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KR20190091711A - Electronic device including flexible display - Google Patents
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KR20190091711A
KR20190091711A KR1020180010608A KR20180010608A KR20190091711A KR 20190091711 A KR20190091711 A KR 20190091711A KR 1020180010608 A KR1020180010608 A KR 1020180010608A KR 20180010608 A KR20180010608 A KR 20180010608A KR 20190091711 A KR20190091711 A KR 20190091711A
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2018-01-29 Application filed by 삼성전자주식회사 filed Critical 삼성전자주식회사
2018-01-29 Priority to KR1020180010608A priority Critical patent/KR20190091711A/en
2019-08-07 Publication of KR20190091711A publication Critical patent/KR20190091711A/en
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According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing; A flexible display housed at least partially in the housing, the flexible display including a window forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, a light emitting layer disposed below the window, and a protective layer disposed below the light emitting layer; A transparent region for transmitting light incident from the outside of the electronic device is formed in a portion of the light emitting layer, and an opening at least partially aligned with the transparent region is formed in a portion of the protective layer; And a sensor at least partially housed in the housing and at least partially aligned with the opening.
Such electronic devices may vary according to embodiments.
Electronic device with flexible display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY}
Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device, for example, to an electronic device including a flexible display.
As the demand for mobile communication increases, on the other hand, as the degree of integration of electronic devices increases, convenience in use of multimedia functions and the like can be improved in electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals. For example, traditional mechanical (button) keypads are integrated into the display via touch screen functionality, such that the display can provide a larger screen. For example, a display incorporating a touch screen function may improve portability of an electronic device while at least maintaining usability (eg, a usability of a mechanical keypad) in input of characters and the like. In another embodiment, if the portability is the same, for example, having the same size and weight, an electronic device equipped with a display incorporating a touch screen function may provide a larger screen than an electronic device including a mechanical keypad.
In surfing the web or using multimedia functions, an electronic device that outputs a larger screen may be more convenient to use. Although a larger display may be mounted on the electronic device to output a larger screen, considering the portability of the electronic device, it may be difficult to expand the size of the display. Displays using organic light emitting diodes and the like can secure portability of the electronic device while providing a larger screen. For example, a display using an organic light emitting diode (or an electronic device having the same) may realize stable operation even when manufactured to be very thin, and thus may be mounted on the electronic device in a foldable or rollable form. Can be.
In mounting the flexible display to a structure such as a housing of an electronic device, a visual or tactile heterogeneity may occur between an area that is directly attached to and fixed to the structure and an area that is not. For example, a flexible display manufactured so thin that it can be folded or rolled up may bend in the appearance of the attachment area depending on the curing state of the adhesive or the seating member, which may hinder the appearance of the display or the electronic device. .
In some embodiments, for placement of hardware such as receivers, proximity sensors, illuminance sensors, the flexible display may include an inactive area, and at least a portion of the inactive area may be attached to the structure. According to the product design, the inactive area may be substantially an area that does not output a screen, and a display panel (eg, a light emitting layer), a touch screen panel, a polarizing layer, etc. may not be disposed in the inactive area. . For example, in a non-active area, only a transparent layer of the flexible display (eg, a window film provided as a window) is disposed so that the flexible display can have a thinner thickness. For example, when inactive regions are bonded to a structure, the visual or tactile heterogeneity in appearance can be greater.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a flexible display or an electronic device including the same, which is manufactured to be collapsible or rolled thin so as to improve appearance quality.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a guide housing; A slide housing slidably coupled with respect to the guide housing, the slide housing comprising: an inner plate having a first surface facing outwardly of the electronic device and a second surface facing away from the first surface, the first surface and the A slide housing comprising a first opening formed through the second surface; A display mounted on the first surface, the display comprising: a substantially transparent window comprising a flexible area forming an outer surface of the display, a light emitting layer disposed below the window, and a substantially disposed under the light emitting layer A display layer comprising an opaque protective layer, and a second opening formed in the protective layer, the second opening at least partially overlapping the first opening in a vertical direction; A transparent synthetic resin material filled in at least a portion of the second opening; It may include an image sensor at least partially received by the guide housing and at least partially aligned with the first opening under the inner plate.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: an inner plate including a first opening; At least one window comprising a flexible layer forming a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, the transparent layer; At least one protective layer disposed below the window, the protective layer comprising a second opening overlapping the first opening when viewed from above the window; It may include a transparent synthetic resin material filled in at least a portion of the second opening.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the flexible display, a display panel (eg, a light emitting layer) is disposed in an area (eg, inactive) that is attached to another structure, for example, a housing of an electronic device, so that the entire thickness of the flexible display may be adjusted. It can form substantially uniformly. For example, attachment with other structures can improve visual or tactile heterogeneity. In some embodiments, an image sensor, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, or the like may be disposed corresponding to a portion of the flexible display, and the flexible display, eg, the light emitting layer, corresponds to such sensor (s). The area may include a transparent area. For example, the flexible display may provide a stable operating environment of various sensors while providing a path of incidence or emission of light in an area corresponding to the sensor.
1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2A is a view illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2B is a view illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2C is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 and 6 are cross-sectional views illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 and 9 are views illustrating respective light emitting layers of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 is a diagram illustrating a window of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating another example of a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
12 to 15 are cross-sectional views illustrating a state in which a flexible display and a sensor are mounted in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
16 is a view illustrating a modified example of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
17 is a cross-sectional view illustrating another example of a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
18 to 20 are diagrams for describing a manufacturing process of a protective layer, respectively, of a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, some embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Terms including ordinal numbers such as 'first' and 'second' may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term 'and / or' includes any combination of a plurality of related items or any of a plurality of related items.
In addition, relative terms described based on what is shown in the drawings such as 'front', 'back', 'top', and 'bottom' may be replaced with ordinal numbers such as 'first', 'second', and the like. In ordinal numbers such as 'first' and 'second', the order is the order mentioned or arbitrarily set, and may be arbitrarily changed as necessary.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present invention, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.
In the present invention, the electronic device may be any device having a touch panel, and the electronic device may be referred to as a terminal, a mobile terminal, a mobile terminal, a communication terminal, a portable communication terminal, a portable mobile terminal, a display device, or the like.
For example, the electronic device may be a smartphone, a mobile phone, a navigation device, a game machine, a TV, a vehicle head unit, a notebook computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a personal media player (PMP), a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like. have. The electronic device may be implemented as a pocket size portable communication terminal having a wireless communication function. Also, the electronic device may be a flexible device or a flexible display device.
The electronic device may communicate with an external electronic device such as a server or perform a task through interworking with the external electronic device. For example, the electronic device may transmit the image photographed by the camera and / or the location information detected by the sensor unit to the server through a network. Networks include, but are not limited to, mobile or cellular networks, local area networks (LANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and small area networks. (Small Area Network: SAN) or the like.
1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 may be, for example, all or part of the electronic devices 200 and 300 of FIG. 2 or 3, and the first network 198 ( For example, the electronic device 102 may communicate with the electronic device 102 through a short range wireless communication, or may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through a second network 199 (for example, remote wireless communication). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module. 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, and antenna module 197. It may include. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (for example, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted or another component may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some components, such as, for example, in the case of a sensor module 176 (eg, fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, or illuminance sensor) embedded in display device 160 (eg, display), It can be integrated.
The processor 120 may drive, for example, software (eg, the program 140) so that at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 is generated. It can control and perform various data processing and operations. The processor 120 loads and processes the command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, and processes the result data in the nonvolatile memory 134. Can be stored in According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) and a coprocessor 123 that operates independently of the main processor 121. The coprocessor 123 may additionally or alternatively use less power than the main processor 121, or may be specialized for a given function (eg, graphics processing unit, image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). ) May be included. Here, the coprocessor 123 may be operated separately from the main processor 121 or embedded.
In this case, the coprocessor 123 may, for example, replace the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg At least one of the elements of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module) together with the main processor 121 while in the application execution state. 190) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with). According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or communication processor) is implemented as some component of another functionally related component (e.g. camera module 180 or communication module 190). Can be. The memory 130 may include various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (for example, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176), for example, software (for example, the program 140). ) And input data or output data related to a command related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.
The audio module 170 may bidirectionally convert a sound and an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, or an external electronic device (eg, an electronic device connected to the sound output device 155 or the electronic device 101 by wire or wirelessly). Sound may be output through the device 102 (eg, speakers or headphones).
The sensor module 176 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an operating state (eg, power or temperature) inside the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module 176 may be, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or It may include an illuminance sensor.
The communication module 190 establishes a wired or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (for example, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108) and establishes a established communication channel. It can support performing communication through. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that support wired communication or wireless communication that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor). According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a near field communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module, etc.) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, A local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module, etc.), and using a corresponding communication module, a local area network such as a first network 198 (eg, Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)). Communication with an external electronic device via a communication network) or a second network 199 (eg, a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN)). The various types of communication modules 190 described above may be implemented as one chip incorporating at least some modules or as separate chips.
According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may distinguish and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network using the user information stored in the subscriber identification module 196.
2A and 2B illustrate an open and closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 2C is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2A illustrates a state in which the first structure 210 is closed with respect to the second structure 220, and FIG. 2B illustrates a state in which the first structure 210 is opened with respect to the second structure 220. It is shown.
2A, 2B, and 2C, the electronic device 200 may include a first structure 210 and a second structure 220 that is movably disposed in the first structure 210. According to an embodiment, the first structure 210 may be arranged to reciprocate by a predetermined distance d1 in the direction shown with respect to the second structure 220.
According to various embodiments, the first plate 211 of the first structure 210 may include a first surface 211a and a second surface 211b facing in a direction opposite to the first surface 211a. According to an embodiment, the second structure 220 may be formed on the second plate 221, the first sidewall 221a extending to the second plate 221, the first sidewall 221a and the second plate 221. A second sidewall 221b extending, a first sidewall 221b and a third sidewall 221c extending to the second plate 221 and parallel to the second sidewall 221b, or a second back plate 280 ( For example, a rear window). According to one embodiment, one side of the second plate 221, the first sidewall 221a, the second sidewall 221b, and the third sidewall 221c may be opened to accommodate at least a portion of the first structure 210. Can be formed. According to an embodiment, the second sidewall 221b or the third sidewall 221c may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the second plate 221, the first sidewall 221a, the second sidewall 221b, or the third sidewall 221c may be formed as an integral structure. As another example, the second plate 221, the first sidewall 221a, the second sidewall 221b, or the third sidewall 221c may be formed as a separate structure and combined. According to one embodiment, the second back plate 280 may cover at least a portion of the display 212.
According to one embodiment, the first structure 210 is open with respect to the second structure 220 in a first direction (eg, ① direction) parallel to the second plate 221 and the second sidewall 221b; It is movable in the closed state such that the first structure 210 is placed at a first distance from the first sidewall 221a in the closed state and at a second distance greater than the first distance from the first sidewall 221a in the open state. Can be moved to place
According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a display 212, an audio module 213 and 223, a camera module 215 and 235, an indicator 216 (eg, an LED device), and a sensor module 214 and 234. ), A key input device 227, or at least one of the connector holes 231 and 232.
According to one embodiment, the display 212 extends across at least a portion of the first surface 211a and is disposed from the flat portion 212a disposed in the first surface 211a and from the flat portion 212a in the closed state. It may include a bendable portion extending into the space between the first side wall 221a and the first structure 210. According to one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the first plate 211, when the first structure 210 is moved from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the bendable portion of the display may include the flat portion 212a and In order to form a plane substantially between the first sidewalls 221a, the first sidewall 221a may be set to move by a predetermined display area EA in the planar portion direction. The display 212 may be coupled to or adjacent to the touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field stylus pen.
According to an embodiment, the audio module 213, 223, 225 may include a speaker hole 213, 223, or a microphone hole 225. The speaker holes 213 and 223 may include a receiver hole 213 or an external speaker hole 223. The microphone hole 225 may include a microphone for acquiring an external sound, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect a direction of the sound. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 213 and 223 and the microphone hole 225 may be implemented as a single hole, or the speaker may be included without the speaker holes 213 and 223 (eg, a piezo speaker). The receiver hole 213 may be disposed in the first structure 210, and the external speaker hole 223 or the microphone hole 225 may be disposed in the second structure 220. According to another embodiment, the external speaker hole 223 may be disposed on the second surface 211b of the first plate 211 or the side surface of the first structure 210. According to another embodiment, the microphone hole 225 may be disposed on the side of the first structure 210.
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor modules 214 and 234 may generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an operating state inside the electronic device 200 or an external environment state. The sensor modules 214, 234 are, for example, a first sensor module 214 (eg, proximity sensor) and / or first plate 211 disposed on the first surface 211a of the first plate 211. ) May include a second sensor module (not shown) (eg, a fingerprint sensor) and / or a third sensor module 234 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 211b. The electronic device 200 may include a sensor module (not shown), for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, The sensor may further include at least one of a humidity sensor and an illuminance sensor.
According to an embodiment, the camera modules 215 and 235 may include a first camera device 215 disposed on the first surface 211a of the first plate 211 and an agent disposed on the second surface 211b. 2 may include a camera device (235). The first camera device 215, or the second camera device 235 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second camera device 235 may be disposed on one surface of the second structure 220.
According to an embodiment, the key input device 227 may be disposed on the second sidewall 221b or the third sidewall 221c of the second structure 220. The electronic device 200 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 227 may be located in one region of the first structure 210.
According to an embodiment, the indicator 216 may be disposed on the first surface 211a of the first plate 211. The indicator 216 may include an LED, for example, if the state information of the electronic device 200 can be provided in the form of light.
According to an embodiment, the connector holes 231 and 232 may include a first connector hole 231 which may receive a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and It may include a second connector hole (or earphone jack) 232 that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first connector hole 231 or the second connector hole 232 may be disposed on the first sidewall 221a of the second structure 220. According to another embodiment, the first connector hole 231 or the second connector hole 232 may be formed on the sidewall of the first structure 210.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic devices 101, 102, 104, 200 of FIG. 1 or 2) may include a display 303 (eg, a flexible display) and a first structure 302a. (E.g., slide housing), first plate I (e.g., inner plate), second structure 301 (e.g., guide housing), second plate 313, circuit board or printed circuit board 304, First support member 341 (e.g. rear case), first back plate 321 (e.g. second decorative plate), first hinge plate 361 (e.g. first guide member), roller 365 (Eg, a third guide member), a second hinge plate 363 (eg, a second guide member), or a second back plate 311 (eg, a first decorative plate or a rear window). In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 341 or the first back plate 321) or may further include other components. have.
According to various embodiments, the first structure 302a, for example, the slide housing is coupled to the second structure 301 and slides in the first horizontal direction D1, thereby partially restoring the second structure ( 301 may be stored. According to an embodiment, the display 303 has a partial region (hereinafter referred to as 'first region 303a') mounted on the first structure 302a and the other partial region (hereinafter referred to as 'second region 303b'). ) ') May be accommodated into the second structure 301 according to the slide movement of the first structure 302a. In a state accommodated inside the second structure 301, at least a portion of the second region 303b may be positioned parallel to, for example, substantially parallel to a portion of the first region 303a. have.
According to various embodiments, the display 303 may include a first surface S1, a second surface S2, and a third surface S3, and may include a slide housing, for example, the first structure 302a. As the slide moves, the exposed area of the display 303 may vary, and the display area of the screen may change based on the exposed area. In an embodiment, the first surface S1 may form the entirety of the first region 303a and a portion of the second region 303b, and the second surface S2 and the third surface ( S3) may form the remainder of the second region 303b. The first surface S1 and the third surface S3 may form a flat surface, and the second surface S2 may form a curved surface.
According to various embodiments, the display 303 may include, for example, an organic light emitting diode, and may have a thickness that is thin enough to be folded or rolled up. For example, the display 303 may output a screen even when the entire area is flexible and is folded or rolled in a range that maintains a certain radius of curvature. According to an embodiment, the first region 303a may be attached to the slide housing, for example, the first structure 302a to maintain a substantially flat plate shape, and the second region 303b may generally have a flat plate shape. While maintaining, it may be partially deformed to form a curved shape according to the slide operation of the first structure 302a. According to another embodiment, the first region 303a may be substantially attached to the first surface F1 of the first plate I (or the inner plate) and may be attached to the display 303 or the first surface. By region 303a the first plate I may be substantially concealed. For example, the first plate I may be covered by the display 303 and may not be visually exposed to the outside. In some embodiments, the display 303 may be deformed into a curved shape, and according to the structure of the electronic device, for example, the first structure 302a or attached to the first structure 302a. Depending on the design of the display 303 may maintain a substantially flat form.
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 300 may be, for example, above or below the rear surface of the display 303, for example, the first region 303a and the first structure 302a (eg, the first). It may further include a support plate 305 disposed between the one plate (I). In some embodiments, the support plate 305 may form part of an inner plate, for example the first plate I. In FIG. 3, one side of the first structure 302a (eg, the first surface F1 on which the display 303 is mounted) is shown in a substantially planar shape, but in actual products, various types of structures (eg, : A groove for disposing an integrated circuit chip, a flexible printed circuit board, or the like). The support plate 305 may prevent such a structure from directly contacting or interfering with the display 303, and may display a display mounting area (eg, the first surface F1 of the first plate I). ), Flatness can be secured.
According to various embodiments, the display 303 may include an inactive area IA for arranging various hardware. According to one embodiment, the hardware disposed above (or below) the display 303 (eg, the inactive area IA) or substantially overlapping with the display 303 may include a receiver, a proximity sensor. , An illumination sensor, an image sensor (for example, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1), and the like. In some embodiments, a sensor that detects optical information such as a fingerprint sensor or an iris sensor, for example image information, may be disposed to overlap the screen output area (eg, the active area) of the display 303. For example, some hardware of the electronic device 300 may be disposed to overlap the flexible display 303 in an area outside the inactive area IA.
According to an embodiment, the inactive area IA may be formed along an edge of the display 303, for example, when the display 303 is viewed from above. In some embodiments, the inactive area IA may be an area that does not substantially output a screen, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the display 303 is viewed from the front, a substantially entire area of the display 303 may be an area for outputting a screen. According to one embodiment, an image sensor (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1), a sensor module such as a fingerprint sensor or an iris sensor (eg, sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) is part of the display 303. If disposed corresponding to an area, in the area, the display 303 may include a transparent area to provide a path for light transmission.
According to various embodiments, at least a plurality of opening portions 331 and 333 may be disposed in the inactive region IA to provide a path through which light can pass. Here, the term “opening part” refers to, for example, separating a space on an outer surface and a space on an inner surface of the display 303 from each other, and transmitting a light (eg, indicated by reference numeral 333). Defined openings). In some embodiments, some of the openings may be structures (eg, openings indicated by reference numeral 331) connecting the space on the outer side and the space on the inner side of the display 303 while transmitting light. have. For example, some of the openings (for example, openings indicated by reference numeral 331) may include a through hole structure through which sound passes. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 300 may include an electronic component 343 disposed corresponding to one of the openings 331 and 333. The electronic component 343 may include a camera sensor, a proximity sensor, or an illuminance sensor that generates a signal or information based on the incident light information. In another embodiment, the electronic component 343 may include a light emitting device (eg, a light emitting diode) that emits light to provide visual information.
According to various embodiments, the first structure 302a may provide a recess R, for example, an inner space for accommodating a circuit board or the like, and the recess R may be formed in the recess R. It may be at least partially surrounded by a side member S of the first structure 302a. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the display 303, the side member S may be formed to at least partially surround the recess R. FIG. In some embodiments, an inner plate, for example the first plate I, may extend from the side member S and may be part of the first structure 302a. For example, the first plate I may extend substantially integrally with the side member S, and may be provided to surround at least a portion of the recess R together with the side member S. FIG. have. For example, the first plate I may have a first surface F1 facing in the opposite direction of the recess R and a second surface facing the recess R (for example, the second surface of FIG. 12). (F2)). The first structure 302a may be formed of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal (eg polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the display 303 is coupled to the first side F1 of the first plate I and the printed circuit board 304 is attached to the second side, for example the recess R. FIG. Can be combined. The first plate I may be connected to a support part that is at least connected to the second surface S2 of the display 303, for example, one side of the multi-bar 302b. The first structure 302a may slide with respect to the second structure while being guided by the second hinge plate 363.
According to various embodiments, the side member S and the inner plate, for example, the first plate I, may be made of substantially the same material. For example, the side member S and the first plate I may be formed as an integrated body, and may include a metal material. In another embodiment, the first plate I may further include an additional plate (eg, the support plate 305) made of a material different from that of the side member S.
According to various embodiments, when the second structure 302a slides in the first direction M1 (eg, the first horizontal direction D1 of FIG. 3), the second region 303b may include a guide housing, For example, the second structure 301 may be exposed to the outside. For example, when the slide housing 302a slides in the first direction M1, the second region 303b may be positioned to substantially form a plane with the first region 303a. Compared with the state accommodated in the structure 301, the screen output area (eg, an exposed area) of the display 303 may be extended by the movement range E of the slide housing 302a. In another embodiment, the second region 303b may be in contact with the first region 303a from a position partially parallel to the first region 303a (eg, a position accommodated in the second structure 301). It may be deformed into a curved shape while moving between the positions forming a plane (for example, a position exposed to the outside of the second structure 301).
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 300 may further include a support part that guides and supports the movement of the second area 303b or the deformation into a curved shape, for example, a multi-bar 302b. have. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the multi-bar 302b guides the movement of the second area 303b or deformation into a curved shape, and the display 303 (eg, a touch input) by a user contact (eg, a touch input). The local deformation of the second region 303b) can be suppressed.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first structure 302a may be coupled to the second structure 301 to slide in the first direction M1 from a position partially accommodated in the second structure 301. . The inside of the first structure 302a (eg, the recess R) may include a circuit board 304 (eg, a main circuit board or an auxiliary circuit board), a battery (not shown), and the like. A first support member 341 (eg, a bracket) may be mounted into the interior of the first structure 302a to mount or secure an interior component or provide an electromagnetic shielding structure between the interior components. For example, the circuit board 304 may include a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1), a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1), and various sensor modules (eg, the sensor module of FIG. 1). 176)), a power management module (eg, the power management module 188 of FIG. 1), a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), and the like, and various supporting electronic components may be mounted. Electromagnetic interference between electronic components mounted on the circuit board 304 may be blocked.
According to various embodiments, the slide housing 302a, for example, the second structure, may further include a second back plate 321 (eg, a second decorative plate). For example, the second back plate 321 may be substantially positioned on the exterior of the slide housing 302a and may be manufactured in various materials (or combinations of materials) such as metal, glass, ceramic, or polymer. In the case of a polymer, a plurality of polymer layers having different colors and textures may be stacked to form the second decoration plate 321.
According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a first hinge plate or a second hinge plate 361 and 363 (eg, a first or second guide member) to guide the movement of the first structure 302a. Can include them. The first hinge plate 361 or the second hinge plate 363 is mounted and fixed in the second structure 301, respectively, and guide ribs 361a and 363a are provided at both sides, respectively. For example, it may include a hinge plate fixing. Although not shown, guide groove (s) extending along the first direction M1 may be formed on the inner wall of the first structure 302a, and the guide rib or hinge plate fixing parts 361a and 363a may be formed. ) Is engaged with the guide groove of the first structure to guide the slide movement of the first structure (302a). For example, the first structure 302a may be guided by a structure enclosed in the second structure 301 or a structure implemented by the guide ribs or hinge plate fixing parts 361a and 363a. Slide).
According to various embodiments, the first hinge plate 361 may support a support, for example, a multi-bar 302b, when the display 303 is expanded. In one embodiment, the first hinge plate 361 and the first hinge plate fixing portion 361a may be integrally formed. The first hinge plate fixing part 361a may be connected to the second hinge plate fixing part 363a provided in the second hinge plate 363.
According to various embodiments, the third guide member, for example, the roller 365 may guide the multi-bar 302b to be deformed into a curved shape, and the radius of curvature of the multi-bar 302b when deformed into a curved shape Can be maintained or supported to a certain degree. The roller 365 rotates in accordance with the movement of the multi-bar 302b or the movement of the first structure 302a while being connected to the second hinge plate fixing part 363a or the first hinge plate 361. can do.
According to various embodiments, the support, for example, the multi-bar 302b may include a plurality of straight bars (eg, described later) extending or disposed in a second horizontal direction (eg, the second horizontal direction D2 of FIG. 3). Rod or bar 429). A plurality of straight bars are arranged or connected in a moving direction of the slide housing 302a (for example, the first horizontal direction D1 of FIG. 3) so that the multi-bar 302b may be deformable into a curved shape. flat plate). The multi-bar 302b may support at least a portion of the second surface S2 of the display 303. One side of the multi-bar 302b may be connected to the first structure 302a, and the first hinge plate 361 or the inside of the second structure 301 when the first structure 302a slides. The second hinge plate 363 may be supported to maintain a flat plate shape. In another embodiment, the plurality of rods or bars extend substantially in the vertical direction of the first direction M1, and are arranged adjacent to each other along the first direction M1 to form the multi-bar 302b. Can be. According to some embodiments, the second region 303b may be substantially attached to the multi-bar 302b (eg, support), and together with the multi-bar 302b to the interior of the second structure 301. It may be received or exposed to the outside of the first structure 301.
According to various embodiments, the third guide member (eg, the roller 365) while the support, for example, the multi-bar 302b, is received inside or slides out of the second structure 301. The curvature of the second region 303b, for example, the second surface S2, may be maintained to a certain degree. According to an embodiment, the roller 365 may be mounted in the guide housing 301 in a state substantially perpendicular to the first direction M1. The multi-bar 302b may move along a path bypassing the roller 365 (eg, while maintaining a shape surrounding at least a portion of the roller 365). For example, the support 302b or the display 303 (eg, the second area 303b) may be a gap between the inner wall of the second structure 301 and the third guide member, for example, the roller 365. Alternatively, it may move into the second structure 301 or out of the second structure 301 through space. In some embodiments, the roller 365 may have a rod shape with a substantially circular cross section, and may rotate corresponding to the movement of the multi-bar 302b. For example, the roller 365 is rotatably mounted to the second structure 301 to prevent the occurrence of friction or noise by rotating corresponding to the movement of the multi-bar 302b or the second region 303b. Or mitigate.
According to various embodiments, the second hinge plate 363 may support the third surface S3 of the display 303. The second hinge plate 363 may be fixed in the second structure 301, and may guide the slide movement of the first structure 302a using the second hinge plate fixing part 363a. The multi-bar 302b or the second surface S2 may be maintained or supported in a flat form in the second structure 301. The second hinge plate 363 may be formed as a separate component from the second hinge plate fixing part 363a.
According to various embodiments, the second structure 301 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first structure 302a, the second hinge plate 363, the multi-bar 302b, and the like. For example, the second structure 301 may guide the slide movement of the first structure 302a and may have a shape that provides a space for accommodating the second region 303b. According to an embodiment, the second structure 301 may be formed on the second plate 313, the first sidewall 321a extending to the second plate 313, the first sidewall 321a and the second plate 313. It may include an extended second sidewall 321b, a first sidewall 321a and a third sidewall 321c extending to the second plate 313 and parallel to the second sidewall 321b. The second structure 301 may form a space that can accommodate a configuration such as an antenna in a space that does not overlap the multi-bar 302b. The second structure 301 may include a second back plate 311 (eg, a first decorative plate or a rear window) covering at least a portion of the third surface S3 of the display 303.
According to various embodiments, when the second back plate 311 does not need to display information on the third surface S3 of the display 303, the second back plate 311 may include a material that does not transmit light. For example, the second back plate 311 may be positioned substantially on the exterior of the second structure 301 and may be made of various materials such as metal, glass, ceramic, or polymer. (Or a combination of materials) and shapes. In the case of a polymer, a plurality of polymer layers having different colors and textures may be stacked to form the second back plate 311. As another example, the second back plate 311 may be formed of a material that transmits light so that information may be displayed on the third surface S3 of the display 303. The second back plate 311 may be integrally formed with the second structure 301.
According to various embodiments, the support member 341 may be disposed between the circuit board 304 and the first back plate 321.
5 and 6 are cross-sectional views illustrating operations of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 or 4) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 and 6, a portion (eg, the first region 303a) of the flexible display, for example, the display 303 of FIG. 3 may be formed in the slide housing, for example, the first structure of FIG. 3. 302a, and another portion (eg, the second region 303b) may be mounted to the support, for example, the multi-bar 302b of FIG. 3. In one embodiment, the support plate 305 may be mounted between the flexible display 303 and the slide housing 302a. In another embodiment, the support, for example, the multi-bar 302b, has a plurality of rods or bars 429 along the direction of movement of the slide housing 302a (eg, the first direction M1) or vice versa. The structure arranged adjacent to each other, at least a curve in the space between the guide housing, for example, the inner wall of the second structure 301 of Figure 3 and the third guide member (for example roller 365 of Figure 3) ( Or curved surfaces). According to one embodiment, one end of the support 302b is connected to the slide housing 302a, so that when the slide housing 302a slides, the support 302b moves to the third guide member 365. By bypassing it may be stored in the guide housing 301 or moved to the outside of the guide housing 301. For example, while the slide housing 302a slides, the support part 302b may be deformed to form a curved (or curved surface) bypassing the third guide member 365. In some embodiments, any one of the hinge plates 361, 363 is the multi-bar with the multi-bar 302b housed in the slide housing 302a or moved out of the guide housing 301. The bar 302b may be held or supported in the form of a plate.
According to various embodiments, in a state in which the guide housing 301 is received, a portion of the flexible display 303 (eg, the second region 303b) is generally a portion of the flexible display 303 (eg, a portion of the flexible display 303). : May be parallel to the first region 303a). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when exposed to the outside of the guide housing 301, a portion of the flexible display 303 (eg, the second region 303b) may be a portion of the flexible display 303. For example, the first region 303a may be substantially in one plane. In another embodiment, any portion of the flexible display 303 may maintain a curved shape around the third guide member 365 regardless of whether the guide housing 301 is stored in the guide housing 301.
7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible display 603 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 7, the flexible display 603 (eg, the display 303 of FIG. 3) of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a light emitting layer 631, a polarizing layer 633, and a touch screen panel 635. In some embodiments, the light emitting layer 631 may be protected by further including a window 637 or a protective layer 639.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display 603 may include a partially transparent area D, and a sensor 607 (eg, an image sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or an iris sensor) may include the flexible display 603. It may be disposed facing the back of the (facing). Here, the term “transparent area” may mean an area that transmits light. According to one embodiment, such a 'transparent area' in the light emitting layer for outputting light, for example, an image, may transmit light even while outputting an image, and the area may be substantially changed to increase light transmission efficiency. It may not generate light. For example, the region (eg, the 'transparent region') of the light emitting layer may be temporarily turned off for a time when high transmission efficiency is required. For example, in describing various embodiments of the present disclosure, the 'transparent region' may be described as a region in which the light emitting material is not included in the emission layer, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
In some embodiments, the transparent region D may be located corresponding to one of the openings of FIG. 3 or 4 (eg, the opening indicated by reference numeral 333). For example, together with the opening, the transparent area D may allow light to enter the inside of the flexible display 603 or emit light generated inside the flexible display 603 to the outside.
According to various embodiments, the sensor 607 may be mounted directly on the back of the flexible display 603, and in some embodiments, may be mounted on the inner plate I or the support plate 205. . For example, the inner plate I or the support plate 305 may at least partially receive the sensor 607 by including a first opening (eg, the first opening 329 of FIG. 3). The sensor 607 may be mounted on the flexible display 607 corresponding to the transparent area D. FIG. In another embodiment, the sensor 607 may be mounted to the inner plate I or the support plate 305 around the first opening 329. The mounting structure of the sensor 607 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 12.
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) detects information of light incident through the transparent area D through the sensor 607, and displays a processor (eg, FIG. The processor 120 of FIG. 1 may generate an image based on the detected light information. For example, the processor may be an image signal processor or at least include an image signal processor, and may acquire an object image from information detected by the sensor 607. In other embodiments, such a processor (or image signal processor) may be mounted to the sensor 607 itself. According to various embodiments, the sensor 607 may be a sensor that detects an operating environment of the electronic device, such as a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor. In another embodiment, a light emitting device or the like is disposed on the rear surface of the flexible display 603 to correspond to the transparent area D so that information regarding an operating state of the electronic device (eg, whether a charging state or a message is received) Can be visually displayed, for example, in color.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display 603 may include a light emitting layer 631, and the light emitting layer 631 may be configured to transmit light in a region corresponding to the sensor 607. It may include a transparent region 631a. In one embodiment, the light emitting layer 631 may include an organic light emitting diode and may be manufactured to a very thin thickness. For example, the light emitting layer 631, for example, the flexible display 603 may be freely deformed into a curved shape in a range where a radius of curvature is secured. The first transparent region 631a may be part of the transparent region D, for example. The light emitting layer 631 may include, for example, an organic light emitting material layer encapsulated between the transparent substrates, and receives at least a partial region (eg, a reference) by receiving a control signal through an electrode layer provided on the transparent substrate. In the area indicated by the number 'active area (AA)', a text, an image or a video can be output.
The first transparent region 631a will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. In the detailed description with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the transparent region (eg, the first transparent region 631a) formed in the light emitting layer will be described. Similarly to the formation structure or position of the first transparent region 631a, Transparent regions (eg, second or third transparent regions 633a and 633b to be described later) may also be formed in the polarization layer 633 or the touch screen panel 635 to be described later.
8 and 9, the light emitting layers 731 and 831 (eg, the light emitting layer 631 of FIG. 7) may correspond to an upper edge (eg, an area designated as 'IA (inactive area)' of FIG. 7). A plurality of first transparent regions 731a arranged in a region) or a portion of an edge of an upper end portion may be provided as a dummy region 831a that does not emit light. For example, the emission layer 831 of FIG. 9 may be formed of an active area AA made of pixels for emitting light, and a dummy made of pixels that do not emit light on one side of the active area AA. Area 831a may be included. The first transparent regions or dummy regions 731a and 831a may be formed to correspond to some of the openings (eg, the openings indicated by reference numeral 333 in FIG. 3). For example, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, although referred to as a "light emitting layer," the light emitting layers 731 and 831 are transparent regions that do not generate light (for example, the first transparent region or dummy regions 731a and 831a). The first transparent region or the dummy regions 731a and 831a may be aligned with at least some of the openings 333 to transmit light. For example, the first transparent region or the dummy regions 731a and 831a may be a portion of the light emitting layers 731 and 831 and in which the organic light emitting material is not distributed. For example, a pixel for emitting light may not be formed in the first transparent region or the dummy regions 731a and 831a, and a pixel may be formed in another region around the first transparent region or the dummy region 731a or 831a. In one embodiment, the first transparent region or the dummy regions 731a and 831a between the transparent substrates encapsulating the organic light emitting layer are provided as empty spaces or filled with a refractive index compensation material to transmit light. It is possible to compensate for the difference in refractive index occurring at the boundary between the two material layers (eg, the interface between the transparent substrate and the empty space). In some embodiments, the dummy region 831a may be provided as at least a portion of the first transparent region (eg, the first transparent region 631a of FIG. 7) that transmits light.
Referring to FIG. 7 again, the flexible display 603 may protect the light emitting layer 631 by including a window member, for example, a window 637 (eg, a window film). For example, the window 637 may be stacked on an outer surface of the light emitting layer 631 (or by forming an outer surface of the flexible display 603) to protect the light emitting layer 631 from an external environment, and to provide flexibility. It is made of a transparent transparent layer (substantially transparent layer) can transmit the screen output from the light emitting layer 631 to the outside. According to one embodiment, the transparent layer, for example, the window 637 may be made of polyimide, polycarbonate, polyether sulfone, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate ( It may be made of a synthetic resin material such as polyehylene naphthalate, polyacrylate or fiber reinforced plastic, and may be manufactured to a thickness of 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm, for example, 0.15 mm or less to form the light emitting layer ( 631) may be deformed into a curved shape. For example, the flexible display 603 may include a third guide member, for example, the roller 365 of FIG. 3, in an operation of being received into or exposed to the inside of the second structure or the guide housing 301 of FIG. 3. It can be transformed into a curved surface bypassing the. The roller 365 guides the movement of the flexible display 603 while maintaining the radius of curvature of the flexible display 603 to a predetermined level or more, thereby damaging the light emitting layer 631 or the window 637 (eg, Cracks of the window film) can be prevented.
According to various embodiments, the window 637 may be substantially transparent and include a light shielding layer formed at an edge thereof. The light blocking layer will be described with reference to FIG. 10.
Referring to FIG. 10, the light blocking layer 937a may be formed to correspond to at least a peripheral area of the first transparent region (eg, the first transparent region 631a of FIG. 7), and in some embodiments, The light shielding layer 937a is substantially along the edge on the inner side of the window 937 (eg, window film), for example, along the perimeter of the area that outputs the screen, eg, the active area AA. It can be extended to provide a layout area (e.g., an area indicated by reference numeral 'IA') of various electrical wires or the like, or to conceal the area. In another embodiment, the flexible display 603 may not include the light blocking layer 937a, and when viewed from an outer side, the flexible display 603 may be provided as an area AA where a substantially entire area is displayed on the screen (eg, FIG. 11). In example embodiments, the light blocking layer 937a may be formed to correspond to at least a peripheral area of the first transparent region 631a. For example, the light blocking layer 937a is formed at an edge of the window 937, may be partially overlapped with the first transparent region 631a, and at least the first transparent region 731a of FIG. 8. It may be formed to correspond to the peripheral area of the). In some embodiments, the light blocking layer 937a may include at least one open portion 937b (eg, the opening 233 of FIG. 3), and the opening 937b may be a substantially transparent region. For example, in the transparent region D of FIG. 7, an area through which light may pass through the flexible display 603 may be determined. For example, the opening 937b may substantially overlap or be aligned with at least the first transparent region 631a, and the opening 937a may be formed in an appearance of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3). Visually exposed. According to one embodiment, the opening 937a has a smaller area than the first transparent region 631a, thereby concealing the internal structure of the window 937 (eg, the window 637 of FIG. 7). Can be. In another embodiment, an area through which light can pass may be determined by the first transparent areas 631a and 731a and the like.
Referring to FIG. 7 again, the flexible display 603 may further include a polarization layer 633 interposed between the light emitting layer 631 and the window 637. The polarization layer 633 performs a filter function according to the polarization of light emitted from the light emitting layer 631, thereby more accurately representing black, or controlling color sharpness, image sharpness, or brightness. Can be.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display 603 includes a touch screen panel 635, which outputs a screen and detects a user input (eg, a touch input or a hovering input). It may also be utilized as the input device 150 of 1. In an embodiment, the touch screen panel 635 may include a transparent conductor or electrode formed on a transparent film, and may be disposed between the light emitting layer 631 and the window 637. In some embodiments, the touch screen panel 635 may be formed of a transparent conductor or electrode formed on an inner side surface of the window 637. For example, although the touch screen panel 635 is illustrated as a separate layer in FIG. 7, this is for convenience of description, and the transparent wire or electrode implementing the touch screen function may be formed within the window 637. It may be formed on the side. In another embodiment, a transparent conductive wire or an electrode may be formed on the transparent substrates encapsulating the light emitting layer 631, thereby implementing a touch screen panel.
According to various embodiments, the flexible display 603 may further include second or third transparent regions 633a and 633b formed on the polarization layer 633 or the touch screen panel 635. For example, the touch screen panel 635 may include a second transparent area in which a transparent conductor or an electrode is not printed in an area corresponding to the first transparent area 631a, for example, a sensor for sensing a touch is not formed. 635a. The second transparent region 635a may be aligned with the first transparent region 631a. For example, the second transparent region 635a may be disposed between one of the openings of FIG. 3 (eg, one of the openings indicated by reference numeral 333) and the first transparent region 631a. According to an embodiment, the polarization layer 633 includes a grid pattern for implementing a polarization function, but a pattern for implementing a polarization function is not formed in some regions, for example, the third transparent region 633a. You may not. The third transparent region 633a may be disposed between one of the openings of FIG. 3 (for example, the other one of the openings indicated by reference numeral 333) and the first transparent region 631a. In some embodiments, the first transparent region 631a, the second transparent region 635a, or the third transparent region 633a may be part of the transparent region D, and the second transparent region 635a ) Or the third transparent region 633a may be aligned between one of the openings of FIG. 3 (eg, one of the openings indicated by reference numeral 333) and the first transparent region 631a. .
In describing the various embodiments of the present invention, in the transparent region of each layer (eg, the first transparent region 731a of FIG. 7, the dummy region 831a of FIG. 8, or the opening 937b of FIG. 9, etc.) , Examples in which organic light emitting materials and the like are not distributed are disclosed. However, as mentioned above, 'transparent region' refers to a region that can transmit light, and even in the light emitting layer, the 'transparent region' may transmit light while outputting an image even though there is a difference in transmittance. According to an embodiment, the transmittance of the “transparent area” may vary according to the sensitivity of a sensor that detects information from light passing through the “transparent area”. For example, since the amount of light required for the operation of the proximity sensor for detecting close contact with the user's body and the illumination sensor for detecting the use environment of the electronic device are different from each other, it corresponds to the transparent area and the illumination sensor corresponding to the proximity sensor. The transmittance of the transparent region may vary. The transmittance of the 'transparent region' may be designed or set by adjusting the distribution density of the organic light emitting material and the like in the transparent region of each layer. In another embodiment, if the light emitting layer is laminated with a touch panel (for example, the touch screen panel 635 of FIG. 7), the transmittance of the transparent region as described above may be adjusted by adjusting transparent conductors of the touch panel or an arrangement of electrodes. Can be adjusted.
According to various embodiments, in attaching the light emitting layer 631 and the window 637, the polarizing layer 633, the touch screen panel 635, or the window 637 may be disposed on the light emitting layer 631. In lamination, an optical clear adhesive is applied between the layers to bond two adjacent layers to each other. In another embodiment, a wiring or the like for providing a power or control signal to the light emitting layer 631, the polarizing layer 633, the touch screen panel 635, or the like is part of the flexible display 603. Can be provided.
According to various embodiments, the flexible display 603 may be provided on the rear surface of the light emitting layer 631, for example, the transparent layer (eg, the window 637) and the inner plate (eg, the inner plate of FIG. 3). (I) may further include a protective layer 639 disposed between. The protective layer 639 is a substantially opaque layer, for example, when the flexible display 603 is mounted on an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3). Interference with other structures of the electronic device 300 may be prevented. An opaque layer, for example, the protective layer 639 includes a cushion layer 639a (for example, a sponge or the like) adhered to the rear surface of the light emitting layer 631, thereby providing an impact or pressure applied to the light emitting layer 631. Etc. can be alleviated. For example, the cushion layer 639a may protect the light emitting layer 631 from external impact or pressure.
In some embodiments, the protective layer 639 is a shielding layer formed on the cushion layer 639a in a direction opposite to the light emitting layer 631, for example, an electromagnetic shielding sheet 639b (eg, a copper sheet. ) Or a graphite layer). The shielding sheet 639b makes it possible to shield (eg, reduce) electromagnetic to ambient electronic components. In some embodiments, the protective layer 639 may further include a digitizer 639c for detecting a touch input of an electromagnetic resonance or an electromagnetic induction method. For example, a user may perform a touch or drag input operation on the flexible display 603 having a digitizer using a stylus pen having a resonant circuit.
According to various embodiments, the flexible display 603 may further include second openings 671 (s) penetrating the protective layer 639. For example, the second opening 671 (s) is aligned with the transparent area D, for example, the first transparent area 631a, between the front of the flexible display 603 and the sensor 607. Can provide a path for transmitting light. For example, the sensor 607 may be mounted in a state in which the sensor 607 is aligned with the second opening 671 on the rear surface of the flexible display 603. In some embodiments, the second opening 671 may at least partially overlap the first opening in a vertical direction (eg, the vertical direction D3 of FIG. 3).
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, since the flexible display 603 is manufactured to be extremely thin so as to be deformable in a curved shape, the user may feel visual or tactile heterogeneity in a region where the second opening 671 is formed. For example, in a narrow region, for example, the above-mentioned 'transparent region', the second opening 671 may be exposed to the outside in a curved form, or such a curve may be recognized by the user by contact. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a lens (for example, a lens structure or a resin plate) or a transparent synthetic resin material may be formed in the through hole or the second opening 671 corresponding to the 'transparent area'. For example, a transparent member) or the like can be used to eliminate such visual or tactile heterogeneity. According to an embodiment, a lens or a transparent polymeric material (for example, a transparent resin) may be disposed or filled in the second opening 671. For example, the lens or the transparent resin may compensate for the reduction of the thickness of the flexible display 603 in the region where the second opening 671 is formed. This configuration will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 16 and the like.
Hereinafter, in looking at various embodiments of the present invention, the same reference numerals as those in the previous embodiment or omitted in the drawings for components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, the detailed description thereof will also be omitted Can be.
Referring to FIG. 11, the flexible display 1003 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a light emitting layer 1031, a polarizing layer 1033, a touch screen panel 1035, a window 1037 (eg, a window film), A protective layer 1039 may be included, and the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) may be disposed to face the rear surface of the flexible display 1003. In one embodiment, the flexible display 1003 may output a screen in substantially the entire area (eg, an area indicated by reference numeral 'AA') when viewed from above the flexible display. In some embodiments, the flexible display 1003 may include a transparent area D that does not output a screen in a portion corresponding to the area where the sensor 1007 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1) is disposed. Can be. In example embodiments, the transparent region D may include a first transparent region 1031a formed in the emission layer 1031, a third transparent region 1035a formed in the polarization layer 1035, or the touch screen panel 1033. It may include a second transparent region 1033a formed in. The protective layer 1039 may include an opening 1071 (eg, the second opening 671 of FIG. 7) corresponding to at least a portion of the transparent area D, and the sensor 1007 may be formed in the opening. By being disposed corresponding to 1071, light incident from the outside can be detected. As such, the flexible display 1003 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may not include the above-described light blocking layer (eg, the light blocking layer 937a of FIG. 10), and the flexible display except for the transparent region D may be used. The screen may be output on the entire area of the display 1003.
Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 1100 (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) includes a display 1103 mounted on the first surface of the inner plate I and a housing 1102b (eg, FIG. The interior of the first structure or slide housing 302a of 3, for example in a recess R (e.g., the recess R of FIG. 3) and the inner plate (e.g. the inner plate of FIG. And an image sensor 1107 (eg, the sensor 607 of FIG. 7) mounted to (I). For example, the image sensor 1107 is disposed within the recess R and is positioned by the seating member 1173 around the first opening 1129 (eg, the first opening 329 of FIG. 3). It may be mounted on the second surface F2 of the inner plate I.
According to various embodiments, the display 1103 may include a substantially flexible window 1137 (eg, a window film) and a display panel 1131 bonded to an inner side surface of the window 1137. In an embodiment, the display panel 1131 may include the light emitting layer 631, the polarizing layer 633, or the touch screen panel 635 of FIG. 7. In another embodiment, the display 1103 may further include a protective layer 1139 (eg, the protective layer 639 of FIG. 7) to protect the display panel 1131. For example, the display panel 1131 may be substantially disposed between the window 1137 and the protective layer 1139.
According to various embodiments, the image sensor 1107 is disposed to face a portion of the display 1103 (eg, the flexible display 603 of FIG. 7) through the first opening 1129 of the inner plate I. Can be. For example, the image sensor 1107 corresponds to a second opening (eg, the second opening 671 of FIG. 7) filled with the transparent synthetic resin material 1171 (eg, transparent resin). Can be arranged. For example, when viewed from the top of the display 1103, the second opening (eg, the transparent synthetic resin 1171) is disposed to substantially overlap the first opening 1129, and to the image sensor 1107. It can provide a path for incidence of light.
Referring to FIG. 13, the image sensor 1107 may be directly attached to the flexible display 1103 by a seating member 1173 with at least a portion of the image sensor 1107 accommodated in the first opening 1129. For example, the seating member 1173 is a double-sided tape (or sponge) formed to form a closed curve along an edge of an upper surface of the image sensor 1107, and the image sensor 1107 is formed of the transparent synthetic resin. It may be attached to the ash 1171.
Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device 1300 (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) includes a display 1303 mounted on the first surface of the inner plate I and a housing 1302b (eg, FIG. The interior of the first structure or slide housing 302a of 3, for example in a recess R (e.g., a recess R in FIG. 3) and an inner plate I (e.g. And an image sensor 1307 (eg, the sensor 607 of FIG. 7) mounted on the inner plate I. For example, the image sensor 1307 is disposed in the recess R and is disposed by the seating member 1373 around the first opening 1329, so that the second surface F2 of the inner plate I is located. It can be mounted on.
According to various embodiments, the display 1303 may include a substantially flexible window 1335 (eg, a window film) and a display panel 1331 bonded to an inner surface of the window 1335. In an embodiment, the display panel 1331 may include the light emitting layer 631, the polarizing layer 633, or the touch screen panel 635 of FIG. 7. In another embodiment, the display 1303 may further include a protective layer 1333 (eg, the protective layer 639 of FIG. 7) to protect the display panel 1331. For example, the display panel 1331 may be substantially disposed between the window 1335 and the passivation layer 1339.
According to various embodiments, the display 1303 (eg, the flexible display 603 of FIG. 7) may be a transparent synthetic resin plate, for example, housed in a second opening 1372 (eg, the second opening 671 of FIG. 7). For example, the lens 1371a may further include a lens. In some embodiments, the lens 1371a may be fixed in the second opening of the display 1303 by a transparent synthetic resin material 1371b (eg, a transparent resin). The lens 1371a may be combined with a sensor, for example, the image sensor 1307, to form a sensor assembly, and the sensor assembly, which is a combination of the sensor and the lens 1371a, may be at least partially the first. May be disposed within the opening 1329. (E.g., see FIG. 14)
Referring to FIG. 15, the image sensor 1307 may be directly attached to the display 1303 by a seating member 1373 with at least a portion thereof received in the first opening 1329. In some embodiments, the lens 1371a may further include a flange portion (eg, the flange portion 1573 of FIG. 16) extending from the edge of the region where the light is incident, and the seating member 1373 may include the Can be attached to the flange portion. In describing various embodiments of the present disclosure, the lens 1371a illustrates a transparent synthetic resin material, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the lens 1372a may be made of other transparent materials such as glass or ceramics. have. The lens 1372a may be designed to optimize the performance of the image sensor 1307 in consideration of the specification of the electronic device 1300 and the installation environment of the image sensor 1307. For example, in a path where light passes through the display 1303 and is incident on the image sensor 1307, the lens 1372a focuses or aligns the light, or the layers (eg, the display 1303 and the first material). The difference in refractive index between the one opening 1329 may be compensated for.
Referring to FIG. 16, a transparent polymeric plate disposed in a second opening 1571 in a protective layer 1539 (eg, a cushion layer 1539a or an electromagnetic shielding layer 1539b) of a display, For example, the lens 1571a (eg, the lens 1372a of FIG. 15) may include a flange portion 1573. For example, the lens 1571a is a structure for focusing or aligning the incident light. In general, the entirety of the area facing the outer surface of the display (eg, the display 1303 of FIG. 14) is incident on the light. Area can be provided. According to an embodiment, the flange portion 1573 may extend from an edge of an area where light is incident on the lens 1571a, and may include a surface of the flange portion 1573 of the lens 1551a. The outer surface (eg, the lower surface in FIG. 16) may be substantially coplanar with the inner surface of the display, for example, the outer surface of the electromagnetic shielding layer 1539b. In some embodiments, a portion of the sensor (eg, image sensor 1307 of FIG. 14) may be attached to the flange portion 1573 by a seating member (eg, seating member 1373 of FIG. 14). For example, the image sensor may detect light incident through the area surrounded by the flange portion 1573 in the lens 1571a. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange portion 1573 may attach or fix the lens 1571a to the display more stably. For example, the flange portion 1573 may facilitate alignment of the lens 1571a by extending an area in close contact with the inner wall of the second opening 1571. In another embodiment, since the flange portion 1573 maintains a state of being in close contact with the inner wall of the second opening 1571, the lens 1571a is aligned while filling and curing the transparent synthetic resin material 1571b which will be described later. The state is prevented from being distorted, and the bonding strength using the synthetic resin 1571b can be improved. In some embodiments, the lens 1571a may be provided as a junction structure with a sensor 1507 (eg, the image sensor 1307 of FIG. 14. For example, an area where light is incident on the lens 1571a and a sensor ( 1507 (eg, optical axis alignment) can be facilitated.
According to various embodiments, a transparent synthetic resin material 1571b (eg, a transparent resin) may be filled between the outer circumferential surface of the lens 1571a and the inner wall of the second opening 1571. For example, when viewed from above a display (eg, display 1303 in FIG. 14), the transparent synthetic resin material 1571b may be disposed to at least partially surround the transparent synthetic resin plate, for example, the lens 1571a. Can be.
Referring to FIG. 17, the display 1603 (eg, the flexible display 603 of FIG. 7) may include a light emitting layer 1631 and a polarization layer sequentially stacked in a direction in which a screen implemented by the light emitting layer 1631 is output. 1633, a touch screen panel 1635, or a first window 1637a (eg, a window film), and a second transparent layer in an inner side direction of the light emitting layer 1631 in a direction opposite to a direction in which a screen is output. For example, the second window 1637b (eg, a window film) and the protective layer 1639 may be sequentially disposed (eg, stacked). For example, the second window 1637b may have the same material, the same thickness, or a different material and thickness as that of the first window 1637a, and a control signal to the light emitting layer 1631 or the light emitting layer 1631. Or it may be arranged to surround the wiring for transmitting power. In an embodiment, a sensor 1607 (eg, the image sensor 1307 of FIG. 14) may be disposed on an inner surface of the display 1603, and may provide a path through which light is incident to the sensor 1607. A second opening 1671 and the like may be formed in the protective layer 1639. In another embodiment, the second window 1637b may be made of a substantially transparent synthetic resin layer, such as a polyimide layer, to form no separate transparent area or opening. For example, the second window 1637b may transmit light incident to the sensor 1607 by itself with almost no loss.
According to an embodiment, the second window 1637b may alleviate the visual or tactile heterogeneity caused by the second opening 1671. For example, the second display 1603b may be disposed to maintain the flatness more stably. In some embodiments, if the second window 1637b is disposed so that the flatness of the display 1603 is maintained, for example, visual or tactile heterogeneity at the outer side of the display 1603 can be resolved. In the second opening 1701, a lens or a transparent synthetic resin body may not be disposed.
18 to 20 are diagrams for describing fabrication of a protective layer in a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
The illustrated protective layer (s) shown in FIGS. 18-20 may be a back side of a display (eg, display 1603 of FIG. 17), eg, a light emitting layer or a second window (eg, light emitting layer 1163 of FIG. 17). Or may be attached or laminated to the second window 1637b). (may be attached or laminated)
18 through 20 respectively form second openings 1177, 1871, and 1971 in opaque layers, for example, protective layers 1739, 1839, 1939 (eg, protective layer 639 in FIG. 7), and The operation of mounting the transparent synthetic resin materials 1177a, 1871b, 1971b or the transparent synthetic resin plates 1187a, 1971a in the second openings 1177, 1871, 1971 is shown.
Referring to FIG. 18, a portion of the cushion layer 1739a or the electromagnetic shielding layer 1739b is removed from the protective layer 1739 including the cushion layer 1739a and the electromagnetic shielding layer 1739b to open the opening 1771. (Eg, the second opening 671 of FIG. 7). In some embodiments, the opening 1771 may be formed in a structure that completely separates a part of the cushion layer 1739a (or the electromagnetic shielding layer 1739b) from another portion, and the protective layer 1739 may be By further including the base film 1739c, two separated portions of the cushion layer 1739a (or the electromagnetic shielding layer 1739b) may be prevented from falling off from each other. For example, the base film 1739c may be attached to an outer surface of the cushion layer 1739a, and the base film 1739c may not be removed even when the opening 1775 is formed. For example, by forming the opening 1775 in the state in which the base film 1739c is attached, a portion other than a portion of the cushion layer 1739a (or the electromagnetic shielding layer 1739b) that forms the opening 1177 is formed. The area can be prevented from being removed.
According to various embodiments, the opening 1771 may be filled with a transparent synthetic resin material, for example, transparent resin 1775a, and the opening 1775 may transmit light with substantially no loss. In some embodiments, the transparent synthetic resin material 1177a may include a display including at least the passivation layer 1739 or the passivation layer 1739 even in a region where the opening 1775 is formed (eg, the flexible display 603 of FIG. 7). It can provide uniform thickness, stiffness or flexibility over the entire area of)). For example, a visual or tactile heterogeneity that may occur by forming the opening 1177 (eg, a heterogeneity that may occur on an outer surface of the display provided with the protective layer 1739) may be the transparent synthetic resin material 1177a. Can be solved by
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the protective layer 1739 manufactured as described above may be attached or laminated to the light emitting layer 1731 of the display 1703. In attaching to the display 1703, the cushion layer 1739a may be attached to the light emitting layer 1731 with the base film 1739c removed. In another embodiment, the base film 1739c may be used as a second window of the display 1703 (eg, the second window 1637b of FIG. 17). For example, in attaching to the display 1703, the base film 1739c may be attached to the light emitting layer 1731.
Referring to FIG. 19, a transparent synthetic resin plate 1871a, for example, the lenses 1371a and 1571a of FIG. 14 or FIG. 16 is further formed in the opening 17871 formed in the cushion layer 1839a or the electromagnetic shielding layer 1839b. Can be arranged. The transparent synthetic resin plate 1187a may be disposed in the opening 1831 in a state in which the opening 1187 is formed and is substantially attached to the base film 1839c. In the state in which the transparent synthetic resin plate 1187a is disposed, a transparent synthetic resin material 1187b is disposed inside the opening 1871 (for example, between an outer circumferential surface of the transparent synthetic resin plate 1871a and an inner wall of the opening 1871a). Can be filled. For example, the transparent synthetic resin material 1871b may be cured in a state filled at least partially surrounding the transparent synthetic resin plate 1871a and may fix the transparent synthetic resin plate 1871a in the opening 1871. .
According to various embodiments, the protective layer 1839 may be attached or laminated to the light emitting layer 1831 of the display 1803. In attaching to the display 1803, the cushion layer 1839a may be attached to the light emitting layer 1831 with the base film 1839c removed. In another embodiment, the base film 1839c may be used as a second window of the display 1803 (eg, the second window 1637b of FIG. 17). For example, in attaching to the display 1803, the base film 1839c may be attached to the light emitting layer 1831.
According to various embodiments, an optical adhesive may be used to attach the base films 1739c and 1839c of FIG. 18 or 19 to the light emitting layers 1731 and 1831. In some embodiments, the base films 1739c and 1839c may be made to be substantially transparent, and there is no need to form a separate transparent area or opening in a region corresponding to the transparent synthetic resin plate 1187a.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, even when the base film (eg, the base films 1739c and 1839c of FIG. 18 or 19) is not used, the protective layer (eg, the protection of FIG. 18 or 19) is formed during the opening. A portion of the layers 1739 and 1839 may be prevented from falling off, or a transparent synthetic resin plate (for example, the transparent synthetic resin plate 1187a of FIG. 19) may be easily disposed. Referring to FIG. 20, after the cushion layer 1939a constituting the protective layer 1939 is formed to a sufficient thickness, the opening 1971 may have a groove shape extending from the electromagnetic shielding layer 1939b (eg, the protective layer 1939). It may be formed as a hole (a hole with an end approximately closed) in one side of the). For example, when viewed from the surface of the cushion layer 1939a, an opening may be substantially not formed.
In one embodiment, the transparent synthetic resin plate 1971a is attached to a closed end wall of the hole, and then the transparent synthetic resin material 1971b is filled into the hole and cured. The transparent synthetic resin plate 1971a may be fixed in the hole. In another embodiment, after the transparent synthetic resin plate 1971a is completely fixed in the hole, a process of removing a part of thickness t of the cushion layer 1939a, for example, a face milling process is performed. As a result, a protective layer 1939 having a designed thickness may be formed. In some embodiments, the surface roughness, the flatness, or the like of the surface of the cushion layer 1939a or the transparent synthetic resin plate 1971a may be adjusted after executing the grinding process. For example, after the polishing process, a polishing process may be performed to process a surface that is attached to the light emitting layer (eg, the light emitting layer 631 of FIG. 7) in the protective layer 1939. After finishing the grinding process or polishing process, the transparent synthetic resin plate (1971a) may be exposed on the surface of the cushion layer (1939a). For example, an opening (for example, the second opening 671 of FIG. 7) penetrating both surfaces of the protective layer 1939 may be completed while the transparent synthetic resin plate 1971a is mounted.
According to various embodiments, the protective layer 1939 may be attached or laminated to the light emitting layer 1931 of the display 1903. In attaching to the display 1903, the cushion layer 1839a may be attached to the light emitting layer 1831. In another embodiment, the cushion layer 1839a may be attached to the light emitting layer 1831 through an optical adhesive.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, the electronic devices 101 and 300 of FIG. 1 or 3) may be
A housing (eg, first structure or slide housing 302a of FIG. 3 or housing 1202a of FIG. 12) including a recess (eg, recess R of FIG. 3 or 12);
An inner plate (for example inner plate I of FIG. 3 or 12) at least partially oriented and positioned with the housing, the first face facing the opposite direction of the recess ( For example, a first surface F1 of FIG. 12, a second surface facing the recess (eg, the second surface F2 of FIG. 12), and a first opening formed through the inner plate (eg, FIG. The inner plate comprising three or first openings 329 and 1129 of FIG. 12;
A display layer (eg, the flexible displays 303 and 603 of FIG. 3 or 7) mounted to the first side of the inner plate, wherein the display layer is
At least one substantially transparent layer (eg, window 637 of FIG. 7) comprising a flexible layer forming an outer surface of the display layer;
At least one substantially opaque layer (eg, protective layer 639 in FIG. 7) disposed between the transparent layer and the inner plate, the first opening when viewed from above the display layer. The opaque layer comprising an overlapping second opening (eg, second opening 671 of FIG. 7),
A transparent polymeric material (eg, transparent synthetic resin 1171 of FIG. 12) filled in at least a portion of the second opening; And
And an image sensor (eg, sensor 607 of FIG. 7) disposed facing the first opening in the recess to face the first opening.
According to various embodiments, the housing may include a side member (eg, side member S of FIG. 3) that at least partially surrounds the recess when viewed from above the display layer, The inner plate may extend from the side member.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one transparent layer may include a polyimide layer forming the outer surface.
According to various embodiments, the at least one opaque layer that is substantially opaque may include at least one of a sponge layer or a graphite layer.
According to various embodiments, the transparent synthetic resin material may include a resin.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a transparent synthetic resin plate (eg, the lens structure 1571a of FIG. 16) disposed in the second opening, wherein the transparent synthetic resin material is viewed from above the display layer. It may at least partially surround the transparent synthetic resin plate.
According to various embodiments, the display layer may include a light emitting layer (eg, the light emitting layer 631 of FIG. 7) interposed between the transparent layer and the opaque layer, and is provided as part of the light emitting layer, and corresponds to the second opening. It may further include a formed first transparent region (eg, the first transparent region 631a of FIG. 7).
According to various embodiments, the display layer may be a polarizing plate (eg, the polarizing plate 633 of FIG. 7) or a touch screen panel (eg, the touch screen panel of FIG. 7) stacked between the transparent layer and the light emitting layer. 635), and at least the touch screen panel may include a second transparent region (eg, the second transparent region 635a of FIG. 7) aligned with the first transparent region.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display layer may further include another transparent layer (hereinafter, 'a second transparent layer (eg, the second window 1637b of FIG. 17)') disposed on the rear surface of the light emitting layer. The opaque layer may be attached to the second transparent layer.
According to various embodiments, the opaque layer may include a digitizer (eg, one embodiment of the protective layer 639 of FIG. 7) that detects an input by electromagnetic resonance or electromagnetic induction.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display layer may further include a light shielding layer (eg, the light shielding layer 937a of FIG. 10) formed on an inner surface of the transparent layer, and the light shielding layer is the second light shielding layer. It may be formed corresponding to the area around the opening.
A flexible display comprising a window film, a protective layer provided on an inner surface of the window film, and a light emitting layer provided between the window film and the protective layer;
A first transparent region formed in the light emitting layer and transmitting light;
It may include a sensor disposed on the inner surface of the protective layer at a position corresponding to the first transparent region,
The protective layer may include an opening formed corresponding to the first transparent region.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display may further include a light shielding layer formed on an inner side surface of the window film, and the light blocking layer may be formed to correspond to an area around the first transparent area. have.
According to various embodiments, the emission layer may include a dummy area that does not emit light, and the first transparent area may include at least a portion of the dummy area.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display may further include a light shielding layer formed on an inner surface of the window film, wherein the light shielding layer is formed at least in the dummy area in an area around the first transparent area. Can be formed correspondingly.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a lens structure disposed in the opening, a flange portion formed at an edge of the lens structure, and a transparent resin filled in at least some space between the inner wall of the opening and the lens structure. It may further include a portion of the sensor may be bonded to the flange portion.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a transparent resin filled in the opening.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a support plate disposed between the flexible display and the sensor and another opening formed in the support plate, wherein the other opening of the support plate is formed of the protective layer. It may be aligned with the opening.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an image signal processor, wherein the sensor may detect information of light incident through the first transparent region, and the image signal processor may be configured to detect the light through the sensor. An image may be generated based on the detected information.
A guide housing (eg, the second structure 301 or guide housing of FIG. 3);
A slide housing (eg, the first structure 302a of FIG. 3 or a slide housing) coupled to be slidably movable with respect to the guide housing, the first surface facing outward of the electronic device (eg, the first surface of FIG. 3). (F1)) and an inner plate (eg, inner plate I in FIG. 3) having a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a first surface formed to penetrate the first and second surfaces. A slide housing including an opening (eg, first opening 329 in FIG. 3);
A display mounted on the first side (eg, the display 303 of FIG. 3), wherein the substantially transparent window (eg, the window of FIG. 7) comprises a flexible area forming an outer side of the display 637 or window film, a light emitting layer disposed below the window (eg, the light emitting layer 631 of FIG. 7), and a substantially opaque protective layer disposed below the light emitting layer (eg, the protective layer of FIG. 7 ( 639) and a second opening (eg, second opening 671 of FIG. 7) formed in the protective layer and at least partially overlapping the first opening in a vertical direction;
A transparent synthetic resin material (eg, transparent synthetic resin material 1171 of FIG. 12) filled in at least a portion of the second opening; And
It may include an image sensor (eg, sensor 607 of FIG. 7) at least partially received by the guide housing and at least partially aligned with the first opening below the inner plate.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the slide housing may include a side member (eg, side member S of FIG. 3) forming at least a portion of a side of the electronic device, and the inner plate may be It may extend from the side member.
According to various embodiments, the window may include a polyimide layer forming the outer surface.
According to various embodiments, the protective layer may include at least one of a sponge layer and a graphite layer.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a synthetic resin plate (eg, the lens 1371a of FIG. 14) may be disposed to be at least partially surrounded by the transparent synthetic resin material in the second opening.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a pixel for emitting light may not be formed in a portion of the light emitting layer corresponding to the second opening (eg, the transparent region 631a of FIG. 7), and may be formed around another portion of the light emitting layer. The pixel may be formed in the region.
According to various embodiments, the display may include a polarization layer (eg, the polarization layer 633 of FIG. 7) or a touch screen panel (eg, the touch screen panel of FIG. 7) disposed between the window and the light emitting layer. (635)),
A sensor for sensing a touch may not be formed in a portion of the touch screen panel corresponding to the second opening.
According to various embodiments, the display may further include another window (eg, the second window 1637b of FIG. 17) disposed between the light emitting layer and the protective layer.
According to various embodiments, the protective layer may include a digitizer (eg, the digitizer 639c of FIG. 7) for detecting an input due to electromagnetic resonance or electromagnetic induction.
According to various embodiments, the protective layer may include a cushion layer (eg, the cushion layer 639a of FIG. 7) to protect the light emitting layer from impact and a shielding layer (eg, the shielding layer 639b of FIG. 7) to shield electromagnetic. )).
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display may further include a light shielding layer formed on at least a portion of a peripheral area of an area corresponding to the second opening on an inner side surface of the window.
A flexible display housed at least partially in the housing, the flexible display including a window forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, a light emitting layer disposed below the window, and a protective layer disposed below the light emitting layer; A transparent region for transmitting light incident from the outside of the electronic device is formed in a portion of the light emitting layer, and an opening at least partially aligned with the transparent region is formed in a portion of the protective layer; And
And at least partially housed in the housing and at least partially aligned with the opening.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible display may further include a light shielding layer formed on at least a portion of an edge region of the inner side of the window corresponding to the peripheral region of the transparent region.
According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the transparent area may not be formed with pixels for emitting light.
According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include:
It may further include a lens disposed in the opening to form a sensor assembly with the sensor,
A substantially transparent member may be filled in at least part of the space between the inner wall of the opening and the lens.
According to various embodiments, at least some regions of the opening may be filled with a transparent member.
A support plate disposed between the flexible display and the sensor; And
It may further include another opening formed in the support plate,
The other opening of the support plate may be aligned with the opening of the protective layer.
According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an image signal processor.
The sensor may generate information corresponding to at least a portion of the light obtained by transmitting through the transparent area from the outside of the electronic device,
The image signal processor may be configured to generate an image based on the information corresponding to the light.
An inner plate comprising a first opening;
At least one window comprising a flexible layer forming a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device, the transparent layer;
At least one passivation layer disposed below the window, the passivation layer including a second opening overlapping the first opening when viewed from above the window; And
It may include a transparent synthetic resin material filled in at least a portion of the second opening.
101, 200: electronic device 303, 603, 1003: (flexible) display
607: Sensor D: Transparent Area
639: protective layer 671: second opening
Guide housings;
A slide housing slidably coupled with respect to the guide housing, the slide housing comprising: an inner plate having a first surface facing outwardly of the electronic device and a second surface facing away from the first surface, the first surface and the A slide housing comprising a first opening formed through the second surface;
A display mounted on the first surface, the display comprising: a substantially transparent window comprising a flexible area forming an outer surface of the display, a light emitting layer disposed below the window, and a substantially disposed under the light emitting layer A display layer including an opaque protective layer, and a second opening formed in the protective layer, the second opening at least partially overlapping the first opening in a vertical direction;
A transparent synthetic resin material filled in at least a portion of the second opening; And
And an image sensor received at least partially by the guide housing and at least partially aligned with the first opening under the inner plate.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the slide housing includes a side member that forms at least a portion of a side of the electronic device, and the inner plate extends from the side member.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the window comprises a polyimide layer forming the outer surface.
The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the protective layer comprises at least one of a sponge layer and a graphite layer.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the transparent synthetic resin material comprises a resin.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a synthetic resin plate is disposed in the second opening to be at least partially surrounded by the transparent synthetic resin material.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a pixel for emitting light is not formed in a portion of the light emitting layer corresponding to the second opening, and a pixel is formed in another region around the portion.
The display device of claim 1, wherein the display further comprises a polarizing layer or a touch screen panel disposed between the window and the light emitting layer.
The electronic device does not have a sensor for sensing a touch in a portion of the touch screen panel corresponding to the second opening.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the display further comprises another window disposed between the light emitting layer and the protective layer.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective layer comprises a digitizer for detecting an input by electromagnetic resonance or electromagnetic induction.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective layer includes a cushion layer for protecting the light emitting layer from impact and a shielding layer for shielding electromagnetic.
The display device of claim 1, wherein the display includes:
And a light shielding layer formed only on at least a portion of a peripheral region of the region corresponding to the second opening on the inner side of the window.
And a sensor housed at least in part in the housing and at least partially aligned in the opening.
The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the flexible display further comprises a light shielding layer formed on at least a portion of an edge region of an inner side surface of the window corresponding to a peripheral region of the transparent region.
The electronic device of claim 13, wherein no pixel for emitting light is formed in at least a portion of the transparent region.
The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the electronic device comprises:
A lens disposed in the opening to form a sensor assembly with the sensor,
And a substantially transparent member filled in at least a part of the space between the inner wall of the opening and the lens.
The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the transparent member is filled in at least a portion of the opening.
Further comprising another opening formed in said support plate,
The other opening of the support plate is aligned with the opening of the protective layer.
The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the electronic device further comprises an image signal processor.
The sensor generates information corresponding to at least a portion of the light obtained by transmitting through the transparent area from the outside of the electronic device,
And the image signal processor is configured to generate an image based on the information corresponding to the light.
An electronic device comprising a transparent synthetic resin material filled in at least a portion of the second opening.
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