WO2021251679A1

WO2021251679A1 - Electronic device comprising flexible display and camera module

Info

Publication number: WO2021251679A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/006873
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이창한; 김다희; 김문선; 김숙동; 서수현; 성원규; 윤영규; 조형탁; 홍현주
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-06-12
Filing date: 2021-06-02
Publication date: 2021-12-16

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present document, an electronic device comprises: a housing; a flexible display which is at least partially withdrawable from the inner space of the housing; and a camera module rotated by movement of the flexible display, wherein the housing forms a first side surface and a second side surface of the electronic device, which are positioned on opposite sides in the direction of a rotational axis of the camera module, and in a state of having been drawn out of the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device through an opening formed through the first side surface, the camera module can be rotated by movement of the flexible display. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device including flexible display and camera module

Various embodiments of the present document relate to an electronic device including a flexible display and a camera module.

The flexible display provides a special experience to the user based on the flexibility that the conventional display could not have. With the development of the display industry, smart devices that can bend freely and deliver excellent picture quality beyond simply folding are emerging. An electronic device including a flexible display may be implemented in various forms for a new user experience, for example, a form factor capable of expanding a screen in a slide manner.

A camera module is an essential part of an electronic device. In a situation where a sliding structure for screen expansion has to be implemented in a slimming trend, it may be difficult to arrange a camera module in an electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present document may provide an electronic device including a flexible display and a camera module in which a camera module may be disposed by increasing space efficiency in an electronic device capable of extending a screen in a sliding manner.

The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. .

According to one embodiment of the present document, an electronic device includes a housing, a flexible display that is at least partially withdrawable from an internal space of the housing, and a camera module that is rotated by movement of the flexible display, wherein the housing is rotated by rotation of the camera module A first side surface of the electronic device and a second side surface of the electronic device are formed opposite to each other in the direction of an axis of rotation, and the camera module has an opening formed on the first side from the inside of the housing. It may be rotated by movement of the flexible display in a state in which the electronic device is drawn out of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment of the present document, an electronic device includes a housing, a flexible display that is at least partially withdrawable from an internal space of the housing, and a camera module that is rotated by movement of the flexible display, wherein the housing includes the camera module forming a first side surface of the electronic device and a second side surface of the electronic device positioned opposite to each other in the direction of a rotation axis of a first distance greater than the first distance from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device through an opening formed in the first side from the inside of the housing When drawn out by 2 distances, it may be in a rotatable state by movement of the flexible display.

An electronic device including a flexible display and a camera module according to various embodiments of the present document can improve arrangement efficiency with respect to a camera module in an electronic device having a screen in an expandable form factor, and can improve the sliding operation of the electronic device. User satisfaction or usability can be improved by providing a corresponding intuitive user experience using the camera module.

In addition, effects obtainable or predicted by various embodiments of the present document may be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments of this document.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, in one embodiment.

2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment;

2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment;

3A is a front perspective view of an electronic device in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment;

3B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment;

4 is an exploded view of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment.

5 shows, in one embodiment, a camera assembly.

6 is an exploded view of a camera assembly, in one embodiment.

7 illustrates a first state, a second state, or a third state of the camera assembly, in one embodiment.

8 shows the electronic device in a closed state in a first state of the camera assembly, in one embodiment.

9 shows the electronic device in a closed state in a third state of the camera assembly, in one embodiment.

10 illustrates a cross-sectional structure in the x-z plane of a portion of an electronic device, in one embodiment.

11 illustrates an operation of the camera assembly transitioning from a first state to a fourth state, in one embodiment.

Fig. 12 schematically shows a state transition device in a first state of the Carrera assembly, in one embodiment;

13 schematically shows a state transition device in a second state of the camera assembly, in one embodiment.

14 illustrates an operation flow of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 15 is, for example, a conceptual diagram relating to the operation flow of Fig. 14 .

16 illustrates, for example, an operation of displaying a preview image in a panoramic photographing function.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 , in one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140 ) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but the above-described example is not limited to The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

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

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology is a high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO)), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the designated high frequency band. can

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external

electronic devices

102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external

electronic devices

102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may have various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the component from other such components, and may refer to the component in another aspect (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the component from other such components, and may refer to the component in another aspect (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.

2A is a front perspective view of the electronic device 200 in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment. 2B is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 200 in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment. 3A is a front perspective view of the electronic device 200 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment. 3B is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 200 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment.

2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B , the electronic device 200 may include a housing 210 , a sliding plate 220 , and a flexible display 230 .

The housing 210 (or housing structure) 210 includes, for example, a first side housing part 211 , a second side housing part 212 , and a third side housing part ( 213 ), a fourth side housing part 214 , and a rear housing part (hereinafter, referred to as a back cover) 215 . The first side housing part 211 and the second side housing part 212 may be positioned opposite to each other corresponding to both short edges of the back cover 215 , respectively. The third side housing part 213 and the fourth side housing part 214 may be positioned opposite to each other corresponding to both long edges of the back cover 215 , respectively. The first side housing part 211 , the second side housing part 212 , the third side housing part 213 , and the fourth side housing part 214 may include a metal and/or a polymer, and are integrally formed with the first side housing part 211 , the second side housing part 212 , and the fourth side housing part 214 . can be formed. The back cover 215 may be substantially opaque. For example, the back cover 215 may be formed by coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing. have.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be implemented to expand the screen 2301 in a sliding manner. For example, the screen 2301 may be a display area (or an active area) that is being viewed from the outside among the flexible displays 230 . 2A and 2B show the electronic device 200 in a state in which the screen 2301 is not expanded, and FIGS. 3A and 3B show the electronic device 200 in a state in which the screen 2301 is expanded. The state in which the screen 2301 is not expanded is a state in which the sliding plate 220 is not moved in the first direction (eg, the +x axis direction) with respect to the housing 210 and may be referred to as a closed state of the electronic device 200 . can The state in which the screen 2301 is expanded is a state in which the sliding plate 220 is not moved any more in the first direction with respect to the housing 210 and is moved to the maximum, and may be referred to as an open state of the electronic device 200 . In some embodiments, the open state may include a fully open state (see FIG. 3A ) or an intermediated state. An intermediate state may refer to a state between a closed state (see FIG. 2A ) and a fully open state. In some embodiments, when the sliding plate 220 is at least partially moved in the first direction with respect to the housing 210 , it is referred to as a 'slide-out' of the sliding plate 220 or the flexible display 230 . can be In some embodiments, when the sliding plate 220 is at least partially moved in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the housing 210 (eg, the -x axis direction), the sliding plate 220 or the flexible display It may be referred to as a 'slide-in' of 230 . The first direction may be referred to as a 'direction of slide out', and the second direction may be referred to as a 'direction of slide in'.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may include a first area (①) and a second area (②). The first region (①) may be disposed to overlap the sliding plate 220 . The second area ② may include an extended portion of the screen 2301 when the electronic device 200 is switched from a closed state (see FIG. 2A ) to an open state (see FIG. 3A ). When the electronic device 200 is switched from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the second region ② is drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 200 as if sliding, and thus the screen 2301 may be expanded. have. When the electronic device 200 is switched from the open state to the closed state, at least a portion of the second region ② is introduced into the internal space of the electronic device 200 as if sliding, and thus the screen 2301 may be reduced. have. The second area ② is a bent portion of the flexible display 230 when there is a transition between the open state and the closed state of the electronic device 200, for example, a bendable area or a bendable section ( It may also be referred to as a bendable section). The screen 2301 may include an active area (or display area) of the flexible display 230 that is visually exposed to output an image, and the electronic device 200 uses the sliding plate 220 . The active area may be adjusted according to movement or movement of the flexible display 230 . In the following description, the open state may refer to a state in which the screen 2301 is maximized. In an embodiment, in the electronic device 200 having the screen 2301 expandable in response to the slide-out of the sliding plate 220 , the flexible display 230 is an 'expandable display' or a 'slide-out' It may also be referred to by other terms, such as a slide-out display. In various embodiments, the electronic device 200 including the flexible display 230 may include the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to an embodiment, the screen 2301 includes a first flat portion 230a, and a first curved portion 230b and/or a second curved surface positioned on opposite sides with the first flat portion 230a interposed therebetween. It may include a part 230c. For example, the first curved portion 230b and the second curved portion 230c may be substantially symmetrical with the first flat portion 230a interposed therebetween. The first planar portion 230a may expand or contract according to a change in state of the electronic device 200 (eg, transition between a closed state and an open state). The first curved portion 230b may be provided in substantially the same shape even when the state of the electronic device 200 changes. A portion of the second area (②) of the flexible display 230 forming the first curved portion 230b may vary according to a change in the state of the electronic device 200 . For example, a partial region of the second region ② forming the first curved portion 230b in the closed state of FIG. 2A is an expanded first plane when it is switched from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 3A . It is included in the portion 230a, and in the open state of FIG. 3A , the first curved portion 230b may be formed as another area of the second area (②). The first curved portion 230b may be positioned opposite to the second curved portion 230c in the closed or open state of the electronic device 200 to improve the aesthetics of the screen 2301 . According to some embodiments, the first flat portion 230a may be implemented in an expanded form without the second curved portion 230c.

Referring to the closed state of the electronic device 200 illustrated in FIG. 2A , the electronic device 200 may include a rear surface 201 of the electronic device 200 positioned opposite to the screen 2301 . The rear surface 201 may include a second flat portion 201a, and a third curved portion 201b and a fourth curved portion 201c positioned on opposite sides with the second flat portion 201a interposed therebetween. have. The second flat portion 201a may be positioned to correspond to the first flat portion 230a of the screen 2301 and may be parallel to the first flat portion 230a. The third curved portion 201b may be positioned to correspond to the first curved portion 230b of the screen 2301 and may include a curved surface curved from the second flat portion 201a toward the first curved portion 230b. The fourth curved portion 210c may be positioned to correspond to the second curved portion 230c of the screen 2301 and may include a curved surface curved from the second flat portion 201a toward the second curved portion 230c. Referring to the closed state of the electronic device 200 , the first side housing part 211 , the second side housing part 212 , the third side housing part 213 , and the fourth side housing part 214 are the screens. A bezel structure surrounding the space between the 2301 and the back cover 215 may be formed. The rear surface 201 of the electronic device 200 may be formed by a back cover 215 and a portion 216 of a bezel structure surrounding the back cover 215 . The bezel structure may form a side surface of the electronic device 200 . When the electronic device 200 is viewed in the +x axis direction in FIG. 2A , a portion of the third side housing part 213 is a first curved part 230b of the screen 2301 and a third curved part of the rear surface 201 . A third side 243 between 201b may be formed. When the electronic device 200 is viewed in the -x axis direction in FIG. 2A , a portion of the fourth side housing part 214 is a second curved part 230c of the screen 2301 and a fourth curved part of the rear surface 201 . A fourth side (not shown) between the 201c may be formed. The first side housing part 211 may form a first side surface (not shown) connecting one end of the third side surface 243 and one end of the fourth side surface. The second side housing part 212 may form a second side surface 242 connecting the other end of the third side surface 243 and the other end of the fourth side surface.

Referring to the closed state of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2A , in one embodiment, when viewed from above the first flat portion 230a of the screen 2301, the first side housing 211 is the screen ( A first screen edge portion 261 corresponding to the first side of the 2301 may be formed, and the second side housing portion 212 is the second side of the screen 2301 positioned on the opposite side to the first side. A second screen edge portion 262 corresponding to the side may be formed. The sliding plate 200 may form a third screen edge portion (not shown) corresponding to the third side of the screen 2301 . The third screen edge portion may form a surface that smoothly connects the fourth side formed by the second curved portion 230c and the fourth side housing portion 214 of the screen 2301 in the closed state of the electronic device 200 . have.

According to an embodiment, the sliding structure associated with the flexible display 230 may include a resilient structure. For example, when the flexible display 230 is moved to a set distance by an external force, it can be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state without any more external force due to the elastic structure included in the sliding structure. Yes (eg semi-automatic slide motion).

According to some embodiments, when a signal is generated through an input device included in the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 moves from a closed state to an open state due to a driving device such as a motor connected to the flexible display 230, Alternatively, it can switch from an open state to a closed state. For example, when a signal is generated through a hardware button or a software button provided through a screen, the electronic device 200 may be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state.

According to some embodiments, when signals are generated from various sensors such as a pressure sensor, the electronic device 200 may be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state. For example, when carrying or holding the electronic device 200 by hand, a squeeze gesture in which a part of the hand (eg, the palm of the hand or a finger) presses within a specified section of the electronic device 200 may cause the sensor may be detected, and in response, the electronic device 200 may be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state.

According to an embodiment, in a state in which the second area (②) of the flexible display 230 is drawn into the inner space of the housing 210 (eg, in a closed state), at least a portion of the second area (②) is a back cover It may be arranged to be visible from the outside through 215 . In this case, the back cover 215 may be formed of a transparent material and/or a translucent material.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pulley (or a roller) positioned inside the electronic device 200 to correspond to the second area ② of the flexible display 230 . It may include a rotating member. For example, the second region (②) of the flexible display 230 may be drivably connected to a roller (or pulley), and through rotation of the roller in the transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 3A . The movement of the second region (②) and its movement direction may be guided. The first curved portion 230b of the screen 2301 may be formed by a portion corresponding to the curved surface of the roller in the second area (②). The second curved portion 230c of the screen 2301 may be formed to correspond to the curved surface formed on one surface of the sliding plate 220 .

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may further include a touch sensing circuit (eg, a touch sensor). According to various embodiments (not shown), the flexible display 230 includes a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type pen input device (eg, a stylus pen); They may be combined or placed adjacent to each other. For example, the digitizer may include a coil member disposed on a dielectric substrate to detect a resonance frequency of an electromagnetic induction method applied from the pen input device.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a camera module 271 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) or a flash 272 . In some embodiments, the flash 272 may be implemented as included in the camera module 271 . The camera module 271 and/or the flash 272 may be located, for example, on the rear surface 201 of the electronic device 200 . The camera module 271 (eg, a rear camera module or a first camera module) may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 272 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to some embodiments, it is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B or 3B , and a plurality of camera modules may be implemented by replacing the camera module 271 . For example, a plurality of camera modules (eg, a dual camera or a triple camera) may have different properties (eg, angle of view) or functions. According to an embodiment, a plurality of camera modules including lenses having different angles of view may be configured, and the electronic device 200 performs the angle of view of the camera module performed by the electronic device 200 based on a user's selection. can be controlled to change For another example, the plurality of camera modules include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an IR (infrared) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, a structured light camera). may include In various embodiments, the IR camera may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (not shown).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 transmits one surface of the electronic device 200 placed in the direction toward which the screen 2301 faces and generates an image signal based on the received light (eg, a front camera). module or a second camera module) (not shown). For example, the front camera module may be located inside the electronic device 200 to correspond to the first screen edge portion 261 . As another example, the front camera module may be aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole or a notch) formed in the flexible display 230 and positioned inside the electronic device 200 . In this case, external light may pass through the opening and a portion of the transparent cover overlapping the opening to be introduced into the front camera module. The transparent cover serves to protect the flexible display 230 from the outside, and for example, a plastic film (eg, polyimide film) or ultra-thin glass (UTG (ultra-thin glass)). member may be included.

According to some embodiments, the front camera module may be disposed at the bottom of at least a part of the screen 2301, and the position of the front camera module is not visually differentiated (or exposed) and a related function (eg, image taking) is performed. can do. For example, the front camera module may be located on the back of the screen 2301 , or beneath or beneath the screen 2301 , and includes a hidden display rear camera (eg, under display camera (UDC)). can do. In some embodiments, the front camera module may be aligned and positioned in a recess formed on the rear surface of the flexible display 230 . When viewed from the top of the screen 2301 (eg, when viewed in the -z axis direction), the front camera module is disposed overlapping at least a portion of the screen 2301 to obtain an image of an external subject without being exposed to the outside can do. In this case, a portion of the flexible display 230 overlapping at least partially with the front camera module may include a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure different from those of other areas. For example, a portion of the flexible display 230 overlapping at least in part with the front camera module may have a different pixel density than other areas. A pixel structure and/or a wiring structure formed in a portion of the flexible display 230 overlapping at least in part with the front camera module may reduce light loss between the external and the front camera module. According to some embodiments, pixels may not be disposed in a portion of the flexible display 230 that at least partially overlaps with the front camera module.

According to some embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 200 may include various sensor modules (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). The sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an HRM sensor); It may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illuminance sensor. According to an embodiment, the sensor module may be located inside the electronic device 200 to correspond to the first screen edge part 261 . According to some embodiments, the sensor module may include an optical sensor, aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole, or a notch) formed in the flexible display 230 to be positioned inside the electronic device 200 . can In this case, external light may pass through the opening and a partial region of the transparent cover overlapping the opening to be introduced into the optical sensor.

According to some embodiments, the sensor module may be disposed at the bottom of at least a part of the screen (eg, a screen display area or active area) 2301 of the flexible display 230 , and the position of the sensor module may be visually distinguished (or It can perform related functions without being exposed). For example, the sensor module may be located on the rear surface of the screen 2301 of the flexible display 230 or below or beneath the screen 2301 of the flexible display 230 . According to various embodiments, the sensor module may be aligned and positioned in a recess formed on the rear surface of the flexible display 230 . When viewed from the top of the screen 2301 (eg, when viewed in the -z axis direction), the sensor module is disposed to overlap at least a part of the screen 2301 and performs a corresponding function without being exposed to the outside. . In this case, a portion of the flexible display 230 overlapping at least partially with the sensor module may include a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure different from those of other areas. For example, some areas of the flexible display 230 overlapping the sensor module at least partially may have different pixel densities compared to other areas. A pixel structure and/or a wiring structure formed in a partial area of the flexible display 230 that is at least partially overlapped with the sensor module allows various types of signals (eg, light or ultrasound) related to the sensor module to pass between the outside and the sensor module. when that loss can be reduced. According to some embodiments, a plurality of pixels may not be disposed in a partial area of the flexible display 230 that at least partially overlaps the sensor module.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 200 may further include a key input device (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ). The key input device may be located, for example, on a first side surface of the electronic device 200 formed by the first side cover 213 . In some embodiments (not shown), the key input device may include at least one sensor module.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components. For example, the electronic device 200 may include a microphone positioned inside the housing 210 and a corresponding microphone hole formed in the housing 210 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of microphones capable of detecting the direction of sound. For example, the electronic device 200 may include a speaker positioned inside the housing 210 and a speaker hole formed in the housing 210 corresponding thereto. For example, the electronic device 200 may include a receiver for calls positioned inside the housing 210 and a receiver hole formed in the housing 210 corresponding thereto. In some embodiments, the microphone hole and the speaker hole may be implemented as one hole, or the speaker hole may be omitted like a piezo speaker. For example, the electronic device 200 may include a connector (eg, a USB connector) positioned inside the housing 210 and a connector hole formed in the housing 210 corresponding thereto. The electronic device 200 may transmit and/or receive power and/or data to and/or from an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector through the connector hole.

4 is an exploded view of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment. 5 shows, in one embodiment, a camera assembly 5 . 6 is an exploded view of the camera assembly 5 in one embodiment. 7 shows a first state 701 , a second state 702 , or a third state 703 of the camera assembly 5 , in one embodiment. FIG. 8 shows the electronic device 200 in a closed state in a first state 701 of the camera assembly 5 , in one embodiment. FIG. 9 shows the electronic device 200 in a closed state in a third state 703 of the camera assembly 5 , in one embodiment. FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional structure 1000 in the x-z plane of a portion of an electronic device 200 , in one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a bezel structure 401 , a back cover 215 , a first support member 410 , a second support member 420 , and a second support member 420 . 3 support member 430 , sliding plate 220 , flexible display 230 , support sheet 440 , display support structure 450 , roller 460 , printed circuit board 470 , battery ( 480 ), or a camera assembly 5 . The bezel structure 401 may include a first side housing part 211 , a second side housing part 212 , a third side housing part 213 , and/or a fourth side housing part 214 .

According to an embodiment, the first support member 410 , the second support member 420 , and/or the third support member 430 is a frame structure capable of withstanding a load, and is coupled to the bezel structure 401 to provide electronic may contribute to the durability or rigidity of the device 200 . At least a portion of the first support member 410 , the second support member 420 , and/or the third support member 430 may include a non-metal material (eg, a polymer) or a metal material. In some embodiments, two or more of the first support member 410 , the second support member 420 , and the third support member 430 may be integrally formed and may include the same material.

According to an embodiment, the first support member (eg, a first bracket) 410 may be positioned inside the electronic device 200 and coupled to the first side housing unit 211 . The second support member (eg, the second bracket) 420 may be positioned inside the electronic device 200 to be coupled to the second side housing unit 212 . For example, in a fastening manner such as snap-fit or bolt fastening, the first support member 410 is coupled to the first side housing portion 211 , and the second support member 420 is coupled to the second It may be coupled to the side housing part 212 . In some embodiments, the first support member 410 and the first side housing portion 211 may be integrally formed and may include the same material. In some embodiments, the second support member 420 and the second side housing portion 212 may be integrally formed and may include the same material.

According to an embodiment, the third support member (eg, the third bracket) 430 may be located inside the electronic device 200 and connected to the bezel structure 401 . In one embodiment, the bezel structure 401 and the third support member 430 may be integrally formed and may include the same material.

According to an embodiment, the back cover 215 may be coupled to the third support member 410 and/or the bezel structure 401 , and together with the bezel structure 401 may form an exterior of the electronic device 200 . . The printed circuit board 470 and/or the battery 480 may be disposed or coupled to the third support member 430 in the internal space of the electronic device 200 . The printed circuit board 470 and the battery 480 may not overlap each other when viewed from above (eg, viewed in the +z-axis direction) of the back cover 215 . A printed circuit board 470 (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)) is, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB (flexible printed circuit board)) ( (not shown) may be electrically connected to the flexible display 230 . The printed circuit board 470 includes a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a memory (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1 ), and/or an interface (eg, interface 177 of FIG. 1 ); The same various electronic components may be disposed. The electronic device 200 may include various other electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board 470 or electrically connected to the printed circuit board 470 . The battery 480 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 200 , and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. . The battery 480 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 200 or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device 200 .

According to some embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 200 may include an antenna positioned between the third support member 430 and the back cover 215 . The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In some embodiments, an antenna structure may be formed by at least a portion of the bezel structure 401 .

According to an embodiment, the first support member 410 and the second support member 420 may be disposed in a second direction (eg, the +x axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (eg, the +x axis direction) in which the sliding plate 220 can slide out. For example, in the y-axis direction), they may be located apart from each other. The first support member 410 and the second support member 420 are formed with respect to the first center line C1 of the electronic device 200 extending in the first direction (refer to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B). It may be substantially symmetrical. The first center line C1 of the electronic device 200 may be, for example, a line serving as a reference point for symmetry with respect to the first flat portion 230a (refer to FIG. 2A ) of the screen 2301 .

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may include a first area (①) and a second area (②) extending from the first area (①). The first region (①) may be disposed to overlap the sliding plate 220 . The sliding plate 220 may include a first surface 2201 and a second surface (not shown) positioned opposite to the first surface 2201 . The first region ① may be coupled to the first surface 2201 of the sliding plate 220 using an adhesive member (or an adhesive member) (not shown). The adhesive member may include, for example, a thermally responsive adhesive member, a photoreactive adhesive member, a general adhesive, and/or a double-sided tape. According to some embodiments, the first region ① may be disposed and fixed in a recess formed in the sliding plate 220 . The sliding plate 220 serves to support at least a portion of the flexible display 230 , and may be referred to as a display support plate in some embodiments. When switching from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 3A, the second area (②) connected to the first area (①) slides out due to the movement of the sliding plate 220, and the screen can be expanded (See screen 2301 in FIG. 3A ). When transitioning from the open state of FIG. 2A to the closed state of FIG. 3A , due to the movement of the sliding plate 220 , the second region ② is spaced between the bezel structure 401 and the third support member 430 ( 402), the screen may be reduced (refer to the screen 2301 of FIG. 2A).

According to an embodiment, the support sheet 440 may be disposed or coupled to the rear surface of the flexible display 230 . The rear surface of the flexible display 230 may refer to a surface positioned opposite to a surface from which light is emitted from a display panel including a plurality of pixels. The support sheet 440 may contribute to durability of the flexible display 230 . The support sheet 440 may reduce the effect of a load or stress that may occur in transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 3A on the flexible display 230 . The support sheet 440 may prevent the flexible display 230 from being damaged by a force transmitted therefrom when the sliding plate 220 is moved. The support sheet 440 may be formed of various metallic materials and/or non-metallic materials (eg, polymers). According to an embodiment, the support sheet 440 may include stainless steel. In another embodiment, the support sheet 440 may include an engineering plastic. In some embodiments, the support sheet 440 may be implemented integrally with the flexible display 230 . In some embodiments, the support sheet 440 may be omitted.

According to an embodiment, the support sheet 440 overlaps at least a portion of a portion on which the flexible display 230 is bent (eg, the second region ②, the second curved portion 230c of FIG. 2A or 3A ). A lattice structure (not shown) may be included. The grating structure may include, for example, a plurality of openings (or slits) (not shown). For example, the plurality of openings may be periodically formed, have substantially the same shape, and may be repeatedly arranged at regular intervals. The grid structure may contribute to the flexibility of the second region ②, and the second region ② may be more flexible than the first region ① due to the grid structure. In some embodiments, the support sheet 440 may include a recess pattern (not shown) including a plurality of recesses, replacing the lattice structure. In some embodiments, the grid structure or recess pattern contributing to the flexibility of the flexible display 230 may extend to at least a portion of the flat portion 230a of FIG. 2A or 3A . In some embodiments, the support sheet 440 including a grid structure or a recess pattern, or a corresponding conductive member may be formed in a plurality of layers.

According to an embodiment, the support sheet 440 may substantially invisible elements (eg, the display support structure 450 ) positioned inside the electronic device 200 through the flexible display 230 . For example, the lattice structure of the support structure 440 corresponding to the second region ② includes a plurality of openings, but at a level such that the display support structure 450 is substantially invisible through the flexible display 230 . It can transmit light. In an embodiment, the lattice structure of the supporting structure 440 corresponding to the second region (②) includes a plurality of openings, but a plurality of bars of the display supporting structure 440 are visible to protrude through the flexible display 230 . phenomenon can also be prevented.

According to one embodiment, the display support structure 450 includes a third surface 451 facing the support sheet 440 , and a fourth surface 452 positioned opposite to the third surface 451 . can do. When the state of the electronic device 200 changes, the display support structure 450 may move together with the sliding plate 220 and the flexible display 230 . A state change of the electronic device 200 includes, for example, a transition between a closed state and an open state, a transition between a closed state and an intermediate state, a transition between an open state and an intermediate state, or a transition between intermediate states. can do. In some embodiments, the display support structure 450 may be coupled to the support sheet 440 , and an adhesive material may be positioned between the third surface 451 and the support sheet 440 . In an embodiment, the display support structure 450 may be connected to the sliding plate 220 . In a state change of the electronic device 200 , the display support structure 450 may be moved while rotating the roller 460 in friction with the fourth surface 452 . The movement of the display support structure 450 and its movement direction may be guided by the roller 460 . In one embodiment, the fourth surface 452 has a form in which a plurality of bars (not shown) extending in the direction of the axis of rotation of the roller 460 (eg, the y-axis direction) are arranged. may include The display support structure 450 may have flexibility due to, for example, portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of bars. In some embodiments, the display support structure 450 includes a plurality of bars and may be referred to as a multi-bar structure or a multi-bar assembly. In some embodiments, the display support structure 450 may be referred to as a flexible track. In various embodiments, the display support structure 450 may be implemented with various other types of flexible members that are not limited to the illustrated examples.

According to one embodiment, in the closed state of FIG. 2A or the open state of FIG. 3A , at least a portion of the display support structure 450 is positioned to overlap the screen 2301 (see FIGS. 2A or 3A ), and the flexible display 230 ), the second region ② may be supported so that the second region ② of the flexible display 230 is smoothly connected to the first region ① of the flexible display 230 without being lifted. The display support structure 450 moves while maintaining a shape in which the second region ② is smoothly connected to the first region ① without lifting, for example, in transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 3A . possible to contribute

According to an embodiment, the roller 460 may be positioned in the space 402 between the bezel structure 401 and the third support member 430 to correspond to the second area (②) of the flexible display 230 . . In the transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 3A , the second region ② may be moved while rotating the roller 460 . The movement of the second region (②) and its movement direction may be guided by the roller 460 . The roller (or pulley) 460 may include, for example, a cylinder shape extending in a direction (eg, +y-axis direction) from the second support member 420 to the first support member 410 . have.

According to an embodiment, the sliding plate 220 may include a first slider S1 formed on a side facing the first support member 410 . The sliding plate 220 may include a second slider S2 formed on a side facing the second support member 420 . The first slider S1 and the second slider S2 may be symmetrical with respect to the first center line C1 of the electronic device 200 . The first slider S1 may be positioned (or inserted) on a first guide rail (or first rail) GR1 formed on the first support member 410 , and the second slider S2 is It may be positioned (or inserted) on a second guide rail (or second rail) (not shown) formed on the second support member 420 . In a state change of the electronic device 200, the first slider S1 may be guided and moved by the first guide rail GR1, and the second slider S2 may be moved while guided by the second guide rail, and , due to which the sliding plate 220 can perform a linear motion.

According to an embodiment, the display support structure 450 may include a third slider (not shown) formed on a side facing the first support member 410 . The display support structure 450 may include a fourth slider S4 formed on a side facing the second support member 420 . The third slide and the fourth slide S4 may be symmetrical with respect to the first center line C1 of the electronic device 200 . The third slide may be positioned (or inserted) on the first guide rail GR1 formed on the first support member 410 , and the fourth slide S4 may be disposed on the second guide rail formed on the second support member 420 . (not shown) may be positioned (or inserted). In a state change of the electronic device 200 , the third slide may be moved by being guided by the first guide rail GR1 , and the fourth slide S4 may be moved while being guided by the second guide rail.

4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 , in one embodiment, the camera assembly 5 includes a camera module 51 , a first shaft 52 , a second circular gear structure 53 , a second shaft 54 , a first shaft support member 55 , a second shaft support member 56 , a third shaft support member 57 , or a compression spring 58 .

According to an embodiment, the camera module 51 may be positioned to correspond to the first side surface 241 (refer to FIG. 7 ) formed by the first side housing part 211 . In some embodiments, the camera module 51 may be referred to as a side camera module or a third camera module. The camera module 51 includes a camera housing 510 , a first lens unit 514 , a second lens unit 515 , at least one image sensor (not shown), and/or at least one image signal processor (not shown). ) may be included. Electronic components such as the first lens unit 514 , the second lens unit 515 , at least one image sensor, or at least one image signal processor may be located in the camera housing 510 . In one embodiment, the camera housing 510 has an upper surface 511, a lower surface 512 spaced apart from the upper surface 511 in the -y axis direction, and a side surface connecting the upper surface 511 and the lower surface 512 ( 513) may be in the form of a cylinder. The side surface 513 may include a curved surface corresponding to the surface of the first opening 2111 formed in the first side housing 211 . The camera module 51 may be at least partially introduced into the electronic device 200 through the first opening 2111 or may be at least partially drawn out of the electronic device 200 . In one embodiment, the camera assembly 5 is placed in a first state 701 , a second state 702 , or a third state 703 , as shown in FIG. 7 , depending on the position of the camera module 51 . can be in The first state 701 (refer to FIGS. 7 and 8 ) may indicate, for example, a reference state (or initial state) in which the camera module 51 is not moved in the +y-axis direction and the -y-axis direction. The second state 702 may indicate, for example, a state in which the camera module 51 is moved by the first distance D1 in the +y-axis direction. The third state 703 (see FIGS. 7 and 9 ) may indicate, for example, a state in which the camera module 51 is moved in the +y-axis direction by a second distance D2 greater than the first distance D1. can The third state 703 may indicate a state in which the camera module 51 is maximally protruded or drawn out with respect to the first side surface 241 so that the camera module 51 is not moved any more in the +y-axis direction. The upper surface 511 of the camera housing 510 may be exposed to the outside. In an embodiment, in the first state 701 , the upper surface 511 of the camera housing 510 may be smoothly connected to the first side surface 241 . In the first state 701 , the side surface 513 of the camera housing 510 may not be exposed to the outside. The side surface 513 of the camera housing 510 may be more exposed in the third state 703 than the second state 702 of the camera assembly 5 . The first lens unit 514 and the second lens unit 515 may be positioned to correspond to the first opening and the second opening formed in the side surface 513 of the camera housing 510 , respectively. In an embodiment, the first lens unit 514 and the second lens unit 515 may be positioned opposite to each other. The position or number of the lens units is not limited to the illustrated example and may vary. In an embodiment, the first lens unit 514 and the second lens unit 515 may be exposed to the outside so that they are not covered by the first side housing unit 211 in the third state 703 . In an embodiment, the first lens unit 514 and the second lens unit 515 may be exposed to the outside so that they are not covered by the first side housing unit 211 in the second state 702 . In some embodiments, the first lens unit 514 and the second lens unit 515 may be partially covered by the first housing unit 211 in the second state 702 .

According to one embodiment, the first shaft 52 has a first end 521 ( a first circular cylinder 520 having a length extending from a second end 522 (see FIG. 6 ) to a second end 522 (see FIG. 6 ). The first circular cylinder 520 may have, for example, a circular cross-section of a first radius R1 (refer to FIG. 6 ) with respect to the second center line C2 when viewed in a cross-section on an x-z plane. In one embodiment, the roller 460 (see FIG. 4 ) may be rotated with the second center line C2 as a rotation axis. The first end 521 of the first circular cylinder 520 may be coupled to the lower surface 512 of the camera housing 510 using various connection methods such as bolting or bonding. In one embodiment, the first shaft 52 may include a first circular gear structure 523 formed at the second end 522 of the first circular cylinder 520 . The first circular gear structure 523 has a second center line C2 on one surface facing the +y-axis direction among the extensions protruding from the second end 522 so as to have a larger radius than the first radius R1. It may be in a form including a plurality of first gear teeth (gear tooth) 810 arranged in a circle based on the.

According to one embodiment, the second circular gear structure 53 is in the form of a circular ring pierced by the first circular cylinder 520 of the first shaft 52 and rotatably positioned on the first circular cylinder 520 . can be The second circular gear structure 53 may include a plurality of second gear teeth 820 corresponding to the plurality of first gear teeth 810 of the first circular gear structure 523 . The plurality of second gear teeth 820 may face the plurality of first gear teeth 810 and may be circularly disposed based on the second center line C2 . The second circular gear structure 53 includes a plurality of second circular gear structures formed on a side surface facing the second surface 452 of the display support structure 450 among the second circular gear structures 53 based on the second center line C2. 3 gear teeth 830 may be included. The plurality of third gear teeth 830 of the second circular gear structure 53 and the display support structure (eg, a multi-bar structure) 450 may be in an engaged state (or a drivingly connected state). have. Referring to FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the display support structure 450 includes a first layer 1010 and a first layer 1010 disposed on a support sheet 440 attached to the rear surface of the flexible display 230 . A second layer 1020 including a plurality of arranged bars 1021 may be included. A display support structure 450 comprising a first layer 1010 and a plurality of bars 1021 disposed in the first layer 1010 includes a plurality of third gear teeth 830 of a second circular gear structure 53 . It is possible to form a gear structure capable of meshing with the In the third state 703 of FIG. 7 , the first shaft 52 may be positioned such that the plurality of first gear teeth 810 and the plurality of second gear teeth 820 mesh with each other. In one embodiment, when there is a change in state of the electronic device 200 in the third state 703 of FIG. 7 , the second circular gear structure 53 in the meshed state with the display support structure 450 may be configured to rotate the first shaft. Rotated on the first circular cylinder 520 of 52 , the first shaft 52 rotates on the second circular It may rotate in the same direction as the gear 53 . A state change of the electronic device 200 includes, for example, a transition between a closed state and an open state, a transition between a closed state and an intermediate state, a transition between an open state and an intermediate state, or a transition between intermediate states. can do. When the first shaft 52 is rotated, the camera module 51 connected to the first shaft 52 may be rotated in the same direction as the first shaft 52 . In some embodiments, to reduce friction between the second circular gear structure 53 and the first circular cylinder 520 , the surface of the second circular gear structure 53 and the surface of the first circular cylinder 520 are lubricated. Alternatively, a lubricant (eg, grease) may be interposed between the second circular gear structure 53 and the first circular cylinder 520 . In some embodiments, the first circular gear structure 53 may include a bearing structure to reduce frictional force with the first circular cylinder 520 .

According to one embodiment, to reduce frictional force (or loss of motion transmission) between the display support structure 450 and the second circular gear structure 53 , the surface of the display support structure 450 or the second circular gear structure The surface of 53 may be coated with a lubricant, or a lubricant (eg, grease) may be interposed between the display support structure 450 and the second circular gear structure 53 . In some embodiments, a second circular gear structure 53 , and a first shaft 52 including a first circular gear structure 523 may be referred to as a gear assembly 60 . The gear assembly 60 may include a power transmission element (eg, a rolling element using a gear structure) between the display support structure 450 and the camera module 51 . The gear assembly 60 may rotate the camera module 510 by transmitting force or power (eg, external force of a user or power of a driving device) for movement of the flexible display 230 to the camera module 51 .

According to one embodiment, in order to reduce the frictional force (or loss of motion transmission) between the second circular gear structure 53 and the first circular gear structure 523 , the surface or the first circular gear structure 523 . The surface of the two circular gear structure 53 may be coated with a lubricant, or a lubricant (eg, grease) may be interposed between the first circular gear structure 523 and the second circular gear structure 53 .

According to one embodiment, in the second state 702 of FIG. 7 , the first shaft 52 may be positioned such that the plurality of first gear teeth 810 and the plurality of second gear teeth 820 do not mesh with each other. . When there is a state change of the electronic device 200 in the second state 702 , the second circular gear structure 53 in meshing with the display support structure 450 is a first circular cylinder of the first shaft 52 . Although rotated on 520 , the first shaft 52 may not rotate because the plurality of first gear teeth 810 and the plurality of second gear teeth 820 are in a non-engaging state. In an embodiment, in the second state 702 , the camera module 51 may be rotatable by the user.

According to one embodiment, the second shaft 54 has a length extending from the third end 541 (see FIG. 6 ) to the fourth end 542 (see FIG. 6 ) along the second center line C2 . It may include a second circular cylinder 540 having a The second circular cylinder 540 may have, for example, a circular cross-section of a second radius R2 (refer to FIG. 6 ) with respect to the second center line C2 when viewed in a cross-section of the x-z plane. In one embodiment, the second shaft 54 may include an extension 543 extending from the second circular cylinder 540 to have a larger radius than the second radius R2 . The second shaft 54 may include a first portion 5411 including a third end 541 with respect to the extension 543 and a second portion 5421 including a fourth end 542 . have. The second end 522 of the first shaft 52 may be rotatably connected to the third end 541 of the second shaft 54 . In one embodiment, the first shaft 52 may include a recess (not shown) formed in the form of a recess in the +y-axis direction in the second end 522 of the first circular cylinder 520 and , the first portion 5411 of the second shaft 54 may be inserted into the recess of the second end 522 . The structure in which the first part 5411 of the second shaft 54 is inserted into the recess of the second end 522 has a stable connection between the first shaft 52 and the second shaft 54, and the second shaft ( may contribute to a stable rotation of the first shaft 52 with respect to 52 . When the first portion 5411 of the second shaft 54 is fully inserted into the recess of the second end 522 , the extension 543 of the second shaft 54 contacts the second end 522 . Thus, the second shaft 54 may be formed in a state capable of supporting the first shaft 52 in the +y-axis direction.

According to an embodiment, the first shaft support member 55 may include a first hole structure 551 and a first connection part 552 extending from the first hole structure 551 . The first circular cylinder 520 of the first shaft 52 may be positioned through the first through hole (or first opening) 553 of the first hole structure 551 . The first connection part 552 may be coupled to a support structure in the electronic device 200 (eg, the first support member 410 (refer to FIG. 4 )) using various connection methods such as bolting or bonding. The first shaft support member 55 may contribute to stably linear or rotational movement of the first shaft 52 without shaking. For example, in the first through hole 553 of the first hole structure 551 , the first circular cylinder 520 linearly moves in the y-axis direction, or the first circular cylinder 520 moves along the second center line ( When rotating based on C2), it may be formed with a radius in consideration of a tolerance based on the first radius R1 of the first circular cylinder 520 so that smooth sliding motion and stable motion can be achieved. In some embodiments, in order to reduce friction between the first circular cylinder 520 and the first hole structure 551 , the surface of the first circular cylinder 520 or the surface of the first hole structure 551 is lubricated or coated , a lubricant (eg, grease) or a rotation support member (eg, bearing) may be interposed between the first circular cylinder 520 and the first hole structure 551 .

According to one embodiment, the second circular gear structure 53 is positioned between the first hole structure 551 of the first shaft support member 55 and the first circular gear structure 523 of the first shaft 52 . can be The second circular gear structure 53 may be maintained at a position spaced apart from the first hole structure 551 of the first shaft support member 55 by a predetermined distance. For example, a portion of the display support structure 450 (eg, a multi-bar structure) that is engaged with the second circular gear structure 53 is formed to have a lower height than other portions of the display support structure 450 to form the second circular gear structure. (53) may contribute not to move in the y-axis direction.

According to an embodiment, the second shaft support member 56 may include a second hole structure 561 and a second connection portion 562 extending from the second hole structure 561 . The third shaft support member 57 may be disposed in the second through hole (or second opening) 563 of the second hole structure 561 . The second circular cylinder 540 of the second shaft 54 may be positioned through the third through hole (or third opening) 573 of the third shaft support member 57 . The third shaft support member 57 may have, for example, a circular ring shape including a third through hole 573 . The third through hole 573 of the third shaft support member 57 may be aligned with the first through hole 553 of the first hole structure 551 when viewed in the y-axis direction. The second connection part 562 may be coupled to the support structure in the electronic device 200 using various connection methods such as bolting or bonding. For example, the support structure in the electronic device 200 coupled to the second connection part 562 may extend from the first support member 410 or may be separately coupled to the first support member 410 . In some embodiments, the first connection portion 561 and the second connection portion 562 may be coupled to the first support member 410 using a support structure extending from the first support member 410 , or a separate support structure. can In some embodiments, the first connection portion 561 and the second connection portion 562 may be integrally formed. The second shaft support member 56 and the third shaft support member 57 may contribute to stably linear movement of the second shaft 54 in the y-axis direction without shaking. For example, the third through-hole 573 of the third shaft support member 57 coupled with the second shaft support member 56 is formed so that when the second circular cylinder 540 linearly moves in the y-axis direction, it is smooth. In order to perform sliding motion and stable motion, the radius may be formed in consideration of tolerance based on the second radius R2 of the second circular cylinder 540 . In some embodiments, in order to reduce friction between the second circular cylinder 540 and the third shaft support member 57, the surface of the second circular cylinder 540 and the surface of the third shaft support member 57 are lubricated. Alternatively, a lubricant (eg, grease) or a rotational support member (eg, bearing) may be interposed between the second circular cylinder 540 and the third shaft support member 57 . In some embodiments, the third shaft support member 57 may be implemented as a rotation support member such as a bearing. In some embodiments, the second shaft support member 56 and the third shaft support member 57 may be integrally formed.

According to one embodiment, the compression spring 58 may be positioned to be penetrated by the second portion 5421 of the second circular cylinder 540 included in the second shaft 54 . One end of the compression spring 58 may be supported by the extension 543 of the second shaft 54 , and the other end of the compression spring 58 may be supported by the third shaft support member 57 . When the second shaft 54 is moved in the -y-axis direction to reduce the distance between the extension 543 and the third shaft support member 57 , the compression spring 58 may be compressed. In some embodiments, the second portion 5421 of the second circular cylinder 540 is not limited to a circular cross-section and may be formed in various other cross-sectional shapes (eg, a square cross-section).

According to an embodiment, the roller 460 may be rotated based on a second center line (or axis of rotation) C2 . The roller 460 may include a roller shaft 461 (see FIG. 4 ) positioned at the second center line C2 , and the roller shaft 461 may be rotatably connected to the second support member 420 . have. In some embodiments, the roller shaft 461 may be connected to the second support member 420 using a separate rotation support member (eg, a bearing). In one embodiment, the roller 460 may be rotatably connected to the fourth end 542 of the second cylinder 540 included in the second shaft 54 . For example, the roller 460 may include a hole structure (not shown) into which the fourth end 542 of the second cylinder 540 may be inserted, and the second cylinder 540 may include a roller shaft 461 . ) (refer to FIG. 4) and may serve as the other side roller shaft located on the opposite side. The roller 460 may be rotated while being supported by one roller shaft 461 and the other roller shaft (eg, the second cylinder 540 ). The second cylinder 540 has a hole structure of the roller 460 in the third state 703 (see FIG. 7 ) of the camera assembly 5 compared to the first state 701 (see FIG. 7 ) of the camera assembly 5 . less can be inserted into In some embodiments, in order to reduce friction between the second cylinder 540 and the roller 460 , the surface of the second cylinder 540 or the surface of the roller 460 is lubricated or coated with the second cylinder 540 and A lubricant or a rotation support member (eg, a bearing) may be interposed between the rollers 460 .

According to some embodiments, the roller 460 may be replaced with a curved member including a curved portion that contacts the display support structure 450 . In order to reduce the frictional force between the curved portion of the curved member and the display support structure 450 , the surface of the curved portion or the surface of the display support structure 450 may be lubricated, or a lubricant may be interposed between the curved portion and the display support structure 450 . can be In some embodiments, the roller 460 may be defined as a curved member that is rotatable based on friction with the display support structure 450 .

According to one embodiment (see FIG. 7 ), when the camera assembly 5 is transitioned from the first state 701 to the second state 702 , the compression spring 58 is lower than when in the first state 701 . It may be in a less compressed or substantially uncompressed state. Due to the restoring force that the compression spring 58 tries to restore from the compressed state to the non-compressed state, the second shaft 54 can be moved in the +y-axis direction, and is supported by the extension 543 of the second shaft 54 . The first shaft 51 may be moved the same distance and the same direction as the second shaft 54 . The first circular gear structure 523 of the first shaft 52 may be closer to the second circular gear structure 53 in the second state 702 compared to the first state 701 . In an embodiment, when the camera module 51 is moved in the +y-axis direction by an external force, the camera assembly 5 may be switched from the second state 702 to the third state 703 . When transitioning from the second state 702 to the third state 703 , the first shaft 52 connected to the camera module 51 is moved in the +y-axis direction, so that the plurality of first circular gear structures 523 The first gear teeth 810 of the can mesh with a plurality of second gear teeth 820 of the second circular gear structure 53 . In the third state 703 , the first portion 5411 of the second cylinder 54 may be less inserted into the first shaft 52 compared to the first state 701 and the second state 702 . A state in which the plurality of first gear teeth 810 and the plurality of second gear teeth 820 are meshed with each other may also serve as an interference preventing the second shaft 54 from being separated in the +y-axis direction.

11 shows the operation of the camera assembly 5 transitioning from a first state 701 to a fourth state 704, in one embodiment. FIG. 12 schematically shows a state transition device 1200 in a first state 701 (see FIG. 7 or 11 ) of the Carrera assembly 5 , in one embodiment. FIG. 13 schematically shows a state transition device 1200 in a second state 702 (see FIG. 7 ) of the camera assembly 5 , in one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , in one embodiment, a fourth state 704 may indicate a state in which the camera assembly 5 is between a first state 701 and a second state 702 (see FIG. 7 ). By applying an external force to the camera module 51, the first shaft 52 is moved in the -y-axis direction to be switched from the first state 701 to the fourth state 704, and when the external force is released, the camera assembly 5 ) may be switched from the fourth state 704 to the second state 702 (eg, semi-automatic pop-up or semi-automatic withdrawal) using the restoring force of the compression spring 58 . The distance between the extension 543 of the second shaft 54 and the third shaft support member 57 is closer in the fourth state 704 than the first state 701 so that the compression spring 58 is in the first state (701) can be more compressed. In one embodiment, a series of operation flow including a first operation of applying an external force to the camera module 51 to switch from the first state 701 to the fourth state 704 , and a second operation of releasing the external force In FIG. 12 , the state switching device 1200 of FIG. 12 may use the restoring force of the compression spring 58 to convert the camera assembly 5 from the fourth state 704 to the second state 702 (see FIG. 7 ). have.

11 , 12 , and 13 , in one embodiment, the state transition device 1200 includes a second shaft 54 , a second gear structure 1220 , a guide structure 1240 , and a roller 460 . may include

According to one embodiment, the second shaft 54 may include a first gear structure 1210 formed at the second end 542 (see FIG. 11 ) of the second circular cylinder 540 . The first gear structure 1210 may include a plurality of gear teeth 1211 arranged in a circle with respect to the second central axis C2 on one surface facing the -y axis direction. The second gear structure 1220 may include a plurality of gear teeth 1221 corresponding to the plurality of gear teeth 1211 of the first gear structure 1210 . The second gear structure 1220 may be disposed in a hole structure (or hole) 462 of the roller 460 to face the first gear structure 1210 . The second shaft 54 may include a plurality of sliders 1230 formed on a side surface of the second circular cylinder 540 . The plurality of sliders 1230 may protrude with respect to the side surface of the second circular cylinder 540 , and may be disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the second center line C2 . The guide structure 1240 may be disposed in the hole structure 462 of the roller 460 . The guide structure 1240 is, for example, a plurality of guides 1241 in the form of notches that are recessed in the +y-axis direction in a barrel structure (eg, a barrel) disposed along the side surface of the second circular cylinder 540 . , 1242) may be included. The plurality of

guides

1241 and 1242 includes a plurality of first guides 1241 formed with a first length in the +y-axis direction and a plurality of second guides formed with a second length longer than the first length in the +y-axis direction. 1242 may be included. Due to the rotation of the second shaft 54 , the plurality of sliders 1230 may be positioned on the plurality of first guides 1241 or the plurality of second guides 1242 . The position where the guide structure 1240 interferes with the plurality of sliders 1230 with respect to movement in the +y-axis direction is, for example, the plurality of sliders 1230 on the plurality of first guides 1241 . When positioned on the plurality of second guides 1242 than when positioned, it may be formed to be further spaced apart in the +y-axis direction.

According to an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 , when the plurality of sliders 1230 are positioned on the plurality of first guides 1241 , the first state 701 of the camera assembly 5 ( FIG. 12 ) 7 or 11) may be formed. In the first state 701 , the first gear structure 1210 and the second gear structure 1220 may not contact each other.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 , when the plurality of sliders 1230 are positioned on the plurality of second guides 1242 , the second state 702 of the camera assembly 5 ( FIG. 13 ) 7) may be formed. In the second state 702 , the first gear structure 1210 and the second gear structure 1220 may be further spaced apart from the first state 701 .

According to one embodiment, in the first operation of applying an external force to the camera module 51 to switch from the first state 701 to the fourth state 704, the second shaft including the first gear structure 1210 ( 54) may be moved in the -y-axis direction. In a first operation, the first gear structure 1210 may move in the -y-axis direction while making contact with the second gear structure 1220 . In a first operation, frictional interaction interaction between the inclined surface included in the plurality of gear teeth 1211 of the first gear structure 1210 and the inclined surface included in the plurality of gear teeth 1221 of the second gear structure 1220 ( or sliding interaction), the second shaft 54 may be rotated about the second center line C2. In a first operation, due to rotation of the second shaft 54 , the plurality of sliders 1230 are to be positioned to be able to enter the plurality of second guides 1242 out of the plurality of first guides 1242 . can In the second operation of releasing the external force acting on the camera module 51 after the first operation, due to the elasticity of the compression spring 58 acting on the second shaft 54, the plurality of sliders 1230 It may enter the second guides 1242 and move in the +y-axis direction. In the second operation, the plurality of sliders 1230 may be guided by the plurality of second guides 1242 to move in the +y-axis direction to an interference position with the guide structure 1240 . In a series of operational flow comprising a first operation and a second operation, the camera assembly 5 transitions from a first state 701 through a fourth state 704 (see FIG. 11 ) to a second state 702 . can be In some embodiments, the state switching device 1200 may be referred to as a pop-up device or a pop-up structure for pop-up the camera module 51 .

According to one embodiment, in the third operation in which the camera assembly 5 is switched from the second state 702 to the fourth state 704 by applying an external force to the camera module 51, the first gear structure 1210 is The included second shaft 54 may be moved in the -y-axis direction. In the third operation, the first gear structure 1210 may move in the -y-axis direction while making contact with the second gear structure 1220 . In a third operation, frictional interaction between the inclined surfaces included in the plurality of gear teeth 1211 of the first gear structure 1210 and the inclined surfaces included in the plurality of gear teeth 1221 of the second gear structure 1220 ( or sliding interaction), the second shaft 54 may be rotated about the second center line C2. In the third operation, due to the rotation of the second shaft 54 , the plurality of sliders 1230 are disengaged from the plurality of second guides 1242 to be positioned so as to be able to enter the plurality of first guides 1241 . can In the fourth operation of releasing the external force acting on the camera module 51 after the third operation, due to the elasticity of the compression spring 58 acting on the second shaft 54, the plurality of sliders 1230 It may enter the first guides 1242 and be positioned on the plurality of first guides 1242 . In a series of operational flow comprising a third operation and a fourth operation, the camera assembly 5 transitions from the second state 702 through the fourth state 704 (see FIG. 11 ) to the first state 701 . can be

7 and 11 , in an embodiment, a change in state of the camera assembly 5 may be sensed using at least one sensor or an energized structure and utilized as an input signal. The state change of the camera assembly 5 utilized as the input signal is, for example, a transition from the first state 701 to the second state 702 or the third state 703 , the second state 702 to the second state. transition to the third state 703 , or a transition from the second state 702 or the third state 703 to the first state 701 . The processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 reads instructions stored in the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 . Based on it, it may be set to perform various functions in response to an input signal generated based on a change in the state of the camera assembly 5 . For example, when an input signal (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'camera pop-up signal') due to a transition from the first state 701 to the second state 702 or the third state 703 occurs, the camera application can be executed For example, when a camera pop-up signal is generated while a lock screen or a home screen is displayed, a camera application may be executed and the execution screen may be displayed. For another example, if a camera pop-up signal is detected while an application capable of attaching an image acquired through camera shooting, such as a message or e-mail, is executed, the camera application may be executed to support shooting. As another example, if a camera pop-up signal is detected during a voice call, the video call may be converted. As another example, if a camera pop-up signal is detected while an application that does not use a camera is running, a screen shot (eg, an image on the screen is saved as a file as it is) may be executed. As another example, if a camera pop-up signal is detected while the map application is running, a route guidance using augmented reality (AR) based on an image acquired through the camera module 51 may be understood. . A function corresponding to the camera pop-up signal may be various in addition.

According to some embodiments, the rotation of the camera module 51 may be utilized as an input signal. The processor included in the electronic device 200 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) performs a camera operation based on instructions stored in the memory included in the electronic device 200 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). It may be set to perform various functions in response to an input signal (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'camera rotation signal') generated based on the rotation of the module 51 . For example, when a camera rotation signal is detected during a video call using the front camera module, an image acquired through the front camera module may not be transmitted to the counterpart electronic device or the front camera module may be deactivated. As another example, when a camera rotation signal is detected during video playback, the volume of the sound may be adjusted. A function corresponding to the camera rotation signal may be various in addition.

14 illustrates an operational flow 1400 of the electronic device 200, according to an embodiment. FIG. 15 is, for example, a conceptual diagram relating to the operation flow 1400 of FIG. 14 . 16 schematically illustrates, for example, an operation of displaying a preview image in a panoramic photographing function.

The electronic device 200 may, for example, generate panoramic image data of a wide angle of view range by using image data captured at different photographing angles. In an embodiment (see FIG. 15 ), when the electronic device 200 in the third state 703 (see FIG. 7 ) changes state to expand the screen, the electronic device 200 rotates due to the state change A panoramic image 1501 may be generated using image data acquired through the camera module 51 . A method of generating a panoramic image using the camera module 51 rotated due to a change in the state of the electronic device 200 is an electronic device of a comparative example in which the camera module is not rotated (eg, an electronic device in which it is difficult to change the screen size). Alternatively, since a panoramic image can be generated without the user moving the electronic device 200 , in contrast to an electronic device in which the screen can be expanded), usability or convenience can be improved. The processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 performs the operation flow 1400 of FIG. 14 based on the instructions stored in the memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). This can be performed to generate panoramic image data.

Referring to FIG. 14 , in an embodiment, in operation 1401 , the processor may detect a request for a panoramic photographing function. When a request for the panoramic photographing function is detected, the processor may execute the panoramic photographing function. In one embodiment, the request for the panoramic shooting function may occur when the camera assembly 5 transitions from the second state 702 (see FIG. 7 ) to the third state 703 (see FIG. 7 ). For example, if it is detected that the camera assembly 5 is switched from the first state 701 to the second state 702 , the processor may execute a camera application using the camera module 51 . If it is detected that the camera assembly 5 is switched from the second state 702 to the third state 703 while the camera application is being executed, the processor may execute a paronama photographing function based on the camera application.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1403 , the processor may acquire image data through the camera module 51 (refer to FIG. 15 ) that is rotated when the flexible display 230 is moved. The movement of the flexible display 230 may refer, for example, to a case in which at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is moved to be drawn out of the housing 210 from the inside of the housing 210 . The movement of the flexible display 230 may indicate, for example, a case in which the screen 2301 (refer to FIG. 16 ) is expanded. The movement of the flexible display 230 is, for example, a case in which the sliding plate 220 (see FIG. 16 ) coupled to the flexible display 230 is moved at least partially in the +x axis direction with respect to the housing 210 . can In one embodiment, when the sliding plate 220 slides out, the camera module 51 may be rotated based on the second centroid line C2 perpendicular to the slide-out direction (eg, the +x-axis direction) ( See reference numeral '1512' in FIG. 15). The image data acquired in operation 1403 may indicate a set of partial image data for generating panoramic image data. The direction in which the lens unit of the camera module 51 faces is changed according to the rotation angle of the camera module 51 , and the partial image data may be a photograph of a part toward which the lens unit of the camera module 51 faces in the photographing space. In some embodiments, the image data acquired in operation 1403 is a set of sequentially or sequentially acquired partial image data, and may be referred to as continuous image data. In operation 1403 , partial image data captured according to the rotation angle of the camera module 51 may be displayed on the screen 2301 (refer to FIG. 16 ). The processor may check the moving distance or moving speed of the flexible display 230 using at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). In an embodiment, FIG. 14 may be an operation flow 1400 related to a panoramic photographing function using the camera module 51 rotated when the screen is expanded due to the movement of the flexible display 230 . The panoramic photographing function may be executed in a state in which the sliding plate 220 can slide out, such as in a closed state (refer to FIG. 2A ) or an intermediate state (eg, a state between a closed state and an open state) of the electronic device 200 .

According to an embodiment, the processor transmits partial image data through the camera module 51 at a time interval based on the moving speed of the flexible display 230 or the rotation speed of the camera module 51 corresponding thereto. can be obtained For example, the processor receives movement information for a driving element such as the sliding plate 220 , the display support structure 450 , or the roller 460 related to the movement of the flexible display 230 or the rotation of the camera module 51 . By acquiring using at least one sensor, motion information regarding the flexible display 230 or the camera module 51 may be checked. A method in which partial image data is acquired at time intervals based on the moving speed of the flexible display 230 or the rotational speed of the camera module 51 contributes to improving the quality of the panoramic image, or to reduce image correction or image interpolation. have. In a comparative example in which the moving speed of the flexible display 230 or the corresponding rotation speed of the camera module 51 is not constant, the image frames based on the image data may not evenly include the photographing space, so the panoramic image It can be difficult to ensure the quality of The time interval corresponding to the moving speed of the flexible display 230 or the corresponding rotation speed of the camera module 51 may be stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).

According to an embodiment, operation 1403 may be performed when a photographing button (eg, a shutter button) displayed through a screen is selected after a request for a panoramic photographing function is detected. The slide-out of the flexible display 230 may be performed by a user's external force, or a separate driving device capable of providing power to the flexible display 230 or the sliding plate 220 may be activated by a user input.

According to some embodiments, operation 1403 may be performed when movement of the flexible display 230 is detected.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1405 , the processor may generate panoramic image data using the image data (or continuous image data) acquired in operation 1403 . For example, the processor may generate panoramic image data by overlapping and sequentially connecting portions photographed in the same space in image frames based on the image data. The image data acquired in operation 1403 and the panoramic image data generated in operation 1405 may be stored as volatile data in the volatile memory 132 (refer to FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, when a capture button (eg, a shutter button) is deselected, the generated panoramic image data is stored as non-volatile data in the non-volatile memory 134 (see FIG. 1 ) automatically or according to a user selection can be In some embodiments, when the flexible display 230 is no longer movable or the camera module 51 is no longer rotated, the generated panoramic image data is automatically stored in the non-volatile memory 134 according to user selection. ) can be stored in

According to an embodiment, the image data acquired in operation 1403 may be still image data, and in operation 1405 static panoramic image data may be generated. In some embodiments, the image data acquired in operation 1405 may be moving picture data, and dynamic panoramic image data may be generated in operation 1405 . In some embodiments, the processor may generate dynamic panoramic image data using the still image data.

Referring to FIG. 16 , reference numeral '1610' indicates a state in which a screen (or display area) 2301 is expanded by a first display area 1611 during a slide-out operation of the flexible display 230 . Reference numeral '1620' denotes a state in which the screen 2301 is expanded by the second display area 1621 larger than the first display area 1611 during the slide-out operation of the flexible display 230 . In an embodiment, the panoramic image data generated in operation 1405 may be displayed as

preview images

1601 and 1602 on the screen 2301 . For example, the preview image 1601 displayed in the state indicated by '1610' may relate to panoramic image data corresponding to the first angle of view range, and the preview image 1602 displayed in the state indicated by '1620'. ) may relate to panoramic image data corresponding to a second angle of view range wider than the first range of view angles. When the flexible display 230 slides out, the preview image is intuitively displayed in response to the rotation of the camera module 51 or screen expansion on the gradually expanding screen 2301 while the panoramic image data with the angle of view range is gradually widened is generated. It may be displayed in an expanded form.

According to some embodiments, when a request for a panoramic photographing function is detected in operation 1401 , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) configures the lens unit (eg, the first lens unit 514 or the second lens unit 514 of FIG. 5 ). It can be checked whether the camera module 51 is positioned so that the lens unit 515) faces in the reference direction. The reference direction may be, for example, a front (eg, +z-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 , a rear (eg -z-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 , or a side (eg, a -z-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 . : +x-axis direction or -x-axis direction). The electronic device 200 includes a motor connecting the camera module 51 and the first shaft 52 (refer to FIG. 5 ), and a motor driving circuit electrically connected to the motor (eg, a motor controller, or a motor driver). (motor driver)). The motor driving circuit may control the motor based on the control signal received from the processor, and the rotation direction, rotation angle, rotation amount, rotation speed, rotation acceleration, or rotation angular velocity of the motor may be adjusted. When the camera module 51 is not positioned so that the lens unit faces in the reference direction, the processor may control the motor to rotate the camera module 51 so that the lens unit faces in the reference direction. The motor driving circuit may include a motor encoder for detecting a driving state of the motor. The motor encoder, for example, detects the rotational direction, rotational angle, rotational amount, rotational speed, rotational acceleration, or rotational angular velocity of the rotational shaft by marking a disk coupled with the rotational shaft of the motor, and electronically recognizable scales and marks on the disk Possible detectors may be included. In some embodiments, the reference direction may be set by a user through a user interface (eg, the input module 150 ).

According to some embodiments, the panoramic capturing function is not limited to the example in which the panoramic capturing function is executed in the third state 703 (see FIG. 7 ) of the camera assembly 5, but the panoramic capturing in the second state 702 (see FIG. 7 ) function can be executed. In the second state 702 , a request for a panorama photographing function may be generated based on an input detected through an input module of the electronic device 200 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ). In the second state 702 , the camera module 51 may acquire image data used to generate panoramic image data while being rotated by a user's external force.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be implemented such that the flexible display 230 is disposed inside the electronic device 200 in a rolled state. The flexible display 230 may, for example, be rolled in a substantially circular shape with at least a partial area around a rotation axis (eg, the second center line C2 ) in the inner space of the housing 210 . In this case, the housing 210 may be implemented by deforming into a cylindrical housing shape. In some embodiments, the flexible display (or rollable display) 230 may be disposed in a rolled state on the rollers 460 . In some embodiments, a component such as the battery 480 may be embodied in a form in which the flexible display 230 is located in a rolled interior space. In some embodiments, the sliding plate 220 may be implemented in the form of a housing slidable with respect to the housing 210 without being limited to the illustrated example. The electronic device 200 may be implemented in various other forms in which the screen can be expanded, and may generate panoramic image data using the camera module 51 that is rotated when the state of the electronic device 200 changes.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ) may include a housing (eg, the housing 210 of FIG. 2A ). The electronic device may include a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 230 of FIG. 2A ) that is at least partially withdrawable from the inner space of the housing. The electronic device may include a camera module (eg, the camera module 51 of FIG. 5 ) rotated by movement of the flexible display. The housing may be disposed on a first side surface (eg, a first side surface of FIG. 8 or 9 ) of the electronic device positioned opposite to each other in the direction of the rotation axis of the camera module (eg, the second center line C2 of FIG. 4 ). 241) and the second side surface of the electronic device (eg, the second side surface 242 of FIG. 2A or 2B) may be formed. The camera module may be rotated by movement of the flexible display while being drawn out of the electronic device through an opening (eg, the first opening 2111 of FIG. 4 ) formed on the first side from the inside of the housing have.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device may further include a multi-bar structure (eg, the display support structure 450 of FIG. 4 ) disposed on the rear surface of the flexible display. The electronic device may further include a gear assembly (eg, the gear assembly 60 of FIG. 6 ) that transmits power from the multi-bar structure to the camera module to rotate the camera module when the flexible display is moved.

According to an embodiment of this document, the gear assembly may include a first shaft (eg, the first shaft 52 of FIG. 6 ). The first shaft includes a first end connected to the camera module (eg, the first end 521 in FIG. 6 ) and a second end extending from the first end in the direction of the rotation axis of the camera module (eg, FIG. 6 ). a second end 522 of the The first sharp may include a first circular gear structure (eg, the first circular gear structure 523 of FIG. 6 ) formed at the second end. The gear assembly may include a second circular gear structure (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 6 ) rotatably positioned on the first shaft and penetrated by the first shaft. The second circular gear structure may mesh with the multi-bar structure and the first circular gear structure.

According to one embodiment of the present document, when the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device, the first circular gear structure (eg, the first circular gear structure 523 of FIG. 6 ) is the It may mesh with a second circular gear structure (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 6 ).

According to an embodiment of this document, the electronic device may further include a roller (eg, the roller 460 of FIG. 4 ). The roller may be positioned inside the housing to correspond to the multi-bar structure. The roller may be rotated based on the rotation axis when the flexible display is moved. The electronic device may include a second shaft (eg, the second shaft 54 of FIG. 6 ) positioned between the first shaft and the roller. The second shaft includes a third end (eg, third end 541 of FIG. 6 ) to which the second end (eg, second end 522 of FIG. 6 ) of the first shaft is rotatably connected. can do. The second shaft may include a fourth end (eg, the fourth end 542 of FIG. 6 ) extending in the direction of the rotation axis from the third end. The fourth end may be rotatably connected to the roller.

According to an embodiment of this document, the electronic device may further include a compression spring (eg, the compression spring 58 of FIG. 6 ) through which the second shaft is positioned. The compression spring may be compressed less when the camera module is drawn out from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device, compared to when the camera module is drawn into the housing.

According to one embodiment of the present document, the electronic device moves the position of the fourth end (eg, the fourth end 542 of FIG. 6 ) connected to the roller (eg, the roller 460 of FIG. 12 ) A pop-up device (eg, the state switching device 1200 of FIGS. 12 and 13 ) may be further included to withdraw the camera module to the outside of the electronic device by the elasticity of the compression spring.

According to an embodiment of the present document, when the camera module is drawn out of the electronic device by the pop-up device (eg, the state change device 1200 of FIGS. 12 and 13 ) and then is further withdrawn by an external force, The first circular gear structure (eg, the first circular gear structure 523 of FIG. 7 ) may mesh with the second circular gear structure (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 7 ) (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 7 ) : Referring to FIG. 7 , transition from the second state 702 to the third state 703 ).

According to an embodiment of this document, the electronic device may further include a shaft support member (eg, the first shaft support member 55 and the second shaft support member 56 of FIG. 6 ). The shaft support member has a hole structure (eg, the first shaft 52 in FIG. 6 ) or the second shaft (eg the second shaft 54 in FIG. 6 ) through which the hole structure (eg: It may include the first hole structure 551 or the second hole structure 561 of FIG. 6 ), and may be coupled to the housing (eg, the first support member 410 of FIG. 4 ).

According to an embodiment of the present document, the camera module (eg, the camera module 51 of FIG. 7 ) is formed in the first side from the inside of the housing through an opening (eg, the opening 2111 of FIG. 7 ). When the electronic device is withdrawn to the outside by a first distance, it may be in a rotatable state by an external force by a user (eg, refer to the second state 702 of FIG. 7 ). The camera module may be in a rotatable state by movement of the flexible display when the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing by a second distance greater than the first distance to the outside of the electronic device through the opening formed on the first side. may be (eg, see the third state 703 of FIG. 7 ).

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device may further include a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), and a memory electrically connected to the processor (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). can The memory, when executed, executes a panorama function when it is detected that the processor is drawn out from the inside of the housing to the second distance through the opening formed on the first side surface of the electronic device, and the flexible display may store instructions for acquiring image data through the camera module rotated when moving and generating panoramic image data based on the acquired image data (eg, refer to the operation flow 1400 of FIG. 14 ).

According to an embodiment of the present document, the memory may store, when executed, an instruction for causing the processor to display the panoramic image data as a preview image through a screen expanded by movement of the display (eg: 16).

According to an embodiment of the present document, when the memory is executed, the processor acquires image data through the camera module at time intervals based on the moving speed of the flexible display or the rotation speed of the camera module You can store instructions to do it.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device may include a plate capable of being slid out from the housing (eg, the sliding plate 220 of FIG. 4 ). In the electronic device, the flexible display extends from a first area (eg, the first area (①) of FIG. 4 ) disposed on one surface of the plate, and extends from the first area and slides out from the inner space of the housing. At least a partially drawn out second region (eg, the second region (②) of FIG. 4 ) may be included.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present document, at least a portion of the flexible display may be rolled in a substantially circular shape with respect to a rotation axis in the inner space of the housing.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ) may include a housing (eg, the housing 210 of FIG. 2A ). The electronic device may include a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 230 of FIG. 2A ) that is at least partially withdrawable from the inner space of the housing. The electronic device may include a camera module (eg, the camera module 51 of FIG. 5 ) rotated by movement of the flexible display. The housing may be disposed on a first side surface (eg, a first side surface of FIG. 8 or 9 ) of the electronic device positioned opposite to each other in the direction of the rotation axis of the camera module (eg, the second center line C2 of FIG. 4 ). 241) and the second side surface of the electronic device (eg, the second side surface 242 of FIG. 2A or 2B) may be formed. When the camera module is drawn out a first distance from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device through the opening formed on the first side, the camera module may be in a rotatable state by an external force by a user (eg, FIG. 7 ). (see second state 702). The camera module may be in a rotatable state by movement of the flexible display when the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing by a second distance greater than the first distance to the outside of the electronic device through the opening formed on the first side. may be (eg, see the third state 703 of FIG. 7 ).

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device may further include a multi-bar structure (eg, the display support structure 450 of FIG. 4 ) disposed on the rear surface of the flexible display. The electronic device may further include a gear assembly (eg, the gear assembly 60 of FIG. 6 ) that transmits power from the multi-bar structure to the camera module to rotate the camera module. The gear assembly may include a first shaft (eg, the first shaft 52 of FIG. 6 ). The first shaft includes a first end connected to the camera module (eg, the first end 521 in FIG. 6 ) and a second end extending from the first end in the direction of the rotation axis of the camera module (eg, FIG. 6 ). a second end 522 of the The first shaft may include a first circular gear structure (eg, the first circular gear structure 523 of FIG. 6 ) formed at the second end. The gear assembly may include a second circular gear structure (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 6 ) rotatably positioned on the first shaft and penetrated by the first shaft. The second circular gear structure may mesh with the multi-bar structure and the first circular gear structure.

According to an embodiment of this document, when the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device (refer to the third state 703 of FIG. 7 ), the first circular gear structure (eg, FIG. 7 ) The first circular gear structure 523 of ) may mesh with the second circular gear structure (eg, the second circular gear structure 53 of FIG. 7 ).

According to an embodiment of this document, the electronic device may further include a second shaft (eg, the second shaft 54 of FIG. 6 ) positioned between the first shaft and the roller. The second shaft includes a third end (eg, third end 541 of FIG. 6 ) to which the second end (eg, second end 522 of FIG. 6 ) of the first shaft is rotatably connected. can do. The second shaft may include a fourth end (eg, the fourth end 542 of FIG. 6 ) extending in the direction of the rotation axis from the third end. The fourth end may be rotatably connected to the roller. The electronic device may further include a compression spring (eg, the compression spring 58 of FIG. 6 ) through which the second shaft is positioned. The compression spring may be compressed less when the camera module is drawn out from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device, compared to when the camera module is drawn into the housing.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device may further include a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), and a memory electrically connected to the processor (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). can The memory, when executed, executes a panoramic photographing function when it is detected that the processor is drawn out of the electronic device by the second distance from the inside of the housing through the opening formed in the first side, and the flexible It is possible to store instructions for acquiring image data through the camera module rotated when the display is moved, and generating panoramic image data based on the acquired image data (eg, see operation flow 1400 of FIG. 14 ). .

Embodiments disclosed in this document and drawings are merely presented as specific examples to easily explain technical content and help understanding of the embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments. Therefore, in the scope of various embodiments of this document, it should be construed that, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, all changes or modifications derived based on the technical idea are included in the scope of various embodiments of this document.

Claims

In an electronic device,

housing;

a flexible display that is at least partially withdrawable from the inner space of the housing; and

It includes a camera module rotated by the movement of the flexible display,

The housing forms a first side surface of the electronic device and a second side surface of the electronic device positioned opposite to each other in a direction of an axis of rotation of the camera module,

The camera module is rotated by movement of the flexible display in a state in which the camera module is drawn out of the electronic device through an opening formed on the first side of the housing.
The method of claim 1,

a multi-bar structure disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display; and

and a gear assembly configured to rotate the camera module by transmitting power from the multi-bar structure to the camera module when the flexible display is moved.
3. The method of claim 2,

The gear assembly is

a first shaft including a first end connected to the camera module and a second end extending from the first end in a rotational axis direction of the camera module, the first shaft including a first circular gear structure formed at the second end; and

and a second circular gear structure rotatably positioned on the first shaft through the first shaft and meshed with the multi-bar structure and the first circular gear structure.
4. The method of claim 3,

When the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device, the first circular gear structure meshes with the second circular gear structure.
4. The method of claim 3,

a roller positioned inside the housing to correspond to the multi-bar structure and rotated based on the rotation axis when the flexible display moves; and

a second shaft positioned between the first shaft and the roller;

a third end to which the second end of the first shaft is rotatably connected; and

and a second shaft extending from the third end in a direction of the rotation axis and including a fourth end to which the roller is rotatably connected.
6. The method of claim 5,

The second shaft further comprises a compression spring positioned therethrough,

The compression spring is

When the camera module is withdrawn from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device, the electronic device is compressed less than when the camera module is drawn into the housing.
7. The method of claim 6,

and a pop-up device for drawing out the camera module to the outside of the electronic device by the elasticity of the compression spring by moving the position of the fourth end connected to the roller.
8. The method of claim 7,

When the camera module is drawn out of the electronic device by the pop-up device and then is further drawn out by an external force, the first circular gear structure meshes with the second circular gear structure.
6. The method of claim 5,

The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a shaft support member coupled to the housing and including a hole structure through which the first shaft or the second shaft is positioned.
The method of claim 1,

The camera module,

When it is drawn out a first distance from the inside of the housing to the outside of the electronic device through the opening formed in the first side, it is in a rotatable state by an external force by a user,

The electronic device is in a rotatable state by movement of the flexible display when the electronic device is drawn out from the inside of the housing by a second distance greater than the first distance to the outside of the electronic device through the opening formed on the first side.
11. The method of claim 10,

A processor, and further comprising a memory electrically connected to the processor,

The memory, when executed, causes the processor to:

When it is detected that the housing is drawn out to the outside of the electronic device by the second distance through the opening formed on the first side from the inside of the housing, a panoramic photographing function is executed,

Obtaining image data through the camera module rotated when the flexible display is moved,

An electronic device for storing instructions for generating panoramic image data based on the acquired image data.
12. The method of claim 11,

The memory, when executed, causes the processor to:

An electronic device for storing an instruction for displaying the panoramic image data as a preview image through a screen extended by movement of the display.
12. The method of claim 11,

The memory, when executed, causes the processor to:

An electronic device storing an instruction for acquiring image data through the camera module at a time interval based on a moving speed of the flexible display or a rotation speed of the camera module.
The method of claim 1,

a plate slideable out of the housing; and

The flexible display includes a first area disposed on one surface of the plate, and a second area extending from the first area and at least partially drawn out from the inner space of the housing when the flexible display slides out.
The method of claim 1,

The flexible display is an electronic device in which at least a portion of the flexible display is rolled in a substantially circular shape with respect to a rotation axis in the inner space of the housing.