KR20200142796A - Foldable electronic device including decorative structure - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a hinge structure including a first hinge module and a second hinge module arranged to be spaced apart from the first hinge module; a first housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a first surface, a second surface directed in the direction opposite to the first surface and a first space between the first surface and the second surface; a second housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a third surface, a fourth surface directed in the direction opposite to the third surface and a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface; and a decorative structure arranged between the first hinge module and the second hinge module. The decorative structure includes: a first shaft having one end fixed to the first hinge module and the other end fixed to the second hinge module; a second shaft which is arranged to be spaced apart in parallel with the first shaft, and which has one end fixed to the first hinge module and the other end fixed to the second hinge module; a plurality of cover rollers arranged such that the first shaft and the second shaft are penetrated therethrough; and a plurality of main rollers interposed between the plurality of cover rollers. The main roller includes: a first portion arranged such that the first shaft is penetrated therethrough; a second portion extended from the first portion and arranged such that the second shaft is penetrated therethrough; and a third portion extended from the first portion, spaced apart from the second portion and arranged such that the second shaft is penetrated therethrough. The first surface and the third surface can be arranged to face each other in a folded state. Various embodiments are possible.

Description

Foldable electronic device including decorative structure {FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DECORATIVE STRUCTURE}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a foldable electronic device including a decorative structure.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, and improvements are being made to increase the rigidity of the electronic device, to reinforce the design aspect, and to differentiate its functional elements. These electronic devices are gradually being transformed into various shapes, moving away from a uniform rectangular shape. For example, the electronic device may have a deformable structure that is convenient to carry and can use a large screen display when used. As a part of these electronic devices, foldable electronic devices in which at least two housings are folded to each other are continuously being released, and various improvement measures are prepared to improve aesthetics away from the uniform design according to the folding structure. Has become.

The foldable electronic device may include a hinge structure, and a first housing structure and a second housing structure that are connected in a direction opposite to each other in the hinge structure. Such foldable electronic devices are being released in various convertible PC types, for example, in which a first housing structure is rotated in a range of 0 to 360 degrees with respect to a second housing structure through a hinge structure. The convertible PC-type electronic device may have a hinge structure that connects the first housing structure and the second housing structure to each other so as to be rotatable.

However, such a hinge structure has substantially the same uniform shape and arrangement structure compared to various functions that are gradually changed of the electronic device, so that the aesthetic feeling of the electronic device is deteriorated, and the purchase desire of the user may not be satisfied. In addition, bonding or bonding lines between housing structures due to a plurality of hinge structures may be seen in appearance, which may infringe on the design. In addition, when the electronic device is folded and unfolded, irregular gaps and friction noise may be generated due to the assembly structure with each housing. In addition, when each of the housing structures is coupled to each other, the assembly man-hours and manufacturing cost may increase because an assembly structure such as a hook, a screw or a rib is included.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a decorative structure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a decorative structure capable of improving design aesthetics may be provided.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a decorative structure configured not to interfere with a folding operation may be provided.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide an electronic device including a decorative structure capable of providing a beautiful appearance by providing a uniform gap without a separate fastening structure and preventing a friction sound.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a hinge structure including a first hinge module and a second hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module, and is connected to the hinge structure, the first surface, the first surface, and A first housing structure including a second surface facing in the opposite direction, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface, and a third surface connected to the hinge structure, and in a direction opposite to the third surface A second housing structure including a fourth surface facing toward and a second space between the third and fourth surfaces, and a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module, wherein the end Is fixed to the first hinge module, the other end is spaced apart from the first shaft fixed to the second hinge module and parallel to the first shaft, one end is fixed to the first hinge module, the other end is the A second shaft fixed to a second hinge module, a plurality of cover rollers disposed to penetrate the first shaft and the second shaft, and a plurality of main rollers interposed between the plurality of cover rollers, wherein the first A first portion disposed to penetrate the shaft; a second portion extending from the first portion and disposed to pass through the second shaft; and a second portion extending from the first portion, spaced apart from the second portion, and the second portion It includes a decorative structure including a plurality of main rollers including a third portion disposed so as to pass through the shaft, and may be disposed so that the first and third surfaces face each other in a folded state. .

According to various embodiments, when the second housing structure is operated with respect to the first housing structure, the plurality of cover rollers may be arranged to rotate idle with respect to the first shaft and the second shaft. .

According to various embodiments, a cross section of the first shaft and/or the second shaft may be formed in an elliptical shape, and the plurality of cover rollers are idle with respect to the first shaft and the second shaft. It can be arranged so that it does not rotate.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a hinge structure including a first hinge module and a second hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module, and is connected to the hinge structure, the first surface, the first surface, and A first housing structure including a second surface facing in the opposite direction, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface, and a third surface connected to the hinge structure, and in a direction opposite to the third surface A second housing structure including a fourth surface facing toward and a second space between the third and fourth surfaces, and a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module, wherein the end Is fixed to the first hinge module, the other end is spaced apart from the first shaft fixed to the second hinge module and parallel to the first shaft, one end is fixed to the first hinge module, the other end is the A second shaft fixed to a second hinge module, and a plurality of main rollers disposed to penetrate the first shaft and the second shaft, wherein the first part is disposed to penetrate the first shaft, and the first part A plurality of main rollers including a second portion extending and disposed to penetrate the second shaft, and a third portion extending from the first portion, spaced apart from the second portion, and disposed to pass through the second shaft It includes a decorative structure including, and in a folded state, the first surface and the third surface may be disposed to face each other.

An electronic device including a decorative structure according to various embodiments of the present invention may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside without engaging or interfering with the folding or unfolding operation between the housing structures, thereby helping to improve the aesthetics of the design. have.

An electronic device including a decorative structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may secure a uniform gap between a plurality of device structures and/or reduce friction noise.

In addition, as an independent structure that is not combined with the housing structures, there is no separate exterior line, so friction noise between the housings can be minimized. Since the electronic device including this decorative structure does not have a complicated fastening and assembly structure, a design can be implemented with only a simple mechanism structure by maintaining a uniform gap.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.
1A to 1D are perspective views illustrating various operating states of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which shafts are fixed to a hinge module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which shafts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are fixed to a hinge module.
3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a hinge module in which shafts are fixed as viewed from A-A' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4A and 4B are perspective views illustrating a state in which a cover roller and a main roller are mounted on shafts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a perspective view of a cover roller according to various embodiments of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of a main roller according to various embodiments of the present invention.
7A is a partial perspective view illustrating a state in which a hinge module is fixed to a second cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7B is a partial perspective view illustrating a state in which a hinge module is fixed to a fourth cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8A is a partial operation diagram illustrating an operation of a cover roller during a process of folding or unfolding an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8B is a partial operation diagram illustrating an operation of a main roller during a folding or unfolding process of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a decorative structure according to various embodiments of the present invention.
10 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device showing a coupling structure between a cover roller and shafts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or a plurality of the items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “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 Each of phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited. Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” to another (eg, second) component. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components can be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. 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 in the same or similar to that 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 sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

1A to 1D are perspective views illustrating various operating states of an electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1A to 1D illustrate a state in which the second housing structure 120 is rotated 90 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees based on the first housing structure 110 of the electronic device 100.

Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1D, the electronic device 100 is a hinge structure, a first housing structure 110 connected to the hinge structure, and a first housing structure 110 connected to the hinge structure and rotatably installed with respect to the first housing structure 110. A second housing structure 120 may be included. According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 110 has a first surface 111, a second surface 112 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface 111, and the first surface 111 and the second surface ( 112) may include a first space between. According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 110 includes a first cover member 113 forming at least a portion of the first surface 111 and a second cover forming at least a portion of the second surface 112 Member 114 may be included. According to one embodiment, the first space may be formed through a combination of the first cover member 113 and the second cover member 114. According to an embodiment, the second housing structure 120 includes a third surface 121, a fourth surface 122 facing in a direction opposite to the third surface 121, and the third surface 121 and the fourth surface ( 122) may include a second space between. According to an embodiment, the second housing structure 120 includes a third cover member 123 forming at least a part of the third surface 121 and a fourth cover forming at least a part of the fourth surface 122 A member 124 may be included. According to an embodiment, the second space may be formed through a combination of the third cover member 123 and the fourth cover member 124. According to an embodiment, the first cover member 113, the second cover member 114, the third cover member 123 and/or the fourth cover member 124 are at least one of a polymer material such as a PC or a metal material. It can be formed into one.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 includes a first display 141 disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first cover member 113 in a first space of the first housing structure 110. It may include. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a second display 142 disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the third cover member 123 in a second space of the second housing structure 120 It may include. According to an embodiment, the first display 141 and/or the second display 142 may be replaced with key input buttons (eg, a keyboard). According to an embodiment, although not shown, the electronic device 100 is disposed through a first space and/or a second space, and at least one printed circuit board on which a plurality of electrical elements are mounted, various sensor modules, and a camera It may include devices or input/output ports.

According to various embodiments, the hinge structure includes a first hinge module 131 and a second hinge that are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval in a longitudinal direction in a boundary region between the first housing structure 110 and the second housing structure 120. It may include a module 132. According to one embodiment, the first hinge module 131 and the second hinge module 132 have a coupling force for coupling the second housing structure 120 to the first housing structure 110, the first housing structure 110 It is possible to provide a holding force for maintaining the rotational force and the rotated angle of the second housing structure 120 for.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a decorative structure 200 interposed between the first hinge module 131 and the second hinge module 132. According to one embodiment, the decorative structure 200 may move independently without being combined with the first housing structure 110 and the second housing structure 120. For example, since the decorative structure 200 is independently disposed between the pair of hinge modules 131 and 132 outside the first housing structure 110 and the second housing structure 120, the electronic device 100 It can be free from structural design constraints according to the composition of According to an embodiment, the decorative structure 200 may be disposed so that even if the second housing structure 120 is rotated with respect to the first housing structure 110, it is at least partially visible from the outside. According to an embodiment, even if the second housing structure 120 is rotated with respect to the first housing structure 110, the decorative structure 200 may be configured in a structure that does not interfere or does not interfere. According to an embodiment, the decorative structure 200 may include a structure (eg, a structure such as a spring part of a spring note) in which a design aesthetic feeling can be improved.

2A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the shafts 211 and 212 are fixed to the hinge module 131 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the shafts 211 and 212 are fixed to the hinge module 131 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the hinge module 131 to which the shafts 211 and 212 are fixed as viewed from A-A' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In describing the drawing, the structure of the first hinge module 131 and the fixing structure of one end of the pair of shafts 211 and 212 for the decorative structure 200 fixed to the first hinge module 131 Has been shown and described for. For example, the structure of the second hinge module 132 and the fixing structure of the other ends of the pair of shafts 211 and 212 for the decorative structure 200 fixed to the second hinge module 132 is a first hinge module ( Since the configuration of 131) is substantially the same, a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

2A to 3, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1A) may include a first hinge module 131. According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 131 is divided into a first space 1312a and a second space 1312b, and in the first space 1312a of the hinge housing 1311. , A first hinge shaft 1313 and a second hinge shaft that are disposed to receive rotational force through hinge elements such as a plurality of washer members and/or disc springs, and at least partially protrude outward of the hinge housing 1311 (1314) may be included. According to an embodiment, the first hinge shaft 1313 and the second hinge shaft 1314 may have different axes and may be disposed parallel to each other. According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 131 includes a first flange 1315a that is coupled from the first hinge shaft 1313 through a first protrusion 1313a protruding outward of the hinge housing 1311 can do. According to an embodiment, the first flange 1315a may be coupled to a first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 110 of FIG. 1A ). According to an embodiment, the first hinge module may include a second flange 1315b coupled through a second protrusion 1314a protruding from the second hinge shaft 1314 to the outside of the hinge housing 1311. . According to an embodiment, the second flange 1315b may be coupled to a second housing structure (eg, the second housing structure 120 of FIG. 1A ).

According to various embodiments, the first hinge module 131 may include a dummy member 133 disposed in a second space 1312b spaced apart from the first space 1312a of the hinge housing 1311. According to an embodiment, the dummy member 133 is disposed in the second space 1313b of the hinge housing 1311 and formed to accommodate the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 ( 1331) and a second fixing groove 1332 may be included. According to an embodiment, the dummy member 133 may include at least one locking protrusion 1333 formed on the outer surface, and the dummy member 133 may be inserted into the second space 1312b of the hinge housing 1311. At this time, as the locking protrusion 1333 is caught in the locking groove (not shown) formed in the second space 1312b, the dummy member 133 may be prevented from being separated from the hinge housing 1311. In another embodiment, the dummy member 133 may be fixed to the second space 1312b by force fitting without a separate locking protrusion.

According to various embodiments, the dummy member 133 may receive one end of the first shaft 211 through the first fixing groove 1331. According to an embodiment, the dummy member 133 may receive one end of the second shaft 212 through the second fixing groove 1332. According to one embodiment, the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 are fixed to the first fixing groove 1331 and the second fixing groove 1332 by force-fitting, or to be rotated idle. It could be. According to an embodiment, the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 have the other ends of the second hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module 131 (e.g., the second hinge module ( 132)) in substantially the same way, the assembly can be completed.

4A and 4B are perspective views illustrating a state in which the cover roller 220 and the main roller 230 are mounted on the shafts 211 and 212 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4A and 4B, the decorative structure 200 is a dummy member fixed to the hinge housing (eg, the hinge housing 1311 of FIG. 3) of the first hinge module 131 (eg, the dummy member of FIG. 3 ). (133)), the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 are fixed, and before the second hinge module (eg, the second hinge module 132 of FIG. 1A) is mounted, the first shaft 211 ) And a plurality of cover rollers 220 and a plurality of main rollers 230 disposed in a manner through which the second shaft 212 passes. In the second hinge module 132, after the plurality of cover rollers 220 and the plurality of main rollers 230 are all disposed through the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212, the first shaft ( 211) and the other end of the second shaft 212 may be fixed. According to an embodiment, the second hinge module 132 fixed to the other ends of the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 also includes a third flange 1315c and a fourth flange 1315d protruding to the outside. Through this, the first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 110 of FIG. 1A) and the second housing structure (eg, the second housing structure 120 of FIG. 1A) may be fixed to each other.

According to various embodiments, the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 may have different axes and may be disposed parallel to each other. According to an embodiment, the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 may be formed to have substantially the same length and the same diameter. According to an embodiment, each of the plurality of cover rollers 220 and each of the plurality of main rollers 230 may have the same length in the longitudinal direction. For example, each of the plurality of cover rollers 220 and each of the plurality of main rollers 230 pass through each of the two cover rollers 220 in such a manner that the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 pass through. After that, the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 may be alternately disposed in a manner in which the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 are simultaneously penetrated through one main roller 230. For example, the cover roller 220 and the main roller 230 may be formed of a polymer material such as PC or a metal material. According to one embodiment, the cover roller 220 and the main roller 230 may be formed to have different colors. In this case, when the cover roller 220 and the main roller 230 are alternately disposed through the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212, a better design aesthetic (e.g., the spring portion of the spring note) The same emotion) can be provided. According to an embodiment, the decorative structure 200 includes a hinge housing of the first hinge module 131 and a second hinge module 132, a plurality of cover rollers 220, and a main roller 230 of the first shaft 211 ) And the second shaft 212 may be formed to have a uniform gap without a separate outer housing line. Moreover, since the decorative structure 200 is independently disposed between the pair of hinge modules 131 and 132 outside the first housing structure 110 and the second housing structure 120, the electronic device 100 Can be free from structural design constraints

5 is a perspective view of a cover roller 220 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the cover roller 220 may be formed in a shape having a circular cross section, and includes a first through hole 221 through which the first shaft 211 or the second shaft 212 may pass. can do. According to one embodiment, the cover roller 220 disposed in such a way that the first shaft 211 or the second shaft 212 penetrates is idle with respect to the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212. ) Can be arranged to rotate. In another embodiment, the cover roller 220 may be formed in various shapes such as an elliptical or polygonal cross section rather than a circular cross section. In this case, the cover roller 220 disposed on the first shaft 211 and the cover roller 220 disposed on the second shaft 212 may be disposed at intervals that do not interfere with each other.

6 is a perspective view of a main roller 230 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the main roller 230 includes a first portion 231 including a second through hole 2311 through which the first shaft 211 can pass, and a longitudinal direction from the first portion 231. It extends in a direction perpendicular to and from the second portion 232 and the first portion 231 including a third through hole 2321 through which the second shaft 212 can pass. It may include a third portion 233 that extends, is spaced apart from the second portion 232, and includes a fourth through hole 2331 through which the second shaft 212 may pass. According to an embodiment, the main roller 230 may have a'C' shape through the first portion 231, the second portion 232 and the third portion 233. According to an embodiment, the main roller 230 may accommodate the cover roller 220 through the spaced space 234 between the second portion 232 and the third portion 233. According to one embodiment, the cover roller 220 is disposed in the space 234 between the second portion 232 and the third portion 233, and the third through hole 2321 and the fourth through hole 2331 The second shaft 212 passing through may be disposed in a manner that passes through the first through hole 221 of the cover roller 220. According to one embodiment, the cover roller 220 disposed in the spaced space 234 between the second portion 232 and the third portion 233 is idle rotation while the second shaft 212 penetrates. It can be arranged as possible. In another embodiment, the space 234 spaced apart between the second portion 232 and the third portion 233 is not disposed, and the state may be maintained.

7A is a partial perspective view illustrating a state in which the hinge modules 131 and 132 are fixed to the second cover member 114 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7B is a partial perspective view illustrating a state in which the hinge modules 131 and 132 are fixed to the fourth cover member 124 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

7A and 7B, the decorative member 200 includes a pair of shafts disposed between the first hinge module 131 and the second hinge module 132 (eg, the shafts 211 of FIG. 2A ). 212)), the plurality of cover rollers 220 and the plurality of main rollers 230 are alternately arranged to complete the assembly. According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 131 and the second hinge module 132 including the assembled decorative member 200 include a first flange 1315a fixed to the first hinge module 131 and It may be fixed to the second cover member 114 of the first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 110 of FIG. 1A) through the third flange 1315c fixed to the second hinge module 132. According to an embodiment, the first flange 1315a and the third flange 1315c may be fixed to the second cover member 114 through at least one screw fastening. In addition, the first hinge module 131 and the second hinge module 132 including the assembled decorative member 200 are provided with a second flange 1315b and a second hinge module fixed to the first hinge module 131. It may be fixed to the fourth cover member 124 of the second housing structure (eg, the second housing structure 120 of FIG. 1A) through the fourth flange 1315d fixed to the 132. According to an embodiment, the second flange 1315b and the fourth flange 1315d may also be fixed to the fourth cover member 124 by fastening at least one screw.

8A is a partial operation diagram illustrating an operation of the cover roller 220 during a process of folding or unfolding the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 8B is a partial operation diagram illustrating an operation of the main roller 230 during a process of folding or unfolding the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the electronic device 100 includes a first housing structure 110 and a second housing structure 120 that are disposed rotatably with respect to each other by hinge modules 131 and 132. I can. According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 110 may be rotated with an angle ranging from 0 degrees to 360 degrees with respect to the hinge modules 131 and 132 with respect to the second housing structure 120 (① direction ). According to one embodiment, when the first housing structure 110 is rotated with respect to the second housing structure 120, a cover roller 220 disposed to be exposed to the outside between a pair of hinge modules 131 and 132 Is disposed so as to be capable of self-rotation with respect to the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212, and thus may not interfere with or interfere with the operation of the housing structures 110 and 120. According to one embodiment, the main roller 230 is also interfered with or interferes with the operation of the housing structures 110 and 120 because the first shaft 211 and the second shaft 212 are penetrated so that they can rotate themselves. I can not give it.

9 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a decorative structure 200 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the decorative structure 200 may include a plurality of main rollers 230 disposed in a manner through which a pair of shafts 211 and 212 arranged side by side pass through. According to an embodiment, the main rollers 230 may be arranged to be in contact with each other adjacent to each other. According to an embodiment, a space between the second portion (eg, the second portion 232 in FIG. 6) and the third portion (eg, the third portion 233 in FIG. 6) of the main roller 230 ( Example: The space 234 of FIG. 6 may include a cover roller 220 disposed in a manner through which the second shaft (eg, the second shaft 212 of FIG. 6) penetrates.

10 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device illustrating a coupling structure between the cover roller 220 and the shafts 211-1 and 212-1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device 100 may include a first housing structure 110 and a second housing structure 120 that are disposed to be rotatable with respect to each other by the hinge modules 131 and 132. According to an embodiment, when the first housing structure 110 is rotated with respect to the second housing structure 120, the pair of hinge modules 131 and 132 may also be rotated together. In this case, the pair of cover rollers 220 is also not rotated by the shafts 211-1 and 212-1 having an elliptical cross section, and may be moved together with the hinge modules 131 and 132. According to an embodiment, the shafts 211-1 and 212-1 may have various cross-sectional shapes that induce the cover roller 220 not to rotate itself. For example, the shafts 211-1 and 212-1 may be D-cut in cross section or may be formed in various shapes such as polygons.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1C) includes a first hinge module (eg, the first hinge module 131 of FIG. 1C) and a first hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module. 2 A hinge structure including a hinge module (e.g., the second hinge module 132 in FIG. 1C), connected to the hinge structure, and a first surface (eg, the first surface 111 in FIG. 1C), A first housing structure including a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface (eg, the second surface 112 in FIG. 1C) and a first space between the first surface and the second surface (eg, FIG. The first housing structure 110 of 1c), a third surface connected to the hinge structure (e.g., the third surface 121 of FIG. 1C), and a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface (eg : A second housing structure including a fourth surface 122 of FIG. 1C and a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface (for example, the second housing structure 120 of FIG. 1C) and the As a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module (for example, the decorative structure 200 of Fig. 1C), the one end is fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end is fixed to the second hinge module. A fixed first shaft (e.g., the first shaft 211 of FIG. 2A) and spaced apart from the first shaft, one end fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end fixed to the second hinge module. A fixed second shaft (for example, the second shaft 212 in FIG. 1C) and a plurality of cover rollers disposed so that the first shaft and the second shaft pass through (for example, the cover roller 220 in FIG. 5) And a plurality of main rollers (eg, the main roller 230 of FIG. 6) interposed between the plurality of cover rollers, wherein the first portion (eg, the first part of FIG. 6) is disposed so that the first shaft penetrates. (231)), a second portion extending from the first portion and disposed to pass through the second shaft (for example, the second portion 232 in FIG. 6) and extending from the first portion, the second A plurality of main rollers spaced apart from the part and including a third part (for example, the third part 233 of FIG. 6) disposed to penetrate the second shaft It includes a decorative structure including, and in a folded state, the first surface and the third surface may be disposed to face each other.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller is disposed so that the second shaft penetrates in a spaced apart space (for example, the space 234 of FIG. 6) between the second part and the third part of the main roller. Can be.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller and the main roller may be formed to have different colors.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller has a circular cross section and may include a first through hole through which the first shaft or the second shaft passes.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller may be disposed rotatably with respect to the main roller.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller and/or the main roller may be formed of polymer and/or metal.

According to various embodiments, the first hinge module and the second hinge module further include a dummy member (for example, the dummy member 133 of FIG. 2A) disposed in a space formed at least partially in each hinge housing, , The first shaft and the second shaft may be fixed through the dummy member.

According to various embodiments, the dummy member includes a pair of fixing grooves (eg, fixing grooves 1331 and 1332 in FIG. 2A), and the first shaft and the second shaft are fixed in such a manner that they are inserted into the fixing groove. Can be.

According to various embodiments, a first display (e.g., the first display 141 of FIG. 1C) disposed in the first space and disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the first surface may be included. have.

According to various embodiments, a second display (e.g., second display 142 of FIG. 1C) disposed in the second space and disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the third surface may be included. have.

According to various embodiments, the first space may further include a key input device including a plurality of key buttons disposed to be exposed at least partially through the first surface.

According to various embodiments, when the second housing structure is operated with respect to the first housing structure, the plurality of cover rollers may be arranged to rotate idle with respect to the first shaft and the second shaft. .

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1C) includes a first hinge module (eg, the first hinge module 131 of FIG. 1C) and a first hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module. 2 A hinge structure including a hinge module (e.g., the second hinge module 132 in FIG. 1C), connected to the hinge structure, and a first surface (eg, the first surface 111 in FIG. 1C), A first housing structure including a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface (eg, the second surface 112 in FIG. 1C) and a first space between the first surface and the second surface (eg, FIG. The first housing structure 110 of 1c), a third surface connected to the hinge structure (e.g., the third surface 121 of FIG. 1C), and a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface (eg : A second housing structure including a fourth surface 122 of FIG. 1C and a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface (for example, the second housing structure 120 of FIG. 1C) and the As a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module (for example, the decorative structure 200 of Fig. 1C), the one end is fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end is fixed to the second hinge module. A fixed first shaft (e.g., the first shaft 211 of FIG. 2A) and spaced apart from the first shaft, one end fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end fixed to the second hinge module. A fixed second shaft (for example, the second shaft 212 in FIG. 1C), and a plurality of main rollers disposed to penetrate the first shaft and the second shaft (for example, the main roller 230 in FIG. 6) As, a first portion (e.g., the first portion 231 of FIG. 6) disposed to penetrate the first shaft, and a second portion extending from the first portion and disposed to penetrate the second shaft (eg : The second part 232 of FIG. 6 and a third part extending from the first part, spaced apart from the second part, and disposed so that the second shaft penetrates (for example, the third part of FIG. 6 ( 233)) including a decorative structure including a plurality of main rollers, and in a folded state, the first surface and the It may be arranged such that the third sides face each other.

According to various embodiments, in a space spaced apart between the second portion and the third portion, it may further include a cover roller disposed so that the second shaft penetrates.

According to various embodiments, when the second housing structure is operated with respect to the first housing structure, the cover roller may be disposed to rotate idle with respect to the second shaft.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller and the main roller may be formed to have different colors.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller may have a circular cross section and include a first through hole through which the second shaft passes.

According to various embodiments, the cover roller may be disposed rotatably with respect to the main roller.

According to various embodiments, the first hinge module and the second hinge module further include dummy members disposed in a space formed at least partially in each hinge housing, and the first shaft and the second shaft may include the It can be fixed through the dummy member.

According to various embodiments, the dummy member may include a pair of fixing grooves, and the first shaft and the second shaft may be fixed by being inserted into the fixing groove.

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only intended to provide specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and to aid in understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the embodiments of the present invention It is not intended to be limited. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the present invention. .

100: electronic device 110: first housing structure
120: second housing structure 131, 132: hinge module
133: dummy member 200: decorative structure
211, 212: shaft 220: cover roller
230: main roller

Claims (20)

In the electronic device,
A hinge structure including a first hinge module and a second hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module;
A first housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface;
A second housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a third surface, a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface, and a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface; And
As a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module,
A first shaft having one end fixed to the first hinge module and the other end fixed to the second hinge module;
A second shaft spaced apart from the first shaft, one end fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end fixed to the second hinge module;
A plurality of cover rollers disposed to pass through the first shaft and the second shaft; And
As a plurality of main rollers interposed between the plurality of cover rollers,
A first portion disposed to pass through the first shaft;
A second portion extending from the first portion and disposed to penetrate the second shaft; And
And a decorative structure including a plurality of main rollers extending from the first portion, spaced apart from the second portion, and including a third portion disposed so that the second shaft penetrates,
In a folded state, the electronic device is disposed so that the first and third surfaces face each other.
The method of claim 1,
The cover roller is an electronic device disposed to pass through the second shaft in a space spaced apart between the second portion and the third portion of the main roller.
The method of claim 1,
The electronic device is formed so that the cover roller and the main roller have different colors.
The method of claim 1,
The cover roller has a circular cross section and includes a first through hole through which the first shaft or the second shaft passes.
The method of claim 1,
The cover roller is an electronic device that is rotatably disposed with respect to the main roller.
The method of claim 1,
The cover roller and/or the main roller are formed of a polymer and/or metal.
The method of claim 1,
The first hinge module and the second hinge module,
Further comprising a dummy member disposed in a space formed at least partially in each hinge housing,
The first shaft and the second shaft are fixed through the dummy member.
The method of claim 7,
The dummy member includes a pair of fixing grooves, and the first shaft and the second shaft are fixed in such a manner that they are inserted into the fixing grooves.
The method of claim 1,
An electronic device comprising a first display disposed in the first space and disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the first surface.
The method of claim 1,
An electronic device comprising a second display disposed in the second space and disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the third surface.
The method of claim 1,
The electronic device further comprises a key input device including a plurality of key buttons disposed to be exposed at least partially through the first surface in the first space.
The method of claim 1,
When the second housing structure is operated with respect to the first housing structure, the plurality of cover rollers idle with respect to the first shaft and the second shaft, or disposed to move together with the shaft .
In the electronic device,
A hinge structure including a first hinge module and a second hinge module spaced apart from the first hinge module;
A first housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface;
A second housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a third surface, a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface, and a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface; And
As a decorative structure disposed between the first hinge module and the second hinge module,
A first shaft having one end fixed to the first hinge module and the other end fixed to the second hinge module;
A second shaft spaced apart from the first shaft, one end fixed to the first hinge module, and the other end fixed to the second hinge module; And
As a plurality of main rollers arranged to pass through the first shaft and the second shaft,
A first portion disposed to pass through the first shaft;
A second portion extending from the first portion and disposed to penetrate the second shaft; And
And a decorative structure including a plurality of main rollers extending from the first portion, spaced apart from the second portion, and including a third portion disposed so that the second shaft penetrates,
In a folded state, the electronic device is disposed so that the first and third surfaces face each other.
The method of claim 13,
The electronic device further comprises a cover roller disposed to penetrate the second shaft in a space spaced apart between the second portion and the third portion.
The method of claim 14,
When the second housing structure is operated with respect to the first housing structure, the cover roller is disposed to idle with respect to the second shaft.
The method of claim 14,
The electronic device is formed so that the cover roller and the main roller have different colors.
The method of claim 14,
The cover roller has a circular cross section and includes a first through hole through which the second shaft passes.
The method of claim 14,
The cover roller is an electronic device that is rotatably disposed with respect to the main roller.
The method of claim 13,
The first hinge module and the second hinge module,
Further comprising a dummy member disposed in a space formed at least partially in each hinge housing,
The first shaft and the second shaft are fixed through the dummy member.
The method of claim 19,
The dummy member includes a pair of fixing grooves, and the first shaft and the second shaft are fixed in such a manner that they are inserted into the fixing grooves.

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