WO2024039038A1

WO2024039038A1 - Display assembly and electronic device comprising same

Info

Publication number: WO2024039038A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/008478
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김용운; 김민수; 이지우; 안진완
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-08-16
Filing date: 2023-06-19
Publication date: 2024-02-22

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may comprise: a housing including a first housing and a second housing; a display, of which at least a portion is configured to be unfolded on the basis of the sliding of the first housing, including a first display area disposed on the second housing and a second display area extending from the first display area; a multi-bar structure configured to support at least a portion of the second display area; a digitizer disposed on one surface of the display; and at least one shielding layer disposed on one surface of the digitizer. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Display assemblies and electronic devices including same

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, display assemblies and electronic devices including the same.

Thanks to remarkable developments in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed so that they can be carried and used for communication.

Electronic devices refer to devices that perform specific functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, and vehicle navigation devices. It can mean. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more common, recently, various functions can be installed in a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. There is. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

As mobile communication services expand into the area of multimedia services, the size of the display of an electronic device may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a display, a multi-bar structure, a digitizer, or at least one shielding layer. The housing may include a first housing or a second housing. The second housing may be configured to slide relative to the first housing. The display may be configured to be at least partially unfolded based on the slide movement of the first housing. The display may include a first display area or a second display area. The first display area may be disposed on the second housing. The second display area may extend from the first display area. The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the display. At least one shielding layer may be disposed on one side of the digitizer. The digitizer may include a plurality of first openings formed in at least a portion of an area disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a display, a multi-bar structure, a digitizer, or a shielding layer. The housing may include a first housing or a second housing. The second housing may be configured to slide relative to the first housing. The display may be configured to be at least partially unfolded based on the slide movement of the first housing. The display may include a first display area or a second display area. The first display area may be disposed on the second housing. The second display area may extend from the first display area. The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the display. The digitizer may include at least one pattern. The shielding layer may be disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure. The shielding layer may be configured to be attached to at least a portion of the digitizer. The digitizer may include a plurality of first openings formed to be surrounded by at least one pattern.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly may include a rollable display, a multi-bar structure, a digitizer, or at least one shielding layer. The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the rollable display. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the rollable display. At least one shielding layer may be disposed on one side of the digitizer. The digitizer may include a plurality of first openings formed in at least a portion of an area disposed between the rollable display and the multi-bar structure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a driving structure, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the display assembly in an unfolded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8a is a perspective view showing a digitizer and multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8b is a perspective view showing a digitizer and multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 9A is a plan view showing a digitizer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9B is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 9A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 9C is an exploded perspective view of a first digitizer and a second digitizer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 10A is a plan view showing at least one shielding layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 10b is a perspective view showing at least one shielding layer and a multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 11 is a perspective view showing at least one shielding layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a first digitizer and a second digitizer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of a first digitizer and a second digitizer combined, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 14 is a diagram showing a digitizer and multibar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, 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. According to one embodiment, 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. In some embodiments, 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. In some embodiments, 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, the 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. According to one embodiment, 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). For example, if 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. According to one embodiment, co-processor 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. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) 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. In addition to hardware structures, 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. According to one embodiment, 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 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. According to one embodiment, 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). According to one embodiment, 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.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, 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. Among these communication modules, 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). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). 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. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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). According to one embodiment, 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. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, 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). According to one embodiment, 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. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, 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.

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

According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, 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. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, 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. For this purpose, for example, 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. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document 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.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "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.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. 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. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. 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. In the case of online distribution, 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.

According to various embodiments, 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. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, 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. . According to various embodiments, 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.

In the following drawings, a rectangular coordinate system may be shown for convenience of explanation. In the orthogonal coordinate system shown in the following drawings, the 2 It is defined and interpreted as the slide movement direction of the housing, and the Z-axis direction can be defined and interpreted as the thickness direction of the electronic device or components of the electronic device.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2 and 3 show a structure in which the display 203 (eg, a flexible display or rollable display) is extended in the longitudinal direction (eg, +Y direction) when viewed from the front of the electronic device 101. However, the expansion direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (eg, +Y direction). For example, the direction of expansion of display 203 may be upward (e.g., +Y direction), rightward (e.g., +X direction), leftward (e.g., -X direction), and/or downward (e.g., -Y direction). ), the design can be changed to be expandable.

The state shown in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is closed.

The state shown in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is open.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 . The housing 210 may include a first housing 201 and a second housing 202 arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing 201 is arranged to be slidably movable relative to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be arranged to be able to reciprocate a certain distance in the direction shown with respect to the first housing 201, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ①.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be called a slide part or a slide housing, and may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 can accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or battery.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may accommodate a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing 202 can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP).

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (eg, main case). The first cover member 211 extends from the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and the 1-1 side wall 211a. It may include a 1-3 side wall (211c) substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are at least part of the second housing 202. One side (e.g., front face) may be formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround). For example, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is surrounded by the first housing 201 and is guided by the first housing 201 while being moved to the first side (e.g., the first side F1 in FIG. 4). ), for example, you can slide and move in the direction of arrow ①. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed as one piece. According to the embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are formed as separate structures and are combined or Can be assembled.

According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 is formed by the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211. It can be formed to surround.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, first surface F1 in FIG. 4) supporting internal components. For example, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be referred to as a front cover.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 includes a 2-1 side wall 221a, a 2-2 side wall 221b extending from the 2-1 side wall 221a, and a 2-1 side wall 221a. ) and may include a 2-3 side wall 221c that is substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall 221b. According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall 221b and the 2-3 side wall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, as the second housing 202 moves in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the 2-2 side wall 211b or the 2-3 side wall 211c, the electronic device (101) A slide-in state and a slide-out state can be formed. In the slide-in state of the electronic device 101, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first housing 201, and in the slide-out state of the electronic device 101 , the second housing 202 may be moved to be located at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first housing 201. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, the first housing 201 may be formed to surround a portion of the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 is between the slide-in state of FIG. 2 (e.g., fully opened state) and the slide-out state of FIG. 3 (e.g., fully closed state). It may have an intermediate state. The distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101 is the distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the second side wall 211a of the electronic device 101 in the fully open state. It may be shorter than the distance between the -1 sidewalls 221a and longer than the distance between the 1-1 sidewall 211a and the 2-1 sidewall 221a of the electronic device 101 in a completely closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display 203 slides in an intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and the height (length in the Y direction) of the display 203 and/or the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2- 1 The distance between the side walls 221a may be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203, a key input device 245, a connector hole 243, an

audio module

247a, 247b, or a

camera module

249a, 249b. . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to various embodiments, the display 203 includes a second display area A2 configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the slide movement of the first display area A1 and the second housing 202. may include. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second housing 202. For example, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1, and as the second housing 202 slides with respect to the first housing 201, the first housing 201 ) or may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the display 203 may expand in the downward direction (eg, -Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed below the display 203 (eg, -Y direction). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the display 203 may expand in the upward direction (eg, +Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed above the display 203 (eg, in the +Y direction).

According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 moves substantially while being guided by one area of the first housing 201 (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 4), and the first housing 201 It may be stored in a space located inside the electronic device 101 or may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on the slide movement of the second housing 202 in the first direction (eg, the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing 202 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a of the first housing 201. .

According to one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the second cover member 221 (e.g., front cover), if the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., the second housing 202 ) is slid to expand with respect to the first housing 201), the second display area A2 is gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 and is substantially flat together with the first display area A1. can be formed. According to one embodiment, the display 203 is combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. . According to one embodiment, regardless of the slide-in or slide-out state of the electronic device 101, a portion of the exposed second display area A2 is a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 4). )), and a portion of the second display area A2 may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a.

According to one embodiment, the key input device 245 may be located in one area of the housing 210 (eg, the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202). Depending on appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device 245 may be omitted, or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first housing 201. ) can be placed on. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and/or the 2-3 side wall 221c of the second housing 202. ) can be placed on.

According to one embodiment, the connector hole 243 may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (eg, USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 are for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. It can function as a connector hole. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is located in the second housing 202, but the limitation is not this, and the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing 201. there is.

According to one embodiment, the

audio modules

247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hall for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hall. The electronic device 101 includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone can acquire sound external to the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole 247b. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole 247a (e.g. : Piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b may be located in the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the

camera modules

249a and 249b include a first camera module 249a (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module 249b (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., in FIGS. 5A and 5B). It may include a second camera module (249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and depending on the embodiment, it may include an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver to measure the distance to the subject. can do. The

camera modules

249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The first camera module 249a may be arranged to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be placed around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203, and when placed in an area overlapping with the display 203, the display ( 203), the subject can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) and includes a hidden under display camera (UDC). can do. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may photograph a subject in a direction opposite to the first display area A1. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a and/or the second camera module 249b may be disposed on the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may be formed in plural pieces to provide various arrangements. For example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along the width direction (X-axis direction), which is a direction substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. there is. As another example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along the slide movement direction (eg, Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. As another example, the plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along N * M rows and columns like a matrix.

According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, and is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state. The exterior of (101) can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may photograph the exterior of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state and a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing 210 (e.g., the first rear plate 215 and/or the second rear plate 225 in FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module 249b is The exterior of the electronic device 101 may be photographed by passing through the first rear plate 215 and/or the second rear plate 225.

According to one embodiment, the indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be placed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 and includes a light emitting diode to provide status information of the electronic device 101. can be provided as a visual signal. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris/facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, a sensor module, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a light sensor. You can include one more. According to one embodiment, the sensor module may be disposed in the first housing 201 and/or the second housing 202. For example, at least part of the sensor module may be located in the first housing 201, and another part may be located in the second housing 202.

4, 5A, 5B, and/or 6, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display assembly 230, and a driving structure 240. can do. The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display assembly 230 in FIGS. 4, 5A, and/or 5B is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIGS. 2 and/or 3. It may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the housing 202 and the display 203. The embodiments of FIGS. 2 and/or 3 may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 4, 5A, 5B and/or 6. According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a frame 213, and a first rear plate 215. may include.

According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 213 and a component (eg, battery 289) located on the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may protect components (eg, the second circuit board 249 and the frame 213) located in the first housing 201 from external impact. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the first cover member 211.

According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. For example, the frame 213 is connected to the first cover member 211, and the second housing 202 can move relative to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 can accommodate the battery 289. For example, the frame 213 may include a groove to accommodate the battery 289. The frame 213 is connected to the battery cover 289a and may surround at least a portion of the battery 289 together with the battery cover 289a. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include a curved portion 213a facing the display assembly 230.

According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may substantially form the first housing 201 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the first rear plate 215 may be coupled to the outer surface of the first cover member 211. According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The first rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear cover 223, and a second rear plate 225. ) may include.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 is connected to the first housing 201 through a guide rail 250, and moves in one direction (e.g., arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail 250. direction) can move in a straight line.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203. For example, the second cover member 221 includes a first surface (F1), and the first display area (A1) of the display 203 is substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. It can be. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the first circuit board 248 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248 and the rear cover 233) located in the second housing 202 from external impact.

According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248) located on the second cover member 221. For example, the rear cover 223 may be connected to the second cover member 221 and may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board 248 . According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may include an antenna pattern for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the rear cover 223 may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna.

According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may substantially form the second housing 202 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the second rear plate 225 may be coupled to the outer surface of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The second rear plate 225 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to one embodiment, display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2 and/or 3) and a multi-bar structure 232 supporting display 203. You can. According to one embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, foldable display, and/or rollable display. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 of the display 231 may be supported by a rigid body, and the second display area A2 may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area A1 may be supported by the first surface F1 of the second cover member 221 or a plate (not shown). The second display area A2 may be supported by the multi-bar structure 232.

According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 231 (eg, the second display area A2). According to one embodiment, as the second housing 202 slides, the multi-bar structure 232 may move relative to the first housing 201. In the slide-in state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 2), the multi-bar structure 232 is mostly accommodated inside the first housing 201, and includes the first cover member 211 and the second cover member ( 221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 232 may move in response to the curved surface 213a located at the edge of the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be referred to as a display support member or support structure, and may be in the form of an elastic plate.

According to one embodiment, the drive structure 240 can move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . For example, the drive structure 240 may include a motor 241 configured to generate a driving force for, for example, a slide movement of the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . The drive structure 240 may include a gear 244 (eg, a pinion) connected to a motor 241 and a rack 242 configured to engage the gear.

According to one embodiment, the housing in which the rack 242 is located and the housing in which the motor 241 is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the second housing 202 and the rack 242 may be connected to the first housing 201. According to another embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the first housing 201 and the rack 242 may be connected to the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be controlled by a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1). For example, the processor 120 includes a motor driver driving circuit and sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for controlling the speed of the motor 241 and/or the torque of the motor 241. It can be delivered to (241). According to one embodiment, the motor 241 is electrically connected to a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., circuit board 204 in FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board. can be connected

According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may accommodate the first circuit board 248 (eg, main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the first circuit board 248. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board 248 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board 248 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member 221 and may be electrically connected to the antenna module and the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, SD card/MMC connector, or audio connector.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first circuit board 248 (e.g., main circuit board) and a second circuit board 249 (e.g., sub-circuit board) within the first housing 201. ) may include. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 248 through a flexible connection board. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed at the end area of the electronic device 101, such as the battery 289 or a speaker and/or SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 may accommodate a wireless charging antenna (eg, a coil) or be connected to the wireless charging antenna. For example, the battery 289 can receive power from an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna. As another example, the battery 289 may transfer power to an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna.

According to one embodiment, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. You can. The battery 289 may be placed integrally within the electronic device 101, or may be placed to be detachable from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be located in the frame 213. For example, the battery 289 may be surrounded by a frame 213 and a battery cover 289a. According to another embodiment, it is located within the second housing 202 and can slide and move together with the second housing 202.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may guide the movement of the multi-bar structure 232. For example, the multi-bar structure 232 can slide and move along the slit 251 formed in the guide rail 250. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first housing 201. For example, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the slit 251 may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail 250.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may provide force to the multi-bar structure 232 based on the driving of the motor 241.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-open-out state, the inner portion 252 of the guide rail 250 may provide force to the multi-bar structure 232. . The multi-bar structure 232 that receives the force moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 can slide to expand with respect to the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213 may be extended to the front.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion 253 of the guide rail 250 may provide force to the bent multi-bar structure 232. there is. The multi-bar structure 232 that receives the force moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and at least a portion of the second housing 202 can slide to be accommodated in the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 may be accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213.

Referring to FIG. 5A , when the electronic device 101 is in a slid-in state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201. As the second housing 202 is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 is stored in the first housing 201, the visually exposed size of the display 231 can be minimized. For example, when the second housing 202 is completely accommodated in the first housing 201, the first display area A1 of the display 231 is visually exposed, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) may be disposed between the battery 289 and the first rear plate 215.

Referring to FIG. 5B , when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may protrude from the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, at least a portion of the second display area A2 of the display 231 is included in the electronic device together with the first display area A1. It can be visually exposed to the outside of (101).

The embodiment of FIG. 7 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 6 or the embodiments of FIGS. 8A to 14 .

Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5) may include a display assembly 300 (e.g., the display assembly 230 of FIG. 4). .

The configuration of the display assembly 300, display 310, or multi-bar structure 320 of FIG. 7 is partially similar to the configuration of the display assembly 230, display 231, or multi-bar structure 232 of FIG. 4. Or they may all be the same.

According to one embodiment, the display assembly 300 includes a display 310, a multi-bar structure 320, a digitizer 330, a display support member 350, a barrier film 360, or a protective glass. It may include (370).

According to one embodiment, the display assembly 300 may include a flat area R1 and a rolling area R2.

According to one embodiment, the flat area R1 of the display assembly 300 remains flat regardless of the slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2) or the slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3) of the electronic device 101. It can be defined as an area that does. For example, the flat area R1 of the display assembly 300 represents the slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2) or the slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 2) of the electronic device 101 among the components of the display assembly 300. It can be defined as an area that maintains a plane regardless of 3).

According to one embodiment, the flat area R1 of the display assembly 300 may be defined as including the first display area of the display 310 (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 4). there is. For example, the flat area R1 of the display assembly 300 is defined as an area including a first display area (e.g., first display area A1 in FIG. 4) and other components arranged correspondingly. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the rolling area R2 of the display assembly 300 is substantially a region (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 4) of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 of FIG. 4). )), and may be stored inside the first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIG. 4) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the rolling area R2 of the display assembly 300 may be moved based on the slide movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 202 in FIG. 4). For example, while the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 4) slides, the rolling region R2 of the display assembly 300 moves with the first housing (e.g., the first housing 202 in FIG. 4). It may be defined as a region that is deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface of 201 (e.g., curved surface 213a of FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the rolling area R2 of the display assembly 300 may be defined as including a second display area of the display 310 (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4). there is. For example, the rolling area R2 of the display assembly 300 is defined as an area including a second display area (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) and other components arranged correspondingly. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the display 310 is a first display area disposed in the flat area R1 (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 4), or extending from the first display area and having a rolling area ( R2) may include a second display area (eg, the second display area A2 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the multibar structure 320 may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 320 may move in response to a curved surface (eg, curved surface 213a of Figure 4) located at the edge of a frame (eg, frame 213 of Figure 4). You can.

According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 320 slides at least a portion along a guide slit (e.g., guide slit 251 in FIG. 4) of a guide rail (e.g., guide rail 250 in FIG. 4). It may include a plurality of bars 321 that are moved.

According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the plurality of bars 321 may be inserted into the guide slit of the guide rail and may slide along the guide slit.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of bars 321 may be attached to at least a portion of at least one shielding layer 340 (eg, the second shielding layer 342).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of bars 321 may be spaced apart from adjacent bars 321 and a gap 322 may be formed therebetween.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may be disposed on one side of the display 310 (eg, the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7). For example, the digitizer 330 may be disposed between the display 310 and at least one shielding layer 340.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may be configured to detect handwriting input (e.g., an electromagnetic field generated from a digital pen) input from a digital pen (e.g., the input module 155 of FIG. 1, a stylus pen). there is. According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may be referred to as an electromagnetic induction panel that detects an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) type digital pen (eg, the input module 155 in FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may include at least one pattern (eg, at least one pattern 333 in FIGS. 9A to 9B) that detects handwriting input from a digital pen. According to one embodiment, at least one pattern (eg, pattern 333 in FIGS. 9A and 9B) may be a detection member that detects an input from the digital pen. According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may be composed of multiple layers. According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) on which at least one pattern is formed.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may include a plurality of first openings 338 formed in at least one portion of the portion disposed in the rolling region R2. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 may be defined as holes formed through at least a portion of the digitizer 330.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 may be arranged to correspond to one of the plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 are, for example, arranged to correspond to the odd bars 321 of the plurality of bars 321 arranged sequentially or the even bars 321. can be placed correspondingly.

According to one embodiment, the rigidity of the digitizer 330 may be improved by forming a plurality of first openings 338 in at least one portion of the area disposed in the rolling region R2. For example, when the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 4) slides relative to the first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIG. 4), the digitizer 330 moves in a rolling region. The region placed in (R2) may form a flat surface or a curved surface. Accordingly, even if the shape of at least one part of the digitizer 330 is changed, excessive stress can be prevented from being concentrated on a specific part of the digitizer 330 by the first openings 338. Additionally, when the shape of the digitizer 330 is changed, the repulsion force generated from the digitizer 330 itself may be reduced by the first opening 338 of the digitizer 330.

According to one embodiment, at least one part of the digitizer 330 may be placed in the planar area R1, and the remaining part may extend from at least one part of the digitizer and be placed in the rolling area R2.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 displays the first display area (e.g., the first display area A1 in FIG. 4) when in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2) or a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3). )) and at least a portion of the corresponding digitizer 330 may support handwriting input with a digital pen.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3), the second display area (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) and the corresponding digitizer 330 ) can support handwriting input from a digital pen through the remaining parts of ).

According to one embodiment, at least one shielding layer 340 may be disposed on one side of the digitizer 330 (eg, the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7). According to one embodiment, at least one shielding layer 340 may be attached to the one surface of the digitizer 330.

According to one embodiment, the at least one shielding layer 340 is configured to block electromagnetic fields generated from at least one pattern of the digitizer 330 to internal components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the multi-bar structure 320, The electromagnetic field may be blocked so as not to reach the second cover member 221 or the first cover member (e.g., the first cover member 211 of FIG. 4, etc.).

According to one embodiment, at least one shielding layer 340 may be a magnetic metal powder (MMP) sheet. According to one embodiment, at least one shielding layer 340 includes a first display area (e.g., the first display area (A1) in FIG. 4) and a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second display area (A1) in FIG. 4). The first shielding layer 341 disposed between the cover member 221), or the second display area (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) and the multi-bar structure 320. It may include a shielding layer 342.

According to one embodiment, the permittivity of the first shielding layer 341 may be smaller than the permittivity of the second shielding layer 342, but is not limited to this. For example, the dielectric constant of the second shielding layer 342 may be greater than the dielectric constant of the first shielding layer 341, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer 341 may be attached to the first surface of the second cover member 221 (eg, the first surface F1 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the second shielding layer 342 may include a plurality of first slits 348 formed in at least one portion. For example, the plurality of first slits 348 may be defined as slits formed through at least a portion of the second shielding layer 342 .

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer 341 does not have a slit structure, so that the electromagnetic field generated from the digitizer 330 is connected to the second cover member 221 or an electrical component disposed inside the electronic device 101. You can block it from reaching the fields. The second shielding layer 342 includes a plurality of first slits 348, but is formed to have a relatively high dielectric constant, so that the electromagnetic field generated from the digitizer 330 is transmitted through the multibar structure 320 or the electronic device ( 101) can be blocked from reaching the electrical components placed inside.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 may be arranged to correspond to the gap 322 formed between the plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320. According to one embodiment, when the multi-bar structure 320 is slidably moved, the plurality of first slits 348 correspond to the gap 322 between the plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320. By doing so, flexibility can be secured at the bending point of the multi-bar structure 320.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 are arranged so as not to overlap the plurality of first openings 338 in the thickness direction of the rolling region R2 (e.g., Z-axis direction in FIG. 7). You can. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 are directed from the second display area (e.g., the second display area A2 in FIG. 4) toward the multibar structure 320 or the opposite direction, It may be arranged so as not to overlap the plurality of first openings 338.

According to one embodiment, the display support member 350 may be disposed between the display 310 and the digitizer 330. According to one embodiment, the display support member 330 may include carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the display support member 350 may be defined as a CRFP layer with a lattice structure, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the display support member 350 may be attached to one surface of the digitizer 330 (eg, the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 7). According to one embodiment, the display support member 350 may cover a plurality of first openings 338 of the digitizer 330. Accordingly, when a user uses a digital pen, the first openings 338 are supported by the digitizer 330, so that the user can obtain a feeling of writing that is flatter than the surface of the display assembly 300.

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer 341 and the second shielding layer 342 may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance to form a gap 343 therebetween.

According to one embodiment, the display support member 350 may be configured to support at least a portion of the display 310. For example, the display support member 350 may be configured to support at least one portion of one surface (eg, the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7) of the display 310. The display support member 350 supports the display 310 and may provide bending properties to the display 310.

According to one embodiment, the barrier film 360 may be attached to one side of the display 310 (eg, the side facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7) to protect the display 310. The barrier film 360 can protect one side of the display 310 and improve the strength of the display 310. For example, the barrier film 360 may include at least one of polyimide (PI) material or polyurethane (PU) material.

According to one embodiment, the protective glass 370 can protect the outer surface of the display 310 and improve the strength of the display 310. The protective glass 370 may be attached to the outer surface of the display 310. For example, the protective glass 370 may include an ultra thin glass (UTG) material or a polyimide (PI) material.

According to one embodiment, the protective glass 370, display 310, barrier film 360, display support member 350, digitizer 330, shielding layer 340, or multibar structure 320, It may be attached (or adhered) to an adjacent component through an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may include at least one of optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), heat-reactive adhesive, general adhesive, or double-sided tape.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 of the digitizer 330 may be filled with an adhesive member (eg, PSA). According to one embodiment, by filling the plurality of first openings 338 with PSA, the adhesion of the digitizer 330 with the adjacent second shielding layer 342 or the display support member 350 can be improved. .

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 of the second shielding layer 342 may be filled with an adhesive member (eg, PSA). According to one embodiment, by filling the plurality of first slits 348 with PSA, the adhesion of the second shielding layer 342 with the adjacent multi-bar structure 320 or digitizer 330 can be improved. .

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 includes a plurality of first openings 338, so that flexibility can be improved when at least a portion of the digitizer 330 has a variable shape.

According to one embodiment, the second shielding layer 342 includes a plurality of first slits 348, so that flexibility can be improved when at least a portion of the second shielding layer 342 has a variable shape. there is.

Figure 8a is a perspective view showing a digitizer and multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8b is a perspective view showing a digitizer and multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 8A to 8B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 7 or the embodiments of FIGS. 9A to 14 .

8A to 8B, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5 or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7) includes a display assembly 300 and a digitizer 330. ), or may include a second cover member 221.

The configuration of the display assembly 300, the digitizer 330, or the second cover member 221 of FIGS. 8A to 8B is the same as the display assembly 300, the digitizer 330, or the second cover member 221 of FIG. 7. ) may be partially or entirely identical to the composition.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 has at least a portion disposed in a planar region R1 (e.g., a plane region R1 in FIG. 7) of the display assembly 300, and extends from the at least one portion. It may include other remaining parts disposed in the rolling area R2 of the display assembly 300 (eg, the rolling area R2 in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the digitizer 330 may be supported by the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, a first shielding layer (eg, the first shielding layer 341 in FIG. 7) may be disposed between the at least part of the digitizer 330 and the second cover member 221.

According to one embodiment, the remaining portion of the digitizer 330 may be supported by a plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320 (e.g., a plurality of bars 321 in FIG. 7). You can. According to one embodiment, a second shielding layer (eg, the second shielding layer 342 in FIG. 7) may be disposed between the remaining portion of the digitizer 330 and the multibar structure 320.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of first openings 338 of the digitizer 330 may be formed in the rolling region R2 of the display assembly 300.

Figure 9A is a plan view showing a digitizer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 9A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9C is an exploded perspective view of a first digitizer and a second digitizer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 9A to 9C may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 8B or the embodiments of FIGS. 10A to 14 .

9A to 9C, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 331, a second digitizer 332, at least one pattern 333, or a plurality of first openings 338. there is.

The digitizer 330 of FIGS. 9A to 9C or the configuration of the plurality of first openings 338 is partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the digitizer 330 of FIGS. 7 to 8B or the plurality of first openings 338. may be the same.

Referring to FIGS. 9A to 9C, the plurality of first openings 338 are located in the rolling area R2 (e.g., the rolling area R2 in FIG. 7) of the display assembly (e.g., the display assembly 300 in FIG. 7). ) may be formed in at least a portion of the digitizer 330 disposed.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may include at least one pattern 333. According to one embodiment, at least one pattern 333 may be referred to as a coil that generates an electromagnetic field. According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may apply a current to at least one pattern 333, and the at least one pattern 333 of the digitizer 330 may form a magnetic field. An EMR type digital pen (eg, input module 155 in FIG. 1) may resonate by a magnetic field formed around it, and a magnetic field may be formed from the coil of the digital pen due to resonance. Current may be output from at least one pattern of the digitizer by the magnetic field formed from the digital pen. As an example, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5, or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7) may output a plurality of patterns 333 of the digitizer 330 for each channel. Based on the magnitude of the current (e.g., converted digital values), the position of the digital pen can be confirmed (or detected).

According to one embodiment, the at least one pattern 333 is in the slide movement direction (e.g., the Y axis direction of FIGS. 2 and 3, or the second housing 202 of FIG. 4) of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 of FIG. A first pattern 333a extending in a first direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 9A to 9B (e.g., the , and a second pattern 333b extending in a second direction (eg, Y-axis direction in FIGS. 2 and 3), which is the direction in which the second housing slides.

According to one embodiment, the first pattern 333a may be arranged perpendicular to the second pattern 333b. According to one embodiment, the first pattern 333a may be prepared as a plurality of patterns, and the second pattern 333b may also be prepared as a plurality of patterns.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first patterns 333a may be arranged to form a plurality of groups. For example, the plurality of first patterns 333a may form one group by arranging at least some of them adjacent to each other. One group of the plurality of first patterns 333a may be spaced apart from another group.

According to one embodiment, one group of the plurality of first patterns 333a includes a plurality of bars (e.g., a plurality of bars in FIG. 7) of a multi-bar structure (e.g., the multi-bar structure 320 of FIG. 7). It may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the bars 321). According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 may also be arranged to correspond to at least one of the plurality of bars of the multi-bar structure.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of second patterns 333b may be arranged to form a plurality of groups. For example, the plurality of second patterns 333b may form one group by arranging at least some of them adjacent to each other. One group of the plurality of second patterns 333b may be spaced apart from another group.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 include an area where groups of a plurality of first patterns 333a are spaced apart from each other and an area where groups of a plurality of second patterns 333b are formed apart from each other. It can be formed in this overlapping part. For example, a plurality of first openings 338 may be formed in an inner area formed when groups of the plurality of first patterns 333a intersect with groups of the plurality of second patterns 333b.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 are shown to have an overall rectangular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 may be arranged to be each surrounded by at least one pattern 333. For example, a plurality of first openings 338 may be formed inside a lattice structure in which the first pattern 333a and the second pattern 333b are formed, respectively.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may further include a second opening 339 formed through at least one portion. For example, the second opening 339 is a digitizer 330 disposed in a planar region R1 (e.g., planar region R1 in FIG. 7) of a display assembly (e.g., display assembly 300 in FIG. 7). ) may be formed in at least part of the. According to one embodiment, the second opening 339 of the digitizer 330 may be disposed to correspond to the first camera module (eg, the first camera module 249a in FIGS. 2 and 3).

Referring to FIG. 9C, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 331 or a second digitizer 332 that is stacked with the first digitizer 331.

According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 331 may be formed with a first pattern 333a. According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 332 may be formed with a second pattern 333b.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 338 may include a plurality of 1-1 openings 338a or a plurality of 1-2 openings 338b.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of 1-1 openings 338a may each be formed in at least a portion of the first digitizer 331. According to one embodiment, a plurality of first-second openings 338b may each be formed in at least a portion of the second digitizer 332.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 openings 338a and the plurality of 1-2 openings 338b may be disposed correspondingly.

According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 332 may be stacked on the inner side B (or inner surface) of the first digitizer 331. According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 331 may be stacked inside the second digitizer 332.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 openings 338a and the plurality of 1-2 openings 338b are shown as having an overall rectangular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Figure 10A is a plan view showing at least one shielding layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10b is a perspective view showing at least one shielding layer and a multi-bar structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 is a perspective view showing at least one shielding layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments of FIGS. 10A to 11 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 9C or the embodiments of FIGS. 11 to 14 .

10A to 11, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5, or the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 7 to 8B) includes a display assembly 300, It may include a multi-bar structure 320, at least one shielding layer 340, 440, or a second cover member 221.

The configuration of the display assembly 300, the multi-bar structure 320, at least one shielding layer 340, or the second cover member 221 of FIGS. 10A to 11 is similar to that of the display assembly 300 of FIG. 7, the multi-bar structure 320, and the second cover member 221. Some or all of the configuration of the bar structure 320, the at least one shielding layer 340, or the second cover member 221 may be the same.

10A to 10B, the first shielding layer 341 is disposed in the planar region (R1) of the display assembly 300, and the second shielding layer 342 is disposed in the rolling region (R2) of the display assembly 300. ) can be placed in.

According to one embodiment, the second shielding layer 342 may include a plurality of first slits 348 formed through at least one portion. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 are shown to have an overall rectangular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 of the second shielding layer 342 move in the direction of slide movement of the second housing (e.g., the electronic device 202 of FIGS. 2 and 3) (e.g., It may have a slit shape extending in a first direction (e.g., the For example, the plurality of first slits 348 have a long axis in the first direction and a length in the second direction (e.g., Y-axis direction in FIG. 10A), which is the direction of slide movement of the second housing. It may be formed in a rectangular shape with a minor axis.

According to one embodiment, at least some of the plurality of first slits 348 are aligned in the slide movement direction (e.g., Y in FIGS. 2 and 3) of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 4). Based on the first direction (e.g., the You can.

According to one embodiment, at least some of the plurality of first slits 348 are oriented in a second direction (e.g., FIGS. 2 to 2), which is the direction of slide movement of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 4). It may be arranged to overlap other first slits 348 based on the Y-axis direction in FIG. 4 or the Y-axis direction in FIG. 9A. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 may be arranged to intersect. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits 348 may be arranged in a zigzag shape.

According to one embodiment, the second shielding layer 342 may be attached to a plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320 (e.g., a plurality of bars 321 in FIG. 7). .

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer 341 and the second shielding layer 342 may be defined as separate members.

Referring to FIG. 11, at least one shielding layer 340 includes a first shielding layer 441 (e.g., the first shielding layer 341 of FIG. 7) or a second shielding layer 442 (e.g., FIG. It may include a second shielding layer 342 of 7).

According to one embodiment, a plurality of first slits 448 (eg, a plurality of first slits 448 in FIG. 7) may be formed in at least a portion of the second shielding layer 442.

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer 441 and the second shielding layer 442 may be formed integrally.

The embodiment of FIG. 12 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11 or the embodiments of FIGS. 13 to 14.

Referring to FIG. 12, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 431 or a second digitizer 432.

The digitizer 330 of FIG. 12 may be partially or entirely identical to the digitizer 330 of FIGS. 7 to 9B.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 431 or a second digitizer 432 that is stacked with the first digitizer 431.

According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 431 may be formed with a first pattern (eg, the first pattern 333a in FIG. 9B). According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 432 may be formed with a second pattern (eg, the second pattern 333b in FIG. 9B).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 438 (e.g., the first openings 338 of FIGS. 7 to 9b) are connected to a display assembly (e.g., the display of FIG. 7) among the first digitizer 431. It may be formed in a portion disposed in a rolling area (eg, rolling area R2 in FIG. 7) of the assembly 300.

According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 432 may be stacked on the inner side B (or inner surface) of the first digitizer 431. According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 431 may be stacked inside the second digitizer 432.

The embodiment of FIG. 13 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 or the embodiment of FIG. 14 .

Referring to FIG. 13, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 531 or a second digitizer 432.

The configuration of the digitizer 330 of FIG. 13 may be partially or entirely the same as the digitizer 330 of FIGS. 7 to 9B or the digitizer 330 of FIG. 12 . The configuration of the first digitizer 531 or the second digitizer 432 of FIG. 13 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the first digitizer 531 or the second digitizer 432 of FIG. 12 .

According to one embodiment, the digitizer 330 may include a first digitizer 531 or a second digitizer 432 that is stacked with the first digitizer 531.

According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 531 may be formed with a first pattern (eg, the first pattern 333a in FIG. 9B). According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 432 may be formed with a second pattern (eg, the second pattern 333b in FIG. 9B).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 538 (e.g., the first openings 338 in FIGS. 7 to 9B, or the first openings 438 in FIG. 12) are configured to use a first digitizer ( 531), it may be formed in a portion disposed in a rolling area (e.g., rolling area R2 in FIG. 7) of a display assembly (e.g., display assembly 300 in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 538 may include a plurality of 1-3 openings 538a or a plurality of 1-4 openings 538b.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first-third openings 538a are perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction of FIG. 13) of the second housing (e.g., second housing 202 of FIG. 4). It may have a first length in one first direction (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 13).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-4 openings 538b may have a second length shorter than the length in the first direction (eg, X-axis direction in FIG. 13).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to third openings 538a may be densely arranged adjacent to an edge disposed in the width direction of the digitizer 330 (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 13). According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to fourth openings 538b are densely arranged in the central area of the digitizer 330 based on the width direction of the digitizer 330 (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 13). You can. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to fourth openings 538b may be densely arranged adjacent to an edge disposed in the width direction of the digitizer 330 (for example, the X-axis direction in FIG. 13). According to one embodiment, the plurality of first-third openings 538a may be densely arranged in the central area of the digitizer 330 based on the width direction of the digitizer 330 (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 13). You can. For example, when different stress (or tension) is applied to each area of the digitizer 330 depending on other parts disposed adjacent to the digitizer 330, the plurality of first openings 538 are formed with different lengths. , when the shape of the digitizer 330 is changed, flexibility can be secured.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-3 openings 538b and the plurality of 1-4 openings 538b are shown as having an overall rectangular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second digitizer 432 may be stacked on the inner side B (or inner surface) of the first digitizer 531. According to one embodiment, the first digitizer 531 may be stacked inside the second digitizer 432.

The embodiment of FIG. 14 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , the display assembly 300 may include a multi-bar structure 320 or a digitizer 330.

The configuration of the display assembly 300 or the multi-bar structure 320 of FIG. 14 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the display assembly 300 or the multi-bar structure 320 of FIGS. 7 to 8B. . The configuration of the digitizer 330 of FIG. 14 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the digitizer 330 of FIGS. 7 to 9B.

According to one embodiment, the portion of the digitizer 330 disposed in the rolling area (e.g., rolling area R1 in FIG. 7) of the display assembly 300 includes a plurality of bars 321 of the multi-bar structure 320. It may be configured to be supported by bars (e.g., a plurality of bars 321 in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 638 (e.g., the first openings 338 in FIGS. 7 to 9B or the first openings 538 in FIG. 13) are used by the digitizer 330. It may be formed in a portion disposed in a rolling area (e.g., rolling area R1 in FIG. 7).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings 638 include a plurality of 1-5 openings 638a, a plurality of 1-6 openings 638b, and a plurality of 1-7 openings 638c. , or a plurality of 1st to 8th openings 638d.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-6th openings to the plurality of 1-

8th openings

638a, 638b, 638c, and 638d may have different cross-sectional shapes.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to fifth openings 638a may have an overall square cross-sectional shape and the corners may be formed to have a predetermined curvature. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to sixth openings 638b may have an overall cross-sectional shape of an oval with a major axis and a minor axis. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first to seventh openings 638c may have an overall hexagonal cross-sectional shape. According to one embodiment, the plurality of 1-8 openings 638d may have an overall rectangular cross-sectional shape. According to one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the plurality of 1-5th to 1-

8th openings

638a, 638b, 638c, and 638d is not limited to what is shown.

An electronic device (eg, a portable terminal) may include a display that is flat or has a flat and curved surface. Electronic devices including displays may have limitations in implementing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Accordingly, electronic devices including rollable displays are being studied.

An electronic device including a rollable display allows at least a portion of the rollable display to be unfolded or rolled when the housing of the electronic device is opened or closed, thereby expanding or reducing the size of the display. It can be.

The electronic device has a built-in digitizer to detect handwriting input from an EMR-type digital pen, but since the size of the rollable display can be expanded or reduced in the electronic device including a rollable display, a rollable display with a variable area is used. The need for digitizers applicable to is increasing.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the area of the rollable display is expanded, the expanded portion of the rollable display also provides a display assembly capable of detecting handwriting input from an EMR type digital pen and an electronic device including the same. can do.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly that can ensure flexibility in a portion that bends together with the display and an electronic device including the same can be provided.

However, the problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, durability of the digitizer can be secured through an opening structure that compensates for shape deformation of the digitizer.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, durability of the shielding layer can be secured through a slit structure that compensates for shape deformation of the shielding layer.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device is in an open state, handwriting input using an EMR-type digital pen may be possible even in an area where the display area is expanded.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5 and the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7) includes a housing (e.g., the housing 210 of FIGS. 2 to 3). )), display (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2 and 3, display 231 in FIG. 4, or display 310 in FIG. 7), multibar structure (e.g., multibar structure 232 in FIG. 4 ), or a multi-bar structure 320 of FIG. 7), a digitizer (e.g., digitizer 330 of FIG. 7), or at least one shielding layer (e.g., at least one shielding layer 340 of FIG. 7). can do. The housing may be a first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIGS. 2 to 4), or a second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIGS. 2 to 4, the second cover member in FIG. 4). It may include (221), or the second cover member 221 of FIG. 7). The second housing may be configured to slide relative to the first housing. The display may be configured to be at least partially unfolded based on the slide movement of the first housing. The display may include a first display area (eg, first display area A1 in FIG. 4) or a second display area (eg, second display area A2 in FIG. 4). The first display area may be disposed on the second housing. The second display area may extend from the first display area. The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the display. At least one shielding layer may be disposed on one side of the digitizer. The digitizer includes a plurality of first openings (e.g., first openings 338 in FIGS. 7 to 9C, FIG. 12) formed in at least a portion of the area disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure. may include the first openings 438 of , the first openings 538 of FIG. 13 , or the first openings 638 of FIG. 14 ).

According to one embodiment, the digitizer may include at least one pattern (eg, at least one pattern 333 in FIGS. 9A to 9B) for generating an electromagnetic field. The plurality of first openings may each be arranged to be surrounded by at least one pattern.

According to one embodiment, the at least one pattern may include a first pattern (e.g., the first pattern 333a in FIG. 9B) or a second pattern (e.g., the second pattern 333b in FIG. 9B). there is. The first pattern may extend in a first direction (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 9B), which is perpendicular to the direction in which the second housing slides. The second pattern may extend in a second direction (eg, Y-axis direction in FIG. 9B), which is the direction in which the second housing slides.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer is a first digitizer (e.g., the first digitizer 331 in FIG. 9C, the first digitizer 431 in FIG. 12, or the first digitizer 531 in FIG. 13), or a second digitizer. It may include a digitizer (eg, the second digitizer 332 in FIG. 9C, the second digitizer 432 in FIG. 12, or the second digitizer 432 in FIG. 13). In the first digitizer, a first pattern may be formed. In the second digitizer, a second pattern may be formed. The second digitizer may be stacked with the first digitizer.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings include a plurality of 1-1 openings (e.g., the 1-1 openings 338a of FIG. 9C), or a plurality of 1-2 openings (e.g., the 1-1 openings 338a of FIG. 9C). It may include the 1-2 openings 338b of FIG. 9C). A plurality of 1-1 openings may each be formed in the first digitizer. A plurality of first and second openings may each be formed in the second digitizer. The plurality of 1-2 openings may be formed to correspond to the plurality of 1-1 openings.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of first openings (eg, first openings 438 in FIG. 12) may be formed in the first digitizer.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first openings may include a plurality of 1-3 openings (e.g., 1-3 openings 538a of FIG. 13), or a plurality of 1-4 openings (e.g., 1-3 openings 538a of FIG. 13). It may include openings 1-4 (538b) of FIG. 13). The plurality of first to third openings may have a first length in a first direction perpendicular to the slide movement direction of the second housing (eg, the X-axis direction in FIG. 13). The plurality of first to fourth openings may have a second length shorter than the first length in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the at least one shielding layer includes a plurality of first slits (e.g., the first slits 348 in FIG. 7, the first slits 348 in FIGS. 10A and 10B, or the first slits 348 in FIG. 11). may include first slits 448). A plurality of first slits may be formed in at least one portion of the area disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure among the at least one shielding layer.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits are located in a first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 2 and 3) perpendicular to the direction of slide movement of the second housing (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 2 and 3). can be extended in the X-axis direction).

According to one embodiment, the plurality of first slits may each be arranged to correspond to a gap (eg, gap 322 in FIG. 7) formed between a plurality of bars of a multi-bar structure.

According to one embodiment, the at least one shielding layer is a first shielding layer (e.g., the first shielding layer 341 in FIG. 7, the first shielding layer 341 in FIGS. 10A and 10B, or the first shielding layer in FIG. 11). 1 shielding layer 441), or a second shielding layer (e.g., the second shielding layer 342 in Figure 7, the second shielding layer 342 in Figures 10A to 10B, or the second shielding layer in Figure 11 ( 442)) may be included. The first shielding layer may be disposed to correspond to the first display area. The second shielding layer may be disposed to correspond to the second display area.

According to one embodiment, the first shielding layer (e.g., the first shielding layer 441 in FIG. 11) and the second shielding layer (e.g., the second shielding layer 442 in FIG. 11) are formed integrally. You can.

According to one embodiment, the dielectric constant of the first shielding layer may be smaller than the dielectric constant of the second shielding layer.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a display support member (eg, display support member 350 of FIG. 7) disposed between a display and the digitizer.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a barrier film (e.g., barrier film 360 of FIG. 7) or a protective glass (e.g., protective glass 370 of FIG. 7). . A barrier film may be disposed between the display and the display support member. The protective glass may be configured to protect the outer surface of the display.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5 and the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7) includes a housing (e.g., the housing 210 of FIGS. 2 to 3). )), display (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2 and 3, display 231 in FIG. 4, or display 310 in FIG. 7), multibar structure (e.g., multibar structure 232 in FIG. 4 ), or the multi-bar structure 320 of FIG. 7), a digitizer (e.g., the digitizer 330 of FIG. 7), or a shielding layer (e.g., at least one shielding layer 340 of FIG. 7, a second shielding layer ( 342), the second shielding layer 342 of FIGS. 10A to 10B, or the second shielding layer 442 of FIG. 11). The housing may be a first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIGS. 2 to 4), or a second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIGS. 2 to 4, the second cover member in FIG. 4). It may include (221), or the second cover member 221 of FIG. 7). The second housing may be configured to slide relative to the first housing. The display may be configured to be at least partially unfolded based on the slide movement of the first housing. The display may include a first display area (eg, first display area A1 in FIG. 4) or a second display area (eg, second display area A2 in FIG. 4). The first display area may be disposed on the second housing. The second display area may extend from the first display area. The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the display. The digitizer may include at least one pattern (eg, at least one pattern 333 in FIGS. 9A to 9B). The shielding layer may be disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure. The shielding layer may be configured to be attached to at least a portion of the digitizer. The digitizer includes a plurality of first openings formed to be surrounded by at least one pattern (e.g., the first openings 338 in FIGS. 7 to 9C, the first openings 438 in FIG. 12, FIG. It may include first openings 538 of 13, or first openings 638 of FIG. 14).

According to one embodiment, the shielding layer may be a magnetic metal powder (MMP) sheet.

According to one embodiment, the digitizer is a first digitizer (e.g., the first digitizer 331 in FIG. 9C, the first digitizer 431 in FIG. 12, or the first digitizer 531 in FIG. 13), or a second digitizer. It may include a digitizer (eg, the second digitizer 332 in FIG. 9C, the second digitizer 432 in FIG. 12, or the second digitizer 432 in FIG. 13). The plurality of first openings may be a plurality of 1-1 openings (e.g., the 1-1 openings 338a in FIG. 9C), or a plurality of 1-2 openings (e.g., the 1-1 openings 338a in FIG. 9C). 2 openings 338b) may be included. A plurality of 1-1 openings may each be formed in the first digitizer. A plurality of first and second openings may each be formed in the second digitizer. The plurality of 1-2 openings may be formed to correspond to the plurality of 1-1 openings.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (e.g., the display assembly 230 of FIG. 4 or the display assembly 300 of FIG. 7) is a rollable display (e.g., the display 203 of FIGS. 2 and 3). ), display 231 in FIG. 4, or display 310 in FIG. 7), multi-bar structure (e.g., multi-bar structure 232 in FIG. 4, or multi-bar structure 320 in FIG. 7), digitizer ( For example, the digitizer 330 in FIG. 7), or at least one shielding layer (for example, at least one shielding layer 340 in FIG. 7). The multi-bar structure may be configured to support at least a portion of the rollable display. The digitizer may be placed on one side of the rollable display. At least one shielding layer may be disposed on one side of the digitizer. The digitizer includes a plurality of first openings (e.g., first openings 338 in FIGS. 7 to 9C and FIG. 12) formed in at least a portion of the area disposed between the rollable display and the multi-bar structure. It may include first openings 438, first openings 538 of FIG. 13, or first openings 638 of FIG. 14).

According to one embodiment, the at least one shielding layer includes a plurality of first slits (e.g., the first slits 348 in FIG. 7, the first slits 348 in FIGS. 10A and 10B, or the first slits 348 in FIG. 11). may include first slits 448). A plurality of first slits may be formed in at least one portion of the area disposed between the rollable display and the multi-bar structure among the at least one shielding layer.

Above, in the detailed description of this document, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

Claims

In the electronic device 101,

A housing (210) including a first housing (201) and a second housing (202) configured to slide relative to the first housing;

A display (203, 231, 310) configured to be at least partially unfolded based on a slide movement of the first housing, comprising a first display area (A1) disposed on the second housing, and a display area (A1) extending from the first display area. A display including a second display area (A2);

a multi-bar structure (232, 320) configured to support at least a portion of the second display area;

a digitizer 330 disposed on one side of the display; and

It includes at least one shielding layer 340 disposed on one surface of the digitizer,

The digitizer,

An electronic device comprising a plurality of first openings 338, 438, 538, and 638 formed in at least a portion of an area disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure.
According to claim 1,

The digitizer,

Includes at least one pattern 333 for generating an electromagnetic field,

The plurality of first openings are,

Electronic devices arranged to be each surrounded by the at least one pattern.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2,

The at least one pattern is,

a first pattern 333a extending in a first direction perpendicular to the direction in which the second housing slides; and

An electronic device comprising a second pattern (333b) extending in a second direction, which is the direction in which the second housing slides.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The digitizer,

a first digitizer (331, 431, 531) on which the first pattern is formed; and

An electronic device including second digitizers 332 and 432 on which the second pattern is formed and which are stacked with the first digitizer.
According to any one of claims 1 to 4,

The plurality of first openings are,

a plurality of 1-1 openings 338a each formed in the first digitizer; and

An electronic device comprising a plurality of 1-2 openings 338b, each formed in the second digitizer and formed to correspond to the plurality of 1-1 openings.
According to any one of claims 1 to 5,

The plurality of first openings 438 are,

An electronic device formed on the first digitizer.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,

The plurality of first openings are,

a plurality of 1-3 openings 538a having a first length in a first direction perpendicular to the direction in which the second housing slides; and

An electronic device comprising a plurality of 1-4 openings 538b having a second length shorter than the first length in the first direction.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,

The at least one shielding layer is,

An electronic device comprising a plurality of first slits 348 and 448 formed in at least a portion of an area disposed between the second display area and the multi-bar structure.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,

The plurality of first slits are,

An electronic device extending in a first direction perpendicular to the direction of slide movement of the second housing.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,

The plurality of first slits are,

An electronic device disposed corresponding to a gap 322 formed between a plurality of bars of the multi-bar structure.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,

The at least one shielding layer is,

a first shielding layer (341, 441) disposed corresponding to the first display area; and

An electronic device comprising a second shielding layer (342, 442) disposed corresponding to the second display area.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,

The first shielding layer 441 and the second shielding layer 442,

An electronic device formed in one piece.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,

The dielectric constant of the first shielding layer is,

An electronic device having a dielectric constant smaller than that of the second shielding layer.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,

The electronic device further includes a display support member (350) disposed between the display and the digitizer.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,

A barrier film 360 disposed between the display and the display support member; and

An electronic device further comprising a protective glass 370 configured to protect the outer surface of the display.