CN105551384A - Hook face display and movable electronic equipment containing the hook face display - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a curved display and a mobile electronic device including the curved display. A curved display comprising: an outer protective layer having an edge at least a portion of which has a curvature; an opaque layer disposed at said edge of the outer protective layer; and a panel module layer arranged below the opaque layer comprising Electrode trace area.

Description

Curved display and mobile electronic device including the curved display

technical field

Aspects of the exemplary embodiments relate to an electronic device having a curved display area.

Background technique

Conventional electronic devices such as smartphones provide flat screens associated with various user functions.

In order to extend the display area of such a conventional electronic device, the size of the flat display area should be increased, resulting in an increase in the overall size of the electronic device. Such an increase in size degrades the portability of electronic devices, especially mobile electronic devices such as smartphones.

Contents of the invention

Aspects of the exemplary embodiments are directed to providing a display having a curved display area so as to extend the display area while maintaining a certain size, and an electronic device including the same.

According to an aspect of the exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile electronic device (which may also be described as a display assembly), the mobile electronic device includes a display and a casing, the display includes a planar area and a curved area, and the curved area an area disposed at an end of the display, the housing disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond the edge of the curved area, wherein the display includes: an outer protective layer having a shape conforming to the planar area and the curved area; opaque layer, at said end of the display, disposed under the peripheral edge of the curved surface area of the outer protective layer; and a panel module, having a non-display area disposed below the opaque layer, and the opaque layer covers the entire non-display area.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile (or, in other words, portable) electronic device including a display (which may also be described as a display assembly) and a housing, the display including a planar area and the curved area; the housing is disposed along the periphery of the display, at least a portion of the housing protrudes beyond the edge of the curved area, wherein the display includes: an outer protective layer having a shape consistent with the planar area and the curved area; and a panel module disposed on Below the outer protective layer, wherein the ends of the curved areas of the panel modules extend beyond the ends of the curved areas of the outer protective layer.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile electronic device including: a display assembly having a planar portion and a curved portion extending from and along an edge of the planar portion and a housing (which may also be described as a housing) arranged to support (ie, directly or indirectly via one or more intermediate members) the display assembly (and, for example, extend around the perimeter or periphery of the display assembly) , at least part of the housing protrudes outwardly from (or beyond) the edge of the curved portion (eg, in a direction perpendicular to at least part of the curved portion), wherein the display assembly includes: a protective layer (eg, a transparent protective layer ) or a member having a flat portion and a curved portion, the flat portion being the outer surface of the flat portion, the curved portion being the outer surface of the curved portion; an opaque portion (which may also be described as an opaque portion, member, layer , or coating) arranged under the protective layer and extending along the edge portion of the curved portion; and a display module (which may also be described as a panel module) having a display area (for example, capable of displaying text and/or graphic display area) and a non-display area (for example, a non-display area where text or graphics cannot be displayed), wherein the non-display area is arranged below the opaque portion so that when the display assembly is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the plane portion, The opaque portion at least partially (and, in some embodiments, completely) obscures non-display areas from view.

According to an aspect of the exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile electronic device, the mobile electronic device includes a curved display, the curved display includes: a curved display panel module, the curved display module includes a rear panel parallel to the mobile electronic device a planar area of the surface and a curved area connected to the planar area, the curved area including an electrode trace area disposed at an end of the curved area; an outer protective layer disposed on the curved display panel module, and an opaque layer interposed on the electrode Between the trace area and the outer protective layer, the opaque layer is arranged so that the electrode trace area is not visible relative to a direction perpendicular to the planar area.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile electronic device comprising: a display assembly having a planar portion and a curved portion; and a housing arranged to support the display assembly (for example, along the and/or disposed around the periphery or periphery of the display assembly), at least a portion of the housing protrudes outwardly from (or extends beyond) the edge of the curved portion (eg, at a distance perpendicular to at least part of the curved portion) direction), wherein the display assembly includes: a protective layer or member (eg, a transparent protective layer) having a flat portion and a curved portion, the outer surface of the flat portion providing the planar portion, and the outer surface of the curved portion providing the curved surface portion; and a display module (or panel module) disposed under the protective layer, wherein the end (or edge) of the panel module extends beyond the end (or edge) of the curved portion of the protective layer.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a movable (portable) electronic device comprising: a display including a planar area and a curved area ( That is, the planar region and the curved region are integrated), the curved region is curved toward one side of the planar region, the curved region has a size smaller than that of the planar region; and the casing is arranged along the edge of the display, at least a part of the casing protrudes a surface beyond the curved area, wherein the display includes: an outer protective layer formed into a shape corresponding to the shape of the planar area and the curved area; an opaque area disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved area under the outer protective layer; and a panel module , set under the outer protective layer, the panel module includes a display area and a non-display area, the display area is set on the plane area and a part of the curved surface area, and the non-display area is set on other parts of the curved surface area, wherein the opaque layer is related to the curved surface area The vertical direction of the planar area at the edge covers the entirety of the non-display area.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a movable (portable) electronic device comprising: a display assembly having an outer surface including a planar portion and a a curved portion extending (seamlessly) curved in one direction from a face of the planar portion, the curved portion having a size smaller than that of the planar portion; and a casing arranged to support the display assembly (for example, along set along the edge of the display assembly), at least a portion of the housing protrudes outwardly from or beyond the curved portion, wherein the display assembly includes: a protective member (eg, an outer protective layer) having a flat portion and a curved portion (these portions is an integral part of the protective member), the outer surface of the flat portion provides the planar portion, the outer surface of the curved portion provides the curved portion; an opaque portion (e.g., an opaque region, layer, member or coating), configured to Close to the edge of the curved portion and under the protective member; and a display module (for example, a panel module) disposed under the protective member, the display module includes a display area and a non-display area, the display area is disposed below the flat portion and at the edge of the curved portion Under one portion, the non-display area is disposed under the remainder of the curved portion, wherein the opaque portion is arranged such that when the display assembly is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the planar portion, the opaque portion is at least partially (and, in some implementations In this example, completely) obscure (ie, cover) the non-display area from view.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a front side of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 1B is a diagram of a side of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of one side of a curved portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of one side of a curved portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a second curved surface support part according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a front view of a portion of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an exploded view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of elements of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5 illustrates a dropped state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 illustrates a case on which a display is placed according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a reinforcing member is provided according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 8 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a shock absorbing member is provided according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of the shape of a curved surface portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device having a symmetrical curved surface structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 11 illustrates a reinforcement structure of an electronic device having a symmetrical curved surface structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 12 illustrates a wearable device including a curved display area according to an exemplary embodiment.

detailed description

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to specific exemplary embodiments, but includes various modifications, equivalents and/or replacements of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. With respect to the description of the figures, like reference numerals may refer to like elements.

As used herein, the terms "has", "may have", "include", "may include" or "comprising" indicate the presence of corresponding features (eg, numbers, functions, operations or elements) and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

The term "A or B", "at least one of A and/or B" or "one or more of A and/or B" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. For example, the terms "A or B," "at least one of A and B," or "at least one of A or B" may mean that (1) includes at least one of A, (2) includes at least one of B, and (3) includes All cases of at least one A and at least one B.

The terms "first" and "second" used herein may modify various elements regardless of order and/or priority, but do not limit the elements. Such terms may be used to distinguish one element from another. For example, "first user device" and "second user device" may denote different user devices regardless of order or priority. For example, a first element could be termed a second element and vice versa without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

It will be understood that when an element (eg, a first element) is referred to as being "operably or communicatively coupled or connected" to or "operably or communicatively coupled or connected" to another element (eg, a second element) When, the certain element may be directly coupled to the other element, or coupled to the other element via another element (for example, a third element). However, when an element (eg, a first element) is referred to as being "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another element (eg, a second element), between the element and the other element There are no intervening elements (eg, third elements).

The term "configured (or configured) to" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "adapted to", "capable of", "designed to", "adapted to", "for" or "capable of" . The term "configured (or set) to" may not necessarily have the meaning of "specially designed to". In some contexts, the term "means configured to" may mean that the means "may perform" with other means or elements. For example, the term "a processor configured (or configured) to perform A, B, and C" may refer to a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) for performing the corresponding operations or for executing a program stored in a storage device. A general-purpose processor (for example, a CPU or an application processor) for at least one item of software or programs to perform corresponding operations.

The terms used herein are not used to limit the present disclosure, but to describe specific exemplary embodiments. Terms in a singular form may include plural forms unless otherwise specified. The terms used herein, including technical terms or scientific terms, have the same meanings as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly used terms defined in dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same or similar meanings as those defined in the prior art in context, and should not be interpreted as idealized or excessive forms of meaning unless otherwise clearly defined. Depending on circumstances, even the terms defined herein should not be interpreted such as excluding exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

Electronic devices according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include smartphones, tablet personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, videophones, e-book readers, desktop PCs, laptop PCs, notebook computers, personal digital assistants ( PDA), portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, mobile medical device, camera and wearable device (e.g., smart glasses, head mounted device (HMD), electronic decoration, electronic bracelet, electronic necklace, electronic accessories (appcessory), electronic tattoo or smart watch).

In some exemplary embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance. Smart home appliances may include, for example, TVs, DVD players, stereos, refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, air purifiers, set-top boxes, home automation control panels, security control panels, TV boxes (e.g., Samsung HomeSync ^™ , Apple TV ^(TM) or GoogleTV ^(TM ), game console (eg, Xbox ^(TM) , PlayStation ^(TM ), electronic dictionary, electronic key, camcorder, and electronic picture frame.

In another exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may include various medical devices (for example, various portable medical measuring devices: blood glucose measuring device, heart rate measuring device, blood pressure measuring device or body temperature measuring device, Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) , magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), scanners or ultrasound devices), navigation devices, global positioning system (GPS) receivers, accident data recorders (EDR), flight data recorders (FDR), Vehicle infotainment units, electronics for boats (e.g., navigation systems or gyrocompasses), avionics, safety devices, car head units, industrial or home robots, automated teller machines (ATMs), store point-of-sale management systems ( POS) and IoT devices (e.g. light bulbs, various sensors, electrical or gas meters, sprinklers, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, ovens, fitness equipment, hot water tanks, heaters or boilers) at least one.

According to an exemplary embodiment, electronic devices may include at least one of furniture or buildings/structures, electronic boards, electronic signature receiving devices, projectors, and measuring instruments (eg, water, electricity, gas, or wave meters). In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may be one or a combination of the above-mentioned apparatuses. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may be a flexible device. Electronic devices according to the present disclosure are not limited to the above devices, and may include new electronic devices as technology develops.

Hereinafter, electronic devices according to exemplary embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The term "user" as used herein may refer to a person using an electronic device or may refer to a device using an electronic device (eg, a man-made electronic device).

FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a front side of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

The electronic device 100 as described below may include a case (eg, housing). The case may include an opening (e.g., at at least one of an edge region and a central region of the electronic device 100) having a direction in a first direction (e.g., relative to the front side of the electronic device 100) in at least a portion of the surface of the case. The first side (for example, the curved portion) that extends in the direction of the right or left edge of . The electronic device 100 may include a substantially transparent outer protective layer or member (eg, glass) including a first edge (eg, glass) disposed within the opening and extending in a first direction while adjacent to the first side. edge of the outer cover). The outer protective layer edge may be a curved surface, also described here below as the first curved surface. The electronic device 100 may include a panel module layer (which may also be described as a display module) having a second edge (eg, an edge of the panel module) disposed within the opening, curved to align with the first curved surface. Conformal and extending in a first direction while adjacent to the first side. The panel module layer may be a flexible panel module layer including a non-display area not displaying an image, extending in a first direction along the second edge and having a first width in a perpendicular direction to the first direction. Additionally, the electronic device 100 may include an opaque layer (or other opaque component, member, or coating) disposed within the opening, the opaque layer being interposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module layer. The opaque layer may extend in a first direction while being adjacent to the first side, and the opaque layer may include a second width in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second width of the opaque layer may have a size such that at least a portion of the non-display area in the direction of the first width is covered by the opaque layer. The opaque layer may include, for example, a black matrix.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the panel module layer may include a first surface facing the outer protective layer and a second surface facing away from the outer protective layer, and the electronic device 100 may further include a sealing layer (for example, a protective layer) on the side of the second surface. member).

The electronic device 100 may further include a touch sensing layer (eg, a touch sheet or a screen) that is curved to conform to the first curved surface. The touch sensing layer may have a third edge (eg, an edge of the touch sheet) adjacent to the first edge and interposed between the outer protective layer and the display layer. In the electronic device 100, the outer protective layer further includes a substantially planar second surface extending from the first curved surface. Furthermore, in the electronic device 100, the opaque layer may be provided to also cover a portion of the display area of the panel module layer adjacent to the non-display area.

Referring to FIG. 1A , an electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment may include a display or display assembly 150 (eg, including an outer protective layer, a flexible (or partially curved or curved) panel module layer (eg, including a touch sensing layer ( touch sheet), or the touch sensing layer is provided separately) and opaque layer), at least one side edge of which has a curved shape (or curved display area); speaker 143, which is arranged on one or more sides of the display; button 141; and a housing 200 (eg, a housing).

The display 150 (eg, at least one of glass (eg, outer protective layer), panel module (eg, panel module layer or flexible/curved panel module layer), electromagnetic induction panel, and heat sink) may include, for example, a first curved portion Or part 151 , planar part or part 153 and second curved part or part 155 . The first curved portion 151 and the second curved portion 155 may have different curvatures. According to an exemplary embodiment, the area of the first curved surface part 151 may be smaller than the area of the second curved surface part 155 . According to various embodiments, the first curved surface portion 151 and the second curved surface portion 155 may have the same curvature and may be symmetrically arranged about the center line of the planar portion 153 . Edges of the first and second curved surface parts 151 and 155 may be supported by one side of the case 200 . An opaque layer disposed under the outer protective layer and a non-display area disposed at an edge of the panel module may be vertically aligned at an edge of at least one of the first and second curved surface parts 151 and 155 . Accordingly, the display area of the extended panel module may be disposed at an outermost edge of at least one of the first and second curved surface parts 151 and 155 .

The case 200 may be generally shaped like a polygon (eg, quadrangle, rectangle), and may cover (or, in other words, surround, engage, hold, or protect) the exterior of the display 150 . For example, the housing may be arranged to engage, surround, hold or otherwise protect a peripheral edge or perimeter of the display assembly. The housing may be arranged to effectively provide a window (or recess) for receiving the display module such that when the display module is received in the window it is at least partially protected by the housing (for example, if placed in a substantially parallel plane At least part of the housing is arranged to protrude outwardly from the edge of the display module in the direction of the part and/or in the direction substantially perpendicular to the planar and/or curved part). In other words, the housing may be located around an exterior (outer) surface of the display assembly, may be located around at least part of the perimeter or peripheral edge of the display assembly, or be along at least part of the perimeter or peripheral edge of the display assembly. According to an exemplary embodiment, the case 200 may have an edge extending along the exterior of the display 150, at least one side edge thereof having a curved shape. According to an exemplary embodiment, the case 200 may include a built-in battery type. Optionally, housing 200 may include a removable battery type. In case of a battery detachable type, the case 200 may include a case (for example, a front case (integrated with a rear case), or a front case and a rear case) as described below and a battery cover. According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing 200 may include an opening (eg, a left or right edge area), including a first side (eg, a curved portion), at least a portion of which is flat, and a surface of the first side At least a portion of extends in a first direction (eg, at least one of a left direction and a right direction with respect to the center of the housing 200 ).

FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating one side of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

1B, the electronic device 100 may include a display 150, a first housing 210 (or a first housing member) (eg, a front housing) and a second housing (or a second housing member) 220 (eg, a rear housing). case or the battery cover covering the rear case).

As described above, the display 150 may include the first curved portion 151 , the planar portion 153 and the second curved portion 155 . The first curved portion 151 may have a different curvature from that of the second curved portion 155 . The second curved portion 155 may adjoin one end of the planar portion 153 and may be bent according to a certain curvature. One end of the first curved portion 151 may contact one side of the first case 210 . One end of the second curved portion 155 may contact the other side of the first case 210 . Curved surfaces and portions or portions in certain embodiments are corresponding portions of a single continuous outer surface of the display assembly, such as comprising a flat portion and a flat portion extending from and along a nominal edge of the flat portion. The outer surface of the protective member (eg, layer) of the at least one curved portion.

The first case 210 may include a first curved support part 211 , a planar support part 213 and a second curved support part 215 . The first case 210 may be provided as a metal frame in which the first curved support part 211 , the planar support part 213 and the second curved support part 215 are formed as one continuous part. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first curved support part 211 , the planar support part 213 and the second curved support part 215 may be separately provided to be connected to each other. The first case 210 may be made of, for example, a metallic material (or a non-metallic material) such as SUS, aluminum alloy, or magnesium alloy.

The first curved surface support part 211 may cover an end of the first curved surface part 151 while supporting a bottom of the first curved surface part 151 having a relatively small curvature. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of the first curved surface supporting part 211 may protrude beyond the first curved surface part 151 to prevent damage to the first curved surface part 151 while covering the first curved surface part 151 . In addition, the first curved support portion 211 may protrude beyond the end of the first curved portion 151 by a predetermined length in an outward direction (a direction in which the first curved portion 151 extends from the planar portion 153 ). The protruding area of the first curved support portion 211 may be rounded, for example. According to an exemplary embodiment, at least a part of the protruding area of the first curved support portion 211 may be provided with a shock absorbing member (for example, an elastic and/or non-metallic member such as rubber or polyurethane, or metal components such as shock-absorbing mesh or bumpers).

The plane supporting part 213 may be disposed under the plane part 153 of the display 150 to support the plane part 153 . A battery lower insertion hole having a certain size related to the insertion of the battery may be defined in a certain inner area of the planar support part 213 . The center of the battery lower insertion hole may be biased toward, for example, the first curved support portion 211 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery lower insertion hole may extend over a portion of the first curved support part 211 and the planar support part 213 . The planar support part 213 may include at least one sidewall supporting at least a part of the center or the edge of the planar part 153 , and a certain part of the interior of the planar support part 213 may be recessed.

The second curved surface support part 215 may cover the end of the second curved surface part 155 while supporting the bottom of the second curved surface part 155 having a relatively high curvature. Here, the second curved support part 215 may have a relatively large curvature compared to the first curved support part 211 . In addition, the second curved support portion 215 may be tapered in an endward direction (eg, a direction in which the second curved portion 155 extends from the planar portion 153 ) to support the high curvature of the second curved portion 155 . According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of the second curved surface portion 215 may protrude beyond the surface of the second curved surface portion 155 to prevent damage to the second curved surface portion 155 . For example, the second curved support part 215 may have a cross section shaped like a hook, and may have rounded edges. According to an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the inner side and the outer side of the end portion of the second curved surface support portion 215 shaped like a hook may be provided with a shock absorbing member (for example, elastic and/or non-metallic components such as rubber or polyurethane, or metallic components such as shock absorbing mesh or bumpers).

The second case 220 may be a rear case supporting the bottom of the first case 210 or a battery cover covering the rear case. The second case 220 may be formed by metal injection molding or non-metal injection molding such as injection molding. The second case 220 may be provided to support a flat lower portion of the first curved support part 211 , a flat lower part of the planar support part 213 , and a curved lower part of the second curved support part 215 . A battery upper insertion hole may be defined in a portion of the interior of the second case 220 . The battery upper insertion hole may be aligned with the battery lower insertion hole. Accordingly, the battery upper insertion hole may be offset from the vertical center of the second case 220 in one direction (eg, toward the first curved support part 211 ). According to an exemplary embodiment, in case of a battery detachable type, the battery upper insertion hole of the second case 220 may be exposed. A battery cover covering an entire area including the battery upper insertion hole may be provided at one side of the second case 220 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, in the electronic device 100, the front case may be integrated with the rear case. In this case, the second case 220 may be a battery cover. According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a built-in battery type. In this case, the first case 210 may be integrated with the second case 220, and the battery cover may not be provided.

As described above, in the electronic device 100 according to the exemplary embodiment, the curvature of the second curved surface part 155 may be greater than that of the first curved surface part 151 so that an extended display area may be provided to one side of the electronic device 100 . In addition, since the non-display area of the panel module disposed on the second curved surface portion 155 is disposed under the opaque layer, the display area may be extended based on the extended panel module. Also, since the first curved surface portion 151 having a relatively small curvature (or no curvature) is provided, the first curved surface support portion 211 is provided which may be relatively thick, and thus the electronic device 100 may be more easily held by a user.

Fig. 2A is an enlarged view of an edge region of a (second) curved surface portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2A, a part of the electronic device 100 may include a part of the display 150 (for example, the planar part 153 and the second curved part 155 are shown), a part of the first housing 210 (for example, the planar support part 213 and the second curved part The support portion 215 is shown), a portion of the second housing 220 and a portion of the battery cover 250 . This portion of the electronic device 100 will be described below, focusing on the area where the second curved surface portion 155 is provided. The shape of the second curved surface portion 155 described below may also be applied to the first curved surface portion 151 .

The display 150 may include a panel module 40 related to image display or control, an outer protective layer 50 disposed on the panel module 40, an opaque layer 52 (for example, a black matrix) disposed on one side of the back side of the edge of the outer protective layer 50 etc.), an electromagnetic induction panel 53 (for example, a digitizer) and a heat sink 55 (or heating sheet) disposed on or below the panel module 40 . In addition, an adhesive layer 51 may be disposed between the outer protective layer 50 and the panel module 40 . The non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 may be positioned under the opaque layer 52 of the outer protective layer 50 so that the display 150 may be provided with an extended display area 44a.

The panel module 40 may include, for example, a touch sheet 41 (eg, a touch sensing layer), an adhesive layer 42 , a polarizer 43 and a display panel 44 . The touch sheet 41 is described as an element of the panel module 40, but exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto. According to an exemplary embodiment, the touch sheet 41 may be an element additionally disposed on or under the panel module 40 to support a touch function.

The touch pad 41 may support, for example, capacitive sensing. The touch sheet 41 may include a touch sensing area in which signal lines for sensing a touch are arranged in a matrix form and a trace area for supplying signals to the touch sensing signal lines. According to an exemplary embodiment, the trace area may be formed on the edges of both sides of the touch sheet 41 or on the edge of one side thereof. The trace area may be included, for example, in the non-display area 44b. The adhesive layer 51 may be disposed on the touch sheet 41 so that the touch sheet 41 may be bonded to the outer protective layer 50 . According to exemplary embodiments, the touch sensing signal lines may be formed through transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes. Trace areas can be formed by opaque metal electrodes. The trace area may be provided only on the first curved surface portion 151 .

An adhesive layer 42 may be disposed between the touch sheet 41 and the polarizing sheet 43 to fix the touch sheet 41 to the polarizing sheet 43 . The polarizer 43 may serve to polarize light transmitted through the panel module 40 . For example, the polarizer 43 may polarize light irradiated outward from the display panel in a regular direction to improve visibility or viewing angle. The polarizing sheet 43 may be bonded to the touch sheet 41 through the adhesive layer 42 . The polarizing plate 43 may be laminated with the display panel 44 . According to an exemplary embodiment, an adhesive layer may be additionally disposed between the polarizing plate 43 and the display panel 44 . Alternatively, a polarizing pattern may be formed on the front surface of the display panel 44 to be integrated therewith.

The display panel 44 may have a certain thickness of a bendable sheet type. The display panel 44 may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display panel 44 may have a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix. The display panel 44 may include, for example, a display area 44a in which the plurality of pixels are arranged and a non-display area 44b in which pads for supplying pixel control signals are arranged. The pads may be coupled to signal lines of a gate driver or a data driver.

The panel module 40 of the display 150 may include a display area 44a and a non-display area 44b (for example, at least a part of an edge area of the panel module 40), wherein pads or signal lines are arranged in the non-display area 44b to supply signals to the display area. 44a. The non-display area 44b may be disposed on at least a portion of an edge area of the second curved surface portion 155 of the display 150 . The non-display area 44 b of the panel module 40 disposed at the edge of the second curved portion 155 may be disposed under the opaque layer 52 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the non-display area 44b (which belongs to the first curved portion 151 ) disposed at the edge of the panel module 40 may be positioned under the opaque layer 52 disposed at the edge of the outer protective layer 50 .

When the electronic device 100 supports an electronic pen to generate an input event through electromagnetic induction, the electromagnetic induction panel 53 may be provided. Therefore, if the operation of an additional electronic pen is not supported by the electronic device 100, the electromagnetic induction panel 53 may not be provided. An electromagnetic induction panel 53 may be disposed under the display panel 44 to support the function of receiving input from an approaching electronic pen.

The heat sink 55 may be disposed under the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and on the first housing 210 . The heat sink 55 can dissipate heat generated from, for example, the display panel 44 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the heat sink 55 may transfer heat generated from the display panel 44 to the first case 210 to dissipate the heat.

An outer protective layer 50 (or other suitable protective layer or member) may be provided over the panel module 40 . The outer protective layer 50 may serve to protect the panel module 40 from damage. The outer protective layer 50 may be made of, for example, glass, acrylic or transparent plastic. As shown in FIG. 2A, the edge (or edge portion) of the outer protective layer 50 may have a certain curvature. An end portion of the outer protective layer 50 may be placed on, for example, the second curved support portion 215 of the first case 210 .

An opaque layer 52 may be disposed under the edge of the outer protective layer 50 to prevent light leakage and improve visibility. An opaque layer 52 can be printed on the back of the outer protective layer, or an additional film can be attached to the outer protective layer as the opaque layer 52 . The film may include a pattern on one surface thereof, thereby improving the appearance of the electronic device 100 . The opaque layer 52 may be provided with a certain width on the entire edge of the outer protective layer 50 . The opaque layer 52 may cover a portion of the non-display area 44 b of the panel module 40 . Therefore, the width of the opaque layer 52 may be determined according to the size or position of the non-display area 44b.

According to an exemplary embodiment, as seen in the normal direction of the curved surface of the outer protective layer, the end portion of the opaque layer 52 may line from the active area (hereinafter referred to as A/A) in the width direction (toward the curved surface). ) extending outward for a distance A (eg, about 0.03mm to about 0.3mm), the active area (A/A) line is the boundary between the non-display area 44b and the display area 44a. In the case where the end of the opaque layer 52 is disposed inside the A/A line, a partial area of the display may be covered by the opaque layer. Therefore, the end of the opaque layer 52 can be disposed outside the A/A line (toward the upper side of the curved surface), wherein the opaque layer 52 can maintain a minimum width in consideration of assembly tolerances. Therefore, at least a part of the lines of the panel module 40 arranged in the non-display area 44b (for example, the signal supply lines arranged in the trace area of the touch sheet 41 or the area of the display panel 44 in which pads or signal supply lines are arranged) may Covered by an opaque layer 52 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, as seen on the front of the electronic device 100, the inner end of the opaque layer 52 may be spaced apart from (or extend from) the A/A line a distance B (eg, about 0.5 mm), A/A The line is the boundary between the non-display area 44b and the display area 44a.

When the display panel is viewed through the outer protective layer 50 at the front of the electronic device 100 , light emitted from the display panel is refracted by the outer protective layer 50 so that objects appear to be in different positions when viewed from outside the outer protective layer 50 . Therefore, distance B (designed to be greater than distance A) appears to be smaller than distance B as seen by a user at the front of electronic device 100 (e.g., as seen by a user looking at the front of electronic device 100). Distance C (eg, about 0.3mm). Thus, when a user looks at the front of the electronic device 100 or in the direction normal to a curved surface, distance A becomes relatively similar to distance C such that a certain amount of non-active area around the display is viewed flat, while No feeling of difference is given, thus causing aesthetic feeling.

As described above, in the curved display area of the display 150 (for example, the first curved portion 151 or the second curved portion 155), the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 is disposed under the opaque layer 52 so that the An area that is not displayed when viewed through the outer protective layer 50 (non-display area).

As described above, the first case 210 may include the planar support part 213 and the second curved support part 215 adjacent to the planar support part 213 . The second curved support part 215 may include a support main body 215_1 adjacent to the planar support part 213 and a curved cover part 215_2 disposed at one end of the support main body 215_1.

The support body 215_1 may include an upper surface curved with the curvature of the second curved surface part 155 and a lower surface facing the second case 220 . Accordingly, the supporting body 215_1 may be disposed parallel to the curved portion of the display 150 . A groove (which may also be described as a rail groove or a longitudinal groove extending in a direction substantially parallel to the edge of the display assembly) 216a may be provided in at least one side of the upper surface of the support body 215_1. The rail groove 216a may be formed to a predetermined length with a certain width in the longitudinal direction of the support body 215_1. According to an embodiment, the rail groove 216a may be formed in at least a portion of the entire upper surface of the support body 215_1. The display protection member 240 may be disposed in the rail groove 216a. The protection member 240 may include sponge or tape. The protection member 240 may serve to block moisture or dust to the inside of the electronic device 100 .

The curved surface covering part 215_2 may be disposed at one end of the supporting body 215_1 to form a certain angle with the extending direction of the supporting body 215_1. According to an exemplary embodiment, the curved surface covering part 215_2 may be perpendicular to one end of the support body 215_1 , and may protrude beyond the upper surface of the support body 215_1 in an outward direction (eg, a direction to the outer protective layer 50 ). One sidewall of the curved cover part 215_2 may face a side surface of the display 150 . The protruding end of the curved surface covering part 215_2 may have a height greater than that of the display 150 on the one sidewall. Therefore, when the electronic device 100 is dropped, the curved surface covering part 215_2 can absorb at least part of the shock on the electronic device 100 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, the first case 210 may include a battery upper insertion hole 218 . The battery upper insertion hole 218 may be provided at the planar support part 213 in the first case 210 or may be provided on the planar support part 213 and the first surface support part 211 .

The second case 220 supports the first case 210 . A battery lower insertion hole 228 may be provided in the second case 220 . The battery lower insertion hole 228 may be aligned with the battery upper insertion hole 218 . According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of one side of the second case 220 may face an inner side of the curved surface covering part 215_2 . Accordingly, at least a portion of the second case 220 may be covered by the edge of the first case 210 .

The battery cover 250 may cover a lower surface or an exposed surface of the second case 220 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery cover 250 may cover the battery lower insertion hole 228 provided in the second case 220 . An end portion of one side of the battery cover 250 may be joined to an inner side of the curved surface covering part 215_2. The inner side of the curved surface covering part 215_2 may have a plurality of steps. Accordingly, the end of the second case 220 and the end of the battery cover 250 may be stacked on the inner side of the curved surface covering part 215_2. A surface of the battery cover 250 may be aligned parallel to one side of the curved surface covering part 215_2. According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery cover 250 may be integrated with the second case 220 , or may be integrated with the first and second cases 210 and 220 . In this case, the battery cover 250 may be fixed to the rear portion of the electronic device 100 of the type having a built-in battery to cover the battery.

It will be appreciated that in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the curved portion of the protective layer 50 and the curved portion of the panel module have substantially the same extent, so that the end (edge) surface of the protective layer 50 and the non-display area of the panel module The ends (edges) of 44b each generally rest on the same planar surface of the first housing part 215_2 (ie, adjoin the same planar surface of the first housing part 215_2). This flat surface is the sidewall of a window (or recess) defined in the housing for receiving the display assembly. The planar surface extends outwardly a small distance from the outer surface of the curved portion of the protective layer (ie in a direction generally perpendicular to the curved surface at this location), thus providing protection for the display assembly. It will be appreciated that the sidewalls of the windows in the housing at the nominal top and bottom ends of the device in this embodiment (only the top is shown in FIG. 2A ) also extend outward beyond the flat portion (153) of the protective member. ) and the outer surface of the curved portion (155) to provide protection around the perimeter of the display assembly.

In the embodiment of FIG. 2A , the flat portion 153 is an outer surface of the flat portion of the protective member 50 under which the flat portion of the panel module (display module) is disposed. The curved portion 155 is an outer surface of the curved portion of the protective member 50 under which the curved portion of the panel module (display module) is disposed.

Fig. 2B is an enlarged view of one side of a (second) curved surface portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a part of the electronic device 100 may include a part of the display 150 (for example, the planar part 153 and the second curved part 155), a part of the first housing 210, a part of the second housing 220, and a part of the battery cover 250. .

The first case 210 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover part 215_2. The curved surface covering part 215_2 may include, for example, a first side wall 215a, a second side wall 215c, a connection part 215b, and a support groove 215d.

The first side wall 215a may adjoin the support body 215_1, and may protrude beyond the upper surface of the support body 215_1 by a certain distance. Ends of some elements of the display 150 (for example, the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and the heat sink 55 ) may be disposed on the side surface of the first side wall 215a. The second sidewall 215c may be spaced apart from the first sidewall 215a by a width of the support groove 215d. The second sidewall 215c may protrude beyond the surface of the outer protective layer 50 of the display 150 . An end portion of the outer protective layer 50 may be disposed on a side surface of the second side wall 215c. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of the opaque layer 52 may be disposed on a side surface of the second side wall 215c. The connection portion 215b connects bottoms of the first and second side walls 215a, 215c to form a support groove 215d. Ends of some elements of the display 150 (for example, ends of the panel module 40 ) may be disposed on a surface of the connection part 215b opened by the support groove 215d. Some parts of the display 150 (for example, a part of an edge region of the panel module 40) may be inserted into the support groove 215d. For example, the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215d. According to an exemplary embodiment, the support groove 215d may have the same depth as that of the non-display area 44b, or may have a depth greater than that of the non-display area 44b by a predetermined distance. According to an exemplary embodiment, the panel module 40, the electromagnetic induction panel 53, and the heat sink 55 may be disposed in the support groove 215d.

The display 150 may include the panel module 40 protruding beyond the outer protective layer 50 in the bending direction of the second curved surface portion 155 . For example, the panel module 40 may be configured such that the edge of the second curved surface portion 155 protrudes beyond the end of the outer protective layer 50 by a certain distance (eg, the width of the non-display area 44b). The protruded panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215d.

As described above, since the non-display area 44b of the panel module 40 is inserted into the support groove 215d, an additional opaque layer may not be provided to the display 150 . In addition, a rail groove 216b for receiving the display protection member 240 may be provided in at least a portion of the first side wall 215a or one side of the support body 215_1 under the panel module 40 or the heat sink 55 .

It will be appreciated that in the embodiment of FIG. 2B , the curved portion of the panel module extends beyond the edge of the curved portion of the protective layer 50 and the end of the curved portion of the panel module (the end protruding beyond the edge of the protective layer) is received in the Within a slot (or groove) in the housing, the slot extends longitudinally along the edge of the display assembly. The ends (edges) of the protective layer are again arranged to abut a substantially planar side wall of the housing defining the portion of the window or recess in which the display assembly is received.

FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a (second) curved surface support portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2C , the second curved support part 215 may include a support main body 215_1 and a curved cover part 215_2 . The curved surface covering part 215_2 may include, for example, a connecting part 215g and a side wall 215f (compared with FIG. Form an angle (eg, a right angle or an acute angle). In this case, elements of the display 150 (except the outer protective layer 50 ) may be disposed in the support groove 215e formed by the connection portion 215g and the side wall 215f. For example, the panel module 40, the electromagnetic induction panel 53, and the heat sink 55 may be arranged in the support groove 215e. The display 150 may be provided with a panel module 40 protruding beyond the end of the outer protective layer 50 by a certain distance (e.g., the width of the non-display area 44b), an electromagnetic induction panel 53 arranged parallel to the panel module 40, and a heat sink 55. ).

A rail groove 216c for receiving the display protection member 240 may be provided in at least one side of the upper surface of the support body 215_1. The rail groove 216c may extend to the inside of the support groove 215e.

FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a front view of a portion of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3A , the portion of the electronic device may include a first case 210 , an adhesive member 230 and a protection member 240 .

The first case 210 may be, for example, a front case of an electronic device. The first case 210 may be made of, for example, a metal material. As shown in FIG. 3A , a battery upper insertion hole 218 may be formed inside the first case 210 . The battery upper insertion hole 218 may be offset to one side relative to the vertical centerline of the first housing 210, as shown in FIG. 3A.

The adhesive member 230 may include a first adhesive region 231 having a certain thickness provided at an upper edge of the first case 210, an edge provided at a side (for example, a left side) of the first case 210 The second adhesive region 233 having a certain thickness, and the third adhesive region 235 having a certain thickness disposed at the edge of the lower portion of the first case 210 . The first to third adhesive regions 231, 233 and 235 may be connected to each other. The first to third adhesive regions 231 , 233 and 235 may serve to fix the display 150 to the first case 210 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the second adhesive region 233 may be disposed under a region in which the first curved surface portion 151 of the display 150 is disposed. For example, the second adhesive area 233 may be used to fix the first curved portion 151 of the display 150 to the first case 210 . A part of the edge of the side (right side) of the first adhesive region 231 may be disposed at the edge of the side (right side) of the first case 210 . A part of the edge of the side (right side) of the third adhesive region 235 may be disposed at the edge of the side (right side) of the first case 210 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the adhesive member 230 may include a first adhesive area 231 and a third adhesive area 235 .

The protection member 240 may be disposed at an edge of a side portion (eg, a right side portion) of the first case 210 with a certain width. According to an exemplary embodiment, the protection member 240 may be a sponge or an adhesive tape.

Likewise, it will be appreciated that in the embodiment of FIG. 2C , where the curved portion of the panel module extends beyond the edge of the curved portion of the protective layer 50, the end of the curved portion of the panel module (which ends protrudes beyond the edge of the protective layer) is Received within a slot in the housing extending longitudinally along an edge of the display assembly. The ends (edges) of the protective layer are again arranged to adjoin a substantially planar side wall of the housing defining the portion of the window in which the display assembly is received.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an exploded view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3B , the electronic device may include a display 150 , a first case 210 , an adhesive member 230 and a protection member 240 .

As shown in FIG. 3B , the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151 , a planar portion 153 and a second curved portion 155 . A speaker hole 157 for exposing a speaker (or earpiece) and a button hole 159 for exposing a home button may be arranged at one side of the display 150, respectively.

The first housing 210 may include a first curved surface support portion 211, a second curved surface support portion 215 and a planar support portion 213, the first curved surface support portion 211 facing the first curved surface portion 151 (for example, opposite to the first curved surface portion 151 ) has a curvature similar to that of the first curved portion 151, and the surface of the second curved support portion 215 facing the second curved portion 155 (for example, opposite to the second curved portion 155) has a surface similar to that of the second curved portion 155. Similar to the curvature of , the area of the planar support portion 213 facing the planar portion 153 (eg, opposite to the planar portion 153 ) defines the battery upper insertion hole 218 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the antenna pattern may be disposed on an upper or lower portion of the first case 210 .

The second curved support portion 215 of the first housing 210 may include, for example, a second curved support region 2155 on which a part of the upper side of the adhesive member 230 is provided, a part of the lower side of the adhesive member 230 provided thereon. The first curved support area 2151 and the third curved support area 2153 connecting the second curved support area 2155 to the first curved support area 2151 . A rail groove 216 for receiving the protection member 240 may be disposed in the third curved surface support area 2153 .

The adhesive member 230 may be shaped like a “C”, which is continuously provided on the upper portion of the display 150 (or the upper side of the planar support portion 213 and the second curved support region 2155 ), the first curved portion 151 The edge and the lower part of the display 150 (or the lower side of the first curved support area 2151 and the planar support part 213). According to an exemplary embodiment, the adhesive member 230 may be disposed only on the upper portion of the display 150 and the lower portion of the display 150 . As described above, the adhesive member 230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the periphery of the first case 210 .

The protection member 240 may be disposed on the second curved surface support part 215 with a certain length (for example, a position where the second curved surface part 155 of the display 150 is disposed). According to an exemplary embodiment, the protection member 240 may have a length corresponding to the length of the third curved surface support area 2153 . The protection member 240 may be located in the rail groove 216 provided in the third curved surface support area 2153 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a back of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, as shown in state 401, the back of the electronic device 100 may include battery placement provided by aligning the battery upper insertion hole and the battery lower insertion hole provided in the first and second housings 210 and 220, respectively. Section 280. The battery placement portion 280 may be offset leftward with respect to the vertical centerline of the electronic device 100 . For example, battery 300 may be biased to the left side of electronic device 100 as shown in state 403 . For example, the battery 300 may be biased to the first curved portion 151 of the display 150 or the first curved support portion 211 of the first case 210 . Accordingly, placing the battery 300 may change the center of gravity of the electronic device 100 away from the centerline of the electronic device. Therefore, the electronic device 100 may have a tendency to fall in a direction consistent with the center of gravity changed by the position of the battery 300 .

FIG. 5 illustrates a dropped state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, as shown in state 501, in the case where the electronic device 100 is dropped from a height, wherein the back of the electronic device faces downward (for example, the display 150 faces upward), the electronic device includes the first curved surface portion 151. The part (or the part where the battery 300 is located) can be rotated downward. Therefore, the rear portion of the first curved portion 151 in which the battery 300 is disposed (for example, the first curved support portion 211 of the first case 210 or the region of the second case 220 coupled to the first curved support portion 211) are more likely to hit the ground. Since an area including the first curved surface portion 151 (a relatively thick area of the housing) hits the ground, shock is absorbed by the housing so that damage to the second curved surface portion 155 can be prevented.

According to an exemplary embodiment, as shown in state 503, in a situation where the electronic device 100 is dropped from a height with its front side down (for example, with the display 150 facing down), the electronic device includes a first curved surface. The portion of portion 151 (or the portion where battery 300 is located) can be rotated downward. Therefore, the front portion of the first curved surface portion 151 in which the battery 300 is disposed or the first case 210 covering the first curved surface portion 151 is more likely to hit the ground. Because the area including the first curved surface portion 151 (its curvature is relatively small or the thickness of one side of the area is greater than the thickness of the second curved surface portion 155) collides with the ground, the shock is absorbed by the housing so that damage to the second curved surface portion 155 can be prevented. damage.

FIG. 6 illustrates a case on which a display is placed according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151 , a planar portion 153 and a second curved portion 155 . The display 150 may be disposed on the front surface of the first case 210 . The first curved part 210 may include a curved support part having a curvature corresponding to that of the first and second curved parts 151 and 155 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, a guard 219 may be disposed at an edge of an end portion of the second curved support part 215 of the first case 210 . The protective cover 219 may cover the edge of the second curved portion 155 . Additionally, the shield 219 may protrude beyond the surface of the second curved portion 155 by a certain distance. Alternatively, the protective cover 219 may protrude beyond the surface of the display 150 in a case where an adhesive member is interposed between the display 150 and the first case 210 . Therefore, the protective cover 219 can prevent the second curved surface portion 155 of the electronic device 100 from being damaged when it contacts another object, for example, when it falls freely.

FIG. 7 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a reinforcing member is provided according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the electronic device may include a display 150 , a first case 210 , a second case 220 and a battery cover 250 . A portion of the display 150 may include, for example, a planar portion 153 and a second curved portion 155 . The second curved surface portion 155 may be curved to a certain curvature. The second curved surface part 155 may be disposed on the second curved surface support part 215 of the first case 210 . According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of the second curved surface portion 155 may face a side surface of the curved surface covering portion 215_2.

The first case 210 may include a support body 215_1 and a curved cover part 215_2. The supporting body 215_1 can support the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 . The curved cover part 215_2 adjacent to the support body 215_1 may support the end of the display 150 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, the auxiliary groove 201 having a certain width may be provided in at least one of the surfaces of the curved surface covering part 215_2 exposed to the outside in the longitudinal direction. A reinforcing member 202 may be disposed in the auxiliary groove 201 . The auxiliary groove 201 may open in a direction in which the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 extends while being bent.

The reinforcing member 202 may be placed in the auxiliary groove 201 formed in the curved surface covering part 215_2. The thickness of the reinforcing member 202 may be greater than the depth of the auxiliary groove 201 . Accordingly, the reinforcement member 202 may protrude beyond the end of the opening of the auxiliary groove 201 . According to an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of an outer surface of the reinforcing member 202 may be rounded. The reinforcement member 202 may include a material capable of absorbing shock due to contact with an object. For example, the reinforcing member 202 may be formed of at least one of a non-metallic material or a metallic material. The reinforcing member 202 may have a mesh structure for increasing shock absorption rate.

FIG. 8 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a shock absorbing member is provided according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the electronic device may include a display 150 , a first case 210 , a second case 220 and a battery cover 250 . The display 150 may include a planar portion 153 and a second curved portion 155 . The first case 210 may include a second curved surface support part 215 corresponding to the second curved surface part 155 . The second curved support part 215 may include a support main body 215_1 and a curved cover part 215_2.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the rail groove 203 may be provided in a side surface (eg, a surface facing an end of the outer protective layer 50 ) of the curved surface covering part 215_2 in the longitudinal direction. The shock absorbing member 204 may be disposed in the rail groove 203 . The shock absorbing member 204 may include various materials and structures for dispersing or absorbing external or internal shocks. For example, the shock absorbing member 204 may be formed as a solid (which is filled inside) using rubber, soft plastic, or a mixture thereof. In addition, the shock absorbing member 204 may be formed of a non-metal material or a metal material, and may have a mesh structure.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the width of the rail groove 203 may have an open width (eg, the thickness of the display 150 except for the outer protective layer 50 ) similar to the width of the side surface of the curved surface covering part 215_2 . In this case, the shock absorbing member 204 disposed in the rail groove 203 can prevent the panel module 40 , the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and the heat sink 55 of the display 150 from being damaged.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device may employ both the reinforcing member structure of FIG. 7 and the shock absorbing member structure of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of the shape of a curved surface portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

9, as shown in state 901, the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 may be curved to have a constant amount of curvature and have the same thickness as the planar portion of the display 150 (e.g., about 0.05mm to about 0.3mm ). Optionally, as shown in state 903, second curved portion 155 of display 150 may have a greater amount of curvature and thus have a greater thickness than the planar portion (eg, about 0.3 mm to about 0.5 mm). Optionally, as shown in state 905, the curved portion may protrude further than the planar portion. Optionally, as shown in state 907, the amount of curvature of the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 may gradually increase, and thus the thickness of the second curved portion 155 may gradually decrease compared to the planar portion.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the curvature of the second curved surface portion 155 can be adjusted such that at least a portion of the end portion of the second curved surface portion 155 has a straight portion or a straight curved portion (for example, a portion of a curve having a radius greater than a predetermined value). ) to stably press the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 against the curved support portion of the first case 210 so that the display 150 can be easily assembled. The curved support portion (eg, the end of the curved support portion) of the first case 210 may have a flat surface to correspond to the straight portion (eg, a portion of the end of the second curved portion 155 ) of the second curved portion 155 . For example, at least a portion of the curved support portion may have a flat surface at the interface region between the support body and the curved covering portion.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the curved support portion of the first case 210 may have a curvature or protrusion corresponding to that of the second curved portion 155 as described above with respect to the states 901 to 907 . Alternatively, the curved support portion of the first case 210 may have a constant curvature regardless of the curvature or protrusion of the second curved portion 155 .

FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device having a symmetrical curved structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10 , as shown in state 1001 , the display 1150 of the electronic device 100 may include a first curved portion 1151 , a planar portion 1153 and a second curved portion 1155 . The first and second curved surface parts 1151 and 1155 may have the same curvature. For example, the first curved portion 1151 may be symmetrical to the second curved portion 1155 with respect to the vertical centerline of the planar portion 1153 . Also, as shown in state 1003 , the electronic device 100 may include a display 1150 , a first housing 1210 , and a second housing 1220 , and two curved surface portions of the display 1150 are symmetrical to each other. The first case 1210 may include a first curved support part 1211 supporting the first curved part 1151 , a planar support part 1213 supporting a planar part, and a second curved support part 1215 supporting the second curved part 1155 . The upper surface of the first curved support part 1211 may have a curvature similar to that of the first curved part 1151 . The upper surface of the second curved surface support part 1215 may have a curvature similar to that of the second curved surface part 1155 . Accordingly, the first case 1210 may have an upper surface whose two side edges are symmetrical to each other with respect to the vertical centerline of the electronic device 100 . The second case 1220 may be disposed under the first case 1210 to support the first case 1210 .

FIG. 11 illustrates a reinforcing structure of an electronic device having a symmetrical curved surface structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , as shown in a state 1101 , the first housing 1210 of the electronic device 100 may include a first curved support part 1211 , a planar support part 1213 , and a second curved support part 1215 . The first and second curved support parts 1211 and 1215 may be symmetrical to each other about the vertical centerline of the electronic device 100 . An upper surface of the first curved support part 1211 and an upper surface of the second curved support part 1215 may have the same or similar curvatures.

A battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be provided inside the planar support part 1213 . The vertical length of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be greater than its horizontal length. According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be offset to one side with respect to the centerline of the electronic device 100 . According to an exemplary embodiment, an area of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 offset to the first curved support portion 1211 may be larger than an area of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 offset to the second curved support portion 1215 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, the damage prevention member 1100 may be disposed at an edge of the first case 1210 . The anti-trauma member 1100 may protrude a certain distance along the edge of the first curved support part 1211 and the edge of the second curved support part 1215 . After the display 1150 is installed, the height of the atraumatic member 1100 may be greater than the surface of the display 1150 by a certain distance. For example, as shown in state 1103 , atraumatic member 1100 may protrude beyond first curved portion 1151 or second curved portion 1155 of display 1150 .

Referring to state 1103 , the electronic device 100 may include first and second curved surface portions 1151 and 1155 symmetrical to each other about a center line of the electronic device and a planar portion 1153 disposed between the first and second curved surface portions 1151 and 1155 . The first and second curved surface portions 1151 and 1155 may have the same or similar curvatures.

The first curved surface support part 1211 may be disposed under the first curved surface part 1151 to support the first curved surface part 1151 . The second curved surface support part 1215 may be disposed under the second curved surface part 1155 to support the second curved surface part 1155 . The plane support part 1213 may support a central part of the display 1150, eg, a plane part. At least a part of the battery 300 may be disposed in the battery upper insertion hole 1218 as shown in the state 1101 . When the second case 1220 is coupled to the first case 1210, the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be aligned with the battery lower insertion hole of the second case 1220 to form a battery placement part. The battery 300 may be put into the battery placement part. The battery placement part may be biased to the first curved part 1151 or the first curved support part 1211 . Accordingly, the battery 300 may be biased toward the first curved support portion 1211 .

Although it has been described that the anti-trauma member 1100 is disposed on the first and second curved support parts 1211 and 1215 , the anti-trauma member 1100 may be disposed on the first curved support part 1211 only. Optionally, the anti-injury member 1100 disposed on the first curved support portion 1211 may be different in structure or material from the anti-injury member 1100 disposed on the second curved support portion 1215 to prevent damage due to the bias of the battery 300 Damage to the first curved surface portion 1151 caused by the position. For example, the anti-trauma member 1100 disposed on the first curved support portion 1211 may employ a material or structure in which a shock absorption amount is greater than that of the anti-trauma member 1100 disposed on the second curved support portion 1215 .

FIG. 12 illustrates a wearable device including a curved display area according to an exemplary embodiment.

As described above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a mobile electronic device may include: a display including a flat area and a curved area extending from the flat area to be integrated therewith, the curved area is curved toward one side of the flat area, the curved area the area has a size smaller than that of the planar area; and a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond the surface of the curved area, wherein the display may include a shape corresponding to the planar area and the curved area An outer protective layer of a shape, an opaque area disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved surface area and under the outer protective layer, and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, the panel module having a display area and one side of the display area wherein the planar area side of the opaque layer and the planar area side of the non-display area are vertically aligned at the edge of the curved area such that the opaque layer covers the entire non-display area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the opaque layer may be disposed on the non-display area such that a vertical line connecting the plane area side of the opaque layer to the plane area side of the non-display area is inclined toward the plane area at an edge of the curved area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the opaque layer may be disposed on the non-display area such that a vertical line connecting the plane area side of the opaque layer to the plane area side of the non-display area is inclined toward the plane area at the edge of the curved area. Specifies the angle at which the vertical line slopes toward the edge of the surface region.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a mobile electronic device may include: a display including a planar area and a curved area extending from the planar area to be integrated therewith, the curved area is curved toward one side of the planar area, the curved area has an and a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond the surface of the curved region. Here, the display may include: an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the planar region and the curved surface region; an opaque region disposed at a part of the edge of the curved surface region under the outer protective layer; and a panel module disposed on the outer Below the protective layer, the panel module has a display area disposed over a portion of the curved area and a non-displayed area over the planar area, and a non-displayed area disposed at the remainder of the curved area, wherein the opaque layer may be at the edge of the curved area The vertical direction with respect to the planar area covers the entire non-display area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a part of an end of the curved surface region of the outer protective layer and at least a part of an end of the panel module are arranged parallel to each other in the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the curved area may be convex relative to the planar area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the mobile electronic device may include an adhesive member disposed under the planar area of the display, the adhesive member selectively disposed under at least a portion of the curved area of the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a mobile electronic device may include: a display including a planar region and a curved region extending from the planar region to be integrated therewith, the curved region is curved toward one side of the planar region, the curved region has a the small size of the area; and a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond the surface of the curved area, wherein the display may include an outer protection formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the planar area and the curved area layer and a panel module arranged under the outer protective layer, the panel module has a display area and a non-display area, the display area is set on the planar area and a part of the curved surface area, and the non-display area is set on the rest of the curved surface area. Here, an end portion of the panel module including at least a portion of the non-display area may extend further than an end portion of the curved surface area of the outer protective layer to be inserted into a support groove formed in one side of the case.

Referring to FIG. 12 , an electronic device 1200 may be a wearable device. According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 1200 may include a display 2150 , and the display 2150 may be divided into a first curved portion 2151 , a planar portion 2153 and a second curved portion 2155 . The first curved portion 2151, the planar portion 2153, and the second curved portion 2155 may be continuously arranged. The first and second curved surface parts 2151 and 2155 may be curved display areas having different curvatures. The second curved portion 2155 may have a greater curvature than that of the first curved portion 2151 .

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 1200 may include a joint part 2700 to which an apparatus including the display 2150 may be detachably attached. Engagement portion 2700 may be worn on at least a portion of the user's body. The coupling part 2700 may include a placement part to which the display 2150 may be detachably attached. The joint part 2700 may further include a connection part coupled to the joint part 2700 at a side of the display 2150 (for example, a left side of the first curved part 2151 and a right side of the second curved part 2155). The above-mentioned protective cover may be provided at the edge of the display 2150 .

As described above, an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment may provide a display including a curved display area or a curved portion on at least one of its edge areas and a non-display area of the display (for example, a panel The non-display area of the module) is positioned and disposed under the opaque layer to form an extended display area. In an exemplary embodiment, a region of the display other than the outer protective layer (eg, a non-display region of the panel module) may be inserted into a groove formed at one side of the case, and a display without an opaque layer may be provided. The grooves can support a strong bond between the curved display area and the housing.

A member such as a sponge may be provided between the curved display area and the case to block moisture or dust and reduce shock.

In addition, the area where the battery is located is offset to one side from the centerline of the case so that when the electronic device is dropped, a curved or non-curved display area (or an adjacent case) with a relatively low curvature falls to the ground on, thereby preventing damage to electronic equipment. Here, the anti-damage member may be disposed on a non-curved display area or a display area having a relatively low curvature.

With regard to damage prevention, the housing covering the curved display area may include a shield that protrudes from the edge of the curved display area beyond the surface of the display. In addition, a shock absorbing member may be disposed on at least one side (eg, at least one groove) of the housing of the curved display area.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the curved display area may lose curvature (straighten) to support easy connection to the housing.

As described above, according to an exemplary embodiment, a display may include: an outer protective layer including at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature; an opaque layer disposed at the edge of the outer protective layer; and a panel module including a positioning The non-display area below the opaque layer.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the panel module may include a planar part and a curved part adjacent to the planar part, wherein the non-display area may be disposed at an edge of the curved part.

According to exemplary embodiments, an end of one side of the opaque layer and an end of the non-display area may be vertically aligned with each other.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an end of one side of the opaque layer may vertically protrude beyond an end of the non-display area.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the display may further include an adhesive layer disposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the display may further include at least one of an electromagnetic induction panel having a certain curvature disposed under the panel module and a heat sink disposed under the electromagnetic induction panel and having a certain curvature.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the outer protective layer and the panel module may include a first curved portion having a first curvature, a planar portion adjoining the first curved portion, and a second curved portion adjoining the planar portion, the second curved portion having a shape different from The second curvature of the first curvature.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the outer protective layer and the panel module may include a first curved portion having a first curvature, a planar portion adjoining the first curved portion, and a second curved portion adjoining the planar portion, the second curved portion having a first curvature. curvature.

As described above, according to an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device may include a display and a case supporting the display, and the display includes: an outer protective layer including at least a portion of an edge having a certain curvature; an opaque layer; and a panel module including a non-display area positioned below the opaque layer.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the case may include a groove into which the non-display area is inserted.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the case may further include a rail groove formed in a surface of the case facing the display in a longitudinal direction and a protection member inserted into the rail groove.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may further include a shield covering an edge of the display placed on the housing, the shield protruding beyond a surface of the display by a certain distance.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the case may further include an auxiliary groove formed in at least a portion of a surface of the case exposed to the outside, and a reinforcement member provided in the auxiliary groove to absorb or disperse shock.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may further include a curved support portion facing an end portion of the display, a rail groove provided in a side surface of the curved support portion while facing the display, and a shock absorber provided in the rail groove. member.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the case may further include a battery placement part offset to the non-curved display area or an edge curved part having a curvature lower than that of the curved display area with respect to the center line.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the end of the curved display area of the display may be straightened by as much as a certain width.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an upper surface of the case facing an end of the curved display area of the display may have a flat surface of a certain width.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may further include an adhesive member disposed on at least a portion of an edge between the display and the case.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may be a wearable device.

As described above, according to an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device including a curved display area may include a display and a housing, the display including an outer protective layer at least a part of which has an edge having a certain curvature and a panel protruding beyond an end of the outer protective layer. The module, the panel module includes a non-display area, and the housing includes a groove into which the non-display area is inserted.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may further include an opaque layer formed to a certain width at an end of the outer protective layer.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a display area can be sufficiently extended while maintaining the size of an electronic device by employing a curved display area and processing an edge area.

The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive. Various alternatives and equivalents are possible. Other additions, deletions, or modifications will be understood by those skilled in the art in view of this disclosure, and are intended to fall within the scope of the claims.

It will also be appreciated that exemplary embodiments provide a mobile electronic device comprising: a display including a flat area and a curved area, the curved area being disposed at an end of the display; and a housing disposed along a periphery of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond an edge of the curved area, wherein the display includes: an outer protective layer having a shape conforming to the planar area and the curved area; an opaque layer disposed under a peripheral edge of the curved area of the outer protective layer at an end of the display; and a panel A module having a non-display area disposed under the opaque layer, wherein the opaque layer covers the entire non-display area with respect to the vertical direction of the planar area.

In some embodiments, at least a part of the end of the curved area of the outer protective layer and at least a part of the end of the panel module are arranged parallel to each other in the display.

In some embodiments, the housing includes: a support groove configured to receive the non-display area; and a side wall constituting a part of the support groove, the side wall being disposed facing a side surface of an edge of the outer protective layer.

In some embodiments, the display further includes at least one of the following: an electromagnetic induction panel disposed on the curved area; a heat sink disposed on the curved area; and a touch sensing layer interposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module between.

In some embodiments, the curved region is convex relative to the planar region.

In some embodiments, the housing further includes a battery placement portion, and the battery placement portion is disposed at a position that is biased away from the curved surface area relative to the vertical centerline of the movable electronic device.

In some embodiments, the case includes at least one of: a guide rail groove formed in the longitudinal direction in a surface of the case opposite to the back of the edge side of the display; and a protection member configured to be inserted into the guide rail recess. in the slot.

In some embodiments, the case includes: an auxiliary groove formed in at least a portion of an exterior-exposed surface of the case; and a reinforcing member disposed in the auxiliary groove and configured to absorb or disperse shock.

In some embodiments, the housing includes a shock absorbing member disposed on a surface of an end of the curved covering portion facing an edge of the display.

In some embodiments, the device further includes an adhesive member disposed under the planar region of the display, the adhesive member disposed under at least a portion of the curved region of the display.

In some embodiments, the curved area includes a plurality of curved areas formed on both edges of the display.

Exemplary embodiments provide a mobile electronic device comprising: a display including a planar area and a curved area; and a housing disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond an edge of the curved area , wherein the display comprises: an outer protective layer having a shape consistent with the planar area and the curved area; and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, wherein an end of the curved area of the panel module extends beyond the curved area of the outer protective layer Ends.

In some embodiments, the display further includes at least one of the following: an electromagnetic induction panel disposed on the curved area; a heat sink disposed on the curved area; and a touch sensing layer interposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module between.

In some embodiments, the device further includes an adhesive member disposed over at least a portion of an area underlying the planar area of the display, the adhesive member disposed under at least a portion of the curved area of the display.

In some embodiments, the housing further includes at least one of the following: a battery placement portion disposed at a different position from a curved surface portion having a curvature different from that of a curved surface region or from a flat surface region relative to the vertical centerline of the movable electronic device. a position adjacent to an edge of the curved surface area; a support groove configured to receive at least a portion of a panel module area extending beyond the outer protective layer; a protective member disposed on an edge side of the housing with the display in the longitudinal direction on a portion of the surface opposite to the back; a reinforcement member disposed on at least a portion of the surface of the housing exposed to the outside and configured to absorb or disperse shock; and a shock absorbing member disposed at an end of the curved surface covering portion and an edge of the display on the opposite surface.

Exemplary embodiments provide a mobile electronic device comprising: a curved display comprising: a curved display panel module comprising: a planar area parallel to a rear surface of the mobile electronic device and a curved surface area connected to the planar area, the curved surface area including an electrode trace area disposed at an end of the curved surface; an outer protective layer disposed on the curved surface display panel module; and an opaque layer interposed between the electrode trace area and the curved surface display panel module; Between the outer protective layers, an opaque layer is arranged to obscure viewing of the electrode trace area with respect to a direction perpendicular to the planar area.

In some embodiments, the curved surface region includes a first curved surface region among the plurality of curved surface regions, wherein the planar region is interposed between the first curved surface region and the second curved surface region among the plurality of curved surface regions.

This application claims Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0116501 filed on September 2, 2014 at the Korean Intellectual Property Office, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2015- filed on January 27, 2015 at the Korean Intellectual Property Office 0012601 and the priority of Chinese Patent Application No. 2015102668483.8 filed at the China Intellectual Property Office on May 22, 2015, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Claims (20)

1. an equipment, comprising:

Housing, comprises opening, this opening have the surface of described housing at least partially in the first side of extending in a first direction;

The exterior cover sheets of substantial transparent, comprises the first edge be arranged in described opening, and described first edge comprises bending first surface, and described first edge extends contiguous described first side simultaneously in said first direction;

Panel module layer, comprise the second edge arranged in described opening, described second edge and described bending first surface conformally bend, contiguous described first side, described second edge, described second edge extends in said first direction, described panel module layer comprises the non-display area extended in said first direction along described second edge, and described non-display area has the first width on the direction perpendicular to described first direction; And

Opaque layer; be arranged in described opening; described opaque layer is plugged between described exterior cover sheets and described panel module layer; described opaque layer extends contiguous described first side simultaneously in said first direction; described opaque layer has the second width on the direction perpendicular to described first direction

Second width of wherein said opaque layer has the size capped at least partially making described non-display area on the direction of described first width.

2. equipment according to claim 1, wherein

Display layer, comprises in the face of the first surface of described exterior cover sheets with back to second of described exterior cover sheets,

Described equipment is also included in the sealant at the side place of described second of described panel module layer.

3. equipment according to claim 1, also comprises:

Touch-sensing layer, conformally bends with described bending first surface, and described touch-sensing layer comprises the 3rd edge being adjacent to described first edge, and described touch-sensing layer is plugged between described exterior cover sheets and described panel module layer.

4. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said exterior cover sheets also comprises the substantially smooth second surface extended from described first surface.

5. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said opaque layer has described second width capped in the normal direction of described bending first surface at least partially or position that make described non-display area on the direction of described first width.

6. equipment according to claim 1, also comprises the first bonding coat be arranged between described exterior cover sheets and described panel module layer.

7. equipment according to claim 1, also comprise following at least one:

Electromagnetic induction panel, to be arranged on below described panel module layer and to have a certain curvature; With

Heat radiator, to be arranged on below described electromagnetic induction panel and to have a certain curvature.

8. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said exterior cover sheets and described panel module layer comprise:

First surface part, has first curvature;

Planar section, adjacent described first surface part; With

Second curvature portion, adjacent described planar section, described second curvature portion has described first curvature or is different from the torsion of described first curvature.

9. an electronic equipment, comprises curved-surface display region, and described electronic equipment comprises:

Display, the glass at least partially with a certain curvature comprising its edge, the opaque layer being arranged on the edge of described glass and be included in the non-display area that described opaque layer arranges below; With

Housing, supports described display.

10. electronic equipment according to claim 9, wherein said housing comprises described non-display area insertion groove wherein.

11. electronic equipments according to claim 9, wherein said housing also comprises:

Guide rail groove, be formed in a longitudinal direction described housing in the face of described display surface in; And

Protection component, is inserted in described guide rail groove.

12. electronic equipments according to claim 9, wherein said housing also comprises protective cover, and this protective cover is a certain distance higher than the surface of described display when covering the edge of the described display placed.

13. electronic equipments according to claim 9, wherein said housing also comprises:

Auxiliary flute, be formed in described housing be exposed to outside surface at least partially in; With

Stiffener, is arranged in described auxiliary flute and is configured to absorb or dissipate shock.

14. electronic equipments according to claim 9, wherein said housing also comprises:

Curve support part, in the face of the end of described display;

Guide rail groove, is arranged in the side surface of described curve support part simultaneously in the face of described display; And

Cushioning members, is arranged in described guide rail groove.

15. electronic equipments according to claim 9, wherein said housing also comprises is partial to the battery placement part of non-curved viewing area or edge curvature portion about center line, and this edge curvature portion has the curvature less than described curved-surface display region.

16. electronic equipments according to claim 9, the end in the curved-surface display region of wherein said display straightend with a certain width as many.

17. electronic equipments according to claim 16, the upper surface of the end in the described curved-surface display region in the face of described display of wherein said housing comprises the flat surfaces with a certain width.

18. electronic equipments according to claim 9, also comprise the adhesive member gone up at least partially at the edge be arranged between described display and described housing.

19. electronic equipments according to claim 9, at least one in wherein said display or described housing is added to wearable device.

20. 1 kinds of electronic equipments, comprise curved-surface display region, and described electronic equipment comprises:

Display, the panel module layer of the glass at least partially with a certain curvature comprising its edge and the end that protrudes past described exterior cover sheets, described panel module layer comprises non-display area; With

Housing, comprises the groove wherein inserting described non-display area.