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KR-20260065449-A - ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING CURED RESIN

KR20260065449AKR 20260065449 AKR20260065449 AKR 20260065449AKR-20260065449-A

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a display comprising a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing depending on the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar assembly comprising a plurality of bars disposed below the second region of the display; a first support plate disposed in the second region of the display, wherein a plurality of first slits are formed in a region to which the multi-bar assembly is attached and to which the plurality of bars are not attached; a second support plate disposed between the display and the first support plate, wherein a plurality of second slits are formed in at least a portion of a region corresponding to the second region of the display; and a first curing resin disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of first slits and the plurality of second slits.

Inventors

  • 안성호
  • 정지형
  • 이소영

Assignees

  • 삼성전자주식회사

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20241218
Priority Date
20241101

Claims (20)

  1. In electronic devices, A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) movable relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; A display (203) comprising a first area (A1) and a second area (A2), wherein at least a portion of the second area (A2) is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing (210) depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201); A multi-bar assembly (230) comprising a plurality of bars (231) disposed in the second area (A2) of the display (203); A first support plate (310) disposed in the second area (A2) of the display (203), to which the multi-bar assembly (230) is attached, and to which a plurality of first slits (S1) are formed in an area not to which the plurality of bars (231) are attached; A second support plate (320) disposed between the display (203) and the first support plate (310), having a plurality of second slits (S2) formed in at least a portion of the area corresponding to the second area (A2) of the display (203); and An electronic device comprising a cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1) and the plurality of second slits (S2).
  2. In Article 1, The above cured resin (500) is, An electronic device comprising a first cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1) and configured to support the second region (A2) of the display (203).
  3. In Article 1 or Article 2, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: A flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210) in the above slide-out state; and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above plurality of second slits (S2) are electronic devices that overlap with the bending area (A2-2) of the second area (A2) of the display (203).
  4. In Article 2, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: In the above slide-out state, a flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210); and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above first cured resin (2500) is, An electronic device configured to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) without overlapping with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203).
  5. In Article 2, It further includes a second cured resin (3520) disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of first slits (S1) that overlap with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203) and configured to support the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203). The above second curing resin (3520) is, An electronic device having a hardness lower than that of the first cured resin (3510).
  6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above second support plate (320) is, It includes a first plate portion (321) that overlaps with the first area (A1) of the display (203) and a second plate portion (322) that overlaps with the second area (A2) of the display (203). The above electronic device (101) is: A first support panel (331) positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlapping with the first plate portion (321); and It further includes a second support panel (332) positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlapping with the second plate portion (322), and The first support plate (310) above is, The edge of the first support panel (331) adjacent to the second support panel (332) and the electronic device superimposed on the second support panel (332).
  7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, The second slit (S2) extends along the first slit (S1) and is an electronic device having a width greater than the width of the first slit (S1).
  8. In Article 2, An electronic device further comprising a second cured resin (4520) disposed in at least some of the plurality of second slits (S2) and configured to support the second region (A2) of the display (203).
  9. In Article 8, The hardness of the second cured resin (4520) is different from the hardness of the first cured resin (4510) in an electronic device.
  10. In Article 2, The first slits (S1) located between the two adjacent first parts are: At least one inner slit (322i) in which the first cured resin (500) is disposed; and An electronic device comprising at least one inner slit (322i) and an outer slit (322e) located between two adjacent first parts, wherein the first cured resin (500) is not disposed therein.
  11. In Article 2, The above first cured resin (500) is: First resin portions (510, 520) disposed in the plurality of first slits (S1); and An electronic device comprising a second resin portion (530) disposed on the surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203).
  12. In Article 2, An electronic device comprising a second cured resin (530A) having a hardness different from that of the first cured resin (510B, 520B), disposed on one side of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203).
  13. In Article 2, The first support plate (7310) above is, It further includes a third part (7313) that supports one side of the second area (A2) connected to the first area (A1) of the display (203) and has a plurality of third slits (S72) formed therein. The above first cured resin (7500) is: A first resin portion (7510) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S71); and An electronic device comprising a second resin portion (7520) disposed in the plurality of third slits (S72) above.
  14. In Article 13, The above multi-bar assembly (230) is: A plurality of first bars (7231) attached to a first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310) and not overlapping with the plurality of first slits (S71); and An electronic device comprising a plurality of second bars (7232) attached to a third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) and overlapping with some of the plurality of third slits (S72).
  15. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 14, In the above slide-out state, the first support plate (310) and the second support plate (320) are an electronic device bent from the outside of the housing (210) into the inside of the housing (210).
  16. In electronic devices, A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that slides slideably relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; A display (203) comprising a first area (A1) and a second area (A2), wherein, depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201), at least a portion (A2-1) of the second area (A2) is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing (210); A multi-bar assembly (230) comprising a plurality of bars (231) positioned below the second area (A2) of the display (203) and linked to the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201); A support plate (310) comprising a plurality of first parts (311) to which the plurality of bars (231) are attached and which are positioned below the second area (A2) of the display (203), and a plurality of second parts (312) to which two adjacent first parts among the plurality of first parts (311) are positioned and which have a plurality of slits (S1) formed therein; and An electronic device comprising a cured resin (500) disposed in at least one of the plurality of slits (S1) and configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203).
  17. In Article 16, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: A flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210) in the above slide-out state; and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above cured resin (2500) is, An electronic device configured to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) without overlapping with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203).
  18. In Article 16, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: A flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210) in the above slide-out state; and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above cured resin (3500) is: A first cured resin (3510) configured to overlap with the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) and to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203); and It includes a second cured resin (3520) configured to overlap with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203) and to support the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203), and The above second curing resin (3520) is, An electronic device having a hardness lower than that of the first cured resin (3510).
  19. In Article 16, The above support plate (7310) is, Supporting one side of the second area (A2) connected to the first area (A1) of the display (203), and further including a third part (7313) in which the plurality of third slits (S72) are formed, The above cured resin (7500) is: A first resin portion (7510) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S71); and An electronic device comprising a second resin portion (7520) disposed in the plurality of third slits (S72).
  20. In electronic devices, A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that slides slideably relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; A display (203) comprising a first area (A1) and a second area (A2), wherein at least a portion of the second area (A2) is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing (210) depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201); A multi-bar assembly (230) comprising a plurality of bars (231) positioned below the second area (A2) of the display (203) and linked to the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201); A first support plate (310) positioned below the second area (A2) of the display (203) and comprising a plurality of first parts (311) to which the plurality of bars (231) are attached, and a plurality of second parts (312) positioned between two adjacent first parts among the plurality of first parts (311) and having a plurality of first slits (S1) formed therein; A second support plate (4320) positioned between the display (203) and the first support plate (310), having a plurality of second slits (S42) formed in an area overlapping with the second region (A2) of the display (203); and An electronic device comprising a cured resin (4520) disposed in at least some of the plurality of second slits (S42) and configured to support the second region (A2) of the display (203).

Description

Electronic device including cured resin The embodiment(s) disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices comprising a cured resin that supports a display. Driven by the remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices are increasing rapidly. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portable communication. The term "electronic device" refers to a device that performs specific functions according to an installed program, ranging from home appliances to electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, or in-vehicle navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the integration density of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed or high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, various functions can recently be integrated into a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For instance, not only communication functions but also entertainment functions like games, multimedia functions like music/video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or various functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are being miniaturized to allow users to carry them conveniently. The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display is accommodated within a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display is exposed to the outside of a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line A-A' shown in Figure 2. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line B-B' shown in Figure 3. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which is an enlarged portion of FIG. 6. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 14 to 17 illustrate a cured resin disposed in a slit of a support plate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 18 to 20 illustrate a plurality of cured resins arranged in a slit of a support plate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 illustrates a display assembly viewed from below, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The following description relating to the attached drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their corresponding contents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and technical spirit of the disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted. The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meanings but may be used to