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WO2021117950A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant un dispositif d'affichage flexible - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique comprenant un dispositif d'affichage flexible Download PDF

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WO2021117950A1
WO2021117950A1 PCT/KR2019/017690 KR2019017690W WO2021117950A1 WO 2021117950 A1 WO2021117950 A1 WO 2021117950A1 KR 2019017690 W KR2019017690 W KR 2019017690W WO 2021117950 A1 WO2021117950 A1 WO 2021117950A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a flexible display.
  • a flexible display having sufficient elasticity eg, a foldable display, a rollable display
  • at least a portion of the display is folded, bent, or rolled when carrying, and, if necessary.
  • An electronic device of a method in which the foldable, bent, or rolled display can be unfolded and used is under review.
  • the electronic device may automatically control the area of the front screen output area, and in this case, the frame position of the electronic device so that the area of the front screen output area is not changed by an external force may need to be fixed (or fastened).
  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to provide improved usability of an electronic device including a flexible display.
  • the electronic device includes: a first frame; a second frame at least partially overlapping the first frame and arranged to be movable relative to the first frame; a flexible display configured to expand or reduce a screen output area viewed through a front surface of the electronic device based on a relative movement between the first frame and the second frame; a frame fixing member for limiting relative movement between the first frame and the second frame by using a magnetic force; and a moving member for moving the position of the frame fixing member.
  • the frame fixing member may include a first magnetic body disposed on the first frame; and a second magnetic material disposed on the second frame.
  • the moving member may release a position fix between the first frame and the second frame by moving the position of the second magnetic body.
  • the first magnetic body is formed by alternating N-pole magnetic elements and S-pole magnetic elements
  • the second magnetic body is formed by alternating S-pole magnetic elements and N-pole magnetic elements.
  • first magnetic material and the second magnetic material are adjacent to each other so that, when the relative movement between the first frame and the second frame is restricted, an attractive force acts between the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material.
  • the magnetic elements may be arranged to have different polarities.
  • the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are adjacent to each other so that a repulsive force acts between the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.
  • the magnetic elements may be arranged to have the same polarity.
  • the moving member may include a driving actuator, and the driving actuator may be connected to the frame fixing member to move the frame fixing member by linearly moving the frame fixing member.
  • the moving member may include a telescoping element that expands and contracts according to a change in temperature, and the telescoping element is connected to the frame fixing member to move the position of the frame fixing member based on an electrical signal.
  • the moving member may further include an elastic element disposed on the other side of the frame fixing member connected to the elastic element, wherein the elastic element is located at a designated position of the frame fixing member in a state where the elastic element is relaxed. It is possible to support the frame fixing member so as to be disposed in the.
  • the electronic device may further include a controller, and the controller may move the position of the frame fixing member by using the moving member based on an external input signal.
  • the controller may use the moving member to move the position of the frame fixing member.
  • the controller may move the position of the frame fixing member by using the moving member based on whether any one of at least one preset application is executed.
  • the moving member may move the position of the frame fixing member in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the second frame moves relative to the first frame.
  • the frame fixing member may limit relative movement between the first frame and the second frame in a state in which the screen output area is minimized.
  • an electronic device may include a first frame; a second frame moving relative to the first frame; a flexible display configured to expand or reduce a screen output area viewed through a front surface of the electronic device based on a relative movement between the first frame and the second frame; a first magnetic body disposed inside the first frame; It is disposed inside the second frame to face the first magnetic material, and when the screen output area is reduced, the relative movement of the first frame and the second frame is restricted based on the magnetism with the first magnetic material.
  • a second magnetic material and a moving member configured to move the position of the second magnetic body by using a shape memory alloy material that expands and contracts based on a change in temperature.
  • the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material are formed by alternately arranging a plurality of magnetic elements having different polarities
  • the movable member may include the second frame relative to the first frame.
  • the position of the second magnetic body may be moved in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction.
  • the electronic device may selectively expand or reduce the front screen output area using the flexible display. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an electronic device capable of using a large-area display while being portable to a user.
  • improved usability can be provided in an electronic device including a flexible display through the function of fixing or unfixing the frame position so that the screen output area of the electronic device is not arbitrarily expanded or reduced regardless of the user's intention. have.
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 2B is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
  • 3A is a rear view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
  • 3B is a rear view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing an operation and structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing an operation and structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing an operation and structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining a driving method of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining a driving method of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • Electronic devices include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, personal digital assistants (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation system, and a slate PC. ), tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices (e.g., smartwatch, smart glass, head mounted display), digital TV, It may include at least one of a desktop computer or digital signage.
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110 , an input unit 120 , a sensing unit 140 , an output unit 150 , an interface unit 160 , and a memory 170 .
  • a control unit 180 and a power supply unit 190 may include at least one.
  • the electronic device 100 may include other components in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 1 , and may include only some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1 .
  • the wireless communication unit 110 is connected between the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device (not shown) (eg, the electronic device 100 ), or with the electronic device 100 . It may include one or more modules, enabling wireless communication between external servers.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the electronic device 100 to one or more networks.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 includes at least one of a broadcast reception module 111 , a mobile communication module 112 , a wireless Internet module 113 , a short-range communication module 114 , and a location information module 115 . can do.
  • the input unit 120 may include an image input unit (eg, the camera 121) for receiving an image signal input, an audio input unit (eg, a microphone 122) for receiving an audio signal input, or a user input. at least one of the user input units 123 for For example, the user input unit 123 may receive a user touch input through a touch sensor (or a touch panel) provided in the display 151 or may receive a user input through a physical key. Information (eg, voice data, image data, etc.) collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the electronic device 100 , surrounding environment information surrounding the electronic device 100 , and user information.
  • the sensing unit 140 detects at least one of a proximity sensor 141 , an illumination sensor 142 , a touch sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor.
  • the sensing unit 140 includes an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, and an infrared sensor.
  • G-sensor gravity sensor
  • a gyroscope sensor a motion sensor
  • RGB sensor RGB sensor
  • infrared sensor infrared sensor
  • ultrasonic sensor ultrasonic sensor
  • optical sensor battery gauge
  • environmental sensor e.g., barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, radiation detection sensor, thermal sensor, gas detection sensor, etc.
  • a chemical sensor eg, electronic nose, healthcare sensor, biometric sensor, etc.
  • the electronic device 100 disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.
  • the output unit 150 may output information related to sight, hearing, or touch.
  • the output unit 150 may include at least one of a display 151 , a sound output module 152 , a haptic module 153 , and an optical output unit 154 .
  • the display 151 may form a layered structure with the touch sensor or be integrally formed to implement a touch screen that simultaneously provides a touch input function and a screen output function.
  • the touch screen not only functions as the user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the electronic device 100 and the user, but also serves as the output unit 150 providing an output interface between the electronic device 100 and the user. can function.
  • the sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, or stored in advance in the memory 170 to the outside. have.
  • the sound output module 152 may output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed by the electronic device 100 .
  • the sound output module 152 may include at least one of a receiver, a speaker, and a buzzer.
  • the haptic module 153 may generate various tactile effects that the user can feel.
  • a representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may include vibration.
  • the intensity and pattern of vibration generated through the haptic module 153 may be determined by a user's selection or setting of the controller 180 .
  • the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or output them sequentially.
  • the light output unit 154 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event by using the light of the light source of the electronic device 100 .
  • the event generated in the electronic device 100 may include at least one of a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and information reception through an application.
  • the interface unit 160 may serve as a passage with various types of external devices connected to the electronic device 100 .
  • the interface unit 160 may include a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and a device equipped with an identification module. It may include at least one of a connecting port, an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, a video I/O (Input/Output) port, and an earphone port.
  • the electronic device 100 may perform a specific function or control related to the connected external device.
  • the memory 170 may store data related to various functions of the electronic device 100 .
  • the memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) driven in the electronic device 100 , data for operation of the electronic device 100 , and commands.
  • at least some of the application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication.
  • at least some of the application programs may be stored in advance in the memory 170 for a specific function (eg, a call reception, a transmission function, a message reception function, a transmission function) of the electronic device 100 .
  • the application program stored in the memory 170 may be driven to, for example, perform a predetermined operation (or function) of the electronic device 100 based on the controller 180 .
  • the controller 180 may control the overall operation of the electronic device 100 .
  • the controller 180 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through components of the electronic device 100 , or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide information to the user or It can handle specific functions.
  • the controller 180 may control at least some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 .
  • the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the electronic device 100 with each other.
  • the power supply unit 190 may receive external or internal power to supply power to each component included in the electronic device 100 based on the control of the control unit 180 .
  • the power supply 190 may include a battery.
  • the battery may include a built-in battery or a removable battery.
  • At least some of the above-described components of the electronic device 100 may operate in cooperation with each other to implement the operation, control, or control method of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments described below. have. Also, the operation, control, or control method of the electronic device 100 may be implemented by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170 .
  • the electronic device 100 may have a bar shape. However, it is not limited to such a shape and may have various shapes within a range that does not contradict the characteristics of the present invention.
  • the electronic device 100 may include, as a display 151 , a rollable, bending, or foldable flexible display (eg, display 151). can
  • the flexible display may be manufactured on a thin and flexible substrate so that it can be bent, bent, folded, twisted, or rolled like paper while having the screen output characteristics of a conventional flat panel display.
  • the flexible display may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen.
  • the controller 180 may sense a touch input through the flexible touch screen of the flexible display and perform various functions corresponding to the touch input.
  • the electronic device 100 may further include a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display.
  • the electronic device 100 may detect a deformation of the flexible display through at least one configuration of the sensing unit 140 .
  • the controller 180 changes and outputs information displayed on the flexible display based on the deformation of the flexible display sensed through at least one of the deformation detecting means or the sensing unit 140 , or outputs a predetermined control signal.
  • the state transformation of the flexible display for example, expansion or contraction of the screen output area viewed through the front surface of the electronic device 100 may occur based on an external force by the user, but is not limited thereto.
  • the electronic device 100 may change the state of the flexible display (eg, expand or reduce the screen output area) based on an input through the input unit 120 or a specific application command, and a driving unit for this (not shown) may be included.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B are front perspective views of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B are rear views of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 100 is of a flexible type so that a screen output area (eg, a front area 151F) that can be viewed through the front can be expanded or reduced. of the display 151 (eg, the display 151 of FIG. 1 ).
  • a screen output area eg, a front area 151F
  • the display 151 eg, the display 151 of FIG. 1 .
  • the display 151 is bent, rolled, or folded about one axis (eg, the winding area 151C), and as the bending, rolling, or folding axis moves, the electronic device ( 100), the screen output area viewed through the front side may be expanded or reduced.
  • one axis eg, the winding area 151C
  • FIGS. 2A and 3A are diagrams illustrating a state in which a front screen output area is reduced in the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment
  • FIGS. 2B and 3B are front views of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment. It is a diagram showing the expanded state of the screen output area of .
  • the display 151 includes a front area 151F facing the front surface (eg, the first surface) of the electronic device 100 and a rear area 151R facing the rear surface (eg, the second surface) of the electronic device 100 . ), and a wound region 151C between the front region 151F and the rear region 151R.
  • the front area 151F may include a front screen output area viewed through the front surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • the rear area 151R may include a rear screen output area viewed through the rear surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • the front region 151F may include a fixed region 151U and a variable region 151X.
  • the fixed area 151U may include a display area viewed from the front of the electronic device 100 even when the front area 151F is reduced to the minimum.
  • the variable area 151X may include an area additionally viewed from the front surface of the electronic device 100 as the front area 151F is expanded.
  • An area of the variable region 151X may vary according to a degree to which an axis on which the display 151 is bent, rolled, or folded is moved.
  • the electronic device 100 may include frame components for moving a bending, rolling, or folding axis of the display 151 .
  • the electronic device 100 may include a first frame 210 and a second frame 220 as a frame for supporting the display 151 and other internal components of the electronic device 100 . have.
  • the first frame 210 is positioned to correspond to the variable region 151X and may support the variable region 151X.
  • the second frame 220 is positioned to correspond to the fixed area 151U and may support the fixed area 151U.
  • the second frame 220 may move away from or closer to the first frame 210 by moving relative to the first frame 210 .
  • the area of the front area 151F or the rear area 151R of the display 151 may increase or decrease.
  • the second frame 220 is relatively moved in a direction away from the first frame 210 (eg, a +x direction), thereby displaying the existing wound area 151C or the back area 151R.
  • a portion can be drawn out to the front as the variable region 151X.
  • the area of the front area 151F may be increased and the area of the rear area 151R may be reduced.
  • variable region 151X is rolled into the rear surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • the front area 151F may be reduced and the rear area 151R may be expanded accordingly.
  • the front area 151F is reduced as described above, the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be positioned so that a substantial portion overlaps.
  • the rear region 151R may be viewed from the rear of the electronic device 100 through the rear window 251 having a light transmission characteristic.
  • the electronic device 100 may output predetermined image information through the rear region 151R on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • the electronic device 100 may include at least one camera 121 on the rear surface of the second frame 220 .
  • the area of the rear region 151R is reduced while being overlapped with the first frame 210 .
  • At least a portion of the second frame 220 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the camera 121 positioned on the second frame 220 may be exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the second frame 220 exposed to the outside.
  • the user may perform photographing using the camera 121 on the rear surface of the second frame 220 in a state in which the front area 151F is expanded.
  • the first frame 210 supports the fixed area 151U
  • the second frame 220 supports the variable area.
  • (151X) may be disposed in a form to support.
  • the wound area 151C of the display 151 may be located on the side of the second frame 220
  • the rear camera 121 may be arranged on the first frame 210 .
  • the second frame 220 moves relative to the first frame 210 in a direction away from it, a portion of the display located on the side and rear of the second frame 220 is drawn out to the front, so that the front variable The area of the region 151X may be expanded.
  • the camera 121 disposed on the first frame 210 may be exposed to the outside on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • 4 to 6 are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation and structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams schematically illustrating an internal structure in a state in which a front screen output area (eg, a front area 151F, see FIGS. 2A and 2B ) is reduced in the electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment; For example, it may correspond to the state of the electronic device 100 illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 3A .
  • a front screen output area eg, a front area 151F, see FIGS. 2A and 2B
  • FIGS. 2B and 3B are diagram schematically illustrating the inside of an expanded state of the front screen output area in the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, for example, the state of the electronic device 100 shown in FIGS. 2B and 3B . can respond to
  • the area of the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 may vary based on the relative position between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 .
  • the electronic device 100 moves the second frame 220 away from or closer to the first frame 210 (eg, in order to expand or reduce the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 ). +x direction or -x direction), it may be moved relative to the first frame 210 .
  • the electronic device 100 may include a frame fixing member.
  • the electronic device 100 may restrict relative movement between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 using the frame fixing members 310 and 320 . Through this, the electronic device 100 may fix the relative position between frames so that the front screen output area, that is, the front area 151F of the display 151 is not expanded or reduced.
  • the electronic device 100 may automatically control the relative movement between the first frame 210 and the second frame 20 and the area of the screen output area on the front of the electronic device 100 .
  • the electronic device 100 may fix the relative position between the frames 210 and 220 at a designated position so that the second frame 220 does not move relative to the first frame 210 by an external force. have.
  • the frame fixing member may include a first magnetic body 310 and a second magnetic body 320 .
  • the first magnetic body 310 may be disposed inside the first frame 210
  • the second magnetic body 320 may be disposed inside the second frame 220 .
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be disposed to face each other while the front screen output area is reduced.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be configured in a form in which a plurality of magnetic elements are arranged in a line along the y-axis direction.
  • each of the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be formed by alternately disposing magnetic elements having different polarities.
  • the first magnetic material 310 may be configured in a form in which N-pole magnetic elements 310a and 310c and S-pole magnetic elements 310b and 310d are alternately arranged in a line.
  • the second magnetic material 320 may be configured in a form in which S-pole magnetic elements 320a and 320c and N-pole magnetic elements 320b and 320d are alternately arranged in a line.
  • the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 are relative to each other. position can be fixed
  • each of the first magnetic body 310 and the second magnetic body 320 is The magnetic elements may be arranged such that adjacent magnetic elements (eg, magnetic elements facing each other in the x-axis direction) have different polarities so that attractive forces act therebetween.
  • a magnetic element 310a of the first magnetic body 310 having an N pole polarity may be opposite to a magnetic element 320a of the second magnetic body 320 having an S pole polarity.
  • a magnetic element 310b of the first magnetic material 310 having an S pole polarity may face a magnetic element 320b of the second magnetic material 320 having an N pole polarity.
  • the magnetic element 310c of the first magnetic material 310 having the N-pole polarity may be opposite to the magnetic element 320c of the second magnetic material 320 having the S-pole polarity.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 are disposed so that magnetic elements having different polarities are opposed to each other, so that attractive forces may act between them. In this case, a significant external force may be required to separate the second magnetic body 320 from the first magnetic body 310 in the +x direction.
  • the electronic device 100 may release the relative movement restriction between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • the electronic device 100 releases the relative movement restriction between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 , and the user directly outputs the screen on the front of the electronic device 100 .
  • the area, that is, the area of the front area 151F of the display 151 may be expanded or reduced.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a moving member for moving the position of the frame fixing member.
  • the movable member moves the position of the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) in the y-axis direction to thereby move the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 . It is possible to release the position fixation between the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) in the y-axis direction to thereby move the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 . It is possible to release the position fixation between the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) in the y-axis direction to thereby move the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 . It is possible to release the position fixation between the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) in the y-axis direction to thereby move the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 . It is possible to release the position fixation between the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) in the y-axis direction to thereby move the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 .
  • the second magnetic material 320 may be disposed inside the receptacle 325 to move in the y-axis direction inside the second frame 220 .
  • the receptacle 325 may include a space for accommodating the second magnetic material 320 , and may be provided to be movable in the y-axis direction, that is, the +y direction or the -y direction within the second frame 220 . .
  • the moving member may move the second magnetic body 320 by a predetermined distance in the y-axis direction.
  • the moving member may move the second magnetic body 320 by a distance corresponding to the length of one magnetic element in the +y direction or the -y direction.
  • each of the first magnetic body 310 and the second magnetic body 320 is The magnetic elements may be arranged such that adjacent magnetic elements (eg, magnetic elements facing each other in the x-axis direction) have the same polarity so that a repulsive force acts therebetween.
  • a magnetic element 310a of the first magnetic material 310 having an N-pole polarity may be opposite to a magnetic element 320b of the second magnetic material 320 having an N-pole polarity.
  • the magnetic element 310b of the first magnetic body 310 having the S pole polarity may face the magnetic element 320c of the second magnetic body 320 having the S pole polarity.
  • the magnetic element 310c of the first magnetic body 310 having the N-pole polarity may be opposite to the magnetic element 320d of the second magnetic body 320 having the N-pole polarity.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 are disposed to face each other on the x-axis, with magnetic elements having the same polarity, respectively, the first magnetic material 310 A repulsive force may act between the and the second magnetic body 320 . Accordingly, the second magnetic body 320 is separated from the first magnetic body 310 , and the position fix between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be released.
  • the electronic device 100 moves the second frame 220 as shown in FIG.
  • the area of the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 may be freely changed.
  • the electronic device 100 moves the position of the second frame 220 from the state of FIG. 6 to the state of FIG. 5 , and then moves the position of the second magnetic body 320 to the position of FIG. 4 using a moving member. By moving to , the position between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 can be fixed again.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 are shown in the form of each of four magnetic elements, but the number of magnetic elements and the arrangement of the polarity of each magnetic element according to various embodiments are It is not limited thereto.
  • 310a and 310c of the first magnetic material 310 may each have an S pole polarity
  • 310b and 310d may each have an N pole polarity
  • 320a and 320c of the second magnetic material 320 are The N poles 320b and 320d may each have an S pole polarity.
  • the number of magnetic elements constituting the first magnetic body 310 and the second magnetic body 320 may be applied in various numbers based on the magnitude of the magnetic force for fixing the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 . can
  • FIG. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining a driving method of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a driving actuator 410 as a moving member.
  • the driving actuator 410 is connected to a frame fixing member (eg, a second magnetic material 320 or a receptacle 325 in which the second magnetic material 320 is accommodated), and when driving, the frame fixing member is x It can be controlled to move linearly along the axial direction.
  • the driving actuator 410 may position the second magnetic body 320 in the state of FIG. 7A or the state of FIG. 7B .
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be arranged such that magnetic elements having different polarities are opposed to each other in the y-axis direction (see FIG. 4), A relative position between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be fixed.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be disposed such that magnetic elements having the same polarity are opposed to each other in the y-axis direction (see FIG. 5 ), and the first The frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be in a state of being movable along the x-axis direction without being fixed.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining a driving method of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the electronic device 100 may include at least one of a stretchable element 420 and an elastic element 430 as a moving member for moving the frame fixing member. have.
  • the stretchable element 420 may be stretched (contracted or relaxed) according to a change in temperature.
  • the stretchable element 420 may be formed using a shape memory alloy material and contract or relax under certain temperature conditions.
  • the electronic device 100 may reduce or increase the length of the stretchable element 420 by generating a temperature change in the stretchable element 420 as an electrical signal is applied to the stretchable element 420 .
  • the elastic element 420 may be connected to the second magnetic body 320 or one end of the receptacle 325 in which the second magnetic body 320 is accommodated.
  • the second magnetic body 320 (or the receptacle in which the second magnetic body 320 is accommodated) connected to the elastic element 420 may move in the +y direction.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be disposed such that magnetic elements having different polarities face each other in the y-axis direction, based on the attractive force between the magnetic elements.
  • the positions of the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be fixed.
  • the first magnetic material 310 and the second magnetic material 320 may be disposed such that magnetic elements having the same polarity face each other in the y-axis direction. Accordingly, the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 may be movable along the x-axis direction without being fixed to each other.
  • an elastic element 430 may be disposed at the other end of the second magnetic body 320 (or the receptacle 325 in which the second magnetic body 320 is accommodated).
  • the elastic element 430 has one end fixed to one side of the second frame 220 (eg, the protrusion 435 of the second frame 220), and the other end of the second magnetic body (or receptacle 325) and can be connected
  • the elastic element 430 is, for example, partially stretched in the +y direction when the second magnetic body 320 (or the receptacle 325 ) moves in the +y direction according to the contraction of the elastic element 420 in the -y direction. may cause elasticity.
  • the elastic element 430 has a temperature lowered over time, and when the elastic element 420 relaxes back to the state of FIG. 8A , the second magnetic body 320 (or the receptacle 325 ) based on the elastic force. )) to a designated position (eg, the position shown in FIG. 8A ).
  • the electronic device 100 may include a controller (eg, the controller 180 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the controller may control an operation of the moving member based on an external input signal.
  • the controller may acquire an external input signal using at least one of the input unit 120 ( FIG. 1 ) and the sensing unit 140 ( FIG. 1 ).
  • the external input signal may correspond to user input information.
  • the controller may determine whether the acquired external input signal is a signal for manually (or semi-automatically) performing a relative movement operation between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 .
  • the controller may determine whether to automatically perform the relative movement between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220 or manually (or semi-automatically) based on the external input signal. . That is, the controller may determine, based on the external input signal, whether to automatically expand or reduce the area of the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 or manually (or semi-automatically) allow the area to be expanded.
  • the controller may include a key input for a physical key provided on the outside of the electronic device 100 , a touch input for a touch sensor (eg, a long touch, repeated touch, multi-touch, force touch, hovering, etc.), or Detects an external input signal that meets a condition for moving the position of the frame fixing member based on a preset condition among various types of external input signals such as grip sensing for the sensing unit 140 on one side of the electronic device 100 .
  • the position of the frame fixing member may be controlled by using the moving member.
  • the electronic device 100 may control the position of the frame fixing member based on whether at least one application is executed.
  • the controller may control the position of the frame fixing member (eg, the second magnetic body 320 ) by using the moving member when detecting whether any one of at least one preset application is being executed. have.
  • the frame fixing member may attach the second frame 220 to the first frame in a state in which the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 is minimized (eg, FIGS. 2A and 3A ).
  • the frame fixing member may attach the second frame 220 to the first frame in a state in which the screen output area of the front surface of the electronic device 100 is minimized (eg, FIGS. 2A and 3A ).

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Selon divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention, un dispositif électronique peut comprendre : un premier cadre ; un second cadre qui chevauche au moins partiellement le premier cadre et qui est agencé de façon mobile par rapport au premier cadre ; un dispositif d'affichage flexible qui agrandit ou qui réduit une zone de sortie d'écran visible à travers la surface avant du dispositif électronique, sur la base d'un mouvement relatif entre le premier cadre et le second cadre ; un élément de fixation de cadre qui limite le mouvement relatif entre le premier cadre et le second cadre en utilisant une force magnétique ; et un élément mobile qui déplace la position de l'élément de fixation de cadre. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont également possibles.
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