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EP-4343452-B1 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING COUPLING MEMBER

EP4343452B1EP 4343452 B1EP4343452 B1EP 4343452B1EP-4343452-B1

Inventors

  • KIM, DONGHYUN

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20220322

Claims (13)

  1. An electronic device (200) comprising: a housing (410); at least one coupling member (440) configured to be connected to the housing; a bracket (420) disposed between the housing and the at least one coupling member, the bracket including a first through hole (421) and a second through hole (422); and a connecting member (430) at least partially disposed in the at least one coupling member, the connecting member including a first protruding area (431) configured to be inserted into the first through hole and a second protruding area (432) configured to be inserted into the second through hole, wherein the first through hole and the second through hole are formed to be spaced apart by a first length (S1) with respect to a first point (P1) located between the first through hole and the second through hole, and wherein the first protruding area is configured to rotate within a first angular range (x1) in the first through hole, and the second protruding area is configured to rotate within the first angular range in the second through hole, characterised in that the first through hole and the second through hole include: a separation area (421a, 422a) at least partially located at a second point (P2-1, P2-2) spaced apart from the first point by the first length and at least partially formed to have a second diameter (D2); and a fastening area (421b, 422b) extending from the separation area and at least partially formed to have a third diameter (D3) shorter than a length of the second diameter, wherein the first protruding area and the second protruding area are configured to be inserted into or separated from the bracket in the separation area wherein the first protruding area and the second protruding area are formed to have a first diameter (D1), and wherein a length of the first diameter is shorter than the length of the second diameter and longer than a length of the third diameter.
  2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the bracket includes at least one first bracket area connected to the housing, and a second bracket area extending from the at least one first bracket area and in which the first through hole and the second through hole are located, and wherein the second bracket area is separated from the housing.
  3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the second bracket area includes a (2-1) bracket area configured to guide rotation of the first protruding area and the second protruding area, and a (2-2) bracket area configured to surround at least a portion of the (2-1) bracket area, and wherein the (2-1) bracket area is closer than the (2-2) bracket area to the housing.
  4. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein at least a portion of the first protruding area and at least a portion of the second protruding area are located between the second bracket area and the housing while the at least one coupling member is connected to the housing.
  5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one coupling member includes an inner space for accommodating at least a portion of the connecting member.
  6. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first through hole and the second through hole are symmetrical with respect to the first point.
  7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connecting member includes a bar structure connected to the first protruding area and the second protruding area.
  8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the first protruding area includes a (1-1) protruding area formed in a substantially spherical shape, and a (1-2) protruding area connected to the (1-1) protruding area and the bar structure, and wherein the second protruding area includes a (2-1) protruding area formed in a substantially spherical shape, and a (2-2) protruding area connected to the (2-1) protruding area and the bar structure.
  9. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one fastening member connected to the bracket and the housing.
  10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the housing includes at least one coupling groove for accommodating the at least one fastening member, and wherein the bracket includes at least one coupling hole configured to accommodate the at least one fastening member and to correspond to the at least one coupling groove.
  11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the at least one coupling member includes at least one accommodating groove for accommodating at least a portion of the at least one fastening member.
  12. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the housing includes an accommodating groove configured to accommodate at least a portion of the at least one fastening member and at least a portion of the bracket.
  13. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing, the bracket, and the connecting member include at least one of stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium.

Description

[Technical Field] Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic device including a coupling member. [Background Art] Electronic devices may refer to devices that perform specific functions based on embedded programs, such as home appliances, electronic notes, portable multimedia players (PMPs), mobile communication terminals, tablet personal computers (PCs), video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, vehicle navigation systems, and so forth. For example, these electronic devices may output stored information in the form of sound or images. With the increasing integration of electronic devices and the common use of ultra-high-speed and large-volume wireless communication, various functions have recently come to be provided in a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, various functions such as an entertainment function such as gaming, a multimedia function such as music/video playback, a communication and security function for mobile banking, and a function such as a schedule management or electronic wallet, as well as a communication function have been integrated into a single electronic device. Such electronic devices have become compact such that users can conveniently carry and wear them. With development of electronic/communication technologies, such electronic devices have become compact/lightweight such that they can be used without any inconvenience even when worn on the body. US2021015220A discloses a mounting and locking mechanism, a casing, and a wearable device. The mounting and locking mechanism include a mounting bracket and a locking assembly. The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting space including a first insertion slot and an accommodation slot. The accommodation slot has a first slot wall provided with a first opening communicating with the first insertion slot. The locking assembly includes a movable member and a first locking member. The movable member is received in the accommodation slot. The movable member is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable member abuts the first locking member to drive part of the first locking member to pass through the first opening to be positioned in the first insertion slot. In the second position, the first locking member can be withdrawn from the first insertion slot. The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with regard to the disclosure. [Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Problem] Electronic devices wearable on a user's body may remain in continuous contact with the user's body for a significant period of time. There is a growing demand for coupling members with various colors, materials, or shapes to match different situations or enhance the aesthetics of the electronic device. As a result, research is being conducted to enhance the convenience of the connection between the housing and the coupling member. Additionally, in wearable electronic devices, there is an increasing need for a compact connection structure between the housing and the coupling member to achieve device miniaturization. Aspects of the disclosure are to address at least the above-mentioned problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a coupling member that can be easily mounted or separated from a housing. Another aspect of the disclosure is to provide an electronic device with increased arrangement space and durability. Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments. [Technical Solution] In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, at least one coupling member configured to be connected to the housing, a bracket disposed between the housing and the at least one coupling member and including a first through hole and a second through hole, and a connecting member at least partially disposed in the at least one coupling member and including a first protruding area configured to be inserted into the first through hole and a second protruding area configured to be inserted into the second through hole, wherein the first through hole and the second through hole may be formed to be spaced apart from each other by a first length with respect to a first point located between the first through hole and the second through hole, and wherein the first protruding area may be configured to rotate within a first angular range in a first through hole, and the second protruding area may be configured to rotate within the first an