CN108196631B

CN108196631B - Curved display and mobile electronic device comprising same

Info

Publication number: CN108196631B
Application number: CN201810154269.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 崔钟旻; 梁舜雄; 崔钟哲
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2014-09-02
Filing date: 2015-09-01
Publication date: 2021-05-11
Anticipated expiration: 2035-09-01
Also published as: AU2015312720A1; AU2015312720A2; WO2016036058A1; CN108196631A; CN105551383B; AU2015312720B2; CN105551383A; MY191446A

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a curved display and a movable electronic device including the same. A curved display comprising: an outer protective layer comprising at least a portion of an edge having a curvature; an opaque layer disposed at an edge of the outer protective layer; and a panel module layer arranged below the opaque layer, including an electrode trace region.

Description

Curved display and mobile electronic device comprising same

The present application is directed to a divisional application of the patent application having an application date of 2015, 9/1, application number of 201510553065.3, entitled "curved display and removable electronic device including the curved display".

Technical Field

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

Background

Conventional electronic devices such as smartphones provide flat screens related to various user functions.

In order to extend the display area of such conventional electronic devices, 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 may degrade the portability of electronic devices, particularly mobile electronic devices such as smartphones.

Disclosure of Invention

Aspects of 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 an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a removable electronic device (which may also be described as a display assembly) including a display including a planar region and a curved region, the curved region being disposed at an end of the display, and a housing disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond an edge of the curved region, wherein the display includes: an outer protective layer having a shape in conformity with the planar region and the curved region; an opaque layer disposed under a peripheral edge of the curved region of the outer protective layer at the end of the display; and a panel module having a non-display area disposed under the opaque layer, and the opaque layer covering the entire non-display area with respect to a vertical direction of the planar area.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a movable (or, in other words, portable) electronic device comprising a display (which may also be described as a display component) and a housing, the display comprising a planar area and a curved area; the housing is disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing extending beyond an edge of the curved region, wherein the display comprises: an outer protective layer having a shape in conformity with the planar region and the curved region; and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, wherein an end of the curved region of the panel module extends beyond an end of the curved region of the outer protective layer.

According to an aspect of the exemplary embodiments, there is provided a movable 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 shell) arranged to support (i.e. directly or indirectly via one or more intermediate members) a display assembly (and, for example, to extend around a periphery or perimeter of the display assembly), at least part of the housing projecting outwardly from (or beyond) an edge of the curved portion (e.g. in a direction perpendicular to the at least part of the curved portion), wherein the display assembly comprises: a protective layer (e.g., a transparent protective layer) or member having a flat portion and a curved portion, the flat portion being an outer surface of the flat portion, the curved portion being an outer surface of the curved portion; an opaque portion (which may also be described as an opaque portion, member, layer, or coating) disposed beneath the protective layer and extending along an edge portion of the curved portion; and a display module (which may also be described as a panel module) having a display area (e.g., a display area capable of displaying text and/or graphics) and a non-display area (e.g., a non-display area incapable of displaying text or graphics), wherein the non-display area is disposed below the opaque portion such that the opaque portion obscures the non-display area from view at least partially (and, in some embodiments, completely) when the display assembly is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the planar portion.

According to an aspect of the exemplary embodiments, there is provided a movable electronic device including a curved display including: a curved display panel module including a planar region parallel to a rear surface of the movable electronic device and a curved region connected to the planar region, the curved region including an electrode trace region disposed at an end of the curved region; and an opaque layer interposed between the electrode trace region and the outer protective layer, the opaque layer being disposed so as to obscure the electrode trace region with respect to a direction perpendicular to the planar region.

According to an aspect of the exemplary embodiments, there is provided a movable electronic device including: a display assembly having a planar portion and a curved portion; and a housing arranged to support the display assembly (e.g., disposed along and/or around a periphery or perimeter of the display assembly), at least a portion of the housing projecting outwardly from (or beyond) an edge of the curved portion (e.g., in a direction perpendicular to at least a portion of the curved portion), wherein the display assembly comprises: a protective layer or member (e.g., a transparent protective layer) having a flat portion and a curved portion, an outer surface of the flat portion providing the planar portion and an outer surface of the curved portion providing the curved portion; and a display module (or panel module) disposed under the protective layer, wherein an end (or edge) of the panel module extends beyond an end (or edge) of the bent portion of the protective layer.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile (portable) electronic device including: a display including a planar area and a curved area extending from the planar area to be integral therewith (i.e., the planar area and the curved area are integral), the curved area being curved toward one side of the planar area, the curved area having a size smaller than a size of the planar area; and a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing extending beyond a surface of the curved region, wherein the display comprises: an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to the shapes of the planar region and the curved region; an opaque region disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved region under the outer protective layer; and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, the panel module including a display area disposed on the flat area and a portion of the curved area and a non-display area disposed at the other portion of the curved area, wherein the opaque layer covers the entirety of the non-display area with respect to a vertical direction of the flat area at an edge of the curved area.

According to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a mobile (portable) electronic device including: a display assembly having an outer surface including a planar portion and a curved portion continuously (seamlessly) extending from the planar portion, the curved portion being curved in one direction from a face of the planar portion, the curved portion having a size smaller than a size of the planar portion; and a housing arranged to support the display assembly (e.g., disposed along an edge of the display assembly), at least a portion of the housing projecting outwardly from or beyond the curved portion, wherein the display assembly comprises: a protection member (e.g., an outer protection layer) having a flat portion whose outer surface provides the flat surface portion and a curved portion whose outer surface provides the curved surface portion (these portions are integral parts of the protection member); an opaque portion (e.g., an opaque region, layer, member, or coating) disposed proximate an edge of the curved portion and beneath the protective member; and a display module (e.g., a panel module) disposed under the protective member, the display module including a display area disposed under the flat portion and under a portion of the curved portion and a non-display area disposed under a remaining portion 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 obscures (i.e., covers) the non-display area from view at least partially (and, in some embodiments, completely).

Drawings

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

FIG. 1B is an illustration of a side of an electronic device according to an example 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 portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

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

Fig. 3B is a diagram illustrating 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 drop state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

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

Fig. 7 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a stiffener is disposed according to an example embodiment.

Fig. 8 illustrates a portion of an electronic apparatus in which a shock-absorbing member is provided according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 9 illustrates an example of a 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 reinforcing 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 is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific exemplary embodiments, but includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. With respect to the description of the figures, like reference numerals may refer to like elements.

The terms "having," "may have," "including," "may include," or "containing" as used herein mean the presence of corresponding features (e.g., numbers, functions, operations, or elements) and do not preclude 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 items listed together. For example, the term "a or B", "at least one of a and B", or "at least one of a or B" may denote all of the cases (1) including at least one a, (2) including at least one B, and (3) including at least one a and at least one B.

The terms "first," "second," and the like as used herein may modify various elements without regard to 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 represent 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 (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being "operatively or communicatively coupled or connected" to or with another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be directly coupled to the other element or coupled to the other element via the other element (e.g., a third element). However, when an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another element (e.g., a second element), there are no intervening elements (e.g., third elements) between the element and the other element.

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

The terminology used herein is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure, but rather to describe specific exemplary embodiments. Terms in the singular may include the plural unless otherwise specified. Terms used herein, including technical terms or scientific terms, have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Conventional terms defined in dictionaries may be interpreted as having a meaning that is the same as or similar to the contextual meaning defined in the prior art and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. Even terms defined herein should not be construed as such as to exclude exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, depending on the circumstances.

An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of a smart phone, a tablet Personal Computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a notebook computer, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, and a wearable device (e.g., smart glasses, a Head Mounted Device (HMD), electronic decoration, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic accessory (appdress), an electronic tattoo, or a smart watch).

In some exemplary embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance. The smart home appliance may include, for example, a TV, a DVD player, a stereo, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washing machine, an air purifier, a set-top box, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a television box (e.g., samsung HomeSync)^TMApple TV^TMOr Google TV^TM) Game console (e.g., Xbox)^TM、PlayStation^TM) At least one of an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, and an electronic frame.

In another exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may include various medical devices (e.g., 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), scanner, or ultrasound device), navigation device, Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, accident data recorder (EDR), Flight Data Recorder (FDR), vehicle infotainment device, electronic device for ship (e.g., navigation system or gyrocompass), avionic device, security device, car audio host, industrial or home robot, Automated Teller Machine (ATM), store point of sale management system (POS), and Internet of things device (e.g., bulb (bulb), various sensors, electric or gas meter, portable electronic device, portable medical device, Sprinkler, fire alarm, thermostat, street light, oven, fitness equipment, hot water tank, heater, or boiler).

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one of furniture or a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and a measuring instrument (e.g., a water meter, an electricity meter, a gas meter, or a wave meter). In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the above-described apparatuses. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may be a flexible device. The electronic device according to the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described apparatus, and may include a new electronic device as the technology develops.

Hereinafter, an electronic apparatus 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 (e.g., an artificial electronic device) using an electronic device.

The electronic device 100 as described below may include a housing (e.g., a casing). The case may include an opening (e.g., at least one of an edge region and a central region of the electronic device 100) having a first side (e.g., a curved portion) extending in a first direction (e.g., a right or left edge direction with respect to a front side of the electronic device 100) in at least a portion of a surface of the case. The electronic device 100 may include a substantially transparent outer protective layer or member (e.g., glass) including a first edge (e.g., an outer protective layer edge) disposed within the opening and extending in a first direction while adjacent to the first side. The outer protective layer edge may be a curved surface, also described herein below as a 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 (e.g., an edge of the panel module) disposed within the opening, curved to conform to the first curved surface, 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 where an image is not displayed, extending in a first direction along a second edge and having a first width in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Further, the electronic device 100 may include an opaque layer (or other opaque 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 a direction of the first width is covered by the opaque layer. The opaque layer may comprise, for example, a black matrix.

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

The electronic device 100 may also include a touch sensing layer (e.g., a touch sheet or screen) that is curved to conform to the first curved surface. The touch sensing layer may have a third edge (e.g., an edge of the touch sheet) adjacent to the first edge and interposed between the outer protection layer and the display layer. In the electronic device 100, the outer protective layer further includes a substantially flat second surface extending from the first curved surface. Further, in the electronic apparatus 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 (e.g., including an outer protective layer, a flexible (or partially curved or bent) panel module layer (e.g., including a touch sensing layer (touch sheet), or touch sensing layer separately disposed), and an opaque layer), at least one side edge of which has a curved shape (or curved display area); a speaker 143 disposed at one or more sides of the display; a button 141; and a housing 200 (e.g., a shell).

The display 150 (e.g., at least one of glass (e.g., an outer protective layer), a panel module (e.g., a panel module layer or a flexible/curved panel module layer), an electromagnetic induction panel, and a heat sink) may include, for example, a first curved portion or portion 151, a planar portion or portion 153, and a second curved portion or portion 155. The first curved surface part 151 and the second curved surface part 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 part 151 and the second curved surface part 155 may have the same curvature and may be symmetrically arranged with respect to a center line of the planar part 153. The edges of the first and second

curved surface portions

151 and 155 may be supported by one side of the case 200. The opaque layer disposed under the outer protective layer and the non-display region disposed at the edge of the panel module may be vertically aligned at the edge of at least one of the first and second

curved surface portions

151 and 155. Accordingly, the display area of the extended panel module may be disposed at the outermost edge of at least one of the first and second

curved surface portions

151 and 155.

The housing 200 may be generally shaped like a polygon (e.g., quadrilateral, rectangular) and may cover (or, in other words, surround, engage, retain, or protect) the exterior of the display 150. For example, the housing may be arranged to engage, surround, retain, 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 (e.g. if at least part of the housing is arranged to protrude outwardly from an edge of the display module in a direction substantially parallel to the planar portion and/or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar and/or curved portion). In other words, the housing may be located around an exterior (outer) surface of the display assembly, may be located around at least a portion of a perimeter or peripheral edge of the display assembly, or along at least a portion of a perimeter or peripheral edge of the display assembly. According to an exemplary embodiment, the case 200 may have an edge extending along the outside of the display 150, at least one side edge of which has a curved shape. According to an exemplary embodiment, the case 200 may include a built-in battery type. Alternatively, the housing 200 may include a detachable battery type. In the case of the battery detachable type, the case 200 may include a case (e.g., a front case (integrated with a rear case), or a front case and a rear case) and a battery cover as described below. According to an exemplary embodiment, the case 200 may include an opening (e.g., a left or right edge region) including a first side (e.g., a curved portion) at least a portion of which is flat, at least a portion of a surface of which extends in a first direction (e.g., at least one of a left direction and a right direction with respect to a center of the case 200).

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

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

As described above, the display 150 may include the first curved portion 151, the flat portion 153, and the second curved portion 155. The first curved surface portion 151 may have a curvature different from that of the second curved surface portion 155. The second curved surface portion 155 may abut on one end of the planar portion 153 and may be curved according to a certain curvature. One end of the first curved surface part 151 may contact one side of the first case 210. One end of the second curved surface part 155 may contact the other side of the first housing 210. The curved and planar portions or portions in some embodiments are respective portions of a single continuous outer surface of the display assembly, such as an outer surface of a protective member (e.g., layer) that includes a planar portion and at least one curved portion extending from and along a nominal edge of the planar portion.

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

The first curved surface supporting portion 211 may cover an end of the first curved surface portion 151 while supporting a bottom of the first curved surface portion 151 having a relatively small curvature. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end of the first curved surface supporting portion 211 may protrude beyond the first curved surface portion 151 to prevent damage to the first curved surface portion 151 while covering the first curved surface portion 151. Further, the first curved surface supporting portion 211 may protrude beyond an end of the first curved surface portion 151 by a predetermined length in an outward direction (a direction in which the first curved surface portion 151 extends from the plane portion 153). The protruding region of the first curved surface support portion 211 may be rounded, for example. According to an exemplary embodiment, at least a portion of the protruding region of the first curved surface support portion 211 may be provided with a shock-absorbing member (e.g., an elastic and/or non-metallic member such as rubber or polyurethane, or a metallic member such as a shock-absorbing net or bumper) disposed in the longitudinal direction or the lateral direction of the housing.

The plane support portion 213 may be disposed under the plane portion 153 of the display 150 to support the plane portion 153. A battery lower insertion hole having a certain size in connection with the insertion of the battery may be defined in a certain inner region of the planar support portion 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 portion 211 and the planar support portion 213. The plane support part 213 may include at least one sidewall supporting at least a portion of the center or edge of the plane part 153, and a certain portion of the inside of the plane support part 213 may be recessed.

The second curved surface support portion 215 may cover an end of the second curved surface portion 155 while supporting a bottom of the second curved surface portion 155 having a relatively high curvature. Here, the second curved surface support portion 215 may have a relatively large curvature compared to the first curved surface support portion 211. Further, the second curved surface support portion 215 may be tapered in a direction toward the end (e.g., a direction in which the second curved surface portion 155 extends from the planar portion 153) to support the high curvature of the second curved surface portion 155. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end of the second curved surface supporting portion 215 may protrude beyond a surface of the second curved surface portion 155 to prevent damage to the second curved surface portion 155. For example, the second curved surface support portion 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 and outer sides of the end of the second curved supporting portion 215 shaped like a hook may be provided with a shock-absorbing member (e.g., an elastic and/or non-metallic member such as rubber or polyurethane, or a metallic member such as a shock-absorbing net or bumper) disposed in the longitudinal direction or the lateral direction of the housing.

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 housing 220 may be formed by metal injection molding or non-metal injection molding such as injection molding. The second housing 220 may be provided to support a flat lower portion of the first curved surface support portion 211, a flat lower portion of the plane support portion 213, and a curved lower portion of the second curved surface support portion 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 portion insertion hole may be offset from the vertical center of the second case 220 toward one direction (e.g., toward the first curved surface support portion 211). According to an exemplary embodiment, in the case of the battery detachable type, the battery upper insertion hole of the second case 220 may be exposed. A battery cover covering the entire region 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 housing 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 a battery cover may not be provided.

As described above, in the electronic apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment, the curvature of the second curved surface portion 155 may be greater than the curvature of the first curved surface portion 151, so that an extended display area may be provided to one side of the electronic apparatus 100. In addition, since the non-display area of the panel module disposed on the second curved surface part 155 is disposed under the opaque layer, the display area may extend based on the extended panel module. Also, because the first curved surface portion 151 is provided with a relatively small curvature (or no curvature), the first curved surface support portion 211 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 portion of the electronic device 100 may include a portion of the display 150 (e.g., the planar portion 153 and the second curved portion 155 are shown), a portion of the first housing 210 (e.g., the planar support portion 213 and the second curved support portion 215 are 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 with an emphasis 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 display or control of an image, an outer protective layer 50 disposed on the panel module 40, an opaque layer 52 (e.g., a black matrix, etc.) disposed on one side of the rear of the edge of the outer protective layer 50, an electromagnetic induction panel 53 (e.g., a digitizer) disposed on or under the panel module 40, and a heat sink 55 (or heat sheet). 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 the extended display area 44 a.

The panel module 40 may include, for example, a touch sheet 41 (e.g., a touch sensing layer), an adhesive layer 42, a polarizing plate 43, and a display panel 44. The touch sheet 41 is described as an element of the panel module 40, but the exemplary embodiment is 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 sheet 41 may support, for example, capacitance 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 (trace) area for supplying signals to the touch sensing signal lines. According to an exemplary embodiment, the trace region may be formed on both side edges or on one side edge of the touch sheet 41. The trace area may be included in, for example, the non-display area 44 b. The adhesive layer 51 may be provided on the touch sheet 41 so that the touch sheet 41 may be bonded to the outer protective layer 50. According to an exemplary embodiment, the touch sensing signal lines may be formed by transparent Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) electrodes. The trace area may be formed by an opaque metal electrode. The trace region may be disposed only on the first curved surface portion 151.

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

The display panel 44 may have a bendable sheet type with a certain thickness. 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 form. The display panel 44 may include, for example, a display region 44a in which the plurality of pixels are arranged and a non-display region 44b in which pads for supplying pixel control signals are arranged. The pad may be coupled to a signal line of the gate driver or the data driver.

The panel module 40 of the display 150 may include a display region 44a and a non-display region 44b (e.g., at least a portion of an edge region of the panel module 40), wherein pads or signal lines are arranged in the non-display region 44b to supply signals to the display region 44 a. The non-display region 44b may be disposed on at least a portion of an edge region of the second curved surface portion 155 of the display 150. The non-display region 44b of the panel module 40 disposed at the edge of the second curved surface 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 surface 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.

The electromagnetic induction panel 53 may be provided when the electronic device 100 supports generation of an input event by electromagnetic induction with an electronic pen. Therefore, if the operation of the additional electronic pen is not supported by the electronic apparatus 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 a function of receiving an input from an electronic pen in proximity.

The heat sink 55 may be disposed under the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and on the first housing 210. The heat sink 55 may 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 disposed on 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, acryl, or transparent plastic. As shown in fig. 2A, the edge (or edge portion) of the outer protective layer 50 may have a certain curvature. The end of the outer protective layer 50 may be placed on, for example, the second curved supporting portion 215 of the first housing 210.

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

According to an embodiment, as seen in a normal direction of the curved surface of the outer protective layer 50, an end portion of the opaque layer 52 may extend outward in width (toward an upper side of the curved surface) from an active area (a/a) line, which is a boundary between the non-display area 44b and the display area, by a distance a (e.g., about 1mm or less, e.g., about 0.03mm to about 0.3mm, or about 0.026mm to about 0.38 mm). In the case where the end of the opaque layer 52 is disposed within 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 may be disposed outside the a/a line (toward the upper side of the curved surface), wherein the opaque layer 52 may maintain a minimum width in consideration of assembly tolerance. Accordingly, at least a portion of the lines of the panel module 40 disposed in the non-display region 44b (e.g., the signal supply lines disposed in the trace region of the touch sheet 41 or the region of the display panel 44 in which the pads or the signal supply lines are disposed) may be covered by the opaque layer 52. As described above, the opaque layer 52 may be disposed to geometrically cover the entire non-display area 44b with respect to the forward direction (or a direction perpendicular to the planar area of the electronic device 100). Here, with respect to the direction perpendicular to the planar area of the electronic apparatus 100, the end portion on the planar area side of the opaque layer 52 may be geometrically perpendicularly aligned (or perpendicularly parallel) with the end portion on the planar area side of the non-display area 44 b.

According to another embodiment, as seen at the front of electronic device 100, the inner end of opaque layer 52 may be spaced apart from (or extend from) a distance B (e.g., within about 1mm, such as about 0.5mm to about 0.72 mm).

When the panel is viewed through the external protective layer 50 in front of the electronic device 100, light emitted from the panel is refracted by the external protective layer 50 so that an object appears to be located at a different position when viewed from outside the external protective layer 50. Thus, a distance B (e.g., about 1mm or less, such as about 0.5mm to about 0.72mm) that is designed to be greater than a distance a (e.g., about 0.02mm to about 0.4mm) appears to be a distance C (e.g., about 1mm or less, such as about 0.264mm to about 0.5mm or about 0.2mm to about 0.3mm) that is less than distance B, as seen by a user in front of electronic device 100. Therefore, when viewed on the front of the electronic apparatus 100 or in the normal direction of the curved surface, the distance a becomes relatively similar to the distance C, so that a certain amount of inactive area around the display is viewed flat without giving a feeling of difference, thereby causing an aesthetic feeling. As described above, with respect to the forward direction of the electronic device 100 (e.g., the direction perpendicular to the planar area of the electronic device 100), the opaque layer 52 may be disposed to optically cover the entire non-display area 44b due to the refractive index of at least one layer (e.g., an external protection layer or a panel module layer) included in the display. For example, when the curved surface region of the electronic apparatus 100 is viewed from the forward direction (or vertical direction) of the electronic apparatus 100, the end of the non-display region 44b and the end of the opaque layer 52 disposed at the curved surface region may appear to be located at positions different from their actual positions due to the refractive indexes of the outer protective layer (e.g., glass) 50 and the panel module 40 disposed under the outer protective layer. Accordingly, in the electronic apparatus 100 of the present disclosure, the end portion on the flat area side of the opaque layer 52 and the end portion on the flat area side of the non-display area 44b located at the curved area may be arranged such that the end portion on the flat area side of the opaque layer 52 optically covers the end portion on the flat area side of the non-display area 44b in the forward direction (the perpendicular direction of the flat area) of the electronic apparatus 100 (e.g., such that the opaque layer 52 covers the non-display area 44b when visually viewed through at least one of the external protection layer and the panel module). In this state, even if the end portion on the flat area side of the non-display area 44b geometrically protrudes further toward the flat area than the end portion on the flat area side of the opaque layer 52 and is otherwise too narrow (for example, about 1mm or less, for example, about 0.264mm to about 0.5mm or about 0.2mm to about 0.3mm) by the distance C, the opaque layer 52 can optically cover the entire non-display area 44 b.

As described above, in the curved display region (e.g., the first curved portion 151 or the second curved portion 155) of the display 150, the non-display region 44b of the panel module 40 is disposed under the opaque layer 52 so that a region (non-display region) that is not displayed when the panel module 40 is viewed through the outer protection layer 50 may be minimized.

As described above, the first housing 210 may include the planar support portion 213 and the second curved support portion 215 adjacent to the planar support portion 213. The second curved surface support portion 215 may include a support body 215_1 abutting the plane support portion 213 and a curved surface cover portion 215_2 disposed at one end of the support body 215_ 1.

The support body 215_1 may include an upper surface curved with the curvature of the second curved surface portion 155 and a lower surface facing the second housing 220. Accordingly, the support 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 edges 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 in the longitudinal direction of the support body 215_1 with a certain width. 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 within the rail groove 216 a. The protective member 240 may include a sponge (sponge) or an adhesive tape. The protective member 240 may serve to block moisture or dust from the inside of the electronic apparatus 100.

The curved surface covering portion 215_2 may be disposed at one end of the support body 215_1 to form an angle with the extending direction of the support body 215_ 1. According to an exemplary embodiment, the curved surface covering portion 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 (e.g., a direction to the outer protective layer 50). One sidewall of the curved surface covering portion 215_2 may face a side surface of the display 150. The protruding end portion of the curved surface covering portion 215_2 may have a height greater than a height of the display 150 on the one sidewall. Therefore, when the electronic device 100 is dropped, the curved surface covering portion 215_2 may absorb at least a 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 portion insertion hole 218 may be provided at the planar support portion 213 in the first case 210 or may be provided on the planar support portion 213 and the first surface support portion 211.

The second housing 220 supports the first housing 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 of one side of the second housing 220 may face an inner side of the curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. Accordingly, at least a portion of the second housing 220 may be covered by the edge of the first housing 210.

The battery cover 250 may cover a lower surface or an exposed surface of the second housing 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 of one side of the battery cover 250 may be coupled to an inner side of the curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. The inner side of the curved surface covering portion 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 portion 215_ 2. The surface of the battery cover 250 may be aligned in parallel with one side of the curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery cover 250 may be integrated with the second housing 220, or may be integrated with the first and

second housings

210 and 220. In this case, the battery cover 250 may be fixed to a rear portion of the electronic device 100 having a built-in battery type to cover the battery.

It will be understood 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 such that the end (edge) surface of the protective layer 50 and the end (edge) of the non-display region 44b of the panel module each generally rest on (i.e., abut) the same flat surface of the first housing portion 215_ 2. This flat surface is a sidewall of a window (or recess) defined in the housing for receiving the display assembly. The flat surface extends outwardly a small distance from the outer surface of the curved portion of the protective layer (i.e., in a direction generally perpendicular to the curved surface at this location), thus providing protection to the display assembly. It will be appreciated that the side walls of the window in the housing in this embodiment also extend outwardly beyond the outer surfaces of the flat portion (153) and curved portion (155) of the protective member at the nominal top and bottom ends of the device (only the top end being shown in figure 2A) to provide protection around the periphery of the display assembly.

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

The relationship between the opaque layer 52 and the non-display region 44b is described below with reference to fig. 2A. As shown in fig. 2A, with respect to the curved surface region 1a facing the external protective layer^thA direction (e.g., a vertical direction of a tangent line to a certain point on the curved surface region), an end portion 44b _1 of the non-display region 44b may be in a third direction (e.g., from the curved surface covering portion 215_2 to a boundary region between the planar region and the curved surface region and perpendicular to 1 a)^thDirection of direction) further extends 1a than the end portion 52_1 of the opaque layer 52^thWidth. Further, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at the edge of the curved surface region, with respect to 2a^thIn a direction (a vertical direction of the planar area or a vertical direction of the horizontally placed battery cover 250), the end portion 44b _1 of the non-display area 44b may be further extended 2a than the end portion 52_1 of the opaque layer 52^thWidth. Here, 1a^thThe width can be substantially close to 2a^thWidth. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, 1a is specified^thThe width (e.g., the width of a) may be within about 1 mm. Alternatively, 1a specified^thThe width may be from about 0.02mm to about 0.4 mm. For example, 1a^thThe width may be adjusted according to the characteristics of the curved surface applied to the electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, 2a is specified^thThe width (e.g., the width of C) may be within about 1 mm. Alternatively, 2a specified^thThe width may be from about 0.2mm to about 0.5 mm. 2a of^thThe width may also be adjusted according to the characteristics of the curved surface applied to the electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, 1a is specified^thThe width may be less than 2a^thWidth. The end portion 44b _1 of the non-display area may be associated with a boundary line (active area line) of the display area.

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 portion of the electronic device 100 may include a portion of the display 150 (e.g., the planar portion 153 and the second curved portion 155), a portion of the first housing 210, a portion of the second housing 220, and a portion of the battery cover 250.

The first case 210 may include a support main body 215_1 and a curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. The curved surface covering portion 215_2 may include, for example, a first sidewall 215a, a second sidewall 215c, a connection portion 215b, and a support groove 215 d.

The first sidewall 215a may abut the support body 215_1 and may protrude a certain distance beyond the upper surface of the support body 215_ 1. Ends of some elements of the display 150 (e.g., the electromagnetic induction panel 53 and the heat sink 55) may be disposed on a side surface of the first sidewall 215 a. The second sidewall 215c may be spaced apart from the first sidewall 215a by a distance supporting the width of the groove 215 d. 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 sidewall 215 c. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of the opaque layer 52 may be disposed on a side surface of the second sidewall 215 c. The connection portion 215b connects the bottoms of the first and second sidewalls 215a, 215c to form a support groove 215 d. Ends of some elements of the display 150 (e.g., ends of the panel module 40) may be disposed on the surface of the connection portion 215b opened through the support groove 215 d. Portions of the display 150 (e.g., a portion of the edge region of the panel module 40) may be inserted into the support grooves 215 d. For example, the non-display region 44b of the panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215 d. According to an exemplary embodiment, the support groove 215d may have the same depth as that of the non-display region 44b, or may have a depth greater than that of the non-display region 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 215 d.

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 (e.g., the width of the non-display region 44 b). The protruding panel module 40 may be inserted into the support groove 215 d.

As described above, since the non-display region 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 sidewall 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 that protrudes beyond the edge of the protective layer) is received within a slot (or groove) in the housing, the slot extending longitudinally along the edge of the display assembly. The end (edge) of the protective layer is again arranged to abut the substantially flat 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 surface supporting portion 215 may include a supporting body 215_1 and a curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. The curved surface covering portion 215_2 may include, for example, a connection portion 215g and a side wall 215f (the side wall 215a is removed compared to fig. 2B), the connection portion 215g being disposed at one end of the upper surface of the support body 215_1 at an angle (e.g., a right angle or an acute angle) with the upper surface of the support body 215_ 1. In this case, elements of the display 150 (except for the outer protective layer 50) may be disposed in the support grooves 215e formed by the connection portions 215g and the sidewalls 215 f. For example, the panel module 40, the electromagnetic induction panel 53, and the heat sink 55 may be disposed in the support groove 215 e. The display 150 may be provided with a panel module 40, an electromagnetic induction panel 53 disposed parallel to the panel module 40, and a heat sink 55, the panel module 40 protruding beyond an end of the outer protective layer 50 by a certain distance (e.g., the width of the non-display region 44 b).

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 main 215_ 1. The rail groove 216c may extend to the inside of the supporting groove 215 e.

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

The first case 210 may be, for example, a front case of the electronic device. The first housing 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 with respect to a vertical center line of the first case 210, as shown in fig. 3A.

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

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

Also, it will be appreciated that in the embodiment of fig. 2C, 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 (which protrudes beyond the edge of the protective layer) is received within a slot in the housing which extends longitudinally along the edge of the display assembly. The end (edge) of the protective layer is again arranged to abut the substantially flat side wall of the housing, defining the portion in which the window of the display assembly is received.

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

As shown in fig. 3B, the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151, a flat 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 main screen button may be respectively disposed at one side of the display 150.

The first case 210 may include a first curved surface support portion 211, a second curved surface support portion 215, and a flat surface support portion 213, a surface of the first curved surface support portion 211 facing the first curved surface portion 151 (e.g., opposite to the first curved surface portion 151) having a curvature similar to that of the first curved surface portion 151, a surface of the second curved surface support portion 215 facing the second curved surface portion 155 (e.g., opposite to the second curved surface portion 155) having a curvature similar to that of the second curved surface portion 155, and a region of the flat surface support portion 213 facing the flat surface portion 153 (e.g., opposite to the flat surface portion 153) defining 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 surface support portion 215 of the first housing 210 may include, for example, a second curved surface support area 2155 on which a portion of an upper side of the adhesive member 230 is disposed, a first curved surface support area 2151 on which a portion of a lower side of the adhesive member 230 is disposed, and a third curved surface support area 2153 connecting the second curved surface support area 2155 to the first curved surface support area 2151. A track groove 216 for receiving the protective member 240 may be provided in the third curved support area 2153.

The adhesive member 230 may be shaped like "C", and the adhesive member 230 is continuously disposed at the upper portion of the display 150 (or the upper side of the plane support portion 213 and the second curved support area 2155), the edge of the first curved portion 151, and the lower portion of the display 150 (or the first curved support area 2151 and the lower side of the plane support portion 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 circumference of the first case 210.

The protective member 240 may be disposed on the second curved support portion 215 with a certain length (e.g., a position where the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 is disposed). According to an exemplary embodiment, the protective member 240 may have a length corresponding to the length of the third curved support area 2153. The protective member 240 may be located in the track groove 216 provided in the third curved 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 apparatus 100 may include a battery placing portion 280 provided by aligning upper and lower battery insertion holes provided in the first and

second cases

210 and 220, respectively. The battery placing part 280 may be offset leftward with respect to a vertical center line of the electronic device 100. For example, as shown in state 403, battery 300 may be biased to the left side of electronic device 100. For example, the battery 300 may be biased to the first curved surface portion 151 of the display 150 or the first curved surface support portion 211 of the first housing 210. Accordingly, the location where the battery 300 is placed may change the center of gravity of the electronic device 100 away from the center line of the electronic device. Therefore, the electronic apparatus 100 may have a tendency to fall in a direction that coincides with the center of gravity that is changed by the position of the battery 300.

Fig. 5 illustrates a falling state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to fig. 5, as shown in state 501, in a case where the electronic apparatus 100 is dropped from a height in which the back of the electronic apparatus faces downward (e.g., the display 150 faces upward), the portion of the electronic apparatus including the first curved surface portion 151 (or the portion where the battery 300 is disposed) may be rotated downward. Accordingly, a rear portion of the first curved surface portion 151, in which the battery 300 is disposed (e.g., the first curved surface support portion 211 of the first case 210 or the region of the second case 220 coupled to the first curved surface support portion 211) may be more likely to collide with the ground. Since the area including the first curved surface portion 151 (the area where the housing is relatively thick) hits the ground, the shock (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 case where the electronic device 100 is dropped from a height with the front side facing down (e.g., with the display 150 facing down), a portion of the electronic device including the first curved portion 151 (or a portion where the battery 300 is disposed) may be rotated downward. Therefore, the front 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 may be more likely to collide with the ground. Since a region including the first curved surface portion 151, the curvature of which is relatively small or the thickness of one side of the region is greater than that of the second curved surface portion 155, collides with the ground, the shock is absorbed by the case so that damage to the second curved surface portion 155 can be prevented.

FIG. 6 illustrates a housing with a display placed thereon according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to fig. 6, the display 150 may include a first curved portion 151, a flat portion 153, and a second curved portion 155. The display 150 may be disposed on the front surface of the first housing 210. The first curved surface part 210 may include a curved surface support part having a curvature corresponding to the curvatures of the first and second

curved surface parts

151 and 155.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a protective cover (guard)219 may be disposed at an edge of an end of the second curved support portion 215 of the first housing 210. The protective cover 219 may cover the edge of the second curved surface portion 155. In addition, the shield cap 219 may extend a distance beyond the surface of the second curved surface portion 155. Alternatively, in a case where an adhesive member is interposed between the display 150 and the first housing 210, the protective cover 219 may protrude beyond the surface of the display 150. Accordingly, the protective cover 219 may prevent the second curved portion 155 of the electronic device 100 from being damaged when contacting another object, for example, when falling freely.

Fig. 7 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a reinforcement member is disposed 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 portion 155 may be provided on the second curved surface supporting portion 215 of the first case 210. According to an exemplary embodiment, an end 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 main body 215_1 and a curved surface covering portion 215_ 2. The support body 215_1 may support the second curved portion 155 of the display 150. The curved surface covering portion 215_2 abutting the support body 215_1 may support an end portion of the display 150.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an auxiliary groove 201 having a certain width may be provided in at least one of the surfaces of the curved surface covering portion 215_2 exposed to the outside in the longitudinal direction. The reinforcing member 202 may be disposed in the auxiliary groove 201. The auxiliary groove 201 may be opened in a direction in which the second curved surface 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 portion 215_ 2. The thickness of the reinforcing member 202 may be greater than the depth of the auxiliary groove 201. Therefore, the reinforcing 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 the outer surface of the reinforcement member 202 may be rounded. The reinforcing member 202 may include a material capable of absorbing shock due to contact with an object. For example, the reinforcement member 202 may be formed of at least one of a non-metallic material or a metallic material. The reinforcement member 202 may have a mesh structure for increasing the damping rate.

Fig. 8 illustrates a portion of an electronic device in which a shock absorbing member is disposed 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 flat portion 153 and a second curved portion 155. The first housing 210 may include a second curved surface supporting portion 215 corresponding to the second curved surface portion 155. The second curved surface supporting portion 215 may include a supporting body 215_1 and a curved surface covering portion 215_ 2.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the rail groove 203 may be disposed in a side surface (e.g., a surface facing an end of the outer protective layer 50) of the curved surface covering portion 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 shock. For example, the shock-absorbing member 204 may be formed as a solid body (the inside thereof is filled) using rubber, soft plastic, or a mixture thereof. In addition, the shock-absorbing member 204 may be formed of a non-metallic material or a metallic material, and may have a mesh structure.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the width of the track groove 203 may have an open width (e.g., 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 portion 215_ 2. In this case, the shock-absorbing member 204 disposed in the rail groove 203 may 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, the electronic device may employ both the reinforcement member structure of fig. 7 and the shock-absorbing member structure of fig. 8.

Referring to fig. 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 to have the same constant thickness (e.g., about 0.05mm to about 0.3mm) as the planar portion of the display 150. Alternatively, as shown in state 903, the second curved portion 155 of the display 150 may have a greater amount of curvature and thus a greater thickness (e.g., about 0.3mm to about 0.5mm) than the planar portion. Optionally, as shown in state 905, the curved portion may be further convex than the planar portion. Alternatively, 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 may be adjusted such that at least a portion of an end of the second curved surface portion 155 has a straight portion or a straight curved portion (e.g., a portion of a curve having a radius greater than a predetermined value) to stably press the second curved surface portion 155 of the display 150 against the curved surface support portion of the first case 210, so that the display 150 is easily assembled. The curved surface support portion (e.g., an end portion of the curved surface support portion) of the first case 210 may have a flat surface to correspond to a straight portion of the second curved surface portion 155 (e.g., a portion of an end portion of the second curved surface portion 155). For example, at least a part of the curved surface support portion may have a flat surface at an interface region between the support body and the curved surface covering portion.

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

Referring to fig. 10, as shown in state 1001, display 1150 of 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 portions

1151 and 1155 may have the same curvature. For example, the first curved surface portion 1151 may be symmetrical to the second curved surface portion 1155 with respect to a vertical center line of the plane portion 1153. Further, as shown in state 1003, electronic device 100 may include display 1150, first housing 1210, and second housing 1220, the two curved portions of display 1150 being symmetric with respect to each other. The first case 1210 may include a first curved support portion 1211 supporting the first curved portion 1151, a planar support portion 1213 supporting the planar portion, and a second curved support portion 1215 supporting the second curved portion 1155. The upper surface of the first curved surface support portion 1211 may have a curvature similar to that of the first curved surface portion 1151. The upper surface of the second curved support section 1215 may have a curvature similar to that of the second curved section 1155. Accordingly, the first case body 1210 may have an upper surface whose both side edges are symmetrical to each other with respect to a vertical center line of the electronic apparatus 100. The second case 1220 may be disposed under the first case 1210 to support the first case 1210.

Referring to fig. 11, as shown in state 1101, the first housing 1210 of the electronic device 100 may include a first curved support portion 1211, a planar support portion 1213, and a second curved support portion 1215. The first and second curved

surface support portions

1211 and 1215 may be symmetrical to each other about a vertical center line of the electronic device 100. The upper surface of the first curved support portion 1211 and the upper surface of the second curved support portion 1215 may have the same or similar curvature.

The battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be provided inside the planar support portion 1213. The vertical length of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be greater than the horizontal length thereof. According to an exemplary embodiment, the battery upper insertion hole 1218 may be offset to one side with respect to a center line of the electronic device 100. According to an exemplary embodiment, the area of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 biased to the first curved support portion 1211 may be greater than the area of the battery upper insertion hole 1218 biased 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 body 1210. The damage prevention member 1100 may protrude a certain distance along the edge of the first curved support portion 1211 and the edge of the second curved support portion 1215. After display 1150 is positioned, the height of the atraumatic member 1100 may be some distance greater than the surface of the display 1150. For example, as shown in state 1103, the atraumatic member 1100 may extend beyond the first curved portion 1151 or the second curved portion 1155 of the display 1150.

Referring to state 1103, electronic device 100 may include first and second

curved portions

1151 and 1155 that are symmetrical to each other about a centerline of the electronic device and a planar portion 1153 disposed between first and second

curved portions

1151 and 1155. The first and second

curved portions

1151 and 1155 may have the same or similar curvature.

A first curved surface support portion 1211 may be disposed under the first curved surface portion 1151 to support the first curved surface portion 1151. Second curved surface support section 1215 may be disposed below second curved surface section 1155 to support second curved surface section 1155. The planar support portion 1213 may support a central portion, e.g., a planar portion, of the display 1150. At least a portion of the battery 300 may be disposed in the battery upper portion insertion hole 1218 as shown in 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 placing part. The battery 300 may be put into the battery placing portion. The battery placing portion may be biased to the first curved surface portion 1151 or the first curved surface support portion 1211. Accordingly, the battery 300 may be biased toward the first curved support portion 1211.

Although it has been described that the damage preventing member 1100 is provided on the first and second

curved support portions

1211 and 1215, the damage preventing member 1100 may be provided only on the first curved support portion 1211. Alternatively, the damage prevention member 1100 disposed on the first curved support portion 1211 may be different in structure or material from the damage prevention member 1100 disposed on the second curved support portion 1215 to prevent damage to the first curved portion 1151 due to the biased position of the battery 300. For example, the damage prevention member 1100 disposed on the first curved support portion 1211 may employ a material or structure in which the amount of shock absorption is greater than that of the damage prevention member 1100 disposed on the second curved support portion 1215.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a movable electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a display including a planar area and a curved area extending from the planar area as one body therewith, the curved area being curved toward a back side of the planar area, wherein the display may include: an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to the planar region and the curved region; an opaque region disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved region under the outer protective layer; and a panel module disposed under the external protective layer, the panel module having a display area disposed on the flat area and a portion of the curved area and a non-display area disposed at the other portion of the curved area, wherein with respect to 1a^thA direction (or first direction) in which an end of the non-display region extends (or protrudes) farther than an end of the opaque layer in the third direction by 1a at the curved surface region of the outer protective layer^thWidth (or first width), wherein 2a is concerned^thA direction (or second direction) in which an end of the non-display area extends (or protrudes) farther than an end of the opaque layer 2a in a fourth direction at an edge of the curved area^thWidth (or second width).

The first direction may be perpendicular to a tangent line at any point on the curved surface region. The second direction may be perpendicular to the planar area, the third direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the fourth direction perpendicular to the second direction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first width may be substantially close to the second width, wherein the specified first width may be within about 1mm or may be from about 0.02mm to about 0.4 mm. The specified second width may be within about 1mm or may be from about 0.2mm to about 0.5 mm.

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

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a movable electronic device may include a display including a planar region and a curved region extending from the planar region as one body therewith, the curved region being curved toward a back side of the planar region, wherein the display may include: an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to the planar region and the curved region; an opaque layer disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved region under the outer protection layer; and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, the panel module having a display area disposed on the flat area and a portion of the curved area and a non-display area disposed at the other portion of the curved area, wherein, at an edge of the curved area, the opaque layer may substantially cover a majority of the non-display area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at the curved surface region of the outer protective layer, with respect to a first direction, an end portion of the non-display region may further extend beyond a boundary line between the non-display region and the display region by a first width in a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, so that the opaque layer may substantially optically cover a majority of the non-display region.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at an edge of the curved region, with respect to the second direction, an end of the non-display region may extend a second width further than an end of the opaque layer in a fourth direction, such that the opaque layer may substantially cover a majority of the non-display region, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the planar region, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the opaque layer may geometrically cover substantially the entire non-display area with respect to a perpendicular direction of the planar area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the opaque layer may optically cover substantially the entire non-display area with respect to a vertical direction of the planar area due to a refractive index of at least one layer included in the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the curved region may be disposed at edges of both sides of the display, or may be raised with respect to the planar region.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the removable electronic device may further comprise at least one of: a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond a surface of the curved region; and an adhesive member disposed under the planar region of the display, the adhesive member being selectively disposed under at least a portion of the curved region of the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the housing may further comprise at least one of: a support groove into which the non-display region is inserted, and a sidewall constituting a portion of the support groove and facing a side surface of an edge of the outer protective layer; a battery placing portion biased toward a direction away from the curved surface area with respect to a vertical center line of the movable electronic device; a rail groove formed in a surface of the case facing a back of an edge side of the display in a longitudinal direction, the protective member being inserted into the rail groove; an auxiliary groove formed in at least a portion of a surface of the housing exposed to the outside; and a reinforcing member disposed in the auxiliary groove to absorb or disperse shock; and a shock-absorbing member disposed on one surface of the case facing an end of an edge of the display.

As described above, 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 as one body therewith, the curved area being curved toward one side of the planar area, the curved area having a size smaller than that of the planar area; and a case disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the case protruding beyond a surface of the curved surface area, wherein the display may include an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to shapes of the planar area and the curved surface area, an opaque area disposed at a portion of the 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 a non-display area disposed at one side of the display area, wherein a planar area side of the opaque layer and a planar area side of the non-display area are vertically aligned at the edge of the curved surface 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 by a specified angle at which the vertical line is inclined toward the edge of the curved area.

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 as one body therewith, the curved area being curved toward one side of the planar area, the curved area having a size smaller than a size of the planar area; and a housing disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the housing protruding beyond a surface of the curved region. Here, the display may include: an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to the shapes of the planar region and the curved region; an opaque region disposed at a portion of an edge of the curved region and under the outer protective layer; and a panel module disposed under the external protective layer, the panel module having a display area disposed over a portion of the curved area and the planar area, and a non-display area disposed at the remaining portion of the curved area, wherein the opaque layer may cover the entire non-display area at an edge of the curved area with respect to a vertical direction of the planar area.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of an end of the curved surface region of the outer protective layer and at least a portion 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 region may be convex relative to the planar region.

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

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a removable electronic device may include: a display including a planar area and a curved area extending from the planar area as one body therewith, the curved area being curved toward one side of the planar area, the curved area having a size smaller than a size of the planar area; and a case disposed along an edge of the display, at least a portion of the case protruding beyond a surface of the curved region, wherein the display may include an outer protective layer formed in a shape corresponding to shapes of the planar region and the curved region, and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, the panel module having a display region disposed on the planar region and a portion of the curved region and a non-display region disposed on the remaining portion of the curved region. Here, an end of the panel module including at least a portion of the non-display area may extend further than an end of the curved 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 surface portion 2151, the planar surface portion 2153, and the second curved surface portion 2155 may be continuously arranged. The first and second

curved surface portions

2151 and 2155 may be curved surface display areas having different curvatures. The second curved surface portion 2155 may have a curvature greater than a curvature of the first curved surface portion 2151.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic apparatus 1200 may include an engagement portion 2700, and a device including the display 2150 may be detachably attached to the engagement portion 2700. The attachment section 2700 can be worn over at least a portion of the body of the user. The engagement portion 2700 may include a placement portion to which the display 2150 may be removably attached. Interface portion 2700 may also include a connection portion coupled to interface portion 2700 at a side portion of display 2150 (e.g., a left side portion of first curved portion 2151 and a right side portion of second curved portion 2155). The shield may be disposed 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 edge areas thereof and an extended display area of the display formed by positioning and disposing a non-display area of the display (e.g., a non-display area of a panel module) under an opaque layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an area of the display other than the external protection layer (e.g., a non-display area 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 recess may support a strong bond between the curved display area and the housing.

A member such as sponge may be disposed between the curved display area and the housing to block moisture or dust and mitigate shock.

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

With respect to damage prevention, the housing covering the curved display area may include a protective cover that protrudes from an edge of the curved display area beyond the surface of the display. Further, the shock-absorbing member may be disposed on at least one side (e.g., 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 comprising at least a portion of an edge having a curvature; an opaque layer disposed at the edge of the outer protective layer; and a panel module including a non-display area positioned under the opaque layer.

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

According to an exemplary embodiment, an end portion of one side of the opaque layer and an end portion 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 having a certain curvature disposed under the electromagnetic induction panel.

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

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

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

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

According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may further include a rail groove formed in a surface of the housing facing the display in a longitudinal direction and a protective 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 a certain distance beyond a surface of the display.

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

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

According to an exemplary embodiment, the case may further include a battery placing portion biased to the non-curved display region or the edge curved portion having a curvature lower than that of the curved display region with respect to the center line.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the ends 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 including an outer protective layer having an edge at least a portion of which has a certain curvature and a panel module protruding beyond an end of the outer protective layer, the panel module including a non-display area, and a housing including a groove in 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 portion of the external protection layer.

According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a display area may 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 disclosure are illustrative and not restrictive. Various alternatives and equivalents are possible. Other additions, deletions, or modifications will be appreciated 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 the exemplary embodiments provide a removable electronic device comprising: the display comprises a plane area and a curved area, wherein the curved area is arranged at the tail end of the display; and a housing disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing extending beyond an edge of the curved region, wherein the display comprises: an outer protective layer having a shape in conformity with the planar region and the curved region; an opaque layer disposed under a peripheral edge of the curved region of the outer protective layer at an end of the display; and a panel module having a non-display area disposed under the opaque layer, wherein the opaque layer covers the entire non-display area with respect to a vertical direction of the planar area.

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

In some embodiments, the housing comprises: a support recess configured to receive the non-display area; and a sidewall constituting a part of the supporting groove, the sidewall being disposed to face a side surface of the edge of the outer protective layer.

In some embodiments, the display further comprises at least one of: the electromagnetic induction panel is arranged on the curved surface area; the radiating fins are arranged on the curved surface area; and a touch sensing layer interposed between the outer protective layer and the panel module.

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

In some embodiments, the housing further includes a battery placement portion disposed at a position offset from a vertical center line of the movable electronic device in a direction away from the curved surface area.

In certain embodiments, the housing comprises at least one of: a rail groove formed in a longitudinal direction in a surface of the case opposite to a back of an edge side of the display; and a protection member configured to be inserted into the rail groove.

In some embodiments, the housing comprises: an auxiliary groove formed in at least a portion of a surface of the housing exposed to the outside; 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 one surface of an end of the curved cover portion facing the edge of the display.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises 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 surface region includes a plurality of curved surface regions formed on both edges of the display.

An exemplary embodiment provides a removable electronic device including: a display including a planar region and a curved region; and a housing disposed along a perimeter of the display, at least a portion of the housing extending beyond an edge of the curved region, wherein the display comprises: an outer protective layer having a shape in conformity with the planar region and the curved region; and a panel module disposed under the outer protective layer, wherein an end of the curved region of the panel module extends beyond an end of the curved region of the outer protective layer.

In some embodiments, the device further comprises an adhesive member disposed on 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 certain embodiments, the housing further comprises at least one of: a battery placing section disposed at a position not adjacent to an edge of the curved surface region biased toward the curved surface portion having a curvature different from that of the curved surface region or biased toward the planar surface region with respect to a vertical center line of the movable electronic device; a support groove configured to receive at least a portion of a panel module area, the panel module area extending beyond the outer protective layer; a protection member provided on a portion of a surface of the case opposite to a back of an edge side of the display in a longitudinal direction; a reinforcement member provided on at least a portion of a surface of the case exposed to the outside and configured to absorb or disperse a shock; and a shock-absorbing member disposed on one surface of the curved surface covering portion opposite to an end of an edge of the display.

An exemplary embodiment provides a removable electronic device including: a curved display, the curved display comprising: a curved display panel module, the curved display panel module comprising: a planar region parallel to a rear surface of the movable electronic device; and a curved surface region connected to the planar region, the curved surface region including an electrode trace region disposed at an end of the curved surface; the outer protective layer is arranged on the curved surface display panel module; and an opaque layer interposed between the electrode trace area and the outer protective layer, the opaque layer being disposed 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 a second curved surface region among the plurality of curved surface regions.

This application claims priority from korean patent application No.10-2014-0116501, filed in the korean intellectual property office on 9/2/2014, and korean patent application No.10-2015-0099481, filed in the korean intellectual property office on 14/7/2015, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

a display, comprising:

an outer protective layer; and

a panel module layer disposed under the outer protective layer and including a planar region, a first curved region extending from a first edge of the planar region, and a second curved region extending from a second edge of the planar region opposite the first edge; and

a housing in which the display is disposed, comprising:

a first region that is curved and corresponds to the first curved surface region;

a second region that is curved and corresponds to the second curved surface region; and

a third region disposed between the first region and the second region and corresponding to the planar region; and

an adhesive member including at least one of a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region separated from the first adhesive region,

wherein the first adhesive region is disposed between at least a portion of the first area of the housing and at least a portion of the first curved surface region of the panel module layer, an

Wherein the second adhesive region is disposed between at least a portion of the second region of the housing and at least a portion of the second curved surface region of the panel module layer.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device,

wherein the first adhesive area is disposed at a left edge of the housing and the second adhesive area is disposed at a right edge of the housing.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the adhesive member further comprises at least one of:

a third adhesive region having a predetermined width disposed at an upper edge of the housing; and

a fourth adhesive region having a predetermined width disposed at a lower edge of the housing.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a width of the first curved surface region is the same as or similar to a width of the second curved surface region.

5. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the first curved surface region and the second curved surface region are symmetric about the planar region.

6. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the housing further comprises a protective cover that extends beyond a surface of the display and covers an edge of the display.

7. The electronic device defined in claim 6 wherein the protective cover comprises a first protective cover disposed at a right edge of the housing and a second protective cover disposed at a left edge of the housing.

8. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the housing comprises:

a curved support portion facing an end portion of the display; and

a shock-absorbing member disposed in a side surface of the curved support portion.

9. An electronic device, comprising:

a display including an outer protective layer and a panel module layer disposed below the outer protective layer, the display including a first curved region disposed at a right edge of the display, a second curved region disposed at a left edge of the display, and a planar region disposed between the first curved region and the second curved region;

a housing in which the display is disposed, comprising:

an adhesive member disposed between a portion of the housing and a portion of the display;

wherein the adhesive member includes at least one of a first adhesive region disposed between a portion of the first region of the housing and a portion of the first curved region of the display and a second adhesive region disposed between a portion of the second region of the housing and a portion of the second curved region of the display.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the adhesive member further comprises at least one of:

11. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the electronic device,

12. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein a width of the first curved surface region is the same as or similar to a width of the second curved surface region.

13. The electronic device defined in claim 9 wherein the first curved surface region and the second curved surface region are symmetric about the planar region.

14. The electronic device defined in claim 9 wherein the housing further comprises a protective cover that extends beyond a surface of the display and covers an edge of the display.

15. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the protective cover comprises a first protective cover disposed at a right edge of the housing and a second protective cover disposed at a left edge of the housing.

16. The electronic device defined in claim 9 wherein the housing comprises:

a curved support portion facing an end portion of the display; and

17. An electronic device, comprising:

a display, comprising:

an outer protective layer comprising a planar region, a first curved region extending from a first edge of the planar region, and a second curved region extending from a second edge of the planar region opposite the first edge; and

a panel module layer disposed under the outer protective layer;

a housing in which the display is disposed, comprising:

a second region that is curved and corresponds to the second curved surface region;

a groove provided in a portion of the first region and a portion of the second region; and

an adhesive member disposed between a portion of the housing and a portion of the outer protective layer and interposed in the groove of the housing.

18. The electronic device defined in claim 17 wherein the recesses comprise a first recess disposed in at least a portion of the first region of the housing and a second recess disposed in at least a portion of the second region of the housing,

wherein the adhesive member includes a first adhesive member disposed between the first region of the case and the first curved surface region of the outer protective layer and a second adhesive member disposed between the second region of the case and the second curved surface region of the outer protective layer, and

wherein the first adhesive member is interposed in the first groove and the second adhesive member is interposed in the second groove.

19. The electronic device as set forth in claim 18,

wherein the first groove and the second groove are formed in a longitudinal direction with respect to a surface of the housing facing the display.

20. The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the housing further comprises one of:

a protective cover protruding beyond a surface of the display and covering an edge of the display;

an auxiliary groove formed in at least a portion of an outer surface of the outer case, a reinforcement member disposed in the auxiliary groove, the reinforcement member configured to absorb or disperse a shock;

a curved support portion facing an end of the display, a shock-absorbing member disposed in a side surface of the curved support portion; and

a battery placement portion biased toward a surface display area of the display having a lower curvature relative to a centerline of the electronic device.

21. The electronic device defined in claim 20 wherein the protective cover comprises a first protective cover disposed at a right edge of the housing and a second protective cover disposed at a left edge of the housing, and

wherein the first groove is disposed in an adjacent region of the first shield and the second groove is disposed in an adjacent region of the second shield,

wherein the width of the first curved surface region is the same as or similar to the width of the second curved surface region, an

Wherein the first curved surface region and the second curved surface region are symmetric about the planar region.

22. An electronic device, comprising:

a display, comprising:

an outer protective layer; and

a panel module layer disposed under the outer protective layer and including a planar region, a first curved region extending from a first edge of the planar region, and a second curved region extending from a second edge of the planar region opposite the first edge;

a housing in which the display is disposed, comprising:

an adhesive member disposed between the housing and the panel module layer,

wherein the housing includes a groove provided in at least a portion of the first curved surface area of the first area of the housing facing the panel module layer and at least a portion of the second curved surface area of the second area of the housing facing the panel module layer, and

wherein the adhesive member is disposed in the recess in the housing.

23. The electronic device defined in claim 22 wherein the recesses include a first recess disposed in at least a portion of the first region of the housing that faces the first curved surface region of the panel module layer and a second recess disposed in at least a portion of the second region of the housing that faces the second curved surface region of the panel module layer,

wherein the adhesive member comprises at least one of: a first adhesive member disposed between the first region of the housing and the first curved surface region of the panel module layer, a second adhesive member disposed between the second region of the housing and the second curved surface region of the panel module layer, a third adhesive member having a predetermined width disposed at an upper edge of the housing, and a fourth adhesive member having a predetermined width disposed at a lower edge of the housing, and

wherein the first adhesive member is disposed in the first groove and the second adhesive member is disposed in the second groove.