ES2727856T3 - Electronic device that includes arched area display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) comprising: a transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020) forming at least part of a front surface (2001, 1101) of the device ( 100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) electronic, including the transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020) a flat surface (2011, 340, 1111), a first surface (2012, 3402, 1112) curved extending from a first lateral edge of the surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat, and a second curved surface (2013, 3403, 1113) extending from a second lateral edge of the surface (2011, 340, 1111 ) flat and opposite the first surface (2012, 3402, 1112) curved; a rear cover (215, 350) forming at least part of a rear surface (2002, 1102) of the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000); a metal crimp (220, 312, 3510, 3714) that at least partially surrounds a space formed between the transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020) and the rear cover (215, 350); and a flexible display device embedded in the space and at least partially exposed through the transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020), the flexible display device including a touch screen that extends to the first surface (2012, 3402, 1112) curved, the first surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat, and the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved; wherein the metal crimping (220, 312, 3510, 3714) comprises: a first lateral surface (221) that encloses an edge of the first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112); a second lateral surface (222) enclosing an edge of the second curved surface (2013, 3403, 1113); a third lateral surface (223) that interconnects one end of the first lateral surface (221) and one end of the second lateral surface (222); a fourth lateral surface (224) that interconnects the other end of the first lateral surface (221) and the other end of the second lateral surface (222); and wherein the first lateral surface (221) and the second lateral surface (222) have a first height and the third lateral surface (223) and the fourth lateral surface (224) have a second height that is larger than the first height; and in which, in a corner where the first lateral surface (221) and the third lateral surface (223) are interconnected and in a corner where the first lateral surface (221) and the fourth lateral surface (224) are interconnected, the height of the first lateral surface (221) gradually increases from the first height to the second height, and in which, in a corner where the second lateral surface (222) and the third lateral surface (223) are interconnected and in a corner where the second lateral surface (222) and the fourth lateral surface (224) are interconnected, the height of the second lateral surface (222) gradually increases from the first height to the second height.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Electronic device that includes arched area display

Technical field

The present disclosure refers to an electronic device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an electronic device that includes a screen with an arched or curved area.

Background

With the advancement of electronic communication technologies, electronic devices have appeared that have several functions. Such electronic devices generally have a convergence function that performs one or more functions in a compositional manner.

Since the functional differences between the electronic devices of the respective manufacturers have been greatly reduced, the manufacturers tend to make an effort to increase the rigidity of the electronic devices, which are gradually being reduced to meet the purchasing needs of consumers, and to reinforce the design features of electronic devices. As part of the effort, various structures (for example, exterior) of electronic devices are implemented at least partially using a metallic material to increase the luxury and elegance of the exterior of electronic devices.

In addition, terminal manufacturers create an effort to deliver intuitive and diverse information to users through thinned electronic devices, and as part of the efforts, terminal manufacturers tend to launch screens in various ways to display information.

In addition, manufacturers make an effort to address, for example, a problem of weakened stiffness, a ground problem (for example, an electric shock problem), and the problem of reducing the radiant performance of the antenna, which they encounter when A metallic material is used.

The electronic devices of the related art have adopted standardized flat screens as a means of information output. These screens promote the delivery of information simply by expanding a screen of it. As such, it is inevitable that the full volume of electronic devices will increase as a result of the enlarged area of the screen. In addition, since standardized flat screens allow information to be confirmed in only one direction according to the condition of the electronic devices, the information delivery capacity is inevitably limited.

Therefore, there is a need for an electronic device that includes a screen with an arched or curved area.

The above information is presented as background information only to aid an understanding of the present invention. No determination has been made nor has any claim been made as to whether any of the foregoing could be applied as a state of the art with respect to the present invention.

Thomas Halleck describes in URL: http: //www.ibtimes.com/samsung-w¡ll-relea se-galaxv-s6-two-curved-edges-glassback-non-removable-battery-1788104 on January 20, 2015 Samsung will launch the Galaxy S6 with two curved edges, a glass back and a non-removable battery.

Michael Maier shows at URL: http: //www.techstage.de/news/MWC-Samsung-t easert-Galaxy-S6-Edge-an-2535441.html on February 3, 2015 a device that has a curved edge.

Marcos Prigg describes in URL: http: //www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2 918936 / Samsung-s-Galaxy-S6-curved-screens-cover-sides-special-edition-handset-set -Apple -s-iPhone-6.html that Samsung's next-generation Galaxy phone could have a curved screen that covers both sides.

Summary

It is an objective of certain embodiments of the present invention to provide an electronic device that includes a screen with an arcuate area.

Another objective of certain embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that includes a screen with an arcuate area, which is configured to allow the delivery of information in various spatial directions.

Another objective of certain embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device that includes a screen with an arcuate area, which is capable of improving user comfort, intuitively providing diverse information to users.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided as described in claim 1. The embodiments and / or examples disclosed in the following description that are not covered by the appended claims are considered as not being part of the present invention

According to an example, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent front glass cover that includes a flat surface that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a flat rear glass cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal crimp surrounding a space formed by the cover of front glass and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover. The front glass cover may include a first curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the flat surface, and a second curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the flat surface formed opposite the first curved surface. The flexible display device may include a touch screen that extends along the first curved surface, the flat surface of the front glass cover and the second curved surface.

The metal crimp may include a first lateral surface that encloses an edge of the first curved surface, a second lateral surface that encloses an edge of the second curved surface, a third lateral surface that interconnects an end of the first lateral surface and an end of the second lateral surface and a fourth lateral surface that interconnect the other end of the first lateral surface and the other end of the second lateral surface.

The first lateral surface and the second lateral surface may have a first height and the third lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface may have a second height that is greater than the first height.

According to another example, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent front glass cover that includes a first flat surface that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a flat rear glass cover that includes a second flat surface that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal crimp that It surrounds a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover.

The front glass cover may include a first curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the first flat surface, and a second curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the first flat surface and forms opposite the first curved surface

The rear glass cover may include a third curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the second flat surface, and a fourth curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the second flat surface and forms opposite the third curved surface

The flexible display device may include a touch screen that extends along the first curved surface, the first flat surface, and the second curved surface.

The metal crimp may include a first lateral surface that encloses edges of the first curved surface and the third curved surface, a second lateral surface that encloses edges of the second curved surface and the fourth curved surface, a third lateral surface that interconnects one end of the first lateral surface and one end of the second lateral surface, and a fourth lateral surface that interconnects the other end of the first lateral surface and the other end of the second lateral surface.

The first lateral surface and the second lateral surface may have a first height and the third lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface may have a second height that is greater than the first height.

Other aspects, advantages and outstanding features of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description which, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

Brief description of the drawings

The foregoing and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 2C illustrates views obtained by the display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention in various directions;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device in a disassembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device in an assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of a main portion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of a main portion illustrating an electronic device in the assembled state, which includes opaque layers, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention; Figures 5A to 5C are views illustrating a front window in the assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a view illustrating a manufacturing process of a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Fig. 7A is a configuration view illustrating a housing by dual injection molding in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 7B is a perspective view of a main portion illustrated where a housing and a support are coupled to each other in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 7C is a perspective view of a main portion illustrating a portion of a support that is coupled to a coupling portion of the housing in Figure 7B), in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;

Figure 8A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which a wireless power transmission / reception member is applied to an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 8B is a view illustrating a housing to which a wireless power transmission / reception member is applied in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 8C is a cross-sectional view illustrating a main portion in a state in which a wireless power transmission / reception member is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. ;

Figure 8D is a configuration view illustrating a wireless power transmission / reception member in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 9A to 9B are views illustrating a front window in the assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 10A and 10B are views illustrating various forms of front windows applied to an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 11A is a front side perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 11B is a rear side perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 11C illustrates views obtained by the display of an electronic device in several directions according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 12A is a configuration view illustrating a battery in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 12B is a configuration view illustrating a state in which a battery is applied to a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 12C is a configuration view illustrating a state in which a battery is applied to a housing and a PCB of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a main portion of an electronic device in a state in which a battery and a PCB overlap each other in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 14A and 14B are views illustrating a main portion of an electronic device, in which methods of assembling electronic components using the thickness of a battery pack according to various embodiments of the present invention are illustrated.

Figure 15 is a view illustrating a relationship disposed between a PCM unit of a battery pack and electronic components in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 16 is a configuration view illustrating a relationship arranged between a power control module unit (PCM) of a battery pack and an electronic component in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 17A and 17B are configuration views illustrating a relationship disposed between a PCM unit of a battery and a PCB of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 18A and 18B are configuration views of a key according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a flexible PCB assembly (FPCB) in a disassembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 20A to 20E are views illustrating a process of installing a key and an FPCB assembly in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 21A to 21D are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which an FPCB assembly is installed in the housing of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 22 is an exploded perspective view of an FPCB assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 23A to 23E are views illustrating a process of installing keys and an FPCB assembly in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 24A to 24D are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which an FPCB assembly is installed in a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 25A and 25C are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which keys and an FPCB assembly are installed in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 26A and 26B are configuration views of a key according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 27A to 27D are views illustrating a process of installing a key and an FPCB assembly in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 28A to 28D are configuration views illustrating a configuration of a start key of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 29A and 29B are configuration views illustrating the installation and operation relationships of a start button of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 30 is a view illustrating a fixing relationship of an FPCB that is provided on a start key in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 31A and 31B are configuration views of a start key of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 32A to 32C are configuration views illustrating a start key installed in a portable electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Fig. 33 is a configuration view illustrating a metallic member and a nonmetallic member that are applied to a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; Figures 34A and 34B are views illustrating a manufacturing process of a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 35A and 35B are views illustrating a configuration of a metal filler according to the insert molding of a nonmetallic member in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention; Figures 36A and 36B are views illustrating a state in which a metal filler is used as an electrical connection member of an antenna device according to various embodiments of the present invention; Figure 37 is a configuration view illustrating a main portion in a state in which a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion to a metal member in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention;

Figures 38A to 38C are configuration views illustrating a state in which a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion to a metal member in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention; Figures 39A and 39B are configuration views illustrating a state in which, when a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion into a metallic member, a part of the nonmetallic member is used as an insulation member according to various embodiments of the present invention Y

Figure 40 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

In all drawings, the same reference numbers will be understood to refer to similar parts, components and structures.

Detailed description

The following description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings to aid in a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present invention as defined by the claims. It includes several specific details to help in that understanding, but these should be considered merely exemplary. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions can be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to bibliographic meanings, but are no longer used by the inventor to allow a clear and consistent understanding of the present invention. Accordingly, those skilled in the art should understand that the following description of several exemplary embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

It is to be understood that the singular forms "un", "una" and "el / la" include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Therefore, for example, the reference to "a component surface" includes a reference to one or more such surfaces.

The term "substantially" means that the characteristic, parameter or value recited does not need to be achieved exactly, but that deviations or variations, including, for example, tolerances, measurement errors, limitations of measurement accuracy and other factors known to those skilled in the art may appear in amounts that do not impede the effect the feature was intended to provide.

The terms "have", "may have", "include", or "may include" as used herein indicate the presence of corresponding functions, operations, elements, and the like disclosed, and do not limit one or more functions, additional operations, elements, and the like. In addition, the terms "include" or "have" indicate the presence of features, numbers, operations, elements, parts or a combination thereof described in the specifications, and do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more additional features. , numbers, operations, elements, parts, or a combination of them. The terms "comprises" and "contains" and the variations of the words, for example "comprising" and "comprising", means "including, but not limited to," and not intended (and not) excluding other components, integral element or stages.

The terms "A or B", "at least one of A and / or B" or "one or more of A and / or B", as used herein include any and all combinations of words listed with it. For example, "A or B", "at least one of A and B" or "at least one of A or B" describes (1) including A, (2) including B, or (3) including both A and B .

Although the terms, such as "first" and "second", as used herein may modify various elements of various embodiments of the present invention, these terms do not limit the corresponding elements. For example, these terms do not limit an order and / or importance of the corresponding elements. These terms can be used to distinguish an element from another element. For example, a first user device and a second user device indicate user devices and may indicate different user devices. For example, the first element may be called a second element without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, a second element may be called the first element.

When an element (for example, a first element) is "connected to" or "(operationally or communicatively) coupled with / to" another element (for example, a second element), the first element may be connected or directly coupled to the second element, and there may be an intermediate element (for example, a third element) between the first element and the second element. On the contrary, when an element (for example, the first element) is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element (for example, the second element), there is no intermediate element (for example, the third element) between the first element and the second element.

The expression "configured for (or set for)", as used herein may be replaced with "suitable for", "which has the ability to", "designed for", "adapted for", "made for" , or "capable of" depending on the situation. The term "configured for (set for)" does not necessarily indicate "specifically designed for" on a hardware level. Instead, the expression "device set to ..." may indicate that the device is "capable of ..." together with other devices or parts in a given situation. For example, "a processor configured to (set to) perform A, B and C" may be a dedicated processor, for example, an integrated processor, to perform a corresponding operation, or a generic purpose processor, for example, a processing central unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP), capable of performing a corresponding operation by executing one or more software programs stored in a memory device.

The features, integers or features described in relation to a particular aspect, an embodiment or an example of the invention should be understood as applicable to any other aspect, an embodiment or an example described herein unless it is incompatible with the same.

The terms as used herein are simply used to describe certain embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, all terms used in this document, including technical and scientific terms, should be interpreted as having the same meanings as those skilled in the art to which the present invention refers, and should not be construed as having ideal meanings or excessively formal, unless explicitly defined here.

A programming module or module, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, may also include at least one or more constituent elements among the constituent elements mentioned above, or some of them may be omitted, or may additionally include additional constituent elements. The operations performed by a module, programming module or other constituent elements can be executed in a sequential, parallel, repetitive or heuristic manner. In addition, some of the operations may be executed in a different order or may be omitted, or other operations may be added.

An electronic device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, may include at least one of a smartphone, a personal computer tablet (PC), a mobile phone, a video telephone, an electronic book reader, a desk PC, a laptop, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable media player (PMP), a group of experts in moving images phase 1 or phase 2 (MPEG-1 or MPEG-2), a Layer 3 audio player (MP3), a mobile medical device, a camera or a portable device (for example, an assembled device on the head (HMD), electronic glasses, electronic clothing, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic accessory, an electronic tattoo, a smart mirror, a smart watch, and the like).

An electronic device can also be a smart appliance. For example, smart appliances can include at least one of a television (TV), a digital versatile disc player (DVD), an audio component, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, an oven microwave, a washing machine, an air filter, a decoder, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a TV box (for example, Samsung HomeSync®, Apple TV® or Google TV), a game console (for example, Xbox® PlayStation®), an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, an electronic frame and the like.

An electronic device may also include at least one of a medical device (e.g., a mobile medical device (e.g., a blood glucose monitoring device, a heart rate monitor, a blood pressure monitoring device). , a temperature meter, and the like), a magnetic resonance angiography machine (MRA), a magnetic resonance imaging machine (MRI), a CT scan, an ultrasound machine and the like), a navigation device, a receiver of the global positioning system (GPS), an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), an information and entertainment device in the vehicle, an electronic equipment for a ship (for example, a navigation equipment and / or a gyro), an avionics equipment, a safety equipment, a vehicle main unit, an industrial or domestic robot, a box Automatic ero (ATM), a point of sale device (POS) or an internet of things device (for example, a light bulb, several sensors, an electronic meter, a gas meter, a sprinkler, a fire alarm, a thermostat, a lamppost, a toaster, sports equipment, a hot water tank, a heater, a boiler and the like)

An electronic device may also include at least one of a piece of furniture or a building / structure, an electronic card, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various measuring instruments (for example, a water meter, an electricity meter, a gas meter, a wave meter, and the like).

An electronic device may also include a combination of one or more of the devices mentioned above.

In addition, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that an electronic device is not limited to the aforementioned examples.

Here, the term "user" may indicate a person using an electronic device or a device (for example, an artificial intelligence electronic device) that uses the electronic device.

An electronic device from a single radio environment can provide long-term evolution (LTE) service using post-fall switching circuits (CSFB) that determines whether the paging information of a CS service network is received through an LTE network . When it receives a location signal from the CS service network through the LTE network, the electronic device connects (or accesses) the CS service network (for example, a 2nd generation (2G) / 3rd generation (3G) network )) and provides a voice call service. For example, the 2G network may include one or more of a global system for mobile communications networks (GSM) and a code division multiple access network (CDMA). The 3G network may include one or more of a broadband CDMA network (WCDMA), a synchronous time division CDMA network (TD-SCDMA) and an optimized evolution data network (EV-DO). Alternatively, the electronic device of the single radio environment can provide LTE service using single radio LTE (SRLTE) which determines whether the search information is periodically received by switching all radio resources (eg, reception antennas) for the network CS services (for example, the 2G / 3G network). Upon receiving the location signal of the CS service network, the electronic device provides the voice call service by connecting the CS service network (for example, the 2G / 3G network).

Alternatively, the electronic device of the single radio environment can provide LTE service using only dual radio system (SRDS) that determines whether the search information is received by periodic switching of some of the radio resources (eg, reception antennas) to the CS network service (for example, the 2G / 3G network). Upon receiving the location signal of the CS service network, the electronic device provides the voice call service by connecting the CS service network (for example, the 2G / 3G network).

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

With reference to FIG. 1, an electronic device 100 includes a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an input / output interface 150, a display 160 and a communication interface 170. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components or further include another component.

Bus 110 includes a circuit for connecting the components (for example, processor 120, memory 130, input / output interface 150, display 160, and communication interface 170) and communication delivery (for example, a control message) between them.

The processor 120 includes one or more of a CPU, an AP, and a communication processor (CP). The processor 120 processes an operation or data on the control and / or communication with another component of the electronic device 100.

The processor 120, which is connected to the LTE network, determines whether a call is connected through the CS service network using the caller identification information (for example, a calling phone number) of the CS service network (for example, the 2G / 3G network). For example, processor 120 receives incoming call information (for example, a notification message CS or a search request message) from the service network CS through the LTE network (for example, CSFB). For example, the processor 120 that is connected to the LTE network receives information from the incoming call (for example, a search request message) through the service network CS (for example, SRLTE).

When the incoming call information (for example, a CS notification message or a search request message) is received from the CS service network through the LTE network, the processor 120 obtains the call identification information from the Incoming call information. The processor 120 displays the caller's identification information on its screen 160. The processor 120 determines whether the call should be connected based on the input information corresponding to the caller's identification information shown in the call. screen 160. For example, when detecting input information corresponding to an incoming call rejection, through the input / output interface 150, the processor 120 restricts the voice call connection and maintains the LTE network connection. For example, when input information corresponding to an incoming call acceptance is detected, through the input / output interface 150, the processor 120 connects the voice call by connecting to the service network CS.

When the incoming incoming information (for example, a CS notification message or a search request message) is received from the CS service network through the LTE network, the processor 120 obtains the call identification information from the information of the incoming call. The processor 120 determines whether the call should be connected by comparing the caller's identification information with a reception checklist. For example, when the caller's identification information is included in a first reception control list (for example, a blacklist), the processor 120 restricts the connection of voice calls and maintains the connection to the LTE network . For example, when the caller's identification information is not included in the first reception control list (for example, the blacklist), the processor 120 connects the voice call when connecting to the service network CS. For example, when the caller's identification information is included in a second reception control list (for example, a white list), the processor 120 connects the voice call by connecting to the service network CS.

When the incoming call information (for example, a search request message) is received from the CS service network through the LTE network, the processor 120 transmits an incoming call response message (for example, an incoming message). search response) to the CS service network. The processor 120 suspends the LTE service and receives the caller's identification information (for example, a CS call configuration message) from the CS service network. The processor 120 determines whether to connect the call by comparing the caller's identification information with the reception checklist. For example, when the caller's identification information is included in the first reception control list (for example, the blacklist), the processor 120 restricts the voice call connection and resumes the LTE network connection. For example, when the caller's identification information is not included in the first reception control list (for example, the blacklist), the processor 120 connects the voice call when connecting to the service network CS. For example, when the caller's identification information is included in the second reception control list (for example, the white list), the processor 120 connects the voice call when connecting to the service network CS.

Memory 130 may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory. Memory 130 stores commands or data (for example, the reception control list) related to at least one other component of electronic device 100. Memory 130 may store software and / or a program 140. Program 140 may include, for example, a core 141, middleware 143, an application programming interface (API) 145, and / or application programs 147 (or " Applications"). At least part of core 141, middleware 143 and API 145 may be called operating systems (OS).

The core 141 controls or manages the system resources (for example, bus 110, processor 120, or in memory 130) that is used to perform an operation or function implemented by the other programs (for example, middleware 143, API 145, or applications 147). In addition, core 141 provides an interface through which middleware 143, API 145 or applications 147 connect the individual elements of electronic device 100 to control or manage system resources.

Middleware 143 functions as an intermediary to allow API 145 or applications 147 to communicate with kernel 141 to exchange data.

In addition, middleware 143 processes one or more requests for tasks received from applications 147 according to their priorities. For example, middleware 143 assigns priorities for the use of system resources (for example, bus 110, processor 120, memory 130 and the like) of electronic device 100, at least one of applications 147. For example , middleware 143 can perform the scheduling or load balancing on one or more task requests by processing the one or more task requests according to the priorities assigned to it.

API 145 is an interface through which applications 147 control functions provided from kernel 141 or middleware 143, and can include at least one interface or function (for example, an instruction) for file control, control of the window, image processing, text control, and the like.

The input / output interface 150 functions as an interface that transfers instructions or data input from a user or other external device to the other element (s) of the electronic device 100. In addition, the input / output interface 150 sends the instructions or data received from the other elements of the electronic device 100 to the user or an external electronic device.

The screen 160 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) screen, an organic LED display (OLED), a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) screen, an electronic paper screen and the me like. Screen 160 shows various types of content (for example, text, images, videos, icons, symbols and the like) for the user. The screen 160 may include a touch screen and receive, for example, a touch, a gesture, proximity, a floating input and the like, using an electronic pen or the user's body part. Screen 160 can display a web page.

The communication interface 170 may establish a communication between the electronic device 100 and an external electronic device (for example, a first external electronic device 102, a second external electronic device 104, or a server 106). For example, the communication interface 170 can communicate with the first external electronic device 102 through a wireless communication or a cable communication 164, and also communicate with the second external electronic device 104, or the server 106 in connection to a network 162 via wireless communication or cable communication. For example, wireless communication may conform to a cellular communication protocol that includes at least one of LTE, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), CDMA, WCDMA, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Wireless Broadband (WiBro) and GSM.

Cable communication may include at least one universal serial bus (USB), high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), recommended standard 232 (RS-232), and ordinary telephone service (POTS).

The network 162 may include at least one of the telecommunications networks, for example, a computer network (for example, a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)), the Internet, a telephone network , and the like.

The electronic device 100 provides the LTE service in the single radio environment by using at least one functionally or physically separate module from the processor 120. Several embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to a screen that includes an arcuate area or curved and applied to a housing of an electronic device, in which a nonmetallic member and a metallic member (for example, a metal crimp) are formed through dual injection molding, but are not limited thereto. For example, the screen can be applied to a housing, in which a metallic member or a non-metallic member is formed of a single material.

Each of the first external electronic device 102 and the second external electronic device 104 may be a type of device that is the same as or different from the electronic device 101. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, server 106 may include a group of one or more servers. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, all or some of the operations to be performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by another electronic device or a plurality of other electronic devices (for example, the first external electronic device 102 and the second external electronic device 104 or server 106). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the case where the electronic device 101 should perform a certain function or service automatically or by request, the electronic device 101 may request some functions associated with it from the other devices. electronic devices (for example, the first external electronic device 102 and the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106) instead of or in addition to executing the function or the service itself. The other electronic devices (for example, the first external electronic device 102 and the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106) can execute the requested functions or additional functions, and can transmit the results to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the requested functions or services by processing the results received as they are or additionally. For this purpose, for example, a cloud computing technique, a distributed computing technique or a client-server computing technique can be used.

Several embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to a screen that includes an arcuate or curved area and is applied to a housing of an electronic device, in which a nonmetal member and a metallic member (eg, a metallic crimp) they are formed through dual injection molding, but are not limited thereto. For example, the screen can be applied to a housing, in which a metallic member or a non-metallic member is formed of a single material.

Figure 2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2C illustrates views obtained through the display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 2A to 2C, a screen 201 can be installed on a front surface 2001 of an electronic device 200. A receiver 202 for receiving a voice from a counterpart may be arranged on the upper side of the screen 201. A microphone device 203 for transmitting a voice from a user of the electronic device to the counterpart may be arranged on the bottom side of the screen 201.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the components for performing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be arranged around the receiver 202. The components may include at least one sensor module 204. The sensor module 204 may include at least one of, for example, an illuminance sensor (for example, an optical sensor), a proximity sensor (for example, an optical sensor), an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor and the like. . In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the components may include a front camera device 205. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the components may include an indicator 206 to inform the user of the status information of the electronic device 200.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may include a metallic crimping 220 as a metal housing. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic crimping 220 may be disposed along the outer periphery of the electronic device 200 and may be arranged to extend up to at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device 200, which is continuous to the outer periphery. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic crimping 220 defines at least a portion of the thickness of the electronic device 200 along the outer periphery of the electronic device 200, and can be formed in a closed loop form. However, without being limited thereto, the metallic crimping 220 may be formed in a manner that contributes to at least a portion of the thickness of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic crimping 220 may only be arranged in a part or more of the outer periphery of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the metallic crimping 220 can contribute to a part of the housing of the electronic device 200, the remaining portion of the housing can be replaced by a non-metallic material. In such a case, the housing can be formed in a molded manner by inserting the nonmetallic member to the metallic crimping 220. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic crimping 220 may include one or more cutting portions 225 and 226, so that a unit crimping portion separated by the cutting portions 225 and 226 can be used as an antenna radiator . In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, an upper crimping portion 223 may be configured as a unit crimping portion by a pair of cutting portions 225 that are formed in a certain range. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a lower crimping portion 224 may be configured as a unit crimping portion by a pair of cutting portions 226 that are formed in a certain range. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cutting portions 225 and 226 may be formed in unison when the nonmetallic member is molded by insertion to the metallic member.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the metallic crimping 220 may have a closed loop shape along the outer periphery and may be arranged so as to contribute to the entire thickness of the electronic device 200. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from its front side, the metal crimping 220 may include a left crimping portion 221, a right crimping portion 222, an upper crimping portion 223 and a 224 portion lower crimp.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, various electronic components may be arranged in the lower crimping portion 224 of the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a speaker device 208 may be arranged on one side of the microphone device 203. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, on the other side of the microphone device 203, an interface connector port 207 may be arranged to perform a data transmission / reception function with respect to an external device and to charge the device 200 electronic when receiving an external energy applied to it. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, on one side of port 207 of the interface connector, an ear hole 209 may be provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the entire microphone device 203, the speaker device 208, the interface connector port 207 and the ear hole 209 as described above may be disposed within the area of the part of crimping the unit which is formed by a pair of cutting portions 226 arranged in the lower crimping portion 224. However, without limitation, at least one of the electronic components described above may be disposed in the area that includes the cutting portion 226, or it may be arranged outside the crimping part of the unit.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, various electronic components may also be arranged in the upper crimping portion 223 of the electronic device 200. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a plug-in device 216 for inserting an external card-type device can be provided in the upper crimping portion 223. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug-in device 216 can accommodate at least one of an inherent identification card (ID) for the electronic device (for example, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card or a User Identity Module (UIM)), and a memory card to expand a storage space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an infrared sensor module 218 can be arranged on one side of the plug device 216, and a microphone device 217 can be arranged on one side of the infrared sensor module 218. assistant. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the entire power outlet device 216, the infrared sensor module 218 and the auxiliary microphone device 217 may be disposed within the area of the crimping part of the unit formed by a pair of cutting portions 225 that are arranged in the upper crimping portion 223. However, without being limited thereto, at least one of the electronic components mentioned above may be disposed in the area that includes the cutting portion 225, or it may be disposed outside the cutting portion.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more first side keys 211 may be arranged in the left crimping portion 221 of the metallic crimping 220. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pair of first lateral keys 211 may be arranged in the left crimping portion 221 to partially protrude to contribute to the execution of a volume up / down function, a scroll function and the like . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more lateral keys 212 may be arranged in the right crimping portion 222 of the metallic crimping 220. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second side key 212 may be configured to perform an on / off function, an on / off function of the electronic device, and the like. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one key 210 may be arranged in at least a portion of the lower area, except for the screen on the front surface 2001 of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the key 210 may perform a start key function. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fingerprint recognition sensor device may be disposed on the upper surface of the start key. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the start key can be configured to perform a first function (a return function of the start screen, an activate / suspend function, etc.) by physically pressing the start key, and to perform a second function (for example, a fingerprint recognition function) by sliding the upper surface of the start key. Although not illustrated, touch pads can be placed to the left and right of the 210 key to perform a touch function.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a rear camera device 213 may be disposed on the rear surface 2002 of the electronic device 200, and one or more electronic components 214 may be arranged on one side of the rear camera device 213. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, electronic components 214 may include at least one of an illuminance sensor (for example, an optical sensor), a proximity sensor (for example, an optical sensor), an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a heart rate sensor, a flash device, and the like.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the front surface 2001, on which the screen 201 is provided, may include a flat 2011 portion, and a left arcuate portion 2012 and a right arched portion 2013 that are formed on the left and right of the flat 2011 portion, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front surface 2001 of the electronic device 200 may include a screen area 201 and the other areas (eg, a black matrix area (BM)) using a single window. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the left and right arcuate portions 2012 and 2013 may be formed to extend in an x-axis direction of the electronic device 200 of Figure 2A of the flat portion 2011. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the left and right arched portions 2012 and 2013 can be configured as part of the side surfaces of the electronic device 200. In such a case, the left and right arcuate portions 2012 and 2013 can be configured as the lateral surfaces of the electronic device 200 together with the left and right crimping portions 221 and 222 of the metallic crimping 220, respectively. However, without being limited thereto, the front surface 2001, on which the screen 201 is provided, may include at least one of the left and right arched portions 2012 and 2013. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the front surface 2001 may be configured to include only the left arched portion 2012 along the flat portion 2011, or to include only the right arched portion 2013 along the flat portion 2011 .

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the front surface 2001 may include a flexible display module that is applied to at least a portion of the window that includes the 2012 and 2013 arched portions left and right thereof, and the lower side of the window. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the area that includes the flexible display module can be configured as a display area 201. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the window may be formed in a manner in which the top and rear surfaces thereof fold simultaneously (hereinafter, a "type three-dimensional (3 D) "). Without being limited to this, the window can be formed in a way in which the left and right portions of the upper surface are formed in a curved shape and the rear surface is formed in a flat shape (in hereinafter, "two and a half dimensional type (2.5 D)"). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the window may be formed of a transparent glass material (for example, a sapphire glass) or a transparent synthetic resin material.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 can control the display module in order to selectively display information. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 can control the display module to configure a screen only in the flat portion 2011. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 can control the display module to configure a screen by means of any of the 2012 and 2013 portions arched left and right together with the flat portion 2011. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 can control the display module to configure a screen for at least one of the 2012 and 2013 arched portions left and right, excluding the flat portion 2011.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the rear surface 2002 of the electronic device 200 may also be fully formed by a window 215. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear surface 2002 may include a flat portion 2151 that is substantially formed in the central portion to be the center, and a left arched portion 2152 and a right arched portion 2153, which are formed to the left and right of the flat portion 2151, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, window 215 may be configured in type 2.5 D in which the left and right arched portions 2152 and 2153 of the outer surface are formed in a curved shape and the rear surface is formed Like a flat surface. However, without being limited thereto, the window 215 can be formed in the type 3 D similar to the window arranged on the front surface 2001. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the left and right arched portions 2152 and 2153 can be configured as part of the side surfaces of the electronic device 200. In such a case, the left and right arcuate portions 2152 and 2153 can be configured as the lateral surfaces of the electronic device 200 together with the left and right crimping portions 221, 222 of the metallic crimping 220. However, without being limited thereto, the subsequent surface 2002 may include only at least one of the left and right arched portions 2152 and 2153. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear surface 2002 may be configured to include only the left arcuate portion 2152 along the flat portion 2151, or to include only the right arched portion 2153 along the flat portion 2151 .

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the left and right corner portions of the upper side and the left and right corner portions of the lower side of the front surface 2001 may be formed to be inclined simultaneously in the direction of the axis x, the direction of the y-axis, and the direction of the z-axis in Figure 2A while the window is arched. In this way, the left and right corner portions of the upper side and the left and right corner portions of the lower side of the metal crimp 220 can be formed such that their heights gradually decrease towards the lateral surfaces, respectively.

While a metal crimp, which is configured as a part of the electronic device housing, has been illustrated and described above, several embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, several metal members arranged in the electronic device may be used for various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure in a disassembled state. Hereinafter, the electronic device illustrated in Figure 3 may be an electronic device that is the same as the electronic device 200 described above.

With reference to FIG. 3, an electronic device 300 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 360, a support 320, a display module 330 and a front window 340, which can be arranged sequentially on the upper side of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a wireless power transmission / reception member 380 and a rear window 350, which can be arranged sequentially on the bottom side of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery pack 370 is housed in a housing space 311 of the battery pack 370, which is formed in the housing 310, and may be arranged to avoid PCB 360. According to a In carrying out the present disclosure, the battery pack 370 and the PCB 360 can be arranged in parallel so that they do not overlap each other. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display module 330 can be fixed to the support 320, and the front window 340 can be fixed by joining the support 320 by a first adhesive element 391. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear window 350 can be fixed by attaching to the housing 310 by a second adhesive element 392.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the front window 340 may include a flat portion 3401, and a left arched portion 3402 and a right arched portion 3403, which are arched in opposite directions from the flat portion 3401. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the Front window 340 is positioned in the electronic device 300 to form the front surface, and is formed of a transparent material to show a screen presented by the screen module 330 and to provide an input / output window for various sensors. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, while illustrating a way in which the left and right arcuate portions 3402 and 3403 are formed in type 3 D, a form in which the upper and lower portions, as well, can be applied as the left and right portions are of a single curve or a way in which the upper, lower, left and right portions have double curvature. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a touch panel can be additionally arranged on the rear surface of the front window 340 and can receive a touch input signal from the outside.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display module 330 may also be formed in a manner corresponding to that of the front window 340 (a shape having a curvature corresponding to that of the front window 340). In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display module 330 may include a flat portion 3301, and the arched portions 3302 and 3303 left and right to the left and right of the flat portion 3301. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible display module such as display module 330 can be used. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the case of a window in a type in which the rear surface of the front window 340 is formed in a flat form (hereinafter, type 2D or type 2.5 D ), since the rear surface of the front window 340 is flat, an ordinary LCD screen or an active matrix of the touch screen panel (TSP) can be applied in the OLED (AMOLED) (OCTA) cell.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first adhesive member 391 is a component for fixing the front window 340 to a support 320 that is disposed within the electronic device 300, and can be a type of tape, such as a double-sided tape, or a liquid adhesive layer, as a joint. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the double-sided tape is applied as the first adhesive member 391, a general polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or a functional base can be applied as the internal base of the adhesive member 391. For example, by using a base formed by a type of foam or shock resistant fabric material to reinforce shock resistance, it is possible to prevent the front window from being destroyed by external impact.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support 320 may be used as a component for reinforcing the entire stiffness of the electronic device 300 by being disposed within the electronic device 300. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, support 320 may be formed by at least one metal selected from aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg) and STS. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support 320 may be formed by a very rigid plastic, in which the glass fibers are contained, or may be formed by a combination of a metal and a plastic. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a metallic member and a nonmetallic member are used in combination, the support 320 may be formed by insert molding of the nonmetallic member to the metallic member. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support 320 is placed on the rear surface of the display module 330. The support 320 can have a shape (curvature) that is similar to the shape of the back surface of the display module 330 and can support the display module 330. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, between the support 320 and the screen module 330, an elastic member, such as a sponge or a rubber and an adhesive layer, such as a double-sided tape or a type of sheet, such as a single-sided tape, it can be additionally arranged to protect the display module 330. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a section of the support 320 may further include a slot orifice area 321 to secure a component mounting space or a marginal space based on a change of a component during use, as the swelling of the battery pack 370. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as necessary, a sheet metal or composite material can be added to the corresponding hole area 321 to reinforce the internal stiffness, or an auxiliary device to improve a thermal characteristic, a characteristic of the antenna, and the like, can be additionally provided in the hole area 321. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support 320 can be attached to the housing (for example, the back box) 310 to form a space therein, and at least one electronic component can be arranged in said space. The at least one electronic component may include a 360 PCB. However, without being limited thereto, the at least one electronic component may include an antenna device, a sound device, a power supply device, a sensor device and the like. , in addition to the PCB 360.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the battery pack 370 can supply power to the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, one surface of the battery pack 370 may be close to the display module 330 and the other surface may be close to the rear window 350, so that when the battery pack 370 swells during load, counterpart objects can be deformed or destroyed. To avoid this, a space (swelling space) can be provided between the battery pack 370 and the counterpart objects (for example, the display module 330 and the rear window 350) to protect the counterpart objects. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery pack 370 may be arranged in an integrated manner with the electronic device 300. However, without being limited thereto, when the rear window 350 is implemented to be able to be coupled to / disengaged from the electronic device 300, the battery pack 370 can be implemented to be able to be coupled / decoupled.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing 310 forms the exterior of the electronic device 300 (for example, side surfaces that include a metal crimp), and can be coupled to the support 320 so that they form an internal space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a front window 340 may be disposed on the front surface of the housing 310, and a rear window 350 may be disposed on the rear surface of the housing 310. However, without being limited thereto , the rear surface of the housing 310 can be implemented in various ways by molding a synthetic resin, or using a metal, a composite of a metal and a synthetic resin, and the like. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a space between structures formed by the housing 310 and the rear window 350 can prevent the destruction of the rear window 350 of the secondary impact by an internal structure when an external impact occurs, such as the fall of the electronic device 300.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wireless power transmission / reception member 380 may be disposed on the rear surface of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transmission / reception member 380 of the wireless energy mainly has a thin film form and is arranged by being attached to a surface of an internally assembled component or an area of the inner surface of the housing 310, in particular to an area that is generally near the window 350 later. The wireless power transmission / reception member 380 includes a structure that forms a contact with the PCB 360 inside the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 380 may be integrated or attached as a component of the battery pack 370, and the like, or a part of the housing 310, and can be provided in the form of being attached to both a component and the housing 310.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second adhesive member 392 is a component that fixes the rear window 350 to the housing 310 and can be applied in a manner similar to that of the first adhesive member 391 described above.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the rear window 350 may be applied in a manner similar to that of the front window 340. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front surface (the surface exposed to the outside) of the rear window 350 can be formed in a curvature that is more inclined than goes to the left and right ends. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear surface of the rear window 350 can be formed on a flat surface to be attached to the housing 310 by the second adhesive member 392.

Figure 4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device in the assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of a main portion of Figure 4A), in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 4A and 4B, the support 320 can be fixed to the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 310 can be formed by injection molding of a non-metallic member 313 (eg, polycarbonate (PC)) to 312 metal setting. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display module 330 may be fixed to the front surface of the support 320, and the front window 340 may be disposed on the display module 330. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front window 340 may be fixed by attaching to the support 320 by the first adhesive member 391 adjacent to one end of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front window 340 may be fixed by attaching to the support 320 by means of the first adhesive member 391 so that it corresponds to its shape at the end of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front window 340 can be fixed by fixing it to the support 320 by means of the First adhesive member 391 while supported by the end of the housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front window 340 may have a uniform thickness and may be formed in a shape having a certain curvature. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, all flat portions and the left and right arcuate portions of the front window 340 may be formed to have a certain thickness.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the rear window 350 may also be fixed to the housing 310 by the second adhesive member 392. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear window 350 may be formed to have a thickness that is reduced towards the left and right edges (a shape that is formed in the 2.5 D type).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the space between the support 320 and the housing 310, an electronic component, such as PCB 360, can be accommodated, and the battery pack 370 can be arranged in parallel with the PCB 360 to avoid PCB 360.

Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of a main portion illustrating an electronic device, which includes opaque layers, in an assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. With reference to Figure 4C, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, opaque layers 393 and 394 may be disposed between the rear surface of the front window 340 and the screen module 330 and between the housing 310 and the rear surface of the rear window 350, respectively, to hide the inside of the device 300 electronic. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the opaque layer 394 disposed in the front window 340 may be applied to the area (for example, the BM area), excluding the screen area. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, opaque layers 393 and 394 can be implemented through a process, such as printing, vapor deposition or painting, or a subsidiary material, such as a film-like sheet, can be additionally bonded to the same. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sheet may include various forms of patterns on a surface thereof, which are formed through various processes, such as molding, printing and ultraviolet (UV) painting. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sheet can be applied not only to the rear window 350, but also to the front window 340. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light transmittance of the window itself can be decreased by coloring the window glass itself, or the aesthetics can be improved by applying several colors to it. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, on the rear surface of the rear window 350, one or more electronic components may be additionally arranged. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, electronic components may include an input device, such as a touch panel, and a charging device, such as a wireless charging module, a communication module, such as a field communication antenna near (NFC), or a display module can be removed additionally.

Figures 5A to 5C are views illustrating a front window in the assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 5A to 5C, each of the front window 340 and the rear window 350 have an outer edge portion, and a single housing 310 can be implemented to enclose the edge portions of the front windows 340 and 350 and later. The housing 310 may include a front opening portion 314 and a rear opening portion 315, and the front window 340 and the rear window 350 can be seated in the front and rear opening portions 314 and 315, respectively. The front window 340 may have a shape that is implemented by folding a flat glass while heat / pressure is applied thereto, and in a cross-sectional view, the tip end of the edge portion of the front window 340 may be implemented in orthogonal shape to the window surface. The surface of the housing 310, which is near the tip end of the edge portion of the front window 340, can be implemented in a manner that is parallel to the edge portion.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tip end of the edge portion of the front window 340 can be manufactured in various ways through processing, and corresponding to this, the housing 310 can have an assembly part which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the tip end. For example, as shown in Figures 5B, the tip end face can be processed to have a wedge shape 341 in cross section, whose sides are parallel to the X axis and the Y axis, respectively, instead of a shape of slope, and the shape of a seat portion 3121 of the housing can be implemented to correspond to the processed wedge shape 341. In another example, as illustrated in Figure 5C, the tip end face can be processed to have a wedge shape in cross section, whose sides are parallel to the X axis and the Y axis, respectively, instead of a shape of slope and a separate interface member 396 can be added between window 340 and housing 310. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, interface member 396 can first be attached to window 340 so that it can be easily assembled. to the housing 310. The interface member 396 may have the form of enclosing the edge portion of the window 340 to protect the edge portion of the window 340 against external impact. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface member 396 may be disposed along the outer periphery of the electronic device 300 so that a portion of the interface member 396 may be exposed to improve the aesthetic sensation of the device 300 electronic. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface member 396 may be formed of a plastic material, such as PC or PC-fiberglass (GF). Alternatively, the interface member 396 may be formed of an elastic material, such as rubber or urethane.

Figure 6 is a view illustrating a manufacturing process of a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 6, a housing 604 can be manufactured through a process as follows. In the first operation, a metal 601 is provided, such as Al or Mg, and a portion to be filled can be processed by injection molding of the housing and the main shapes. Processing can be performed not only through a computerized numerical control (CNC), but also through any other processing apparatus or procedure. In the second operation, a processed insert portion may be inserted into a mold to advance in injection molding 602. The areas required for injection molding in the housing 604, such as a part for antenna radiation and a part for preventing electric shock, can be manufactured through insert molding. In the third operation, it is possible to further process a form further with a product that has been completely molded 603 by insertion. In such an operation, the metal and a molded product can be processed simultaneously, and only one of the metal and the molded product can be processed. In such an operation, the processing of the operations in the corner portions of the housing (see Figures 7A to 7C) can progress. In the fourth operation, the operations described above are completed and, therefore, a complete product can be provided (a housing that includes a member metallic and a nonmetallic member that are dual injection molded).

Fig. 7A is a configuration view illustrating a housing by dual injection molding in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7B is a perspective view of a main portion illustrating a part in which a housing and a support are coupled to each other in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7C is a perspective view of a main portion illustrating a portion of a support that is coupled to a coupling portion of the housing in Figure 7B, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

With reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C, a housing 700 can be provided, in which a nonmetallic member 720 is insert molded to a metallic member 710. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge portions of the housing 700 (the portions illustrated by dotted lines in the four corner portions in Figure 7A) can be formed in a manner corresponding to the edge portions of the front window More particularly, each of the corner portions can be implemented in a curved shape, which is changed in the directions of the three axes of the X, Y and Z axes. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the housing 700 It is manufactured by injection molding, the shapes of the corner portions and the inner portions of the corner portions can be easily manufactured according to the cavity shapes of a manufactured mold. However, when the housing is manufactured with a metal, it is difficult to process the shape of each of the corner portions in a curved shape, which is changed in the directions of the three axes of the X, Y and Z axes. More particularly , the inner portion of each of the corner portions is a portion that is matched in shape with the support, and can cause an assembly problem due to a processing deviation, and the like when processed as a 3-dimensional curved surface .

Therefore, when the inner portion of each corner of the housing 700 is formed in a single flat shape to facilitate assembly and reduce a processing deviation, the processed area can be extended so that the processing time increases, and the deformation can be caused in the product according to the processing. Therefore, by processing the inner portion of each corner portion step by step so that the inner portion has a plurality of operating portions 701 to 704, it is possible to reduce the processing deviation that occurs during the processing of a curved surface in 3 dimensions, and improve the long processing time required to process a final surface, product deformation and the like. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a counterpart (for example, support 730) that is matched in shape with housing 700 can also be processed to have a plurality of corresponding operative portions 731 to 734. Through this, by making the corner portions of the housing and the corner portions of the support strongly engage with each other, it is possible to prevent the electronic device from distorting, and by minimizing the deformation of the electronic device when applying a external impact to it, it is possible to prevent the front and rear windows from being destroyed, as well as the display module of the electronic device.

Figure 8A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which a wireless power transmission / reception member is applied to an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8B is a view illustrating a housing to which a wireless power transmission / reception member is applied in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8C is a cross-sectional view illustrating a main portion in a state in which a wireless power transmission / reception member is electrically connected to a PCB according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C, a wireless power transmission / reception member 810 may be arranged such that the wireless power transmission / reception member 810 is oriented towards the rear window on a portion of a housing 800 and a battery 830 (corresponding to battery pack 370 of figure 3). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 810 can be a wireless charging module, or a communication module, such as a magnetic security transmission / NFC antenna (MST).

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing 800 may include an opening 801 for the housing of the battery pack 830, and one or more flanges 8011 and 8012 may be formed to protrude in the direction of the opening 801 at along the periphery of the opening 801. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 810 can be arranged in a manner that joins the flanges 8011 and 8012 and the surface of the package 830 of drums.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 810 may be formed in the form of a thin film, and may include a plurality of coil type antenna radiators. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of antenna radiators can be wound in several ways (for example, spirally shaped) in accordance with the characteristic of a corresponding communication module. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of coil-type antenna radiators can be arranged in the same plane on a film to be parallel to each other.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 810 may include a body portion 811 to be arranged in the flanges 8011 and 8012 of the opening 801 and a portion of the surface of the package 830 of battery, a portion 812 of tail removed from body portion 811, and a contact portion 813 removed from body portion 811. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the contact portion 813 may be arranged to correspond to a plurality of contact terminals 821 mounted on a PCB 820. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the body portion 811 is disposed flush with the front surface of the housing 800 or above the front surface, the contact portion 813 may be arranged on the rear surface of the housing 800 to be in physical contact with the contact terminals 821 of the PCB 820 that is placed under the contact portion 813.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of electronic components 802 and 803 may be mounted in the housing 800, and the tail portion 812 may be arranged to accommodate the electronic components 802 and 803. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tail portion 812 may include an interior space, and the wireless power transmission / reception member 811 may be arranged so that the electronic components 802 and 803 are disposed within the interior space. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic components may include the rear 802 camera described above, various sensor modules and a flash device 803.

Figure 8D is a configuration view illustrating a wireless power transmission / reception member 840 in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 8D, the wireless power transmission / reception member 840 may include the body portion 841 applied to an opening of the housing, the tail portion 842 removed from the body portion 841 to have a certain interior space , and the contact portion 843 removed from the body portion 841 must be in electrical and physical contact with the contact terminals of the PCB.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the wireless power transmission / reception member 840 can be formed in one type of film, and can be arranged such that a plurality of coil-type antenna radiators are arranged in the same plane to be separated from each other. Each of the antenna radiators may be connected to the contact portion 843. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the body portion 841, a coil-type wireless charging antenna radiator 845 for use in wireless power charging (WPC) can be spirally wound around the central portion of 841 body portion. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the body portion 841, a coil-type antenna radiator 846 for use in MST may be arranged to surround the coil-type wireless charging antenna radiator 845. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a coil-type antenna radiator 847 for use in NFC can be arranged in a spiral type along the tail portion 842. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the coil-type antenna radiators 845, 846, 847 can be arranged in the same plane of a film to separate from each other.

Figures 9A to 9B are views illustrating a front window in the assembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, an electronic device 900, which includes a screen with a curved area as described above, may not be equipped with physical buttons on its lateral surfaces, since the left and right curvatures of the front windows and later increase. In such a case, a structure that is capable of implementing side key functions may be required in the arched portions to the left and right of the screen area that occupies the side spaces of the electronic device 900. In such a case, in an area "A" in Figure 9A, a corresponding function can be performed by an operation as illustrated in Figure 9B, in addition to a touch function corresponding to a side key function. Said function may include a volume up / down function, an on / off function, an on / off function, a power supply / cut-off function, and the like.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, such a finger contact recognition procedure allows recognition by a capacitive contact procedure similar to the screen, and can be implemented by separately mounting a pressure sensor on the rear surface of the window in an additional procedure. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, to allow the user to know a finger touch and a volume control, the transfer of feedback related to the operation to the user can be performed using a vibration motor or a sound device.

Figures 10A and 10B are views illustrating various forms of front windows applied to an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 10A and 10B, each of the front windows 1010 and 1020 is placed on the front of an electronic device to form the front surface. Each of the windows 1010 and 1020 can be formed of a transparent material to show a screen that is presented by a screen module, and can provide an input / output window of several sensor modules.

With reference to Figure 10A, the front window 1010 may include arcuate portions that are formed by folding an upper area 1012 and a lower area 1013 with reference to a screen area 1011. In such a case, a screen module corresponding to the front window 1010 can also be formed in the corresponding form.

With reference to Figure 10B, the front window 1020 may include arcuate portions formed by folding a left area 1022, a right area 1023, an upper area 1024 and a lower area 1025 with reference to the screen area 1021. In addition, in such a case, a display module corresponding to the front window can be arranged accordingly.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the front windows 1010 and 1020 described above can be formed as a 3 D type, in which the thickness from the screen area to the arched areas is uniform, or it can be formed in a 2.5 D type, in which the front surface of each of the front windows 1010 and 1020 has a curvature, and the rear surface has a flat shape.

Figure 11A is a perspective view from the front side of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 11B is a perspective view from the rear side of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 11C illustrates views obtained by the display of an electronic device in several directions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

As best illustrated in Figures 11A to 11C it is generally similar to the configuration illustrated in Figures 2A to 2C, except for the configuration of the front window and the rear window. Consequently, descriptions of the overlapping technical contents will be omitted.

With reference to Figures 11A to 11C, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device 1100 may include a front surface 1101 that may be formed by a transparent window. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front surface 1101 may include a screen area 1110. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front surface 1101 may include a flat portion 1111, and a left arched portion 1112 and a right arched portion 1113, which are formed by bending the left and right areas with reference to the flat portion 1111 respectively.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 1100 may include a rear surface 1102, which may also be formed by a transparent window. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear surface 1102 may include a flat portion 1121, and a left arcuate portion 1122 and a right arcuate portion 1123, which are formed by bending the left and right areas with reference to the flat portion 1121 respectively.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the left and right arcuate portions 1112 and 1113 of the front surface 1101, and left and right arcuate portions 1112 and 1113 of the rear surface 1102 may be formed such that the folded sizes of They are equal to each other. However, without limitation, the left and right arcuate portions 1112 and 1113 of the front surface 1101 and left and right arcuate portions 1122 and 1123 of the rear surface 1102 can be formed so that at least one of them has a size different. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the windows of the front surface 1101 and the rear surface 1102 can be formed in the type 3 D or type 2.5 D described above.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a transparent front glass cover that includes a flat surface that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a flat rear glass cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal crimp that surrounds a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the front glass cover.

The front glass cover includes a first curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the flat surface, and a second curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the flat surface and forms opposite the first curved surface. The flexible display device includes a touch screen that extends along the first curved surface, the flat surface and the second curved surface. The metal crimp includes a first lateral surface that encloses an edge of the first curved surface, a second lateral surface that encloses an edge of the second curved surface, a third lateral surface that interconnects one end of the first lateral surface and one end of the second lateral surface, and a fourth lateral surface that interconnects the other end of the first lateral surface and the other end of the second lateral surface.

The first lateral surface and the second lateral surface have a first height, and the third lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface have a second height that is greater than the first height.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a corner where the first lateral surface and the third lateral surface are interconnected and in a corner where the first lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface are interconnected, the height of the first side the surface can gradually increase from the first height to the second height.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, in a corner where the second lateral surface and the third lateral surface are interconnected and in a corner where the second lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface are interconnected, the height of the second side the surface may gradually increase from the first height to the second height.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a communications receiver speaker that penetrates an opening that is formed through the front glass cover.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a processor and a memory within the space. The memory can store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to display a first screen in a first area of the touch screen, which is placed on the flat surface, a second screen, which differs from the first screen, in a second area of the touch screen, which is placed on the first curved surface, and a third screen, which differs from the first screen, on a third area of the touch screen, which is placed on the second curved surface.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display device may include a single flexible OLED display that extends along the first curved surface, the flat surface and the second curved surface.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a first non-metallic portion and a second non-metallic portion that are formed on the third lateral surface perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the third lateral surface.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include at least one opening in the third lateral surface between the first non-metallic portion and the second non-metallic portion, a SIM tray that is removably inserted into the opening, and an infrared (IR) device that is exposed on the third lateral surface.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, the first non-metallic portion may be located near the first lateral surface and the second non-metallic surface may be located near the second lateral surface, and the IR device may be positioned on a middle portion of the third lateral surface between the first non-metallic portion and the second non-metallic portion.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include an opening that is formed on the third side surface between the first non-metallic portion or the second non-metallic portion and the IR device. The SIM tray can be inserted removably into the opening.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a third non-metallic portion and a fourth non-metallic portion that are formed on the fourth lateral surface perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the fourth lateral surface.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include at least one of an audio device insertion hole, a connector opening and a speaker hole in the fourth lateral surface between the third non-metallic portion and the Fourth non-metallic portion.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third non-metallic portion may be positioned near the first lateral surface and the fourth non-metallic portion may be positioned near the second lateral surface. The opening of the connector can be positioned in a middle portion of the third lateral surface between the third non-metallic portion and the fourth non-metallic portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the insertion hole of the audio device can be placed between the third non-metallic portion and the opening of the connector, and the speaker hole is placed between the fourth non-metallic portion and the opening of the connector

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include at least one of an NFC antenna, a wireless charging coil, and a magnetic emulator antenna within the space near the back glass lid.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include at least one opening and at least one sound control key on the first side surface or the second side surface, the sound control key being configured to be pushed. Through the opening.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may include in addition at least one opening and an ignition key of the second lateral surface or the first lateral surface, which is opposite the first lateral surface or the second lateral surface that includes the sound control key, the ignition key is configured to be pushed through the opening.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a first touch area in a part of the first curved surface and / or a second touch area in a part of the second curved surface. The electronic device can be configured to receive a volume control input through at least one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the volume control input may include a gesture input on a part of the first touch area or the second touch area.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device may further include a first touch area in a part of the first curved surface and / or a second touch area in a part of the second curved surface. The electronic device can be configured to receive an on or off input through at least one of the first touch area and the second touch area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a transparent front glass cover that includes a first flat surface that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a flat rear glass cover that includes a second flat surface which forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a metal crimp surrounding a space formed by the front glass cover and the rear glass cover, and a flexible display device that is embedded in the space and exposed through the cover of front glass

The front glass cover includes a first curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the first flat surface, and a second curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the first flat surface and forms opposite the first curve surface.

The rear glass lid includes a third curved surface that extends from a first side edge of the second flat surface, and a fourth curved surface that extends from a second side edge of the second flat surface and forms opposite the third curve. surface.

The flexible display device includes a touch screen that extends along the first curved surface, the first flat surface, and the second curved surface.

The metal crimp includes a first lateral surface that encloses edges of the first curved surface and the third curved surface, a second lateral surface that encloses edges of the second curved surface and the fourth curved surface, a third lateral surface that interconnects one end of the first lateral surface and one end of the second lateral surface, and a fourth lateral surface that interconnects the other end of the first lateral surface and the other end of the second lateral surface.

The first lateral surface and the second lateral surface have a first height and the third lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface have a second height that is greater than the first height.

Fig. 12A is a configuration view illustrating a battery in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to Fig. 12A, a battery pack 1200 includes a battery cell 1210, a power control module unit (PCM) 1230 arranged in a side area of the upper side of the battery cell 1210 and a portion 1231 of connection terminal that is removed from the 1230 PCM unit and electrically connected to a PCB of an electronic device. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit may be installed in a bag terrace 1220 that is disposed on top of the battery cell 1210. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery pack 1200 may be configured as a battery that is integrally integrated into the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit can perform detection functions, when the battery voltage increases due to a charging voltage and a charging current that is input from the outside, a battery voltage, and cutting and release the charging current so that the battery is not charged at a level that is equal to or greater than an overload voltage set in a module. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit can perform a detection function, when the battery voltage is gradually discharged due to the current consumed outside, the battery voltage, and the cut-off and discharge current discharge so that the battery does not discharge at a level that is equal to or less than a discharge voltage in the module. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit may perform a function of cutting and releasing a load or discharge current such that the current is charged or discharged at a level that is equal to or greater than one overcurrent established in the module due to an abnormal phenomenon of an electronic device or a charging device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals are short-circuited outside the battery pack, a current of approximately 20 times the Battery pack capacity flows instantly. The 1230 PCM unit can perform functions to prevent an accident and protect the battery when the power is cut off.

While a battery pack is arranged in parallel with a PCB in an electronic device (for example, arranged in parallel with the outside of the battery pack), a restriction can be imposed to organize the electronic components according to the mounting space of the battery pack by the PCM unit that is uniformly arranged in the upper portion of the battery pack. For example, due to the shape of the rectangular battery, the battery can occupy a large space in the entire direction of the PCM unit. Therefore, it is necessary to make the disposition of the PCM unit of the battery pack variable to maximize space efficiency according to the assembly of the battery pack, thus contributing to the thinning of the electronic device.

Figure 12B is a configuration view illustrating a state in which the battery pack is applied to a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 12C is a configuration view illustrating a state in which a battery pack is applied to a housing and a PCB of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 12B and 12C, the battery pack 1200 may be mounted in the housing 1251 of the electronic device 1250. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit of the battery pack 1200 is formed to be diverted to one side in the entire length direction, and an electronic component 1240 may be arranged in the area where the unit 1230 PCM is not willing. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit may be arranged in a position where it overlaps the PCB 1260 of the electronic device 1250. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1230 PCM unit may be arranged in a position where it overlaps the PCB 1260 and to avoid the electronic component 1240 that is assembled and protrudes from the PCB 1260. According to a In carrying out the present disclosure, the electronic component 1240 may include a component that piles up and protrudes from the PCB 1260, such as a memory, a processor, several elements, a camera device, several sensor modules (for example, a module of heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor, a flash and the like.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a main portion of an electronic device in a state in which a battery and a PCB overlap each other in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 13, the electronic device 1250 may include the battery pack 1200 mounted thereon. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery cell 1210 of the battery pack 1200 may be mounted in parallel with the PCB 1260 of the electronic device 1250

In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery pack 1200 may be configured such that the 1230 PCM unit is removed a certain length, and can be arranged such that at least a portion of the 1230 PCM unit is overlapped with the 1260 PCB.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the PCM unit 1230 may be disposed at the bottom of the PCB 1260, and various electronic components 1240 and 1242 may be arranged at the top of the PCB 1260. According to a In carrying out the present disclosure, the electronic component may be at least one of a memory, a processor, several elements, a camera device, several sensor modules and a flash device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by placing the 1230 PCM unit to overlap with the 1260 PCB, in the lower area of the 1260 PCB that contributes to the thickness of the battery pack 1200, the window 1254 that includes the screen 1253 and the support 1252 that supports the screen 1253 can be accommodated at least partially.

Figures 14A and 14B are views illustrating a main portion of an electronic device, in which methods of assembling electronic components using the thickness of a battery pack according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated.

With reference to Figures 14A and 14B, throughout the thickness w of the battery pack 1200, the remaining thicknesses w1 and w2, except the thickness of the 1230 PCM unit, can be used as mounting spaces for various components 1240, 1242 and 1255 electronics, including the 1260 PCB of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the upper area of the 1230 PCM unit, the 1260 PCB and the 1240 and 1243 electronic components, such as a memory, a processor, several elements, a camera device, several sensor modules and a Flash device, which is assembled on top of the 1260 PCB, can be removed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, throughout the thickness w of the battery pack 1200, the upper thickness w1, except the thickness of the 1230 PCM unit, can contribute to at least a part of a space, in which the PCB 1260 and electronic components 1240 and 1242, such as a memory, a processor, various elements, a camera device, several sensor modules and a flash device, which are mounted on top of the PCB 1260 can be applied According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the thickness w of the battery pack 1200, the thickness w2 less, except the The thickness of the 1230 PCM unit can contribute at least to a part of a space, in which an electronic component for the screen 1253 and the support 1252 are applied to support the screen 1253.

Figure 15 is a view illustrating a relationship disposed between a PCM unit of a battery pack and electronic components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 15, when a sensor module and a flash device 1542 are arranged under a camera module 1540 as electronic components, the battery cell 1510 of the battery 1500 can be arranged in parallel with the PCB 1560 and the camera device 1540 assembled on PCB 1560. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the 1530 PCM unit of battery 1500 may be arranged to overlap with the sensor module and flash device 1542 that are mounted on PCB 1560 In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor module and flash device 1542 can be mounted on the top of the PCB 1560, and the 1530 PCM unit of the battery 1500 may be arranged on the bottom of the PCB 1560 to overlap with the sensor module and 1542 flash device. Therefore, compared to an existing mounting structure in which the battery 1500 is arranged in parallel with the PCB 1560, it is possible to secure a component mounting space or increase the capacity of the battery cell 1510.

Figure 16 is a configuration view illustrating a relationship disposed between a PCM unit of a battery pack and an electronic component in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 16, a battery cell 1610 of a battery 1600 can be mounted to avoid a 1660 PCB. For example, the battery cell 1610 may be arranged at least in the same plane as the PCB 1660. However, A 1630 PCM unit, which is arranged to be charged on the upper side of the battery cell 1610, may be arranged to be at least partially overlapped and electrically connected to the 1600 PCB. In addition, in the 1660 PCB, a plug device As an electronic 1670 component it can be mounted around an area in which the 1630 PCM unit of the 1600 battery is arranged. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug-in device can accommodate an external card-type device (for example, a SIM card, a UIM card, a card-type memory and the like).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the 1630 PCM unit of the 1600 battery is arranged to overlap with the top of the 1660 PCB, and the socket device is arranged in parallel with the 1630 PCM unit on one side of the 1630 unit PCM so that the lack of wiring space of the 1660 PCB, which is due to the 1630 PCM unit of the 1600 battery, can be addressed.

Figures 17A and 17B are configuration views illustrating a relationship arranged between a PCM unit of a battery and a PCB of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. With reference to Figures 17A and 17B, a bag terrace 1730 can be formed that has a certain width and length at the top of a 1700 battery pack. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a unit 1731 PCM may be arranged on one side of the bag terrace 1730, and a portion 1732 of the connection terminal may be formed to be removed for a certain length to be electrically connected to a 1750 PCB on the other side of the 1730 bag terrace. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the portion 1732 of the connection terminal may be arranged to be extracted individually along the bag terrace 1730 on one side of the bag terrace 1730, rather than being extracted directly from the unit 1731 PCM.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the 1731 PCM unit may be formed to have a relatively small height and be arranged in parallel with the PCB 1750, and the portion 1732 of the connection terminal may be electrically connected to one side of the PCB 1750 to avoid the camera device 1740. Accordingly, the battery 1700 is arranged in a state in which the portion 1732 of the connection terminal and the unit 1731 PCM are separated from the battery cell 1710, so that the volume of the unit 1731 PCM can be reduced to increase The capacity of the 1700 battery pack and the area of the 1750 PCB can be increased to ensure a wiring space.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a portable electronic device is provided that may include a front glass cover that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a rear cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a side surface unit surrounding a space that is formed by the front glass cover and the back cover, a screen module that is embedded in the space and includes a screen area exposed through the front glass cover, a PCB that is placed between the display module and the back cover, and includes an opening that is at least partially closed, a battery that is installed inside the opening and interposes between the display module and the back cover, and a PCM that is placed between the PCB and display module, and is arranged near one side of the battery when viewed from a position on PCB

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the back cover and the side surface unit can be integrally formed with each other.

In accordance with several embodiments of the present disclosure, the back cover and the side surface unit may include the same material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the material may be a metal.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a camera module that is disposed near one side of the battery and one side of the PCM when viewed from a position above the PCB. The camera module includes an interposed portion between the display module and the back cover. The camera module may include a lens that is exposed through the back cover.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a camera flash and / or a biometric sensor that are arranged on one side of the battery so that they overlap at least partially with the PCM when viewed from a position above the PCB, and placed between the PCB and the back cover.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the PCM and the camera module are placed side by side on one side of the battery when viewed from a position above the PCB, and at least part of the flash of the camera and / or the biometric sensor and the PCM can be placed on opposite sides of the PCB, respectively, when viewed from a cross section.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a camera module that is formed through the PCB and placed near one side of the battery when viewed from a position above the PCB, and includes an exposed lens through the back cover. The PCM may have an L-shape that includes a first portion that is placed between the camera module and the battery when viewed from a position above the PCB.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include at least one physical key that is arranged to be exposed, at least partially, to the outside. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the key can be configured as a volume button that is arranged on one side of the electronic device and performs a volume up / down function. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key may also be arranged on the other side of the electronic device and may perform an on / off function, an on / off function, and the like.

A method of assembling a key according to the related art may include a procedure for mounting the key from outside the electronic device, and a procedure for mounting the key from inside the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method of assembling the key from outside the electronic device is a procedure in which an FPCB is connected to a main instrument (for example, the electronic device housing) and the key is installed from outside. In such a case, it is advantageous because since the key and the FPCB can be assembled into an instrument, the executions of the key, such as the click sensation and the useful life of the key, can be performed before mounting the electronic device. However, it is disadvantageous because scratches can occur outside the electronic device when the key is assembled from outside the electronic device. In addition, when the key is assembled from outside the electronic device, the key can be separated from the outside of the electronic device, since the locked amount of the key is small.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method of assembling the key from the inside may include assembling the key to the main instrument (e.g., the electronic device housing) first, assembling the FPCB to the other instrument (e.g., the support), and mounting two instruments together. In this case, the key and the FPCB are assembled in different instruments (for example, the housing and the support). Accordingly, there is a disadvantage in that, in order to test the performances of the key, it is necessary to assemble a previous assembly (for example, the assembly of the housing and the support), and when a defect occurs, it is necessary to disassemble the pre-assembly again.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a key assembly structure to address the problems described above. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a key assembly structure that can be implemented so that a key performance test is enabled in a single product state while assembling the key from inside the electronic device .

Hereinafter, a configuration of a key according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below.

Figures 18A and 18B are configuration views of a key according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 18A and 18B, a key 1800 may include a stop 1810 of the key, and a base 1820 of the key that is fixed to the stop 1810 of the key.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the key stop 1810 may be formed of at least one of a metallic material and a synthetic resin material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the stop 1810 of the key is arranged to be partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device (for example, a side surface) so that a corresponding function of the electronic device (for example, a volume up / down, an on / off function, an on / off function, and the like) can be performed by the user's push operation.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the base 1820 of the key can be fixed to the bottom of the stop 1810 of the key. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key base 1820 can serve as a locking member that allows the key stop 1810 to be partially exposed from the electronic device while preventing the key stop 1810 from being completely separated. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 1820 of the key may include a pressure portion 1821 that is formed on the bottom surface of the base 1820 of the key to protrude. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure portion 1821 may be arranged such that it presses a dome key 1852 (eg, a metal dome key) (see Figure 19) which is arranged in an FPCB 1850 (see Figure 19) of an 1830 FPCB assembly (see Figure 19) that will be described later. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 1820 of the key may include support pieces 1822 that are formed to protrude on opposite sides of the pressure portion 1821, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support pieces 1822 may serve to prevent the key stop 1810 from being excessively inserted when the key stop 1810 is pressed, and to support the pressure portion 1821 to gently press the 1852 dome key. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 1820 of the key may be formed of an elastic material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 1820 of the key may be formed by at least one of rubber, silicone and urethane.

In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key stop 1810 and the key base 1820 may be integrally formed as a member using a single material. However, without being limited thereto, a member formed by an elastic resin material can be formed at the top of the key formed as a metal member, through insert molding.

Figure 19 is a perspective view illustrating a set of FPCB in a disassembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 19, the FPCB assembly 1830 may include a support plate 1840 and an FPCB 1850 supported by the support plate 1840.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the FPCB 1850 may include a circuit body 1851 attached to the support plate 1840, and a connection terminal portion 1853 removed from the body 1851 of the circuit and connected to the PCB of the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the body 1851 of the circuit, a dome key 1852 (for example, a metal dome key) can be arranged. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dome key 1852 may be arranged in a position corresponding to the pressure portion 1821 of the base 1810 of the key described above, and may perform an electrical switching function by pressing portion 1821 of pressure.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support plate 1840 may include a body 1841 of the plate supporting the body 1851 of the FPCB 1850 circuit, and elastic parts 1842 that are arcuate in some way at opposite ends of the 1841 plate body. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic pieces 1842 may have a "U" shape, and may have a polarized elasticity inward or outward. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic pieces 1842 may have the "U" shape and may have the elasticity to maintain the shape. Therefore, when the elastic parts are seated in the seat recess of the elastic part 2011 (see Figure 20A) of a housing that will be described later, the phenomenon, in which the support plate 1840 is separated from the housing , can be prevented in advance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each elastic piece 1842 may include at least one fixing shoulder 1843 protruding from the outer surface thereof. The fixing projection 1843 can be fixed by sitting in an opening formed in the seat recess of the elastic piece 2011 to support the fixing of the support plate 1840. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic pieces 1842 can be formed in different shapes, such as a "c" shape, a circular shape, an oval shape, and an "S" shape, in addition to the shape of "OR". According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate body 1841 of the support plate 1840 and the body 1851 of the FPCB 1850 circuit can be joined together by a joining procedure using a double-sided tape, and the like.

Figures 20A to 20E are views illustrating a process of installing a key and an FPCB assembly in a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 20A and 20B, a housing (for example, the back cover) 2000 of the electronic device can be formed with a hole 2010 for stopping the key. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key stop hole 2010 can be formed in a size that allows the stop 1810 of the key of the 1800 key to pass therethrough. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the key stop hole 2010 can be formed in a size that allows only the key stop 1810 to pass through it and prevents the base 1820 of the key attached to the key stop 1810 from passing through it. . However, without limiting it, a part of the key stop may protrude to form a separation prevention tab.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the key 1800 may be lowered from the upper side of the housing 2000 in a direction indicated by the arrow as illustrated in Figure 20A, and may move forward towards the passage hole 2010 key stop as illustrated in figure 20B. By an operation of this type, it is possible to prevent the key 1800 from completely separating from the stopper hole 2010 of the key of the housing 2000 by means of the base 1820 of the key, and at the same time, the stopper 1810 of the key it can be arranged so that the stop 1810 of the key is partially exposed to the outside of the housing 2000 through the opening hole 2010 of the stop of the key.

With reference to Figure 20C, while the stop 1810 of the key of the 1800 key is still partially passing through the stopper hole 2010 of the key of the housing 2000, the FPCB assembly 1830 can be mounted from the part later in the direction indicated by the arrow. In such a case, the elastic pieces 1842, which are formed at opposite ends of the support plate 1840 of the FPCB assembly 1830, can be firmly seated in the seat recess of the elastic piece 2011 that is formed in the housing 2000. This it is because the elastic pieces 1842 are seated in the hollow of the seat of the elastic piece 2011 while maintaining the elastic force deflected outwards. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each seat recess 2011 of the elastic part can be formed with an opening (not illustrated), and the fixing projections 1843, which are formed to protrude from the elastic pieces 1842, respectively, can seated in the openings, respectively, to support the support plate 1840 that will be fixed to the housing 2000. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate body 1841 of the support plate 1840 may include a fixing plate 1844 which is formed to extend orthogonally to the 1841 plate body. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the support plate 1840 is fixed to the housing 2000, the fixing part 1844 is seated in a seat recess 2012 of the fixing part that is formed on the inner surface of the housing 2000, so that the support plate 1840, which is mounted on the housing 2000, can be prevented from moving to the left and right in advance.

With reference to Figures 20D and 20E, the key 1800 assembled in the housing 2000 can hold the stop 1810 of the key in the state in which the stop 1810 of the key is partially exposed to the outside of the case 2000, and the key 1800 may be supported by the plate holder 1840 of the FPCB assembly 1830 behind the 1800 key. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure portion 1821, which is formed in the key base 1820 of the 1800 key, it can maintain the state in which the pressure portion 1821 is in contact with the dome key 1852 of the body 1851 of the circuit which is supported by the plate body 1841 of the F30B assembly 1830. In such a case, because the elastic pieces 1842 that are formed at opposite ends of the support plate 1840 are fixed to the seat recess 2011 of the elastic part formed in the housing 2000, the support plate 1840 does not move towards back even if the 1800 key is pressed, and by pressing the pressure portion 1821 of the key base 1820, only the dome key 1852, which is arranged in the body 1851 of the FPCB 1850 circuit, can be pressed to be switched .

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, because the pressing operation of the key stop 1810 is implemented only by means of the support plate 1840 of the FPCB assembly 1830 without any other instrument (for example, the support) in the state where the 1800 key is assembled inside the 2000 housing, the 1800 key performance test can be easily implemented.

Figures 21A to 21D are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which an FPCB assembly is installed in a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. For the same constituent elements as described above, descriptions will be omitted.

With reference to FIGS. 21A through 21D, the support plate 1840 of the FPCB assembly 1830 can be firmly fixed at its opposite ends by the elastic pieces 1842, but can be moved to the left and right in the fixed state. Accordingly, in the plate body 1841 of the support plate 1840, the fixing part 1844 can be bent in the orthogonal direction to the plate body 1841, and when the support plate 1840 is fixed to the housing 2000, the part 1844 can also be seated in the seat recess 2012 of the fixing part that is formed in the housing 2000.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat recess 2012 of the fixing part can be formed in the form of an opening that penetrates the lower surface of the housing 2000, and when the fixing part 1844 is applied to the recess 2012 of seat of the fixing part, the fixing part 1844 can be seated so that the surface of the fixing part 1844 and the lower surface of the housing 2000 are aligned with each other. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixing piece 1844 is formed in a rectangular shape. However, without being limited thereto, the fixing piece 1844 can be formed in various angled shapes to prevent the support plate 1840 from moving to the left and to the right. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fixing piece 1844 is formed on the plate body 1841 of the 1840 support plate. However, in the event that the plate body 1841 and a space of the housing 2000, corresponding to the plate body 1841, are available, a plurality of fixing pieces 1844 can be formed.

Figure 22 is a perspective view of an FPCB assembly in a disassembled state in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 22, the FPCB assembly 1830 mentioned above has been illustrated and described above with reference to a 1800 key, an 1850 FPCB with a dome key 1852 applied to the 1800 key, and a support plate 1840 supporting FPCB 1850. Figure 22 illustrates an FPCB assembly 2230 having two dome keys 2252 and 2253 simultaneously supporting two 1800 keys that are applied separately, and henceforth, the FPCB assembly 2230 will be described. Therefore, the configuration of each of the two keys 1800 applied separately is the same as that of the key 1800 illustrated in Figures 18A and 18B. Therefore, detailed descriptions for the configuration of the 1800 keys will be omitted.

Referring to Figure 22, the FPCB assembly 2230 may include a support plate 2240 and an FPCB 2250 supported by the support plate 2240.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the FPCB 2250 may include a circuit body 2251 attached to the support plate 2240, and a connection terminal portion 2254 drawn outside the circuit body 2251 and connected to the PCB of the electronic device . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pair of dome keys 2252 and 2253 (for example, metal dome keys) may be arranged in the circuit body 2251 in a certain range. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pair of dome keys 2252 and 2253 may be arranged in positions corresponding to the pressure portions 1821, which are formed in the key bases 1820 of the individual keys 1800, respectively, and can be physically operated by pressing the pressure portions 1821 to perform an electrical switching function.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support plate 2240 may include a plate body 2241 that supports the circuit body 2251 of the FPCB 2250, and elastic parts 2242 that are arched in some way at opposite ends of the plate of plate body 2241, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic pieces 2242 may have a "U" shape and may have elasticity, so that the portions of the legs of the "U" deviate outward in relation to each other. Therefore, when the elastic parts 2242 are seated in a seat recess 2314 of the elastic part (see figure 23A) in a housing 2300 will be described later (see figure 23A), it is possible to prevent the support plate 2240 separate from housing 2300 in advance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each elastic piece 2242 may include at least one fixing projection 2243 protruding from the outer surface thereof, and the fixing projection 2243 can be fixedly seated in an opening formed in the seat recess 2314 of the elastic piece to aid in the fixing of the support plate 2240. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, elastic pieces 2242 can be formed in various shapes that can exert elasticity, such as a "c" shape, a circular shape, an oval shape, and an "S" shape in addition to the "U" shape, by bending. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate body 2241 of the support plate 2240 and the circuit body 2251 of the FPCB 2250 can be joined together by a method of joining a double-sided tape, and the like.

Figures 23A to 23E are views illustrating an installation process of the keys 1800 and the FPCB assembly 2230 in the housing 2300 of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. With reference to Figures 23A and 23B, in the housing (for example, a back housing) 2300 of the electronic device, a pair of holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop can be formed in a certain range. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pair of holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop can be formed to have a size that allows the stop 1810 of the key of the 1800 keys to pass through the holes 2311 and 2312 key stop step, respectively. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop passage can be formed to have a size that allows only the stops 1810 of the key to pass through the holes 2311 and 2312 of the key passage. stop the key, respectively, and prevent the bases 1820 of the key fixed to the stop 1810 of the key through the holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop. However, without limiting it, a part of each key stop is formed to protrude to form a separation prevention tab.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the keys 1800 can be lowered from the upper side of the housing 2300 in the direction indicated by an arrow as illustrated in Figure 23A, and can be moved forward towards the holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop, respectively, as illustrated in Figure 20B. By such operation, it is possible to prevent the keys 1800 from being completely separated from the holes 2311, 2312 of the stop of the key of the housing 2300 by means of the bases 1820 of the key, respectively, and at the same time, they can be arranged such that the stops 1810 of the key are partially exposed to the outside of the housing 2300 through the holes 2311 and 2312 of the key stop, respectively.

With reference to Figure 23C, in the state where the stop 1810 of the key of a pair of buttons of the key 1800 pass partially through the holes 2311 and 2312 of the stop passage of the housing key 2300, respectively, FPCB assembly 2230 can be mounted in the direction indicated by an arrow on the back side of the key stop 1810. In this case, the elastic pieces 2242 formed at opposite ends of the support plate 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230 can be firmly seated in the seat recess 2314 of the elastic piece formed in the housing 2300. This is because Elastic pieces 2242 are seated in the seat recess 2314 of the elastic piece while maintaining a biased outward elasticity. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat recess 2314 of the elastic part can be formed with openings (not shown) and the fixing projections 2243, which are formed to protrude from the elastic parts 2242, respectively, can be seated in the openings, respectively, to help the support plate 2240 be fixed to the housing 2300. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a plate support piece 2313 can be formed to protrude into the housing 2300 so that the plate support part 2313 can support the rear side of the plate body 2241 of the support plate 2240 when mounted. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate support part 2313 can prevent the support plate 2240 itself from moving elastically back in advance when the relatively long support plate 2240 is pressed by the 1800 keys. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate support part 2313 is preferably disposed between a pair of key stop holes 2311 and 2312, and a plurality of plate support pieces may be formed if there is A training space available.

With reference to Figures 23D and 23E, the only key pair 1800 mounted on the housing 2300 can be maintained in the state where each of the key stops 1810 of the keys 1800 is partially exposed to the outside of the housing 2300, and The 1800 keys can be supported by the support plate 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230 from its rear side. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure portions 1821, which are formed respectively in the bases 1820 of the key of the 1800 keys, can be maintained in the state of being respectively in contact with the dome keys 2252 and 2253 of the circuit body 2251 which is supported by the plate body 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230. In such a case, because the elastic pieces 2242 formed at opposite ends of the support plate 2240 are fixed to the seat recess 2314 of the elastic piece formed in the housing 2300, the support plate 2240 does not move back even if keys 1800 are pressed, and only the dome keys 2252 and 2253 arranged in the circuit body 2251 of the FPCB 2250 can be physically changed by pressing the pressure portions 1821 of the bases 1820 of the key.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, because the pressing operation of the key stops 1810 can only be implemented by means of the support of the support plate 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230 without any other separate instrument (for example, the support ) in the state where the 1800 keys are assembled inside the housing 2300, the performance test of the 1800 keys can be easily implemented.

Figures 24A to 24D are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which an FPCB assembly is installed in a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Descriptions of the same constituent elements as described above will be omitted.

With reference to Figures 24A to 24D, the support plate 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230 may be rigidly fixed by the elastic pieces 2242 that are formed at opposite ends thereof. However, because two keys 1800 are accommodated, the support plate 2240 can be moved backward by pressing keys 1800. Accordingly, the operations 2244 of the projection can be formed to extend at a certain interval in the plate body 2241 the support plate 2240, and the operations 2244 of the projection can be inserted into the recess 2314 for insertion of the projection formed in the lower part of the housing 2300, respectively. In such a case, the operations 2244 of the projection of the support plate 2240 can be supported by the contact operations 2315, respectively, which are formed by the periphery of the insertion recess of the projection operation of the recess 2314 of the operation insertion of the projection, which is formed in a way to be perforated. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operations 2244 of the projection of the support plate 2240 may be arranged such that they are supported at least so that they do not protrude from the recess 2314 for insertion of operation of the projection of the housing 2300 after insert into the recess 2244 for insertion of the projecting operation of the housing 2300.

Figures 25A and 25C are configuration views illustrating a main portion in a state in which keys and an FPCB assembly are installed in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 25A to 25C, the keys 1800 can be installed in the housing 2300 of the electronic device to partially protrude. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the state in which the stops 1810 of the keys of the keys 1800 are exposed to the outside of the housing 2300, the support plate 2240 of the FPCB assembly 2230 can be arranged to support the keys 1800 on the back side of the keys 1800. In such a state, the pressure portions 1821 formed in the bases 1820 of the key of the keys 1800 maintain the state in which they are respectively in contact with the dome keys 2522 arranged in the FPCB 2250 of the assembly 2230 of ^{FP c B,} and the portion 2254 of the connection terminal of the FPCB 2250 can be diverted to the rear side of the support plate 2240 to maintain the state in which the portion 2254 of the FPCB 2250 connection terminal is electrically connected to PCB 2500 of the electronic device.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, because the keys 1800 and the FPCB assembly 2230 are arranged together in the housing 2300, which is a single product, so that the keys 1800 can be assembled in the housing without assembling a separate structure (for example, a support, and the like), has an advantageous effect on the performance test of the 1800 keys.

Figures 26A and 26B are configuration views of a key according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 26A and 26B, a key 2600 may include a stopper 2610 of the key having a certain length, and the key bases 2620 that are arranged at opposite ends of the stopper 2610 of the key, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the key bases 2620 may be arranged to correspond to the FPCB set 2230 that includes the FPCB 2250, in which a pair of dome keys 2252 and 2253 as in the configuration of Figure 22, and a pressure portion 2622 formed in each of the key bases 2620 may have a configuration that presses one of the corresponding dome keys 2252 and 2253 of the FPCB assembly 2230. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a tab 2621 of the key may be formed to extend outward from each key base 2620. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tab 2621 of the key can be used to hold the base 2620 of the key to lock it when the stopper 2610 of the key passes through a hole 2701 of the stop of the key ( see figure 27A) formed in the housing 2700 (see figure 27A).

Figures 27A to 27D are views illustrating a process of installing a key and an FPCB assembly in a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 27A and 27B, the housing (for example, a back housing) 2700 of an electronic device may be formed with a key stop hole 2701. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key stop hole 2701 may be formed to have a size that allows the stop 2610 of the key of the key 2600 to pass therethrough. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the key stop hole 2701 may be formed to have a size that allows only the key stop 2610 to pass through and prevent the key tabs 2621 formed at base 2620 of the key pass through it.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the key 2600 can be lowered from the upper side of the housing 2700 in the direction indicated by the arrow, as illustrated in Figure 27a, and the key 2600 can be moved forward towards the hole 2701 of the key stop, as illustrated in Figure 27B. By this operation, it is possible to prevent the key 2600 from being completely separated from the opening hole 2701 of the key of the housing 2700 by the tabs 2621 of the key, and at the same time, the key 2600 can be arranged in such a way that the stop 2610 of the upper key is partially exposed to the outside of the housing 2700 through the stop hole 2701 of the key. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the key 2600 may have an open portion "260" in the form of a "c" formed in the center thereof, and a key casing piece 2702 may be formed in the casing 2700 to protrude toward above. Accordingly, when the key 2600 passes through the stop passage hole 2701 of the housing key 2700, the key housing part 2703 is housed in the open portion 2601 so that the key 2600 can be easily assembled. .

With reference to Figures 27C and 27D, the FPCB assembly 2630 can be mounted in the direction indicated by the arrow on the back while maintaining the state in which the stop 2610 of the key of the key 2600 has partially passed through the hole in the key stop 2701 of the housing 2700. In this case, the elastic pieces 2642, formed at opposite ends of the plate body 2641 of the support plate 2640 of the FPCB assembly 2630, can be firmly seated in the seat hollow of the elastic piece 2703 that is formed in the housing 2700. This is because the elastic parts 2642 are seated in the seat recesses of the elastic piece 2703 while maintaining a biased elasticity outward.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, because the pressing operation of the stopper 2610 of the key is implemented only by means of the support of the support plate 2640 of the FPCB assembly 2630 without any other separate instrument (for example, a support) in the state where the 2600 key is assembled inside the 2700 housing, the 2600 key performance test can be easily implemented.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a front glass cover that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a back cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a crimp surrounding a space formed by the front cover and the back cover, and includes a first portion that includes an opening, a screen device that is embedded in the space and includes a screen area that is exposed through the front cover, and a plate which includes a flat surface that is parallel to the front cover within the space, and includes a first projection and a second projection that are arranged near the opening and are separated from each other.

The first projection and the second projection are arranged to provide a passage leading to the opening.

The electronic device further includes a key that has a size and shape that allows the key to pass through the passage and the opening, and is inserted into the passage and the opening can be moved in a first direction, a first member (member elongated) that is integrally attached or formed with a surface of the key opposite the surface of the key, which is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, to prevent the key from being pulled out, and a second member that includes, within the space, a central portion that extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first elastic terminal portion that extends from one end of the central portion and is disposed between the first portion and the first projection and a second end portion elastic that extends from the other end of the central portion, and is disposed between the first portion and the second projection.

The first member is inserted into a gap between the key and the central portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first projection and the second projection may not be in contact with the first portion.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion may have a U-shape.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an electrical component that is inserted into a space between the first member and the central portion and detects the movement of the key, and at least one cable extending from the component.

According to an example of the present disclosure, the cover plate is integrally formed with the crimping.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the back cover and the side surface portion may be integrally formed with each other.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, the back cover and the side surface portion may include the same material.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the material may be a metal.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a front glass cover that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a back cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a crimp surrounding a space formed by the front cover and the back cover, and includes a first portion that includes a first opening and a second opening, a screen device that is embedded in the space and includes a screen area that is exposed through the cover front and a plate that includes a flat surface parallel to the front cover within the space, and includes a first projection, a second projection and a third projection, which are arranged near the opening and are separated from each other. The second projection is interposed between the first projection and the third projection.

The first projection and the second projection are arranged to provide a first passage leading to the first opening without being in contact with the first portion.

The second projection and the third projection are arranged to provide a second passage leading to the second opening without being in contact with the first portion.

The electronic device further includes a first key that has a size and shape that allows the first key to pass through the first step and the first opening, and is inserted into the first step and the first opening to be movable in a first direction. , a second key having a size and shape that allows the second key to pass through the second step and the second opening, and is inserted in the second step and the second opening can be moved in the first direction, a first member of the key (elongated member) that joins or integrally forms with a surface of the first key opposite the surface of the first key, which is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, to prevent it from stretching from the first key outward , a second key member (elongated member) that is integrally bonded or formed with a surface of the second key opposite the surface of the second key, which is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, in order to prevent the second key from being stretched outwards, and a second member that includes, within the space, a central portion extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first portion of elastic end that extends from one end of the central portion and is disposed between the first portion and the first projection, and a second elastic end portion that extends from the other end of the central portion, and is disposed between the first portion and the third outgoing.

The first key element is inserted into a gap between the first key and the central portion, and the second key member is inserted into a gap between the second key and the central portion.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic device that includes A) an operation to provide a crimp surrounding a space internal mounting of the electronic device and a plate that is connected to the crimping, in which the crimping includes a first portion that includes an opening formed through a portion of the crimping, the plate that includes a flat surface parallel to the front cover within the space, and includes a first projection and a second projection which are arranged close to the opening and are spaced apart, the first projection and the second projection are configured to form a passage leading to the opening without being in contact with the first portion, B) an operation of inserting a key through the passage and the opening such that at least a part of the key is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, C) an operation to prevent the key from being removed from the outside using a first member (elongated member) that is integrally joined or formed with a surface of the key opposite the surface of the key, q It is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, and includes an end portion that extends in a first direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first portion, and the other end portion that extends in the first direction and is formed in the opposite side of the end portion to prevent the key from being stretched outward, and D) an insertion operation of a second member that includes, within the space, a central portion extending in the first direction, a first portion of end that extends in the first direction and is disposed between the first portion and the first projection, and a second end portion that extends in the first direction and is disposed between the first part and the second projection.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method may further include an operation to provide a back cover that forms the back surface of the electronic device. In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method may further include an operation to provide a front glass cover that forms the front surface of the electronic device. In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a start key on the front surface. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the start key facilitates the efficient operation of the electronic device using fingerprint recognition by mounting a fingerprint recognition sensor on the outer surface of the start key, in addition to a function of alarm clock and a return function to the initial screen of the electronic device.

In general, when the fingerprint recognition sensor is provided on the start key, the fingerprint recognition sensor can be mounted on an FPCB that passes through the start key, and the FPCB can have a configuration that It is electrically connected to a PCB of the electronic device along the bottom side of the start key. In such a case, because the FPCB is off-center on one side of the start key to move to the bottom side of the start key, there was a problem in that when a portion of the start key, through which the FPCB is pressed, the click sensation increases in weight and, when a portion of the start key is pressed, through which the FPCB does not pass, the click sensation becomes lighter.

An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a start key to address the issues described above. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the various embodiments of the present disclosure can always provide a constant clicking sensation even when any portion of the start key is pressed.

Figures 28A to 28D are configuration views illustrating a configuration of a start button of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 28A, a start key 2800 may include an FPCB 2810, a fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 that is disposed above and connected to the FPCB 2810, and a support plate 2830 that includes an actuator 2831 (see Fig. 29A) below the FPCB 2810 to press a dome key placed below the actuator 2831 when the start key 2800 is pressed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the start key 2800 may further include a decoration member 2840 that engages with the support plate 2830, on which the FPCB 2810 is located.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorating member 2840 may include a sensor exposure port 2841 in the center thereof, and can be coupled with the support plate 2830 so that the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 is exposed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the decoration member 2840 may be formed of a metallic material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the decoration member 2840 can be formed by plating chromium on a synthetic resin material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the decoration member 2840 is assembled on the front surface of the electronic device, at least a part of the periphery of the front surface is exposed to the outside so that the decoration member 2840 is not You can only highlight the 2800 start button on the electronic device, but it can also contribute to the configuration of the beautiful exterior of the electronic device. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the decorating member 2840 can serve to prevent the start button 2800 from completely separating outwardly by being trapped in the inner surface of the electronic device housing.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the FPCB 2810 may include a mounting unit 2811 of sensor that houses the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 and is electrically connected to the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820, a diffraction unit 2812 that is formed to extend from the sensor mounting unit 2811, and is attached to the bottom surface of the support plate 2830 without passing through a molded part, the diffraction unit 2812 includes a through hole 2814, and a connection portion 2813 that is formed to extend from the diffraction unit 2812 and can be electrically connected to the PCB avoiding The electronic device screen. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection portion 2813 may further include a position fixing hole 2815, into which a protrusion formed in the housing of the electronic device can be inserted to fix the position of the start key 2800 when Start button 2800 is applied to the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an end portion of the connection portion 2813 may further include a connection terminal that is connected to the PCB.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support plate 2830 may be formed by a metal member. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 2830 may be formed of a material, such as STS or aluminum. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 2830 may include the actuator 2831 on its lower surface, which projects downward. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuator 2831 can serve as the pressure portion to physically press the dome key disposed below the actuator 2831 when the start key 2800 is assembled in the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it has been described that the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 is disposed on the start key 2800, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, several sensor modules (for example, an HRM sensor) can be provided instead of the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 or in addition to the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, several light emitting members, such as an LED indicator, can be applied instead of the fingerprint recognition sensor.

With reference to Figures 28B and 28C, the FPCB 2810 and the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 can be fixed together by molding a synthetic resin and electrically connected to each other. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, only FPCB 2810 can be formed by insert molding of a member of a synthetic resin material, and the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 can be disposed on top of it when attached the same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a decoration member 2840 may be additionally stacked on the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820. In such a case, the decoration member 2840 can be fixed to a molding that includes the FPCB 2810 by a joining procedure using a double-sided tape, and the like. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper surface of the fingerprint recognition sensor, which is exposed through the decoration member 2840, can be formed through a UV molding process.

With reference to Figure 28D, the start button 2800 may be arranged in the housing 2850 of the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the start key 2800 may be arranged such that the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 is exposed to its upper side through the opening 2841 of the decoration member 2840, and below of the start button 2800, the diffraction unit 2812 of the FPCB 2810 is arranged such that the diffraction unit 2812 is arched towards the bottom side of the start key down. This is to address the problems that when the FPCB 2810 is formed in a linear fashion, the FPCB 2810 can be superimposed with the screen, and when the FPCB 2810 is linearly fixed, the length of the part of the FPCB 2810, which is fixed to the housing , is reduced, thus deteriorating the sensation of clicking. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, in the connecting portion 2813 of the FPCB 2810, a pair of position fixing holes 2815 and 2816 can be formed so that the projections formed in the housing 2850 can be inserted into the holes 2815 and 2816 so as to fix the position of the connecting portion 2813.

Figures 29A and 29B are configuration views illustrating the installation and operation relationships of a start button of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 29A and 29B, the start key 2800 can be installed to be restricted such that the locking parts 2842 of the decoration member 2840 are coupled with the housing 2850 of the electronic device. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the start key 2800 may be arranged such that the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820 is exposed to the upper side of the decoration member 2840, and the sensor mounting unit 2811 The FPCB 2810, which is molded by insertion into the molding portion, can be placed under the start button 2800. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 2830 may be disposed below the molding portion. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the diffraction unit 2812 of the FPCB 2810, which is removed from the molding portion, can be disposed through the center of the lower surface of the support plate 2830. In such a case, the diffraction unit 2812 of the FPCB 2810 can be firmly attached to the bottom surface of the support plate 2830 in a manner in which the actuator 2831 of the support plate 2830 passes through the through hole 2814. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, unit 2812 The diffraction of the FPCB 2810 can be attached to the bottom surface of the support plate 2830 by a joining procedure using a double-sided tape, and the like.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the start key 2800 can be restricted without separating outwardly from the electronic device as the locking pieces 2842, which are formed to extend from opposite ends of the decoration member 2840, are coupled with the housing 2850. In such a case, the deviation of the upper and lower click sensations of the start button 2800 can be reduced when the length of the lock pieces 2842 is lengthened in the direction of the width of the start key 2800 . Fig. 30 is a view illustrating a fixing relationship of an FPCB that is provided on a start key in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 30, the start button 2800 may be arranged in the housing 2850 of the electronic device. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the FPCB 2810 may include a diffraction unit 2812 that does not pass through the center of the support plate 2830 under the fingerprint recognition sensor 2820, and a connection portion 2813 that is extends from the diffraction unit 2812 towards the screen and bends again. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection portion 2813 may be arranged to be separated from each other by a certain interval to avoid a white dot phenomenon of the LCD screen. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arcuate area in the connecting portion 2813, which includes a first position fixing hole 2815, excludes an adhesion process

(excluding the use of a double-sided tape) to prevent deterioration of the click feeling of the start button 2800 in advance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a second position fixing hole 2816 may be disposed along the arcuate portion of the connecting portion 2813 at a certain distance from the first position fixing hole 2815. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a hardware component for the key can be mounted in an area of the connection portion 2813 between the first position fixing hole 2815 and the second position fixing hole 2816 2800 start.

Figures 31A and 31B are configuration views of a start button of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 31A and 31B, on a start key 3100, a fingerprint recognition sensor 3120 is arranged in the upper portion of a decoration member 3140 to be exposed, and an FPCB 3110 can be stacked on its lower side . In accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure, the FPCB 3110 may include a sensor mounting unit 3111 that is molded into the decoration member 3140 and mounted together with the decoration member 3140, and a diffraction unit 3112 that is removed from the sensor mounting unit 3111 and extends to the bottom of the start key 3100, thereby omitting the start key 3100. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the diffraction unit 3112 may be arranged in the center of the lower surface of the support plate 3130 that is mounted on the bottom of the start key 3100. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the FPCB 3110 may further include a connection portion that is removed from the diffraction unit 3112 and bent a plurality of times to avoid a screen.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a switching dome 3114 may be arranged in the center of the diffraction unit 3112 of the FPCB 3110. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switching dome 3114 may be a metal dome Accordingly, when the start key 3100 is pressed after it has been installed in the electronic device, the switching dome 3114 can be supported by a corresponding instrument 3150 (for example, a support) of the electronic device to perform a switching operation .

Figures 32A to 32C are configuration views illustrating a start key installed in a portable electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 32A to 32C, a start key according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to a portable electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the portable electronic device can be a portable electronic device that can be worn on a user's wrist. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the start button applied to the portable electronic device can be implemented in a waterproof structure.

Referring to FIG. 32A, a portable electronic device 3200 may include a main body 3210 and a pair of belts 3220 that are installed to extend from opposite ends of the main body 3210 to be used on the user's wrist. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a screen 3211 may be arranged in the main body 3210, and the start key 3230 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be arranged below the screen 3211. According to a In carrying out the present disclosure, the belts 3220 may have a plurality of length adjustment openings 3221 that are formed at certain intervals therein to guide the user to use the main body to be suitable for user wrist.

With reference to Figures 32B and 32C, the basic configuration of the start key 3230 applied to the portable electronic device 3200 may include a left-right symmetrical layout structure in which the FPCB 3240 passes through the center of the lower surface of the 3230 start key, as described above. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, on the start key 3230, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be arranged on the top of the decoration member to be exposed, and the FPCB 3240 may be stacked on its lower side.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the FPCB 3240 may include a sensor assembly unit that is molded into the decoration member and mounted together with the decoration member, and a diffraction unit that is removed from the assembly unit sensor and extends to the bottom side of the start key, without going through the start key. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the diffraction unit may be arranged in the center of the lower surface of the support plate 3250 that is installed in the lower part of the start key. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the FPCB 3240 may further include a connection part that is removed from the diffraction unit 3242 and bent a plurality of times to avoid the screen. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the diffraction unit 3242 may include a through hole 3243 that allows the actuator 3251 of the support plate 3250 to pass therethrough. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the diffraction unit 3242 can be fixed by attaching to the bottom surface of the support plate 3250 by means of a tape 3244.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the start key 3230 may include a waterproof structure because the start key 3230 is arranged on the front surface of the main body 3210 that includes the screen of the portable electronic device 3200. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at the bottom of a window around the start key 3230, a print film 3271, an OCA 3272 and a TSP 3273 can be stacked sequentially for use as part of the screen.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a waterproof member 3280 formed by an elastic material may be arranged to completely enclose the support plate 3250 in the lower portion of the start key. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the waterproof member 3280 may be attached to the bottom surface of the window 3270 by one or more waterproof ribbons 3274 and 3276, and a PC sheet 3275. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the waterproof member 3280 may be formed by at least one of urethane, silicon and rubber. Therefore, even if the start key 3230 is pressed, the support plate 3250 can push down the waterproof elastic element 3280 while maintaining the waterproof function.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing of the electronic device can be manufactured by dual injection molding of different materials. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing may be formed by insertion molding a nonmetallic member to a metallic member. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the nonmetallic member may be formed of a synthetic resin member.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device that includes a housing that includes a metal portion in at least one area thereof may require an electrical connection structure between a PCB disposed in the interior space of the electronic device and a radiator antenna that is generally arranged on the outer surface of the electronic device. Because existing electrical connection structures of a type of antenna carrier, a type of direct laser structuring (LDS) and a type of FPCB include a flexible antenna radiator so that they can be connected vertically to a pattern surface, and in the case of a direct printing antenna (DPA) printed directly on the housing, because a vertical connection to a radiation pattern is not enabled, an electrical connection can be achieved by using a separate metal pressure pin.

However, the structure using such a pressure pin will additionally require a process of applying a separate structure, and may cause deterioration of the radiation performance of the antenna when a deviation and error occurs according to the assembly. In addition, there are problems in that the material costs increase due to the added components, and the pressure pin cannot be applied to a complicated structure portion, and a peripheral portion can be scratched or deformed in the pressure process.

In addition, the type of FPCB and carrier antenna of the related art is flexible so that a pattern is mobile from a radiation surface of an antenna radiator to a PCB contact surface. A problem can occur in ensuring a space that is absolutely necessary for the movement of the pattern.

In addition, a screw structure of the related art can cause an electric shock problem. For example, an internal current can be transferred to an external metal housing through a screw, so that the user may be exposed to an electric shock. To avoid this, a capacitor can be placed around the screw as an electrical safety device. However, this may cause the unit cost to increase, and a separate mounting space may be required by adopting additional components.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a housing that is capable of addressing the aforementioned problems only by a process of manufacturing the housing using a metallic member and a nonmetallic member.

Several embodiments can implement conductive and insulating effects in a desired position only by the insert molding process and the processing of a nonmetallic member to a metallic member.

Fig. 33 is a configuration view illustrating a metallic member and a nonmetallic member that are applied to a housing of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 33, the housing may include a metallic member 3310 and a non-metallic member 3320 that is molded by insertion into the metallic member 3310. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic member 3310 may include a metal crimp of the housing described above. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic member 3310 may include a metal structure that extends to at least a part of the front surface and / or the rear surface of the electronic device from the metal crimp. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic member 3310 may include a metallic filler 3311 that is independently formed in a space separate from the metal crimp.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the nonmetallic member 3320 may include an upper member 3321 and a lower member 3322. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the nonmetallic member 3320 may include a plurality of insulation members 3323 that are applied to the metallic member 3310. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the insulation members 3323 can contribute to the insulation between the metal member 3310 and the PCB when fixing the housing and the support or fixing the PCB through screws.

Figures 34A and 34B are views illustrating a manufacturing process of a housing of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 35A and 35B are views illustrating a configuration of a metal filler according to the insert molding of a nonmetallic member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 34A, primary processing can be performed by extruding a metal base material of the plate type, and a nonmetallic member can be molded by insertion to the mainly processed metal base material. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after the nonmetallic member is molded by insertion into the metallic member, a processing process can finally be performed.

With reference to Figure 34B, a primarily processed base material 3420 can be obtained by extruding a metal base material 3410 of the plate type. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the primarily processed base material 3420 may include a protruding portion 3423 and a plurality of recessed portions 3421 and 3422 that are formed to be relatively lower than the protruding portion 3423. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a nonmetallic member 3430 may be insert molded into at least a portion of the plurality of recessed portions 3421 and 3422 and the protruding portion 3423 of the primarily processed metal base material 3420. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a portion indicated by a dotted line is processed in the insert molded base material, the protruding portion 3423 can serve as a metal filler 3423 that is independently arranged from the base material 3420 Mainly processed.

Figures 35A and 35B are views illustrating a configuration of a metal filler according to the insert molding of a nonmetallic member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 35A, a metallic member is illustrated after insert molding and secondary processing of the nonmetallic member have been completed. Referring to Fig. 35B, a state is illustrated in which a non-metallic member 3520 (for example, a PC) is molded by insertion to a metallic crimping 3510. More particularly, Figure 35B illustrates a metallic crimping 3510 and a unit crimping portion 3511 that is formed by a portion of the metallic crimping 3510 and the cutting portions 3512 to serve as an antenna radiator.

With reference to FIGS. 35A and 35B, the metallic crimping 3510 may be arranged to surround the outer periphery of the electronic device, and a pair of cutting portions 3512 may be formed at a certain interval on the lower side of the metallic crimping 3510. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by insert molding of the non-metallic member 3520 to the cutting portions 3512, the crimping portion 3511 of the unit can be formed independently of the metallic crimping 3510. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the crimping portion 3511 of the unit may serve as an antenna member. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a part of the crimping portion 3511 of the unit may form a contact portion 3514 that extends to extend into the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when independently formed of the metal crimping 3510 and the crimping portion 3511 of the unit, the metal filler 3513 functions as a metal island to be used as an electrical connection member in the vertical direction between a DPA, which is arranged in the housing, and a PCB that is disposed within the electronic device.

Figures 36A and 36B are views illustrating a state in which a metal filler is used as an electrical connection member of an antenna device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figs. 36A and 36B, a metallic filler 3611 may be arranged to be insulated by a non-metallic member 3620 that is molded by insertion into a metallic member 3610 that is used as a metal crimp. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic member 3610 and the non-metallic member 3620 that is molded by insertion into the metallic member 3610 can be contributed as part of the housing 3600 of the electronic device. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the metallic padding 3611 may be arranged to be exposed to the outer surface of the non-metallic member 3620 of the housing 3600. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one part of the metal pad 3610 may be arranged to be exposed to the inner surface of the non-metal pad 3620 of the housing 3600.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna radiator 3640 can be arranged and attached to the outer surface of the housing 3600. However, without being limited thereto, the antenna radiator 3540 can be formed on the outer surface of the housing 3600 by an LDS or DPA procedure. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna radiator 3640 may be physically in contact with the metal filler 3611 exposed to the outer surface of the housing 3600. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a PCB 3630 may be disposed within the electronic device, and an electrical connection member 3631 may be interposed between the PCB 3630 and the metal filler 3611. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, as an electrical connection member 3631, several members, such as a C-clamp, a thin wire and a flexible printed circuit, can be used.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna radiator 3640 (DPA) attached to the outer surface of the housing 3600 is electrically connected to the PCB 3630 through the metal filler 3611 and the electrical connection member 3631, so that the antenna radiator 3640 can be used as an additional antenna radiator of the electronic device or as a separate antenna radiator.

Figure 37 is a configuration view illustrating a main portion in a state in which a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion into a metal member in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figure 37, in a housing 3700, the nonmetallic member 3270 can be formed on a metal member 3170 by insert molding. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, because the metallic member 3710 and the non-metallic member 3720 are joined together by joining between different materials, the metallic member 3710 and the non-metallic member 3720 preferably have a joining structure separate and additional. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the metallic member 3710 may include a metallic crimping 3714 and a unit crimping 3711 that is separated from the metallic crimping 3714 by cutting portions 3715. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the metal crimping 3714 may include a flange 3712 that is formed to extend inwardly, and at least one molding opening 3713 may be formed in the flange 3712. Accordingly, when the member 3720 does not Metallic is molded by insertion into metallic member 3710, nonmetallic member 3720 can be molded by insertion into molding opening 3713 of metallic member 3710 to serve as a nonmetallic filler 3721, which can withstand the bond strength between member 3710 metallic and non-metallic 3720 member which are different materials.

Figures 38A to 38C are configuration views illustrating a state in which a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion into a metal member in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 38A to 38C illustrate a joint structure to improve the bond strength between different materials (a metallic material and a non-metallic material) by the structure of the metallic member itself.

With reference to Figure 38A, a recess 3811 is formed in a metallic member 3810, and a nonmetallic member 3820 can be molded by insertion into recess 3811 to form a projection 3821 in order to withstand the bonding force between different materials.

With reference to Fig. 38B, the metallic member 3810 and the nonmetallic member 3820 are insert molded, and a metallic filler 3812, which is arranged to separate from the metallic member 3810, causes a plurality of projections 3813 protruding along the outer peripheral surface to be molded as nonmetallic members. Therefore, it is possible to prevent in advance that the metallic filler 3812 is separated or moved in the vertical direction by a pressure force of an electrical connection member 3831, which is installed in the PCB 3830 and has a certain elasticity.

With reference to Figure 38C, the metallic member 3810 and the nonmetallic member 3820 are insert molded, and the metallic filler 3814, which is arranged to separate from the metallic member 3810, is also processed by performing a process, such as sanding or etched chemical chemical on the outer surface of the filling 3814 metallic during the extrusion process. Therefore, the frictional force of the surface can be increased so that the bonding force of the metallic filler 3814 with the non-metallic 3820 can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent in advance that the metallic filler 3821 is separated or moved in the vertical direction by the pressure force of the electrical connection member 3831, which is installed in the PCB 3830 and has some elasticity.

Figures 39A and 39B are configuration views illustrating a state in which, when a nonmetallic member is molded by insertion into a metallic member, a part of the nonmetallic member is used as an insulation member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

With reference to Figures 39A and 39B, a housing 3900 can be formed by insertion molding a nonmetallic member 3920 to a metal member 3910. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, on the metallic member 3910, one or more insulation members 3921 by the non-metallic member 3920 may be arranged. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each insulation member 3921 can accommodate a screw 3930, and can be configured to prevent in advance an electric shock accident caused by the electrical energy applied to the metallic member 3910 through a structure (by example, a PCB) 3940 inside the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the insulation member 3921, which is molded by insertion into the metal member 3910, can be formed in a hollow shape to have a depth that is at least equal to the total height of the metal member 3910 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the screw 3930 inserted in the insulation member 3921 may be subject to another structure 3940 of the electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the other structure 3940 may be a PCB, a support, and the like. Accordingly, the isolation member 3921 maintains the metallic member 3910 in the state in which it is completely isolated from a structure within the electronic device, so that an electric shock accident can be prevented in advance.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a front glass cover that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a back cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a crimp surrounding a space formed by the front cover and the back cover, a display device that is embedded in the space and includes an area of the screen that is exposed through the front cover, a metal structure that is placed inside the space and includes a first face that faces the front cover and the second face towards the back cover, a non-metallic structure that is placed inside the space, which partially overlaps the metal structure, and includes a first surface that faces the front cover and a second surface facing the back cover and a metal filler q It extends through a part of the non-metallic structure from the first surface to the second surface of the non-metallic structure.

The metal filler material is formed of a material that is the same as that of the metal structure, and includes a first end portion adjacent to the first surface and a second end portion adjacent to the second surface. The first end portion and / or the second end portion are aligned to form the same planes with a part of the first surface and / or a part of the second surface, respectively.

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, the first end portion may be aligned to form the same plane with the first surface, and the second end portion may protrude from the second surface. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first end portion may protrude from the first surface, and the second end portion may be aligned to form the same plane with the second surface. In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an antenna pattern adjacent to the first surface or the second surface, and the antenna pattern may be electrically connected to the metal filler.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a communication circuit within the space, and the communication circuit may be electrically connected to the antenna pattern through the metal filler.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a flexible conductive structure that forms an electrical connection in the first end portion or the second end portion.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a PCB within the space, and the PCB may be arranged to be in electrical contact with the flexible conductive structure.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the PCB can be placed between the front cover and the non-metallic structure, the flexible conductive structure can be placed between the PCB and the first portion of end of the metal filler, and the electronic device may further include an antenna pattern that is placed between the back cover and the nonmetallic structure and is electrically in contact with the second end portion of the metal filler.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the crimping may be formed by a metal that is the same as that of the metal structure, and may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the metal structure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a part of the crimping may be part of an antenna of the electronic device.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that includes a front glass cover that forms a front surface of the electronic device, a back cover that forms a rear surface of the electronic device, a crimp surrounding a space that is formed by the front cover and the back cover, a display device that is embedded within the space and includes an area of the screen that is exposed through the front cover, a metal structure that is placed inside the space, and includes a first face that faces the front cover and a second face towards the rear cover, a non-metallic structure that is placed within the space, partially overlaps the metal structure and includes a first surface that faces the front cover and a second surface facing the back cover and a fill or non-metallic that extends from the first face of the metal structure to the second face through a part of the metal structure. The nonmetallic filler is formed by a material that is the same as that of the nonmetallic structure, and includes a first end portion adjacent to the first face of the metal structure and a second end portion adjacent to the second face of the metallic structure. The first end portion and / or the second end portion are aligned with a part of the first face and / or a part of the second face to form the same planes, respectively.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the nonmetallic filler may further include a through hole and a fastener that is inserted into the through hole.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic device. The method includes an operation of manufacturing a structure that includes a crimping that forms at least a part of a lateral surface to surround a space formed by a front cover and a back cover of the electronic device, and a metal structure and a non-metallic structure which connects to the crimp. The structure manufacturing operation includes an extrusion operation of a metal plate, an operation of forming at least a part of the metal structure on the extruded metal plate, in which the metal structure includes at least a protruding portion, an operation forming at least a part of the nonmetallic structure by insert molding the metal plate to form at least a part of the nonmetallic structure, in which the nonmetallic structure encloses at least a part of the protruding portion, and an operation of simultaneously cutting at least a part of the metal structure and a part of the non-metallic structure and aligning a face of the projecting portion and a part of the surface of the non-metallic structure to form the same plane.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method may further include an operation of installing the back cover that forms the back surface of the electronic device.

In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method may further include an operation of installing the front glass cover that forms the front surface of the electronic device. In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, because the electronic device is capable of providing information that can be issued simultaneously in several directions through a screen having a curved area, and through this, it is capable of transferring the information intuitively and improve the comfort of use.

Figure 40 is a block diagram of a configuration of an electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

With reference to Figure 40, an configuration of the electronic device 4000 is provided. The electronic device 4000 may constitute all or part of the electronic device 101 of Figure 1, the device 200 of Figures 2A to 3. The electronic device 4000 includes at least one AP 4010, a communication module 4020, a SIM card 4024, a memory 4030, a sensor module 4040, an input device 4050, a screen 4060, an interface 4070, an audio module 4080, a camera module 4091, a power management module 4095, a battery 4096, an indicator 4097 and a 4098 engine.

The AP 4010 controls a plurality of hardware or software elements connected to the AP 4010 by operating an operating system or an application program. The AP 400 processes a variety of data, including multimedia data, and performs arithmetic operations. The AP 4010 can be implemented, for example, with a chip system (SoC). The AP 4010 may also include a graphics processing unit (GPU).

The communication module 4020 (for example, the communication interface 160) carries out the transmission / reception data in the communication between other electronic devices (for example, the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106) connected to the device 4000 electronic through a network. The communication module 4020 includes a cellular 4021 module, a 4023 Wi-Fi module, a 4025 Bluetooth (BT) module, a 4027 GPS module, a 4028 NFC module and a 4029 radio frequency (RF) module.

The cellular module 4021 provides a voice call, a video call, a text service, an Internet service, and the like, through a communication network (eg, LTE, LTE-A, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, WiBro , and GSM, and the like). In addition, the cellular module 4021 identifies and authenticates the electronic device 4000 within the communication network by using a 4024 SIM card. The cellular module 4021 can perform at least some of the functions that the AP 4010 can provide. For example, the cellular module 4021 can perform at least some of the multimedia control functions.

The 4021 cellular module includes a CP. In addition, the cellular module 4021 can be implemented, for example, with a SoC. Although elements, such as cellular module 4021 (for example, CP), memory 4030 and power management module 4095, are illustrated as separate elements with respect to AP 4010 in Figure 40, AP 4010 can also be implemented in so that at least a part (for example, the cellular module 4021) of the elements mentioned above is included in the AP 4010.

The AP 4010 or the cellular module 4021 (for example, the CP) loads an instruction or data, which is received from each nonvolatile memory connected to the same or at least one of the different elements, to a volatile memory and processes the instruction or the data. In addition, the AP 4010 or the cellular module 4021 stores data, which is received from at least one of the different elements or is generated by at least one of the different elements, in non-volatile memory.

Each of the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module and the 4028 NFC module include a processor to process data transmitted / received through a corresponding module. Although the cellular module 4021, the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module and the 4028 NFC module are illustrated in Figure 40 as separate blocks, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least part (by example, two or more) of the cellular 4021 module, the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module and the 4028 NFC module can be included in an integrated chip (IC) or IC package. For example, at least some of the processors corresponding to the cellular module 4021, the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module and the 4028 NFC module (for example, a communications processor corresponding to the cellular 4021 module and a Wi-Fi processor corresponding to the 4023 Wi-Fi module) can be implemented with a SoC.

The 4029 RF module transmits / receives data, for example, an RF signal. The 4029 RF module may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA) and the like. In addition, the 4029 RF module may further include a component for transmitting / receiving a radio wave in a free space in wireless communication, for example, a conductor, a conductor cable and the like. This principle is illustrated in Figure 40 that the cellular 4021 module, the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module and the 4028 NFC module share a 4029 RF module, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure At least one of the cellular 4021 module, the 4023 Wi-Fi module, the 4025 BT module, the 4027 GPS module, the 4028 NFC module can transmit / receive an RF signal through a separate RF module.

The 4024 SIM card is a card that is inserted into a slot formed in a specific location of the electronic device 4000. The 4024 SIM card includes unique identification information (for example, an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (for example, an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).

Memory 4030 (for example, memory 400) includes an internal memory 4032 or an external memory 4034.

The internal memory 4032 may include, for example, at least one of a volatile memory (for example, a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a static RAM (SRAM), a synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), and the like) or a non-volatile memory (for example, one-time programmable read-only memory (OTPROM), one PROM, one erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), one programmable and electrically erasable ROM (EEPROM), one mask ROM, one flash ROM, a NAND flash memory, a NOR flash memory, and the like). The internal memory 4032 may be a solid state drive (SSD).

The external memory 4034 may include a flash drive, and may also include, for example, compact flash (CF), secure digital (SD), micro-SD, mini-SD, Extreme digital (xD), memory device, and Similar. The external memory 4034 can be operatively coupled to the electronic device 4000 through various interfaces.

The electronic device 4000 may further include a storage unit (or a storage medium), such as a hard disk.

The sensor module 4040 measures a physical quantity or detects an operating state of the electronic device 4000, and converts the measured or detected information into an electrical signal. The 4040 sensor module includes, for example, at least one of a 4040A gestural sensor, a gyroscopic 4040B sensor, a 4040C barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic 4040D sensor, an acceleration 4040E sensor, a 4040F grip sensor, a proximity 4040G sensor, a 4040H sensor color (for example, a red, green, blue (RGB) sensor), a 40401 biological sensor, a 4040J temperature / humidity sensor, a 4040K lighting sensor and a 4040M UV sensor. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor module 4040 may include, for example, an E-node sensor, an electromyography (EMG) sensor, an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and the like The sensor module 4040 may further include a control circuit to control at least one or more sensors included therein.

The input device 4050 includes a touch panel 4052, a pen (digital) sensor 4054, a key 4056, or an ultrasonic input unit 4058.

The touch panel 4052 recognizes a touch input, for example, by using at least one of an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, and an ultrasonic type. The touch panel 4052 may also include a control circuit. In the case of the type of electrostatic touch panel 4052, not only physical contact recognition is possible, but also proximity recognition. The touch panel 4052 may also include a touch layer. In this case, the touch panel 4052 provides the user with a touch reaction.

The 4054 (digital) pen sensor can be implemented, for example, by using the same or similar procedure of receiving a tactile input from the user or by using an additional sheet for recognition.

The 4056 key can be, for example, a physical button, an optical key, a keyboard or a touch key.

The ultrasonic input unit 4058 is a device by which the electronic device 4000 detects a sound wave through a microphone 4088 by using a pen that generates an ultrasonic signal, and is capable of radio recognition.

The electronic device 4000 may use the communications module 4020 to receive a user input from an external device (for example, a computer or a server) connected to it.

The screen 4060 (for example, the screen 150) includes a panel 4062, a hologram 4064 or a projector 4066. The panel 4062 can be, for example, an LCD, an AM-OLED, and the like. Panel 4062 can be implemented, for example, in a flexible, transparent or portable manner. The 4062 panel can be constructed as a module with the 4052 touch panel.

Hologram 4064 uses light interference and shows a stereoscopic image in the air.

The 4066 projector displays an image by projecting a beam of light on a screen. The screen may be located inside or outside the electronic device 4000.

The screen 4060 may also include a control circuit for controlling panel 4062, hologram 4064, or projector 4066.

The 4070 interface includes, for example, an HDMI 4072, a USB 4074, an optical communication interface 4076, or a D-subminiature 4078 (D-sub). Interface 4070 may be included, for example, in the communication interface 160 of Figure 1. Additionally or alternatively, interface 4070 may include, for example, mobile high definition link (MHL) (not shown), SD card / multimedia (MMC) or infrared data association (IrDA).

The 4080 audio module converts a sound and an electrical signal bilaterally. At least some elements of the audio module 40040 may be included in the input / output interface 140 of Figure 1. The audio module 4080 converts the sound information that is input or output through a speaker 4082, a receiver 4084, a 4086 headset, the 4088 microphone and the like.

The camera module 4091 is a device for image and video capture, and may include one or more image sensors (for example, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, an image signal processor ( ISP) (not shown), or a flash (not shown, for example, an LED or a xenon lamp).

The energy management module 4095 manages the energy of the electronic device 4000. The power management module 4095 may include a power management IC (PMIC), a charger IC or a battery indicator.

The PMIC can be placed inside an IC or SoC semiconductor. Charging is classified into cable charging and wireless charging. The charger IC charges a battery and prevents excess voltage or an overcurrent flow from a charger. The charger IC includes a charger IC for at least one of the wired charging and wireless charging.

Wireless charging can be classified, for example, in a type of MRI, a type of induction magnetic, and an electromagnetic type. An additional circuit for wireless charging can be added, for example, a coil loop, a resonant circuit, a rectifier and the like.

The battery indicator measures, for example, a residual amount of the battery 4096 and a voltage, current and temperature during charging. Battery 4096 stores or generates electricity and supplies power to the electronic device 4000 through the use of stored or generated electricity. The 4096 battery may include a rechargeable battery or a solar battery.

The indicator 4097 indicates a specific state, for example, a start state, a message state, a load state, and the like, of the electronic device 4000 or a part thereof (for example, the AP 4010).

The 4098 engine converts an electrical signal into a mechanical vibration.

The electronic device 4000 includes a processing unit (for example, a GPU) to support mobile TV. The processing unit to support mobile TV processes media data according to a protocol of, for example, digital multimedia transmission (DMB), digital video transmission (DVB), media stream and the like.

Each of the aforementioned elements of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may consist of one or more components, and their names may vary depending on a type of electronic device. The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of the elements mentioned above. Some of the elements may be omitted, or other additional elements may be included. In addition, some of the elements of the electronic device can be combined and constructed as a single entity, in order to perform functions of the corresponding elements before the combination.

The term "module" used here may imply a unit that includes one of hardware, software, and firmware, or a combination of them. The term "module" can be used interchangeably with terms such as unit, logic, logic block, component, circuit and the like. The "module" may be a minimum unit of an integrally constituted component or it may be a part thereof. The "module" may be a minimum unit to perform one or more functions or it may be a part thereof. The "module" can be implemented mechanically or electrically. For example, the "module" of the present disclosure includes at least one of an application-specific IC chip (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and a programmable logic device, which are known or will be developed. and that perform certain operations.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least some parts of a device (for example, modules or functions thereof) or procedure (for example, operations) can be implemented with an instruction stored in a computer-readable storage medium, by example. The instruction can be executed by one or more processors (for example, processor 4010), to perform a function corresponding to the instruction. The computer-readable storage media can be, for example, the memory 4030. At least some parts of the programming module can be implemented (for example, executed), for example, by the processor 4010. At least some parts of the programming module they can include modules, programs, routines, instruction sets, processes and the like, to perform one or more functions.

Certain aspects of the present disclosure may also be incorporated as a computer-readable code in a non-transient computer-readable recording medium. A non-transient computer readable recording medium is any data storage device that can store data that can then be read by a computer system. Examples of non-transient computer-readable recording media include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), compact discs (CD-ROM), magnetic tapes, floppy disks and optical data storage devices. . The non-transient computer readable recording medium can also be distributed through computer systems coupled to the network, so that the computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed manner. In addition, programmers skilled in the art can easily interpret functional programs, code and code segments to carry out the present disclosure.

At this point it should be noted that the various embodiments of the present disclosure as described above typically involve the processing of the input data and the generation of output data to some extent. This input data processing and the output data generation can be implemented in hardware or software in combination with hardware. For example, specific electronic components may be employed in a similar or related mobile device or circuits to implement the functions associated with the various embodiments of the present disclosure as described above. Alternatively, one or more processors operating in accordance with the stored instructions may implement the functions associated with the various embodiments of the present disclosure as described above. If such is the case, it is within the scope of the present disclosure that said instructions may be stored in one or more media readable by a non-transient processor. Examples of the media readable by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tapes, floppy disks and optical data storage devices. The media readable by the processor can also be distributed through computer systems coupled to the network, so that the instructions are stored and executed in a distributed way. In addition, programmers skilled in the art referred to in the present disclosure can easily interpret the functional computer programs, instructions and instructional segments for carrying out the present disclosure.

The programming module or module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may also include at least one or more elements among the aforementioned elements, may omit some of them, or may also include additional elements. The operations performed by a module, programming module or other elements can be executed in a sequential, parallel, repetitive or heuristic manner. In addition, some of the operations may be executed in a different order or may be omitted, or other operations may be added.

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1. An electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) comprising: a transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020) that forms at least part of a front surface (2001, 1101) of the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000), including the cover (340 , 1010, 1020) of transparent glass a flat surface (2011, 340, 1111), a first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112) extending from a first flat side edge of the surface (2011, 340, 1111), and a second curved surface (2013, 3403, 1113) that extends from a second lateral edge of the surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat and opposite the first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112); a rear cover (215, 350) forming at least part of a rear surface (2002, 1102) of the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000); a metal crimp (220, 312, 3510, 3714) that at least partially surrounds a space formed between the transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020) and the rear cover (215, 350); Y a flexible display device embedded in the space and at least partially exposed through the transparent glass cover (340, 1010, 1020), the flexible display device including a touch screen that extends to the first surface (2012, 3402 , 1112) curved, the first surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat, and the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved; in which the metal crimping (220, 312, 3510, 3714) comprises: a first lateral surface (221) that encloses an edge of the first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112); a second lateral surface (222) enclosing an edge of the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved; a third lateral surface (223) that interconnects one end of the first lateral surface (221) and one end of the second lateral surface (222); a fourth lateral surface (224) that interconnects the other end of the first lateral surface (221) and the other end of the second lateral surface (222); Y wherein the first lateral surface (221) and the second lateral surface (222) have a first height and the third lateral surface (223) and the fourth lateral surface (224) have a second height that is larger than the first height ; Y wherein, in a corner where the first lateral surface (221) and the third lateral surface (223) are interconnected and in a corner where the first lateral surface (221) and the fourth lateral surface (224) are interconnected, the height of the first lateral surface (221) gradually increases from the first height to the second height, and wherein, in a corner where the second lateral surface (222) and the third lateral surface (223) are interconnected and in a corner where the second lateral surface (222) and the fourth lateral surface (224) are interconnected, the height of the second lateral surface (222) gradually increases from the first height to the second height. 2. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: The metal crimping includes an extended portion to at least part of the surface (2002, 1102) posterior. 3. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a processor (120, 4010) and a memory (130, 4030) within the space; in which the memory (130, 4030) is configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor (120, 4010) to display: a first screen in a first area of the touch screen, which is placed on the first surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat; a second screen that differs from the first screen, in a second area of the touch screen, which is placed on the first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112); Y a third screen that differs from the first screen, in a third area of the touch screen, which is placed on the second curved surface (2013, 3403, 1113). 4. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible display device comprises a single organic flexible light emitting diode, OLED, display that it extends along the first surface (2012, 3402, 1112) curved, the first surface (2011, 340, 1111) flat and the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved. 5. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the claims above, which also includes: a first non-metallic portion and a second non-metallic portion that are formed on the third lateral surface (223) perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the third lateral surface (223). 6. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of claim 5, further comprising: at least one of an opening in the third lateral surface (223) between the first non-metallic portion and the second non-metallic portion, a subscriber identification module, SIM, tray that is removably inserted into the opening, and an infrared device that is exposed on the third side surface (223). 7. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of claim 5 or claim 6, further comprising: a third non-metallic portion and a fourth non-metallic portion that are formed on the fourth lateral surface (224) perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the fourth lateral surface (224). The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of claim 7, further comprising: at least one of an insertion hole of an audio device, a connector opening and a speaker hole in the fourth lateral surface (224) between the third non-metallic portion and the fourth non-metallic portion. 9. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: at least one of a near-field communication, NFC, antenna, a wireless charging coil and a magnetic emulator antenna within a space near the rear cover (215, 350). 10. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a first tactile area in a part of the first curved surface (2012, 3402, 1112) or a second tactile area in a part of the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved; wherein the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) is configured to receive a volume control input through at least one of the first touch area and the second touch area, in the that the volume control input comprises a gesture input in a part of the first touch area or the second touch area. 11. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of claim 9, further comprising: a first tactile area on a part of the first surface (2012, 3402, 1112) curved and / or a second tactile area in a part of the second surface (2013, 3403, 1113) curved; wherein the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) is configured to receive an on or off input through at least one of the first touch area and the second touch area. 12. The electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rear cover (215, 350) comprises a second flat surface that forms at least part of a rear surface (2002, 1102) of the electronic device (100, 200, 300, 900, 1100, 1250, 4000); wherein the rear cover (215, 350) comprises: a third curved surface extending from a first side edge of the second flat surface, and a fourth curved surface extending from a second side edge of the second flat surface formed opposite the third curved surface; wherein the first lateral surface (221) of the metal crimping (220, 312, 3510, 3714) also encloses an edge of the third curved surface; Y wherein the second lateral surface (222) of the metal crimping (220, 312, 3510, 3714) also encloses an edge of the fourth curved surface.