Electronic device including a structure for guiding an arrangement position of an electronic component

According to the disclosure, an electronic device may include a printed circuit board, a first component disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board, a second component disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board, and a metal structure configured to shield electromagnetic interference (EMI) related to the first component, wherein the metal structure includes a first portion configured to cover at least a part of the first component, and a second portion configured to extend from the first portion through the printed circuit board so as to support the second component. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic device including a structure for guiding an electronic component arrangement position.

BACKGROUND ART

An electronic device such as a smartphone may include a structure for guiding an electronic component arrangement position.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

Technical Problem

Electronic devices have a trend towards seeking a slim form factor and implementing a designated performance. Various structures and/or electronic components are disposed in a limited space of an electronic device, thereby making it difficult to secure a design space regarding a structure for guiding an electronic component arrangement position.

Various embodiments of the disclosure may provide an electronic device including a structure for guiding an electronic component arrangement position while reducing space restrictions.

Solution to Problem

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device may include a printed circuit board, a first component disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board, a second component disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board, and a metal structure configured to shield electromagnetic interference (EMI) related to the first component, wherein the metal structure includes a first portion configured to cover at least a part of the first component, and a second portion configured to extend from the first portion through the printed circuit board so as to support the second component.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a substrate assembly may include a printed circuit board, a first component disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board, a second component disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board, and a metal structure configured to shield EMI related to the first component, wherein the metal structure includes a first portion configured to cover at least a part of the first component, and a second portion configured to extend from the first portion through the printed circuit board so as to support the second component.

Advantageous Effects of Invention

An electronic device including a structure for guiding an electronic component arrangement position according to various embodiments of the disclosure may guide an electronic component arrangement position by using an electromagnetic shielding member included in the electronic device, without adding a separate member, thereby reducing space restrictions or costs.

Various other advantageous effects obtainable or predictable from various embodiments of the disclosure may be disposed explicitly or implicitly in the detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure.

MODE FOR THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, various embodiments disclosed herein will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG.1is a block diagram of an electronic device101in a network environment100according to an embodiment.

The auxiliary processor123may control, for example, at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module160, the sensor module176, or the communication module190) among the components of the electronic device101, instead of the main processor121while the main processor121is in an inactive (e.g., a sleep) state, or together with the main processor121while the main processor121is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). The auxiliary processor123(e.g., an ISP or a CP) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module180or the communication module190) functionally related to the auxiliary processor123. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the auxiliary processor123(e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specified for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device101itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., the server108). The learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be any of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent DNN (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above-mentioned networks, but is not limited the above-mentioned examples. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.

The memory130may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor120or the sensor module176) of the electronic device101. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program140) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory130may include the volatile memory132and/or the non-volatile memory134.

The audio module170may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. The audio module170may obtain the sound via the input module150, or output the sound via the audio output module155or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102) directly (e.g., by a wired connection) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device101.

The interface177may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device101to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102) directly (e.g., by a wired connection) or wirelessly. The interface177may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and/or an audio interface.

The connection terminal178may include a connector via which the electronic device101may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102). The connection terminal178may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and/or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The camera module180may capture a still image or moving images. The camera module180may include one or more lenses, image sensors, ISPs, or flashes.

The power management module188may manage power supplied to or consumed by the electronic device101. The power management module188may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery189may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device101. The battery189may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, and/or a fuel cell.

The wireless communication module192may support a 5G network, after a 4th generation (4G) network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (i.e., enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module192may support a high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band) to achieve, for example, a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module192may support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module192may support various requirements specified in the electronic device101, an external electronic device (e.g., external the electronic device104), or a network system (e.g., the second network199). According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the wireless communication module192may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or more), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) or 1 ms or less for round trip).

According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the antenna module197may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the mmWave antenna module may include a PCB, an RFIC that is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the PCB and is capable of supporting a predetermined high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) that is disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., the top surface or the side surface) of the PCB and is capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the predetermined high-frequency band.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices may include a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. However, the electronic device is not limited to any of those described above.

FIG.2is a front perspective view of an electronic device200according to an embodiment.FIG.3is a rear perspective view of the electronic device200ofFIG.2according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIGS.2and3, in an embodiment, an electronic device200(e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1) may include a housing300configured to provide the exterior of the electronic device200. For example, the housing300may be configured to provide the front surface300A of the electronic device200, the rear surface300B of the electronic device200, and the side surface300C of the electronic device200. The side surface300C may be configured to surround a space between the front surface300A and the rear surface300B. In some embodiments, the housing300may be referred to as a structure configured to provide at least a part of the front surface300A, the rear surface300B, and the side surface300C.

According to an embodiment, the housing300may include a front plate310, a rear plate320, and/or a bezel structure330. The front surface300A of the electronic device200may have at least a part provided by the front plate310. The front plate310may be configured to be substantially transparent, and for example, may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers. The rear surface300B of the electronic device200may have at least a part provided by the rear plate320. In an embodiment, the rear plate320may include a first rear plate321configured to provide a part of the rear surface300B, and a second rear plate322configured to provide another a part of the rear surface300B. The first rear plate321and the second rear plate322may be configured to be substantially opaque. For example, the first rear plate321and/or the second rear plate322may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal, or a combination of at least two of the materials. For another example, the first rear plate321and/or the second rear plate322may include aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium, a magnesium alloy, or an alloy including iron (e.g., stainless steel). The bezel structure330may be configured to surround at least a part of the space between the front plate310and the rear plate320. The side surface300C of the electronic device200may have at least a part provided by the bezel structure330. In some embodiments, the bezel structure330may be an element which substantially provides the side surface300C of the electronic device200, and may be referred to as a “side surface bezel structure” or a “side surface member”. For example, the bezel structure330may include a metal and/or polymer.

According to an embodiment, the front plate310may include a first curved-surface part3001and a second curved-surface part3002which are bent to seamlessly extend from the front surface300A toward the rear surface300B. The first curved-surface part3001and the second curved-surface part3002may be provided adjacent to opposite edges of the front plate310, which are positioned at sides opposite to each other. For example, the first curved-surface part3001and the second curved-surface part3002may be symmetrically arranged with a flat-surface part (not shown) of the front plate310, which is interposed therebetween.

According to an embodiment, the first rear plate321may include a third curved-surface part3003and a second curved-surface part3004which are bent to seamlessly extend from the rear surface300B toward the front surface300A. The third curved-surface part3003may be provided adjacent to one side edge of the first rear plate321to correspond to the first curved-surface part3001of the front plate310. The fourth curved-surface part3004may be provided adjacent to the other side edge of the first rear plate321to correspond to the second curved-surface part3002of the front plate310. In an embodiment, a part331of the bezel structure330may include a fifth curved-surface part3005which corresponds to the second curved-surface part3002of the front plate310and is seamlessly connected to the fourth curved-surface part3004of the first rear plate321. For example, one side curved-surface part including the fourth curved-surface part3004and the fifth curved-surface part3005may be disposed to be symmetrical with the third curved-surface part3003of the other side. In an embodiment, the second rear plate322may be positioned to correspond to the fifth curved-surface part3005. For example, the part331of the bezel structure330, which provides the fifth curved-surface part3005, may be configured to extend along a partial edge (the edge along the dotted line indicated by reference numeral “E”) by the second rear plate322among the edge (or the border) of the rear plate320, and to be in contact with the second rear plate320. In some embodiments, the fifth curved-surface part3005may be provided by the first rear plate321or the second rear plate322. In some embodiments, the first rear plate321and the second rear plate322may be integrally formed. In some embodiments, the first rear plate321and/or the second rear plate322may be integrally formed with the bezel structure330, and may include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum) as the bezel structure330.

According to some embodiments, the housing300may be implemented without at least one of the first curved-surface part3001, the second curved-surface part3002, the third curved-surface part3003, or a curved-surface part including the fourth curved-surface part3004and the fifth curved-surface part3005.

According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.2, the electronic device200may include at least one of a display201, a first audio module202, a fourth audio module205, a sensor module206, a first camera module207, an input module210, a first connection terminal module211, or a second connection terminal module212, and, as shown inFIG.3, the electronic device200may include at least one of a second audio module203, a third audio module204, multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083, or a light-emitting module209. In some embodiments, at least one of the elements may be omitted in the electronic device200, or the electronic device200may additionally include another element.

For example, a display area (e.g., a screen display area or an active area) of the display201may be visually exposed through the front plate310. In an embodiment, the electronic device200may have a display area which is seen through the front plate310and is implemented as large as possible (e.g., a large screen or a full screen). For example, the display201may be implemented to have the outer shape substantially the same as the outer shape of the front plate310. For another example, the rim of the display201and the rim of the front plate310may be provided with substantially the same without a step difference. In an embodiment, the display201may include a touch detection circuit. In some embodiments, the display201may include a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch. In some embodiments, the display201may be coupled to a digitizer (e.g., an electromagnetic induction panel) for detecting a magnetic field type electronic pen (e.g., stylus pen), or may be positioned adjacent to the digitizer.

For example, the first audio module202may include a first microphone positioned inside the electronic device200, and a first microphone hole provided through a side surface300C to correspond to the first microphone. For example, the second audio module203may include a second microphone positioned inside the electronic device200, and a second microphone hole provided through the rear surface300B to correspond to the second microphone. For example, the second microphone hole may be provided through the first rear plate321. In some embodiments, the second microphone hole may be provided through the second rear plate322. The position or number of the audio module related to the microphone may be not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various. In some embodiments, the electronic device200may include multiple microphones used to detect the direction of sound.

For example, the third audio module204may include a first speaker positioned inside the electronic device200, and a first speaker hole provided through the side surface300C to correspond to the first speaker. For example, the fourth audio module205may include a second speaker positioned inside the electronic device200, and a second speaker hole provided through the front surface300A to correspond to the second speaker. In an embodiment, the first speaker may include an external speaker. In an embodiment, the second speaker may include a receiver for calls, and the second speaker hole may be referred to as a receiver hole. The position or number of the third audio module204or the fourth audio module205may be various without being limited to the illustrated embodiment. In some embodiments, the microphone hole and the speaker hole may be implemented as one hole. In some embodiments, the third audio module204or the fourth audio module205may include a piezo speaker in which a speaker hole is omitted.

For example, the sensor module206may be configured to generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operation state of the electronic device200or an external environmental state thereof. In an embodiment, the sensor module206may include an optical sensor positioned inside the electronic device200to correspond to the front surface300A. For example, the optical sensor may include a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor. The optical sensor may be aligned with an opening provided through the display201. External light may be introduced into the optical sensor through openings of the front plate310and the display201. In some embodiments, the optical sensor may be disposed at the lower end of the display201, and may be configured to perform related functions while the position of the optical sensor is not visually distinguished (or exposed). For example, the optical sensor may be positioned on the rear surface of the display201, or below or beneath the display201. In some embodiments, the optical sensor may be positioned and aligned in a recess provided on the rear surface of the display201. The optical sensor may be disposed to overlap at least a part of a screen, and may be configured to perform sensing functions without being exposed to the exterior. In this case, a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the optical sensor, may include a different pixel structure and/or wiring structure compared to another area. For example, a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the optical sensor, may have a different pixel density compared to another area. In some embodiments, multiple pixels may not be arranged in a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the optical sensor. In some embodiments, the electronic device200may include a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) positioned below the display201. The biometric sensor may be implemented in an optical type, an electrostatic type, or an ultrasonic type, and the position or number thereof may be various. The electronic device200may further include at least one of various sensor modules, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

For example, the first camera module207(e.g., a front camera module) may be positioned inside the electronic device200to correspond to the front surface300A. For example, the multiple second camera modules (e.g., the first rear camera module2081, the second rear camera module2082, and the third rear camera module2083) may be positioned inside the electronic device200to correspond to the rear surface300B. In an embodiment, the multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083may be positioned to correspond to the second rear plate322. The first camera module207and/or the multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083may include one lens or multiple lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The position or number of the first camera module or the second camera modules may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various.

According to an embodiment, the display201may include an opening aligned with the first camera module207. External light may reach the first camera module207through the openings of the front plate310and the display201. In some embodiments, the opening of the display201may be provided in a notch shape according to the position of the first camera module207. In some embodiments, the first camera module207may be disposed at the lower end of the display201, and may be configured to perform related functions (e.g., image photographing) while the position of the first camera module207is not visually distinguished (exposed). For example, the first camera module207may be positioned on the rear surface of the display201or below or beneath the display201, and may include a hidden display rear camera (e.g., an under display camera (UDC)). In some embodiments, the first camera module207may be positioned and aligned in a recess provided on the rear surface of the display201. The first camera module207may be disposed to overlap at least a part of a screen, and may be configured to obtain an image of an external subject without being visually exposed to the exterior. In this case, a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the first camera module207, may include a different pixel structure and/or wiring structure compared to another area. For example, a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the first camera module207, may have a different pixel density compared to another area. A pixel structure and/or a wiring structure provided in a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the first camera module207, may be configured to reduce light loss between the exterior and the first camera module207. In some embodiments, pixels may not be arranged in a partial area of the display201, which at least partially overlaps the first camera module207. In some embodiments, the electronic device200may further include a light-emitting module (e.g., a light source) positioned inside the electronic device200to correspond to the front surface300A. For example, the light-emitting module may be configured to provide state information of the electronic device200in the form of light. In some embodiments, the light-emitting module may be configured to provide a light source interlocked with an operation of the first camera module207. For example, the light-emitting module may include an LED, an IR LED, or a xenon lamp.

According to an embodiment, the multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083may have different attributes (e.g., view angles) or functions, and for example, may include a dual camera or a triple camera. The multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083may include multiple camera modules including lenses having different view angles, and based on a user's selection, the electronic device200may be configured to control so as to change view angles of the camera module, which is performed in the electronic device200. The multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). In some embodiments, the IR camera may also be operated as at least a part of a sensor module. The light-emitting module209(e.g., a flash) may include a light source for the multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083. For example, the light-emitting module209may include an LED or a xenon lamp.

For example, the input module210may include one or more key input devices. For example, the one or more key input devices may be positioned in an opening provided through the side surface300C. In some embodiments, the electronic device200may not include some or all of the key input devices, and the key input device301, which are not included therein, may be implemented as a soft key by using the display201. The position or number of the input module210may be varied, and in some embodiments, the input module210may include at least one sensor module.

For example, the first connection terminal module211(e.g., a first connector module or a first interface terminal module) may include a first connector (or a first interface terminal) positioned inside the electronic device200, and a first connector hole provided through the side surface300C to correspond to the first connector. For example, the second connection terminal module212(e.g., a second connector module or a second interface terminal module) may include a second connector (or a second interface terminal) positioned inside the electronic device200, and a second connector hole provided through the side surface300C to correspond to the second connector. The electronic device200may be configured to transmit and/or receive power and/or data to and/or from an external electronic device electrically connected to the first connector or the second connector. In an embodiment, the first connector may include a universal serial bus (USB) connector or a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. In an embodiment, the second connector may include a connector for a memory card (e.g., a secure digital (SD) memory card or a subscriber identity module (SIM) card). In some embodiments, the second connector may include an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector or an earphone connector). The position or number of the connection terminal module may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various.

The electronic device200may further include various elements according to a provision form thereof. The elements may be variously changed according to the convergence trend of the electronic device200, and thus may not be enumerated. However, an element equivalent to the mentioned elements may be additionally included in the electronic device200. In various embodiments, according to a provision form thereof, specific elements may be excluded from the above-described elements, or may be replaced with other elements.

FIGS.4and5are exploded perspective views of the electronic device200ofFIG.2according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIGS.4and5, in an embodiment, an electronic device200may include a front plate310, a rear plate320, a bezel structure330, a first support member340, a second support member420, a third support member430, a display201, a first substrate assembly440, a second substrate assembly450, a battery460, or an antenna structure470. In some embodiments, at least one of the elements may be omitted in the electronic device200, or the electronic device200may additionally include another element.

According to an embodiment, the bezel structure (or a side surface member)330may include a first bezel part (or a first side surface part)411, a second bezel part (or a second side surface part)412, a third bezel part (or a third side surface part)413, or a fourth bezel part (or a fourth side surface part)414. The first bezel part411and the third bezel part413may be spaced apart from each other and be configured to extend in parallel thereto. The second bezel part412may be configured to connect one end of the first bezel part411and one end of the third bezel part413. The fourth bezel part414may be configured to connect the other end of the first bezel part411and the other end of the third bezel part413, and may be spaced apart from the second bezel part412and configured to extend in parallel thereto. At least a part of a first corner part415at which the first bezel part411and the second bezel part412are connected may be provided with a round shape. At least a part of a second corner part416at which the second bezel part412and the third bezel part413are connected may be provided with a round shape. At least a part of a third corner part417at which the third bezel part413and the fourth bezel part414are connected may be provided with a round shape. At least a part of a fourth corner part418at which the first bezel part411and the fourth bezel part414are connected may be provided with a round shape. The first bezel part411and the third bezel part413may have a first length extending in the y-axis direction, and the second bezel part412and the fourth bezel part414may have a second length, which extends in the x-axis direction, and which is smaller than the first length. In some embodiments, the first length and the second length may be substantially the same. The first support member340may be positioned inside the electronic device200, and may be connected to the bezel structure330or may be integrally formed with the bezel structure330. For example, the first support member340may be made of a metal material and/or a non-metal material (e.g., polymer). In an embodiment, a conductive part included in the first support member340may be configured to perform a function of electromagnetic shielding to the display201, the first substrate assembly440, and/or the second substrate assembly450. Both the first support member340and the bezel structure330may be referred to as a front case400. The first support member340may be a portion of the front case400, in which elements such as the display201, the first substrate assembly440, the second substrate assembly450, or the battery460are disposed, and may be configured to contribute to a durability or a rigidity (e.g., torsional rigidity) of the electronic device200. In some embodiments, the first support member340may be referred to as a “bracket”, a “mounting plate”, or a “support structure”. In some embodiments, the first support member340may be defined as a part of the housing300(seeFIG.2).

For example, the display201may be positioned between the first support member340and the front plate310, and may be disposed on one surface of the first support member340. In an embodiment, the front plate310and the display201may be integrally formed. For example, the first substrate assembly440and the second substrate assembly450may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320, and may be disposed on the other surface of the first support member340. For example, the battery460may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320, and may be disposed in the first support member340.

According to an embodiment, the first substrate assembly440may include a first printed circuit board441(e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB), or a printed circuit board assembly (PBA)). The first substrate assembly440may include various electronic components electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441. The electronic components may be arranged on the first printed circuit board441, or may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441through an electrical path such as a cable or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). Referring toFIGS.2and3, for example, the electronic components may include a second microphone included in the second audio module203, a second speaker included in the fourth audio module205, the sensor module206, and the first camera module207, the multiple second camera modules2081,2082, and2083, the light-emitting module209, or the input module210.

According to an embodiment, the second substrate assembly450may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first substrate assembly440with the battery460interposed therebetween when seen from above the front plate310(e.g., when seen in the −z-axis direction). The second substrate assembly450may include a second printed circuit board451electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441of the first substrate assembly440. The second substrate assembly450may include various electronic components electrically connected to the second printed circuit board451. The electronic components may be arranged on the second printed circuit board451, or may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board451through an electrical path such as a cable or an FPCB. Referring toFIGS.2and3, for example, the electronic components may include a first microphone included in the first audio module202, a first speaker included in the third audio module204, a first connector included in the first connection terminal module211, or a second connector included in the second connection terminal module212.

According to some embodiments, the first substrate assembly440or the second substrate assembly450may include a primary PCB (or a main PCB or a master PCB), a secondary PCB (or a slave PCB) disposed to partially overlap the primary PCB, and/or an interposer substrate between the primary PCB and the secondary PCB.

The battery460may be a device configured to supply power to at least one element of the electronic device200, and for example, may include a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell. The460may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device200, or may be disposed to be detachable/attachable from/to the electronic device200.

According to an embodiment, the second support member420may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320, and may be coupled to the first support member340and/or the first substrate assembly440by using a fastening element such as a bolt. At least a part of the first substrate assembly440may be positioned between the first support member340and the second support member420, and the second support member420may be configured to cover the first substrate assembly440so as to protect same. The third support member430may be positioned to be at least partially spaced apart from the second support member420with the battery460interposed therebetween when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). The third support member430may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320, and may be coupled to the first support member340and/or the second substrate assembly450by using a fastening element such as a bolt. At least a part of the second substrate assembly450may be positioned between the first support member340and the third support member430, and the third support member430may be configured to cover the second substrate assembly450so as to protect same. The second support member420and/or the third support member430may be formed of a metal material and/or a non-metal material (e.g., polymer). In some embodiments, the second support member420may be configured to perform a function of electromagnetic shielding to the first substrate assembly440, and the third support member430may be configured to perform a function of electromagnetic shielding to the second substrate assembly450. In some embodiments, the second support member420and/or the third support member430may be referred to as a rear case. In some embodiments, the second support member420and/or the third support member430may be defined as a part of the housing300(seeFIG.2).

According to some embodiments, an integral substrate assembly including the first substrate assembly440and the second substrate assembly450may be implemented. For example, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen from in the +z-axis direction), the substrate assembly may include a first portion and a second portion spaced apart from each other with the battery460interposed between, and a third portion configured to extend between the battery460and the bezel structure330and connect the first portion and the second portion. The third portion may be implemented to be substantially rigid. In some embodiments, the third portion may be implemented to be substantially flexible. In some embodiments, an integral support member including the second support member420and the third support member430may be implemented.

According to an embodiment, the antenna structure470may have at least a part positioned between the battery460and the rear plate320. For example, the antenna structure470may be implemented in the form of a film such as an FPCB. The antenna structure470may include at least one conductive pattern used as a loop type radiator. For example, the at least one conductive pattern may include a planar helical conductive pattern (e.g., a planar coil or a pattern coil). The at least one conductive pattern included in the antenna structure470may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (or wireless communication module) included in the first substrate assembly440. For example, the at least one conductive pattern may be utilized for short-range wireless communication such as near field communication (NFC). Another for example, the at least one conductive pattern may be utilized for magnetic secure transmission (MST) for transmitting and/or receiving a magnetic signal. In some embodiments, the at least one conductive pattern included in the antenna structure470may be electrically connected to a power transmission/reception circuit included in the first substrate assembly440. The power transmission/reception circuit may be configured to wirelessly receive power from an external electronic device or wirelessly transmit power to the external electronic device, by using the at least one conductive pattern. The power transmission/reception circuit may include a power management module, and for example, may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) or a charger integrated circuit (IC). The power transmission/reception circuit may be configured to charge the battery460by using power wirelessly received using a conductive pattern.

According to an embodiment, the first substrate assembly440may include a metal structure6positioned on the first printed circuit board441. The metal structure6may be configured to perform a function of electromagnetic shielding to at least one first electronic component disposed on one surface of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, when at least one second electronic component is disposed on the other surface of the first printed circuit board441, the metal structure6may be configured to guide an arrangement position of the at least one second electronic component. The at least one second electronic component may be supported by the metal structure6such that the at least one second electronic component is stably disposed in a predetermined area of the first printed circuit board441without distortion (or tilting) (e.g., deviation). In an embodiment, the at least one second electronic component may include a first rear camera module2081. In some embodiments, the at least one second electronic component may not be limited to the first rear camera module2081, and may be various.

FIG.6, in an embodiment, shows the portion indicated by reference numeral “A” ofFIG.4.FIG.7, in an embodiment, shows a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure6, and a first rear camera module2081are separated from one another.FIG.8, in an embodiment, shows a state where a metal structure6is coupled to a first printed circuit board441, and a first rear camera module2081is separated from the first printed circuit board441.FIG.9, in an embodiment, is an x-y plan view of a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure6, and a first rear camera module2081are coupled.FIG.10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, or18illustrate a metal structure according to another embodiment.

Referring toFIGS.6,7,8, and9, the first printed circuit board441, the metal structure6, and the first rear camera module2081are illustrated therein. In an embodiment, the metal structure (or a conductive structure)6may be coupled to or disposed on the first printed circuit board441. The first printed circuit board441may include a front surface441A (seeFIG.6), which is configured to face the front plate310(seeFIG.4), and a rear surface441B (seeFIG.7), which is configured to face the rear plate320(seeFIG.5). The front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be configured to face the first support member340. One or more electronic components71,72,73, and74may be arranged on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, and may be positioned between the first support member340and the first printed circuit board441. A part of the metal structure6may be positioned between the first support member340and the first printed circuit board441. The one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74may be positioned in a space of the metal structure6between a part positioned between the first support member340and the first printed circuit board441and the first printed circuit board441. The metal structure6may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., electromagnetic interference (EMI)) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74. In an embodiment, the metal structure6may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). In some embodiments, the metal structure6may be referred to as an electromagnetic shielding member (or electromagnetic shielding structure) or a shield can. The number, position, or shape of electronic components, which are arranged on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441to correspond to the metal structure6, may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various.

According to an embodiment, the metal structure6may be electrically connected to a ground (e.g., a ground plane or a ground layer) included in the first printed circuit board441. The metal structure6, which is electrically connected to the ground, may be configured to perform a function of a ground structure for reducing electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) on the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74. The metal structure6, which is electrically connected to a ground, may be configured to reduce the influence of electromagnetic noise (e.g., EMI) generated inside the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200on the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74. For example, the metal structure6, which is electrically connected to the ground, may be configured to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the at least one electronic component6and the display201(seeFIG.4). In an embodiment, the metal structure6may include a first portion61, one or more second portions621and622, and/or a third portion63. For example, the metal structure6may include various metal materials such as titanium, an amorphous alloy, a metal-ceramic composite material (e.g., cermet), magnesium, a magnesium alloy, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, a zinc alloy, or a copper alloy.

According to an embodiment, the first portion61may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. For example, the first portion61may include a plate configured to be substantially parallel to the first printed circuit board441or the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. For example, one surface61A (seeFIG.6) of the first portion61, which faces the first support member340, and the other surface61B (seeFIG.7) of the first portion61, which faces the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, may include flat surfaces configured to be substantially parallel to each other. For example, the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the z-axis direction) of the first portion61may be substantially constant over the entire area of the first portion61. In some embodiments, although not illustrated therein, a partial area and another partial area of the first portion61may be formed to have different thicknesses (e.g., the thickness in the z-axis direction).

According to an embodiment, the third portion63may be configured to extend from the first portion61so as to be coupled to the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the third portion63may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion61toward the first printed circuit board441. The third portion63may be provided in the form of a sidewall substantially perpendicular to the first portion61having a substantially flat plate shape. In an embodiment, the third portion63may include portions631(seeFIG.7) configured to extend from the first portion61toward the first printed circuit board441at a first height, and portions632(seeFIG.7) configured to extend from the first portion61toward the first printed circuit board441at a second height lower than the first height. The portions631of the third portions63, which extend at the first height, may be connected to the first printed circuit board441. For example, the ends of the portions631, which extend at the first height, may be mechanically and electrically connected to multiple conductive lands81(or conductive pads or conductive terminals) provided on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, by using conductive adhesive materials such as solder, copper, silver paste, aluminum, silver-aluminum, carbon paste, or CNT paste. The metal structure6may be electrically connected to a ground included in the first printed circuit board441due to a current flow between the third portion63and the multiple conductive lands81. The third portion63may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment and may be provided in various forms in which portions extending at the first height and portions extending at the second height are combined with each other, and the first printed circuit board441may include one or more conductive lands corresponding thereto. The third portion63may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment and may be provided in various shapes capable of securing coupling durability or coupling rigidity between the metal structure6and the first printed circuit board441. The number of portions extending at the first height or the number of portions extending at the second height may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment and may be various. In some embodiments, at least one of the portions of the third portion63, which extend at the second height, may be omitted. In some embodiments, the third portion63may be implemented in a form extending at the first height without the portions extending at the second height. The portions extending at the first height or the portions extending at the second height may have various widths extending along the edge of the first portion61without being limited to the illustrated embodiment. In some embodiments, the third portion63may further include a portion (not shown) configured to extend from the other surface61B (seeFIG.7) of the first portion61, which faces the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, so as to be in contact with or electrically and mechanically connected to the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441.

According to an embodiment, the first portion61may be supported by the third portion63and may be positioned to be spaced apart from the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the first portion61may be positioned to be spaced apart from the one or more the electronic components71,72,73, and74. In some embodiments, the first portion61may be configured to be in contact with at least a part of the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74, but not to substantially press the contacted at least one electronic component.

According to some embodiments, although not illustrated therein, a partial area and another partial area of the other surface61B (seeFIG.7) of the first portion61, which face the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, may be positioned at differently spaced distances from each other, from the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction.

According to some embodiments, although not illustrated therein, a partial area and another partial area of the one surface61A (seeFIG.6) of the first portion61, which face the first support member340, may be positioned at differently spaced distances from each other, from the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction.

According to some embodiments, a conductive part of the metal structure6, which includes the first portion61and the third portion63, may be referred to as a portion configured to substantially shield electromagnetism to the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74of the metal structure6.

According to an embodiment, the one or more second portions621and622may be configured to extend from the first portion61through the first printed circuit board441. For example, the one or more second portions621and622may be positioned on the edge of the first portion61. For example, the one or more second portions621and622may be provided in the form of a sidewall substantially perpendicular to the first portion61having a substantially flat plate shape. The one or more second portions621and622may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board441may include one or more openings (e.g., the first opening821and the second opening822) corresponding to the one or more second portions621and622. For example, the one or more openings821and822may be provided in the shape of a through-hole. The one or more second portions621and622may be positioned through the one or more openings821and822, and a part of the one or more second portions621and622may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, a part of one second portion621may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a first support part S11. In an embodiment, a part of the other second portion622may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a second support part S12. The first support part S11and the second support part S12may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed in a designated area83(hereinafter, a camera module arrangement area) of the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. Hereinafter, the one second portion621for providing the first support part S11may be referred to as a first support structure (or a first guide structure), and the other second portion622for providing the second support part S12may be referred to as a second support structure (or a second guide structure). In an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may include a first surface2081A configured to face the first printed circuit board441, a second surface2081B positioned opposite to the first surface2081A, and a side surface2081C (or a lateral surface) configured to connect the first surface2081A and the second surface2081B. The side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081may be configured to be substantially perpendicular to the first surface2081A or the second surface2081B. For example, the camera module arrangement area83or the first rear camera module2081disposed in the camera module arrangement area83may be configured to at least partially overlap the first portion61of the metal structure6when seen from above the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward the camera module arrangement area83in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S11of the first support structure621and the second support part S12of the second support structure622may be configured to support the side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved. For example, in an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, the first support part S11of the first support structure621and the second support part S12of the second support structure622may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081in the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction (e.g., a horizontal support). The first rear camera module2081may be horizontally supported by the first support part S11of the first support structure621and the second support part S12of the second support structure622and may be disposed in the camera module arrangement area83. Therefore, an optical center line B or view angle of the first rear camera module2081may be provided without distortion (or tilting or deviation), or at a level within an acceptable range. The optical center line B of the first rear camera module2081may be an imaginary line passing through an optical center through which external light passes without being bent. For example, the optical center line B of the first rear camera module2081may be perpendicular to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441and may be substantially parallel to the z-axis direction. Although not illustrated therein, the first rear camera module2081may include at least one a first conductive terminal provided on the first surface2081A, and the camera module arrangement area83may include at least one second conductive terminal corresponding to the at least on first conductive terminal. A conductive adhesive material such as solder, copper, silver paste, aluminum, silver-aluminum, carbon paste, or CNT paste may be placed between the at least one first conductive terminal and the at least one second conductive terminal, so that the first rear camera module2081is mechanically and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441.

According to an embodiment, the side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081may include a first side surface801, a second side surface802, a third side surface803, and/or a fourth side surface804. The first side surface801and the second side surface802may be positioned at sides opposite to each other and may be substantially parallel to each other. The third side surface803may be configured to connect one end of the first side surface801and one end of the second side surface802. The fourth side surface804may be configured to connect the other end of the first side surface801and the other end of the second side surface802, and to be substantially parallel to the third side surface803. In an embodiment, the first support part S11of the first support structure621and the second support part S12of the second support structure622may be respectively correspondingly positioned the two corners positioned at sides opposite to each other in the diagonal direction thereof. For example, the first support part S11of the first support structure621may be positioned to correspond to a first corner C1at which the first side surface801and the third side surface803are connected, and the second support part S12of the second support structure622may be positioned to correspond to a third corner C3at which the second side surface802and the fourth side surface804are connected. In an embodiment, the first support part S11of the first support structure621, corresponding to the first corner C1, may be provided in a bent shape including a portion901configured to face the first side surface801of the first rear camera module2081and a portion903configured to face the third side surface803of the first rear camera module2081. In an embodiment, the second support part S12of the second support structure622, corresponding to the third corner C3, may be provided in a bent shape including a portion902configured to face the second side surface802of the first rear camera module2081and a portion904configured to face the fourth side surface804of the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, in order for the illustrated bent shape of the first support part S11, the first support structure621may be configured to extend from the first portion61in an “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure (e.g., a cross-sectional shape in an x-y plane). For example, a portion of the first support structure621between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape (e.g., the “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure) substantially the same as the first support part S11when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. For example, a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape (e.g., the “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure) substantially the same as the first support part S11when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, the first support structure621having the bended shape may contribute to secure rigidity so as to reduce the phenomenon that the first support part S11is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, in order for the illustrated bent shape of the second support part S12, the second support structure622may be configured to extend from the first portion61in an “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure (e.g., a cross-sectional shape in an x-y plane). For example, a portion of the second support structure622between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be provided in a cross-sectional shape (e.g., the “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure) substantially the same as the second support part S12when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. For example, a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape (e.g., the “L”-shaped cross-sectional structure) substantially the same as the second support part S12when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, the second support structure622having the bended shape may contribute to secure rigidity so as to reduce the phenomenon that the second support part S12is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments, a portion of the first support structure621between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of the first support part S11when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In some embodiments, a portion of the first support structure621between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane.

According to some embodiments, a portion of the second support structure622between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of the second support part S12when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In some embodiments, a portion of the second support structure622between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane.

According to some embodiments, a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of the first support part S11when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In some embodiments, a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of a portion between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane.

According to some embodiments, a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of the second support part S12when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane. In some embodiments, a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, may be provided in a cross-sectional shape different from that of a portion between the first portion61and the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441when seen in a cross section in the x-y plane.

According to an embodiment, the first opening821may be provided as a through-hole having a shape corresponding to a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, when seen from above the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). For example, the first opening821may be provided as an “L”-shaped through-hole when seen from above the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. When the first opening821is provided in a shape corresponding to a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, in the arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, it is possible to reduce a phenomenon that the first support part S11is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081. In some embodiments, in an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first support structure621is implemented to be able to reduce a phenomenon in which the first support part S11is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081, the first opening821may be provided in a shape different from a shape corresponding to a portion of the first support structure621, which is positioned in the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441.

According to an embodiment, the second opening822may be provided as a through-hole having a shape corresponding to a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, when seen from above the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). For example, the second opening822may be provided as an “L”-shaped through-hole when seen from above the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. When the second opening822is provided in a shape corresponding to a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, in the arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, it is possible to reduce a phenomenon that the second support part S12is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081. In some embodiments, in an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the second support structure622is implemented to be able to reduce a phenomenon in which the second support part S12is bent due to the load of the first rear camera module2081, the second opening822may be provided in a shape different from a shape corresponding to a portion of the second support structure622, which is positioned in the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441.

According to some embodiments, the first corner C1of the first rear camera module2081may be provided in a curved-surface shape configured to seamlessly connect the first side surface801and the second side surface802when seen from above the second surface2081B of the first rear camera module2081(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). In this case, the first support part S11may include a curved-surface shape corresponding thereto and thus be implemented.

According to some embodiments, the third corner C3of the first rear camera module2081may be provided in a curved-surface shape configured to seamlessly connect the third side surface803and the fourth side surface804when seen from above the second surface2081B of the first rear camera module2081(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction). In this case, the second support part S12may include a curved-surface shape corresponding thereto and thus be implemented.

According to some embodiments, the one or more second portions621and622of the metal structure6may be configured to perform a function of electromagnetic shielding to the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74arranged on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. The one or more second portions621and622may be provided in a shape which can affect electromagnetic shielding without being limited to the illustrated embodiment.

According to some embodiments, the first portion61of the metal structure6may include at least one opening. The at least one opening included in the first portion61may be provided so as not to substantially affect the function of electromagnetic shielding to the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure6may be changed into a shape further including a third support structure configured to provide a third support part (e.g., see the dash-double dotted line indicated by reference numeral “S13” ofFIG.9) corresponding to the third corner C3of the first rear camera module2081. In some embodiments, the metal structure6ofFIG.7may be changed into a shape further including a fourth support structure configured to provide a fourth support part (e.g., see the double-dotted line indicated by reference numeral “S14” ofFIG.9) corresponding to the fourth corner C4of the first rear camera module2081. The first printed circuit board441may further include a third opening corresponding to the third support structure, or a fourth opening corresponding to the fourth support structure. For example,FIG.10illustrates a metal structure10of another embodiment capable of providing the first support part S11, the second support part S12, the third support part S13, and the fourth support part S14. The metal structure10ofFIG.10may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, the metal structure10ofFIG.10may include a first portion1010(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion1030(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), a first support structure1021for the first support part S11, a second support structure1022for the second support part S12, a third support structure1023for the third support part S13, and a fourth support structure1024for the fourth support part S14. In some embodiments, the metal structure10ofFIG.10may be changed into a shape in which a part of the first support structure1021, the second support structure1022, the third support structure1023, and the fourth support structure1024is omitted therefrom. For example,FIG.11illustrates a metal structure11of another embodiment capable of providing the first support part S11, the second support part S12, and the fourth support part S14. The metal structure11ofFIG.11may be different from the metal structure10ofFIG.10only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure10ofFIG.10. In an embodiment, the metal structure11ofFIG.11may include a first portion1110(e.g., the first portion1010ofFIG.10), a third portion1130(e.g., the third portion1030ofFIG.10), a first support structure1121(e.g., the first support structure1021ofFIG.10) for the first support part S11, a second support structure1122(e.g., the second support structure1022ofFIG.10) for the second support part S12, and a fourth support structure1124(e.g., the fourth support structure1024ofFIG.10) for the fourth support part S14. In an embodiment, at least two of the first support structure1121, the second support structure1122, the third support structure1123, and the fourth support structure1124may be configured to extend from the first portion1110at the same height. In some embodiments, any two of the first support structure1121, the second support structure1122, the third support structure1123, and the fourth support structure1124may be configured to extend from the first portion1110at heights that are different from each other.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure6ofFIG.7may be changed into a shape in which one of the first support structure61and the second support structure62is omitted therefrom. For example,FIG.12illustrates a metal structure12of another embodiment capable of providing a first support part having a shape different from that of the first support part S11ofFIG.9. The metal structure12ofFIG.12may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, the metal structure12ofFIG.12may include a first portion1210(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion1230(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), and a first support structure1221(e.g., the first support structure621ofFIG.7) for the first support part. For example, a portion of the first support structure1221, which extends along the edge of the first portion1210in the x-axis direction, may be provided with a width greater than that of the first support structure621ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, a portion of the first support structure1221, which extends along the edge of the first portion1210in the y-axis direction, may be provided with a width greater than that of the first support structure621ofFIG.7. The metal structure12ofFIG.12may be configured to provide a first support part having a width greater than that of a part901included in the first support part S11ofFIG.9in the x-axis direction and/or a width greater than that of the other part902included in the first support part S11ofFIG.9in the y-axis direction. In some embodiments, the position of the support structure1221may be changed or the support structure1221may be added, to have a support part corresponding to the second corner C2, the third corner C3, or the fourth corner C4of the first rear camera module2081(seeFIG.7or8).

Another for example,FIG.13,14,15,16,17, or18illustrate a metal structure capable of providing a support part corresponding to a position different from a corner (the first corner C1, the second corner C2, the third corner C3, or the fourth corner C4ofFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081.

For example,FIG.13illustrates a metal structure13of another embodiment capable of providing a fifth support part corresponding to the first side surface801(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081, a sixth support part corresponding to the second side surface802(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081, a seventh support part corresponding to the third side surface803(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081, and/or an eighth support part corresponding to the fourth side surface804(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081. The metal structure13ofFIG.13may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, the metal structure13may include a first portion1310(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion1330(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), a fifth support structure1325for the fifth support part, a sixth support structure1326for the sixth support part, a seventh support structure1327for the seventh support part, and/or an eighth support structure1328for the eighth support part. In an embodiment, the fifth support structure1325and the sixth support structure1326may be symmetrically positioned at sides opposite to each other, and may be parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the seventh support structure1327and the eighth support structure1328may be symmetrically positioned at sides opposite to each other, and may be parallel to each other.

According to some embodiments, at least two of the fifth support structure1325, the sixth support structure1326, the seventh support structure1327, and the eighth support structure1328may be configured to extend from the first portion1310at the same height. In some embodiments, any two of the fifth support structure1325, the sixth support structure1326, the seventh support structure1327, and the eighth support structure1328may be configured to extend from the first portion1310at heights different from each other.

According to some embodiments, the width in which the fifth support structure1325extends in the x-axis direction and the width in which the sixth support structure1326extends in the x-axis direction may be the same. In some embodiments, the width in which the fifth support structure1325extends in the x-axis direction and the width in which the sixth support structure1326extends in the x-axis direction may be different.

According to some embodiments, the width in which the seventh support structure1327extends in the y-axis direction and the width in which the eighth support structure1328extends in the y-axis direction may be the same. In some embodiments, the width in which the seventh support structure1327extends in the y-axis direction and the width in which the eighth support structure1328extends in the y-axis direction may be different.

According to an embodiment, the fifth support structure1325and the sixth support structure1326may be configured to at least partially overlap each other when seen in the x-axis direction. In an embodiment, the seventh support structure1327and the eighth support structure1328may be configured to at least partially overlap each other when seen in the y-axis direction.

According to some embodiments, the position or number of the fifth support structure1325, the sixth support structure1326, the seventh support structure1327, or the eighth support structure1328may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment and may be various. For example, the fifth support structure1325, the sixth support structure1326, the seventh support structure1327, or the eighth support structure1328may be provided in plurality.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure13ofFIG.13may be changed into a shape in which a part of the fifth support structure1325, the sixth support structure1326, the seventh support structure1327, and the eighth support structure1328is omitted therefrom. For example,FIG.14illustrates a metal structure14of another embodiment capable of providing a seventh support part corresponding to the third side surface803(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081and/or an eighth support part corresponding to the fourth side surface804(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081. The metal structure14ofFIG.14may be different from the metal structure13ofFIG.13only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure13ofFIG.13. In an embodiment, the metal structure14ofFIG.14may include a first portion1410(e.g., the first portion1310ofFIG.13), a third portion1430(e.g., the third portion1330ofFIG.13), a seventh support structure1427(e.g., the seventh support structure1327ofFIG.13), and an eighth support structure1428(e.g., the eighth support structure1328ofFIG.13).

For example,FIG.15illustrates a metal structure15capable of providing a seventh support part and/or an eighth support part having a greater width in the y-axis direction, compared to the seventh support structure1427ofFIG.14. The metal structure15ofFIG.15may be different from the metal structure14ofFIG.14only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure14ofFIG.14. In an embodiment, the metal structure15ofFIG.15may include a first portion1510(e.g., the first portion1410ofFIG.14), a third portion1530(e.g., the third portion1430ofFIG.14), a seventh support structure1527which is provided with a width greater than that of the seventh support structure1427ofFIG.14in the y-axis direction and is for the seventh support part, and/or an eighth support structure1528which is provided with a width greater than that of the eighth support structure1428of theFIG.14in the y-axis direction and is for the eighth support part. In an embodiment, the seventh support structure1527and the eighth support structure1528may be symmetrically positioned at sides opposite to each other, and may be parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the width in which the seventh support structure1527extends in the y-axis direction and the width in which the eighth support structure1528extends in the y-axis direction may be different.

For example,FIG.16illustrates a metal structure16capable of providing a fifth support part corresponding to the first side surface801(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081and/or multiple sixth support parts corresponding to the second side surface802(seeFIG.7or8) of the first rear camera module2081. The metal structure16ofFIG.16may be different from the metal structure13ofFIG.13only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure13ofFIG.13. In an embodiment, the metal structure16ofFIG.16may include a first portion1610(e.g., the first portion1310ofFIG.13), a third portion1630(e.g., the third portion1330ofFIG.13), a fifth support structure1625(e.g., the fifth support structure1825ofFIG.13) for a fifth support part, and/or multiple sixth support structures16261and16262for multiple sixth support parts. In an embodiment, one sixth support structure16261and another sixth support structure16262may be configured to extend from the first portion1610at the same height. In some embodiments, one sixth support structure16261and another sixth support structure16262may be configured to extend from the first portion1610at heights that are different from each other. In an embodiment, the width in which one sixth support structure16261extends in the x-axis direction and the width in which another sixth support structure16262extends in the x-axis direction may be the same. In some embodiments, the width in which one sixth support structure16261extends in the x-axis direction and the width in which another sixth support structure16262extends in the x-axis direction may be different. In some embodiments, the number of the sixth support structure may not be limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various.

For example,FIG.17illustrates a metal structure17capable of providing a fifth support part and/or multiple sixth support parts having a greater width in the x-axis direction, compared to the metal structure16ofFIG.16. The metal structure17ofFIG.17may be different from the metal structure16ofFIG.16only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure16ofFIG.16. In an embodiment, the metal structure17ofFIG.17may include a first portion1710(e.g., the first portion1610ofFIG.16), a third portion1730(e.g., the third portion1630ofFIG.16), a fifth support structure1727which is provided with a width greater than that the fifth support structure1625ofFIG.16in the x-axis direction and is for a fifth support part, and/or multiple sixth support structures17261and17262(e.g., the multiple sixth support structures16261and16262ofFIG.16) for the multiple sixth support parts. In some embodiments, the metal structure17ofFIG.17may be changed into a shape in which the fifth support structure1725is omitted therefrom. For example,FIG.18illustrates a metal structure18capable of providing a fifth support part1825. The metal structure18ofFIG.18may be different from the metal structure17ofFIG.17only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure17ofFIG.17. In an embodiment, the metal structure18ofFIG.18may include a first portion1810(e.g., the first portion1710ofFIG.17), a third portion1830(e.g., the third portion1730ofFIG.17), and/or a fifth support structure1825(e.g., the fifth support structure1725ofFIG.17).

According to some embodiments, a metal structure may not be limited to the embodiment ofFIG.7,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, or18, and may be implemented in various other shapes including one or more support parts corresponding to the side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081(seeFIG.7).

According to some embodiments, the first rear camera module2081may be implemented in various other shapes which are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the metal structure may include one or more support parts corresponding thereto. In the embodiment ofFIG.7or8, the side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081does not include a curved-surface, but may not be limited thereto and may include a curved-surface. In addition, the metal structure may include a support part including a curved-surface corresponding thereto. In the embodiment ofFIG.7or8, the side surface2081C of the first rear camera module2081includes a corner (e.g., the first corner C1, the second corner C2, the third corner C3, or fourth corner C4) at which two surfaces orthogonal to each other are connected to each other, but may not be limited thereto. In addition, the side surface2081C may include a corner at which two surfaces connected at an angle other than 90 degrees are connected to each other, and the metal structure may include a support part having a bent shape corresponding thereto.

FIG.19, in another embodiment, shows a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure19, and a first rear camera module2081are separated from one another.

Referring toFIG.19, a metal structure19may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, the metal structure19may include a first portion1910(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion1930(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), a first support structure1921(e.g., the first support structure621ofFIG.7), and/or a second support structure1922(e.g., the second support structure622ofFIG.7). The first portion1910may be provided in a shape expanded more than that of the first portion61ofFIG.7when seen from above the first printed circuit board441(e.g., when seen in the z-axis direction). The first portion1910may be configured to cover a greater area of the front surface of the first printed circuit board441(e.g., the front surface441A ofFIG.6), in which one or more electronic components are arranged, compared with the embodiment ofFIG.7. In an embodiment, the first support structure1921may be positioned on the edge of the first portion61, and may be provided in a bent shape to correspond to the first corner C1of the first rear camera module2081. For example, the first support structure1921may be positioned through the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a first support part (e.g., the first support part S11ofFIG.9) corresponding to the first corner C1of the first rear camera module2081. In an embodiment, the second support structure1922may be configured to extend from one surface1910B (e.g., the one surface61A ofFIG.7) of the first portion1910, which faces the front surface441A (seeFIG.6) of the first printed circuit board441. The second support structure1922may be provided in a bent shape corresponding to the second corner C2of the first rear camera module2081. For example, the second support structure1922may be positioned through the second opening822of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a second support part (e.g., the second support part S12ofFIG.9) corresponding to the second corner C2of the first rear camera module2081. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward the camera module arrangement area83of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S41and the second support part S42may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to some embodiments, due to the expansion of the first portion1910, it may be difficult for the first support structure1921corresponding to the first opening821of the first printed circuit board441to extend vertically from the edge of the first portion1910. In this case, the first support structure1921may be configured to extend from one surface1910B (e.g., the one surface61A ofFIG.7) of the first portion1910, which faces the front surface441A (seeFIG.6) of the first printed circuit board441, in substantially the same shape as the second support structure1922.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure19may be changed into at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.10, the support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.12, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.13, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.15, at least one support structure according to the. embodiment ofFIG.16, or at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.17, or a shape including a combination of two or more of the support structures. At least one support structure included in the metal structure19may be configured to extend from one surface1910B of the first portion1910, which faces the front surface441A (seeFIG.6) of the first printed circuit board441. The first printed circuit board441may include one or more openings corresponding to the changed metal structure19.

FIG.20, in another embodiment, shows a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure20, and a first rear camera module2081are separated from one another.FIG.21, in an embodiment, shows a state where a metal structure20is coupled to a first printed circuit board441, and a first rear camera module2081is separated from the first printed circuit board441.FIG.22, in an embodiment, is an x-y plan view of a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure20, and a first rear camera module2081are coupled.

Referring toFIGS.20,21, and22, in an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may include a first chamfer CH1provided at the corner at which the first side surface801and third side surface803are connected, and a second chamfer CH2provided at the corner at which the second side surface802and fourth side surface804are connected. The first chamfer CH1may form a side surface having an inclined surface shape, which is configured to connect the first side surface801and the third side surface803. The second chamfer CH2may form a side surface having an inclined surface shape, which is configured to connect the second side surface802and the fourth side surface804. In some embodiments, the first chamfer CH1may be referred to as a first truncated corner, and the second chamfer CH2may be referred to as a second truncated corner.

According to an embodiment, the metal structure20may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. For example, the metal structure20may include a first portion2010(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion2030(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), a first support structure2021, and/or a second support structure2022. In an embodiment, the first support structure2021may be configured to extend from the first portion2010and may be positioned through a first opening2121of the first printed circuit board441. The first support structure2021may be provided in a shape including a surface2201(e.g., an inclined surface) (seeFIG.22) which can face the first chamfer CH1of the first rear camera module2081. In an embodiment, the second support structure2022may be configured to extend from the first portion2010and may be positioned through a second opening2122of the first printed circuit board441. The second support structure2022may be provided in a shape including a surface2202(e.g., an inclined surface) (seeFIG.22) which can face the second chamfer CH2of the first rear camera module2081. For example, the first opening2121may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the first support structure2021. For example, the second opening2122may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the second support structure2022. A portion (e.g., the first support part S21) of the first support structure2021, which protrudes with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441, and a portion (e.g., the second support part S22) of the second support structure2022, which protrudes with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441, may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area2130(e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S21and the second support part S22may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to some embodiments, the first rear camera module2081may further include a third chamfer (not shown) provided at a corner at which the second side surface802and the third side surface803are connected. The metal structure20may further include a third support structure (not shown) configured to extend from the first portion2010to correspond to the third chamfer. The third support structure may be positioned through the third opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a third support part (not shown) corresponding to the third chamfer of the first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments, the first rear camera module2081may further include a fourth chamfer (not shown) provided at a corner at which the first side surface801and the fourth side surface804are connected. The metal structure20may further include a fourth support structure (not shown) configured to extend from the first portion2010to correspond to the fourth chamfer. The fourth support structure may be positioned through the fourth opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a fourth support part (not shown) corresponding to the fourth chamfer of the first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments, one of first support structure2021and the second support structure2022of the metal structure20may be omitted therefrom. For example, when the first support structure2021is omitted, the first opening2121of the first printed circuit board441and the first chamfer CH1of the first rear camera module2081may be omitted. For example, when the second support structure2022is omitted, the second opening2122of the first printed circuit board441and the second chamfer CH2of the first rear camera module2081may be omitted.

According to some embodiments, the first rear camera module2081may include at least one notch (not shown) provided on a side surface (e.g., the first side surface801, the second side surface802, the third side surface803, or the fourth side surface804). For example, when seen from above the second surface2081B of the first rear camera module2081(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the notch may form a recessed portion on the side surface. A metal structure (not shown) according to another embodiment may include at least one fifth support structure (not shown) configured to extend from the first portion to correspond to the at least one notch. The at least one fifth support structure may be positioned through the fifth opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide at least one fifth support part (not shown) corresponding to the notch of the first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure20may be changed into a shape further including some support structures according to the embodiment ofFIG.10, the support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.12, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.13, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.15, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.16, or at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.17. The first printed circuit board441may include multiple openings corresponding to the changed metal structure20.

FIG.23, in another embodiment, shows a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure23, and a first rear camera module2081are separated from one another.FIG.24, in an embodiment, shows a state where a metal structure23is coupled to a first printed circuit board441, and a first rear camera module2081is separated from the first printed circuit board441.FIG.25, in an embodiment, is an x-y plan view of a state where a first printed circuit board441, a metal structure23, and a first rear camera module2081are coupled.

Referring toFIGS.23,24, and25, in an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may include a third opening2521provided adjacent to the first corner C1at which the first side surface801and the third side surface803are connected. The first rear camera module2081may include a fourth opening2522provided adjacent to the second corner C2at which the second side surface802and the fourth side surface804are connected.

According to an embodiment, the metal structure23may be different from the metal structure6ofFIG.7only in the shape, and may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7. For example, the metal structure23may include a first portion2310(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a third portion2330(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7), a first support structure2321, and/or a second support structure2322. In an embodiment, the first support structure2321may be configured to extend from the first portion2310and may be positioned through a first opening2421of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the second support structure2322may be configured to extend from the first portion2310and may be positioned through a second opening2422of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the first opening2421may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the first support structure2321. For example, the second opening2422may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the second support structure2322. A portion (e.g., the first support part S31) of the first support structure2321, which protrudes with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441, and a portion (e.g., the second support part S32) of the second support structure2022, which protrudes with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441, may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the first support part S31may be inserted into the third opening2521of the first rear camera module2081, and the second support part S32may be inserted into the fourth opening2522of the first rear camera module2081. For example, the third opening2521may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the first support structure2321. For example, the fourth opening2522may be provided in a through-hole shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape in the x-y plane of the second support structure2322. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area2430(e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S31and the second support part S32may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to some embodiments, the third opening2521or the fourth opening2522of the first rear camera module2081may be replaced with a recess (not shown) provided on the first surface2081A of the first rear camera module2081. For example, the recess may be a hole structure of a recessed shape on the first surface2081A.

According to some embodiments, the position or number of openings provided through the first rear camera module2081may be limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be various. In addition, the metal structure23may include one or more support structures corresponding thereto. For example, the first rear camera module2081may include an opening (not shown) provided adjacent to the third corner C3at which the second side surface802and the third side surface803are connected, and the metal structure23may include a third support structure (not shown) corresponding thereto. The third support structure may be positioned through an opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a third support part configured to guide the arrangement position of first rear camera module2081. For example, the first rear camera module2081may include an opening (not shown) provided adjacent to the fourth corner C4at which the first side surface801and the fourth side surface804are connected, and the metal structure23may include a fourth support structure (not shown) corresponding thereto. The fourth support structure may be positioned through an opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a fourth support part configured to guide the arrangement position of first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments (not shown), the first rear camera module2081may include an opening provided adjacent to the first side surface801between the first corner C1and the fourth corner C4, an opening provided adjacent to the second side surface802between the second corner C2and the third corner C3, an opening provided adjacent to the third side surface803between the first corner C1and the third corner C3, or an opening provided adjacent to the fourth side surface804between the second corner C2and the fourth corner C4. A metal structure according to another embodiment may include a fifth support structure (not shown) corresponding thereto. The fifth support structure may be positioned through an opening (not shown) of the first printed circuit board441, and may be configured to provide a fifth support part configured to guide the arrangement position of first rear camera module2081.

According to some embodiments, one of first support structure2021and the second support structure2022of the metal structure20may be omitted therefrom. For example, when the first support structure2021is omitted, the first opening2121of the first printed circuit board441and the first chamfer CH1of the first rear camera module2081may be omitted. For example, when the second support structure2022is omitted, the second opening2122of the first printed circuit board441and the second chamfer CH2of the first rear camera module2081may be omitted.

According to some embodiments, the metal structure23may be changed into a shape further including some support structures according to the embodiment ofFIG.10, the support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.12, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.13, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.15, at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.16, or at least one support structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.17. The first printed circuit board441may include multiple openings corresponding to the changed metal structure23.

FIG.26, in an embodiment, illustrates a cross-sectional structure26in the x-z plane of a part of the electronic device200taken along line D-D′ ofFIG.3.

Referring toFIG.26, in an embodiment, a cross-sectional structure26may include a bezel structure330, a first support member340, a front plate310, a rear plate320, a display201, a first printed circuit board441, a first rear camera module2081, a first metal structure2601, and/or second metal structure2602.

According to an embodiment, the front plate310may be coupled to the first support member340by using a first adhesive member2691, and the rear plate320may be coupled to the first support member340by using a second adhesive member2692. The first adhesive member2691(e.g., a double-sided tape) may be positioned between the front plate310and the first support member340to be adjacent to the edge of the front plate310. The second adhesive member2692(e.g., a double-sided tape) may be positioned between the rear plate320and the first support member340to be adjacent to the edge of the rear plate320. The display201may be positioned between the first support member340and the front plate310. The first printed circuit board441may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320. For example, the first support member340may include a conductive structure341(hereinafter, an inner conductive structure) including a metal material, and a non-conductive structure342including a non-metal material. A conductive structure (e.g., an outer conductive structure) made of a metal material, which is included in the bezel structure330, and the inner conductive structure341of the first support member340may be connected or may be integrally provided, and may include the same metal material.

According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board441may include the front surface441A configured to face the front plate310and the rear surface441B configured to face the rear plate320. The front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441may be configured to face the first support member340. In an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. The first rear camera module2081may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, the rear plate320may include a first rear plate321and a second rear plate322, and the first rear camera module2081may be positioned between the second rear plate322and the first printed circuit board441. The second rear plate322may include a first light-transmitting area3201provided to correspond to the first rear camera module2081. External light may pass through the first light-transmitting area3201and thus may reach the first rear camera module2081. Other multiple electronic components2641,2642,2651,2652, and2653may be arranged on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. Other multiple electronic components2661and2662may be arranged on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear support member320.

According to an embodiment, the first metal structure2601may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar to or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7, and the shape thereof may be various. For example, the first metal structure2601may include a first portion2610(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7) and one or more second portions2621and2622(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7). The first portion2610may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. For example, the first portion2610may include a plate configured to be substantially parallel to the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. The shape of the first portion2610may not be limited thereto and may be various. The one or more electronic components2641and2642(e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion2610. The first metal structure2601(e.g., a first shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2641and2642. The first metal structure2601may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2641and2642on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). In an embodiment, the one or more second portions2621and2622may be configured to extend from the first portion2610through the first printed circuit board441. When seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first rear camera module2081may be configured to at least partially overlap the first portion2610of the first metal structure2601. In an embodiment, the one or more second portions2621and2622may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board441may include one or more openings (e.g., the first opening2631and the second opening2632) corresponding to the one or more second portions2621and2622. The one or more second portions2621and2622may be positioned through the one or more openings2821and2822, and a part of the one or more second portions2621and2622may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. A part of one second portion (hereinafter, a first support structure)2621may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the first support part S41. A part of another second portion (hereinafter, a second support structure)2622may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the second support part S42. The first support part S41and the second support part S41may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area (e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S41of the first support structure2621and the second support part S42of the second support structure2622may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved. The cross-sectional structure26in the x-z plane taken along line D-D′ ofFIG.3may be merely for helping understanding of embodiments. In addition, it may not be intended to limit the scope of embodiments, and may be various according to the shape or position of the first support structure2621or the second support structure2622.

According to an embodiment, the second metal structure2602may be disposed on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. The one or more electronic components2651,2652, and2653may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the second metal structure2602. For example, the second metal structure2602may be implemented in a shape in which the one or more second portions621and622are omitted from the metal structure6ofFIG.7. The second metal structure2602(e.g., a second shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2651,2652, and2653. The second metal structure2602may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2651,2652, and2653on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4).

FIG.27, in an embodiment, illustrates a cross-sectional structure27in the y-z plane of a part of the electronic device200taken along line F-F′ ofFIG.3.

Referring toFIG.27, in an embodiment, a cross-sectional structure27may include a rear plate320, a first printed circuit board441, a first rear camera module2081, a second rear camera module2082, and/or a metal structure2700.

According to an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. The rear plate320may include a first light-transmitting area3201provided to correspond to the first rear camera module2081. External light may pass through the first light-transmitting area3201and thus may reach the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, the second rear camera module2082may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first printed circuit board441may be provided to not overlap the second rear camera module2082. In some embodiments, the second rear camera module2082may be positioned in a notch-shaped opening provided through the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. The second rear camera module2082may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441by using an electrical path such as a ductile printed circuit board (not shown) (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). The rear plate320may include a second light-transmitting area3202provided to correspond to the second rear camera module2082. External light may pass through the second light-transmitting area3202and thus may reach the second rear camera module2082.

According to an embodiment, the metal structure2700may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar to or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7, and the shape thereof may be various. For example, the metal structure2700may include a first portion2710(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7) and one or more second portions2721and2722(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7). The first portion2710may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. For example, the first portion2710may include a plate configured to be substantially parallel to the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. The shape of the first portion2710may not be limited thereto and may be various. The one or more electronic components2741and2742(e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) may be disposed on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion2610. The metal structure2700(e.g., a shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2741and2742. The metal structure2700may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2741and2742on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). In an embodiment, the one or more second portions2721and2722may be configured to extend from the first portion2710so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, a part of one second portion (hereinafter, a first support structure)2721may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the first support part S51. For example, a part of another second portion (hereinafter, a second support structure)2722may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the second support part S52. The first support part S51and/or the second support part S52may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area (e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S51and/or the second support part S52may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to an embodiment, the second support structure2722for the second support part S52may be positioned through an opening provided through the first printed circuit board441.

According to an embodiment, the first support structure2721for the first support part S51may be positioned to face the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. In some embodiments, the first support structure2721may be positioned in a notch-shaped opening provided through the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, a part of the first support structure2721may be positioned between the first rear camera module2081and the second rear camera module2082. When seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the second rear camera module2082may be configured to not overlap the first portion2710of the metal structure2700. In an embodiment, the first support structure2721may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the second rear camera module2082when the second rear camera module2082is positioned in the first support member340. In an arrangement operation of the second rear camera module2082, when the second rear camera module2082is moved toward a designated area of the first support member340in the +z-axis direction, the first support structure2721may be configured to support the second rear camera module2082and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the second rear camera module2082is moved.

According to some embodiments, the second rear camera module2082may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In this case, the first printed circuit board441may be expanded to correspond to the second rear camera module2082, and the second rear camera module2082may be implemented to have a height which enables same to be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, the first support structure2721for the first support part S51may be positioned through an opening provided through the first printed circuit board441. The first support part S51may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the second rear camera module2082when the second rear camera module2082is disposed on the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the second rear camera module2082, when the second rear camera module2082is moved toward a designated area of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S51may be configured to support the second rear camera module2082and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the second rear camera module2082is moved. In some embodiments, when seen from above the rear plate320, the first portion2710of the metal structure2700may be expanded to overlap the first rear camera module2081.

The cross-sectional structure27in the y-z plane taken along line F-F′ ofFIG.3may be merely for helping understanding of embodiments. In addition, it may not be intended to limit the scope of embodiments, and may be various according to the shape or position of the first support structure2721or the second support structure2722.

FIG.28, in another embodiment, illustrates a cross-sectional structure28in the y-z plane of a part of the electronic device200taken along line F-F ofFIG.3.

Referring toFIG.28, in an embodiment, a cross-sectional structure28may include a rear plate320, a first printed circuit board441, a first rear camera module2081, a second rear camera module2082, and/or a metal structure2800.

According to an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. The rear plate320may include a first light-transmitting area3201provided to correspond to the first rear camera module2081. External light may pass through the first light-transmitting area3201and thus may reach the first rear camera module2081. The second rear camera module2082may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first printed circuit board441may be provided to not overlap the second rear camera module2082. In some embodiments, the second rear camera module2082may be positioned in a notch-shaped opening provided through the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. The second rear camera module2082may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441by using an electrical path such as a ductile printed circuit board (e.g., an FPCB). The rear plate320may include a second light-transmitting area3202provided to correspond to the second rear camera module2082. External light may pass through the second light-transmitting area3202and thus may reach the second rear camera module2082.

According to an embodiment, the metal structure2800may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar to or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7, and the shape thereof may be various. For example, the metal structure2800may include a first portion2810(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), one or more second portions2821and2822(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7), and a third portion2830(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7). The first portion2810may be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the first support member340. For example, the first portion2810may include a plate configured to be substantially parallel to the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. The shape of the first portion2810may not be limited thereto and may be various. One or more electronic components2841,2842,2843, and2844(e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) may be disposed on the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion2810. The metal structure2800(e.g., a shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., electromagnetic interference (EMI)) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2841,2842,2843, and2844. The metal structure2800may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2841,2842,2843, and2844on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). In an embodiment, the one or more second portions2821and2822may be configured to extend from the first portion2810so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, a part of one second portion (hereinafter, a first support structure)2821may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the first support part S61. For example, a part of another second portion (hereinafter, a second support structure)2822may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide the second support part S62. When seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first rear camera module2081may be configured to overlap the first portion2810of the metal structure2800. In an embodiment, the first support part S61and/or the second support part S62may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area (e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S61and/or the second support part S62may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to an embodiment, the second support structure2822may be configured to extend from one surface2810B (e.g., the one surface1901B ofFIG.19) of the first portion2810, which faces the front surface441A of the first printed circuit board441. The second support structure2722may be positioned through an opening provided through the first printed circuit board441.

According to an embodiment, the first support structure2821may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion2810. The first support structure2821may be positioned to face the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. In some embodiments, the first support structure2821may be positioned in a notch-shaped opening provided through the side surface441C of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, a part of the first support structure2821may be positioned between the first rear camera module2081and the second rear camera module2082. When seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the second rear camera module2082may be configured to not overlap the first portion2810of the metal structure2800. In an embodiment, the first support structure2821may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the second rear camera module2082when the second rear camera module2082is positioned in the first support member340. In an arrangement operation of the second rear camera module2082, when the second rear camera module2082is moved toward a designated area of the first support member340in the +z-axis direction, the first support structure2821may be configured to support the second rear camera module2082and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the second rear camera module2082is moved.

According to some embodiments, the second rear camera module2082may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In this case, the first printed circuit board441may be expanded to correspond to the second rear camera module2082, and the second rear camera module2082may be implemented to have a height which enables same to be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, the first support structure2721for the first support part S61may be positioned through an opening provided through the first printed circuit board441. The first support part S61may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the second rear camera module2082when the second rear camera module2082is disposed on the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the second rear camera module2082, when the second rear camera module2082is moved toward a designated area of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S61may be configured to support the second rear camera module2082and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the second rear camera module2082is moved. In some embodiments, when seen from above the rear plate320, the first portion2810of the metal structure2800may be expanded to overlap the first rear camera module2081.

The cross-sectional structure28in the y-z plane taken along line F-F′ ofFIG.3may be merely for helping understanding of embodiments. In addition, it may not be intended to limit the scope of embodiments, and may be various according to the shape or position of the first support structure2821or the second support structure2822.

FIG.29, in another embodiment, illustrates a cross-sectional structure29in the x-z plane of a part of the electronic device200taken along line D-D′ ofFIG.3.

Referring toFIG.29, in an embodiment, a cross-sectional structure29may include a rear plate320, a first printed circuit board441, a first rear camera module2081, a first metal structure2910, and/or a second metal structure2920.

According to an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. External light may pass through the first light-transmitting area3201of the second rear plate320, which overlaps the first rear camera module2081, and thus may reach the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, the first metal structure2910or the second metal structure2920may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar to or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7, and the shape thereof may be various. For example, the first metal structure2910may include a first portion2911(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a second portions2912(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7), and a third portion2913(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7). For example, the second metal structure2920may include a first portion2921(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a second portion2922(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7), and a third portion2923(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7). One or more electronic components2941and2942may be arranged on the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion2911of the first metal structure2910. The first metal structure2910(e.g., a first shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2941and2942. The first metal structure2910may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2941and2942on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). One or more electronic components2951and2952may be arranged on the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion2921of the second metal structure2920. The second metal structure2920(e.g., a second shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components2951and2952. The second metal structure2920may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components2951and2952on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4).

According to an embodiment, the second portion2912of the first metal structure2910may be configured to extend from the first portion2911so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the second portion2912of the first metal structure2910may be positioned through a first opening2931provided through the first printed circuit board441. A part of the second portion2912(hereinafter, a first support structure) included in the first metal structure2910may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a first support part S71.

According to an embodiment, the second portion2922of the second metal structure2920may be configured to extend from the first portion2921so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the second portion2922of the second metal structure2920may be positioned through a second opening2932provided through the first printed circuit board441. A part of the second portion (hereinafter, a second support structure)2922included in the second metal structure2920may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a second support part S72.

According to an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first rear camera module2081may be configured to not overlap the first portion2911of the first metal structure2910and the first portion2921of the second metal structure2920. In some embodiments, when seen from above the rear plate320, the first portion2911of the first metal structure2910or the first portion2921of the second metal structure2920may be expanded to overlap the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, the first support part S71and/or the second support part S72may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area (e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S71and/or the second support part S72may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

The cross-sectional structure29in the x-z plane taken along line D-D′ ofFIG.3may be merely for helping understanding of embodiments. In addition, it may not be intended to limit the scope of embodiments, and may be various according to the shape or position of the first support structure2921or the second support structure2922.

According to some embodiments, the first metal structure2910and the second metal structure2920may be integrally provided. For example, an integral metal plate including the first portion2911of the first metal structure2910and the first portion2921of the second metal structure2920may be provided.

FIG.30, in an embodiment, illustrates a cross-sectional structure30in the y-z plane of a part of the electronic device200taken along line F-F ofFIG.3.FIG.31, for example, is an x-y plan view of a part of an electronic device200related to the embodiment ofFIG.30.

Referring toFIGS.30and31, in an embodiment, a cross-sectional structure30may include a rear plate320, a first printed circuit board441, a first rear camera module2081, a second rear camera module2082, a third rear camera module2083, a first metal structure3010, and/or a second metal structure3020.

According to an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first rear camera module2081, the second rear camera module2082, and the third rear camera module2083may be arranged in the y-axis direction. When seen from above the rear plate320, the second rear camera module2082may be positioned between the first rear camera module2081and the third rear camera module2083.

According to an embodiment, the first rear camera module2081may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. External light may pass through the first light-transmitting area3201of the second rear plate320, which overlaps the first rear camera module2081, and thus may reach the first rear camera module2081.

According to an embodiment, the second rear camera module2082may be positioned between the first support member340and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first printed circuit board441may be provided to not overlap the second rear camera module2082. For example, the first printed circuit board441may include an opening3030, and the second rear camera module2082may be positioned in the opening3030. For example, the opening3030may be provided in a through-hole shape or a notch shape. In an embodiment, the second rear camera module2082, which is positioned in the opening3030of the first circuit board441, may be supported by the first support member340in the −z-axis direction (e.g., vertical support). The second rear camera module2082may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board441by using an electrical path such as a ductile printed circuit board (e.g., an FPCB). External light may pass through the second light-transmitting area3202of the second rear plate320, which overlaps the second rear camera module2082, and thus may reach the second rear camera module2082.

According to an embodiment, the third rear camera module2083may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. External light may pass through the third light-transmitting area3203of the second rear plate320, which overlaps the third rear camera module2083, and thus may reach the third rear camera module2083.

According to an embodiment, the first metal structure3010or the second metal structure3020may be provided in a shape which is at least partially similar to or the same as the metal structure6ofFIG.7, and the shape thereof may be various. For example, the first metal structure3010may include a first portion3011(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a second portions3012(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7), and a third portion3013(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7). For example, the second metal structure3020may include a first portion3021(e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7), a second portion3022(e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7), and a third portion3023(e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.7). One or more electronic components3041and3042may be arranged on the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion3011of the first metal structure3010. The first metal structure3010(e.g., a first shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components3041and3042. The first metal structure3010may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components3041and3042on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4). One or more electronic components3051and3052may be arranged on the first printed circuit board441between the first printed circuit board441and the first portion3021of the second metal structure3020. The second metal structure3020(e.g., a second shield can) may be configured to reduce noise introduced from the exterior of the electronic device200(seeFIG.2) or electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) on the one or more electronic components3051and3052. The second metal structure3020may be configured to reduce electromagnetic influence (e.g., EMI) of the one or more electronic components3051and3052on another electronic component (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4).

According to an embodiment, the second portion3012of the first metal structure3010may be configured to extend from the first portion3011so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the second portion3012of the first metal structure3010may be positioned through the opening3030of the first printed circuit board441. The second portion3012of the first metal structure3010may be positioned to face the inner surface of the opening3030. A part of the second portion3012(hereinafter, a first support structure) included in the first metal structure3010may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a first support part S81.

According to an embodiment, the second portion3022of the second metal structure3020may be configured to extend from the first portion3021so as to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. For example, the second portion3022of the second metal structure3020may be positioned through the opening3030of the first printed circuit board441. The second portion3022of the second metal structure3020may be positioned to face the inner surface of the opening3030. A part of the second portion3022(hereinafter, a second support structure) included in the second metal structure3020may be configured to protrude with respect to the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441so as to provide a second support part S82.

According to an embodiment, when seen from above the rear plate320(e.g., when seen in the +z-axis direction), the first rear camera module2081may be configured to at least partially overlap the first portion3011of the first metal structure3010. When seen from above the rear plate320, the third rear camera module2083may be configured to at least partially overlap the first portion3021of the second metal structure3020. When seen from above the rear plate320, the second rear camera module2082may be configured to not overlap the first portion3011of the first metal structure3010and the first portion3021of the second metal structure3020.

According to an embodiment, the first support part S81may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081when the first rear camera module2081is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the first metal structure3010may further include a third support part S83(seeFIG.31) configured to guide the arrangement position of the first rear camera module2081. The first metal structure3010may include a third support structure (not shown) positioned from the first portion3011through the first printed circuit board441, and the third support structure may be configured to provide a third support part S83. In an embodiment, in an arrangement operation of the first rear camera module2081, when the first rear camera module2081is moved toward a designated area (e.g., the camera module arrangement area83ofFIG.7or8) of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support part S81and/or the third support part S83may be configured to support the first rear camera module2081and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the first rear camera module2081is moved.

According to an embodiment, the second support part S82may be configured to guide the arrangement position of the third rear camera module2083when the third rear camera module2083is disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In an embodiment, the second metal structure3020may further include a fourth support part S84(seeFIG.31) configured to guide the arrangement position of the third rear camera module2083. The second metal structure3020may include a fourth support structure (not shown) positioned from the first portion3021through the first printed circuit board441, and the fourth support structure may be configured to provide a fourth support part S84. In an embodiment, in an arrangement operation of the third rear camera module2083, when the third rear camera module2083is moved toward a designated area of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the second support part S82and/or the fourth support part S84may be configured to support the third rear camera module2083and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the third rear camera module2083is moved.

According to an embodiment, a part of the first support structure3012of the first metal structure3010may be positioned between the first rear camera module2081and the second rear camera module2082. A part of the second support structure3022of the second metal structure3020may be positioned between the second rear camera module2082and the third rear camera module2083. In an embodiment, in an arrangement operation of the second rear camera module2082, when the second rear camera module2082is moved toward the opening3030of the first printed circuit board441in the +z-axis direction, the first support structure3012and the second support structure3022may be configured to support the second rear camera module2082and thus to reduce distortion (or tilting) thereof in the z-axis direction, so that the second rear camera module2082is moved.

According to some embodiments, the second rear camera module2082may be disposed on the rear surface441B of the first printed circuit board441. In this case, the first printed circuit board441may be provided without the opening3030, and the second rear camera module2082may be implemented to have a height which enables same to be positioned between the first printed circuit board441and the rear plate320. In an embodiment, the first support structure3012may be positioned through a second opening provided through the first printed circuit board441, and the second support structure3022may be positioned through the second opening provided through the second printed circuit board441. In some embodiments, when seen from above the rear plate320, the first portion3011of the first metal structure3010or the first portion3021of the second metal structure3020may be expanded to overlap the second rear camera module2082. In some embodiments, the first metal structure3010and the second metal structure3020may be integrally provided. For example, an integral metal plate including the first portion3011of the first metal structure3010and the first portion3021of the second metal structure3020may be provided.

According to some embodiments, the first metal structure3010and/or the second metal structure3020may be configured to reduce malfunctions or electrical damage of the first rear camera module2081, the second rear camera module2082, or the third rear camera module2083, due to static electricity flowing into the electronic device200by electro-static discharge (ESD). For example, static electricity can be discharged from various external objects such as the human body. The first light-transmitting area3201corresponding to the first rear camera module2081, the second light-transmitting area3202corresponding to the second rear camera module2082, and the third light-transmitting area3203corresponding to the third rear camera module2083may include a substantially transparent non-metal material. At least a part of the rear plate320except for the first light-transmitting area3201, the second light-transmitting area3202, and the third light-transmitting area3203may be provided as a conductive area made of a metal material. In an embodiment, when static electricity discharged from an external object flows into the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the first light-transmitting area3201, the static electricity may be directed into the first support part S81and/or the third support part S83corresponding to the first rear camera module2081. The static electricity directed into the first support part S81and/or the third support part S83may flow into the ground of the first printed circuit board441, and thus may be absorbed in the ground. Therefore, it can be possible to reduce malfunctions or electrical damage of the first rear camera module2081due to static electricity. In an embodiment, the height of the first support part S81and/or the third support part S83, which extends in the −z-axis direction, may be provided to secure a distance which enables static electricity to be directed into the first support part S81and/or the third support part S83from the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the first light-transmitting area3201. In an embodiment, when static electricity discharged from an external object flows into the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the second light-transmitting area3202, the static electricity may be directed into the first support part S81and/or the second support part S82corresponding to the second rear camera module2082. The static electricity directed into the first support part S81and/or the second support part S82may flow into the ground of the first printed circuit board441, and thus may be absorbed in the ground. Therefore, it can be possible to reduce malfunctions or electrical damage of the second rear camera module2082due to static electricity. In an embodiment, the height of the first support part S81and/or the second support part S83, which extends in the −z-axis direction, may be provided to secure a distance which enables static electricity to be directed into the first support part S81and/or the second support part S82from the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the second light-transmitting area3202. For example, when static electricity discharged from an external object flows into the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the third light-transmitting area3203, the static electricity may be directed into the second support part S82and/or the fourth support part S84corresponding to the third rear camera module2083. The static electricity directed into the second support part S82and/or the fourth support part S84may flow into the ground of the first printed circuit board441, and thus may be absorbed in the ground. Therefore, it can be possible to reduce malfunctions or electrical damage of the third rear camera module2083due to static electricity. In an embodiment, the height of the second support part S82and/or the fourth support part S84, which extends in the −z-axis direction, may be provided to secure a distance which enables static electricity to be directed into the second support part S82and/or the fourth support part S84from the perimeter of the conductive area of the rear plate320, which is adjacent to the third light-transmitting area3203. The metal structure6ofFIG.7, the metal structure10ofFIG.10, the metal structure11ofFIG.11, the metal structure12ofFIG.12, the metal structure13ofFIG.13, the metal structure14ofFIG.14, the metal structure15ofFIG.15, the metal structure16ofFIG.16, the metal structure17ofFIG.17, the metal structure18ofFIG.18, the metal structure19ofFIG.19, the metal structure20ofFIG.20, the metal structure23ofFIG.23, the first metal structure2601ofFIG.26, the metal structure2700ofFIG.27, the metal structure2800ofFIG.28, or the first metal structure2910or the second metal structure2920ofFIG.29may be configured to allow external static electricity to flow into the ground of the first printed circuit board441, in substantially the same manner as the embodiment ofFIG.30.

The embodiment ofFIG.7, the embodiment ofFIG.19, the embodiment ofFIG.20, the embodiment ofFIG.23, the embodiment ofFIG.26, the embodiment ofFIG.27, the embodiment ofFIG.28, the embodiment ofFIG.29, or theFIG.30embodiment presents a specific embodiment including the rear camera module, but may not be limited thereto. In addition, in connection with an electronic component (e.g., elements included in the electronic device101ofFIG.1) other than the rear camera module, various embodiments may be possible. Although the disclosure presents a specific example of the electronic device200ofFIG.2, in an electronic device of a different type from the electronic device200ofFIG.2also, based on the embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, various embodiments of a changed or modified type may be possible. For example, an electronic device of a different type from the electronic device200ofFIG.2may be various, such as a foldable electronic device capable of folding a screen or a rollable electronic device capable of expanding or reducing a screen.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device200ofFIG.2) may include a printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441ofFIG.7). The electronic device may include a first component (e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) disposed on one surface (e.g., the front surface441A ofFIG.6) of the printed circuit board. The electronic device may include a second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2081ofFIG.7) disposed on the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B ofFIG.7) of the printed circuit board. The electronic device may include a metal structure (e.g., the metal structure6ofFIG.7) configured to shield EMI related to the first component. The metal structure may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7) configured to at least partially cover the first component. The metal structure may include a second portion (e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7) configured to extend from the first portion through the printed circuit board so as to support the second component.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second component may include a camera module (e.g., the first rear camera module2081ofFIG.7).

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2081ofFIG.7) may include a first surface (e.g., the first surface2081A ofFIG.7) configured to face the printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441ofFIG.7), a second surface (e.g., the second surface2081B ofFIG.7) opposite to the first surface, and a side surface (e.g., the side surface2081C ofFIG.7) configured to connect the first surface and the second surface. A part (e.g., the first support part S11and the second support part S12ofFIG.8) of the second portion, which protrudes with respect to the other surface of the printed circuit board, may be configured to support the side surface.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the side surface (e.g., the side surface2081C ofFIG.7) may include a first side surface (e.g., the first side surface801ofFIG.7) and a second side surface (e.g., the second side surface802ofFIG.7) which are positioned at sides opposite to each other. The side surface may include a third side surface (e.g., the third side surface803inFIG.7) configured to connect one end of the first side surface and one end of the second side surface. The side surface may include a fourth side surface (e.g., the fourth side surface804inFIG.7) configured to connect the other end of the first side surface and the other end of the second side surface. The fourth side surface may be positioned at a side opposite to the third side surface.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a part of the second portion, which protrudes with respect to the other surface of the printed circuit board, may be positioned to correspond to the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, or the fourth side surface (e.g., the case to which the metal structure according to the embodiment ofFIG.13,14,15,16,17. or18is applied).

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the side surface (e.g., the side surface2081C ofFIG.8) may include a first corner (e.g., the first corner C1ofFIG.8) at which the first side surface and the third side surface are connected. The side surface may include a second corner (e.g., the second corner C2ofFIG.8) at which the second side surface and the fourth side surface are connected. The side surface may include a third corner (e.g., the third corner C3ofFIG.8) at which the second side surface and the third side surface are connected. The side surface may include a fourth corner (e.g., the fourth corner C4ofFIG.8) at which the first side surface and the fourth side surface are connected. A part (e.g., the first support part S11, the second support part S12, the third support part S13, or the fourth support part S14ofFIG.9) of the second portion, which protrudes with respect to the other surface of the printed circuit board, may be positioned to correspond to at least one of the first corner, the second corner, the third corner, and the fourth corner.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7) may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion (e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7).

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the second support structure1922ofFIG.19) may be configured to extend from one surface (e.g., the one surface1910B ofFIG.19) of the first portion (e.g., the first portion1910ofFIG.19), which faces the printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441ofFIG.19).

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device200ofFIG.2) may further include a third component (e.g., the second rear camera module2082ofFIG.27) disposed to not overlap the first component (e.g., the one or more electronic components2741and2742ofFIG.27) and the second component (e.g., first rear camera module2081ofFIG.27) when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B ofFIG.27) of the printed circuit board. A part (e.g., the first support part S51of theFIG.27) of the second portion, which protrudes with respect to the other surface of the printed circuit board, may be positioned between the second component and the third component, and may be configured to support the second component and the third component.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the third component (e.g., the second rear camera module2082ofFIG.27) may be disposed on the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B ofFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the third component (e.g., the second rear camera module2082of theFIG.27) may be configured to not overlap the printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441of theFIG.27) when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B ofFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the third component may include a camera module (e.g., the second rear camera module2082ofFIG.27).

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the first support structure2721or the second support structure2722ofFIG.27) may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion (e.g., the first portion2710ofFIG.27). The second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2801of theFIG.27) may be configured to overlap the first portion when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B of theFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the first support structure2721ofFIG.27) may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion (e.g., the first portion2710ofFIG.27). The second component (e.g., the second rear camera module2802of theFIG.27) may be configured so as not to overlap the first portion when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B of theFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the metal structure may further include a third portion (e.g., the third portion63ofFIG.6) configured to extend from the first portion and coupled to one surface (e.g., the front surface441A ofFIG.6) of the printed circuit board, on which the first component is disposed. The metal structure may be electrically connected to a ground plane included in the printed circuit board through the third portion.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device may further include a front plate (e.g., the front plate310ofFIG.4) configured to provide the front surface of the electronic device. The electronic device may further include a rear plate (e.g., the rear plate320ofFIG.4) configured to provide the rear surface of the electronic device. The electronic device may further include a side surface member (e.g., the bezel structure330inFIG.4) configured to at least partially surround a space between the front plate and the rear plate. The electronic device may further include a support member (e.g., the first support member340ofFIG.4) connected to or provided integrally with the side surface member. The electronic device may further include a display (e.g., the display201ofFIG.4) positioned between the front plate and the support member and configured such that at least a part thereof is visually seen through the front plate. The printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441ofFIG.4) may be positioned between the rear plate and the support member. The first component (e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) may be positioned between the support member and the printed circuit board. The second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2081ofFIG.7) may be positioned between the printed circuit board and the rear plate.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a part (e.g., the first support part S31or the second support part S32of theFIG.24) of the second portion, which protrudes with respect to the other surface of the printed circuit board, may be inserted into an opening (e.g., the third opening2521or the fourth opening2522of theFIG.23) or a recess provided in the second component.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a substrate assembly (e.g., the first substrate assembly440ofFIG.4) may include a printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board441ofFIG.7). The substrate assembly may include a first component (e.g., the one or more electronic components71,72,73, and74ofFIG.6) disposed on one surface (e.g., the front surface441A ofFIG.6) of the printed circuit board. The substrate assembly may include a second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2081ofFIG.7) disposed on the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B ofFIG.7) of the printed circuit board. The substrate assembly may include a metal structure (e.g., the metal structure6ofFIG.7) configured to shield EMI related to the first component. The metal structure may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion61ofFIG.7) configured to at least partially cover the first component. The metal structure may include a second portion (e.g., the one or more second portions621and622ofFIG.7) configured to extend from the first portion through the printed circuit board so as to support the second component.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the first support structure2721or the second support structure2722ofFIG.27) may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion (e.g., the first portion2710ofFIG.27). The second component (e.g., the first rear camera module2801of theFIG.27) may be configured to overlap the first portion when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B of theFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, the second portion (e.g., the first support structure2721ofFIG.27) may be configured to extend from the edge of the first portion (e.g., the first portion2710ofFIG.27). The second component (e.g., the second rear camera module2802of theFIG.27) may be configured to not overlap the first portion when seen from above the other surface (e.g., the rear surface441B of theFIG.27) of the printed circuit board.

Embodiments disclosed in the disclosure and the drawings are merely specific examples presented to easily describe the technical content and to help understanding of embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of various embodiments of the disclosure is interpreted to include not only embodiments disclosed herein, but also all changed or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the disclosure.