RU2845856C2 - Electronic equipment, including a display protection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to an electronic device which includes a display protective structure. Device comprises: a first housing; second housing; a hinge structure configured for connection with possibility of rotation of the first housing and the second housing; a display including a display panel disposed on the first housing and the second housing through the hinge structure, and a display driver circuit disposed on the rear surface of the display panel; a support member which supports the display and is disposed on a portion of the first housing or the second housing; sealing element located between display and support element; and a first resilient member disposed between the display driving circuit and the sealing member.

EFFECT: high protection of the display from action on the display and its circuits.

15 cl, 14 dwg

Description

Field of technology to which the invention relates

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a protective display structure.

State of the art

[0002] The electronic device may include a display for providing visual information. The electronic device may further include a display driver circuit for controlling a plurality of pixels of the display panel. In a miniaturized electronic device, the display driver circuit may be located on a substrate extending from an edge of the display panel. The extending substrate may be a flexible substrate.

The essence of the invention

Technical solution

[0003] According to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, and a display. According to an embodiment, the display includes a display panel disposed on the first housing and the second housing via the hinge structure, a display driving circuit disposed on the surface of the display panel, and a protective film surrounding the display driving circuit. According to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a support member supporting the display and disposed on a part of the first housing or the second housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a sealing member disposed between the support member and the protective film. According to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a first elastic member disposed between the protective film and the support member. A second portion 420b of the protective film, different from the first portion of the protective film in contact with the sealing member, contacts a part of the display driving circuit. According to an embodiment, the first elastic member is disposed between the support member and the protective film. The first elastic element is covered by a third section of the protective film, extending from the first section 420a to the second section, and a support element.

[0004] According to another embodiment, the electronic device comprises a side wall providing at least a part of a side surface of the electronic device, and a support portion extending from the side wall to the inside of the electronic device, a first housing including a first surface facing in a first direction, a second housing including a second surface facing in the first direction, and a hinge structure providing an unfolded state in which the first surface and the second surface face in the same direction, or a folded state in which the first surface and the second surface face each other, by means of a rotary connection of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 about a folding axis. The electronic device comprises a display located on the first surface and the second surface through the folding axis and including a first display area corresponding to the first surface, a second display area corresponding to the second surface, and a third display area between the first display area and the second display area. According to an embodiment, the display includes a display panel, a protective film extending along the first surface of the display panel from the edge of the display to the inside of the electronic device, and a display driver circuit located between the protective film and the display panel. The electronic device comprises a sealing element extending along the side wall and located between the protective film and the support element. According to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a first elastic element in contact with the support portion, located between the display driver circuit and the sealing element and elastically supporting the protective film. According to an embodiment, the display panel includes a resin in contact with the second side surface facing the first side surface of the display driver circuit facing the first elastic element. The protective film includes a first portion contacting the sealing element, a second portion contacting the support element, and a third portion extending from the first portion to the second portion. The first elastic element is surrounded by the third portion and the support element.

Brief description of the drawings

[0005] Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a networked environment according to various embodiments.

[0006] Fig. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0007] Fig. 2B illustrates an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0008] Fig. 2C is an exploded view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0009] Fig. 3 is a rear view illustrating a rear surface of a side surface support member of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0010] Fig. 4 is a rear view illustrating a rear surface of an exemplary display panel according to an embodiment.

[0011] Fig. 5 illustrates approximately the arrangement of the sealing element and the sponge on the support element in the region A of Fig. 3.

[0012] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view along line B-B' of the exemplary electronic device of Fig. 5.

[0013] Fig. 7 illustrates approximately the arrangement of the sealing elements and lips on the support element in zone A of Fig. 3.

[0014] Fig. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D are cross-sectional views illustrating examples in which the electronic device of Fig. 7 is defined in a section along C-C'.

[0015] Fig. 9 illustrates approximately the arrangement of the sealing elements on the support element and the lips surrounding the display driver circuit in area A of Fig. 3.

Optimal mode of implementation of the invention

[0016] Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0017] Referring to Fig. 1, an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 may communicate with an electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a tactile module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identity module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., module 176) sensors, camera module 180 or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g. display module 160).

[0018] The processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) in order to control at least one more component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of processing or computing data, processor 120 may store an instruction or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the instruction or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that operates independently of or in combination with main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes main processor 121 and auxiliary processor 123, auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to consume a smaller amount of power than the main processor 121, or be specific to the specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121.

[0019] The auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some functions or states associated with at least one component (for example, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) from among the components of the electronic device 101, instead of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (for example, sleeping) state, or together with the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an active state (for example, executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (for example, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (for example, a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) operatively connected to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (for example, a neural processor) may include a hardware structure indicated for processing an artificial intelligence-based model. The artificial intelligence model may be formed by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, by means of the electronic device 101, in which the artificial intelligence is executed, or via a separate server (for example, the server 108). The learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN) or a deep Q-network, but is not limited to this. The artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0020] The memory device 130 may store various data used by at least one component (for example, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. The various data may include, for example, software (for example, a program 140) and input data or output data for a command associated with it. The memory device 130 may include a volatile memory device 132 or a non-volatile memory device 134.

[0021] The program 140 may be stored in the memory device 130 as software and may include, for example, an operating system 142 (OS), middleware 144, or an application 146.

[0022] The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101, externally (e.g., from a user) relative to the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0023] The sound output module 155 may output sound signals outside the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiving device. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing media or playing a recording. The receiving device may be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiving device may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

[0024] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., to the user) of the electronic device 101. The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force applied by means of a touch.

[0025] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can receive sound through the input module 150 or output sound through the sound output module 155 or the earphone of an external electronic device (for example, the electronic device 102), directly (for example, wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0026] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (for example, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (for example, a user state) external to the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip force sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0027] Interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that should be used to connect electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (for example, to electronic device 102) directly (for example, wired) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0028] The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (for example, the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (for example, a headphone connector).

[0029] The tactile module 179 can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical control action (for example, vibration or movement) or into an electrical control action that can be recognized by the user through his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the tactile module 179 can include, for example, an electric motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0030] The camera module 180 may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0031] The power control module 188 may control the power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power control module 188 may be implemented as at least a portion of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0032] Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a primary cell that is not rechargeable, a secondary cell that is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

[0033] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)), and supports direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include 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., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can exchange data with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g. via a short-range network, such as Bluetooth®, via the high-quality wireless communication standard (Wi-Fi Direct) or via the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standard) or via a second network 199 (e.g. via a long-range network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet or a computer network (e.g. a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)). These different types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g. as a single chip) or can be implemented as multiple components (e.g. as multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network, such as in the first network 198 or in the second network 199, using subscriber information (e.g. an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) stored in the subscriber identification module 196.

[0034] The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network, a post-4G network, and a next-generation communication technology, such as a new radio standard (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support an enhanced mobile broadband communication standard (eMBB), massive machine communication (mMTC), or an ultra-reliable low-latency communication standard (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (for example, a mmWave frequency band) in order to achieve, for example, a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module 192 may support various technologies for reliably ensuring performance over a high frequency band, such as, for example, beamforming, a massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO) standard, full-size MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beamforming, or a large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, in an external electronic device (for example, in the electronic device 104) or in a network system (for example, in the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 can support a peak data rate (for example, 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, a loss coverage (for example, 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC or a U-plane delay time (for example, 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) or a complete roundtrip of 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.

[0035] The antenna module 197 can transmit or receive a signal or power to or from outside (for example, to/from an external electronic device) with respect to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 can include an antenna including a radiating element consisting of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in/on a substrate (for example, on a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 can include a plurality of antennas (for example, array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, can be selected, for example, by means of the communication module 190 (for example, the wireless communication module 192) from among the plurality of antennas. The signal or power can then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) in addition to the radiating element may further be formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC located on a first surface (e.g., on a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board or near the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave frequency band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) located on a second surface (e.g., on a top or side surface) of the printed circuit board or near the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band.

[0037] At least some of the above-described components may be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other using a peripheral device communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general-purpose input/output interface (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0038] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 can be a device of the same type or a different type with respect to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations that are to be performed in the electronic device 101 can be performed in one or more external electronic devices 102, 104 or 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101, instead of or in addition to performing the function or service, can request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request can perform at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or additional service associated with the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 can provide the result, with or without subsequent processing of the result, as at least a part of the 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 can provide services with ultra-low latency using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 can include a device supporting the Internet of Things (IoT) standard. The server 108 can be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (for example, a smart home, a smart city, a smart car or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

[0039] Fig. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of the electronic device according to the embodiment, Fig. 2B illustrates an example of a folded state of the electronic device according to the embodiment, and Fig. 2C illustrates an exploded view of the electronic device according to the embodiment.

[0040] Referring to Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 and a flexible display panel 230.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first surface 211, a second surface 212 facing away from the first surface 211, and a first side 213 surrounding at least a portion of the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. In an embodiment, the second surface 212 may further include at least one chamber 234 open for access from the outside through a portion of the second surface 212. In an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first protective element 214 located along an edge of the first surface 211. In an embodiment, the first housing 210 may provide a space formed by the first surface 211, the second surface 212, and the first side 213 for mounting various components of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the first side 213 and the second side 223 may include a conductive material, a non-conductive material, or a combination thereof. For example, the second side 223 may include a conductive element 228 and a non-conductive element 229. The conductive element 228 may include a plurality of conductive elements, and the plurality of conductive elements may be spaced apart from each other. The non-conductive element 229 may be located between the plurality of conductive elements. The antenna structure may be formed by a portion of the plurality of conductive elements and the plurality of non-conductive elements, or a combination of the above.

[0042] In an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a third surface 221, a fourth surface 222 facing away from the third surface 221, and a second side 223 surrounding at least a portion of the third surface 221. In an embodiment, the fourth surface 222 may further include a display panel 235 located thereon. A camera 226 may be positioned facing the fourth surface 222 from the inside of the second housing 220 so as to receive an external image through the fourth surface 222. The camera 226 may be positioned under the display panel 235 such that it is covered by the display panel 235. In one embodiment, the camera 226 may be located below the display panel 235, and the display panel 235 may be aligned with the lens of the camera 226 in such a way that it may include an aperture that transmits light from the outside into the camera 226. According to an embodiment, each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may include a first protective element 214 and a second protective element 224, respectively. The first protective element 214 and the second protective element 224 may be located on the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 along the periphery of the flexible display panel 230. The first protective element 214 and the second protective element 224 may be formed so as to protect against the inflow of foreign substances (for example, dust or moisture) through the gap between the flexible display panel 230 and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The first protective element 214 may be located along the edge of the first display region 231, and the second protective element 224 may be located along the edge of the second display region 232. The first protective element 214 may be formed attached to the first side 213 of the first housing 210 or may be formed as a single unit with the first side 213. The second protective element 224 may be formed attached to the second side 223 of the second housing 220 or may be formed as a single unit with the second side 223.

[0043] In an embodiment, the second side 223 may be pivotably or rotatably connected to the first side 213 via a hinge structure 260 mounted on a hinge cover 265. The hinge structure 260 may include a hinge module 262, a first hinge plate 266, and a second hinge plate 267. The first hinge plate 266 may be connected to the first housing 210, and the second hinge plate 267 may be connected to the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the second housing 220 may provide a space defined by a third surface 221, a fourth surface 222 facing and spaced apart from the third surface 221, and a side 223 surrounding at least a portion of the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222 as a space for mounting various components of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the flexible display panel 230 may include a window open for access from the outside. The window may be formed to protect the surface of the flexible display panel 230 and include a transparent element so as to transmit visual information provided from the flexible display panel 230 to the outside. The window may include a glass material such as, for example, ultra-thin glass (UTG), or a polymer material such as, for example, polyimide (PI). In an embodiment, the flexible display panel 230 may be located on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 via the hinged cover 265. The flexible display panel 230 may include a first display region 231 located on the first surface 211 of the first housing, a second display region 232 located on the third surface 221 of the second housing, and a third display region 233 located between the first display region 231 and the second display region 232. The first display region 231, the second display region 232 and the third display region 233 may form a front surface of the flexible display panel 230.

[0044] According to an embodiment, the opening may be formed in a portion of the display region of the flexible display panel 230, or the recess or opening may be formed in a support member (for example, in a bracket) supporting the flexible display panel 230. The electronic device 101 may include at least one of the sensor module 238 or the camera 236 aligned with the recess or opening. For example, the first display region 231 may further include the camera 236 capable of receiving an image from the outside through a portion of the first display region 231, and the sensor module 238 generating an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to a state of the external environment. According to an embodiment, one or more of the sensor module 238 or the camera 236 may be arranged on the back side of the flexible display panel 230 corresponding to the first display region 231 or the second display region 232 of the flexible display panel 230. For example, at least one of the camera 236 or the sensor module 238 may be located under the flexible display panel 230 in such a way that it is covered by the flexible display panel 230. At least one of the camera 236 or the sensor module 238 may be covered by the flexible display panel 230 in such a way that it is not open for access from the outside. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the flexible display panel 230 may include an opening for providing accessibility of the camera 236 and/or the sensor module 238 from the outside. Although not shown in Fig. 2A and 2B, according to an embodiment, the flexible display panel 230 may further include a rear surface located opposite the front surface. In an embodiment, the flexible display panel 230 may be supported by a first support member 270 of the first housing 210 and a second support member 280 of the second housing 220.

[0045] In an embodiment, the hinge structure 260 may be configured to rotatably connect a first support member 270 forming a first housing 210 and attached to a first hinge plate 266, and a second support member 280 forming a second housing 220 and attached to a second hinge plate 267.

[0046] In an embodiment, the hinged cover 265 surrounding the hinged structure 260 may be at least partially open for access from the outside through a space between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 at a time when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state. In another embodiment, the hinged cover 265 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 at a time when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state.

[0047] In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be configured to fold relative to a foldable shaft 237 that passes through a hinge cover 265. For example, the hinge cover 265 may be located between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 101 to allow the electronic device 101 to bend, twist, or fold. For example, the first housing 210 may be connected to the second housing 220 via a hinge structure 260 mounted on the hinge cover 265 and may rotate relative to the foldable shaft 237. For example, the hinge structure 260 may include hinge modules 262 located at both ends of the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267. The hinge module 262 may include hinge gears engaged with each other so that the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267 is forced to rotate around the folding axis. The first body 210, connected to the first hinge plate 266, can be connected to the second body 220, connected to the second hinge plate 267, and can be forced to rotate around the folding axis by means of the hinge modules 262.

[0048] In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be folded such that its parts face each other by rotating the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 relative to the folding shaft 237. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be folded such that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be laid on top of or overlap each other.

[0049] Referring to Fig. 2C, the electronic device 101 may include a first support member 270, a second support member 280, a hinge structure 260, a flexible display panel 230 and a printed circuit board 250, a battery 255, a hinge cover 265, an antenna 285, a display panel 235 and a back plate 290. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of these components or may additionally include one or more other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 of Fig. 1, 2A or 2B, and redundant descriptions thereof are not given below.

[0050] The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may support a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 230 of Fig. 2A). The flexible display panel may include a front surface that emits light and provides information, and a back surface facing the front surface. In the case where the first surface of the first housing 210 (for example, the first surface 211 in Fig. 2A) faces the third surface of the second housing 220 (for example, the third surface 221 in Fig. 2A), the flexible display panel may be in a folded state in which the first display region 231 and the second display region 232 face each other. In the case where the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 face in the same direction, the flexible display 230 may be in an unfolded state in which the first display region 231 and the second display region 232 of the flexible display 230 face in the same direction.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can provide a fully unfolded state by means of a hinge structure 260 of the first body 210 and the second body 220. The first support member (270) is connected to the second support member (280) via the hinge structure (260) such that the electronic device (101) can be converted into a folding state or an unfolded state. The first support member 270 and the second support member 280, attached to the hinge plates 266 and 267 of the hinge structure 260, can move by rotating the hinge gear 263. The hinge plates 266 and 267 can include the first hinge plate 266, attached to the first support member 270, and the second hinge plate 267, attached to the second support member 280. The electronic device 101 can be switched to the folding state or the unfolding state by rotating the hinge gear 263.

[0052] The hinge structure 260 may include a hinge module 262, a first hinge plate 266 and a second hinge plate 267. The hinge module 262 may include a hinge gear 263, which causes the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267 to rotate. The hinge gears 263 may rotate with engagement with each other, so as to cause the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267 to rotate. The hinge module 262 may include a plurality of hinge modules. Each of the plurality of hinge modules may be located at both ends formed by the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267.

[0053] The first hinge plate 266 may be connected to the first support member 270 of the first housing 210, and the second hinge plate 267 may be connected to the second support member 280 of the second housing 220. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may rotate according to the rotation of the first hinge plate 266 and the second hinge plate 267.

[0054] The first body 210 may include a first support member 270 and a second support member 280. The first support member 270 may be partially surrounded by the first side 213, and the second support member 280 may be partially surrounded by the second side 223. The first support member 270 may be formed integrally with the first side 213, and the second support member 280 may be formed integrally with the second side 223. According to an embodiment, the first support member 270 may be formed separately from the first side 213, and the second support member 280 may be formed separately from the second side 223. The first side 213 and the second side 223 may be formed of a metallic material, a non-metallic material, or a combination of the above and can be used as an antenna.

[0055] The first support member 270 may be attached to the flexible display panel 230 on one surface and attached to the back plate 290 on another surface. Additionally, the second support member 280 may be attached to the flexible display panel 230 on one surface and attached to the display panel 235 on another surface.

[0056] The printed circuit board 250 and the battery 255 may be disposed between the surface formed by the first support member 270 and the second support member 280 and the surface formed by the display panel 235 and the back plate 290. The printed circuit board 250 may be divided such that it is disposed on each of the first support member 270 of the first housing 210 and the second support member 280 of the second housing 220. The shapes of the first printed circuit board 251 disposed on the first support member 270 and the second printed circuit board 252 disposed on the second support member 280 may differ from each other depending on the space in the electronic device. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 10 can be mounted on the first printed circuit board 251 and the second printed circuit board 252. According to an embodiment, various components for implementing the general function of the electronic device 101 can be mounted on the first printed circuit board 251, and various electronic components for implementing some functions of the first printed circuit board 251 or components for driving the display panel 235 located on the fourth surface 222 can be located on the second printed circuit board 252. The first printed circuit board 251 and the second printed circuit board 252 can be electrically connected to each other by means of a flexible printed circuit board 240.

[0057] The battery 255, for example, may be a device that supplies electric power to one or more components of the electronic device 101, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery or a rechargeable secondary battery or a fuel cell. At least a part of the battery 255 may be located on a plane that is substantially identical to the plane of the printed circuit board 250. The surfaces of the printed circuit board 250 and the battery 255, which are formed with a substantially identical surface, may be located on one surface of the first support member 270 and the second support member 280 (for example, on the side facing the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222, or on the side facing the display panel 235 and the back plate 290). For example, the flexible display panel 230 may be located on the first surface 211 and the third surface 221, and the printed circuit board 250 and the battery 255 may be located on the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 facing the side on which the flexible display panel 230 is located.

[0058] In one embodiment, the antenna 285 may be located between the back plate 290 and the battery 255 in one embodiment. The antenna 285 may include, for example, an antenna supporting the near field communication (NFC) standard, a wireless charging antenna, and/or an antenna supporting the magnetic secure transmission (MST) standard. The antenna 285, for example, may perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.

[0059] Fig. 3 is a rear view illustrating a rear surface of a side surface support member of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0060] The first sealing tape 381 may be applied to a first surface (for example, to the first surface 211 in Fig. 2A) of the first housing 210. The second sealing tape 382 may be applied to a second surface (for example, to the second surface 212 in Fig. 2A) of the second housing 220. The first sealing tape 381 and the second sealing tape 382 may prevent moisture introduced through a gap between the hinge structure 260 and the hinge cover 265, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 from being transferred to an electronic component mounted in the electronic device 101. Each of the first sealing tape 381 and the second sealing tape 382 may be located on the first surface 211 and the second surface 212 in closed curves.

[0061] The first sealing strip 381 may form a first sealing region 391 that blocks the inflow of moisture. For example, the first sealing strip 381 may prevent the transfer of moisture introduced through the gap between the hinge cover 265 and the hinge structure 260 and the gap between the hinge structure 260 and the hinge cover 265 and reaching the first surface 211, into components such as a printed circuit board and/or a processor located on the second surface 212, by surrounding the region in which the opening 331 is located, penetrating through the first housing 210 and connecting the first surface 211 and the second surface (for example, the second surface 212 in Fig. 2A).

[0062] The second sealing tape 382 may form a second sealing region 392 in which moisture inflow is blocked by the second sealing tape 382. For example, the second sealing tape 382 may prevent moisture located on the third surface 221 from being transferred to components such as a printed circuit board and/or a battery located on the fourth surface 222 through the second housing 220 by surrounding the region in which the opening 332 connecting the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222 is located.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may further include a third sealing tape 383 applied to the first surface 211. The third sealing tape 383 may surround an opening 333 that transmits light into a chamber (not shown) located under the flexible display (for example, under the flexible display 230 in Fig. 2C). The opening 333 for transmitting light into the chamber may penetrate through the first surface 211 in contact with the flexible display 230 and the second surface 212 facing the first surface 211. Moisture introduced from the outside and positioned on the first surface 211 may flow into the components positioned on the second surface 212 through a gap between the opening 333 and the chamber. The third sealing tape 383 can prevent the external moisture introduced through the gap between the hinge structure 260 and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 from entering the electronic device along the gap between the chamber and the opening 333. The sealing tape can further include sealing elements such as a sealing tape, rubber and a sealing resin (for example, cured in the placed gasket (CIPG), as well as a first sealing tape 381, a second sealing tape 382 and a third sealing tape 383 in order to block the flow of moisture through the openings formed in the supporting surfaces of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the second housing 220 can further include a sealing tape forming a closed curve along the edge of the fourth surface 222 on the fourth surface 222 facing the display panel 235.

[0064] Fig. 4 is a rear view illustrating a rear surface of an exemplary display panel according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 approximately illustrates the arrangement of a sealing member and a sponge on a support member in region A of Fig. 3.

[0065] Referring to Figs. 4 and 5, the display 230 may include a display panel 400, a display drive circuit 410, a protective film 420, and/or a flexible printed circuit board 430.

[0066] The display panel 400 may transmit light outside the electronic device 200 (for example, the electronic device 101 in Fig. 2A) so as to provide visual information to the outside. The display panel 400 may include a structure for emitting light. For example, the display panel 400 may include an electrode, a thin film transistor (TFT) and a pixel. The display panel 400 may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel including pixels including an organic light-emitting material. However, there is no limitation thereto, and the display panel 400 may include a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) panel, a microLED panel or a quantum dot LED (QLED) panel. The display panel 400 may be called a "flexible display panel" in terms of folding or deforming based on the folding axis f. The display 230 may be called a "flexible display" in terms of including a flexible display panel. The display panel 400 may include a foldable display panel or a rollable display panel. The display panel 400 may include a substrate (for example, polyimide (PI)) having flexibility so as to provide flexibility. Although the display 230 described below is described based on a flexible display, but an electronic device including a structure for protecting a display drive circuit according to an embodiment can be equally or similarly applied as a structure for protecting a display drive circuit for a display that does not deform.

[0067] The display 230 may include a display drive circuit 410 (for example, a DDI, an integrated display drive circuit) located below the display panel. The display drive circuit 410 may include an interface module, a memory device (for example, a buffer memory device), an image processing module, or a conversion module. The display drive circuit 410 may receive image data or image information including an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling image data from other components of the electronic device 200 (for example, from the processor 120, the main processor 121, or the auxiliary processor 123) via the interface module. The display drive circuit 410 may pre-process or post-process the received image information and may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the pre-processed or post-processed image information. The display drive circuit 410 may drive the pixels of the display panel 400 based on the voltage value or the current value.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the display driver circuit 410 may be located on the back surface of the display panel 400. The pixels may transmit light to the outside through the front surface of the display panel 400. The back surface of the display panel 400 may be a surface seated on the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200. The display driver circuit 410 may be located spaced apart from one edge 401 of the display panel 400. The display driver circuit 410 may be located on an extended substrate of the display panel 400. The substrate may include a flexible material (for example, polyimide). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display driver circuit 410 may be located on a glass substrate or a film. The display driver circuit 410 may be electrically connected to the display panel 400 by being located on a substrate extending from the display panel 400.

[0069] The display 230 may include a protective film 420 surrounding the display driving circuit 410. The protective film 420 may extend from one edge 401 of the display panel 400 toward the folding axis f. The protective film 420 may cover the display driving circuit 410. The display driving circuit 410 may be protected by being surrounded by the protective film 420.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may further include a flexible printed circuit board 430. The flexible printed circuit board 430 may be connected to the display driver circuit 410. The flexible printed circuit board 430 may include a connector 431. The flexible printed circuit board 430 may be connected to the printed circuit board (for example, to the printed circuit board 250 of Fig. 2C) via the connector 431. The display 230 may be electrically connected to the processor (for example, to the processor 120 of Fig. 1) on the printed circuit board 250 via the flexible printed circuit board 430.

[0071] Referring to Fig. 5, the electronic device 200 may include a support member 601 in a housing supporting the display 230.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the support member 601 may extend from the side surface of the second housing 220 into the interior of the second housing 220 (for example, into the interior of the electronic device 200). One surface of the support member 601 may support the display 230. Another surface of the support member 601, located opposite to one surface, may support the printed circuit board 250.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a sealing element 580 located on the support element 601. The sealing element 580 may block at least a portion of the path of foreign material introduced through a portion of the side surface of the housing within the housing (for example, the second housing 220), and may be located on the support element 601.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the display driving circuit 410 may be disposed in a sealing region (for example, the first sealing region 391 or the second sealing region 392 in Fig. 3) formed by the sealing member 580. For example, the display driving circuit 410 may be disposed in the second sealing region 392 in the second housing 220. The second sealing region 392 may prevent foreign materials introduced through a structure (for example, a hinge structure or a key button) disposed on a part of a side surface of the second housing 220 from being transferred to the display driving circuit 410. For example, the sealing member 580 may be the second sealing tape 382 in Fig. 3 disposed in the second housing 220. The foreign material may be moisture or a fine material. The sealing member 580 may be called a "waterproof member" in terms of reducing moisture introduced from the outside. The sealing member 580 may be called a "dust-proof member" in terms of reducing fine materials introduced from the outside.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first elastic member 510 located on the support member 601. The first elastic member 510 may be located between the sealing member 580 and the display driver circuit 410. The first elastic member 510 may be spaced from the sealing member 580 and may be spaced from the display driver circuit 410.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second elastic member 520 disposed on the support member 601. The second elastic member 520 may face the first elastic member 510, with the display driving circuit 410 disposed therebetween. For example, the display driving circuit 410 may be disposed between the first elastic member 510 and the second elastic member 520. The second elastic member 520 may be spaced from the display driving circuit 410 and may be in contact with the support member 601. The protective film 420 may extend from the first elastic member 510 such that it surrounds the display driving circuit 410, and may extend between the second elastic member 520 and the display panel 610.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a resin 620 disposed on the support member 601. The resin 620 may surround a part of the display driving circuit 410. The resin 620 may be located between the first elastic member 510 and the second elastic member 520. The resin 620 may surround the display driving circuit 410 together with the first elastic member 510. The resin 620 may be in contact with a second side surface disposed opposite to the first side surface of the display driving circuit 410 facing the first elastic member 510. The resin 620 may soften an impact applied from the side surface of the display driving circuit 410 by contacting the side surface of the display driving circuit 410. Although the material disposed on the support member 601 is described as the resin 620, the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead of resin 620, the non-conductive element may be located on support element 601.

[0078] Based on the above-described flat arrangement of the first elastic member, the sealing member and the display drive circuit, the vertical arrangement will be described below with reference to Fig. 6.

[0079] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view along line B-B' of the exemplary electronic device of Fig. 5.

[0080] Referring to Fig. 6, the electronic device 200 may include a display 230, a support member 601, and a battery 255.

[0081] Although the structure of the electronic device 200 is described based on the case in which the display driving circuit 410 is disposed in the second housing 220, the structure of Fig. 6 may be the structure of the first housing 210 in the case that the display driving circuit 410 is disposed in the first housing 210. Even when the electronic device 200 is not a foldable electronic device, the structure of Fig. 6 can be applied to the housing.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the support member 601 may form part of the second housing 220. The support member 601 may extend from a side surface of the second housing 220 (for example, from the second side surface 223 in Fig. 2A) into the interior of the electronic device 200 or the second housing 220. The support member 601 may support the display 230.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the display 230 in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may include a display panel 610. The display panel 610 may face outside the electronic device 200. A protective film or a protective panel may be located on the display panel 610. The protective film or the protective panel may include a polymer or glass made of a transparent material. When the electronic device 200 is a foldable electronic device, the glass may be an ultra-thin glass (UTG) having flexibility and elasticity.

[0084] The electronic device 200 may include a display driver circuit 410 located below the display panel 610 and a protective film 420 surrounding the display driver circuit 410. The protective film 420 may at least partially surround the back surface (for example, the surface facing downward in Fig. 6) of the display panel 610. The display driver circuit 410 may be spaced from the second portion 420b of the protective film 420 in the direction in which the display panel 610 faces. The protective film 420 may protect an integrated circuit (for example, a display driver circuit 410 or a sensor circuit (not shown)) and/or a flexible printed circuit board 430 located below the display panel 610. For example, the protective film 420 can protect the integrated circuit from foreign material introduced from the outside, or from changes in state or external impacts caused by folding or unfolding the electronic device 200, by surrounding the integrated circuit located under the display panel 610. The protective film 420 can surround at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 430 connected to the display driver circuit 410 or the touch circuit. For example, the protective film 420 can protect a connecting portion of the flexible printed circuit board 430 by surrounding an end or boundary of the flexible printed circuit board 430 connected to the display driver circuit 410 or the touch circuit. The flexible printed circuit board 430 can electrically connect the printed circuit board (for example, the printed circuit board 250 of Fig. 2C) to the display driver circuit 410 or to the touch circuit. The flexible printed circuit board 430 and the protective film 420 can be supported by the second elastic member 520.

[0085] The electronic device 200 may include a support member 601 of a second housing 220 that supports the display 230. The sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and the second elastic member 520 may be disposed on the support member 601. The support member 601 may support the first elastic member 510, the second elastic member 520, the sealing member 580, and the display 230. The support member 601 may be in contact with the protective film 420 of the display 230. The support member 601 may be in contact with the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and the second elastic member 520. For example, the sealing member 580, such as a waterproof tape, may be adhered to the support member 601. The first elastic member 510 and the second elastic member 520 can be placed between the support member 601 and the display 230. The sealing member 580 and the first elastic member 510 on the support member 601 can contact the protective film 420.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the sealing element 580 may block at least a portion of the path of foreign material introduced through a portion of the second side surface 223 of the second housing 220. The foreign material may be moisture. The sealing element 580 may provide a sealing region in the form of a closed curve on the support element 601. The sealing element 580 may include a tape in the form of a closed curve located between the side wall of the second housing 220 and the first elastic element 510 and extending on the support element 601. The display driver circuit 410 or the touch circuit may be positioned in the sealing region. For example, the display driver circuit 410 or the touch circuit may be located within the closed curve of the sealing element 580. The sealing element 580 may prevent the transfer of foreign material (for example, moisture) introduced into the display driver circuit 410 and the touch circuit.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the first elastic member 510 may be disposed between the display 230 and the support member 601 in order to elastically support the display 230. The display panel 610 of the display 230 may be deformed due to external factors such as an external impact or sagging due to a change in the state of the electronic device 200. The first elastic member 510 may have a configuration in which the display driving circuit 410 disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 610 or the rear surface of the display panel 610 does not contact the support member 601 due to the deformation caused by the external factor. The first elastic element 510 may be located between the display driver circuit 410 and the sealing element 580. The first elastic element 510 may be located closer to the display driver circuit 410 than the sealing element 580. For example, the distance between the display driver circuit 410 and the first elastic element 510 may be less than the distance between the first elastic element 510 and the sealing element 580. The first elastic element 510 may be a sponge made of a porous material. The first elastic element 510 may be compressed by an instantaneous impact and may be restored to the original state by a restoring force when an external force such as an impact is removed. In the compression process, the first elastic member 510 may prevent the external impact from being directly transmitted to the display 230, and the display panel 610 and/or the display driving circuit 410 included in the display 230 may not directly contact the support member 601.

[0088] The protective film 420 may include a first portion 420a of the protective film 420 in contact with the sealing member 580, a second portion 420b of the protective film different from the first portion, and a third portion 420c between the first portion 420a and the second portion 420b. The first portion 420a may be in contact with the sealing member 580. The sealing member 580 may reduce moisture introduced from the outside by filling a gap between the first portion 420a and the support member 601. The second portion 420b may be in contact with the support member 601. The second support portion 420b may be compressed by means of the resin 620 attached to the rear surface of the display panel 610. The resin 620 may be located on the protective film 420. The resin 620 may be supported on the support member 601 by pressing the protective film 420. The resin 620 may be located near the side surface of the display driving circuit 410. The resin 620 may be thicker than the display driving circuit 410. The resin 620, which is thicker than the display driving circuit 410, can contact the protective film 420, and at least a part of the display driving circuit 410 can be separated from the protective film 420. The resin 620 can separate the display driving circuit 410 from the protective film 420. Based on the separation, an air gap can be formed between the display driving circuit 410 and the protective film 420. Based on the air gap, the external impact transmitted from the support member 601 to the display driving circuit 410 can be reduced.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the first elastic member 510 embedded between the support member 601 and the protective film 420 may be located in a space formed by the sealing member 580, the third portion 420c of the protective film 420 extending from the first portion 420a to the second portion 420b, and the support member 601.

[0090] In the first region in which the first portion 420a and the third portion 420c of the protective film 420 are located, the support member 601 may be spaced from the protective film 420 of the display 230 by a distance corresponding to the thicknesses of the sealing member 580 and the elastic member 510. In the second region in which the second portion 420b contacts the protective film 420, the support member 601 may be spaced from the display panel 610 by a distance corresponding to the thicknesses of the protective film 420 and the resin 620. The support member 601 may include a step portion 601s between the first region and the second region.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a battery 255 on the lower surface of the support member 601. The battery 255 may be attached to the support member 601. For example, the battery 255 may be attached to the support member 601 by means of an adhesive member 651 located between the battery 255 and the support member 601.

[0092] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a structure for reducing damage to the display driving circuit 410 due to sagging of the display 230 or the display panel 610. The structure may include a first elastic member 510, a second elastic member 520, and a resin 620. The resin 620 may reduce an impact applied to a side surface of the display driving circuit 410. The resin 620 may separate the display driving circuit 410 from the support member 601. Based on the separation, the resin 620 may reduce damage to one surface of the display driving circuit 410 facing the support member 601. The first elastic member 510 may be located between the sealing member 580 and the display driving circuit 410, and may be located closer to the display driving circuit 410. The first elastic member 510 can prevent the display 230 and the display panel 610 from sagging. For example, the first elastic member 510, located near the display drive circuit 410, can prevent the attachment region of the drive circuit of the display panel 610, to which the display drive circuit 410 is attached, from sagging. Since the sagging of the display panel 610 is prevented, the direct contact of the display drive circuit 410 with the support member 601 can be reduced. The damage to the display driving circuit 410, which maintains the distance from the support member 601, can be reduced through the first elastic member 510. The second elastic member 520 can support the display panel 610 and a part of the display 230. The second elastic member 520 can support a part of the protective film 420, which is in contact with the flexible printed circuit board 631. The first elastic member 510, the second elastic member 520 and the resin 620 can protect the display driving circuit 410 by supporting the display 230 or the display panel 610.

[0093] Fig. 7 illustrates approximately the arrangement of the sealing elements and lips on the support element in zone A of Fig. 3.

[0094] Referring to Fig. 7, the electronic device 200 may include a sealing member 580, a first elastic member 510, a display driver circuit 410, and a second elastic member 520 in a second housing 220. The structure and arrangement of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 520 may be identical or similar to the structure of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 520 in Fig. 5. In the descriptions of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 520, parts overlapping the description in Fig. 5 are omitted.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include an opening 710 in a region corresponding to the display driver circuit 410. The display driver circuit 410 may be spaced from the opening 710 in a direction toward the display (for example, toward the display 230 of Fig. 2A). The display driver circuit 410 may be supported by a protective film (for example, the protective film 420 of Fig. 4).

[0096] According to an embodiment, the opening 710 may be formed wider than the display driver circuit 410. For example, when viewed from above the second housing 220, the opening 710 may overlap the display driver circuit 410. The display driver circuit 410 may overlap a portion of the opening 710. When viewed from above the second housing 220, the edge of the opening 710 may surround along the edge of the display driver circuit 410. The opening 710 may provide an air gap between the display driver circuit 410 and the battery (for example, the battery 255 of Fig. 2C) by removing the structure of the second housing 220 (for example, the support member 601 of Fig. 6) located under the display driver circuit 410. The back surface of the display driver circuit 410 may be protected based on the air gap.

[0097] Based on the above-described flat arrangement of the first elastic member, the sealing member and the display drive circuit, the vertical arrangement will be described below with reference to Figs. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D.

[0098] Fig. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D are cross-sectional views illustrating examples in which the electronic device of Fig. 7 is defined in a section along C-C'.

[0099] Referring to Figs. 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D, the structures of the first elastic member 510, the second elastic member 520 and the sealing member 580 may be identical or similar to the structures of the display 230, the first elastic member 510, the second elastic member 520 and the sealing member 580 of Fig. 6. Description overlapping the description of Fig. 6 is omitted.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a display panel 610, a display driving circuit 410, a protective film 420, and a flexible printed circuit board 430. The display 230 may remove a resin (for example, the resin 620 of Fig. 6). The protective film 420 from which the resin 620 is removed may be in contact with one surface of the display driving circuit 410. According to an embodiment, the first portion 420a may be in contact with the sealing member 580, and the second portion 420b may be in contact with one surface of the display driving circuit 410. The third portion 420c may extend from the first portion 420a to the second portion 420b. The first elastic element 510 can be located between the section 801 adjacent to the side surface of the support element 801, 802 and the protective film 420. The first elastic element 510 can be located in the space provided by the sealing element 580, the second section 420b of the protective film 420 and the section 801 of the support element.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the display driving circuit 410 may be in direct contact with the protective film 420 by removing the resin (for example, the resin 620 of Fig. 6). The protective film 420 may support the display driving circuit 410. The display driving circuit 410 may be located between the display panel 610 and the protective film 420. Although the air gap between the protective film 420 and the display driving circuit 410 is removed, since the support members 801, 802 under the display driving circuit 410 are removed, the display driving circuit 410 can be protected from external impact or sagging of the display 230.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 8A, the electronic device 200 may include an opening 805 (for example, an opening 710 in Fig. 7) formed in the support member 801 and 802. The opening 805 formed in the support members 801 and 802 may separate the display driver circuit 410 from the support members 801 and 802 or the battery 255. The opening 805 may expand the air gap 810 between the display driver circuit 410 and another part 802, which is a support member under the display driver circuit 410, into the space between the display driver circuit 410 and the battery 255. The electronic device 200 may provide a rear protective structure for the display driver circuit 410 based on the expanded air gap 810. The air gap 810 may be surrounded by the battery 255, the support members 801, 802 and protective film 420.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the support member 801 and 802 may include an opening 805. The support members 801 and 802 may be divided into a portion 801 and another portion 802 based on the opening 805 or the display driving circuit 410. The sealing member 580 and the first elastic member 510 may be located in the portion 801, which is close to the side surface of the second housing 220, based on the display driving circuit 410. Based on the display driving circuit 410, the second elastic member 520 may be located in the other portion 802, which is distant from the side surface of the second housing 220. When viewed from above the display 230, the opening 805 may overlap the display driving circuit 410.

[0104] Since the air gap 810 is provided sufficiently on the rear surface of the display driving circuit 410 of the opening 805, the resin 620 of Fig. 6 can be removed. For example, in Fig. 6, the gap between the rear surface of the display driving circuit 410 and the support member 601 can be provided through the resin 620 of Fig. 6. Since the air gap 810 between the display driving circuit 410 and the battery 255 through the openings 805 of Figs. 8A-8D can be larger than the air gap of Fig. 6, the electronic device 200 may not include a separate resin.

[0105] The battery 255 may be in contact with the support members 801 and 802. The battery 255 may be attached to the support members 801 and 802 via the adhesive members 851 and 852. The adhesive members 851 and 852 may remove an area corresponding to the opening 805. The removed areas of the adhesive members 851 and 852 may provide an air gap 810 together with the opening 805. A portion 851 of the adhesive members 851 and 852 may attach a portion 801 of the support members 801 and 802, on which the first elastic member 510 and the sealing member 580 are located, to the battery 255. Another portion 852 of the adhesive members 851 and 852 may attach the remaining portion 802 of the support members 801 and 802, on which the second elastic element 520 is located, to the accumulator 255.

[0106] In Fig. 8A, the display drive circuit 410 may be protected from external impact or sagging of the display panel 610 based on the first elastic member 510, the second elastic member 520, and the opening 805.

[0107] Referring to Fig. 8B, the adhesive member 860 may be formed as a single unit. The portion 861 of the adhesive member 860 may attach the portion 801 of the supporting members 801 and 802, on which the first elastic member 510 and the sealing member 580 are located, to the battery 255. The remaining portion 862 of the adhesive member 860 may attach the remaining portion 802 of the supporting members 801 and 802, on which the second elastic member 520 is located, to the battery 255. Unlike Fig. 8A, the adhesive member 860 may further include an adhesive member 863 in the region corresponding to the opening 805. The adhesive member 863 located in the region corresponding to the opening 805 may include a non-adhesive material. For example, the adhesive member 860 may include an adhesive material between the support members 801, 802 and the battery 255 and may include a non-adhesive material in the region in contact with the opening 805. The adhesive member 863, located in the region corresponding to the opening of the adhesive member 860, may prevent the battery 255 from being open for access, thereby reducing damage to the battery 255 due to contact with the edge of the opening 805 of the support member 801, 802. An air gap 810 may be provided through the opening 805. In order to prevent foreign materials that may be introduced through the opening 805 or by-products in the electronic device 200 from adhering to the adhesive member 860, the adhesive member 863, corresponding to the opening 805, may be formed from a non-adhesive material.

[0108] Referring to Fig. 8C, the electronic device 200 may further include a buffer 890. The buffer 890 may include a sponge made of a porous material that supports the display driver circuit 410. The buffer 890 may elastically support the display driver circuit 410. The buffer 890 may be in contact with the protective film 420 at a position corresponding to the display driver circuit 410. For example, the protective film 420 may be located between the buffer 890 and the display driver circuit 410. For example, the buffer 890 may fill the air gap 810 of Fig. 8A. The buffer 890 can be surrounded by the battery 255, the support members 801 and 802, and the protective film 420. Even when the air gap 810 removes the material that has an impact on the back surface of the display drive circuit 410, damage to the display drive circuit 410 can occur due to the instantaneous sagging of the display panel 610. The buffer 890 can soften the external impact to reduce damage to the display panel 400.

[0109] Referring to Fig. 8D, the electronic device 200 may attach the buffer 890 to the battery 255. The adhesive members 851, 852, and 853 may include the adhesive members 851 and 852 that attach the support member and the battery 255, and the adhesive members 853 that attach the buffer 890 and the battery 255. The adhesive member 853, located between the buffer 890 and the battery 255, may be located in the region corresponding to the opening 805. The adhesive member 853 may have a narrower cross-sectional area than the buffer 890. For example, the adhesive member 853 may completely cover the buffer 890 when viewed from above the display panel 610. The electronic device may include another adhesive element that includes a non-adhesive material located between the adhesive element 853 and the remaining adhesive elements 851 and 852.

[0110] The electronic devices of Figs. 8C and 8D can protect the display driver circuit 410 and reduce damage caused by impact to the battery 255 by providing a buffer 890.

[0111] The electronic device 200 according to the above-described embodiment can reduce the material cost of the display 230 by removing the resin 620. In the manufacturing process of the electronic device 200, the thickness of the electronic device 200 can be reduced by removing the resin 620, which is relatively thicker than the display drive circuit 410. As the thick resin 620 is removed from the electronic device 200, the capacity of the battery can be increased.

[0112] Fig. 9 illustrates approximately the arrangement of the sealing elements on the support element and the lips surrounding the display driver circuit in area A of Fig. 3.

[0113] Referring to Fig. 9, the electronic device 200 may include a sealing member 580, a first elastic member 510, a display drive circuit 410, and a second elastic member 920 in a second housing 220. The structure and arrangement of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 920 may be similar to the structure of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 520 in Figs. 5 and 7. In the descriptions of the sealing member 580, the first elastic member 510, and/or the second elastic member 520, parts overlapping with the description in Figs. 5 and 7 are omitted.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include an opening 710 in a region corresponding to the display driver circuit 410. The display driver circuit 410 may be spaced from the opening 710 in a direction toward the display (for example, toward the display 230 of Fig. 2A). The display driver circuit 410 may be supported by a protective film (for example, the protective film 420 of Fig. 4).

[0115] According to an embodiment, the first elastic member 510 and the second elastic member 920 may surround the display driving circuit 410. The second elastic member 920 may extend along a side surface of the display driving circuit 410 facing the folding axis in the first region 921. The second elastic member 920 may include a second region 922 and a third region 923 extending toward the first elastic member 510 on both sides of the first region 921. The second elastic member 920 may surround a part of the side surface of the display driving circuit 410. The first elastic member 910 may surround the remaining part of the side surface of the display driving circuit 410.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the second elastic member 920 may extend into a region in which the resin 620 of Fig. 6 is located. The second elastic member 920 may protect a side surface of the display drive circuit 410.

[0117] The electronic device (for example, the electronic device 200 of Fig. 6) according to the above-described embodiment may include a housing (for example, the second housing 220 of Fig. 6). The electronic device may include a display (for example, the display 230 of Fig. 6) located in the housing. The display may include a display panel, a display driving circuit (for example, the display driving circuit 410 of Fig. 6) in contact with the display panel, and a protective film (for example, the protective film 420 of Fig. 6) covering the display driving circuit. The electronic device may further include a support member 601. The support member may extend from the side surface of the housing and may contact the display. The electronic device may include a sealing member (for example, the sealing member 580 of Fig. 6). The sealing element can block at least a part of the path of the foreign material introduced through a part of the side surface of the housing, and can be supported by means of the supporting element. The electronic device can include the first elastic element 510. The first elastic element can be located on the supporting element in the housing. The sealing element and the first elastic element on the supporting element can be attached to the protective film. The second part of the protective film, different from the first part of the protective film contacting with the sealing element, can be attached to a part of the display driving circuit. The first elastic element can be located between the supporting element and the protective film. The first elastic element can fill at least a part of the space formed by means of the sealing element, the third portion of the protective film extending from the first portion to the second portion, and the supporting element.

[0118] The first elastic member and the second elastic member according to the above-described embodiment can protect the display drive circuit. The first elastic member and the second elastic member support the display panel, thereby preventing the display panel from sagging. Since the first elastic member and the second elastic member prevent the display panel from sagging, damage due to contact of the display panel with the support member can be reduced. The above-described embodiment can have various effects including the above-described effects.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a resin (for example, resin 620 in Fig. 6). The resin may be in contact with a second side surface located opposite the first side surface of the display drive circuit facing the first elastic element. The resin may be located between the display panel and the protective film.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the thickness of the resin may be greater than the thickness of the display drive circuit.

[0121] According to the embodiment, the protective film can form an air gap between the display drive circuit and the second portion. The resin according to the above-described embodiment can protect the display drive circuit. The resin can prevent the display panel from sagging by supporting the display panel. The resin can adhere to the side surface of the display drive circuit in order to prevent damage to the side surface of the display drive circuit, and provide an air gap between the display drive circuit and the protective film or between the display drive circuit and the support member. Based on providing an air gap between the display drive circuit and the support member, damage caused by contact of the display drive circuit with the support member can be reduced. The above-described embodiment can have various effects, including the effects described above.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the distance between the display drive circuit and the first elastic member may be smaller than the distance between the first elastic member and the sealing member. According to the embodiment, the sag of the display panel may be reduced in the region in which the display drive circuit is located by the first elastic member located near the display drive circuit. The contact or collision between the display drive circuit and the support member may be reduced by reducing the sag of the display panel in the region in which the display drive circuit is located. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the sealing element may include a tape located between the side wall of the housing and the first elastic element and extending in the form of a closed curve on the support section.

[0124] The closed curve of the sealing element may surround at least a part of the side surface of the display drive circuit. According to an embodiment, the sealing element may prevent moisture or foreign materials from leaking into the display drive circuit by surrounding the display drive circuit. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second elastic member spaced apart from the display driving circuit and in contact with the support portion. The display driving circuit may be disposed between the first elastic member and the second elastic member. According to the embodiment, the protective film may extend from the first elastic member, surround the display driving circuit, and extend between the second elastic member and the flexible display panel. According to the above-described embodiment, the display driving circuit may be elastically supported by arranging the first elastic members and the second elastic members on both sides of the display driving circuit. The display driving circuit may reduce external impact. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0126] The flexible display panel may further include a flexible printed circuit board (for example, the flexible printed circuit board 430 of Fig. 6) electrically connected to the display drive circuit and in contact with the protective film. The flexible printed circuit board may be supported by the protective film. The protective film may be supported by the second elastic member.

[0127] The support portion may include a first opening (for example, the first opening 805 in Fig. 8B). The first opening may surround the display drive circuit when viewed from above of the flexible display panel. According to the above-described embodiment, the first opening may provide an air gap on the rear surface of the display drive circuit to reduce an impact transmitted to the display drive circuit. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a battery (for example, battery 255 in Fig. 6) disposed in the housing, and an adhesive member (for example, adhesive member 651 in Fig. 6) attaching the battery and the support portion. According to the above-described embodiment, the battery can be attached to the support portion and stably positioned. The above-described embodiment can have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the support portion may be located between the flexible display panel and the battery. According to the embodiment, the adhesive member may include a second opening that covers the first opening when viewed from above the display. According to the above-described embodiment, the adhesive member may expand the air gap by including the second opening. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a battery (for example, battery 255 in Fig. 8A)) located in the electronic device, and an adhesive member (for example, adhesive members 851 and 852 in Fig. 8A) for attaching the battery and the support portion. According to an embodiment, the support portion may be located between the flexible display panel and the battery. The adhesive member (for example, adhesive member 860 in Fig. 8B) may include a non-adhesive region (for example, adhesive member 863 corresponding to the opening in Fig. 8B) that covers the first opening when viewed from above the display. According to an embodiment, the non-adhesive region may prevent damage to the battery by preventing direct contact between the battery and the support member. The adhesive member including the non-adhesive region may reduce the adhesion of foreign materials to the exposed area. The above-described embodiment can have various effects including the above-described effects.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a third elastic member (for example, the buffer 890 in Fig. 8C) occupying at least a portion of the first opening. The third elastic member may be in contact with the protective film. According to the above-described embodiment, the elastic member may fill the air gap and elastically support the display drive circuit. The elastic member may cushion an external impact transmitted to the display drive circuit. The above-described embodiment may have various effects, including the above-described effects.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second elastic element (for example, the second elastic element 520 of Fig. 8C) located on the support element and surrounding at least a portion of the edge of the first opening.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a battery disposed in the electronic device, and an adhesive member attaching the battery and the support portion. The third elastic member may be attached to the battery via the adhesive member. According to the above-described embodiment, the elastic member may be attached to the battery via the adhesive member and may be located at a designated position under the display drive circuit. Even under an external impact, the position of the elastic member can be maintained. The above-described embodiment can have various effects including the above-described effects.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the support portion may include a step portion located between the first elastic element and the drive circuit of the display.

[0135] According to an embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of Fig. 2C) may comprise a first housing (e.g., first housing 210 of Fig. 2C) having a first surface facing in a first direction, a second housing (e.g., second housing 220 of Fig. 2C) including a side wall (e.g., second side surface 223 of Fig. 2C) providing at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device, and a support member (e.g., second support member 280 of Fig. 2C) extending into the electronic device from the side wall and having a second surface facing in the first direction, and a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 260 of Fig. 2C) providing an unfolded state in which the first surface and the second surface face in the same direction or a folded state in which the first surface and the second surface face each other, by rotatingly connecting the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 relative to folding axis. The electronic device may include a flexible display (for example, display driver circuit 410 in Fig. 6) located on the first surface and the second surface through the folding axis and including a first display region corresponding to the first surface, a second display region corresponding to the second surface, and a third display region between the first display region and the second display region. The display may include a flexible display panel (for example, display panel 610 in Fig. 6), a protective film (for example, protective film 420 in Fig. 6) extending along the first surface of the flexible display panel from the edge of the flexible display to the inside of the electronic device, and a display driver circuit (for example, display driver circuit 410 in Fig. 6) located between the protective film and the flexible display panel. The electronic device may include a sealing member (for example, sealing member 580 in Fig. 6) extending along the side wall and located between the support portion and the protective film. The electronic device may include a first elastic member (for example, the first elastic member 580 in Fig. 6) located between the supporting portion and the protective film and elastically supporting the protective film. The electronic device may include a resin (for example, the resin 620 in Fig. 6) in contact with a second side surface facing the first side surface of the display driving circuit facing the first elastic member. The protective film may include a first portion (for example, the first portion 420a in Fig. 6) in contact with the sealing member, a second portion (for example, the second portion 420b in Fig. 6) in contact with the supporting member and different from the first portion, and a third portion (for example, the third portion 420c in Fig. 6) extending from the first portion to the second portion. The sealing member, the third portion and the supporting member may surround the first elastic member.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the first elastic member and the second elastic member may protect the display driving circuit. The first elastic member and the second elastic member may prevent the display panel from sagging by supporting the display panel. The first elastic member and the second elastic member may reduce damage caused by the display panel contacting the support member by preventing the display panel from sagging. The above-described embodiment may have various effects including the above-described effects. According to an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device may comprise: a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; a display including a display panel disposed on the first housing and the second housing via the hinge structure, a display driving circuit disposed on a surface of the display panel, and a protective film surrounding the display driving circuit; a support member supporting the display and disposed on a part of the first housing or the second housing; a sealing element that blocks at least a section of the path of foreign substances introduced from the outside and is located between the protective film and the supporting element; and a first elastic element located between the protective film and the supporting element; wherein the protective film includes a first section in contact with the sealing element and a second section in contact with a part of the display drive circuit, wherein the first elastic element is located between the supporting element and the protective film and is covered by a third section of the protective film extending from the first section to the second section, and the supporting element.

[0137] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise a resin in contact with a second side surface located opposite the first side surface of the display drive circuit facing the first elastic member; wherein the resin is in contact with the display panel and the protective film and is configured to support the display panel.

[0138] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the resin may be thicker than the drive circuit of the display.

[0139] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the display drive circuit may be spaced apart from the second portion of the protective film in a direction in which the display panel faces.

[0140] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the distance between the display drive circuit and the first elastic member may be less than the distance between the first elastic member and the sealing member.

[0141] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the sealing element may be located between the side wall of the first housing or the second housing and the first elastic element and includes a tape in the form of a closed curve extending on the support element.

[0142] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the drive circuit of the display may be located within a closed curve of the sealing element.

[0143] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise a second elastic member spaced apart from the display drive circuit and in contact with the support member, wherein the display drive circuit is located between the first elastic member and the second elastic member, and wherein the protective film extends from the first elastic member and surrounds the display drive circuit, wherein a portion of the protective film is located between the second elastic member and the display panel.

[0144] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the display panel may further comprise a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the display drive circuit and in contact with the protective film, and wherein the flexible printed circuit board and the protective film are supported by an elastic member.

[0145] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the support member may include a first opening that overlaps the display drive circuit when viewed from above the display panel.

[0146] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise: a battery located in the electronic device; and an adhesive member attaching the battery and the support member; wherein the support member is located between the display panel and the battery, and wherein the adhesive member includes a second opening overlapping the first opening when viewed from above the display.

[0147] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise: a battery located in the electronic device; and an adhesive member attaching the battery and the support member; wherein the support member is located between the display panel and the battery, and wherein the adhesive member includes a non-adhesive region overlapping the first opening when viewed from above the display.

[0148] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise a buffer occupying at least a portion of the first opening, wherein the buffer is in contact with the protective film.

[0149] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further have a second elastic element located on the support element and surrounding at least a portion of the edge of the first opening.

[0150] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise: a battery located in the electronic device; and an adhesive member attaching the battery and the support member; wherein the buffer is located on the adhesive member.

[0151] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the support member may include a step portion located between the first elastic member and the display drive circuit.

[0152] According to another aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device may comprise: a first housing having a first surface facing in a first direction; a second housing including a side wall providing at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device, and a support member extending into the electronic device from the side wall and having a second surface facing in the first direction; a hinge structure providing an unfolded state in which the first surface and the second surface face in the same direction, or a folded state in which the first surface and the second surface face each other, by rotatingly connecting the first housing and the second housing about a folding axis; and a display located on the first surface and the second surface via the folding axis and including a first display area corresponding to the first surface, a second display area corresponding to the second surface, and a third display area between the first display area and the second display area, wherein the display includes: a display panel; a protective film extending along the first surface of the display panel from an edge of the display to the inside of the electronic device; and a display driving circuit located between the protective film and the display panel; a sealing element extending along the side wall and located between the protective film and the supporting element; and a first elastic element located between the supporting element and the protective film and elastically supporting the protective film; and a resin in contact with a second side surface facing the first side surface of the display driving circuit facing the first elastic element; wherein the protective film includes a first portion in contact with the sealing element, a second portion in contact with the supporting element and the first portion, and a third portion extending from the second portion, and wherein the first elastic element is embraced by the third portion and the supporting element.

[0153] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the resin may be thicker than the display drive circuit, contact the display panel and the protective film, and be configured to support the display panel.

[0154] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the display drive circuit may be spaced apart from the protective film in a direction in which the display panel faces, and wherein the protective film contacts the support member.

[0155] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the distance between the display drive circuit and the first elastic member may be less than the distance between the first elastic member and the sealing member.

[0156] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the sealing element may have a closed curve extending on the support element and is located between the side wall of the second housing and the first elastic element.

[0157] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the drive circuit of the display may be located within a closed curve of the sealing element.

[0158] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the electronic device may further comprise a second elastic member spaced apart from the display driving circuit and in contact with the support member, wherein the display driving circuit is located between the first elastic member and the second elastic member, and wherein the protective film extends from the first elastic member between the second elastic member and the display panel and surrounds the display driving circuit and the resin.

[0159] According to an aspect of the disclosure, the display panel may further comprise a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the display drive circuit and in contact with the protective film, and wherein the flexible printed circuit board and the protective film are supported by an elastic member.

[0160] An electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. Electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to the devices described above.

[0161] It should be appreciated that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to specific embodiments and include various modifications, equivalents or substitutions for the corresponding embodiment. With respect to the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used to refer to like or related elements. It should be understood that the singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more elements unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of phrases such as "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 "at least one of A, B or C" may include any or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. When used herein, such terms as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the respective component from another, and do not limit the components in another respect (e.g., by importance or order). It should be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term "operatively" or "communicatively", as "coupled with", "coupled to", "connected with" or "connected to" another element (e.g., a second element), this means that the element can be connected to the other element directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or through a third element.

[0162] When used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logical block," "part," or "circuit." A module may be a single integral component or a minimal unit or part thereof adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0163] Various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., as program 140) including one or more instructions that are stored on a storage medium (e.g., in internal memory 136 or in external memory 138) that is readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may activate at least one of the one or more instructions stored on the storage medium and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. This enables the machine to operate with the ability to perform at least one function according to the at least one activated instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. In this regard, the term "non-volatile" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (such as electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between the case where data is semi-permanently stored on the storage medium and the case where data is temporarily stored on the storage medium.

[0164] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., a read-only memory device on compact discs (CD-ROM)) or distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online through an application store (e.g., PlayStore®) or between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) directly. When distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily formed or at least temporarily stored on a computer-readable storage medium, such as a storage device of a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server.

[0165] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one object or several objects, and some of the several objects may be separately located in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in an identical or similar manner to how they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

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1. An electronic device (101; 200) comprising: first building (210); second building (220); a hinged structure (260) configured to be rotatably connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); a display (230) including a display panel (400; 610) located on the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) via a hinge structure (260), and a display driver circuit (410) located on the rear surface of the display panel (400; 610); a support element (601) supporting the display (230) and located on a part of the first housing (210) or the second housing (220); a sealing element (580) configured to block at least a section of the path of foreign substances introduced from the outside and located between the display (230) and the support element (601); and a first elastic element (510) located between the display drive circuit (410) and the sealing element (580). 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a resin (620) in contact with a second side surface located opposite the first side surface of the drive circuit (410) of the display, facing the first elastic element (510), wherein the display (230) includes a protective film (420) surrounding the drive circuit (410) of the display, and wherein the resin (620) contacts the display panel (400; 610) and the protective film (420) and is configured to support the display panel (400; 610). 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the resin (620) is thicker than the drive circuit (410) of the display. 4. An electronic device according to any of the preceding paragraphs, wherein the display (230) includes a protective film (420) surrounding the drive circuit (410) of the display, and wherein the drive circuit (410) of the display is spaced apart from the second section (420b) of the protective film (420) in the direction in which the display panel (400; 610) faces. 5. An electronic device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the distance between the display driver (410) and the first elastic element (510) is less than the distance between the first elastic element (510) and the sealing element (580). 6. An electronic device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing element (580) is located between the side wall of the first housing (210) or the second housing (220) and the first elastic element (510) and includes a tape in the form of a closed curve extending on the support element (601). 7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the drive circuit (410) of the display is located within the closed curve of the sealing element (580). 8. An electronic device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second elastic element (520) spaced apart from the drive circuit (410) of the display and in contact with the support element (601), wherein the display (230) includes a protective film (420) surrounding the drive circuit (410) of the display, wherein the drive circuit (410) of the display is located between the first elastic element (510) and the second elastic element (520), and wherein the protective film (420) extends from the first elastic element (510) and surrounds the drive circuit (410) of the display, wherein a part of the protective film (420) is located between the second elastic element (520) and the display panel (400; 610). 9. An electronic device according to any of the preceding paragraphs, wherein the display (230) includes a protective film (420) surrounding the drive circuit (410) of the display, wherein the display panel (400; 610) further comprises a flexible printed circuit board (430) electrically connected to the display drive circuit (410) and in contact with the protective film (420), and wherein the flexible printed circuit board (430) and the protective film (420) are supported by an elastic element (520). 10. An electronic device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support member (601) includes a first opening overlapping the display driver circuit (410) when viewed from above the display panel (4 00; 610). 11. An electronic device according to paragraph 10, additionally comprising: a battery (255) located in the electronic device (101; 200); and an adhesive element (651) that attaches the battery (255) and the support element (601); wherein the support element (601) is located between the display panel (400; 610) and the battery (255), and wherein the adhesive element (651) includes a second opening that covers the first opening when viewed from above the display (230). 12. An electronic device according to paragraph 10 or 11, additionally comprising: a battery (255) located in the electronic device (101; 200); and an adhesive element (651) that attaches the battery (255) and the support element (601); wherein the support element (601) is located between the display panel (400; 610) and the battery (255), and wherein the adhesive element (651) includes a non-adhesive region that covers the first opening when viewed from above the display (230). 13. An electronic device according to any of paragraphs 10-12, wherein the display (230) includes a protective film (420) surrounding the drive circuit (410) of the display, and wherein the electronic device (101, 200) further comprises at least one of: a buffer (890) occupying at least a portion of the first opening, wherein the buffer (890) is in contact with the protective film (420); and a second elastic element (520) located on the support element (601) and surrounding at least a portion of the edge of the first opening. 14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the buffer (890) is located on the adhesive element (651). 15. An electronic device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (601) includes a step portion located between the first elastic element (510) and the drive circuit (410) of the display.