WO2026043331A1 - Dispositif électronique pouvant coulisser comprenant une structure d'entraînement coulissante - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique pouvant coulisser comprenant une structure d'entraînement coulissante

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WO2026043331A1
WO2026043331A1 PCT/KR2025/012825 KR2025012825W WO2026043331A1 WO 2026043331 A1 WO2026043331 A1 WO 2026043331A1 KR 2025012825 W KR2025012825 W KR 2025012825W WO 2026043331 A1 WO2026043331 A1 WO 2026043331A1
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bracket
electronic device
housing
frame
screw
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김도형
송창인
강형광
이정우
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H19/00—Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion
    • F16H19/02—Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary or oscillating motion and reciprocating motion
    • F16H19/04—Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary or oscillating motion and reciprocating motion comprising a rack
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements

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  • the present disclosure relates to a slideable electronic device including a sliding drive structure.
  • a sliding drive structure of a slideable electronic device may include a motor assembly configured to provide driving force and a sliding gear structure operatively connected to the motor assembly.
  • the motor assembly may be damaged.
  • the motor assembly is kinetically connected to the sliding gear structure within the confined space of the sliderable electronic device, separation of the motor assembly may be difficult.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a slideable electronic device including a sliding drive structure for easily separating a motor assembly.
  • a slidable electronic device including a first housing, a second housing, a motor assembly, a circular gear, a linear gear, and a bracket assembly.
  • the second housing is slidable relative to the first housing.
  • the motor assembly is coupled to the first housing and configured to provide a driving force for sliding the second housing.
  • the circular gear is drivably connected to the motor assembly.
  • the linear gear is coupled to the second housing.
  • the bracket assembly is configured to couple the motor assembly and the first housing.
  • the bracket assembly includes a first bracket coupled to the motor assembly and the first housing.
  • the bracket assembly includes at least one second bracket detachably coupled to the first bracket.
  • the first bracket and the at least one second bracket are configured such that the circular gear and the linear gear remain in meshed state with each other.
  • the at least one second bracket and the linear gear are configured to be detachable from the first bracket in a first direction that is orthogonal to a sliding direction of the second housing and orthogonal to a rotational axis of the circular gear.
  • a sliderable electronic device including a sliding drive structure can provide a state in which a linear gear can be separated from a circular gear by releasing a joint state of at least one second bracket with respect to a first bracket, thereby improving the ease of separating the linear gear from the sliderable electronic device for separation of the motor assembly when the motor assembly is damaged.
  • FIG. 1 is a drawing showing appearances of a sliderable electronic device in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a drawing showing appearances of a sliderable electronic device in an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 1, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device taken along line E-E' of FIG. 6, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device taken along line G-G' of FIG. 6, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device taken along line H-H' of FIG. 1, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • first,” “second,” or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).
  • first component e.g., a first component
  • second component e.g., a second component
  • the element may be connected to the other element, either directly or indirectly (e.g., through a third component).
  • Each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may comprise a single or multiple entities.
  • One or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components e.g., a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the multiple components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components prior to integration.
  • disposed on XX may be understood as disposed adjacent to or substantially in contact with XX, coupled to XX, or included in XX.
  • located on XX may be understood as being located adjacent to or substantially in contact with XX, coupled to XX, or included in XX.
  • the expression “comprising” means that a particular effect or result can be achieved within a certain tolerance, and that a person skilled in the art knows how to achieve the tolerance. It should be understood that terms such as “comprising” or “having” indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in this disclosure, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
  • FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of a slidable electronic device (1) in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the appearance of a sliderable electronic device (1) in an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • a sliderable electronic device (also referred to as a rollable electronic device or a stretchable electronic device) (1) may include a sliderable housing (also referred to as an expandable display) (11) and a flexible display module (also referred to as a flexible display, expandable display module, expandable display, sliderable display module, or sliderable display) (12).
  • a sliderable housing also referred to as an expandable display
  • a flexible display module also referred to as a flexible display, expandable display module, expandable display, sliderable display module, or sliderable display
  • the slidable housing (111) may include a first housing (111) and a second housing (112).
  • the second housing (112) may be slidably connected to the first housing (111) with respect to the first housing (111).
  • the sliding of the second housing (112) with respect to the first housing (111) may be understood as a change in the relative position between the first housing (111) and the second housing (112), or may be understood as a sliding of the first housing (111) with respect to the second housing (112), or as a mutual sliding between the first housing (111) and the second housing (112).
  • the flexible display module (12) may be configured such that at least a portion of the flexible display module (112) is movable by sliding the second housing (112) relative to the first housing (111). At least a portion of the flexible display module (12) may be introduced into or withdrawn from the interior of the slideable electronic device (1) by sliding the second housing (112) relative to the first housing (111).
  • the flexible display module (12) may include a first region (121) and a second region (122) extending from the first region (121).
  • the first region (121) may be positioned in the sliderable housing (11) so as to be visually visible from the outside.
  • the second region (122) may be positioned in the sliderable housing (11) so as to be retractable into or out of the internal space of the sliderable electronic device (1) among the flexible display modules (12).
  • a combination of a flexible display module (12) and a sliding structural element e.g., a slideable housing (11)
  • a sliding structural element e.g., a slideable housing (11)
  • the first area (121) of the flexible display module (12) may be disposed or coupled to the first housing (111) and supported by the first housing (111).
  • the first area (121) may provide (or form) a first screen area (also referred to as a first display area) (SA1).
  • the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12) may be supported by a second housing (112) that is slidable with respect to the first housing (111).
  • a first direction (1) e.g., in the positive direction of the y-coordinate axis
  • at least a portion of the second area (122) may be pulled out from the internal space of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) can provide a second screen area (also referred to as a second display area) (SA2) added to the first screen area (SA1) through at least a portion of a second area (122) that is pulled outward (e.g., a location on the slideable electronic device (1) visible from the outside).
  • SA2 second display area
  • the second housing (112) is slid in a second direction (2) opposite to the first direction (1) (e.g., a negative direction of the y-coordinate axis) with respect to the first housing (111)
  • at least a portion of the second area (122) can be drawn into the internal space of the slideable electronic device (1) and hidden.
  • the ratio of the portion of the second area (122) that is pulled outward, and correspondingly, the size of the screen can vary.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a sliderable electronic device (1) in a state where the screen (also referred to as a display area) is not expanded
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a sliderable electronic device (1) in a state where the screen is expanded.
  • the state where the screen is not expanded can be understood as a “closed state” of the sliderable electronic device (1) in which the second housing (112) is not moved in the first direction (1) with respect to the first housing (111).
  • the first screen area (SA1) by the first area (121) of the flexible display module (12) can provide (or form) the screen of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the movement of the second housing (112) at least partially in the first direction (1) with respect to the first housing (111) can be understood as “slide-out” of the second housing (112) or the flexible display module (12).
  • the expanded state of the screen may be understood as an “open state” of the sliderable electronic device (1) in which the second housing (112) is moved to the maximum extent in the first direction (1) and does not move any further.
  • a screen of the sliderable electronic device (1) in the open state of the sliderable electronic device (1), may be provided (or formed) including a first screen area (SA1) by the first area (121) of the flexible display module (12) and a second screen area (SA2) by the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12).
  • SA1 first screen area
  • SA2 second screen area
  • the second housing (112) moving at least partially in the second direction (2) opposite to the first direction (1) with respect to the first housing (111) may be understood as a “slide-in” of the second housing (112) or the flexible display module (12).
  • the first direction (1) can be understood as the direction of slide out
  • the second direction (2) can be understood as the direction of slide in.
  • the “intermediate state” of the sliderable electronic device (1) may refer to a state between a closed state of the sliderable electronic device (1) (see FIG. 1) and an open state (also referred to as a fully open state) of the sliderable electronic device (1) (see FIG. 2).
  • the screen of the sliderable electronic device (1) in the closed state e.g., the first screen area (SA1)
  • the screen of the sliderable electronic device (1) in the open state e.g., the first screen area (SA1) and the second screen area (SA2)
  • the front of the sliderable electronic device (1) may include the screen of the sliderable electronic device (1) and may face, for example, in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis.
  • the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) may face in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis.
  • the sizes of the front and rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) may vary depending on the position or distance at which the second housing (112) is slid relative to the first housing (111).
  • the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) may include a curved portion (also referred to as a bending portion) (e.g., the curved portion (CP) of FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) configured to at least partially bend when the second housing (112) slides relative to the first housing (111).
  • the curved portion may be a portion of the second region (122) that is substantially formed and maintained in a bent shape so that the second region (122) changes direction and moves when the second housing (112) slides relative to the first housing (111).
  • the curved portion of the second region (122) may be provided (or formed) in substantially the same shape.
  • the position of the curved portion of the second area (122) may vary.
  • a portion of the second area (122) arranged as the curved portion may vary.
  • the partial area of the second area (122) between the curved portion and the first area (121) may increase when the second housing (112) slides out, and may decrease when the second housing (112) slides in.
  • the second screen area (SA2) may be provided through the partial area of the second area (122) between the curved portion and the first area (121).
  • a partial area of the second area (122) between the curved portion and the first area (121) can be arranged substantially flat in a form smoothly connected to the first area (121) without any lifting.
  • the first housing (111) may include a first frame (also referred to as a first frame structure, a first framework, or a first case) (F1).
  • the first frame (F1) may be configured to arrange and/or support a plurality of electrical components (also referred to as functional components) and/or one or more structural components.
  • the first frame (F1) may include a first support plate (also referred to as a first support portion, or a first support member) (F11) and a first side (a first sidewall portion, a first bezel, a first sidewall bezel, or a first sidewall bezel structure) (F12).
  • the first frame (F1) may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, a first support plate (F11) and a first side (F12).
  • the first frame (F1) may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic material.
  • the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12) may be arranged or coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1), and the first support plate (F11) may support the first region (121).
  • the first side (F12) may extend from or be connected to the first support plate (F11) and may at least surround an edge of the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the first side (F12) may include a first side wall (W1), a second side wall (W2), and/or a third side wall (W3).
  • the second side wall (W2) When viewed from above the front (or screen) of the sliderable electronic device (1) (e.g., when viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis), the second side wall (W2) may extend in the first direction (1) from one end of the first side wall (W1), and the third side wall (W3) may extend in the first direction (1) from the other end of the first side wall (W1).
  • the second side wall (W2) and the third side wall (W3) can be substantially parallel to each other and can be substantially perpendicular to the first side wall (W1).
  • the first housing (111) may include a first back cover (also referred to as a first rear cover or a first back plate) (C1) disposed or coupled to a first frame (F1).
  • a first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) may be positioned at least partially between the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12) and the first back cover (C1).
  • the first back cover (C1) may be coupled to the first support plate (F11) and/or the first side (F12) of the first frame (F1) by, for example, mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.
  • One or more electrical components e.g., a first printed circuit board (PCB) (71) of FIG.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • the first back cover (C1) may be covered by the second housing (112) and not exposed to the outside.
  • the first back cover (C1) may provide (or form) a portion of the back surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • a portion of the outer surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) by the sliderable housing (11) may be provided by the first side wall (W1) of the first housing (111) and the second housing (112).
  • the remaining portion of the first housing (111) may be covered by the second housing (112) and not exposed to the outside.
  • a portion of the outer surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) by the sliderable housing (11) may further include an outer surface area provided by the second side wall (W2) of the first housing (111), the third side wall (W3) of the first housing (111), and the first back cover (C1).
  • the second housing (112) may include a second frame (also referred to as a second frame structure, a second framework, or a second case) (F2).
  • the second frame (F2) may be configured to arrange and/or support a plurality of electrical components and/or one or more structural components.
  • the second frame (F2) may include a second support plate (also referred to as a second support portion, or a second support member) (F21) and a second side (also referred to as a second side wall portion, a second bezel, a second side wall bezel, or a second side wall bezel structure) (F22).
  • the second frame (F2) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, for example, the second support plate (F21) and the second side (F22).
  • the second frame (F2) may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic material.
  • the second frame (F2) may provide (or form) a space (e.g., space (3001) of FIG. 3) into which the first housing (111) can be inserted due to the second support plate (F21) and the second side (F22).
  • the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2) may overlap.
  • An area where the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2) overlap may increase when the second housing (112) slides in, and may decrease when the second housing (112) slides out.
  • the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) may be substantially invisible when the sliderable electronic device (1) is in a closed state, covered by the second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2).
  • the second side (F22) of the second frame (F2) may include a fourth side wall (W4), a fifth side wall (W5), and/or a sixth side wall (W6).
  • the fourth side wall (W4) of the second side (F22) may be positioned spaced apart from the first side wall (W1) of the first side (F11) in the first direction (1) and may be substantially parallel to the first side wall (W1).
  • the fifth side wall (W5) of the second side (F22) is positioned corresponding to the second side wall (W2) of the first side (F11), and can extend in the second direction (2) from one end of the fourth side wall (W4) of the second side (F22).
  • the sixth side wall (W6) of the second side (F22) is positioned corresponding to the third side wall (W3) of the first side (F11), and can extend in the second direction (2) from the other end of the fourth side wall (W4) of the second side (F22).
  • the fifth side wall (W5) and the sixth side wall (W6) can be substantially parallel to each other, and can be substantially perpendicular to the fourth side wall (W4).
  • the distance at which the fourth side wall (W4) of the second side (F22) is spaced from the first side wall (W1) of the first side (F12) in the first direction (1) may increase when the second housing (3420) slides in, and may decrease when the second housing (3420) slides out.
  • An area where the fifth side wall (W5) of the second side (F22) covers the second side wall (W2) of the first side (F12), and an area where the sixth side wall (W6) of the second side (F22) covers the third side wall (W3) of the first side (F12) may increase when the second housing (3420) slides in, and may decrease when the second housing (3420) slides out.
  • the second side wall (W1) of the first side (F11) in the closed state of the sliderable electronic device (1), may be substantially invisible by being covered by the fifth side wall (W5) of the second side (F22), and the third side wall (W3) of the first side (F11) may be substantially invisible by being covered by the sixth side wall (W6) of the second side (F22).
  • the second housing (112) may include a second back cover (also referred to as a second rear cover or a second back plate) (C2) disposed or coupled to a second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2).
  • the second back cover (C2) may provide (or form) a portion of the back surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the second back cover (C2) in a closed state of the sliderable electronic device (1), may substantially provide (or form) the back surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • an area where the second back cover (C2) and the first back cover (C1) overlap may increase when the second housing (112) slides in, and may decrease when the second housing (112) slides out.
  • one or more electrical components and/or at least one structural component may be accommodated in the space between the second support plate (F12) and the second back cover (C2).
  • one or more electrical components and/or one or more structural components accommodated in the space between the second back cover (C2) and the second support plate (F12) and the second back cover (C2) may be omitted.
  • the second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2) may be provided (or formed) in a form that further includes a portion corresponding to the second back cover (C2).
  • the sliderable electronic device (1) may be implemented so that a portion of the first housing (111) protrudes in a second direction (2) with respect to the second housing (112) in a closed state.
  • the combination of the first side (F12) of the first housing (111) and the second side (F22) of the second housing (112) can provide a bezel (or, bezel structure, screen bezel, or screen bezel structure) surrounding the screen.
  • a bezel or, bezel structure, screen bezel, or screen bezel structure
  • the combination of the first side wall (W1) of the first housing (111), the fourth side wall (W4) of the second housing (112), the fifth side wall (W5) of the second housing (112), and the sixth side wall (W6) of the second housing (112) can provide a bezel surrounding the screen.
  • a combination of a first side wall (W1) of the first housing (111), a second side wall (W2) of the first housing (111), a third side wall (W3) of the first housing (111), a fourth side wall (W4) of the second housing (112), a fifth side wall (W5) of the second housing (112), and a sixth side wall (W6) of the second housing (112) can provide a bezel surrounding the screen.
  • the second housing (112) may include a third frame (also referred to as a third frame structure, a third framework, a third case, a third support, or a third support plate) (F3).
  • the third frame (F3) may be positioned in a space (e.g., a space (3001) of FIG. 3) of the second frame (F2) provided (or formed) by the second support plate (F21) and the second side (F12).
  • the third frame (F3) may be a structural component for arranging and/or supporting a plurality of electrical components (e.g., a second PCB (72) of FIG. 3 and/or a battery (73) of FIG. 3) and/or one or more structural components.
  • the third frame (F3) may be connected to the second frame (F2).
  • the third frame (F3) may be positioned at least partially between the fifth side wall (W5) and the sixth side wall (W6) of the second side (F22) of the second frame (F2) when viewed from above on the front side of the sliderable electronic device (1), and may be connected to the fifth side wall (W5) and the sixth side wall (W6).
  • the third frame (F3) may overlap the second support plate (F21) of the second frame (F2) when viewed from above on the front side of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the combination of the second frame (F2) and the third frame (F3) may be connected to the first housing (111) so as to be able to slide (e.g., translate in the first direction (1) and the second direction (2)) relative to the first housing (111).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a sliding structure (also referred to as a sliding drive structure) for mutually stable sliding between the combination of the second frame (F2) and the third frame (F3) and the first housing (111).
  • the sliding structure may be provided (or formed) for the first housing (111) and the second housing (112), or may be provided (or formed) for the first housing (111) and the third frame (F3), for example.
  • the mutual sliding between the first housing (111) and the second housing (112) can be understood as the mutual sliding between the first housing (111) and the third frame (F3) (or a combination of the second frame (F2) and the third frame (F3)).
  • the first frame (F1) of the first housing (111) and the third frame (F3) of the second housing (112) may be slidably connected to each other.
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a movable assembly including the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3) that are slidably connected to each other, and a flexible display module (12) drivably disposed on the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3).
  • the second frame (F2) of the second housing (112) and the second back cover (C2) may provide an appearance of the slideable electronic device (1) together with the first housing (111).
  • the first housing (111), the second frame (F2) and the second back cover (C2) of the second housing (112) may be referred to as an “outer housing” that substantially provides the exterior appearance of the sliderable electronic device (1)
  • the third frame (F3) of the second housing (112) may be referred to as an “inner housing” that is located and hidden inside the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the combination of the second frame (F2) and the second back cover (C2) of the second housing (112) may be referred to as an “outer portion,” a “cover portion,” or an “outer housing,” and the third frame (F3) of the second housing (112) may be referred to by other terms such as an “inner support,” an “inner support portion,” an “inner support member,” or an “inner support structure.”
  • the third frame (F3) may be understood as a “third housing” separate from the second housing (112).
  • a sliding structure for mutual sliding between the first housing (111) and the second housing (112) may include a sliding drive device (e.g., the sliding drive device (6) of FIG. 3) capable of providing a driving force from an electrical signal.
  • the sliding drive device may include, for example, a motor and at least one gear operatively connected to the motor.
  • a signal e.g., a driving signal
  • the sliding drive device may provide a driving force capable of switching the slidable electronic device (1) between a closed state and an open state.
  • the sliderable electronic device (1) of FIGS. 1 and 2 is merely a specific example presented to more easily explain the technical content and help understand the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, and it should be understood that the sliderable electronic device in a changed or modified form is included in the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) taken along line A-A' of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first frame (F1), a second frame (F2), and a third frame (F3).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a flexible display module (12).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a display support structure (3).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first guide rail (41) and a second guide rail (42).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first linear motion guide (LM guide) (51) and a second LM guide (52).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a sliding drive device (6).
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first PCB (71), a second PCB (72), and/or a battery (73). Descriptions of some components that are the same as in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.
  • the first frame (F1) may include a first support plate (F11) and a first side (F12).
  • the first side (F12) may include a first side wall (W1), a second side wall (W2), and/or a third side wall (W3).
  • the second frame (F2) may include a second support plate (F21) and a second side (F22).
  • the second side (F22) may include a fourth side wall (W4), a fifth side wall (W5), and/or a sixth side wall (W6).
  • the second frame (F2) may have a space (3001) provided (or formed) by the second support plate (F21) and the second side (F12). At least a portion of the first frame (F1) may be inserted into the space (3001) of the second frame (F2)112).
  • the third frame (F3) may be positioned in the space (3001) of the second frame (F2) and may be coupled with the second frame (F2).
  • one side of the third frame (F3) may be connected to the fifth side wall (W5) of the second frame (F2), and the other side of the third frame (F3) may be connected to the sixth side wall (W6) of the second frame (F2).
  • the third frame (F3) may be drivably connected to the first frame (F1) so as to be slidable with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the sliding (e.g., slide out or slide in) of the second housing (112) (see FIGS. 1 and 2) relative to the first housing (111) (see FIGS. 1 and 2) may be understood as the sliding (e.g., slide out or slide in) of the third frame (F3) (or the second frame (F2) combined with the third frame (F3)) relative to the first frame (F1).
  • an area where the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3) overlap may decrease when the third frame (F3) slides out relative to the first frame (F1), and may increase when the third frame (F3) slides in relative to the first frame (F1).
  • the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12) may be disposed or coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1).
  • the first region (121) may be coupled to the first support plate (F11) via, for example, an adhesive material (or bonding material). Since the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12) is disposed on the first frame (F1), when the third frame (F3) slides out with respect to the first frame (F1), the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) may be pulled out from the space between the second frame (F2) and the third frame (F3) to the outside (e.g., a location visible from the outside of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • the third frame (F3) may be configured to be movable in a first direction (1) or a second direction (2) with respect to the first frame (F11) and to support the second area (122) of the flexible display (12).
  • the third frame (F3) may include a first support surface (310A) and a second support surface (310B) configured to support the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) may include a plane (or plane area) substantially oriented in a direction (e.g., a positive direction of the z-coordinate axis) toward the front of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • a plane or plane area substantially oriented in a direction (e.g., a positive direction of the z-coordinate axis) toward the front of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • an area where the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) faces the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) may decrease when the third frame (F3) slides out relative to the first frame (F1), and may increase when the third frame (F3) slides in relative to the first frame (F1).
  • the closed state see FIG. 1
  • the open state see FIG.
  • At least a portion of the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) that faces and overlaps the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) can support the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1).
  • the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) can support a portion of the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) that provides a screen in the open state of the slideable electronic device (1), or in the sliding of the third frame (F3) relative to the first frame (F1).
  • the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) can support, for example, a part of the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12) that provides the second screen area (SA2) (see FIG. 2).
  • SA2 second screen area
  • the area of the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) that supports the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12) can be increased because it is not covered by the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1).
  • the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3) may face the curved portion (CP) of the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12) and may include a curved surface (also referred to as a curved area or a curved support area) corresponding to the curved portion (CP).
  • the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3) may support the curved portion (CP) of the second area (122) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3) may be positioned corresponding to the fourth side wall (W4) of the first frame (F1).
  • the curved portion (CP) of the flexible display module (12) can be positioned between the fourth side wall (W4) of the second frame (F2) and the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3).
  • W4 fourth side wall
  • 310B second support surface
  • the third frame (F3) In the slide-out of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1), due to the relative position between the first frame (F1) coupled with the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12) and the third frame (F3) corresponding to the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12), at least a portion of the second region (122) can be pulled out from the inside of the sliderable electronic device (1) through the curved space between the fourth side wall (W4) of the second frame (F2) and the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3).
  • a rotational member such as a roller or a pulley may be positioned in place of the portion of the third frame (F3) that provides the second support surface (310B).
  • a rotational axis of the rotational member may be rotatably coupled to the second frame (F2) and/or the third frame (F3).
  • the rotational member may be understood as a curved member, a curved support member, or a curved support structure that is implemented to be rotatably based on friction with the display support structure (3).
  • a display support structure (also referred to as a display support member) (3) may be disposed or coupled to a back surface of a flexible display module (12).
  • the display support structure (3) may be configured to support a second region (122) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the display support structure (3) may be positioned between the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) and a first support surface (310A) of a third frame (F3), thereby supporting the second region (122).
  • the overlapping area of the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) may decrease, and the area of the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) that supports the display support structure (3) or faces the display support structure (3) may increase.
  • the overlapping area of the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) may increase, and the area of the first support surface (310A) of the third frame (F3) that supports the display support structure (3) or faces the display support structure (3) may decrease.
  • the display support structure (3) may support the curved portion (CP) of the flexible display module (12) between the curved portion (CP) of the flexible display module (12) and the second support surface (310B) of the third frame (F3) or may face the curved portion (CP).
  • the third frame (F3) slides out or in with respect to the first frame (F1)
  • the second frame (F2) and the display support structure (3) may move while rubbing against each other.
  • the display support structure (3) can improve the provision of a smooth screen by reducing the phenomenon of the screen lifting due to the elasticity of the flexible display module (12).
  • the display support structure (3) can improve the maintenance of the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) in a form that is smoothly connected to the first region (121) by supporting the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) so that the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) is not lifted due to the elasticity of the flexible display module (12).
  • the display support structure (3) can be configured to support the second region (122) so that the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) is maintained in a form that is smoothly connected to the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the display support structure (3) can improve the smooth movement of the flexible display module (12) when the third frame (F3) slides with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the display support structure (3) can improve the movement while maintaining a form in which the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) is smoothly connected to the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12), for example, when the third frame (F3) slides with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the display support structure (3) may include a multi-bar structure (or, a multi-bar or a multi-bar assembly).
  • the multi-bar structure may include, for example, a plurality of support bars extending in a third direction (3) (e.g., a positive direction and a negative direction of the x-coordinate axis).
  • the third direction (3) may be orthogonal to the first direction (1) (e.g., a slide-out direction) and orthogonal to a direction in which the front of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the multi-bar structure may include a form in which the plurality of support bars are arranged on a surface of the display support structure (3) opposite to a surface facing the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the multi-bar structure may have flexibility due to, for example, portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of support bars.
  • the multi-bar structure may be provided without, for example, a portion connecting two adjacent support bars.
  • the multi-bar structure may also be referred to by other terms, such as a "flexible track.”
  • the display support structure (3) may include a metallic material, such as stainless steel, and/or a non-metallic material, such as a polymer.
  • the first guide rail (41) and the second guide rail (42) may be configured to guide the movement of the display support structure (3).
  • the first guide rail (41) may include a first rail portion (not shown separately) on which one side of the display support structure (3) is positioned to guide the movement thereof.
  • the second guide rail (42) may include a second rail portion (not shown separately) on which the other side of the display support structure (3) is positioned to guide the movement thereof.
  • the first rail portion and the second rail portion may include, for example, a recess that provides a pattern corresponding to a movement path of the flexible display module (12) when the third frame (F3) slides relative to the first frame (F1).
  • the display support structure (3) may include a plurality of first ends (e.g., first pins) (not shown separately) and a plurality of second ends (e.g., second pins) (not shown separately) extending from or connected to a plurality of support bars.
  • the plurality of support bars may be arranged between the plurality of first ends and the plurality of second ends.
  • the plurality of first ends may be inserted into a first rail portion of a first guide rail (41), and the plurality of second ends may be inserted into a second rail portion of a second guide rail (42).
  • the plurality of first ends and the plurality of second ends may be understood as both ends included in the plurality of support bars.
  • the first guide rail (41) may be positioned between the third frame (F3) and the fifth side wall (W5) of the second frame (F2), and may be coupled to the third frame (F3) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.
  • the first guide rail (41) may be coupled to the fifth side wall (W5) of the second frame (F2) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.
  • the second guide rail (42) may be positioned between the third frame (F3) and the sixth side wall (W6) of the second frame (F2), and may be coupled to the third frame (F3) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.
  • the second guide rail (42) may be coupled to the sixth side wall (W6) of the second frame (F2) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.
  • the first LM guide (51) and the second LM guide (52) can be configured to provide stable and smooth mutual sliding between the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the first LM guide (51) and the second LM guide (52) can connect the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3).
  • the third frame (F3) can be smoothly and smoothly moved in a straight line in the first direction (1) or the second direction (2) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the first LM guide (51) and the second LM guide (52) may include a rail, a block, and/or a bearing.
  • the rail may be in the form of a bar extending from a first end to a second end in a direction parallel to the first direction (1) or the second direction (2).
  • the rail and the block may be slidably coupled to each other.
  • a bearing may be positioned between the rail and the block to reduce friction between the rail and the block.
  • the bearing may include, for example, a plurality of bearing balls and a retainer configured to reduce or prevent displacement of the plurality of bearing balls.
  • the block may be provided in a form including a bearing.
  • a first end of a rail of the first LM guide (51) is coupled with a second side wall (W2) of the first frame (F11), and a block of the first LM guide may be arranged (or coupled) on one surface of a third frame (F3) corresponding to the first guide rail (41).
  • the first guide rail (41) may include a first recess provided corresponding to the rail of the first LM guide (51).
  • a first end of the rail of the second LM guide (52) is coupled with a third side wall (W3) of the first frame (F1), and a block of the second LM guide (52) can be arranged (or coupled) on one side of a third frame (F3) corresponding to the second guide rail (42).
  • the second guide rail (42) can include a second recess provided corresponding to the rail of the second LM guide (52).
  • a first sliding support structure including the first guide rail (41) and the first LM guide (51), and a second sliding support structure including the second guide rail (42) and the second LM guide (52) may be provided (or formed).
  • a structure for smooth mutual sliding between the third frame (F3) and the first frame (F1) may be provided in various other ways.
  • the sliding drive device (6) may include a motor assembly (61), a bracket assembly (62), a circular gear (or round gear) (also called a rotating gear, pinion, or pinion gear) (63), and a linear gear (or linear gear structure) (also called a rack or rack gear) (64).
  • the motor assembly (61) can provide power (or driving force) for sliding the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • a signal e.g., a driving signal
  • the slidable electronic device (1) can be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state, due to the power provided by the motor assembly (61).
  • a signal is generated through a hardware button or a software button provided through a screen
  • the slidable electronic device (1) can be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state, due to the power provided by the motor assembly (61).
  • the slidable electronic device (1) when a signal is generated from various sensors, such as a pressure sensor, the slidable electronic device (1) can be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state, due to the power provided by the motor assembly (61).
  • the first guide rail (41) and the second guide rail (42) coupled with the third frame (F3) can move together with the third frame (F3).
  • a relative position change may occur between the first guide rail (41) and one side of the display support structure (3) positioned on the first guide rail (41) (e.g., a plurality of first ends of a plurality of support bars), and a relative position change may occur between the second guide rail (42) and the other side of the display support structure (3) positioned on the second guide rail (42) (e.g., a plurality of second ends of a plurality of support bars).
  • the relative position change between the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3), the relative position change between the first guide rail (41) and one side of the display support structure (3), and the relative position change between the second guide rail (42) and the other side of the display support structure (3) can act as a force to move the part of the display support structure (3) where the second region (122) of the flexible display module (12) is arranged.
  • the motor assembly (61) may be disposed or coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1).
  • the first support plate (F11) may include a fourth support surface (310D) substantially oriented in a direction toward which the front of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces (see FIGS. 4 and 5), and a fifth support surface (310E) substantially oriented in a direction toward which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces (e.g., in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis) (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
  • the fourth support surface (310D) may support the first region (121) of the flexible display module (12).
  • the motor assembly (61) may be disposed or coupled to the fifth support surface (310E).
  • the motor assembly (61) may include a motor (611).
  • the motor (611) may be electrically connected to a first PCB (71) via an electrical connection member such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (65).
  • the motor (611) may be configured to rotate a first rotation axis (not shown separately) of the motor (611) according to an electrical signal provided (or transmitted) from the first PCB (71) via the FPCB (65).
  • the motor assembly (61) may include a gear structure (612) drivingly connected to the motor (611).
  • the gear structure (612) may drivingly connect the motor (611) and the circular gear (63) between the motor (611) and the circular gear (63).
  • the gear structure (612) may include, for example, a first rotational axis (also referred to as a first shaft or input shaft) of the motor (611) and a second rotational axis (also referred to as a second shaft or output shaft) (D) connected to the circular gear (63).
  • the gear structure (612) may include one or more gears drivingly connected to the first rotational axis of the motor (61).
  • the circular gear (63) may be rotatable about the second rotational axis (D).
  • the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis (D) may be substantially parallel to a third direction (3).
  • the rotation center line of the first rotation axis and the rotation center line of the second rotation axis (D) can substantially coincide.
  • the rotation center line of the first rotation axis and the rotation center line of the second rotation axis (D) can be spaced apart from each other and be parallel.
  • the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis (D) can be non-parallel, and the arrangement position and direction of the motor assembly (61) can be different.
  • first rotation axis and the second rotation axis (D) can be orthogonal (or intersecting), and the gear structure (612) can be implemented to transmit power or motion from the first rotation axis to the second rotation axis (D) via a conical gear (e.g., a bevel gear).
  • a conical gear e.g., a bevel gear
  • the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61) may include a reduction gear.
  • the gear structure (612) may be configured, for example, to allow the second rotational axis (D) to rotate at a slower rotational speed or a smaller rotational number than the first rotational axis.
  • the gear structure (612) may reduce the power of the first rotational axis to increase the torque of the second rotational axis (D).
  • the gear structure (612) may increase the torque while reducing the speed of the second rotational axis (D) relative to the first rotational axis to improve the stable sliding of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the power for sliding the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1) is output from the second rotational axis (D), and the second rotational axis (D) may be understood as a rotational axis, a drive axis, or a power transmission axis of the motor assembly (61).
  • the motor (611) may be provided (or formed) in an integral form including a gear structure (612).
  • the gear structure (612) may be omitted, and the first rotational axis of the motor (611) may be connected to a circular gear (63).
  • the circular gear (63) may be connected to a second rotation axis (D) of a gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61).
  • the circular gear (63) may include, for example, a rotating body in the shape of a circular cylinder or a disk, and a plurality of gear teeth formed along the circumference of the rotating body.
  • the circular gear (63) may be rotated about the second rotation axis (D).
  • the linear gear (64) may be a gear structure in which a plurality of gear teeth are linearly arranged in the sliding direction of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the linear gear (64) may be, for example, in the form of a plate including a first surface (also referred to as a gear surface or a gear forming surface) (64A) including a plurality of gear teeth, and a second surface (e.g., the second surface (64B) of FIG. 12) positioned opposite the first surface (64A).
  • the linear gear (64) may be arranged or coupled to the third frame (F3).
  • the linear gear (64) may be arranged to the third frame (F3) so as not to interfere with the sliding of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the linear gear (64) may be coupled to the third frame (F3) through, for example, a screw fastening.
  • the circular gear (63) and the linear gear (64) can be arranged in an engaged state with each other.
  • the circular gear (63) can rotate about the second rotation axis (D), and the linear gear (64) that is engaged with the circular gear (63) can move linearly.
  • the rotational motion of the circular gear (63) is converted into the linear motion of the linear gear (64), so that the third frame (F3) coupled with the linear gear (64) can slide with respect to the first frame (F1) coupled with the motor assembly (61).
  • the circular gear (63) and the linear gear (64) can be understood as a “sliding gear structure.”
  • the circular gear (63) and the linear gear (64) can be formed of a material (e.g., metal or engineering plastic) having rigidity or strength (or durability) that is substantially not deformed in response to a force acting on the sliding of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • a first surface (64A) of a linear gear (64) including a plurality of gear teeth may face in a direction toward which the front of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • a first surface (64A) of a linear gear (64) including a plurality of gear teeth may face in a direction toward which the screen of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the linear gear (64) may be understood as a detachable element included in the third frame (F3).
  • a lubricant e.g., grease
  • a coating e.g., a coating using various lubricating materials such as a Teflon coating
  • the motor assembly (61) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) via a bracket assembly (also referred to as a connecting structure, a connecting member, a motor assembly support member, a motor assembly support structure, or a motor assembly bracket) (62).
  • the bracket assembly (62) can connect the motor assembly (61) and the first support plate (F11) so that the motor assembly (61) can be stably placed on the first support plate (F11).
  • the bracket assembly (62) can improve the durability of the motor assembly (61).
  • the bracket assembly (62) may be disposed or coupled to the fifth support surface (310E) of the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) substantially facing in the direction in which the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the motor assembly (61) and the bracket assembly (62) may be disposed on the first frame (F1) so as not to interfere with the sliding of the combination of the second frame (F2) and the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the bracket assembly (62) can be coupled with the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61) and can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.
  • the bracket assembly (62) can rotatably support the second rotation axis (D) of the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61).
  • the second rotation axis (D) of the gear structure (612) can be connected to one or more gears of the gear structure (612).
  • the bracket assembly (62) can be implemented so that the gear structure (612) can be stably positioned in the bracket assembly (62) without shaking.
  • the bracket assembly (62) can have, for example, a shape into which the gear structure (612) can be fitted.
  • the bracket assembly (62) can support the gear structure (612) (or the motor assembly (61)) so that the gear structure (612) does not rotate in the opposite direction to the second rotational axis (D) due to the action-reaction.
  • an adhesive material can be positioned between the bracket assembly (62) and the gear structure (612).
  • the bracket assembly (62) and the gear structure (612) can be coupled through a screw fastening.
  • the bracket assembly (62) may be implemented to rotatably support an end of a second rotational axis (D) of the motor assembly (61).
  • the end of the second rotational axis (D) may be positioned, for example, in a shaft hole formed in the bracket assembly (62) (e.g., a shaft hole (DH) of FIGS. 9 and 10).
  • a lubricant e.g., grease
  • a lubricant may be interposed between the end of the second rotational axis (D) and the surface of the shaft hole included in the bracket assembly (62).
  • the end of the second rotational axis (D) and/or the surface of the shaft hole included in the bracket assembly (62) may be lubricated (e.g., coated using various lubricating materials such as a Teflon coating).
  • a rotational support member such as a bearing may be interposed between the end of the second rotational axis (D) and the surface of the shaft hole included in the bracket assembly (62).
  • the bracket assembly (62) may include a hollow portion (621).
  • a circular gear (63) positioned on the second rotation axis (D) of the motor assembly (61) may be positioned in the hollow portion (621) of the bracket assembly (62).
  • the motor assembly (61) may be coupled to the third frame (F3) via the bracket assembly (62), and the linear gear (64) may be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1).
  • the FPCB electrically connecting the first PCB (71) and the motor assembly (61) may be arranged to be bent in accordance with the sliding of the third frame (F3) relative to the first frame (F1).
  • the first PCB (71) may be placed between the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) and the first back cover (C1).
  • the first PCB (71) may be placed or coupled to the fifth support surface (310E) of the first support plate (F11) through, for example, mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.
  • the second PCB (72) may be placed or coupled to the third frame (F3).
  • the third frame (F3) may include a third support surface (310C) (see FIGS. 4 and 5) facing the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the second PCB (72) may be placed or coupled to the third support surface (310C) of the third frame (F3) through, for example, mechanical fastening such as screw fastening or bonding.
  • the second PCB (72) may be electrically connected to the first PCB (71) through an electrical connection member such as an FPCB (not shown separately).
  • the FPCB which electrically connects the first PCB (71) and the second PCB (72), may be bent and arranged in accordance with the sliding of the third frame (F3) with respect to the first frame (F1).
  • the FPCB electrically connecting the first PCB (71) and the second PCB (72) may include a FRC (flexible RF cable or flexible PCB type RF cable).
  • the battery (73) may be placed on the third frame (F3).
  • the battery (73) may be placed or coupled to the third support surface (310C) (see FIGS. 4 and 5) of the third frame (F3) through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.
  • the battery (73) may be electrically connected to the second PCB (72) through an electrical connecting member, such as an FPCB (not shown separately).
  • FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) taken along line E-E' of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) taken along line G-G' of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the sliderable electronic device (1) may include a motor assembly (61), a bracket assembly (62), a circular gear (63), and a linear gear (64).
  • the motor assembly (61) may include a motor (611) and a gear structure (612), and the motor assembly (61) may include a connecting member (613).
  • the sliderable electronic device (1) may include an FPCB (65). Descriptions of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.
  • the motor (611) of the motor assembly (61) may include a motor housing (611a).
  • the motor (611) may include a first rotational axis (not shown separately) of the motor (611) that is drivingly connected to a gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61).
  • the motor (611) may include components such as a stator (also called a coil assembly) (not shown separately) and a rotor (not shown separately) for rotation of the first rotational axis.
  • a coil included in the stator of the motor (611) may be electrically connected to a first PCB (71) through, for example, an FPCB (65).
  • the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61) may include a gear structure housing (612a) and one or more gears (not separately illustrated) accommodated in the gear structure housing (612a) and drivably connected to a first rotational axis of the motor (61).
  • a second rotational axis (D) of the gear structure (612) (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ) is connected to one or more gears accommodated in the gear structure housing (612a) and may extend outside the gear structure housing (612a).
  • the motor housing (611a) of the motor (611) may be in the form of a hollow cylinder having an outer peripheral surface having substantially the same diameter as the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612).
  • the motor housing (611a) or the gear structure housing (612a) may be in the form of a hollow cylinder as illustrated, but is not limited thereto.
  • a connecting member (also referred to as a connecting structure) (613) of the motor assembly (61) may be disposed between the motor (611) and the gear structure (612).
  • the motor (611) and the gear structure (612) may be coupled via the connecting member (614).
  • the connecting member (614) may include, for example, a structure that can be fitted to the motor (611) and the gear structure (612), or a structure for bonding or screw fastening with the motor (611) and the gear structure (612).
  • the connecting member (614) may have various other structures for connecting the motor (611) and the gear structure (612).
  • the motor assembly (61) may be implemented such that the connecting member (614) is not exposed to the outside, unlike the illustrated example.
  • the bracket assembly (62) may be implemented so that the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (61) can be stably placed or coupled to the bracket assembly (62) without shaking.
  • the bracket assembly (62) may have a shape into which the gear structure housing (612a) can be fitted.
  • the bracket assembly (62) may support the gear structure housing (612a) so that the gear structure housing (612a) does not rotate in the opposite direction to the second rotational axis (D) due to action-reaction.
  • an adhesive material may be positioned between the bracket assembly (62) and the gear structure housing (612a).
  • the bracket assembly (62) and the gear structure housing (612a) may be coupled via screw fastening.
  • the motor assembly (61) may further include a fixing member (not shown separately) connected to the motor (611).
  • the fixing member may be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) using a screw fastening.
  • the motor housing (611a) of the motor (611) may be positioned between the fixing member and the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612) in a direction substantially parallel to the second rotation axis (D) of the motor assembly (61). Since the motor assembly (61) is coupled to the first frame (F1) (see FIGS.
  • a stable and rigid coupling structure between the motor assembly (61) and the first frame (F1) may be formed.
  • the motor housing (611a) may be provided (or formed) in an integral form that includes the fixing portion.
  • the bracket assembly (62) e.g., the first bracket (621)
  • the bracket assembly (62) may be expanded to include the fixing portion.
  • the bracket assembly (62) may include a first bracket (621), a second bracket (also referred to as a first partial bracket) (622), and a third bracket (also referred to as a second partial bracket) (623).
  • the bracket assembly (62) may be configured such that the circular gear (63) and the linear gear (64) remain in mesh with each other by means of joints (also referred to as couplings) of the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and the third bracket (623).
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) may support the linear gear (64) so that the linear gear (64) does not separate from the circular gear (63).
  • the first bracket (621) of the bracket assembly (62) can be coupled with the motor assembly (611).
  • the first bracket (621) can be coupled with the gear structure (612) of the motor assembly (611).
  • the first bracket (621) can have a shape into which the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612) can be fitted.
  • the first bracket (621) can be coupled or fixed to the gear structure (612) via an adhesive material (or bonding material) (not shown separately) disposed between the first bracket (621) and the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612).
  • the first bracket (621) can be coupled or fixed to the gear structure housing (612a) of the gear structure (612) via a screw fastening.
  • the first bracket (621) of the bracket assembly (62) may be configured to rotatably support an end of a second rotational axis (D) of a motor assembly (62) connected to a circular gear (63).
  • the end of the second rotational axis (D) may be positioned, for example, in a shaft hole (DH) (see FIGS. 9 and 10) formed in the first bracket (621).
  • the first bracket (621) of the bracket assembly (62) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5).
  • the first bracket (621) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) of the bracket assembly (62) may be jointed with the first bracket (621) of the bracket assembly (62).
  • the joint of the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) to the first bracket (621) may be understood as a state in which the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) are mechanically assembled with the first bracket (621) to form a stable joint.
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) may be spaced apart from each other in the third direction (3).
  • the third bracket (623) may be positioned closer to the motor assembly (61) than the second bracket (622).
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) so as to be jointed with the first bracket (621).
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) together with the first bracket (621) through screw fastening.
  • the linear gear (64) can be maintained in a state of meshing with the circular gear (63) by the joint of the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and the third bracket (623).
  • the second bracket (622) may include a first portion (811), a second portion (812), a third portion (813), a first screw fastening portion (814), and a second screw fastening portion (815).
  • the first portion (811) may overlap the first bracket (621) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the first portion (811) may at least overlap the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the second portion (812) may extend from the first portion (811) (e.g., one end of the first extension portion (811)) in a direction toward the front surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) (e.g., a positive direction of the z-coordinate axis).
  • the third portion (813) may extend from the first portion (811) (e.g., the other end of the first extension portion (811)) in a direction toward the front of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the second portion (812) may be spaced apart from the third portion (813) in a first direction (1)
  • the third portion (813) may be spaced apart from the second portion (812) in a second direction (2).
  • the second portion (812) and the third portion (813) may be substantially perpendicular to the first portion (811), and may be substantially parallel to each other, but are not limited thereto.
  • the first screw fastening portion (814) may extend from the second portion (812) and include a first screw hole (SH1).
  • the second screw fastening portion (815) may extend from the third portion (813) and include a second screw hole (SH3).
  • the first screw fastening portion (814) and/or the second screw fastening portion (815) may be perpendicular to the first portion (811), but is not limited thereto.
  • the first screw fastening portion (814) may extend from the second portion (812) in the first direction (1).
  • the second screw fastening portion (815) may extend from the third portion (813) in the second direction (2).
  • the first screw fastening portion (814) may be understood as a part included in the second portion (812), or the second portion (812) and the first screw fastening portion (814) may be understood as a first bridge.
  • the second screw fastening portion (815) may be understood as a part included in the third portion (813), or the third portion (813) and the second screw fastening portion (815) may be understood as a second bridge.
  • the second bracket (622) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the first portion (811), the second portion (812), the third portion (813), the first screw fastening portion (814), and the second screw fastening portion (815), but is not limited thereto.
  • the third bracket (623) may include a fourth portion (821), a fifth portion (822), a sixth portion (823), a third screw fastening portion (824), and a fourth screw fastening portion (825).
  • the fourth portion (821) may overlap the first bracket (621) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fourth portion (821) may overlap the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fifth portion (822) may extend from the fourth portion (821) (e.g., one end of the fourth portion (821)) in a direction toward the front surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) (e.g., a positive direction of the z-coordinate axis).
  • the sixth portion (823) may extend in a direction toward the front of the sliderable electronic device (1) from the fourth portion (821) (e.g., the other end of the fourth portion (821)).
  • the fifth portion (822) may be spaced apart from the sixth portion (823) in a first direction (1)
  • the sixth portion (823) may be spaced apart from the fifth portion (822) in a second direction (2).
  • the fifth portion (822) and the sixth portion (823) may be substantially perpendicular to the fourth portion (821), or may be substantially parallel to each other, but are not limited thereto.
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) may extend from the fifth portion (822) and include a third screw hole (SH3).
  • the fourth screw fastening portion (825) may extend from the sixth portion (823) and include a fourth screw hole (SH4).
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) and/or the fourth screw fastening portion (825) may be perpendicular to the fourth portion (821), but is not limited thereto.
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) may extend from the fifth portion (822) in the first direction (1).
  • the fourth screw fastening portion (825) may extend from the sixth portion (823) in the second direction (2).
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) may be understood as a part included in the fifth portion (822), or the fifth portion (822) and the third screw fastening portion (824) may be understood as a third bridge.
  • the fourth screw fastening portion (825) may be understood as a part included in the sixth portion (823), or the sixth portion (823) and the fourth screw fastening portion (825) may be understood as a fourth bridge.
  • the third racket (623) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including, but not limited to, the fourth portion (821), the fifth portion (822), the sixth portion (823), the third screw fastening portion (824), and the fifth screw fastening portion (825).
  • the first portion (811) of the second bracket (622) may include, but is not limited to, a first substantially flat planar portion.
  • the fourth portion (822) of the third bracket (623) may include, but is not limited to, a second substantially flat planar portion.
  • the first and second planar portions may be substantially orthogonal to a direction in which the front or rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces, but is not limited to this.
  • the first and second planar portions may be formed to have substantially the same thickness in a direction in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces, but is not limited to this. Either of the first and second planar portions may not protrude in a direction in which the front or rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces relative to the other planar portion, but is not limited to this.
  • the second bracket (622) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) to be jointed with the first bracket (621) through a first screw (S1) corresponding to the first screw hole (SH1) and a second screw (S2) corresponding to the second screw hole (SH2).
  • the third bracket (623) can be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) to be jointed with the first bracket (621) through a third screw (S3) corresponding to the third screw hole (SH3) and a fourth screw (S4) corresponding to the fourth screw hole (SH4).
  • the second bracket (622) When the second bracket (622) is coupled to the first support plate of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5), at least a portion of the second bracket (622) (e.g., the first portion (811), the second portion (812), and/or the third portion (813)) can be supported by the first bracket (621).
  • the third bracket (623) is coupled to the first support plate of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5)
  • at least a portion of the third bracket (623) (the fourth portion (821), the fifth portion (822), and/or the sixth portion (823)) can be supported by the first bracket (621).
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) are coupled to the first support plate (see FIGS.
  • the first frame (F1), the first portion (811) of the second bracket (622) and the fourth portion (821) of the third bracket (623) reduce or prevent the linear gear (64) from being disengaged from the bracket assembly (62) in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) (e.g., in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis), and the linear gear (64) can be maintained in engagement with the circular gear (63).
  • the linear gear (64) may include a first partial plate (also referred to as a first plate area) (6410) (see FIGS. 7, 11, and 12) and a second partial plate (also referred to as a second plate area) (6420) (see FIGS. 7, 11, and 12) extending from the first partial plate (6410).
  • the first partial plate (6410) and the second partial plate (6420) may overlap each other when viewed from above on the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the linear gear (64) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single plate comprising the first partial plate (6410) and the second partial plate (6420).
  • the second partial plate (6420) may protrude from the first partial plate (6410) in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the first part plate (6410) may protrude in both directions (e.g., in the positive and negative directions of the x-coordinate axis) in the third direction (3) with respect to the second part plate (6420), so that the linear gear (64) may include a first protrusion (P1) (see FIG. 7) and a second protrusion (P2) (see FIG. 7) by the first part plate (6410).
  • the linear gear (64) may include a first surface (64A) including a plurality of gear teeth, and a second surface (64B) and a third surface (64C) opposite to the first surface (64A).
  • the first surface (64A) may be substantially oriented toward the front surface of the sliderable electronic device (1), and the second surface (64B) and the third surface (64C) may be substantially oriented toward the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the first side (64A) and the second side (64B) may be formed by the first partial plate (6410).
  • the third side (64C) may be formed by the second partial plate (6420).
  • the third side (64C) may be positioned closer to the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) than the second side (64B).
  • the second side (64B) may be a surface area of the first partial plate (6410) that does not overlap with the second partial plate (6420) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • a portion of the second side (64B) may be provided (or formed) by the first protrusion (P1) and the second protrusion (P2).
  • the first partial plate (6410) of the linear gear (64) is inserted into the first bracket (621) of the bracket assembly (62) (e.g., the hollow portion (621) of FIG. 3), and the first bracket (621) can support the first partial plate (6410) in a third direction (3) so that the linear gear (64) can move linearly in the first direction (1) or the second direction (2) with respect to the circular gear (63).
  • the first protrusion (P1) and the second protrusion (P2) included in the first partial plate (6410) of the linear gear (64) can be supported by the first bracket (621).
  • the second part plate (6420) of the linear gear (64) can be disposed between the first part (811) included in the second bracket (622) of the bracket assembly (62) and the fourth part (821) included in the third bracket assembly (623) of the bracket assembly (62).
  • the first part (811) of the second bracket (622) and the fourth part (821) of the third bracket (623) can support the second part plate (6420) in the third direction (3) so that the linear gear (64) can move linearly in the first direction (1) or the second direction (2) with respect to the circular gear (63).
  • the third face (64C) of the linear gear (64) may not protrude in the direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) relative to the first portion (811) of the second bracket (622) and/or the fourth portion (821) of the third bracket (623), but is not limited thereto.
  • the first part (811) included in the second bracket (622) of the bracket assembly (62) may overlap the first protrusion (P1) of the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fourth part (821) included in the third bracket (623) of the bracket assembly (62) may overlap the second protrusion (P2) of the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the first part (811) of the second bracket (622) may serve as a first engaging part (also referred to as a first engaging structure) for the first protrusion (P1) of the linear gear (64), thereby restricting (or interfering with) the first protrusion (P1) from moving in a direction toward the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fourth part (821) of the third bracket (623) can serve as a second catch (also called a second catch structure) for the second protrusion (P2) of the linear gear (64), thereby restricting (or interfering with) the movement of the second protrusion (P2) toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the first anti-separation structure including the first part (811) of the second bracket (622) and the first protrusion (P1) of the linear gear (64), and the second anti-separation structure including the fourth part (821) of the third bracket (623) and the second protrusion (P2) of the linear gear (64) can support the linear gear (64) toward the circular gear (63) so that the linear gear (64) can be stably engaged with the circular gear (63).
  • the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) can be made separable from the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5), so that the linear gear (64) can be provided (or formed) in a state in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) is substantially separable from the circular gear (63) (or the sliderable electronic device (1)) in a direction in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) is facing.
  • the direction in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) is facing can be orthogonal to a sliding direction of the third frame (F3) (e.g., the first direction (1) or the second direction (2)) and orthogonal to a second rotational axis (D) for the circular gear (63).
  • the motor assembly (61) e.g., one or more gears of the gear structure (612)
  • a first operation of separating a structure e.g., a first guide rail (41), a second guide rail (42), a first LM guide (51), and a second LM guide (52)
  • a first frame (F1) see FIGS. 3 and 4
  • the third frame (F3) see FIGS.
  • the linear gear (64) is engaged with the circular gear (63) which is operatively connected to the broken motor assembly (61) which is substantially unable to rotate the second rotational axis (D)
  • a second operation of separating the linear gear (64) from the slidable electronic device (1) may be performed subsequent to separating the motor assembly (61) from the slidable electronic device (1).
  • the linear gear (64) may be separated from the third frame (F3) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) and the bracket assembly (62).
  • a bracket having an integral or single structure e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure including a first bracket (621), a second bracket (622), and a third bracket (623) is provided (or formed)
  • the linear gear (64) may need to be cut to separate the motor assembly (61) from the slideable electronic device (1) because the linear gear (64) is meshed with the circular gear (63) and cannot move in the first direction (1) or the second direction (2). Since the linear gear (64) is implemented to have rigidity or strength (or durability), cutting the linear gear (64) may not be easy. When cutting the linear gear (64), there may also be a possibility that damage may occur to surrounding electrical components or structural components.
  • the linear gear (64) is substantially detachable from the circular gear (63) (or the sliderable electronic device (1)) in a direction in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) is facing, which can improve the ease of detaching the linear gear (64) from the sliderable electronic device (1) for detaching the motor assembly (61) when the motor assembly (61) is damaged.
  • the first bracket (621) may include a fifth screw hole (SH5).
  • the first bracket (621) may be coupled to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) via a fifth screw (not shown separately) corresponding to the fifth screw hole (SH5).
  • the fifth screw hole (SH5) may be positioned so as not to overlap with the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fifth screw hole (SH5) may not overlap with the first screw hole (SH1) and the second screw hole (SH2) of the second bracket (622) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fifth screw hole (SH5) may not overlap with the third screw hole (SH3) and the fourth screw hole (SH4) of the second bracket (622) when viewed from above on the rear side of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the first bracket (621) may include a sixth screw fastening portion (830) (see FIG. 9) having a sixth screw hole (SH6) (see FIG. 9) aligned with a second screw hole (SH2) of the second bracket (622).
  • a sixth screw fastening portion (830) see FIG. 9 having a sixth screw hole (SH6) (see FIG. 9) aligned with a second screw hole (SH2) of the second bracket (622).
  • SH6 screw hole aligned with a second screw hole (SH2) of the second bracket (622).
  • the first bracket (621) and the second bracket (622) may be coupled together to a first support plate (F11) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) of the first frame (F1).
  • the first bracket (621) may include a seventh screw fastening portion (not shown) having a seventh screw hole aligned with the fourth screw hole (SH4) of the third bracket (623).
  • the fourth screw (S4) corresponding to the fourth screw hole (SH4) and the seventh screw hole the first bracket (621) and the third bracket (623) may be coupled together to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5).
  • the first screw fastening portion (814) of the second bracket (622) and the first corresponding fastening portion (e.g., a first boss including a female screw) of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the first screw fastening portion (814) may be provided (or formed) such that the first rotational center line (not shown separately) of the first screw (S1) is substantially parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when the first screw (S1) is screwed (screwing) or unscrewing (unscrewing) with respect to the first screw (S1).
  • the first screw (S1) may be substantially rotated about the first rotational center line by a screwdriver.
  • first screw fastening portion (814) of the second bracket (622) and the first corresponding fastening portion of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the first screw fastening portion (814) may be provided (or formed) so that the first rotational center line of the first screw (S1) is not parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the first screw (S1).
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) of the second bracket (622) and the third corresponding fastening portion (e.g., a third boss including a female screw) of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the third screw fastening portion (824) may be provided (or formed) such that the third rotational center line (not shown separately) of the third screw (S3) is substantially parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when the third screw (S3) is screwed or unscrewed.
  • the third screw (S3) can be substantially rotated about the third rotational center line by a screwdriver.
  • a third screw fastening portion (824) of the second bracket (622) and a third corresponding fastening portion of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the third screw fastening portion (824) may be provided (or formed) so that the third rotational center line of the third screw (S3) is not parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the third screw (S3).
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) of the second bracket (622), the sixth screw fastening portion (830) of the first bracket (621) (see FIG. 9), and the second corresponding fastening portion (e.g., a second boss including a female screw) of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the third screw fastening (824) and the sixth screw fastening portion (830) may be provided (or formed) so that the second rotational center line (not shown separately) of the second screw (S2) is substantially parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the second screw (S2).
  • the second screw (S2) When screw fastening or unfastening the second screw (S2), the second screw (S2) may be substantially rotated about the second rotational center line by a screwdriver.
  • the third screw fastening portion (824) of the second bracket (622), the sixth screw fastening portion (830) of the first bracket (621) (see FIG. 9), and the second corresponding fastening portion of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the third screw fastening (824) and the sixth screw fastening portion (830) may be provided (or formed) so that the second rotational center line of the second screw (S2) is not parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the second screw (S2).
  • the fourth screw fastening portion (825) of the second bracket (622), the seventh screw fastening portion of the first bracket (621), and the fourth corresponding fastening portion (e.g., a fourth boss including a female screw) of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the fourth screw fastening (825) and the seventh screw fastening portion may be provided (or formed) such that the fourth rotational center line (not shown separately) of the fourth screw (S4) is substantially parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the fourth screw (S4).
  • the fourth screw (S4) can be substantially rotated about the fourth rotational center line by a screwdriver.
  • the fourth screw fastening portion (825) of the second bracket (622), the seventh screw fastening portion of the first bracket (621), and the fourth corresponding fastening portion of the first frame (F1) corresponding to the fourth screw fastening (825) and the seventh screw fastening portion may be provided (or formed) so that the fourth rotational center line of the fourth screw (S4) is not parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces when screw fastening or unfastening the fourth screw (S4).
  • the motor assembly (61) can remain coupled to the first support plate (F11) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) of the first frame (F1) by the fifth screw.
  • the first screw (S1), the second screw (S2), the third screw (S3), and the fourth screw (S4) may not overlap the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fact that the first screw (S1), the second screw (S2), the third screw (S3), and the fourth screw (S4) do not overlap the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) may provide a working space for a screwdriver to facilitate screw fastening or screw unfastening while reducing interference with the linear gear (64).
  • the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and/or the third bracket (623) may be formed of a metallic material.
  • the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and/or the third bracket (623) may be formed of, for example, titanium, an amorphous alloy, or stainless steel.
  • the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and/or the third bracket (623) may be formed of, for example, magnesium, a magnesium alloy, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, a zinc alloy, or a copper alloy.
  • the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and/or the third bracket (623) may be formed of various other metallic materials.
  • the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and/or the third bracket (623) may be formed of a non-metallic material, such as an engineering plastic.
  • any one of the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), and the third bracket (623) may be formed of the same or different material as any other one of the brackets.
  • the position or number of screw holes included in the first bracket (621), the second bracket (622), or the third bracket (623) is not limited to the illustrated example.
  • bracket assembly (62) may be provided (or formed) in other forms that are not limited to the illustrated example so as to enable the linear gear (64) to be easily separated from the circular gear (63) simply by separating the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) from the first frame (F1) while stably or rigidly connecting the motor assembly (61) to the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5).
  • a bracket having an integral or single structure may be provided (or formed) in place of the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623).
  • brackets may be provided (or formed) that is not limited to the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623) for the first bracket (621).
  • the second bracket (622) and/or the third bracket (623) may be implemented to be coupled to the first bracket (621) and/or the first support plate (F11) of the first frame (F1) through snap-fit fastening.
  • the snap-fit fastening may be, for example, a fastening structure that resiliently couples interlocking elements.
  • the linear gear (64) may extend from a first end (641) to a second end (642) (see FIG. 9) in a first direction (1) and may include a plurality of gear teeth linearly arranged in the first direction (1).
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) may be coupled with a third frame (F3) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5).
  • the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) may be configured to interfere with the bracket assembly (62) to restrict movement of the linear gear (64) in the first direction (1) with respect to the bracket assembly (62).
  • the interference of the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) and the bracket assembly (62) may reduce or prevent the linear gear (64) from being disengaged from the bracket assembly (62) in the first direction (1).
  • the interference of the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) and the bracket assembly (62) may restrict a distance that the third frame (F3) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) moves in the first direction (1) with respect to the first frame (F1) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5).
  • the second bracket (622) and/or the third bracket (623) of the bracket assembly (62) may provide (or form) a catch (also referred to as a catch structure) for the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) to interfere with movement of the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) in the first direction (1).
  • the second end (642) of the linear gear (64) may include a catch counterpart, such as a protrusion or a hook, corresponding to the catch by the second bracket (622) and/or the third bracket (623).
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) can be configured to be separated from the third frame (F3) (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) substantially in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a third frame (F3), a linear gear (64), and a fixing member (1200). Descriptions of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.
  • the third frame (F3) may include a support wall (1100) for connection with a first end (641) of the linear gear (64).
  • the support wall (1100) may include a recess (also referred to as a groove) (1110) having a fine shape in a direction toward which the front of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) may be inserted into the recess (1110) of the support wall (1100).
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) may be configured to fit into the recess (1110) of the support wall (1100), for example.
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) may be configured to be inserted into the recess (1110) of the support wall (1100) in a direction toward which the front of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) can restrict the linear gear (64) from moving in the first direction (1) and the second direction (2) with respect to the third frame (F3).
  • the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) may include a sixth support surface (1101) substantially facing the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) and a seventh support surface (1102) substantially facing in the second direction (2).
  • the recess (1110) may be positioned corresponding to the sixth support surface (1101) of the support wall (1100).
  • the sixth support surface (1101) and the seventh support surface (1102) may be substantially vertical, but are not limited thereto.
  • the fixing member (1200) may be coupled to the third frame (F3) via a screw fastening corresponding to the eighth screw (S8) and a ninth screw (S9).
  • the fixing member (1200) may include an eighth screw hole (not separately illustrated) corresponding to the eighth screw (S8) and a ninth screw hole (not separately illustrated) corresponding to the ninth screw (S9).
  • the supporting wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) may include two corresponding fastening portions (e.g., bosses including female screws) (not separately illustrated) corresponding to the eighth screw (S8) and the ninth screw (S9).
  • the position or number of screws for coupling the fixing member (1200) to the third frame (F3) is not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the fixing member (1200) coupled to the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) can restrict the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) from being disengaged in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) can be substantially in a state where it can be separated from the third frame (F3) in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the fixing member (1200) may include a seventh portion (1210) and an eighth portion (1220) extending to or connected to the seventh portion (1210).
  • the seventh portion (1210) of the fixing member (1200) may be disposed on a sixth support surface (1101) included in a support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3).
  • the seventh portion (1210) of the fixing member (1200) may be provided (or formed) in a flat surface or plate shape facing the sixth support surface (1101) of the third frame (F3), but is not limited thereto.
  • the eighth portion (1220) of the fixing member (1200) may be disposed on a seventh support surface (1102) included in the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3).
  • the eighth part (1220) of the fixed member (1200) may be provided (or formed) in the form of a flat surface or plate facing the seventh support surface (1102) of the third frame (F3), but is not limited thereto.
  • the fixed member (1200) may include an opening (1230).
  • the opening (1230) may extend, for example, from the seventh portion (1210) to the eighth portion (1220).
  • the linear gear (64) may pass through the opening (1230) of the fixed member (1200).
  • an eighth screw hole (not separately illustrated) corresponding to the eighth screw (S8) and a ninth screw hole (not separately illustrated) corresponding to the ninth screw (S9) may be formed in the seventh portion (1210) of the fixing member (1200).
  • the eighth rotational center line (not separately illustrated) of the eighth screw (S8) and the ninth rotational center line (not separately illustrated) of the ninth screw (S9) may be provided (or formed) to be substantially parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces.
  • the eighth screw (S8) may be substantially rotated by a screwdriver about the eighth rotational center line.
  • the ninth screw (S9) When screw-fastening or screw-releasing the ninth screw (S9), the ninth screw (S9) can be substantially rotated by a screwdriver about the ninth rotation center line.
  • an eighth screw hole corresponding to the eighth screw (S8) and a ninth screw hole corresponding to the ninth screw (S9) can be formed in the eighth part (1220) of the fixing member (1200).
  • the eighth rotation center line of the eighth screw (S8) and the ninth rotation center line of the ninth screw (S9) can be provided (or formed) to be substantially parallel to the first direction (1) (or the second direction (2)).
  • the first example can provide a working space for a screwdriver that can facilitate screw fastening or screw loosening while reducing interference with surrounding components, regardless of the relative positions between the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3), as compared to the second example.
  • the space between the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) and the first frame (F1) varies depending on the relative positions of the first frame (F1) and the third frame (F3), it may be difficult to stably provide a working space for the screwdriver.
  • the eighth rotation center line (not shown separately) of the eighth screw (S8) and the ninth rotation center line (not shown separately) of the ninth screw (S9) may be configured not to be parallel to the direction in which the front or rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces and not to be parallel to the first direction (1).
  • the fixing member (1200) may be provided (or formed) in a form in which the eighth part (1220) is omitted.
  • the recess (1110) included in the support wall (1100) of the third frame (F3) may be omitted.
  • the first end (641) of the linear gear (64) may be configured to be at least partially disposed between the fixing member (1200) and the sixth support surface (1101) of the support wall (1100) and to be coupled to the support wall (1100) through screw fastening together with the fixing member (1200).
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first frame (F1), a third frame (F3), a bracket (1400), a motor assembly (61), a circular gear (63) (see FIG. 6), a linear gear (64), and an FPCB (65). Descriptions of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.
  • a bracket (1400) may connect a motor assembly (61) and a first frame (F1).
  • the bracket (1400) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure).
  • the motor assembly (61) may be fixed to the bracket (1400) and coupled to the first frame (F1) through screw fastening.
  • the bracket (1400) may include a plurality of screw holes (1401, 1402, 1403) for screw fastening.
  • the first frame (F1) may include a plurality of fastening portions (1301, 1302, 1303) (e.g., bosses including female screws) aligned with the plurality of screw holes (1401, 1402, 1403).
  • the positions or number of the plurality of screw holes (1401, 1402, 1403) are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the plurality of screw holes (1401, 1402, 1403) may not overlap with the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the plurality of screws (not shown separately) corresponding to the plurality of screw holes may not overlap with the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1).
  • the fact that the plurality of screws do not overlap with the linear gear (64) when viewed from above on the rear surface of the sliderable electronic device (1) may provide a working space for a screwdriver that can facilitate screw fastening or screw unfastening while reducing interference with the linear gear (64).
  • the first frame (F1) may include at least one protrusion (e.g., protrusion (1310)).
  • the at least one protrusion (1310) may be fitted into at least one recessed portion formed in the bracket (1400).
  • the at least one protrusion and the at least one recessed portion may allow the bracket (1400) to be stably positioned on the first frame (F1).
  • the at least one protrusion and the at least one recessed portion may reinforce a stable connection between the bracket (1400) and the first frame (F1) in a situation where a screw fastening position between the bracket (1400) and the first frame (F1) is restricted.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) taken along line H-H' of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a portion of a sliderable electronic device (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the slideable electronic device (1) may include a first frame (F1), a third frame (F3), a motor assembly (61), a bracket (1600), a circular gear (63), a linear gear (64), and an FPCB (65). Descriptions of some components that are the same as those in the previous embodiment may not be repeated.
  • the first face (64A) of the linear gear (64) including a plurality of gear teeth may face in the direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1).
  • the bracket (1600) may connect the motor assembly (61) and the first frame (F1).
  • the bracket (1600) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure).
  • the motor assembly (61) may be fixed to the bracket (1600) and coupled to the first frame (F1) through screw fastening.
  • the bracket (1600) may include a plurality of screw holes (1601, 1603) for screw fastening. The positions or numbers of the plurality of screw holes (1601, 1603) are not limited to the illustrated examples.
  • the bracket (1600) may include a recessed portion (1602) configured to be fit into a protrusion (e.g., protrusion (1310) of FIG. 13) provided (or formed) on the first frame (F1) (see FIG. 3).
  • the protrusion and recessed portion (1602) may allow the bracket (1600) to be stably positioned on the first frame (F1) (see FIG. 3).
  • the protrusion and recessed portion (1602) may reinforce a stable connection between the bracket (1600) and the first frame (F1) (see FIG. 3) in a situation where the screw fastening position between the bracket (1600) and the first frame (F1) (see FIG. 3) is restricted.
  • the position or number of the coupling structure including the protrusion and recessed portion (1602) is not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the bracket (1600) when the screw fastening to the bracket (1600) is released, the bracket (1600) may be configured to be detachable in a direction in which the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces with respect to the linear gear (64).
  • the circular gear (63) coupled to the second rotational axis (D) rotatably supported by the bracket (1600) may mesh with the linear gear (64).
  • the bracket (1600) may include a recess (1610).
  • the linear gear (64) may be inserted into the recess (1610) of the bracket (1600).
  • the recess (1610) of the bracket (1600) is connected to a hollow portion of the bracket (1600) where the circular gear (63) is positioned (e.g., the hollow portion (621) of FIG. 3), and the linear gear (64) and the circular gear (63) may mesh with each other.
  • the recess (1610) of the bracket (1600) allows the combination of the bracket (1600) and the linear gear (64) to have a slim structure, while positioning the linear gear (64) closer to the circular gear (63) so that the linear gear (64) can mesh with the circular gear (63).
  • a slidable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device (1)) includes a first housing (e.g., a first housing (111)), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (112)), a motor assembly (e.g., a motor assembly (61)), a circular gear (e.g., a circular gear (63)), a linear gear (e.g., a linear gear (64)), and a bracket assembly (e.g., a bracket assembly (62)).
  • the second housing may be slidable relative to the first housing.
  • the motor assembly may be coupled to the first housing and may provide a driving force for sliding the second housing.
  • the circular gear is drivably connected to the motor assembly.
  • the linear gear is coupled to the second housing.
  • the bracket assembly is configured to connect the motor assembly and the first housing.
  • the bracket assembly includes a first bracket coupled to the motor assembly and the first housing.
  • the bracket assembly includes at least one second bracket (e.g., a second bracket (622) and a third bracket (623)) detachably coupled to a first bracket.
  • the first bracket and the at least one second bracket are configured such that a circular gear and a linear gear are kept in meshed state with each other.
  • the at least one second bracket and the linear gear are configured to be detachable from the first bracket in a first direction (e.g., a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)) that is orthogonal to a sliding direction of the second housing (e.g., a first direction (1) or a second direction (2)) and orthogonal to a rotational axis of the circular gear (e.g., a second rotational axis (D)).
  • a first direction e.g., a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)
  • a sliding direction of the second housing e.g., a first direction (1) or a second direction (2)
  • a rotational axis of the circular gear e.g., a second rotational axis (D)
  • a linear gear (e.g., linear gear (64)) may include an end (e.g., a first end (641)) connected to a second housing (e.g., a second housing (112)).
  • the end (e.g., the first end (641)) of the linear gear may be configured to be separable in a first direction (e.g., a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • a sliderable electronic device may include a fixing member (e.g., a fixing member (1200)) coupled to a second housing (e.g., a second housing (112)).
  • An end (e.g., a first end (641)) of a linear gear e.g., a linear gear (64)
  • a first direction e.g., a direction toward the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1)
  • the second housing (e.g., the second housing (112)) may include a recess (e.g., the recess (1110)) configured to receive an end (e.g., the first end (641)) of a linear gear (e.g., the linear gear (64)).
  • a recess e.g., the recess (1110)
  • an end e.g., the first end (641)
  • a linear gear e.g., the linear gear (64)
  • a fixing member e.g., fixing member (1200)
  • a second housing e.g., housing (112)
  • at least one screw e.g., eighth screw (S8) and ninth screw (S9)
  • a rotational center line of the at least one screw may be parallel to a first direction (e.g., a direction in which the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces).
  • a first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (621)) may include a plurality of first screw holes for screw fastening to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (111)).
  • At least one second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623)) may include a plurality of second screw holes for screw fastening to the first housing.
  • Some of the plurality of first screw holes may be aligned with some of the plurality of second screw holes (e.g., the second screw hole (SH2) and the fourth screw hole (SH4)).
  • a linear gear (e.g., the linear gear (64)) may be configured to be separated in a first direction (e.g., in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • a sliderable electronic device may include a flexible display module (e.g., a flexible display module (12)) configured to form a screen of the sliderable electronic device.
  • the flexible display module may include a first region (e.g., a first region (121)) disposed in a first housing (e.g., a first housing (111)) and a second region (e.g., a second region (122)) extending from the first region.
  • the second region of the flexible display module includes a curved portion (e.g., a curved portion (CP)), and a position of the curved portion may change according to sliding of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (112)).
  • One surface (e.g., a first surface (64A)) of a linear gear (e.g., a linear gear (64)) on which a plurality of gear teeth are formed may face in a direction in which the screen faces.
  • At least one second bracket may include a first partial bracket (e.g., the second bracket (622)) and a second partial bracket (e.g., the third bracket (623)) spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the third direction (3)) parallel to a rotational axis (e.g., the second rotational axis (D)) of a circular gear (e.g., the circular gear (63)).
  • a first partial bracket e.g., the second bracket (622)
  • a second partial bracket e.g., the third bracket (623) spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the third direction (3)) parallel to a rotational axis (e.g., the second rotational axis (D)) of a circular gear (e.g., the circular gear (63)).
  • a linear gear (e.g., linear gear (64)) may include a first partial plate (e.g., first partial plate (6410)) including a plurality of gear teeth, and a second partial plate (e.g., second partial plate (6420)) extending from the first partial plate in a first direction (e.g., in a direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • the first partial plate may include a first protrusion (e.g., first protrusion (P1)) and a second protrusion (e.g., second protrusion (P2)) that protrude on both sides in a second direction (e.g., third direction (3)) with respect to the second partial plate.
  • a first partial bracket (e.g., second bracket (622)) may restrict the first protrusion from moving in the first direction (e.g., in the direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • the second part bracket e.g., the third bracket (623)
  • the second part bracket may be configured to restrict the second protrusion from moving in the first direction (e.g., toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • a first partial plate (e.g., a first partial plate (6410)) of a linear gear (e.g., a linear gear (64)) may be inserted into a first bracket (e.g., a first bracket (621)) and supported by the first bracket so as to linearly move in a sliding direction (e.g., a first direction (1) or a second direction (2)) of a second housing (e.g., a second housing (112)).
  • a first bracket e.g., a first bracket (621)
  • a second housing e.g., a second housing (112)
  • the first partial bracket (e.g., a second bracket (622)) may include a first portion (e.g., a first portion (811)) configured to restrict a first protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion (P1)) of the linear gear (e.g., a linear gear (64)) from moving in the first direction (e.g., a direction toward the rear of the slidable electronic device (1)).
  • a first protrusion e.g., a first protrusion (P1)
  • P1 first protrusion of the linear gear
  • first direction e.g., a direction toward the rear of the slidable electronic device (1)
  • the second part bracket (e.g., the third bracket (623)) may include a second part (e.g., the fourth part (821)) configured to restrict the second protrusion (e.g., the second protrusion (P2)) of the linear gear from moving in a first direction (e.g., toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • the second part plate (e.g., the second part plate (6420)) of the linear gear may be positioned between the first part of the first part bracket and the second part of the second part bracket.
  • the first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (621)) may be configured to support a rotational axis (e.g., a second rotational axis (D)) of a circular gear (e.g., a circular gear (63)).
  • a rotational axis e.g., a second rotational axis (D)
  • a circular gear e.g., a circular gear (63)
  • At least one second bracket may be coupled to the first housing (e.g., the first housing (111)) via at least one screw (e.g., the first screw (S1), the second screw (S2), the third screw (S3), and the fourth screw (S4)).
  • a rotational center line of the at least one screw may be parallel to a first direction (e.g., a direction in which the rear of the slideable electronic device (1) faces).
  • At least one second bracket may be coupled to the first housing (e.g., the first housing (111)) via at least one screw (e.g., the first screw (S1), the second screw (S2), the third screw (S3), and the fourth screw (S4)).
  • the at least one screw may not overlap a linear gear (e.g., the linear gear (64)) in a first direction (e.g., the direction toward the rear of the slideable electronic device (1)).
  • the first direction (e.g., the direction in which the rear of the sliderable electronic device (1) faces) may be opposite to the direction in which the screen of the sliderable electronic device (e.g., the sliderable electronic device (1)) faces.
  • At least one second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (622) and the third bracket (623)) may be formed of a different material than the first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (621)).

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Divers modes de réalisation de la présente divulgation concernent un dispositif électronique pouvant coulisser. Le dispositif électronique pouvant coulisser comprend : un premier boîtier ; un second boîtier pouvant coulisser par rapport au premier boîtier ; un ensemble moteur accouplé au premier boîtier et conçu pour fournir de l'énergie d'entraînement pour le coulissement du second boîtier ; un engrenage circulaire relié par entraînement à l'ensemble moteur ; un engrenage linéaire relié au second boîtier ; et un ensemble support conçu pour relier l'ensemble moteur et le premier boîtier, l'ensemble support comprenant un premier support accouplé à l'ensemble moteur et au premier boîtier, et au moins un second support accouplé de manière amovible au premier support. Le premier support et le ou les seconds supports sont configurés de telle sorte que l'engrenage circulaire et l'engrenage linéaire restent engrenés l'un avec l'autre. Le ou les seconds supports et l'engrenage linéaire sont configurés pour être séparables du premier support dans une première direction perpendiculaire à la direction de coulissement du second boîtier et perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation de l'engrenage circulaire.
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