
  • the first decor member 491 is connected to the housing structure (e.g., the first decor member 391 in Figure 3b is connected to the housing structure 302), and the second straight portion 4912 and The third straight portion 4913 may be arranged in parallel with the first area 350a of the display 350 interposed.
  • a non-processed area N may be formed on the surfaces of the first straight part 4911, the second straight part 4912, and the third straight part 4913.
  • At least a portion of the first curved portion 4914 is bent and may connect the first straight portion 4911 and the second straight portion 4912.
  • the surface of the first curved portion 4914 may be formed to have a higher surface energy than that of the straight portion 491A, or a surface treated region S1 may be formed.
  • at least a portion of the second curved portion 4915 is bent and may connect the first straight portion 4911 and the third straight portion 4913.
  • the surface of the second curved portion 4915 may be formed to have a higher surface energy than that of the straight portion 491A, or a surface treated region S1 may be formed.
  • the first end 4916 may include an end 4910A of the second straight portion 4912 opposite the first connecting portion 4914.
  • a processing region S2 having a relatively higher surface energy than the straight portion 491A may be formed on the surface of the first end 4916.
  • the second end 4917 may include an end 4910B of the third straight portion 4913 opposite the second connecting portion 4915.
  • each of the first end 4916 and the second end 4917 may be extended to have a relatively thin and narrow width compared to the second straight portion 4912 and the third straight portion 4913.
  • a processing region S2 having a relatively higher surface energy than the straight portion 491A may be formed on the surface of the second end 4917.
  • the second decor member 492 includes a straight portion 492A including a fourth straight portion 4921, a fifth straight portion 4922, and a sixth straight portion 4923, and a third curved portion. It may include a curved portion 492B including a fourth curved portion 4924 and a fourth curved portion 4925 and a pair of ends 492C including a third end 4926 and a fourth end 4927.
  • the fourth straight portion 4921 may extend in a direction parallel to the folding axis A (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 3B) (e.g., the Y-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the fifth straight portion 4922 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, X-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the sixth straight portion 4923 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, X-axis in FIG. 4).
  • the fifth straight portion 4922 and the sixth straight portion 4923 may extend in parallel with the fourth straight portion 4921 interposed therebetween.
  • the second decor member 492 is connected to the housing structure (e.g., the second decor member 392 in Figure 3b is connected to the housing structure 302), and the fifth straight portion 4922 and The sixth straight portion 4923 may be arranged in parallel with the second area 350b of the display 350 interposed therebetween.
  • a non-processed area N may be formed on the surfaces of the fourth straight part 4921, the fifth straight part 4922, and the sixth straight part 4923.
  • the third curved portion 4924 is at least partially bent and may connect the fourth straight portion 4921 and the fifth straight portion 4922.
  • the surface of the third curved portion 4924 may be formed to have a higher surface energy than that of the straight portion 492A, or a surface treated region S1 may be formed.
  • at least a portion of the fourth curved portion 4925 is bent and may connect the fourth straight portion 4921 and the sixth straight portion 4923.
  • the surface of the fourth curved portion 4925 may be formed to have a higher surface energy than that of the straight portion 492A, or a surface treated region S1 may be formed.
  • the third end 4926 may include an end 4920A of the fifth straight portion 4922 opposite the third connecting portion 4924.
  • a processing region S2 having a relatively higher surface energy than the straight portion 492A may be formed on the surface of the third end 4926.
  • the fourth end 4927 may include an end 4920B of the sixth straight portion 4923 opposite the fourth connecting portion 4925.
  • each of the third end 4926 and the fourth end 4927 may be extended to have a relatively thin and narrow width compared to the fifth straight portion 4922 and the sixth straight portion 4923.
  • a processing region S2 having a relatively higher surface energy than the straight portion 492A may be formed on the surface of the fourth end 4927.
  • processing areas S1 and S2 are shown to be formed at each curved portion 491B, 492B and the end portions 491C, 492C of the decoration member 490, but this is for convenience of explanation and processing
  • the area (S) may be formed only at the curved portions (491B, 492B) and the unprocessed area (N) may be formed at the ends (491C, 492C), or the treated area (S) may be formed only at the ends (491C, 492C) and the curved portion (
  • An embodiment in which a non-processing area (N) is formed in (491B, 492B) is also possible.
  • the description will focus on an embodiment in which treatment areas S1 and S2 are formed at each curved portion 491B and 492B and the ends 491C and 492C of the decoration member 490, respectively.
  • each treated area (S) formed on the surface of the decor member 490 may have a relatively high surface energy compared to the untreated area (N).
  • the surface of the decoration member 490 on which the treatment area S is formed may be formed to have a pattern or groove engraved, for example, concave inward.
  • the depth of the groove or pattern may range from about 0.1 to 20 micrometers based on the cross section, but the depth of the groove or pattern formed in the treatment area S is not limited thereto.
  • the surface of the decor member 490 on which the treated area (S) is formed is the surface of the decor member 490 on which the untreated area (N) is formed. When compared, it may have a relatively larger surface area compared to the unit area.
  • the decoration member 490 when looking at the surface of the display in the first state of the electronic device (e.g., the first state of the electronic device 301 in FIG. 3A), for example, the decoration member 490 in the -Z axis direction of FIG. 4
  • the treated area (S) may have a larger surface area per unit area on a plane parallel to the surface of the display than the non-processed area (N).
  • the surface area of the treated area (S) per unit area is larger than that of the non-treated area (N)
  • the surface energy of the treated area (S) increases, which may increase the spreading phenomenon of the paint applied to the surface. Accordingly, the phenomenon of paint clumping on the surface of the decoration member 490 can be alleviated.
  • the processing area S of the decoration member 490 may be formed by etching or pattern processing during the manufacturing process of the decoration member 490.
  • surface treatment through plasma treatment may be performed on the treatment area S of the decoration member 490.
  • the chemical bond of the material forming the surface of the decoration member 490 where the treatment area (S) is located may change, thereby increasing the surface energy of the treatment area (S).
  • the method of forming the above-mentioned surface energy of the treated area (S) relatively high compared to the non-treated area (N) and the surface structure of the treated area (S) are not limited to the examples described above, and various known methods are used. It should be noted that the surface energy of the treatment area (S) may increase through .
  • FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary shape of a treatment area formed on a decoration member according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 5B is a plan view showing an exemplary shape of a treatment area formed on a decoration member according to an embodiment.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B an exemplary configuration of the processing region S will be described.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B specifically show the processing area S2 formed at the third end 4926 of the second decor member 492 of FIG. 4, but this is for convenience of explanation and FIGS. 5A and 5B are shown.
  • the description of the processing area S is not limited to the third end 4926 of the second decor member 492, and is common to each of the processing areas S1 and S2 formed on the surface of the decor member 490. It should be noted that it can be applied as .
  • the surface of the decor member may include a treated area (S) and a non-treated area (N).
  • a treated area (S) is formed on the surface of the third end 4926 of the decoration member, and an untreated area (N) is formed on the surface of the fifth straight portion 4922 connected to the third end 4926. It can be.
  • the treated area (S) may be formed to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area (N).
  • a groove or pattern 4908 in which the surface of the decoration member is concave inward may be formed in the treatment area S.
  • a hairline pattern 4908 grooved at a very small depth in the longitudinal direction (eg, X-axis direction) may be formed on the surface of the decoration member on which the treatment area S is formed.
  • the grooves or patterns 4908 may have a depth ranging from 0.1 to 20 micrometers across a cross-section (e.g., a cross-section parallel to the Z axis in FIG. 5B).
  • the minimum height of the surface of the third end 4926 on which the treatment area (S) is formed may have a predetermined depth (t1) difference from the surface of the fifth straight portion 4922 on which the non-processing area (N) is formed. there is.
  • the treated area (S) may be formed to have a larger surface area per unit area than the non-treated area (N) through a pattern or groove.
  • the treated area (S) may have a larger actual surface area than the non-processed area (N) compared to the area parallel to the XY plane.
  • a coating layer 480 formed through paint coating may be formed on the surface of the decoration member.
  • the end portion 4926 of the decoration member may have a relatively thin and pointed shape compared to the straight portion 4922. In this case, paint may clump together at the end 4926 of the decoration member relative to the straight portion 4922.
  • the surface energy of the end 4926 of the decoration member is increased relative to the straight portion 4922 to prevent the agglomeration of the paint.
  • the coating layer 480 can be evenly coated on the end portion 4926 and the straight portion 4922 of the decoration member.
  • the treatment area S may also be formed on a curved portion of the decor member (e.g., the curved portions 491B and 492B of Figure 4).
  • a curved portion of the decor member e.g., the curved portions 491B and 492B of Figure 4.
  • FIG. 6A is a plan view of a decoration member according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary shape of a treatment area formed on the decoration member according to an embodiment.
  • a decor member 690 (e.g., a decor member 290 in FIG. 2C, a decor member 390 in FIG. 3B, a decor member 490 in FIG. 4) according to an embodiment is It may include a treatment area (S) formed on the surface.
  • the decoration member 690 includes a first straight portion 6901 extending in a longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis), and a first straight portion 6901 extending in a direction perpendicular to the first straight portion 6901 (e.g., X-axis).
  • the second straight part 6902 extends in a direction perpendicular to the first straight part 6901 (e.g., X-axis) and is arranged in parallel with the second straight part 6902 with the first straight part 6901 in between.
  • the third straight part 6903, the first straight part 6901, and the second straight part 6902 are connected, and at least a portion of the first connecting part 6904 is bent, the first straight part 6901, and the third straight part 6902.
  • a third connection part 6904 that connects the straight part 6903 and is at least partially bent, is connected to the second straight part 6912 so as to be opposite to the first connection part 6904 and includes a first end 6900A.
  • first connection part 6904 and the second connection part 6905 are formed or surface treated to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the surfaces of the straight parts 6901, 6902, and 6903.
  • a processing area S1 may be formed.
  • the surfaces of the first end 6906 and the second end 6907 have a treatment area formed or surface treated to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the surfaces of the straight portions 6901, 6902, and 6903. (S2) can be formed.
  • grooves or patterns may be formed on the surface of the treatment areas S1 and S2 to have a small depth to increase the surface area. In one embodiment, the grooves or patterns may have a depth ranging from about 0.1 to 20 micrometers.
  • the treatment area S may be formed so that the surface energy of the decoration member 690 has a gradation.
  • the treatment area S1 formed in the curved portions 6904 and 6905 may be formed so that the surface energy of the curved portions 6904 and 6905 changes stepwise based on the curvature of the curved portions 6904 and 6905.
  • the curvature of one curved portion 6904 may continuously change while connecting the straight portions 6901 and 6902.
  • the curve portion 6904 may be divided into a plurality of unit curve portions according to changes in curvature.
  • the treatment area S1 formed in the curve portion 6904 may be formed to have individual surface energy on the surface of each of the plurality of unit curve portions.
  • the processing area S1 formed in one curve portion 6904 forms unit processing areas S11, S12, S13, S14, and S15 formed on the surface of each unit curve portion, and unit processing adjacent to each other
  • the regions S11, S12, S13, S14, and S15 may have different surface energies.
  • the treatment areas S11, S12, S13, S14, and 15 formed in each unit curve portion may be formed to have a greater surface energy as the curvature of the unit curve portion increases. For example, as shown in FIG.
  • the processing region S1 formed in the first curved portion 6904 includes a unit processing region S11 formed at a portion with the greatest curvature and having the highest surface energy, and a unit processing region S11 formed in the area with the greatest curvature and having the highest surface energy.
  • the processing area (S) is formed so that the surface energy of each unit processing area (S11, S12, S13, S14, S15) increases or decreases step by step according to the change in curvature of the curve portion 6904, so that the curve according to the change in curvature
  • the phenomenon of paint clumping in each part of part 6904 can be alleviated.
  • the larger the curvature of the unit curve the more likely it is that paint agglomeration will occur due to bending. Therefore, by increasing the surface energy of the unit treatment area formed in the unit curve with large curvature, the paint agglomeration phenomenon in each area of the curve can be alleviated. You can.
  • the treatment area S2 formed at the ends 6906 and 6907 of the decoration member 690 may be formed so that the surface energy changes stepwise as it moves toward the ends 6900A and 6900B.
  • the surface of the end portions 6906 and 6907 of the decoration member 690 may be formed so that the surface energy gradually decreases toward each end 6900A and 6900B. For example, as shown in FIG.
  • the processing region S2 formed at the first end 6906 includes a plurality of unit processing regions S21, S22, and S23 whose surface energy gradually increases toward the end 6900A. may include.
  • the unit processing area S22 may have a higher surface energy than the unit processing area S21
  • the unit processing area S23 may have a higher surface energy than the unit processing area S22. Therefore, even when the end of the decoration member 690 is formed narrow and thin toward the end, the phenomenon of paint clumping at the end 6906 can be alleviated through step-by-step changes in surface energy through the treatment area S2.
  • a step-by-step change in surface energy within one treatment area (S) may be implemented through a difference in the depth of the pattern/groove formed in the unit treatment area (S).
  • the treatment area S formed at the second end 6907 of the decoration member 690 has a pattern formed in each unit treatment area S21, S22, and S23 toward the end.
  • the depth of the groove may be formed to change sequentially.
  • the unit processing area S21 is formed to be stepped by a first depth compared to the surface of the straight portion 6903
  • the unit processing area S22 is formed to be stepped by a second depth greater than the first depth compared to the surface of the straight portion 6903.
  • the unit processing area S23 may be formed to be stepped by a third depth greater than the second depth compared to the surface of the straight portion 6903. For example, as the depth of the pattern/groove formed in each unit processing area (S21, S22, and S23) becomes deeper, the surface area compared to the unit area increases, and thus the surface energy may sequentially increase.
  • FIG. 6B an example of the surface energy of the processing region S2 changing step by step is explained by specifying the processing region S2 formed at the second end 6907.
  • the illustrated embodiment of the processing area S2 is not limited to being applicable only to the second end 6907 of the decor member 690, and can also be applied to the first end 6906, as well as the curve portion 6904, 6905) It should be noted that it can be commonly applied to each treatment area (S1) formed on the surface.
  • FIG. 7A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 7B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 701 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment has a front side 710a (e.g., the first side) and a back side 710b ( It may include a housing 710 having a side (e.g., a second side) and a side (e.g., a third side) 711c surrounding an internal space between the front (710a) and the back (710b).
  • a front side 710a e.g., the first side
  • a back side 710b It may include a housing 710 having a side (e.g., a second side) and a side (e.g., a third side) 711c surrounding an internal space between the front (710a) and the back (710b).
  • the front surface 710a may be formed at least in part by the first plate 711a, which is substantially transparent.
  • the first plate 711a may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer.
  • the rear surface 710b may be formed by a substantially opaque second plate 711b.
  • the second plate 711b may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel, or magnesium), or a combination thereof.
  • the side surface 711c is combined with the first plate 711a and the second plate 711b and may be formed by a side member 740 containing metal and/or polymer.
  • the second plate 711b and the side member 740 may be formed seamlessly.
  • the second plate 711b and the side member 740 may be formed of substantially the same material (eg, aluminum).
  • the first plate 711a is rounded in a direction from at least a portion of the front surface 710a toward the second plate 711b and extends in one direction (e.g., +/-X axis direction).
  • a plurality of first edge regions 712a-1 rounded in a direction from at least a portion of the front surface 710a toward the second plate 711b, and extending in another direction (e.g., +/- Y axis direction) at least a portion of the front surface 710a between the plurality of second edge regions 712a-2 and the plurality of first edge regions 712a-1 and the plurality of second edge regions 712a-2.
  • It may include a plurality of third edge regions 712a-3 that are rounded in a direction from the region toward the second plate 711b.
  • the second plate 711b is rounded in a direction from at least a portion of the rear surface 710b toward the first plate 711a and has a plurality of plates extending in one direction (e.g., +/-X axis direction).
  • a plurality of fourth edge regions 712b-1 rounded in a direction from at least a portion of the rear surface 710b toward the first plate 711a and extending in another direction (e.g., +/- Y axis direction) from at least a portion of the rear surface 710b between the fifth edge regions 712b-2 and the plurality of fourth edge regions 712b-1 and the plurality of fifth edge regions 712b-2.
  • It may include a plurality of sixth edge regions 712b-3 that are rounded in the direction toward the first plate 711a.
  • the side member 740 may surround at least a portion of the internal space between the front side 710a and the back side 710b.
  • the side member 740 connects the edges of the first plate 711a and the second plate 711b, and surrounds the space between the first plate 711a and the second plate 711b to form a portion of the housing 710.
  • a side 711c may be formed.
  • the side member 740 may be formed of a conductive material.
  • the side member 740 may be formed of metal and/or a conductive polymer material.
  • the electronic device 701 may include a display 761 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1).
  • the display 761 may be located on the front surface 710a.
  • the display 761 includes at least a portion of the first plate 711a (e.g., a plurality of first edge regions 712a-1, a plurality of second edge regions 712a-2, and a plurality of It may be visually exposed through the third edge areas 712a-3.
  • the display 761 may have a shape substantially the same as the outer edge shape of the first plate 711a.
  • the edge of the display 761 may substantially coincide with the outer edge of the first plate 711a.
  • the display 761 may include a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of sensing the strength (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen.
  • the display 761 may include a screen display area 761a that is visually exposed and displays content through pixels or a plurality of cells.
  • the screen display area 761a may include a sensing area 761a-1 and a camera area 761a-2.
  • the sensing area 761a-1 may overlap with at least a portion of the screen display area 761a.
  • Sensing area 761a-1 may allow transmission of an input signal related to sensor module 776 (eg, sensor module 176 in FIG. 1).
  • the sensing area 761a-1 can display content similarly to the screen display area 761a that does not overlap the sensing area 761a-1.
  • the sensing area 761a-1 may display content while the sensor module 776 is not operating.
  • the camera area 761a-2 may overlap at least a portion of the screen display area 761a.
  • Camera area 761a-2 may allow transmission of optical signals associated with the first camera module 780a (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1).
  • the camera area 761a-2 can display content similarly to the screen display area 761a that does not overlap the camera area 761a-2.
  • the camera area 761a-2 may display content while the first camera module 780a is not operating.
  • the electronic device 701 may include an audio module 770 (eg, audio module 170 in FIG. 1).
  • the audio module 770 may acquire sound from outside the electronic device 701.
  • the audio module 770 may be located on the side 711c of the housing 710.
  • the audio module 770 may acquire sound through at least one hole.
  • the electronic device 701 may include a sensor module 776.
  • the sensor module 776 can sense a signal applied to the electronic device 701.
  • the sensor module 776 may be located, for example, on the front 710a of the electronic device 701.
  • the sensor module 776 may form a sensing area 761a-1 in at least a portion of the screen display area 761a.
  • the sensor module 776 may receive an input signal passing through the sensing area 761a-1 and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal.
  • the input signal may have a specified physical quantity (e.g., heat, light, temperature, sound, pressure, ultrasound).
  • the input signal may include signals related to the user's biometric information (eg, the user's fingerprint, voice, etc.).
  • the electronic device 701 may include camera modules 780a and 380b (eg, camera module 180 in FIG. 1).
  • the camera modules 780a and 380b may include a first camera module 780a, a second camera module 780b, and a flash 780c.
  • the first camera module 780a is disposed to be exposed through the front 710a of the housing 710, and the second camera module 780b and the flash 780c are exposed to the rear 710b of the housing 710. ) can be arranged to be exposed through.
  • at least a portion of the first camera module 780a may be disposed in the housing 710 to be covered by the display 761.
  • the first camera module 780a may receive an optical signal passing through the camera area 761a-2.
  • the second camera module 780b may include a plurality of cameras (eg, dual cameras, triple cameras, or quad cameras).
  • the flash 780c may include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
  • the electronic device 701 may include an audio output module 755 (eg, the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1).
  • the sound output module 755 can output sound to the outside of the electronic device 701.
  • the sound output module 755 may output sound to the outside of the electronic device 701 through one or more holes formed on the side 711c of the housing 710.
  • the sound output module 755 may include a piezo speaker without the sound output hole on the side 711c of the housing 710.
  • the electronic device 701 may include an input module 750 (eg, input module 150 in FIG. 1).
  • the input module 750 can receive a user's manipulation signal.
  • the input module 750 may include at least one key input device disposed to be exposed on the side 711c of the housing 710.
  • the electronic device 701 may include a connection terminal 778 (eg, connection terminal 178 in FIG. 1).
  • the connection terminal 778 may be disposed on the side 711c.
  • the connection terminal is disposed in the center of the side 711c, and is located at one side relative to the connection terminal 778.
  • the sound output module 755 may be placed in a direction (e.g., rightward).
  • the electronic device 701 may include a coating layer (not shown) coated on the outer surface of the housing 710 that is visually exposed to the outside.
  • the coating layer may be formed by applying at least one of urethane, urethane acrylate, or a composite material thereof to the outer surface of the housing 710.
  • the coating layer may be applied to the outer surface of the housing 710, for example, the outer surface of the first plate 711a, the second plate 711b, and the side member 740.
  • the coating layer can improve the aesthetics of the outer surface of the housing 710 and alleviate the phenomenon in which the connection portions of each member 711a, 711b, and 740 are visible to the user.
  • the outer surface of the housing 710 includes a non-treated area (N) and a treated area (S) that is formed to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the untreated area, or is surface treated. can do.
  • a pattern/groove may be formed on the surface of the treatment area S to be stepped inward, as described in FIGS. 4 to 6B.
  • the grooves or patterns may have a depth ranging from about 0.1 to 20 micrometers.
  • plasma treatment may be performed on the treatment area S to increase surface energy.
  • the housing 710 when looking at the rear surface 710b, may include a flat portion 7122 that is substantially flat and a curved portion 7121 that at least partially forms a curved surface.
  • the curved portion 7121 may include a plurality of edge regions 712b-1, 712b-2, and 712b-3 of the second plate 711b.
  • the curved portion 7121 may form an edge of the rear surface 710b.
  • a processed area (S) may be formed on the surface of the curved portion 7121, and a non-processed area (N) may be formed on the flat portion 7122.
  • the surface energy of the curved portion 7121 is formed to be relatively higher than that of the flat portion 7122, so that the paint clumping phenomenon in the curved portion 7121 can be alleviated.
  • the treatment area S may be formed in an external portion of the housing 710 where relatively large amounts of paint agglomerate occur.
  • the treatment area S may be formed around one or more holes 770, 780, 775 formed in the outer surface of the housing.
  • the processing area S may be formed around the hole of the audio module 770, the connection terminal 778 hole, and the hole of the audio output module 755 formed on the outer surface of the housing 710.
  • the processing area S may be formed around one or more protruding portions 750 and 7108 that protrude out of the housing.
  • the processing area S may be formed around the input module 750 formed on the side of the housing 710, or may be formed around the camera portion 7108 protruding so that the camera module 780 is disposed.
  • the formation position of the above-mentioned treatment area (S) is an example, and the formation position of the treatment area (S) with respect to the outer surface of the housing 710 is selective in the area where paint agglomeration occurs relatively more than the surrounding area. It should be noted that it can be formed as .
  • the electronic device (101;201;301) includes a display (250;350) including a first area (250a;350a) and a second area (250b;350b), A housing structure including a first housing (251;351) supporting one area (250a; 350a) and a second housing (252;352) supporting the second area (250b; 350b), the first area A first state in which (250a; 350a) and the second region (250b; 350b) are located substantially on the same plane, or a state in which the first region (250a; 350a) and the second region (250b; 350b) face each other.
  • a hinge structure 230 that foldably connects the first housing (251; 351) and the second housing (252; 352) about the folding axis (A) to form two states, and the display in the first state.
  • it may include a decoration member (290;390;490;690) connected to the housing structure to surround at least a portion of the circumference of the display (250;350).
  • the decoration member (290;390;490;690) may include a coating layer (380;480;680) coated on at least a portion of the surface.
  • the surface of the decor member (290; 390; 490; 690) is formed to have a non-treated area (N) and a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area (N). It may include a processing area (S).
  • the decoration member (290;390;490;690) includes one or more straight portions (491A) extending in a substantially straight direction based on the state in which the display (250;350) is viewed in the first state. ;492A), and one or more curved portions (491B; 492B) at least partially bent.
  • the treated area (S) is formed on the surface of the curved portion (491B; 492B), and the non-treated area (N) is formed on at least a portion of the surface of the straight portion (491A; 492A). You can.
  • the processing area (S) based on one of the curved portions (6904; 6905), has a surface energy gradation based on the curvature of the curved portion (6904; 6905). It can be formed as follows.
  • one of the curve portions 6904 and 6905 may include a plurality of unit curve portions sequentially divided according to curvature changes.
  • the treatment areas (S11; S12; S13; S14; S15) formed in each of the unit curve portions may be formed to have surface energy that increases as the curvature of the unit curve portion increases.
  • the processing area S2 may be formed at (491C, 492C).
  • the surface energy of the treatment areas (S21; S22; S23) formed at the ends (6906; 6907) of the decor members (290; 390; 490; 690) increases gradually toward the ends (6900A; 6900B). It can be formed to decrease.
  • the decoration members (290;390;490;690) surround the edge of the first area (250a; 350a) based on the state when the display (250;350) is viewed in the first state. It may include a first decor member (291;391) connected to the first housing (251;351). In one embodiment, the decoration members (290;390;490;690) surround the edge of the second area (250b;350b) based on the state when the display (250;350) is viewed in the first state. It may include a second decor member (292;392) connected to the second housing (252;352) and disposed to face the first decor member (291;391) about the folding axis (A). You can. In one embodiment, the treatment area S may be formed on the first decor member 291 and 391 and the second decor member 292 and 392, respectively.
  • the first decor member (291; 391; 491) includes a first straight portion 4911 extending in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A), and a first straight portion 4911 extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A). a second straight portion 4912, extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A, and a third straight line disposed in parallel with the second straight portion 4912 with the display 250; 350 in between.
  • the second decor member (292; 392; 492) extends in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A), and the first straight portion (4911) with the display (250; 350) interposed therebetween.
  • a fourth straight part 4921 disposed opposite to the folding axis A, a fifth straight part 4922 extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A, and A sixth straight part 4923 disposed in parallel with the fifth straight part 4922 with the display 250; 350 in between, at least part of which is bent, and the fourth straight part 4921 and the fifth straight part ( 4922), a third connection part 4924 in which the processing area S1 is formed, and at least a portion of which is bent and connects the fourth straight part 4921 and the sixth straight part 4923, It may include a fourth connection portion 4925 in which the processing area S1 is formed.
  • the first decor member (291;391;491) includes an end (4910A) of the second straight portion (4912) opposite to the first connecting portion (4914), and the processing area ( a first end 4916 where S2) is formed, and an end 4910B of the third straight portion 4913 opposite to the second connection portion 4915, wherein the processing area S2 is formed. It may include a second end 4917.
  • the second decor member 292;392;492 includes an end 4920A of the fifth straight portion 4922 opposite the third connecting portion 4924, and the processing area (S2) includes a third end 4926 formed, and an end 4920B of the sixth straight portion 4923 opposite to the third connecting portion 4924, wherein the processing region S is formed. It may include a fourth end 4927.
  • the processing area (S) has a larger surface area compared to the unit area on a plane parallel to the surface of the display (250; 350) compared to the non-processing area (N). It can be formed to have.
  • the treatment area S may be formed on the surface of the decoration member 290; 390; 490; 690 through mold etching or pattern processing.
  • grooves or patterns 4907 and 6907 that are concave inward may be formed in the treatment area S.
  • the depth of the grooves or patterns 4907;6907 may range from 0.1 to 20 micrometers.
  • a hairline pattern may be formed in the treatment area S.
  • the treatment area S may be subjected to plasma surface treatment.
  • the electronic device (101; 701) includes a front side (710a), a back side (710b) opposite to the front side (710a), and the front side (710a) and the back side (710b).
  • a housing 710 including a side 711c surrounding the space between, a display 761 disposed on the front surface 710a, and a coating layer coated on the outer surface of the housing 710 that is visually exposed to the outside. may include.
  • the housing 710 when viewed from the rear 710b, has a flat portion 7122 that is substantially flat, and at least a portion of which forms a curved surface and forms an edge of the rear 710b. It may include a curved portion 7121.
  • the surface of the housing 710 includes a non-treated area (N) and a treated area (S) that is surface treated to have a relatively high surface energy compared to the non-treated area (N). may include.
  • the processing area (S) may be formed in the curved portion 7121, and the non-processing area (N) may be formed in at least a portion of the planar portion 7122.
  • the housing may include at least one of one or more holes (770;778;755) formed on the outer surface or one or more protruding portions (750;7800) formed on the outer surface.
  • the processing area S may be formed around the one or more grooves 770; 778; 755 and the one or more protruding portions 750; 7800.
  • the treatment area S may be subjected to plasma surface treatment.
  • a groove or pattern that is concave inward may be formed in the treatment area S.
  • the depth of the grooves or patterns may range from 0.1 to 20 micrometers.
  • the electronic device (101;201;301) includes a display (250;350) including a first area (250a;350a) and a second area (250b;350b), A housing structure including a first housing (251;351) supporting the first area (250a; 350a) and a second housing (252;352) supporting the second area (250b; 350b), the first housing A first state in which the regions (250a; 350a) and the second regions (250b; 350b) are located substantially on the same plane, or the first regions (250a; 350a) and the second regions (250b; 350b) face each other.
  • a hinge structure 230 that foldably connects the first housing (251; 351) and the second housing (252; 352) about the folding axis (A) to be in a second state, and in the first state
  • it may include a decoration member (290;390;490;690) connected to the housing structure to surround at least a portion of the circumference of the display (250;350).
  • the decoration member (290;390;490;690) may include a coating layer (380;480;680) coated on at least a portion of the surface.
  • the decoration member (290; 390; 490; 690) includes one or more straight portions (491A; 492A) extending in a substantially straight direction based on the state in which the display 250 is viewed in the first state. , and may include one or more curved portions (491B; 492B), at least a portion of which is bent and surface treated to have a higher surface energy than the one or more straight portions (491A; 492A).
  • the curve portions 491B and 492B may include a plurality of unit curve portions divided into gradations in surface energy according to changes in curvature.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif électronique. Le dispositif électronique peut comprendre : un affichage comprenant une première région et une deuxième région ; une structure de boîtier qui comprend un premier boîtier supportant la première région et un deuxième boîtier supportant la deuxième région ; une structure de charnière qui relie le premier boîtier et le deuxième boîtier de sorte que la structure de boîtier peut être pliée autour d'un axe de pliage pour mettre l'affichage dans un premier état, dans lequel la première région et la deuxième zone sont sensiblement positionnées sur le même plan, ou un deuxième état, dans lequel la première région et la deuxième région se font face l'une à l'autre ; et un élément de décoration qui est relié à la structure du boîtier de manière à entourer au moins une partie de la circonférence de l'affichage lorsque l'affichage est vu dans le premier état. L'élément de décoration peut comprendre une couche de revêtement appliquée sur au moins une partie de sa surface. La surface de l'élément décoratif peut comprendre une zone non traitée et une zone traitée dont l'énergie de surface est relativement plus élevée que celle de la zone non traitée.
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