Patent Publication Number: US-11387513-B2

Title: Protective cover

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This application is a National Phase Entry of PCT International Application No. PCT/KR2017/010184, which was filed on Sep. 18, 2017, and claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2016-0129820, which was filed on Oct. 7, 2016, the content of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Various embodiments of the present invention relate to protection covers, e.g., protection covers to protect electronic devices. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Mobile communication terminals, MP3 players, portable multimedia players (PMPs), tablet PCs, and electronic book readers are among various electronic gadgets now available that allow their users to enjoy a diversity of media contents while carried in hand. Users may communicate with others while carrying portable electronic devices. Portable electronic devices include a display unit, an antenna device, an input/output device, and a data transmission/reception device. Portable electronic devices have various functions, including music and video playing, game playing, camera functionality, scheduling, and dictionary functionality, as well as their originally intended functions, to meet users&#39; various needs as data communication technology sharply advances, and they also provide the functionality of adding new applications and data retrieval. 
     Electronic devices require a larger screen to allow users satisfactory use of multimedia services as well as voice call or text messaging services. However, a bigger screen of an electronic device may render it uncomfortable to carry the electronic device. Mobile communication terminals or other electronic devices may secure portability by being configured in a foldable manner. Equipping a foldable electronic device with a flexible display may provide a larger screen in the unfolded state while enhancing the portability of the electronic device. 
     An electronic device needs to be wrapped in a protection cover to be protected against breakage or damage due to scratches or impacts when used routinely. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     A foldable electronic device may have a flexible display exposed through the front and rear surfaces thereof. When a flexible display is carried or used while being exposed through the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device, it is required to protect the flexible display from breakage or damage due to scratches or impacts. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover protects both surfaces (e.g., front and rear surfaces) of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover protects an electronic device which may have a display exposed through both surfaces thereof, e.g., an electronic device with multiple 360-degree rotatable displays, as well as a foldable electronic device. 
     Technical Solution 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover configured to protect an electronic device comprises a cover part and a coupling part extending from the cover part, rotatably connected with the cover part, and detachably coupled to a portion of the electronic device, wherein the coupling part is configured to rotate the cover part while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device to cover one of, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover configured to protect an electronic device comprises a cover part and a coupling part extending from the cover part, rotatably connected with the cover part, and detachably coupled to a portion of the electronic device, wherein the coupling part includes a magnet configured to produce an attraction force with a magnetic member of the electronic device and a detachable member disposed adjacent both ends of the magnet and detachably coupled with the electronic device. The coupling part is configured to rotate the cover part while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device to cover one of, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a method of operating a protection cover may include the operations of coupling a coupling part to a portion of an electronic device, rotating a cover part with respect to the coupling part with the electronic device folded, and covering one of, at least, a first surface and, at least, a second surface of the electronic device with the cover part. 
     Advantageous Effects 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover may rotate the cover part as the coupling part is detachably coupled to a portion of the electronic device, thereby selectively protecting one of, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface (e.g., the front or rear surface of the electronic device) of the folded electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover may include a detachable member (e.g., a suction plate) detachably coupled to the electronic device, as well as a magnet attached to or detached from the magnetic member of the electronic device and, thus, be more securely fastened to the electronic device. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a view illustrating a suction plate of a protection cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view illustrating a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view illustrating a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device as viewed at a different angle according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 12  is a front view illustrating a protection cover and a first input device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 13  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 14  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 15  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first portion of a first surface of a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 18  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second portion of a first surface of a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a first surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 22  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 23  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 24  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first display of an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 25  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second display of an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 26  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second display of a mounted electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 27  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first display of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 28  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 29  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 30  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first portion of a second surface of an electronic device folded to allow a first display and a second display to face each other according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 31  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second portion of a second surface of an electronic device folded to allow a first display and a second display to face each other according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 32  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 33  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first surface of a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 34  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second surface of a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 35  is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a protection cover according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
                 10: electronic device 
                 100: protection cover 
               
               
                   
                 101: cover part 
                 102: connecting part 
               
               
                   
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                 104: magnet 
               
               
                   
                 106: pogo pin 
                 107a, 107b: suction plate 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION 
     Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and all changes and/or equivalents or replacements thereto also belong to the scope of the present invention. The same or similar reference denotations may be used to refer to the same or similar elements throughout the specification and the drawings. 
     As used herein, the terms “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” a feature (e.g., a number, function, operation, or a component such as a part) indicate the existence of the feature and do not exclude the existence of other features. 
     As used herein, the terms “A or B,” “at least one of A and/or B,” or “one or more of A and/or B” may include all possible combinations of A and B. For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B” may indicate all of (1) including at least one A, (2) including at least one B, or (3) including at least one A and at least one B. 
     As used herein, the terms “first” and “second” may modify various components regardless of importance and/or order and are used to distinguish a component from another without limiting the components. For example, a first user device and a second user device may indicate different user devices from each other regardless of the order or importance of the devices. For example, a first component may be denoted a second component, and vice versa without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     It will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being (operatively or communicatively) “coupled with/to,” or “connected with/to” another element (e.g., a second element), it can be coupled or connected with/to the other element directly or via a third element. In contrast, it will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “directly coupled with/to” or “directly connected with/to” another element (e.g., a second element), no other element (e.g., a third element) intervenes between the element and the other element. 
     The terms as used herein are provided merely to describe some embodiments thereof, but not to limit the scope of other embodiments of the present disclosure. It is to be understood that the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The terms including technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments of the present disclosure belong. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. In some cases, the terms defined herein may be interpreted to exclude embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 2  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100  may cover and protect, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface  11  of an electronic device  10 . The electronic device  10  may include the first surface where a screen-implemented display (not shown) is disposed, and the second surface  11  that is formed opposite the first surface. The display of the electronic device  10  may be formed of a flexible material, allowing the electronic device to be foldable. Magnetic bodies  13  and  15  may be mounted on edges of the second surface  11  of the electronic device  10 . For example, the magnetic bodies  13  and  15  may be formed of magnets. 
     The protection cover  100  may include a cover part  101  and a coupling part  103  extending from the cover part  101 . The cover part  101  may cover, at least, the first surface or, at least, the second surface  11  of the electronic device  10 . 
     The coupling part  103  may include a connecting part  102 , a magnet  104 , detachable members  107   a  and  107   b , and pogo pins  106 . The connecting part  102  may extend from the cover part  101 , rotatably connecting with the cover part  101 . A first width W 1  of the coupling part  103  may be smaller than a second width W 2  of the cover part  101  so that the coupling part  103  may be attached to/detached from a portion (e.g., an edge of the electronic device  10 ) of the second surface of the electronic device  10 . 
     The magnet  104  may be disposed along a lengthwise direction of the coupling part  103 . The magnet  104  may be shaped as a bar smaller in length than the coupling part  103 . According to various embodiments of the present invention, the magnet  104  is not limited as shaped as a bar and may be formed of a plurality of magnets arranged along the lengthwise direction of the coupling part  103 . The magnet  104  may selectively couple with one of the magnetic bodies  13  and  15  of the electronic device  101 . 
     The detachable members  107   a  and  107   b  may be attached onto the coupling part  103 . The detachable members  107   a  and  107   b  may include suction plates  107   a  and  107   b . The suction plates  107   a  and  107   b  may be disposed adjacent both ends of the magnet  104 . The suction plates  107   a  and  107   b  may be attached to or detached from the second surface  11  of the electronic device  10 . The suction plates  107   a  and  107   b  are described below in greater detail. 
     The pogo pins  106  may be arranged on the coupling part  103 . The pogo pins  106  may be formed of an elastic structure. The pogo pins  106  may be disposed through a portion of the magnet. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the pogo pins  106  are not limited as disposed through a portion of the magnet but may be disposed in various positions on the coupling part  103 . The pogo pins  106  may contact a terminal of the electronic device  10 , electrically connecting the protection cover  100  with the electronic device  10 . For example, in a case where the protection cover  100  includes an auxiliary battery (not shown), the auxiliary battery may electrically be connected with the electronic device  10  through the pogo pins  106 . 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, as there are provided the magnet  104  producing an attraction with the magnetic bodies  13  and  15  of the electronic device  10  and the suction plates  107   a  and  107   b  attached to or detached from the second surface  11  of the electronic device  10 , the protection cover  100  may be coupled to or removed from the second surface  11  of the electronic device  10 . 
       FIG. 3  is a view illustrating a suction plate of a protection cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of holes  107   c  may be formed in one surface of the suction plate  107   a  of the protection cover. Another surface of the suction plate  107   a  may be attached onto the coupling part ( 103  of  FIG. 2 ) of the protection cover using an adhesive. One surface of the suction plate  107   a  may be brought in contact and attached onto the second surface ( 11  of  FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, as the protection cover includes the suction plates ( 107   a  and  107   b  of  FIG. 2 ) as well as the magnet  104  coupled with the second surface ( 11  of  FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device, the protection cover may be more securely coupled onto the second surface ( 11  of  FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device. 
       FIG. 4  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 5  is a perspective view illustrating a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 6  is a perspective view illustrating a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device as viewed at a different angle according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a first insertion of a protection cover and a first groove of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 to 7 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   a  may include a cover part  101  and a coupling part  103 , wherein the same components as those in the prior embodiment are omitted from the description. 
     The coupling part  103  may include a magnet  104  and a detachable member  109 . The detachable member  109  may include a first insertion  109  that projects on the coupling part  103 . 
     For the coupling part  103  to couple with the electronic device  10   a , the electronic device  10   a  may have a first groove  16  corresponding to the first insertion  109 . A first locking part  16   a  may be formed in the first groove  16  to move back and forth in the first groove  16 . 
     The first insertion  109  may have a first locking groove  108  to which the first locking part  16   a  of the electronic device is stuck. If the first insertion  109  is inserted to the first groove  16 , the first locking part  16   a  may be stuck to the first locking groove  108  to tie or fasten the first insertion  109  into the first groove  16 . 
     The electronic device  10   a  may have a receiving part to receive the first locking part  16   a . The receiving part may have an elastic part  16   b  that provides an elastic force to the first locking part  16   a . The elastic part  16   b  may provide an elastic force to the first locking part  16   a , allowing the first locking part  16   a  to remain stuck to the first locking groove  108 . In contrast, when the elastic part  16   b  contracts, the first locking part  16   a  may escape off the first locking groove  108 , allowing the first insertion  109  to be removed from the first groove  16 . 
     According to another embodiment of the present invention, as the protection cover  100   a  includes the first locking groove  108  to which the first locking part  16   a  of the electronic device is stuck, as well as the magnet  104  coupled with the second surface ( FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device, the protection cover  100   a  may be more securely coupled onto the second surface ( 11  of  FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device. 
       FIG. 8  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 8 and 9 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   a  may include a first insertion  109  that is selectively inserted to one of a first groove  16  or a second groove  17  of the electronic device  10   a . The second groove  17  may be formed in an opposite side of the first groove  16 , with the middle of the electronic device  10   a  placed therebetween. 
     As the first insertion  109  is selectively inserted to one of the first groove  16  or the second groove  17 , the protection cover  100   a  may be attached to or detached from one of the edges of the electronic device  10   a.    
     A terminal  18  may be formed in the second groove  17  and be electrically connected with pogo pins ( 106  of  FIG. 4 ) of the protection cover. Although not shown, a terminal may be formed in the first groove  16  and be electrically connected with the pogo pins ( 106  of  FIG. 4 ). 
     According to another embodiment of the present invention, the protection cover  100   a  may further include a second insertion  110 . The second insertion  110  may project in a direction opposite to the first insertion  109 . In a case where the electronic device  10   a  is folded as shown in  FIG. 9 , the first insertion  109  may be inserted to the first groove  16  while the second insertion  110  may be inserted to the second groove  17 . The first insertion  109  may contact a bottom surface  16   e  of the first groove  16 . The second insertion  110  may contact a bottom surface  17   e  of the second groove  17 . According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first insertion  109  may be inserted to the second groove  17 , and the second insertion  110  may be inserted to the first groove  16 . 
     According to another embodiment of the present invention, as the first and second insertions  109  and  110  remain inserted to the first and second grooves  16  and  17  in the folded state of the electronic device  10   a , the protection cover  100   a  may remain fastened to the folded electronic device  10   a.    
       FIG. 10  is a perspective view illustrating a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   b  may include a first insertion  109  which is inserted to a first groove  16  of an electronic device  10   b  and may not include a second insertion ( 110  of  FIG. 9 ). 
     In a case where the electronic device  10   b  is folded as shown in  FIG. 11 , as the insertion  109  remains inserted to the first groove  16 , the protection cover  100   b  may remain fastened to the folded electronic device  10   b.    
       FIG. 12  is a front view illustrating a protection cover and a first input device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 12 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   c  may include a second input device  111  to receive input signals through an electromagnetic resonance scheme with a first input device  50 . 
     In a case where the user writes on the second input device  111  with the first input device  50 , the second input device  111  may receive an input signal through electromagnetic resonance with the first input device  50 . 
     The second input device  111  may be electrically connected with pogo pins  106  through connecting lines  111   a . The pogo pins  106  may be electrically connected with a terminal of an electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ), allowing the second input device  111  to transfer input signals to the electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 13  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 13 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   d  may include a wireless charging module  113 . 
     The wireless charging module  113  may include a coil  113 . The coil  113  may be shaped as a flat-type coil and be formed of a conductive material. For example, the coil  113  may be formed of metal. The coil  113  may produce an electric current through electromagnetic induction by an external wireless charger (not shown). The coil  113  may be electrically connected with pogo pins  106  through connecting lines  113   b . The pogo pins  106  may be electrically connected with a terminal of the electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ), allowing an electric current produced from the coil  113  to be transferred to the electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 14  is a front view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention.  FIG. 15  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a protection cover according to another embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 14 and 15 , according to another embodiment of the present invention, a protection cover  100   e  may include an auxiliary battery  115 . 
     The auxiliary battery  115  may be electrically connected with pogo pins  106  through connecting lines  115   e . The pogo pins  106  may be electrically connected with a terminal of an electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ), allowing the auxiliary battery  115  to supply power to the electronic device ( 10  of  FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 16  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 17  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first portion of a first surface of a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 18  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second portion of a first surface of a folded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16 to 18 , a process in which a protection cover is used for a folded electronic device is described according to various embodiments of the present invention. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover may be one of the protection cover  100  shown in  FIG. 1 , the protection cover  100   a  shown in  FIG. 4 , the protection cover  100   b  shown in  FIG. 10 , the protection cover  100   d  shown in  FIG. 13 , or the protection cover  100   e  shown in  FIG. 14  and, for ease of description, the protection cover  100  shown in  FIG. 1  is described as an example. 
     As shown in  FIG. 16 , the protection cover  100  may remain coupled to a portion of a folded electronic device  10 . The electronic device  10  may be folded on a first axis A. The folded electronic device  10  may have a display  18  exposed to the outside. For example, a first surface  18  of the folded electronic device  10  may include a first portion which corresponds to the front surface of the electronic device  10  and a second portion which corresponds to the rear surface of the electronic device  10 . The first surface  18  of the folded electronic device  10  may be simultaneously exposed through the front/rear surfaces of the electronic device  10 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 17 , the protection cover  100  may be rotated on a second axis B which is parallel with the first axis A while being coupled to a portion of the folded electronic device  10 . For example, the protection cover  100  may rotate about the second axis B, covering the first portion  18   a  of the first surface of the electronic device. 
     As shown in  FIG. 18 , the protection cover  100  may rotate about the second axis B, covering the second portion  18   b  of the first surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover  100  may selectively cover at least the first surface  18  of the electronic device, e.g., one of the first portion  18   a  of the first surface or the second portion  18   b  of the first surface of the folded electronic device. 
       FIG. 19  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 20  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a first surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 21  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 22  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 19 to 22 , a process in which a protection cover  100  is used for an unfolded electronic device is described according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     As shown in  FIG. 19 , the protection cover  100  may remain coupled to a portion of an unfolded electronic device  10 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 20 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in one direction while being coupled to a portion of the unfolded electronic device  10 , thereby covering a portion of a first surface (e.g., a second portion of the first surface) of the unfolded electronic device  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 21 and 22 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in a direction opposite the one direction while being coupled to a portion of the unfolded electronic device  10 , thereby covering a portion of a second surface  19  of the unfolded electronic device  10 . 
       FIG. 23  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 24  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first display of an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 25  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second display of an electronic device with a folded dual-display according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 23 to 25 , a process in which a protection cover is used for an electronic device with a foldable dual-display is described according to various embodiments of the present invention. The electronic device  20  with a dual-display may include a first housing  21 , a second housing  22 , a first display disposed on a first surface  28  of the first housing  21 , and a second display disposed on a first surface ( 27  of  FIG. 29 ) of the second housing  22 . As the first housing  21  rotates about a first rotation axis A 1 , the second housing  22  may rotate about a second rotation axis A 2 , thereby allowing the first housing  21  and the second housing  22  to rotate relative to each other. For example, the second housing  22  may rotate with respect to the first housing  21  so that the first surface of the second housing  22  has an angle ranging from 0 degrees to 360 degrees with respect to the second surface of the first housing  21 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 23 , the first housing  21  and the second housing  22  may be folded with respect to each other so that the first surface  28  of the first housing  21  is 360-degree angled with respect to the first surface ( 29  of  FIG. 27 ) of the second housing  22 . 
     The protection cover  100  may be coupled to a portion of the electronic device  20 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 24 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device  20 , thereby covering the first surface  28  of the first housing  21 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 25 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in a direction opposite to the one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device  20 , thereby covering the first surface ( 29  of  FIG. 27 ) of the second housing  21 . 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover  100  may selectively cover at least the first surface  18  of the electronic device, e.g., one of the first surface  28  of the first housing  21  or the first surface ( 29  of  FIG. 27 ) of the second housing  22 . 
       FIG. 26  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second display of a mounted electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 26 , according to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover  100  may cover a first surface ( 29  of  FIG. 27 ) of the second housing  22  while an electronic device is mounted. While the user views video or movie through the display of the first surface  28  of the first housing  21  with the electronic device mounted, the first surface  29  of the second housing  22  may be protected by the protection cover  100 . 
       FIG. 27  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first display of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 28  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 29  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a portion of a second surface of an unfolded electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 27 to 29 , an electronic device may be rotated so that an angle between a first surface  28  of the first housing  21  and a first surface  29  of the second housing  22  is 180 degrees. 
     As shown in  FIG. 27 , according to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover  100  may rotate in one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device, thereby covering a first display disposed on the first surface  28  of the first housing  22 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 28 and 29 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in a direction opposite to the one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device, thereby covering the second surface  23  of the first housing  22 . 
       FIG. 30  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second surface of a second housing of an electronic device folded to allow a first display and a second display to face each other according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 31  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second surface of a first housing of an electronic device folded to allow a first display and a second display to face each other according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 30 and 31 , the electronic device may be folded so that an angle between the first surface of the first housing  21  and the first surface of the second housing  22  is 0 degrees. For example, the first display on the first surface of the first housing  21  may face the second display on the first surface of the second housing  22 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 30 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device, thereby covering the second surface  24  of the second housing  22 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 31 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in a direction opposite to the one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device, thereby covering the second surface ( 23  of  FIG. 29 ) of the first housing  21 . 
       FIG. 32  is a perspective view illustrating a coupling of a protection cover and a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 33  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a first surface of a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 34  is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a protection cover covers a second surface of a cylindrical electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 32 to 34 , a process in which a protection cover is used for a cylindrical electronic device is described according to various embodiments of the present invention. The cylindrical electronic device  30  may include a display  31  that surrounds the front surface (e.g., the first surface  31  of the electronic device), side surfaces, and the rear surface (e.g., the second surface  32  of the electronic device) of the electronic device. The display  31  may be disposed in a cylindrical shape on the electronic device  30 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 32 , according to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover  100  may be coupled to a portion of the electronic device  30 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 33 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device  30 , thereby covering the first surface  31  of the electronic device. 
     As shown in  FIG. 34 , the protection cover  100  may rotate in a direction opposite to the one direction while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device  30 , thereby covering the second surface  32  of the electronic device. 
       FIG. 35  is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a protection cover according to various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 35 , according to various embodiments of the present invention, in a method of operating a protection cover, a coupling part may be coupled to a portion of an electronic device in operation  31 , a cover part may be rotated with respect to the coupling part with the electronic device folded in operation  33 , and the cover part may selectively cover one of, at least, a first surface and, at least, a second surface of the electronic device in operation  35 . 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover configured to protect an electronic device comprises a cover part and a coupling part extending from the cover part, rotatably connected with the cover part, and detachably coupled to a portion of the electronic device, wherein the coupling part is configured to rotate the cover part while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device to cover one of, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the coupling part may include a magnet attached to or detached from the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the coupling part may further include a suction plate attached to or detached from the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the coupling part may further include a first insertion inserted to a first groove formed in the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first insertion may include a first locking groove to which a first locking part of the electronic device is stuck, and the first locking groove is configured to allow the first locking part to be stuck thereto to tie and fasten the first insertion into the first groove. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a protection cover configured to protect an electronic device comprises a cover part and a coupling part extending from the cover part, rotatably connected with the cover part, and detachably coupled to a portion of the electronic device, wherein the coupling part includes a magnet configured to produce an attraction force with a magnetic member of the electronic device and a detachable member disposed adjacent both ends of the magnet and detachably coupled with the electronic device. The coupling part is configured to rotate the cover part while being coupled to a portion of the electronic device to cover one of, at least, a first surface, or at least, a second surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a first width of the coupling part may be smaller than a second width of the cover part. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the electronic device may be an edge of a second surface of the electronic device or a side surface of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device may include a foldable housing and a flexible display disposed on the housing or include a 360-degree rotatable dual-display. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the housing is configured to be rotated and folded with respect to a first axis, and the cover part is configured to be be rotated with respect to a second axis parallel with the first axis. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the detachable member may include a suction plate attached to or detached from the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the detachable member may further include a first insertion inserted to a first groove formed in the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first insertion may include a first locking groove to which a first locking part of the electronic device is stuck, and the first locking groove is configured to allow the first locking part to be stuck thereto to tie and fasten the first insertion into the first groove. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device may include a second groove formed on an opposite side of a middle of a second surface of the electronic device. The first insertion may be selectively inserted to at least one of the first groove or the second groove. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, in a case where the first insertion is inserted to one of the first groove or the second groove of the electronic device with the electronic device folded, the detachable member may include a second insertion inserted to the other of the first groove or the second groove. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover may further include an auxiliary battery and a pogo pin electrically connected with a terminal of the electronic device and the auxiliary battery. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, the protection cover may further include a wireless charging module and a pogo pin electrically connected with a terminal of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, there may further be included a second input device receiving an input signal through an electromagnetic resonance scheme with a first input device and a pogo pin electrically connected with a terminal of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a method of operating a protection cover may include the operations of coupling a coupling part to a portion of an electronic device, rotating a cover part with respect to the coupling part with the electronic device folded, and covering one of, at least, a first surface and, at least, a second surface of the electronic device with the cover part. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, a method of operating a protection cover may include the operation of covering one of, at least, a first surface or, at least, a second surface of an electronic device as the cover part is rotated with respect to the coupling part, with the electronic device unfolded. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, in a method of operating the protection cover, the cover part is rotated with respect to the coupling part in a state rotated so that the angle between the first surface of the first housing of the electronic device and the first surface of the second housing is 0 degrees, thereby covering one of a second portion of the second surface of the second housing or the second surface of the first housing. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, in a method of operating the protection cover, the cover part is rotated with respect to the coupling part in a state rotated so that the angle between the first surface of the first housing of the electronic device and the first surface of the second housing is 180 degrees, thereby covering one of the first surface of the first housing or the second surface of the first housing of the electronic device. 
     According to various embodiments of the present invention, in a method of operating the protection cover, the cover part is rotated with respect to the coupling part in a state rotated so that the angle between the first surface of the first housing of the electronic device and the first surface of the second housing is 360 degrees, thereby covering one of the first surface of the first housing or the first surface of the second housing of the electronic device. 
     While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.