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Dispositif électronique comprenant un écran souple et son procédé de fonctionnement Download PDF

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WO2022108336A1
WO2022108336A1 PCT/KR2021/016914 KR2021016914W WO2022108336A1 WO 2022108336 A1 WO2022108336 A1 WO 2022108336A1 KR 2021016914 W KR2021016914 W KR 2021016914W WO 2022108336 A1 WO2022108336 A1 WO 2022108336A1
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송태양
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  • Various embodiments of the present document relate to an electronic device including a flexible display and an operating method thereof.
  • the flexible display provides a special experience to the user based on the flexibility that the conventional display could not have.
  • smart devices that can bend freely and deliver excellent picture quality beyond simply folding are emerging.
  • Electronic devices including flexible displays are being designed in various forms for a new user experience.
  • Various embodiments of the present document may provide an electronic device including a flexible display implemented with a form factor capable of expanding and/or bending a screen, and an operating method thereof.
  • an electronic device includes a housing including a first housing part that can be bent, and a second housing part that is slidable with respect to the first housing part, and is exposed to the outside of the electronic device and the A first region that can be bent corresponding to the first housing portion, and a second region extending from the first region and drawn out of the housing or introduced into the inner space of the housing according to sliding of the second housing portion It may include a flexible display including a.
  • An electronic device including a flexible display may expand or diversify a user experience by providing a form factor capable of expanding and/or bending a screen and various operations based thereon.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device in a first state according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in a first state according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view and a side view of an electronic device in a first state according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG 5 is a side view of an electronic device in a second state according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view and a side view of an electronic device in a third state according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of an electronic device in a fourth state according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the electronic device of FIG. 2 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional structure of a part of an electronic device along a line A-A' in FIG. 4 .
  • FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional structure of a part of an electronic device on a line B-B' in FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 11 shows a cross-sectional structure of the line D-D' in FIG. 8 .
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a hinge connecting a third support structure and a fifth support structure according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view of a portion of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an operation flow related to a panoramic photographing function of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG 16 illustrates a state in which the electronic device is bent using, for example, both hands of the user.
  • 17 and 18 are, for example, reference diagrams related to the operation flow of step 15 .
  • 19 illustrates an operation flow related to a display test function of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates, for example, a state in which the electronic device is bent using both hands of the user.
  • 21 and 22 are, for example, reference diagrams related to the operation flow of 19 .
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 and the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , and/or an antenna module 197 .
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, the program 140 ) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, the program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor capable of operating independently or together with it ( 123) (eg, a graphics processing unit (GUP), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP).
  • main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)
  • auxiliary processor capable of operating independently or together with it
  • GUP graphics processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • ISP image signal processor
  • sensor hub processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP).
  • the secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the coprocessor 123 eg, image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190. have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning, for example, may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but the above-described example is not limited to
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent DNNs (BRDNNs), and deep neural networks. It may be one of deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 and/or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , and/or applications 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in another component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high-definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital
  • connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and/or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to or consumed by the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, and/or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors (CPs) that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor (AP)) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. .
  • CPs communication processors
  • AP application processor
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or IR data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5th generation (5G) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or IR data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5th generation (5G) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • 5G 5th generation
  • the wireless communication module 192 communicates with the first network 198 or the second network 199 using subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 196 .
  • subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • SIM Subscriber Identity Module
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated within the network.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4th generation (4G) network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO)), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna may be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB)) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be chosen.
  • a signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module is disposed on or adjacent to a printed circuit board (PCB), a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board, and is capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band).
  • a RFIC, and a plurality of antennas eg, an array antenna
  • a second side eg, top or side
  • the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band may include
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing (MEC).
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the component from other such components, and may refer to the component in another aspect (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
  • the processor eg, the processor 120
  • the device eg, the electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included in a computer program product (computer program product) and provided.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online.
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
  • 2 is a front perspective view of the electronic device 2 in a first state according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 3 is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 2 in a first state according to an embodiment.
  • 4 is a plan view 401 and a side view 402 of the electronic device 2 in a first state according to an embodiment.
  • 5 is a side view 500 of the electronic device 2 in a second state according to an embodiment.
  • 6 is a plan view 601 and a side view 602 of the electronic device 2 in a third state according to an embodiment.
  • 7 is a side view 700 of the electronic device 2 in a fourth state according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 2 includes a housing (or housing structure) 20 and a flexible display 30 .
  • the housing 20 may include a first housing part 21 , a second housing part 22 , or a third housing part 23 .
  • the second housing part 22 may be implemented to be slidable with respect to the first housing part 21 from one side of the first housing part 21 .
  • the third housing part 23 may be implemented to be slidable with respect to the first housing part 21 from the other side of the first housing part 21 .
  • the first housing part 21 may be implemented to be bendable.
  • the flexible display 30 may form a screen (or display area) S that is viewed from the outside of the electronic device 2 .
  • the flexible display 30 includes a first area (1), a second area (2) extending from one side of the first area (1), and a third area (3) extending from the other side of the first area (1) may include
  • the second region (2) may be drawn out of the housing 20 or introduced into the housing 20 according to the sliding of the second housing part 22 .
  • the third region (3) may be drawn out of the housing 20 or introduced into the housing 20 according to the sliding of the third housing part 23 .
  • the screen S is the first screen area (or first display area) S1 by the first area (1), and the second screen by the part drawn out of the housing 20 among the second area (2). area) (or second display area) S2, and a third screen area (or third display area) S3 by a portion drawn out of the housing 20 among the third area (3).
  • the second screen area S2 may be expanded or contracted according to the sliding of the second housing part 22 .
  • the third screen area S3 may be expanded or contracted according to the sliding of the third housing part 23 .
  • the flexible display 30 in the electronic device 2 having an expandable screen S, may be configured as an 'expandable display' or other such as a 'slide-out display'. term may be referred to.
  • the first area (1) or the first screen area (S1) by the first area (1) may be disposed in a planar shape.
  • the first area (1) or the first screen area (S1) by the first area (1) may be disposed in a curved shape.
  • the screen S In the first state (refer to FIGS. 2 and 4 ) of the electronic device 2 , the screen S may not be expanded and the first screen area S1 may be disposed in a planar shape. In the second state (refer to FIG. 5 ) of the electronic device 2 , the screen S may not be expanded and the first screen area S1 may be disposed in a curved shape.
  • a state in which the second screen area S2 is not expanded may be referred to as a first closed state of the electronic device 2 , for example, the second housing unit 22 may 21) in the first direction 201 (refer to FIG. 6).
  • a state in which the third screen area S3 is not expanded may be referred to as a second closed state of the electronic device 2 , for example, the third housing part 23 is moved relative to the first housing part 21 . It may indicate a state that is not moved in the second direction 202 (see FIG. 6 ).
  • the first state (refer to FIG. 4 ) or the second state (refer to FIG. 5 ) of the electronic device 2 may include a first closed state and a second closed state.
  • the third state (refer to FIG. 6 ) of the electronic device 2 the second screen area S2 and the third screen area S3 may be expanded, and the first screen area S1 may be arranged in a flat shape. .
  • the fourth state (refer to FIG.
  • the second screen area S2 and the third screen area S3 may be expanded, and the first screen area S1 may be arranged in a curved shape.
  • the state in which the second screen area S2 is expanded may be referred to as a first open state of the electronic device 2, and may include, for example, a first fully open state or a first intermediate state. have.
  • the first fully open state (see FIGS. 6 and 7 ) may refer to a state in which the second housing part 22 is moved to the maximum in which the second housing part 22 is no longer moved in the first direction 201 with respect to the first housing part 21 . In this case, the second screen area S2 may be maximally expanded in the first fully opened state.
  • the first intermediate state may refer to a state between the first closed state and the first fully open state.
  • the state in which the third screen area S3 is expanded may be referred to as a second open state of the electronic device 2 , and may include, for example, a second fully open state or a second intermediate state.
  • the second fully open state (see FIGS. 6 and 7 ) may refer to a state in which the third housing part 23 is moved to the maximum in which the third housing part 23 is no longer moved in the second direction 202 with respect to the first housing part 21 .
  • the third screen area S3 may be maximally expanded in the second fully opened state.
  • the second intermediate state may refer to a state between the second closed state and the second fully open state.
  • the first direction 201 and the second direction 202 may be opposite to each other.
  • the first direction 201 and the second direction 202 may form a non-parallel angle.
  • the state of the electronic device 2 may be various in addition.
  • one of the second screen area S2 and the third screen area S3 may be expanded, and the first screen area S1 may be disposed in a flat shape.
  • one of the second screen area S2 and the third screen area S3 may be expanded, and the first screen area S1 may be disposed in a curved shape.
  • the first screen area S1 may be curved in a direction opposite to that of FIG. 5 or 7 .
  • the second housing part 22 when the second housing part 22 is at least partially moved in the first direction 201 with respect to the first housing part 21 , the 'slide-out of the second housing part 22' out)'.
  • the second housing part 22 slides in.
  • the first direction 201 may be referred to as a 'direction of slide out' with respect to the second housing part 22
  • a direction opposite to the first direction 201 may be referred to as a 'direction of the slide out' with respect to the second housing part 22 . It may be referred to as a 'direction of slide-in'.
  • the third housing part 23 when the third housing part 23 is at least partially moved in the second direction 202 with respect to the first housing part 21 , it is referred to as a 'slide out' of the third housing part 23 .
  • the third housing part 23 is moved at least partially in a direction opposite to the second direction 202 with respect to the first housing part 21, it will be referred to as a 'slide-in' of the third housing part 23.
  • the second direction 202 may be referred to as a 'direction of slide out' with respect to the third housing part 23
  • a direction opposite to the second direction 202 may be referred to as a 'direction of the slide out' with respect to the third housing part 23 . It may be referred to as a 'direction of slide-in'.
  • the first housing unit 21 may include a flexible cover.
  • the flexible cover may include a structure (eg, a bendable structure) capable of bending the first housing unit 21 , and may include, for example, a corrugated structure as illustrated.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a front camera module 24 and/or a plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 .
  • the front camera module 24 and/or the plurality of rear camera modules 251 , 252 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
  • the front camera module 24 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) may be located, for example, inside the second housing unit 22 , and may be located on the front side of the electronic device 2 (eg, a screen).
  • An image signal may be generated by receiving external light through (S) exposed surface.
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 may generate an image signal by receiving light through the rear surface of the electronic device 2 (eg, a surface positioned opposite to the screen S).
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 are, for example, a first rear camera module 251 positioned inside the second housing unit 22 and It may include a second rear camera module 252 located inside the third housing unit 23 .
  • the position or number of the front camera module or the rear camera module is not limited to the illustrated example and may vary.
  • the electronic device 2 may include four rear camera modules 251 , 252 , 253 , and 254 respectively positioned adjacent to four corners of the rear surface of the electronic device 2 .
  • the electronic device 2 may include a light emitting module including a light source for a front camera 24 or a plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 .
  • the light emitting module may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a flash such as a xenon lamp.
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 may be implemented including a light emitting module.
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 may have different properties (eg, angle of view) or functions, and may include, for example, a dual camera or a triple camera.
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 may include lenses having different angles of view, and the electronic device 2 performs It can be controlled to change the camera module.
  • the plurality of rear camera modules 251 and 252 are a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an IR (infrared) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, structured light). camera) may be included.
  • the IR camera for example, may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (not shown) (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the front camera module 24 may be positioned inside the electronic device 2 in alignment with an opening (eg, a through hole, or a notch) formed in the screen S, for example.
  • an opening eg, a through hole, or a notch
  • the transparent cover serves to protect the flexible display 30 from the outside, and for example, a flexible plastic film (eg, polyimide film) or ultra-thin glass (UTG (ultra-thin glass)). It can be implemented in the absence of sex.
  • a flexible plastic film eg, polyimide film
  • UTG ultra-thin glass
  • the front camera module 24 may be disposed at the bottom of at least a part of the screen S, and the position of the front camera module 24 is not visually distinguished (or exposed) and related functions (eg, : image taking) can be performed.
  • the front camera module 271 may be located on the back of the screen S, or under or beneath the screen S, and a hidden display rear camera (eg, under display camera (UDC)). ) may be included.
  • the front camera module 24 may be aligned and positioned in a recess formed on the rear surface of the flexible display 30 .
  • the front camera module 24 When viewed from the top of the screen S, the front camera module 24 is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the screen S, so that it is possible to acquire an image of an external subject without being exposed to the outside.
  • a portion of the flexible display 30 overlapping at least partially with the front camera module 24 may include a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure different from other areas.
  • some areas of the flexible display 30 overlapping the front camera module 24 at least partially may have different pixel densities compared to other areas.
  • a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure formed in a portion of the flexible display 30 overlapping at least in part with the front camera module 24 may reduce light loss between the external and the front camera module 24 .
  • pixels may not be disposed in a portion of the flexible display 30 that at least partially overlaps the front camera module 24 .
  • the electronic device 2 may include at least one sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the sensor module is, for example, a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor (eg a fingerprint sensor, an HRM sensor), It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 2 or an external environmental state.
  • the electronic device 2 may use at least one sensor module in a first state (see FIG. 4 ), a second state (see FIG. 5 ), a third state (see FIG. 6 ), and a fourth state (see FIG. 4 ). 7 states), or various other states, or transitions between states.
  • the sensor module may include an optical sensor, aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole, or a notch) formed in the flexible display 30 to be positioned inside the electronic device 2 .
  • an opening eg, a through hole, or a notch
  • the sensor module may be disposed at the bottom of at least a portion of the screen S of the flexible display 30, and the position of the sensor module may perform a related function without being visually distinguished (or exposed).
  • the sensor module may be located on the rear surface of the screen S of the flexible display 30 or below or beneath the screen S of the flexible display 30 .
  • the sensor module may be aligned and positioned in a recess formed on the rear surface of the flexible display 30 .
  • the sensor module When viewed from the top of the screen S, the sensor module may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the screen S, and may perform a corresponding function without being exposed to the outside.
  • a portion of the flexible display 30 overlapping at least partially with the sensor module may include a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure different from that of the other areas. For example, some areas of the flexible display 30 overlapping at least a part of the sensor module may have different pixel densities compared to other areas.
  • a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure formed in a partial area of the flexible display 30 that is at least partially overlapped with the sensor module allows various types of signals (eg, light or ultrasound) related to the sensor module to pass between the outside and the sensor module. when that loss can be reduced.
  • a plurality of pixels may not be disposed in a partial area of the flexible display 30 that at least partially overlaps the sensor module.
  • the electronic device 2 may include at least one input module (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the input module may include, for example, a key input device.
  • an input module eg, a key input device
  • the electronic device 2 may include a plurality of audio modules.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a microphone positioned inside the housing 20 and an audio module including a microphone hole formed in the housing 20 to correspond to the microphone.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a speaker positioned inside the housing 20 and an audio module 26 including a speaker hole formed in the housing 20 to correspond to the speaker.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a receiver for calls positioned inside the housing 20 and an audio module including a receiver hole formed in the housing 20 to correspond to the receiver.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a plurality of microphones capable of detecting the direction of sound.
  • the microphone hole and the speaker hole may be implemented as one hole, or the speaker hole may be omitted like a piezo speaker.
  • the electronic device 2 may include an interface terminal module.
  • the interface terminal module includes, for example, a connector (eg, a USB connector) positioned inside the housing 20 (eg, the connection terminal 178 in FIG. 1 ) and a connector hole formed in the housing 20 corresponding to the connector.
  • the electronic device 2 may transmit and/or receive power and/or data with an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector through the connector hole.
  • the electronic device 2 may include the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may include at least one of components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
  • the electronic device 2 may be implemented by omitting some of the components or adding other components according to its provision form or convergence trend.
  • the state of the electronic device 2 or a change in the state of the electronic device 2 is detected using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) or an energized structure, and an input signal can be used as
  • the states of the electronic device 2 used as the input signal are, for example, a state in which the first screen area S1 is arranged in a flat shape, a state in which the first screen area S1 is arranged in a curved shape, and the second A state in which the screen area S2 is not expanded, a state in which the second screen area S2 is expanded (eg, a first fully open state or a first intermediate state), a state in which the third screen area S3 is not expanded; and a state in which the third screen area S3 is expanded (eg, a second fully opened state or a second intermediate state).
  • motion information detected in a state change of the electronic device 2 may be utilized as an input signal.
  • the bending characteristics (eg, curvature, radius of curvature, bending angle, bending degree, or bending speed) of the first screen area S1 may detect bending characteristics such as a bending sensor or a strain gauge. It may be detected using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) and utilized as an input signal.
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 included in the electronic device 2 reads instructions stored in the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 2 .
  • the electronic device 2 Based on the state of the electronic device 2 , it may be set to perform various functions in response to an input signal generated based on a state change of the electronic device 2 . For example, an operation on a hardware component or a software component included in the electronic device 2 according to the state of the electronic device 2 or an input signal generated based on a change in the state of the electronic device 2 . This can be controlled.
  • the corresponding application eg, the application 146 of FIG. 1
  • the application 146 of FIG. 1 is executed or executed according to the state of the electronic device 2 or an input signal generated based on a change in the state of the electronic device 2 . Certain actions may be performed with respect to the running application.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 2 of FIG. 2 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional structure 900 of a portion of the electronic device 2 along the line A-A' in FIG. 4 .
  • FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional structure 1000 of a part of the electronic device 2 on the line B-B' in FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 11 shows a cross-sectional structure 1100 along the line D-D′ in FIG. 8 .
  • 12 shows a hinge 1200 connecting the third support structure 73 and the fifth support structure 75 according to an embodiment.
  • 13 is a side view 1300 of a portion of the electronic device 2 according to an embodiment.
  • 14 is a partial cross-sectional view 1400 of a portion of the electronic device 2 according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 2 includes a housing 20 , a flexible display 30 , a support sheet 40 , a display support structure 50 , and a first guide rail structure.
  • 61 , second guide rail structure 62 , support assembly 70 , first bending support structure 81 , second bending support structure 82 , first substrate assembly 91 , or second substrate assembly (92) may be included.
  • 9 shows a cross-sectional structure 900 of the first area (1) and the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 in a first state (refer to FIG. 4 ) of the electronic device 2 .
  • the cross-sectional structure of the first area (1) and the second area (2) of the flexible display 30 in the first state see FIG.
  • the cross-sectional structure 900 of FIG. 9 is in a state in which the first screen area S1 is curved and the second screen area S2 or the third screen area S3 is not expanded.
  • a cross-sectional structure including a curved portion may be formed as a basis.
  • 10 shows a cross-sectional structure 1000 of the first area (1) and the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 in a third state (refer to FIG. 6 ) of the electronic device 2 .
  • the cross-sectional structure of the first area (1) and the second area (2) of the flexible display 30 in the third state see FIG.
  • the cross-sectional structure 1000 of FIG. 10 is the cross-sectional structure 1000 of FIG. 10 .
  • ) may be formed substantially the same as
  • the state in which the first screen area S1 is curved and the second screen area S2 or the third screen area S3 is expanded as shown in FIG. 7 is based on the cross-sectional structure 900 of FIG. 10 . It is possible to form a cross-sectional structure having a shape including a curved portion.
  • the support sheet 40 may be disposed or coupled to the rear surface of the flexible display 30 .
  • the rear surface of the flexible display 30 may refer to a surface located opposite to a surface from which light is emitted from a display panel including a plurality of pixels.
  • the support sheet 40 may contribute to durability of the flexible display 30 .
  • the support sheet 40 may reduce the effect of a load or stress that may occur in a state change of the electronic device 2 on the flexible display 30 .
  • the support sheet 40 may prevent the flexible display 30 from being damaged by a force transmitted therefrom when the second housing part 22 and/or the third housing part 23 are moved.
  • the cross-sectional structure 1100 (see FIG. 11 ) for the line D-D' in FIG. 8 is, for example, a flexible display 30 , a transparent cover 35 , an optically transparent adhesive member 36 , and/or a support sheet (40) may be included.
  • the flexible display 30 may be coupled to the transparent cover 35 using an optically transparent adhesive member 36 (eg, optical clear adhesive (OCA), optical clear resin (OCR), or super view resin (SVR)).
  • OCA optical clear adhesive
  • OCR optical clear resin
  • SVR super view resin
  • the transparent cover 35 eg, a window
  • the transparent cover 35 may be implemented in the form of a thin film having flexibility (eg, a thin film layer).
  • the transparent cover 35 may include, for example, a plastic film (eg, polyimide film) or thin glass (eg, ultra thin glass).
  • the transparent cover 35 may include a plurality of layers.
  • the transparent cover 35 may have a form in which various coating layers are disposed on a plastic film or thin glass.
  • the transparent cover 35, at least one protective layer or coating layer comprising a polymer material eg, PET (polyester), PI (polyimide), or TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
  • PET polyethylene
  • PI polyimide
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the flexible display 30 may include, for example, a display panel 31 , a base film 32 , a lower panel 33 , or an optical layer 34 .
  • the display panel 31 may be positioned between the optical layer 34 and the base film 32 .
  • the base film 32 may be positioned between the display panel 31 and the lower panel 33 .
  • the optical layer 34 may be positioned between the optically transparent adhesive member 36 and the display panel 31 .
  • An adhesive member of various polymers between the display panel 31 and the base film 32 , between the base film 32 and the lower panel 33 , and/or between the display panel 31 and the optical layer 34 . (not shown) may be disposed.
  • the display panel 31 includes, for example, a light emitting layer 31a, a thin film transistor (TFT) film 31b and/or an encapsulation (eg, thin-film encapsulation (TFE)) 31c.
  • the light emitting layer 31a may include, for example, a plurality of pixels implemented as light emitting devices such as OLEDs or micro LEDs.
  • the light emitting layer 31a may be disposed on the TFT film 31b through organic material evaporation.
  • the TFT film 31b may be positioned between the light emitting layer 31a and the base film 32 .
  • the TFT film 31b may refer to a film structure in which at least one TFT is disposed on a flexible substrate (eg, a PI film) through a series of processes such as deposition, patterning, and etching. .
  • the at least one TFT may control the current to the light emitting device of the light emitting layer 31a to turn on or off the pixel or adjust the brightness of the pixel.
  • the at least one TFT may be implemented as, for example, an amorphous silicon (a-Si) TFT, a liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) TFT, a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) TFT, or a low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) TFT.
  • a-Si amorphous silicon
  • LCP liquid crystalline polymer
  • LTPO low-temperature polycrystalline oxide
  • LTPS low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
  • the display panel 31 may include a storage capacitor, and the storage capacitor maintains a voltage signal to the pixel, maintains the voltage applied to the pixel within one frame, or changes the gate voltage of the TFT due to leakage during the light emission time can reduce By a routine (eg, initialization, data write) for controlling at least one TFT, the storage capacitor may maintain the voltage applied to the pixel at a predetermined time interval.
  • the display panel 31 may be implemented based on an OLED, and the encapsulation layer 31c may cover the light emitting layer 31a.
  • Organic materials and electrodes that emit light in OLEDs are very sensitive to oxygen and/or moisture and may lose their luminescent properties.
  • the encapsulation layer 31c may seal the light emitting layer 31a so that oxygen and/or moisture do not penetrate into the OLED.
  • the base film 32 may include a flexible film formed of a polymer or plastic such as polyimide or polyester (PET).
  • PET polyimide or polyester
  • the base film 32 may serve to support and protect the display panel 31 .
  • the base film 32 may be referred to as a protective film, a back film, or a back plate.
  • the lower panel 33 may include a plurality of layers for various functions.
  • An adhesive member (not shown) of various polymers may be disposed between the plurality of layers included in the lower panel 33 .
  • the lower panel 33 may include, for example, a light blocking layer 33a, a buffer layer 33b, or a lower layer 33c.
  • the light blocking layer 33a may be positioned between the base film 32 and the buffer layer 33b.
  • the buffer layer 33b may be positioned between the light blocking layer 33a and the lower layer 33c.
  • the light blocking layer 33a may block at least a portion of light incident from the outside.
  • the light blocking layer 33a may include an emboss layer.
  • the embossed layer may be a black layer comprising an uneven pattern.
  • the buffer layer 33b may alleviate an external shock applied to the flexible display 30 .
  • the buffer layer 33b may include a sponge layer, or a cushion layer.
  • the lower layer 33c may diffuse, disperse, or dissipate heat generated in the electronic device 2 or the flexible display 30 .
  • the lower layer 33c may absorb or shield electromagnetic waves.
  • the lower layer 33c may mitigate an external impact applied to the electronic device 2 or the flexible display 30 .
  • the lower layer 33c may include a composite sheet 33d or a copper sheet 33e.
  • the composite sheet 33d may be a sheet processed by combining layers or sheets having different properties.
  • the composite sheet 33d may include at least one of polyimide and graphite.
  • the composite sheet 33d may be replaced with a single sheet including one material (eg, polyimide, or graphite).
  • the composite sheet 33d may be positioned between the buffer layer 33b and the copper sheet 33e.
  • the copper sheet 33e may be replaced with various other metal sheets.
  • at least a portion of the lower layer 33c is a conductive member (eg, a metal plate), which may help to reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device 2 , shield ambient noise, and dissipate surrounding heat dissipation components. It can be used to dissipate heat emitted from (eg, a display driving circuit (eg, DDI)).
  • a display driving circuit eg, DDI
  • the conductive member is, for example, at least one of copper (Cu (copper)), aluminum (Al (aluminum)), SUS (stainless steel), or CLAD (eg, a stacked member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed) may include
  • the lower layer 33c may include various layers for various other functions.
  • at least one additional polymer layer eg, a layer including PI, PET, or TPU
  • at least one of the plurality of layers included in the lower panel 33 eg, the light blocking layer 33a, the buffer layer 33b, the composite sheet 33d, and the copper sheet 33e
  • the plurality of layers included in the lower panel 33 eg, the light blocking layer 33a, the buffer layer 33b, the composite sheet 33d, and the copper sheet 33e
  • the plurality of layers included in the lower panel 33 eg, the light blocking layer 33a, the buffer layer 33b, the composite sheet 33d, and the copper sheet 33e
  • the optical layer 34 may include, for example, a polarizing layer (or polarizer), or a retardation layer (or retarder).
  • the polarization layer and the phase delay layer can improve the outdoor visibility of the screen.
  • the optical layer 34 may selectively pass light that is generated from a light source of the display panel 31 and vibrates in a predetermined direction, for example.
  • a single layer in which the polarization layer and the retardation layer are combined may be provided, and this layer may be defined as a 'circular polarization layer'.
  • the optically transparent adhesive member 36 may be positioned between the transparent cover 35 and the optical layer 34 .
  • the polarization layer (or circular polarization layer) may be omitted, and in this case, a black pixel define layer (PDL) and/or color filter may be provided to replace the polarization layer.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a touch sensing circuit (eg, a touch sensor) (not shown).
  • the touch sensing circuit may be implemented as a transparent conductive layer (or film) based on various conductive materials such as indium tin oxide (ITO).
  • ITO indium tin oxide
  • the touch sensing circuit may be disposed between the transparent cover 35 and the optical layer 34 (eg, an add-on type).
  • the touch sensing circuit may be disposed between the optical layer 34 and the display panel 31 (eg, on-cell type).
  • the display panel 31 may include a touch sensing circuit or a touch sensing function (eg, in-cell type).
  • the display panel 31 may be based on an OLED and may include an encapsulation layer 31c disposed between the light emitting layer 31a and the optical layer 34 .
  • the encapsulation layer 31c may serve as a pixel protection layer for protecting the plurality of pixels of the light emitting layer 31a.
  • the flexible display 30 is a metal mesh (eg, aluminum) as a touch-sensitive circuit disposed in the encapsulation layer 31c between the encapsulation layer 31c and the optical layer 34 .
  • a conductive pattern such as a metal mesh).
  • the metal mesh may have greater durability than a transparent conductive layer implemented with ITO.
  • the flexible display 30 may further include a pressure sensor (not shown) capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch.
  • a plurality of layers included in the display panel 31 or the lower panel 33, a stacking structure thereof, or a stacking order may vary.
  • the flexible display 30 may be implemented by omitting some of the components or adding other components according to its provision form or convergence trend.
  • the support sheet 40 may cover at least a portion of the lower panel 33 of the flexible display 30 and may be attached to the rear surface of the lower panel 33 .
  • the support sheet 40 may be formed of various metallic materials and/or non-metallic materials (eg, polymers).
  • the support sheet 40 may include, for example, stainless steel.
  • the support sheet 40 may include engineering plastic.
  • An adhesive material of various polymers may be positioned between the shishi sheet 40 and the lower panel 33 .
  • the support sheet 40 may be implemented integrally with the flexible display 30 .
  • the support sheet 40 has a lattice structure that at least partially overlaps a portion (eg, the second region 2 and the third region 3) on which the flexible display 30 is bent. ) (not shown) may be included.
  • the grating structure may include, for example, a plurality of openings (or slits). A plurality of openings included in the lattice structure may be periodically formed.
  • the lattice structure may contribute to the flexibility of the second region (2) or the third region (3), and the second region (2) or the third region (3) is more flexible than the first region (1) due to the grid structure can do.
  • the support sheet 40 may include a recess pattern (not shown) including a plurality of recesses, replacing the lattice structure.
  • the grid structure or recess pattern contributing to the flexibility of the flexible display 30 may extend to at least a part of the first area (1).
  • the support sheet 40 including a lattice structure or a recess pattern, or a corresponding conductive member may be formed in a plurality of layers.
  • the display support structure 50 may be disposed or coupled to the support sheet 40 .
  • the display support structure 50 may move while rubbing the first curved part 741 of the fourth support structure 74 .
  • the display support structure 50 may support the second area (2) so that the second area (2) of the flexible display 30 is smoothly connected to the first area (1) of the flexible display 30 .
  • a part of the display support structure 50 may support the second region 2 between the first curved portion 741 of the fourth support structure 74 and the second region 2 of the flexible display 30 .
  • the display support structure 50 may move while rubbing the first and second curved portions 751 of the fifth support structure 75 .
  • the display support structure 50 may support the third region 3 so that the third region 3 of the flexible display 30 is smoothly connected to the first region 1 of the flexible display 30 . .
  • a part of the display support structure 50 may support the third region 3 between the second curved portion 751 of the fifth support structure 75 and the third region 3 of the flexible display 30 .
  • the first curved portion 741 and the second curved portion 751 may include curved surfaces having substantially the same curvature. In some embodiments, the first curved portion 741 and the second curved portion 751 may include curved surfaces having different curvatures.
  • the display support structure 50 may include a multi-bar structure (or a multi-bar assembly).
  • the multi-bar structure is different from, for example, the first direction 201 of the slide-out with respect to the second housing part 22 (or the second direction 202 of the slide-out with respect to the third housing part 23 ). It may include a form in which a plurality of support bars extending in an orthogonal direction are arranged.
  • the multi-bar structure may have flexibility due to portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of support bars.
  • the multi-bar structure may be implemented without parts connecting the plurality of support bars.
  • the multi-bar structure may be referred to by another term, such as a 'flexible track'.
  • the display support assembly 301 may include a flexible display 30 , a support sheet 40 , or a display support structure 50 .
  • the display support structure 50 may include, for example, a first layer 51 and a second layer 52 comprising a plurality of support bars (or multi support bars) 524 .
  • the first layer 51 may be positioned between the support sheet 40 and the second layer 52 .
  • the first layer 51 may be positioned between the support sheet 40 and the second layer 52 .
  • various adhesives such as heat-reactive adhesive materials, photo-reactive adhesive materials, general adhesives and/or double-sided tapes A member may be positioned.
  • the first layer 51 may be in the form of a film having flexibility or in the form of a sheet.
  • the plurality of support bars 524 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. In some embodiments, some of the plurality of support bars 524 may be arranged at a first separation distance, and other portions of the plurality of support bars 524 may be arranged at a second separation distance different from the first separation distance. . Due to the form in which the plurality of support bars 524 are separated and disposed on the first layer 51 and the flexibility of the first layer 51 , the display support structure 50 may have flexibility.
  • the first layer 51 may include first regions (not shown) in which the plurality of support bars 524 are disposed, and second regions (not shown) between the first regions.
  • the display support structure 50 may be bent due to the second regions.
  • a plurality of support bars 524 included in the second layer 52 have a first surface 521 facing the first layer 51 and a second surface located opposite to the first surface 521 ( 522) may be included.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the plurality of support bars 524 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and may vary.
  • the second surface 522 is formed in a curved shape corresponding to the first curved portion 741 of the fourth support structure 74 or the second curved portion 751 of the fifth support structure 75 .
  • the second surface 522 may be formed as a curved surface having a convex shape in a direction from the first surface 521 to the second surface 522 .
  • a portion 5241 of the plurality of support bars 524 corresponding to the first curved portion 741 of the fourth support structure 74 and the second curved portion 751 of the fifth support structure 75 .
  • both edge regions 521a and 521b of the first surface 521 may be formed in a curved or inclined shape separated from the first layer 51 . Both edge regions 521a and 521b having a curved or inclined surface may contribute to smoothly bending the first layer 51 . The both edge regions 521a and 521b of the curved or inclined surface may contribute to flexibility so that the display support structure 50 can be bent with a smaller radius of curvature.
  • the stress acting on the first layer 51 of the display support structure 50 may include a stress induced by tension (tensile stress) or a stress induced by bending (bending stress). .
  • the tensile stress acting on the first layer 51 may be, for example, proportional to the tensile force acting on the first layer 51 and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the first layer 51 .
  • the bending stress acting on the first layer 51 may be proportional to, for example, the modulus of elasticity (degree of resistance to tension or compression) of the first layer 51 and/or the thickness of the first layer 51 . and may be inversely proportional to the radius of curvature of the curved surface of the first curved portion 741 included in the fourth support structure 74 or the curved surface of the second curved portion 751 included in the fifth support structure 75 have.
  • the shape or material of the first layer 51 may be selected in consideration of such tensile stress or bending stress.
  • the first layer 51 may include a non-metal material (eg, a polymer) or a metal material.
  • the first layer 51 may be formed to a thickness to secure the bending property of the display support structure 50 .
  • the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 may include the same material as each other.
  • the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 may be integrally formed.
  • the display support structure 50 may be implemented by forming the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 respectively and then bonding them together.
  • the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 may include different materials.
  • the second material included in the second layer 52 may have greater strength or greater rigidity (or stiffness property) than the first material included in the first layer 51 .
  • the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 may include a metal material.
  • the first layer 51 and the second layer 52 may include the same metal material.
  • the first layer 51 may include a first metal material
  • the second layer 52 may include a second metal material together with the first metal material.
  • the first metal material of the first layer 51 may include a material having a bonding affinity with the support sheet 40 and the second metal material of the second layer 52 .
  • the first layer 51 may include a first polymer and the second layer 52 may include a second polymer different from the first polymer.
  • the first polymer included in the first layer 51 may have greater softness (or softness property) than the second polymer included in the second layer 52 .
  • the first polymer for example, may be various, such as PET (polyester), PI (polyimide), or TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane).
  • the first polymer may contribute to the bonding force between the support sheet 40 and the second layer 52 , and to the durability of the display support structure 50 .
  • the first polymer may include a material having a bonding affinity with the second polymer of the support sheet 40 and the second layer 52 .
  • the first layer 51 may be formed to a thickness for securing the bending property of the display support structure 50 according to the soft property of the first polymer.
  • the second polymer included in the second layer 52 may have greater strength or greater rigidity (or stiffness property) than the first polymer included in the first layer 51 .
  • the second polymer may include, for example, engineering plastic (eg, polycarbonate (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)).
  • the second polymer may include engineering plastics mixed with various reinforcing substrates such as glass fibers or carbon fibers, such as fiber reinforced plastic (FRP).
  • FRP fiber reinforced plastic
  • the second area (2) and the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 are maintained in a form that is smoothly arranged with the first area (1) of the flexible display 30, the second layer ( 52 can support the second region 2 and the third region 3, wherein a second layer 52 comprising a second polymer is disposed on the support sheet 40 without the first layer 51 .
  • the first layer 51 may include a polymer and the second layer 52 may include a metal material.
  • a bonding structure in which a part of the first layer 51 is located in a hole or groove formed in the second layer 52 is May be included (eg anchor effect).
  • the first layer 51 may be omitted, and in this case, the support sheet 40 may replace the first layer 51 .
  • the display support structure 50 or the first layer 51 may serve as the support sheet 40 , in which case the support sheet 40 may be omitted.
  • the second layer 52 of the display support structure 50 may have elasticity enough to secure frictional force with the fourth support structure 74 and the fifth support structure 75 .
  • the second layer 52 is formed between the fourth support structure 74 and the second region 2 of the flexible display 30 , and the fifth support structure 75 and the third region 3 of the flexible display 30 . It extends between them, and may have an elastic modulus capable of elastically contacting the first curved portion 741 and the second curved portion 751 .
  • the support sheet 40 may make elements (eg, the display support structure 50 ) located inside the electronic device 2 substantially invisible through the flexible display 30 .
  • the lattice structure of the support sheet 40 corresponding to the second area (2) or the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 includes a plurality of openings, but the display support structure 50 is the flexible display 30 . It is possible to transmit light at a level that makes it practically invisible.
  • the grid structure of the support sheet 40 corresponding to the second area (2) or the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 includes a plurality of openings, but a plurality of support bars ( It is also possible to prevent the phenomenon in which the 524 appears to protrude through the flexible display 30 .
  • the electronic device 2 may include a rail unit for guiding the movement of the display support structure 50 .
  • the first guide rail structure 61 may include a first guide rail 611 and a second guide rail 612 , and may be disposed or coupled to the second housing part 22 .
  • the second guide rail structure 62 may include a third guide rail 621 and a fourth guide rail 622 , and may be disposed or coupled to the third housing part 23 .
  • the first guide rail 611 and the second guide rail 612 may be substantially symmetrical with respect to the center line C (refer to FIGS. 2, 4, or 6) of the electronic device 2 .
  • the center line C of the electronic device 2 may be a line serving as a standard of symmetry with respect to the screen S.
  • the first guide rail 611 and the second guide rail 612 are a groove corresponding to a movement path of a portion corresponding to the second area (2) of the flexible display 30 of the display support structure 50 , or It may include a recess.
  • the third guide rail 621 and the fourth guide rail 622 may be substantially symmetrical with respect to the center line C of the electronic device 2 .
  • the third guide rail 621 and the fourth guide rail 622 form a groove or recess corresponding to a movement path of a portion corresponding to the third region 3 of the flexible display 30 of the display support structure 50 .
  • the fourth protrusion 544 may be located on one side of a portion 5241 (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ) corresponding to the first guide rail 611 and the third guide rail 621 among the plurality of support bars 524 . have.
  • the fourth protrusion 544 may not be positioned on the support bar between the two support bars, as illustrated. In some embodiments, the fourth protrusion 544 may be further positioned on the support bar between the two support bars.
  • a fifth protrusion (not shown) positioned or inserted into the second guide rail 612 and the fourth guide rail 622 may be positioned on the other side of the display support structure 50 .
  • the fifth protrusion may be located on the other side of a portion 5241 corresponding to the second guide rail 612 and the fourth guide rail 622 among the plurality of support bars 524 , and substantially with the fourth protrusion 544 . can be implemented in the same way.
  • a portion of the display support structure 50 corresponding to the second region (2) of the flexible display 30 is attached to the first guide rail 611 and the second guide rail 612 . can be guided and moved.
  • a portion of the display support structure 50 corresponding to the third region (3) of the flexible display 30 is attached to the third guide rail 621 and the fourth guide rail 622 . can be guided and moved.
  • first guide rail structure 61 and the second housing portion 22 may be integrally formed, or the second guide rail structure 62 and the third housing portion 23 may be integrally formed.
  • first guide rail structure 61 and the second guide rail structure 62 may be defined as elements included in the housing 20 .
  • the first guide rail structure 61 may be part of the second housing part 22
  • the second guide rail structure 62 may be part of the third housing part 23 .
  • the support assembly 70 includes a first support structure 71 , a second support structure 72 , a third support structure 73 , a fourth support structure 74 , and/or a fifth support structure. structure 75 .
  • the support assembly 70 is a frame structure (eg, a bracket) positioned within the electronic device 2 to withstand a load, and may contribute to durability or rigidity of the electronic device 2 .
  • the second support structure 72 and the fourth support structure 74 may be positioned in the second housing portion 22 , and the third support structure 73 and the fifth support structure 75 may be located in the third housing portion 22 . 23) can be located.
  • the first support structure 71 may connect the second support structure 72 and the third support structure 73 .
  • the first support structure 71 may be implemented as a bendable structure corresponding to the first housing unit 21 .
  • the first support structure 71 may be in an extended form by sequentially connecting a plurality of frames 711 .
  • the first support structure 71 may include a first link 712 and a second link 713 connecting two frames adjacent to each other at one side and the other side of the first support structure 71 , respectively.
  • the first link 712 may include a first hole 712a formed at one end for connection with the pin structure 711a formed in one frame.
  • the sixteenth link 712 may include a second hole 712b formed at the other end for connection with a pin structure 711b formed in another frame.
  • the second link 713 may connect two frames adjacent to each other in substantially the same manner as the first link 712 . Due to the structure in which the plurality of frames 711 are connected by the first link 711 and the second link 712 , the first support structure 71 may be bent. One frame positioned on one side of the first support structure 71 among the plurality of frames 711 may face the second support structure 72 and may be connected to the second support structure 72 . Another frame located on the other side of the first support structure 72 among the plurality of frames 711 may face the third support structure 73 and may be connected to the third support structure 73 . In one embodiment, the second support structure 72 and the third support structure 73 may be connected by at least one hinge 1200 (see FIG. 12 ). Referring to FIG.
  • the hinge 1200 may include a link work including a plurality of links and a plurality of joints.
  • the hinge 1200 may include, for example, a first link 1211 , a second link 1212 , a first joint 1213 , a second joint 1214 , and a third joint 1215 .
  • One end of the first link 1211 and one end of the second link 1212 may be connected using a first joint 1213, and the first link 1211 and the second link 1212 are connected to a first joint ( 1213) may be mutually rotatable.
  • the other end of the first link 1211 may be connected to the third support structure 73 using the second joint 1214 , and the first link 1211 supports the third support with respect to the second joint 1214 .
  • the other end of the second link 1212 may be connected to the fifth support structure 75 using a third joint 1215 , and the second link 1212 supports a fifth support with respect to the third joint 1215 . It may be rotatable with respect to structure 75 .
  • the first joint 1213 , the second joint 1214 , or the third joint 1215 may include, for example, a rotation axis such as a pin or a shaft.
  • the hinge 1200 is not limited to the illustrated example and may be implemented in various other forms.
  • the fifth support structure 75 connected with the third housing part 23 moves away from the third support structure 73 connected with the first support structure 71 , At least one hinge 1200 (eg, a link device) between the third support structure 73 and the fifth support structure 75 may be unfolded.
  • the fifth support structure 75 connected with the third housing part 23 comes close to the third support structure 73 connected with the first support structure 71 , At least one hinge 1200 (eg, a link device) between the third support structure 73 and the fifth support structure 75 may be folded.
  • the second support structure 72 and the fourth support structure 74 may be connected by a hinge (eg, a link device) as illustrated in FIG.
  • the fourth support structure 74 connected with the second housing portion 22 moves away from the second support structure 72 connected with the first support structure 71 , At least one hinge (eg, a link device) between the second support structure 72 and the fourth support structure 74 may be unfolded.
  • the fourth support structure 74 connected with the second housing portion 22 comes close to the second support structure 72 connected with the first support structure 71 , At least one hinge between the second support structure 72 and the fourth support structure 74 is foldable.
  • At least one hinge between the second support structure 72 and the fourth support structure 74 , or at least one hinge between the third support structure 73 and the fifth support structure 75 ( 1200 may further include an elastic structure using an elastic member such as a torsion spring.
  • the resilient structure may act as a resilient force to unfold the hinge in the slide-out of the second housing part 22 or the third housing part 23 .
  • the resilient structure may act as a resilient force to fold the hinge in the slide-in of the second housing part 22 or the third housing part 23 .
  • the electronic device 2 includes a first sliding structure formed between the second support structure 72 and the first guide rail structure 61 , or a third support structure 73 and a second guide rail structure It may include a second sliding structure formed between (62).
  • the first sliding structure may enable sliding out or sliding in of the second housing part 22 with respect to the first housing part 21 .
  • the second sliding structure may enable slide out or slide in of the third housing part 23 with respect to the first housing part 21 .
  • the first sliding structure includes, for example, a first slide (not shown) in the form of a protrusion included in the second support structure 72 and positioned or inserted into the first guide rail 611 of the first guide rail structure 61 .
  • the second sliding structure includes, for example, a third slide (not shown) in the form of a protrusion included in the third support structure 73 and positioned or inserted into the third guide rail 621 of the second guide rail structure 62 . ), and a fourth slide (not shown) in the form of a protrusion included in the third support structure 73 and positioned or inserted into the fourth guide rail 622 of the second guide rail structure 62 .
  • one frame positioned on one side of the first support structure 71 among the plurality of frames 711 may be implemented integrally with the second support structure 72 .
  • another frame located on the other side of the first support structure 72 among the plurality of frames 711 may be implemented integrally with the third support structure 73 .
  • the first sliding structure formed between the second support structure 72 and the first guide rail structure 61 is configured to provide a driving force for the sliding operation of the second housing part 22 .
  • the first sliding structure may include a resilient structure, and the resilient structure may provide a driving force enabling the second housing part 22 to slide out or slide in without an external force by a user.
  • the first sliding structure may include a driving device such as a motor, and the driving device may provide a driving force that enables the second housing part 22 to slide out or slide in without an external force by a user.
  • the second sliding structure formed between the third support structure 73 and the second guide rail structure 62 may be implemented to provide a driving force for the sliding operation of the third housing part 23 .
  • the second sliding structure may include a resilient structure, and the resilient structure may provide a driving force that enables the third housing unit 23 to slide out or slide in without an external force by a user.
  • the second sliding structure may include a driving device such as a motor, and the driving device may provide a driving force that enables the third housing part 23 to slide out or slide in without an external force by a user.
  • the first sliding structure or the second sliding structure may include an actuator, a motor drivingly connected to the actuator, and a motor driving circuit electrically connected to the motor (eg, a motor controller, or a motor driver). (motor driver)).
  • the motor driving circuit may control the motor based on a control signal received from a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ).
  • a processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 .
  • the rotational angular speed may be adjusted.
  • the actuator may be implemented in various forms, for example, a transfer structure using a gear structure (eg, a rack and pinion), or a transfer structure using a lead screw. It may include a motor encoder for detecting the driving state of the motor.
  • the motor encoder includes, for example, a disk coupled with the rotational shaft of the motor, and electronically recognizable scales and marks on the disk to determine the rotational axis of the rotational shaft. and a detector capable of detecting a rotation direction, a rotation angle, a rotation amount, a rotation speed, a rotation acceleration, or a rotation angular velocity.
  • the motor driving circuit may be controlled based on instructions related to slide out or slide in of the housing part 22 or the third housing part 23 .
  • the first bending support structure 81 may be disposed on one side of the display support structure 50 .
  • the second bending support structure 82 may be disposed on the other side of the display support structure 50 .
  • the first bending support structure 81 may be connected to one side of the first support structure 71 included in the support assembly 70 .
  • the second bending support structure 82 may be connected to the other side of the first support structure 71 included in the support assembly 70 .
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 are drivably connected to the first support structure 71 of the support assembly 70 to be bent together with the first support structure 71 . have.
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 are, in one embodiment, a first screen area S1 that is curved in a smooth shape as in the second state of FIG. 5 or the fourth state of FIG. 7 . ) so that the first region (1) of the flexible display 30 corresponding to the first housing part 21 can be bent and contribute to maintaining the curved shape.
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 may prevent different portions of the first region 1 from being bent with a difference in curvature greater than or equal to a threshold value, and thus, Region 1 (1) may be curved in a smooth shape.
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 may contribute to bending the first region 1 without stress influence or damage.
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 limit the degree of bending of the first region (1), thereby reducing damage to the first region (1).
  • the first bending support structure 81 may be implemented as a link device or a link assembly that can be bent by sequentially connecting a plurality of links 1310 .
  • the first bending support structure 81 may include a first joint 1320 connecting two adjacent links and a second joint 1330 connecting two adjacent links.
  • the first joint 1320 and the second joint 1330 may be repeatedly positioned.
  • the two links connected to the first joint 1320 form an angle of about 180 degrees with respect to the first joint 1320
  • the two links connected by the second joint 1330 may form an angle of about 180 degrees with respect to the second joint 1330 .
  • the first region (1) of the flexible display 30 is disposed in a curved shape (eg, refer to the second state of FIG. 5 or the fourth state of FIG. 7 )
  • at least a portion of the display assembly 301 eg, flexible
  • the display 30 , the support sheet 40 , or the display support structure 50 may have elasticity to restore from a bent state to an unfolded state.
  • the frictional force between the two links connected by the first joint 1320 or the second joint 1330 is the first area (1) of the flexible display 30 against the elasticity of the display assembly 301 . It can contribute to maintaining a curved shape.
  • the first joint 1320 or the second joint 1330 has an elastic member (or elastic structure) such as a spring for securing a frictional force between the two links against the elasticity of the display assembly 301 .
  • an elastic member such as a spring for securing a frictional force between the two links against the elasticity of the display assembly 301 .
  • the elastic member enables the two links connected by the first joint 1320 or the second joint 1330 to be in elastic contact, thereby increasing the frictional force between the two links in the first joint 1320 .
  • one end of the first bending support structure 81 may include a first hole 1341
  • the other end of the first bending support structure 81 may include a second hole 1342 . have.
  • the first protrusion 541 formed on one side of the display support structure 50 may be located in the first hole 1341 , and the second protrusion 542 formed on one side of the display support structure 50 may have a second hole ( 1342) can be located.
  • the second joint 1330 may include a third hole (not shown), and the third protrusion 543 formed on one side of the display support structure 50 is the second joint 1330 . It can be located in 3 holes.
  • the first protrusion 541 , the second protrusion 542 , and the third protrusion 543 are a portion 5242 corresponding to the first bending support structure 81 among the plurality of support bars 524 ( FIGS. 9 and 10 ). Reference) may be located on one side.
  • the first bending support structure 81 may be coupled to the display support structure 50 using the first hole 1341 , the second hole 1342 , and the third hole, and the display support structure 50 and the flexible It may be bent together with the first area (1) of the display 30 .
  • the second bending support structure 82 may be implemented in substantially the same manner as the first bending support structure 81 .
  • a first cross-sectional shape of a portion 5241 (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ) corresponding to the first guide rail 611 and the third guide rail 621 among the plurality of support bars 524 is
  • the second cross-sectional shape of a portion 5242 (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ) corresponding to the first bending support structure 81 and the second bending support structure 82 among the plurality of support bars 524 may be different.
  • the second cross-sectional shape may be formed substantially the same as the first cross-sectional shape.
  • some of the plurality of links 1310 of the first bending support structure 81 are extended to some of the plurality of frames 711 of the first support structure 71 (or extension) 1311 .
  • Some of the plurality of frames 711 of the first support structure 71 may include an opening (or recess) 714 corresponding to the bridge 1311 .
  • the bridge 1311 may include a protrusion 1312 inserted into the opening 714 .
  • the first bending support structure 81 and the first support structure 71 may be drivably connected using the bridge 1311 and the opening 714 .
  • some 5243 (refer to FIG.
  • the opening 714 of the first support structure 71 is extended so that the protrusion 1312 included in the bridge 1311 of the first bending support structure 81 can be moved in the opening 714 . can be formed in the form. This is because, in the layer structure in which the first region (1) and the first support structure 71 included in the flexible display 30 overlap, the first screen region S1 is bent, as in the example of FIG. 5 or 7 , Alternatively, when the first screen area S1 is bent in the opposite direction to the example of FIG.
  • the second bending support structure 82 may be drivably connected to the first support structure 71 in substantially the same manner as the first bending support structure 81 .
  • the support structure 75 is to be moved in the second direction 202 from the third support structure 73 coupled to the first support structure 71 drivingly connected to the first region 1 of the flexible display 30 .
  • at least a portion of the third region 3 included in the flexible display 30 is disposed between the third housing unit 23 and the fifth support structure 75 . It can be drawn out through space.
  • the second guide rail structure 62 coupled with the third housing part 23 and the fifth support structure 75 coupled with the second guide rail structure 62 are The flexible display 30 may be moved in a direction opposite to the second direction 202 from the third support structure 73 coupled to the first support structure 71 drivably connected to the first area 1 of the flexible display 30 . have. For this reason, in the slide-in of the third housing unit 23 , at least a portion of the third region (3) included in the flexible display 30 is disposed between the third housing unit 23 and the fifth support structure 75 . It may be introduced into the interior of the housing 20 through the space.
  • the fifth support structure 75 is an element including a second curved portion 751 corresponding to the third area 3 of the flexible display 30 in the slide out or slide in of the third housing portion 23, In some embodiments, it may be referred to by various other terms, such as a second curved structure, a second curved support structure, a second curved member, or a second curved support member.
  • the support structure 74 is to be moved in the first direction 201 from the second support structure 72 coupled to the first support structure 71 drivably connected to the first area 1 of the flexible display 30 . can For this reason, in the slide-out of the second housing part 22 , at least a portion of the second region (2) included in the flexible display 30 is disposed between the second housing part 22 and the fourth support structure 74 . It can be drawn out through space.
  • the first guide rail structure 61 coupled with the second housing part 22 and the fourth support structure 74 coupled with the first guide rail structure 61 are The flexible display 30 may be moved in the opposite direction to the first direction 201 from the second support structure 72 coupled to the first support structure 71 drivably connected to the first area (1) of the flexible display 30 . have. For this reason, in the slide-in of the second housing unit 22 , at least a portion of the second region (2) included in the flexible display 30 is disposed between the second housing unit 22 and the fourth support structure 74 . It may be introduced into the interior of the housing 20 through the space.
  • the fourth support structure 74 is an element including a first curved portion 741 corresponding to the second area (2) of the flexible display 30 in the slide out or slide in of the second housing portion 22, In some embodiments, it may be referred to by various other terms, such as a first curved structure, a first curved support structure, a first curved member, or a first curved support member.
  • the first guide rail structure 61 when the second housing part 22 slides out, the first guide rail structure 61 is exposed to the outside through between the first housing part 21 and the second housing part 22, so that the electronic It may form part of the outer surface of the device 2 (eg, refer to reference numeral '603' in FIG. 6 or reference numeral '703' in FIG. 7).
  • the third housing part 23 is slid out, the second guide rail structure 62 is exposed to the outside through between the first housing part 21 and the third housing part 23 and thus the outer surface of the electronic device 2 . It may form a part (eg, refer to reference numeral '604' of FIG. 6 or reference numeral '704' of FIG. 7).
  • the first housing part 21 may be implemented as a stretchable structure that is stretchable when the second housing part 22 slides out or the third housing part 23 slides out. .
  • one side of the first housing unit 21 may be coupled to the second housing unit 22
  • the other side of the first housing unit 21 may be coupled to the third housing unit 23 .
  • the first housing part 21 implemented as a stretchable structure may extend when the second housing part 22 slides out and cover the first guide rail structure 61 .
  • the first housing part 21 implemented as a stretchable structure may extend when the third housing part 23 slides out and cover the second guide rail structure 62 .
  • the first housing part 21 (refer to FIG.
  • the first housing part 21 is not limited to the pleated structure 211 and may be implemented in various other bendable and stretchable structures.
  • the first housing part 21 may include a plurality of metal members 212 positioned inside the pleated structure 211 .
  • the plurality of metal members 212 may be physically separated from each other.
  • the plurality of metal members 212 may contribute to durability of the first housing unit 21 .
  • a plurality of sheet-shaped metal members may be disposed on the surface of the pleated structure 211 .
  • the plurality of metal members 212 may serve as electromagnetic shielding for the electronic device 2 , for example, to reduce electro magnetic interference (EMI) on the electronic device 2 . have.
  • EMI electro magnetic interference
  • At least some of the plurality of metal members 212 are wireless communication circuitry disposed on the first substrate assembly 91 or the second substrate assembly 92 (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ). ) and can be electrically connected to operate as an antenna radiator.
  • a lubricant eg, grease
  • the surface of the first curved portion 741 or the surface of the display support structure 50 may be coated with a lubricant.
  • a lubricant may be interposed between the second curved portion 751 and the display support structure 50 .
  • the surface of the second curved portion 751 or the surface of the display support structure 50 may be coated with a lubricant.
  • the fourth support structure 74 or the fifth support structure 75 may be implemented as a rotating member such as a roller or a pulley.
  • a rotating member such as a roller or a pulley.
  • one end and the other end of the rotation shaft included in the fourth support structure 74 implemented as a rotation member may be rotatably coupled to the first guide rail structure 61 .
  • one end and the other end of the rotation shaft included in the fifth support structure 75 implemented as a rotation member may be rotatably coupled to the second guide rail structure 62 .
  • the fourth support structure 74 or the fifth support structure 75 embodied as a rotating member is a curved member, a curved support member, or It may be referred to as a curved support structure.
  • the electronic device 2 may include a tensioning device (or tensioning structure) (not shown) on the display assembly 301 .
  • the tension device provides tension to the flexible display 30, the support sheet 40, or the display support structure 50, thereby reducing the lifting phenomenon due to the elasticity of the display assembly 301, thereby contributing to the formation of a smooth screen S. have.
  • the tension device may contribute to a smooth sliding operation in a state change of the electronic device 2 while maintaining the tension acting on the display assembly 301 .
  • the tensioning device may apply tension to the flexible display 30 , the support sheet 40 , or the display support structure 50 using, for example, a belt (eg, a belt in the form of a wire or a chain). have.
  • the tension device may apply tension to the flexible display 30 , the support sheet 40 , or the display support structure 50 using an elastic member such as a spring.
  • an elastic member such as a spring.
  • the tension by the tensioning device is in the critical range, the second area (2) and the third area (3) of the flexible display 30 are smoothly connected to the first area (1) of the flexible display 30 without lifting. can be maintained as
  • the tension by the tensioning device is in the critical range, in a state change of the electronic device 2, the second region 2 or the third region 3 maintains a shape smoothly connected to the first region 1 without lifting can be moved while
  • the tension by the tensioning device is in the critical range, the sliding operation of the second housing part 22 or the third housing part 23 in a state change of the electronic device 2 may be smoothly performed.
  • the second region (2) or the third region (3) is lifted due to elasticity of the display assembly 301, or is smooth with the first region (1). may not be placed.
  • the second region 2 or the third region 3 may be smoothly connected to the first region 1 without lifting, but the electronic device 2 ), it may be difficult to smoothly or smoothly slide the second housing part 22 or the third housing part 23 in the state change.
  • the first substrate assembly 91 may be located inside the second housing part 22 .
  • the first substrate assembly 91 includes a first printed circuit board (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)), and various types of electrically connected to the first printed circuit board. It may include electronic components (eg, at least one component of FIG. 1 ). The electronic components may be disposed on the first printed circuit board or may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board through an electrical path such as a cable or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • a first printed circuit board eg, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)
  • the electronic components may be disposed on the first printed circuit board or may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board through an electrical path such as a cable or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • the second substrate assembly 92 may be located inside the third housing part 23 .
  • the second board assembly 92 includes a second printed circuit board (eg, PCB, FPCB, or RFPCB), and various electronic components electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (eg, at least one component of FIG. 1 ).
  • the electronic components may be disposed on the second printed circuit board or may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board through an electrical path such as a cable or FPCB.
  • the first substrate assembly 91 and the second substrate assembly 92 may be electrically connected through an electrical path such as a cable or FPCB.
  • An electrical path electrically connecting the first substrate assembly 91 and the second substrate assembly 92 may be disposed, for example, in the first support structure 71 or the first housing portion 21 , and is flexible can have gender.
  • the electrical path electrically connecting the first substrate assembly 91 and the second substrate assembly 92 may extend into the interior of the first support structure 71 or into the interior of the first housing portion 21 .
  • the first substrate assembly 91 or the second substrate assembly 92 may include a Main PCB, a slave PCB partially overlapped with the Main PCB, and/or an interposer substrate ( Interposer substrate) may be included.
  • At least one of the plurality of frames 711 of the first support structure 71 may include a space, and various electronic components of the electronic device 2 may be located in the space.
  • a device eg, a battery
  • Electronic components positioned in the at least one frame may be various in addition.
  • the electronic component positioned in the space of the at least one frame may be electrically connected to the first substrate assembly 91 or the second substrate assembly 92 through an electrical path such as a cable or FPCB.
  • the electronic device 2 may be implemented in an expandable form one of the second screen area S2 and the third screen area S3 of FIG. 4 or 6 .
  • the electronic device 2 may be implemented by omitting or modifying some of the components according to the example of FIG. 8 .
  • the electronic device 2 may arrange the second area 2 of the flexible display 30 in a rolled shape in the second housing part 22, and the third area 3 It may be implemented to be disposed in a rolled form in the housing part 23 .
  • the electronic device 2 may be implemented by omitting or modifying some of the components according to the example of FIG. 8 .
  • the second region (2) may be rolled into a substantially circular shape about a rotational axis located in the inner space of the second housing part 22, and the third region (3) is the third housing part ( 23) can be rolled in a substantially circular shape around a rotational axis located in the inner space of.
  • FIG. 15 shows an operational flow 1500 related to the panoramic photographing function of the electronic device 2 , according to an embodiment.
  • 16 illustrates a state in which the electronic device 2 is bent using, for example, both hands 1601 and 1602 of the user.
  • 17 and 18 are, for example, reference drawings for the operation flow 1500 of 15 .
  • the processor may acquire image data (or raw data) through a plurality of camera modules whose photographing angle is changed according to the bending angle of the electronic device 2 . .
  • the processor may generate panoramic image data by using the image data acquired in operation 1501.
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the processor included in the electronic device 2 performs the operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 based on the instructions stored in the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). This can be performed to generate panoramic image data.
  • the panoramic image data can be generated without the user moving or rotating the electronic device 2 , compared to the non-bent comparative example of the electronic device. Therefore, usability or convenience can be improved.
  • a panoramic photographing function may be performed using the first rear camera module 251 and the second rear camera module 252 .
  • the electronic device 2 is disposed in a planar shape (refer to the state indicated by reference numeral '1701' in FIG. 17), that is, when it is not bent, the first optical center line C1 of the first rear camera module 251 ) and the second optical center line C2 of the second rear camera module 251 may be substantially parallel.
  • the optical center line may be an imaginary line passing through an optical center through which external light passes through the lens unit without being bent.
  • the first optical center line C1 and the second optical center line C2 are the first screen area S1 in the planar shape (refer to FIG. 2 ). It may be substantially parallel to this facing direction.
  • the first optical center line C1 and the second optical center line ( C2) may not be parallel.
  • the bending angle of the electronic device 2 is, for example, when the electronic device 2 is deformed from a planar shape to a curved shape, the electronic device 2 corresponding to the second housing part 22 (refer to FIG. 2 ).
  • the bending angle of the electronic device 2 may be substantially the same as an angle formed by the first optical center line C1 and the second optical center line C2 .
  • the bending state of the electronic device 2 indicated by reference numeral '1702' is only presented to help understanding, and may be formed at various bending angles, which are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the photographing angle of the first rear camera module 251 may indicate a direction in which the first rear camera module 251 is directed in correspondence to the first optical center line C1, and may vary depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2 .
  • the photographing angle of the second rear camera module 252 may indicate a direction in which the second rear camera module 252 faces in correspondence to the second optical center line C2, and may vary depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2 can
  • the first rear camera module 251 and/or the second rear camera module 252 may have an auto focus (AF) function.
  • the AF function can enable shooting with precise focus.
  • the AF function may enable shooting with an out of focus effect.
  • the camera module eg, the first rear camera module 251 or the second rear camera module 252 may include an AF actuator (not shown), and includes at least one lens included in the camera module. You can focus automatically by adjusting the position of the lens unit.
  • the camera module (eg, the first rear camera module 251 or the second rear camera module 252) uses an AF actuator to optimize the focal length according to the subject distance (eg, between the lens unit and the focal plane) distance) can be found.
  • the angle of view (eg, the range that can be photographed, the field of view captured by the camera module, or the angle formed by the center of the lens that can be photographed with the lens) may vary.
  • the AF actuator may adjust the position of the lens by, for example, an electromagnetic force between the coil and a magnet by applying a current to the coil.
  • the AF actuator may be implemented in an encoder method or a piezo method.
  • the encoder method or the piezo method may control the position of the lens after determining the position of the lens through the position sensor.
  • the AF actuator may be implemented based on a voice coil motor scheme. In the voice coil motor method, the position of the lens unit can be controlled by the current applied to the coil.
  • the first rear camera module 251 may be set to a first angle of view 1710
  • the second rear camera module 252 may be set to a second angle of view 1720 .
  • the first angle of view 1710 and the second angle of view 1720 may be substantially the same, for example.
  • the first angle of view 1710 and the second angle of view 1720 may be different from each other.
  • the first rear camera module 251 or the second rear camera module 252 may not have an AF function.
  • the image data acquired in operation 1501 may indicate a set of partial image data for generating panoramic image data.
  • the direction in which the lens unit of the first rear camera module 251 faces varies depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2
  • the first partial image data is a part of the photographing space toward which the lens unit of the first rear camera module 251 faces. may have been photographed.
  • the direction in which the lens unit of the second rear camera module 252 faces varies depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2
  • the second partial image data is a portion of the photographing space toward which the lens unit of the second rear camera module 252 faces. may have been photographed.
  • the image data acquired in operation 1503 is a set of sequentially or sequentially acquired partial image data, and may be referred to as continuous image data.
  • the first partial image data photographed according to the photographing angle of the first rear camera module 251 and the second partial image photographed according to the photographing angle of the second rear camera module 252 .
  • Data may be displayed as a preview image through the screen.
  • transformation of the electronic device 2 from a planar shape (refer to reference numeral '1701') to a curved shape (refer to reference numeral '1702) while the camera application is executed is at least one sensor (eg, bending) sensor), the processor may determine that a request for a panoramic photographing function has occurred, and may perform operations 1501 and 1503 .
  • the request for the panorama photographing function while the camera application is running, or the execution of the camera application and the request for the panoramic photographing function may include a user input designated through a screen or a key input device.
  • the 1501 operation may be performed by a user through a shooting button (eg, a shutter button) (not shown) displayed through a screen or a designated hardware button (not shown) after a request for a panoramic shooting function is detected. May be implemented when input is present.
  • a shooting button eg, a shutter button
  • a designated hardware button not shown
  • the processor may generate panoramic image data using the image data (or continuous image data) acquired in operation 1501 .
  • the processor may generate panoramic image data by overlapping and sequentially connecting portions photographed in the same space in image frames based on the image data.
  • operation 1503 may be referred to as stitching.
  • the image data acquired in operation 1501 and the panoramic image data generated in operation 1503 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 (refer to FIG. 1 ) as volatile data.
  • the panoramic image data generated in operation 1503 may be displayed as a preview image on the screen.
  • the processor stores the generated panoramic image data automatically or according to a user's selection into a non-volatile memory ( 134) (refer to FIG. 1 ) may further include an operation of storing the non-volatile data.
  • the operational flow 1500 of FIG. 15 allows the processor to automatically store the generated panoramic image data into the non-volatile memory 134 when the electronic device 2 becomes difficult to deform any more or according to a user selection. ) may further include an operation of saving to.
  • the second photographed by the first rear camera module 251 may include a portion photographed in the same space. .
  • a panoramic photographing function may be implemented as a first method implemented based on a user manipulation of bending the electronic device 2 while increasing the bending angle.
  • the first type of panoramic photographing function can convert the electronic device 2 from a planar shape to a curved shape (or bending state), or from the first bending state to a second bending state of a bending angle greater than the first bending state. It can be implemented based on a user operation that transforms.
  • the operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 may further include an operation for the processor to prevent a stitching error.
  • a first notification (or for inducing the user to deform the electronic device 2 , for example from a planar shape, or from a bending state having the specified bending angle or a bending angle less than or equal to the specified bending angle) , there may be an operation that provides a first prompting (prompting).
  • the first notification may be provided in various forms such as voice, video, or vibration.
  • the panoramic photographing function may be implemented as a second method performed based on a user manipulation of unfolding the electronic device 2 while reducing the bending angle.
  • the operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 may further include an operation for the processor to prevent a stitching error.
  • the operation of providing a second notification for inducing the user to deform the electronic device 2 in a planar form or in a bending state having the specified bending angle or a bending angle equal to or less than the specified bending angle may be performed.
  • the second notification may be provided in various forms such as voice, video, or vibration.
  • the operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 further includes an operation in which the processor checks the state of the electronic device 2 using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). can do.
  • the processor checks the state of the electronic device 2 using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). can do.
  • the screen area eg, the second screen area S2 or the third screen area S3 of FIG. 2
  • It may include a state in which the display area has been extended or a state in which the screen area is not expanded.
  • the state of the electronic device 2 having a curved shape may include a state in which the screen area is expanded or a state in which the screen area is not expanded.
  • the spatial positional relationship of the first rear camera module 251 and the second rear camera module 252 may vary according to the state of the electronic device 2 .
  • the operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 is an operation in which the processor checks the spatial positional relationship of the first rear camera module 251 and the second rear camera module 252 based on the state of the electronic device 2, and The method may further include performing image correction or image interpolation based on the spatial positional relationship, or adjusting the angle of view of the first rear camera module 251 or the angle of view of the second rear camera module 252 . This may make it possible to secure panoramic image data with secured quality even when the spatial positional relationship is varied.
  • the processor checks the bending speed of the electronic device 2 using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ), and time based on the bending speed Image data may be acquired through the first rear camera module 251 and the second rear camera module 252 at a time interval.
  • a method in which image data is acquired at time intervals based on the bending speed may contribute to improving the quality of a panoramic image or to reducing image correction or image interpolation.
  • the bending speed is not constant, it may be difficult to secure the quality of a panoramic image because image frames based on image data may not equally include a photographing space.
  • the time interval corresponding to the bending speed may be stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the image data acquired in operation 1501 may be still image data, and static panoramic image data may be generated in operation 1503 .
  • the image data acquired in operation 1501 may be moving picture data, and dynamic panoramic image data may be generated in operation 1503 .
  • the processor may generate dynamic panoramic image data using the still image data.
  • reference numeral '1801' denotes, for example, when the electronic device 2 is in a planar form (refer to reference numeral '1701' in FIG. 17), the first rear camera module 251 and the second It refers to a panoramic image generated using the rear camera module 252 .
  • Reference numeral '1802' denotes, for example, the first rear camera module 251 and the second rear camera module 252 while the electronic device 2 is deformed from the planar shape to the first bending state of the first bending angle. Refers to a panoramic image created using .
  • Reference numeral '1803' denotes, for example, the first rear camera module 251 and the second while the electronic device 2 is transformed from a planar shape to a second bending state of a second bending angle greater than the first bending angle. It refers to a panoramic image generated using the rear camera module 252 .
  • the angle of view of the first rear camera module 251 or the angle of view of the second rear camera module 252 is not a wide angle or an ultra wide angle, An image of a field of view range corresponding to a wide angle or an ultra wide angle may be acquired.
  • the operational flow 1500 of FIG. 15 may be referred to as relating to a wide-angle or ultra-wide imaging function.
  • the electronic device 2 includes four rear camera modules 251 , 252 , 253 , 254 (see FIG. 3 ) each positioned adjacent to four corners of the rear surface of the electronic device 2 . can do.
  • the four rear camera modules 251 , 252 , 253 , 254 are, for example, a first rear camera module 251 and a third camera module 253 located in the second housing part 22 , and a second 3 It may include a second rear camera module 252 and a fourth camera module 254 located in the housing (23).
  • the operational flow 1500 of FIG. 15 may be implemented using four rear camera modules 251 , 252 , 253 , 254 .
  • FIG. 16 may indicate generation of a wide-angle or ultra-wide-angle image corresponding to a horizontal angle of view (eg, a range of a photographable horizontal direction).
  • a horizontal angle of view e.g. a range of a photographable horizontal direction
  • an image in which a vertical angle of view (eg, a range of a photographable vertical direction) is expanded may be generated compared to the example of FIG. 16 .
  • the number or positions of the rear camera modules may also vary.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates an operation flow 1900 related to a display test function of the electronic device 2 according to an embodiment. 20 illustrates a state in which the electronic device 2 is bent using, for example, both hands 1601 and 1602 of the user.
  • 21 and 22 are, for example, reference diagrams relating to the operation flow 1900 of 19 .
  • the processor may capture a screen of the electronic device 2 using at least one camera module.
  • the processor performs abnormal operation of a display (eg, the flexible display 30 of FIGS. 2, 4, or 6) based on image data (eg, raw data) acquired from at least one camera module in operation 1901 can confirm.
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the processor included in the electronic device 2 performs the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 based on the instructions stored in the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). You can test the display by implementing it.
  • the at least one camera module may be in a state in which it is difficult to actually photograph a screen.
  • the at least one camera module may be in a state capable of capturing a screen by changing a photographing angle due to a bending state of the electronic device 2 . Since the display test function according to the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 uses data captured by at least one camera module, the user can self-test the display without a separate test device or without visiting a service center. .
  • the electronic device 2 may include a first front camera module 24 and a second front camera module 27 .
  • the first front camera 24 may be located adjacent to one side 1721 of the electronic device 2 corresponding to the second housing part 22 (refer to FIG. 2 ), for example.
  • the second front camera module 27 may be located adjacent to the other side 1722 of the electronic device 2 corresponding to the third housing part 23 (refer to FIG. 2 ), for example.
  • the third optical center line C3 of the first front camera module 24 ) and the fourth optical center line C4 of the second front camera module 27 may be substantially parallel.
  • the third optical center line C3 and the fourth optical center line C4 are the first screen area S1 (see FIG. 2 ) in the planar shape. It may be substantially parallel to the direction it is facing.
  • the third optical center line C3 and the fourth optical center line ( C4) may not be parallel.
  • the bending angle of the electronic device 2 in the bent state may be substantially the same as the angle formed by the third optical center line C3 and the fourth optical center line C4.
  • the photographing angle of the first front camera module 24 may indicate a direction in which the first front camera module 24 faces in correspondence to the third optical center line C3, and may vary depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2 .
  • the photographing angle of the second front camera module 27 may indicate a direction in which the second front camera module 27 is directed in response to the fourth optical center line C4, and may vary depending on the bending angle of the electronic device 2 .
  • the first front camera module 24 captures a partial area 2131 of the screen S in response to the angle of view 2110 . filming may be possible.
  • the second front camera module 27 may be capable of capturing a partial area 2132 of the screen S in response to the angle of view 2120 .
  • First image data eg, first raw data
  • Second image data eg, second raw data
  • the display test function may be implemented in a bending state of the electronic device 2 in which photographing data (eg, raw data) for the entire area of the screen S can be obtained without omission.
  • the partial area 2131 photographed by the first front camera module 24 and the second front camera module 27 may partially overlap.
  • the first front camera module 24 may photograph a partial area of the screen S
  • the second front camera module 27 may capture a portion of the screen S. The rest of the area can be photographed.
  • the first front camera module 24 may photograph one half area of the screen S
  • the second front camera module 27 may The other half area can be photographed.
  • the electronic device 2 when the angle of view 2110 of the first front camera module 24 and the angle of view 2120 of the second front camera module 27 are fixed (or difficult to adjust), the electronic device 2 When in a flat shape or in a bending state (refer to the bending state of the electronic device 2 shown in FIG. 22) having a specified bending angle or a bending angle equal to or less than the specified bending angle, the first front camera of the screen S There may be parts that are difficult to be photographed by the module 24 and the second front camera module 27 .
  • the processor includes, by the processor, at least one sensor (eg, a bending sensor) whether the electronic device 2 is in a bending state having the specified bending angle or a bending angle equal to or less than the specified bending angle. It may further include an operation of confirming using .
  • the processor notifies the user (or , prompting) may be further included.
  • the notification may induce the user to deform the electronic device 2 into a bending state having a bending angle equal to or greater than the specified bending angle.
  • the notification may be provided in various forms such as voice, video, or vibration.
  • the angle of view 2110 of the first front camera module 24 and the angle of view 2120 of the second front camera module 27 may be adjusted.
  • the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may further include an operation in which the processor checks the bending angle of the electronic device 2 using at least one sensor (eg, a bending sensor).
  • the processor performs an angle of view 2110 and/or a second front camera module 27 of the first front camera module 24 as needed based on the bending angle of the electronic device 2 .
  • the first front camera module of the screen S (24) and the second front camera module 27 may refer to a case where it is difficult to photograph.
  • the bending state of the electronic device 2 may include a state in which the screen area is expanded or a state in which the screen area is not expanded.
  • the spatial positional relationship of the first front camera module 24 and the second front camera module 27 may vary according to a bending state in which the screen area is expanded or a bending state in which the screen area is not expanded. 19, the processor performs the first front camera module 24 and the second front camera module 27 based on the bending state in which the screen area is expanded or the bending state in which the screen area is not expanded.
  • the operation of confirming the spatial positional relationship, and the operation of adjusting the angle of view 2110 of the first front camera module 24 and/or the angle of view 2120 of the second front camera module 27 based on the spatial positional relationship may include more. This may contribute to capturing the entire area of the screen S without omission, even if the spatial positional relationship is varied.
  • the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may further include, by the processor, setting a camera setting value, such as an ISO sensitivity, an aperture value, or an exposure time.
  • the display test function according to the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may relate to abnormal operation of the display such as burn-in.
  • Burn-in is, for example, an afterimage phenomenon or a smudge phenomenon occurring on the screen S, and may refer to a phenomenon in which the image does not disappear even if the screen S is turned off because a part of the screen S is damaged.
  • the display eg, the flexible display 30 of FIGS. 2, 4, or 6
  • the display may include a plurality of pixels implemented with a light emitting material, and burn-in is caused by heat generated during image output. It can be caused by damage.
  • the display test function related to burn-in is an operation of the processor displaying a single-color image such as white, blue, red, or green over the entire area of the screen S, It may include an operation of acquiring image data, and an operation of detecting a pixel in which burn-in has occurred based on the acquired image data. A pixel in which burn-in has occurred may be detected through comparison with pre-stored image data regarding the screen S having substantially no burn-in. Since it may be practically difficult to check the burned-in pixel with the user's eye, at least one camera module (eg, the first front camera module 24 and the second front camera module 27 ) replaces the user's observation role.
  • a single-color image such as white, blue, red, or green over the entire area of the screen S
  • the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may further include an operation in which the processor provides a return for a pixel location where burn-in occurred in the screen S. After confirming that there is burn-in, the user can take follow-up actions, such as visiting a service center. In some embodiments, the operational flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may further include the processor correcting or compensating for burn-in.
  • the display test function according to the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 may relate to display characteristics.
  • Display characteristics may include, for example, a refresh rate.
  • the refresh rate is a frame per second that a display (eg, the flexible display 30 of FIG. 2 , 4 , or 6 ) can express as much as possible, for example, it may indicate a frequency at which a frame is reproduced.
  • the processor 120 (refer to FIG. 1 ) may provide a frame to the display at a frame per second (FPS) that matches the refresh rate supported by the display.
  • FPS frame per second
  • the processor uses at least one camera module (eg, the first front camera module 24 and the second front camera module 27) to perform a speed corresponding to the FPS (eg, shutter speed). ) may include an operation of continuously shooting the screen S, and an operation of checking whether the refresh rate of the screen S is substantially the same as the FPS (eg, an operation of checking whether the display is abnormal).
  • the processor recognizes that the display is in a state where the display does not operate at the refresh rate corresponding to the FPS, The result may be provided to the user. After confirming that the display is faulty, the user can take follow-up actions such as visiting a service center.
  • the electronic device may include a housing (eg, the housing 20 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the housing includes a first housing part that is bendable (eg, the first housing part 21 of FIG. 2 ), and a second housing part that is slidable with respect to the first housing part (eg, the second housing part of FIG. 2 ). (22)) may be included.
  • the electronic device may include a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 30 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the flexible display may include a first area (eg, the first area (1) of FIG. 2 ).
  • the first region may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device and may be bent to correspond to the first housing part.
  • the flexible display may include a second area (eg, the second area (2) of FIG. 2 ).
  • the second region may extend from the first region and may be drawn out of the housing or introduced into the inner space of the housing according to sliding of the second housing part.
  • the housing eg, the housing 20 of FIG. 2
  • the housing is a third housing part slidable with respect to the first housing part (eg, the first housing part 21 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the flexible display may include a third area (eg, the third area (3) of FIG. 2).
  • the third region may extend from the first region and may be drawn out of the housing or introduced into the inner space of the housing according to sliding of the second housing part.
  • the electronic device may include a support structure (eg, the first support structure 71 of FIG. 8 ) and a curved structure (eg, the fourth support structure 74 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the support structure supports the first region (eg, the first region (1) of FIG. 8) in the inner space of the first housing part (eg, the first housing part 21 of FIG. 8), and is bent.
  • the curved structure may be located in the inner space of the second housing unit (eg, the second housing unit 22 of FIG. 8 ) corresponding to the second region (eg, the second region (2) of FIG. 8 ).
  • a distance between the support structure and the curved structure may vary according to sliding of the second housing part.
  • the electronic device may further include a hinge (eg, the hinge 1200 of FIG. 12 ).
  • the hinge includes the support structure (eg, the first support structure 71 of FIG. 8 ). ) and the curved structure (eg, the fourth support structure 74 of FIG. 8 ) may connect the support structure and the curved structure.
  • the support structure (eg, the first support structure 71 of FIG. 8 ) extends by sequentially connecting a plurality of frames (eg, the plurality of frames 711 of FIG. 8 ).
  • a plurality of frames eg, the plurality of frames 711 of FIG. 8 .
  • the electronic device may further include an electronic component positioned in a space formed in at least one of the plurality of frames (eg, the plurality of frames 711 of FIG. 8 ). .
  • the electronic device extends between the second area (eg, the second area (2) of FIG. 8 ) and the curved structure (eg, the fourth support structure 74 of FIG. 8 ). It may further include a display support structure (eg, the display support structure 50 of FIG. 9 ). The display support structure may be coupled to overlap with a rear surface of the flexible display (eg, the flexible display 30 of FIG. 9 ).
  • the display support structure (eg, the display support structure 50 of FIG. 9 ) may include a multi-bar structure.
  • the electronic device may further include a guide rail structure (eg, the first guide rail structure 61 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the guide rail structure may include a first guide rail (eg, the first guide rail 611 of FIG. 8 ) and a second guide rail (eg, the second guide rail 612 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the first guide rail is located in the second housing part (eg, the second housing part 22 of FIG. 8 ) or is integrally formed with the second housing part, and the display supporting structure (eg, the display of FIG. 8 ) One side of the portion corresponding to the second region of the support structure 50) may be inserted into the first guide rail.
  • the second guide rail may be located in the second housing unit or integrally formed with the second housing unit, and the other side of the display support structure corresponding to the second area may be inserted into the second guide rail. .
  • the electronic device is configured to correspond to the display supporting structure (eg, the first region (eg, the first region (1) of FIG. 8 ) among the display supporting structure 50 of FIG. 8 ).
  • a first bending support structure eg, the first bending support structure 81 in FIG. 8
  • a second bending support structure eg, the second bending support structure 82 in FIG. 8
  • the first bending support structure and the second bending support structure may be connected to the support structure (eg, the first support structure 71 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the first bending support structure (eg, the first bending support structure 81 of FIG. 8) or the second bending support structure (eg, the second bending support structure 82 of FIG. 8) )) may include a link device extending by sequentially connecting a plurality of links. Some of the plurality of links may extend to and be connected to the support structure (eg, the first support structure 71 of FIG. 8 ).
  • the first housing part (eg, the first housing part 21 of FIG. 8 ) may include a pleated structure (eg, the pleated structure 211 of FIG. 9 ).
  • the first housing part (eg, the first housing part 21 of FIG. 9 ) is a metal positioned inside the pleat structure (eg, the pleat structure 211 of FIG. 9 ).
  • a member eg, the plurality of metal members 212 of FIG. 9 ) may be further included.
  • the electronic device further includes a metal support sheet (eg, the support sheet 40 of FIG. 9 ) positioned on the rear surface of the flexible display (eg, the flexible display 30 of FIG. 9 ).
  • a metal support sheet eg, the support sheet 40 of FIG. 9
  • the flexible display e.g. the flexible display 30 of FIG. 9
  • the metal support sheet (eg, the support sheet 40 of FIG. 9 ) has a plurality of openings formed to correspond to the second region (eg, the second region (2) of FIG. 8 ). It may include a lattice structure including
  • the electronic device includes at least one camera module (eg, the first rear camera module 251 of FIG. 16 and/or the second It may further include a rear camera module 252).
  • the electronic device may further include a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) and a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the memory when executed, causes the processor to acquire image data through the at least one camera module when the electronic device is bent, and to generate panoramic image data using the acquired image data may be stored (eg, see operation flow 1500 of FIG. 15 ).
  • the memory when executed, causes the processor to deform the electronic device from a planar shape or from a bending state having a specified bending angle or a bending angle equal to or less than the specified bending angle.
  • An instruction for providing a notification for inducing is included in the memory.
  • the electronic device includes at least one camera module (eg, the first front camera of FIG. 20 ) capable of capturing a screen (eg, the screen S of FIG. 20 ) in a bending state of the electronic device.
  • the module 24 and/or the second rear camera module 27) may be further included.
  • the electronic device may further include a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) and a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the memory when executed, may store instructions for allowing the processor to check an abnormal operation of the flexible display based on the image data acquired from the at least one camera module (eg, the operation flow 1900 of FIG. 19 ). ) Reference).
  • the abnormal operation of the flexible display may include burn-in.
  • the abnormal operation of the flexible display may include a state in which the flexible display does not operate at a refresh rate corresponding to the FPS.

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