ACCESSORY DEVICE COMPRISING LOCKING MEMBER

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/KR2024/002931 designating the United States, filed on Mar. 7, 2024, in the Korean Intellectual Property Receiving Office and claiming priority to Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2023-0061039, filed on May 11, 2023, and 10-2023-0081586, filed on Jun. 26, 2023, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.

BACKGROUND

Field

The disclosure relates to an accessory device comprising a locking member.

Description of Related Art

As technology advances, various types of electronic devices have been developed, and electronic devices are used in various ways to suit a living environment of a user. For example, electronic devices may include portable communication devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, or laptops as well as wearable devices such as smart watches or head mounted displays.

An accessory device may be a device that assists the use of an electronic device or provides convenience to a user of the electronic device. For example, in the case of an accessory device for a wearable device, the accessory device may assist in attaching and detaching the wearable device so that the user may easily and conveniently attach and detach the wearable device.

However, the above description should not be construed as being considered as a prior art to the description of the present disclosure, and should be construed as a related art related to the disclosure.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the disclosure provide an accessory device that may provide a user with convenience and ease of connection with an electronic device, and may also provide connection reliability between the electronic device and the accessory device.

An accessory device according to an example embodiment includes: a housing, a locking member including an insertion groove and accommodated in the housing to be rotatable about a rotation axis in a first rotation direction or a second rotation direction opposite the first rotation direction, and a holder having an insertion region inserted into the insertion groove, the locking member may further include a first protrusion and a second protrusion respectively extending from both sides of the insertion groove a pressing region which, based on the insertion region being inserted into the insertion groove, is configured to rotate the locking member in the first rotation direction by pressing the first protrusion, and a protrusion groove into which the second protrusion is inserted based on the locking member rotating in the first rotation direction, to fix the holder and the locking member.

An electronic device according to an example embodiment includes: a body including a pin dent, an adapter including a locking member rotatably disposed in a first rotation direction or a second rotation direction opposite to a first rotation direction along a rotation axis, and a strap including a holder including an insertion region, and being detachable from the adapter. In an example embodiment, the locking member may further include: a pin region inserted into the pin dent, an insertion groove into which the insertion region is inserted, and a first protrusion and a second protrusion respectively extending from both sides of the insertion groove, wherein the holder may further include a pressing region which, based on the insertion region being inserted into the insertion groove, is configured to rotate the locking member in the first rotation direction by pressing the first protrusion, and a protrusion groove, into which the second protrusion is inserted based on the locking member rotating in the first rotation direction, to fix the holder and the locking member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments;

FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view of an adapter according to various embodiments;

FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing an inside of the adapter according to various embodiments;

FIG. 5C is a rear perspective view of the adapter according to various embodiments;

FIG. 6A is a partial exploded perspective view of a strap and a holder according to various embodiments;

FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing an inside of the strap and the holder according to various embodiments;

FIG. 6C is a sectional perspective view of the strap and the holder according to various embodiments;

FIG. 7A is a perspective view illustrating a state of an electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a state of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 8A is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 8B is a sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 8C is a sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 8D is a sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device according to various embodiments;

FIG. 9A is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device according to various embodiments; and

FIG. 9B is a partial perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device according to various embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Hereinafter, various example embodiments will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing the various example embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements and a repeated description related thereto may be omitted.

It should be appreciated that various embodiments of the disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related components. It is to be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C”, each of which may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with,” “coupled to,” “connected with,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via a third element.

As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “part,” or “circuitry”. A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments may be implemented as software (e.g., the program 140) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that is readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor of the machine (e.g., the electronic device) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the “non-transitory” storage medium is a tangible device, and may not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed herein may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore™), or between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer's server, a server of the application store, or a relay server.

According to embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with an electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of an electronic device 104 or a server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connecting terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In various embodiments, at least one (e.g., the connecting terminal 178) of the above components may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In various embodiments, some (e.g., the sensor module 176, the camera module 180, or the antenna module 197) of the components may be integrated as a single component (e.g., the display module 160).

The processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least a portion of data processing or computation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) in a volatile memory 132, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store resulting data in a non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently of, or in conjunction with the main processor 121. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121 or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part of the main processor 121. Thus, the processor 120 may include various processing circuitry and/or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including the claims, the term “processor” may include various processing circuitry, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of at least one processor, individually and/or collectively in a distributed manner, may be configured to perform various functions described herein. As used herein, when “a processor”, “at least one processor”, and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform numerous functions, these terms cover situations, for example and without limitation, in which one processor performs some of recited functions and another processor(s) performs other of recited functions, and also situations in which a single processor may perform all recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing various of the recited/disclosed functions, e.g., in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

The auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of functions or states related to at least one (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) of the components of the electronic device 101, instead of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state or along with the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an ISP or a CP) may be implemented as a portion of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an NPU) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence (AI) model processing. The AI model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, by the electronic device 101 in which an artificial intelligence model is executed, or via a separate server (e.g., the server 108). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The AI model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. An artificial neural network may include, for example, a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. The AI model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

The memory 130 may store various pieces of data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. The various pieces of data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory 130 may include the volatile memory 132 or the non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing a record. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as a portion of the speaker.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, the hologram device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to sense a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure an intensity of a force incurred by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain the sound via the input module 150 or output the sound via the sound output module 155 or an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device 102 such as a speaker or a headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

The sensor module 176 may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device 101, and generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device 101 to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) directly (e.g., by wire) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

The connecting terminal 178 may include a connector via which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electric signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or an electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his or her tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

The camera module 180 may capture a still image and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, ISPs, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a portion of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The wireless power transmission/reception module 187 may be configured to transmit and receive power wirelessly.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more CPs that are operable independently of the processor 120 (e.g., an AP) and that support a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device 104 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the SIM 196.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a fourth generation (4G) network, and a next-generation communication technology, e.g., a new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module 192 may support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in a communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, may be selected by, for example, the communication module 190 from the plurality of antennas. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a PCB, an RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the PCB or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top or a side surface) of the PCB, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

At least some of the above-described components may be coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 coupled with the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same type as or a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device 101 may be executed at one or more of external electronic devices (e.g., the external devices 102 and 104, and the server 108). For example, if the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101, instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and may transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To this end, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device 101 may provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or MEC. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet-of-things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

The electronic device according to embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a home appliance device, or the like. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, according to an embodiment, an electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) may include a housing 210 including a first surface (or a front surface) 210A, a second surface (or a rear surface) 210B, and a side surface 210C surrounding a space between the first surface 210A and the second surface 210B, and fastening members 250 and 260 connected to at least a portion of the housing 210 and configured to detachably attach the electronic device 200 to a body part (e.g., a wrist, or an ankle) of a user. In an embodiment, the housing may also refer to a structure that forms a portion of the first surface 210A, the second surface 210B, and the side surface 210C of FIG. 2A.

According to an embodiment, the first surface 210A may be formed by a front plate 201 (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers) of which at least a portion is substantially transparent. The second surface 210B may be formed by a rear plate 207 that is substantially opaque.

The rear plate 207 may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two thereof. The side surface 210C may be coupled to the front plate 201 and the rear plate 207 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or a “side member”) 206 including a metal and/or a polymer. Alternatively, in an embodiment, the rear plate 207 and the side bezel structure 206 may be integrally formed and may include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The fastening members 250 and 260 may be formed of various materials and may have various shapes. For example, the fastening members 250 and 260 may be formed of woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the aforementioned materials and may be implemented in an integrated form or with a plurality of unit links that are movable relative to each other.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of a display (e.g., a display 330 of FIG. 3A), audio modules 205 and 208, a sensor module 211, key input devices 202, 203, and 204, and a connector hole 209. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include at least one (e.g., the key input devices 202, 203, and 204, the connector hole 209, or the sensor module 211) of the components, or additionally include other components.

In an embodiment, the display 330 may be visible, for example, through a considerable portion of the front plate 201. The display 330 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate 201, and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display 330 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring an intensity (or pressure) of a touch, and/or a fingerprint sensor.

In an embodiment, the audio modules 205 and 208 may include a microphone hole 205 and a speaker hole 208. A microphone for acquiring an external sound may be disposed in the microphone hole 205. In various embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect a direction of a sound. The speaker hole 208 may be used as an external speaker and a call receiver for calls. In an embodiment, the speaker hole 208 and the microphone hole 205 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) may be included without the speaker hole 208.

In an embodiment, the sensor module 211 may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. The sensor module 211 may include, for example, a biometric sensor module 211 (e.g., an heart rate monitor sensor) disposed on the second surface 210B of the housing 210. The electronic device 200 may further include at least one of sensor modules (not shown), for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

In an embodiment, the sensor module 211 may include electrode areas 213 and 214 that form a portion of the surface of the electronic device 200 and a biosignal detection circuit (not shown) electrically connected to the electrode areas 213 and 214. For example, the electrode areas 213 and 214 may include a first electrode area 213 and a second electrode area 214 disposed on the second surface 210B of the housing 210. The sensor module 211 may be configured such that the electrode areas 213 and 214 obtain an electrical signal from a body part of the user and the biosignal detection circuit detects biometric information of the user based on the electrical signal.

In an embodiment, the key input devices 202, 203, and 204 may include a wheel key 202 disposed on the first surface 210A of the housing 210 and rotatable in at least one direction, and/or side key buttons 203 and 204 disposed on the side surface 210C of the housing 210. The wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate 201. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the above-described key input devices 202, 203, and 204, and the key input devices 202, 203, and 204 that are not included may be implemented in other forms such as soft keys on the display 330. The connector hole 209 may include another connector hole (not shown) that accommodates a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device and accommodates a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal to and from an external electronic device. The electronic device 200 may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole 209 and blocks infiltration of external foreign materials into the connector hole.

In an embodiment, the fastening members 250 and 260 may be detachably fastened to at least a partial region of the housing 210 using locking members 251 and 261. The fastening members 250 and 260 may include one or more of a fixing member 252, a fixing member fastening hole 253, a band guide member 254, and a band fixing ring 255.

In an embodiment, the fixing member 252 may be configured to fix the housing 210 and the fastening members 250 and 260 to a body part (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.) of the user. The fixing member fastening hole 253 may correspond to the fixing member 252 to fix the housing 210 and the fastening members 250 and 260 to the body part of the user. The band guide member 254 may be configured to limit a range of a movement of the fixing member 252 when the fixing member 252 is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole 253, so that the fastening members 250 and 260 may be closely attached to the body part of the user. The band fixing ring 255 may limit a range of a movement of the fastening members 250 and 260 in a state in which the fixing member 252 and the fixing member fastening hole 253 are fastened with each other.

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 300 according to various embodiments. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 300 illustrating the inside of the electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may be a wearable device that is attachable to a part of a body.

The electronic device 300 according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A) may include at least a portion of a housing 310 (e.g., the housing 210 of FIG. 2A), a wheel key 320 (e.g., the wheel key 202 of FIG. 2A), a display 330, a support member 340 (e.g., a bracket), a battery 350, a PCB 360, a sealing member 370, fastening members 381 and 382 (e.g., the fastening members 250 and 260 of FIG. 2A), and/or antenna modules 390 and 395 (e.g., the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1). At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A, and a repeated description thereof will be omitted hereinafter.

In an embodiment, the housing 310 may form at least a portion of an exterior of the electronic device 300. For example, the housing 310 may include a front plate 311 (e.g., the front plate 201 of FIG. 2A), a rear plate 312 (e.g., the rear plate 207 of FIG. 2B), and a side bezel structure 313 (e.g., the side bezel structure 206 of FIG. 2A). A space for arranging various configurations may be formed inside the housing 310.

For example, at least a portion of the display 330, the support member 340, the battery 350, the PCB 360, the sealing member 370, and/or the antenna modules 390 and 395 may be disposed inside the housing 310. However, this is merely an example, and the components disposed inside the housing 310 are not limited thereto, and some or all of the above-described components may be disposed outside the housing 310.

In an embodiment, the wheel key 320 may be disposed on an external front surface (e.g., a surface in a +z direction) of the housing 310. The wheel key 320 may be rotated in at least one direction.

In an embodiment, the display 330 may visually display information. The display 330 may be disposed toward a front surface (e.g., a surface in the +z direction) of the electronic device 300 and may be visible through at least a portion of the front plate 311.

In an embodiment, the support member 340 may be disposed inside the electronic device 300 and connected to the side bezel structure 313, or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure 313. The support member 340 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal material (e.g., polymer). Various configurations may be arranged and supported on the support member 340. For example, the display 330 may be disposed and supported by a surface (e.g., a surface in the +z direction) of the support member 340.

In an embodiment, the battery 350 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 300. For example, the battery 350 may include a primary battery, a secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery 350 may be disposed integrally inside the electronic device 300, or disposed detachably from the electronic device 300. For example, the battery 350 may be positioned in a rear direction (e.g., in a −z direction) of the support member 340. However, this is merely an example and the position of the battery 350 is not limited thereto. For example, at least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed on substantially the same plane as the PCB 360.

In an embodiment, the PCB 360 may be provided with a processor, memory, and/or interface mounted thereon. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a CPU, an AP, a GPU, an AP sensor processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, an HDMI, a USB interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/multimedia card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector. The PCB 360 may be disposed in a rear direction (e.g., in a −z direction) of the display 330 and/or the battery 350.

In an embodiment, the sealing member 370 may be disposed between the side bezel structure 313 and the rear plate 312. The sealing member 370 may be configured to prevent and/or reduce moisture and foreign materials from being introduced into a space surrounded by the side bezel structure 313 and the rear plate 312 from the outside.

In an embodiment, the antenna modules 390 and 395 may include at least one of a first antenna 390 and a second antenna 395. The antenna modules 390 and 395 may be disposed closer to a rear surface (e.g., a surface in the −z direction) than the front surface (e.g., a surface in the +z direction) of the electronic device 300. For example, the first antenna 390 may be disposed between the display 330 and the support member 340, and the second antenna 395 may be disposed between the PCB 360 and the rear plate 312. However, FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate examples, and the antenna modules 390 and 395 of an embodiment may be formed as one continuous structure or a plurality of connected structures. In an embodiment, the antenna modules 390 and 395 may be formed by a portion of the side bezel structure 313 and/or the support member 340 or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the antenna modules 390 and 395 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna modules 390 and 395 may perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power used for charging, or transmit a magnetism-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data.

FIG. 4 is a partial exploded perspective view of an electronic device 400 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 400 according to an embodiment may include a main body 410 and an accessory device 401.

Hereinafter, any repeated description related to the above descriptions may be omitted, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions below. At least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, the main body 410 may be a body for implementing functions of the electronic device 400, or may refer to a housing 451 (e.g., the housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the housing 310 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) of the electronic device 400. Alternatively, the main body 410 may refer to another configuration excluding the fastening member (e.g., the fastening members 250 and 260 of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the fastening members 381 and 382 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) in the electronic device 400 described above. For example, the main body 410 may be a watch body including at least one pin dent 411.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 400 may include the main body 410 and the accessory device 401. For example, the electronic device 400 may include the main body 410, an adapter 450, a holder 480, and a strap 430. The electronic device 400 may include the main body 410, the adapter 450, and the strap 430. Alternatively, the electronic device 400 may include the main body 410 and the adapter 450. The electronic device 400 may include only the main body 410.

In an embodiment, the accessory device 401 may include at least a portion of the adapter 450, the holder 480, and the strap 430. The accessory device 401 may be detachably connected to the main body 410. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the accessory device 401 may include the strap 430, the holder 480 fixed to the strap 430, and the adapter 450 for connecting the strap 430 to the main body 410 of the electronic device 400. The holder 480 may be included as part of the strap 430, in which case the accessory device 401 may include the adapter 450 and the strap 430.

In an embodiment, the adapter 450 may include an adapter housing (hereinafter, “the housing 451”) and a locking member 460. The housing 451 may support the locking member 460 and be fastened to the main body 410. The locking member 460 may secure the adapter 450 to the main body 410 or release the adapter 450 from the main body 410.

In an embodiment, the adapter 450 may include a pin structure that may be fastened to the pin dent 411 of the main body 410. For example, as described below, the pin structure of the adapter 450 may include a portion (e.g., a pin region 461 of FIG. 5A) of the locking member 460 and/or a pin member (e.g., a pin member 473 of FIG. 5A) that may be separated from the locking member 460. The adapter 450 may be fastened to the main body 410 by inserting the pin structure into the pin dent 411.

In an embodiment, the strap 430 may be detachable from the adapter 450. The strap 430 may be worn on the user's body to support the electronic device 400 to the user. The strap 430 may be a fashion accessory. However, the strap 430 is an example representation of the accessory device 401 connected to the watch body when the electronic device 400 is a smartwatch, and the structure and role of the strap 430 of the accessory device 401 are not limited thereto.

For example, the strap 430 may be replaced with a cable, a plate-shaped member, a three-dimensional structure, or an external electronic device or communication device. The strap 430 may be replaced with an auxiliary device that accommodates electronic components (e.g., a battery, a communication module, or an input/output module) therein and operates in conjunction with the main body 410 of the electronic device 400.

In an embodiment, the holder 480 may be a part of the strap 430, or may be a separate component connected to the strap 430. The holder 480 may be fixed to an end of the strap 430. The holder 480 may be detached from the adapter 450 while being fixed to the strap 430, thereby allowing the strap 430 to be detached from the adapter 450 and/or from the main body 410. In the following description, an example where the holder 480 is a part of the strap 430 is described based on a state where the holder 480 is fixed to the strap 430, but the actual implementation is not limited to this example.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the accessory device 401 may be connected to the main body 410 of the electronic device 400 without directly connecting the strap 430 to the main body 410, but through the adapter 450 detachable from the strap 430.

For example, when the strap 430 and the adapter 450 are integrally formed, the thickness of the strap 430 may increase, the volume may increase, the weight may increase, and/or the production cost of the strap 430 may increase and the manufacturing efficiency may decrease. The user may have difficulty in attaching and detaching the main body 410 and the strap 430, and separate specialized equipment or assistance from an expert may be required. Alternatively, the user may have limitations in selecting a variety of straps 430 and may have restrictions in selecting and replacing the straps 430.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may easily and conveniently attach and detach the main body 410 and the strap 430 through the adapter 450 and the holder 480, and may provide fastening reliability of the main body 410 and the strap 430.

FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view of the adapter 450 according to various embodiments, FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing an inside of the adapter 450 according to various embodiments, and FIG. 5C is a rear perspective view of the adapter 450 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C, the adapter 450 according to an embodiment may include at least a portion of the housing 451, the locking member 460, the pin member 473 and an elastic member 477.

Hereinafter, the description provided above may not be repeated, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. In addition, at least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, the housing 451 may accommodate components of the adapter 450 therein. The housing 451 may include a first housing region 451a and a second housing region 451b. The locking member 460, the pin member 473, and the elastic member 477 may be arranged between the first housing region 451a and the second housing region 451b.

In an embodiment, the first housing region 451a and the second housing region 451b may be implemented as a single body, or may be formed and fastened separately. For example, the first housing region 451a may be an upper housing facing upward (e.g., in a +Z direction) or an outer housing facing outward with respect to a body of a user of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4), and the second housing region 451b may be a lower housing facing downward (e.g., in a −Z direction) or an inner housing facing inward with respect to the body of the user of the electronic device 400.

In an embodiment, the first housing region 451a may include a holder opening 453. The holder opening 453 may be provided at a position facing an insertion groove 463 of the locking member 460 such that an insertion region (e.g., an insertion region 483 of FIG. 6A) of the holder 480 passes through.

In an embodiment, the second housing region 451b may include a lever opening 455. The lever opening 455 may be opened along a radius of rotation of a lever 470 so that the lever 470 of the locking member 460 may be disposed therethrough.

In an embodiment, the housing 451 may include at least one engaging region 457. The engaging region 457 may be formed at an intermediate position of the radius of rotation of the lever 470 on a surface facing the lever opening 455 of the housing 451. The engaging region 457 may protrude toward the lever opening 455 to temporarily restrict a movement of the lever 470.

In an embodiment, a plurality of engaging regions 457 may be provided, and for example, the plurality of engaging regions 457 may include a first engaging region 457a and a second engaging region 457b. The first engaging region 457a and the second engaging region 457b may be arranged to face each other on two surfaces of the housing 451 facing the lever opening 455.

For example, the first engaging region 457a may be provided on a surface facing a side surface (e.g., a surface in a +Y direction) of the lever 470, and the second engaging region 457b may be provided on a surface facing the other side surface (e.g., a surface in a-Y direction) of the lever 470. The first engaging region 457a and the second engaging region 457b may be disposed opposite each other with the lever 470 as the center.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may have a shape extending in a direction (e.g., in a Y-axis direction) parallel to a rotation axis Rx. The locking member 460 may include at least a portion of the pin region 461, the insertion groove 463, a first protrusion 465, a second protrusion 467, a support region 468, and the lever 470. The locking member 460 may be rotated and/or moved linearly by an external force (e.g., pressure from the user or the holder 480).

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may be rotatably accommodated in the housing 451. For example, the locking member 460 may be accommodated in the housing 451 so as to be rotatable along the rotation axis Rx in a first rotation direction R1 or in a second rotation direction R2 opposite the first rotation direction R1.

In an embodiment, the insertion groove 463 may be a grooved region on the inside of the locking member 460. The insertion groove 463 may have a shape corresponding to the insertion region 483 of the holder 480. As the insertion groove 463 and the holder opening 453 of the adapter 450 are continuously opened, the insertion region 483 of the holder 480 may be inserted into and fixed to the inside of the adapter 450.

In an embodiment, the first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 may extend to each side of the insertion groove 463. For example, the first protrusion 465 may be disposed on a side (e.g., in a +X direction) of the insertion groove 463, and the second protrusion 467 may be disposed on the other side (e.g., in a −X direction) of the insertion groove 463. The first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 may fix the holder 480 and the adapter 450 by rotating in conjunction with an insertion motion of the holder 480.

In an embodiment, the pin region 461 may have an end 461a protruding outside the housing 451. The pin region 461 may fasten the adapter 450 and the main body 410 by inserting the end 461a into the pin dent 411 of the main body 410. The pin region 461 may separate the adapter 450 and the main body 410 by separating the end 461a from the pin dent 411.

In an embodiment, the support region 468 may be disposed opposite the pin region 461 with respect to the insertion groove 463. The support region 468 may be an area for supporting the elastic member 477. The support region 468 may include an inclined surface 469 that contacts an end of the elastic member 477. The inclined surface 469 may be temporarily and/or continuously pressed by the elastic member 477 in an opposite direction (e.g., in the −Y direction) from the elastic member 477.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may secure the holder 480 by rotating in the first rotation direction R1, and may release the fixation of the holder 480 by rotating in the second rotation direction R2. An interlocking structure of the locking member 460 and the holder 480 is described with reference to FIG. 8A below.

In an embodiment, the inclined surface 469 may be pressed by the elastic member 477 and may rotate the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2. The support region 468 may be pressed from the elastic member 477 by the inclined surface 469 to rotate and move.

For example, some areas of the inclined surface 469 that receive relatively more elastic force may be pressed more strongly by the elastic member 477 than other areas, and the locking member 460 may be rotated in the second rotation direction R2.

In an embodiment, the inclined surface 469 may have a shape that is gradually inclined away from the elastic member 477 as the inclined surface 469 unfolds in the direction facing the holder 480. The area extending from the inclined surface 469 toward the elastic member 477 may receive a relatively greater elastic force, and the area extending from the inclined surface 469 away from the elastic member 477 may receive a relatively smaller elastic force.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may rotate and be pushed away from the elastic member 477 by an elastic force acting on the inclined surface 469. The inclined surface 469 may dispose the locking member 460 such that the insertion groove 463 accommodates the insertion region 483 by rotating the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the locking member 460 may be disposed at an accurate coupling position by the inclined surface 469, and the user may easily and conveniently couple the adapter 450 and the holder 480. For example, in a state where the holder 480 and the adapter 450 are separated, the locking member 460 may be disposed in the coupling position by itself without the user manipulating the lever 470 or rotating the locking member 460.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, in the process of separating the holder 480 and the adapter 450 while the holder 480 and the adapter 450 are coupled, the inclined surface 469 may assist the rotation of the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2, and the user may easily and conveniently separate the adapter 450 and the holder 480.

In an embodiment, the lever 470 may protrude outside the housing 451. The lever 470 may rotate or linearly move the locking member 460 when pressed by an external force (e.g., the user).

For example, the user may release the fixation of the adapter 450 and the holder 480 by rotating the lever 470 in the second rotation direction R2. Alternatively, for example, the user may press the lever 470 in a direction (e.g., a +Y direction) toward the elastic member 477 to compress the elastic member 477 and linearly move the locking member 460. When the locking member 460 moves linearly, the pin region 461 may be inserted from an outside into an inside of the housing 451, and the pin region 461 may be separated from the pin dent 411 of the main body 410.

In an embodiment, the lever 470 may have a shape extending in a direction of the rotation axis Rx of the locking member 460 from the outside of the housing 451. In an embodiment of the disclosure, since a space occupied by the lever 470 may be secured through the structure or operation of the adapter 450 and the holder 480, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may provide convenience to the user by including the lever 470 of a shape that is easy for the user to manipulate.

For example, when the lever 470 is a simple protrusion or button type that does not extend to a side, it may be difficult for the user to press or rotate the lever 470, and separate specialized equipment or assistance from an expert may be required. In an embodiment of the disclosure, the lever 470 may have a shape extending along the rotation axis, so that a user may easily and conveniently press the lever 470 and control the rotation or movement of the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the pin member 473 may be disposed inside the housing 451 in a direction facing the support region 468. The pin member 473 may have an end 473a protruding outside the housing 451. The pin member 473 may fasten the adapter 450 and the main body 410 by inserting the end 473a into the pin dent 411 of the main body 410. The pin member 473 may separate the adapter 450 and the main body 410 by separating the end 473a from the pin dent 411.

In an embodiment, the elastic member 477 may be disposed between the pin member 473 and the support region 468 of the locking member 460. The elastic member 477 may be compressed in the direction of the rotation axis Rx of the locking member 460. For example, the elastic member 477 may be implemented as a spring extending along the rotation axis Rx. The elastic member 477 may provide a space in which the locking member 460 may move in the direction of the rotation axis Rx by being compressed in the direction of the rotation axis Rx. Additionally, when an external force is removed from the locking member 460, the elastic member 477 may provide an elastic force to restore the locking member 460 to its original position.

FIG. 6A is a partial exploded perspective view of the strap 430 and the holder 480 according to various embodiments, FIG. 6B is a partial perspective view showing an inside of the strap 430 and the holder 480 according to various embodiments, and FIG. 6C is a partial perspective sectional view of the strap 430 and the holder 480 according to various embodiments.

For example, FIG. 6C is a cross-section viewing the inside of the holder 480 and the strap 430 along line A-A′ of FIG. 6B.

Referring to FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C, the holder 480 according to an embodiment may include at least a portion of the insertion region 483, a pressing region 485, and a protrusion groove 487.

Hereinafter, the description provided above may not be repeated, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. In addition, at least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, the strap 430 may include a core 431, a first outer skin 433, and a second outer skin 435. The core 431 may be made of a material having relatively high rigidity compared to the first outer skin 433 and the second outer skin 435. The first outer skin 433 and the second outer skin 435 may be made of a material such as leather, fabric, artificial leather, or synthetic fiber.

In an embodiment, the first outer skin 433 and the second outer skin 435 may be made of a material that is relatively more ductile than the core material 431. The first outer skin 433 and the second outer skin 435 may be made of a soft or elastic material.

In an embodiment, the holder 480 may be a plate-shaped structure. The holder 480 may be fixed to an end of the strap 430. For example, an end of the holder 480 may be in contact with the core 431, and the first core 431 and the second core 431 may be in contact with at least some areas on both sides (e.g., sides in +/−Z directions) of the holder 480.

In an embodiment, the first outer skin 433 may include a connecting surface 434. The connecting surface 434 of the first core 431 may be in contact with a surface (e.g., a surface in the +Z direction) opposite a surface where the insertion region 483 of the holder 480 is formed. The second core 431 may be coupled to at least a portion of the other surface (e.g., a surface in the −Z direction) opposite the first outer skin 433.

In an embodiment, the accessory device 401 may further include a cap member 437. The cap member 437 may mutually secure the connecting surface 434 and the holder 480. For example, the cap member 437 may secure an end (e.g., in a −X direction) of the holder 480 to the strap 430.

In an embodiment, the holder 480 may further include a first uneven region 489, and the core 431 may further include a second uneven region 439. The first uneven region 489 may have a shape that is uneven in a direction of the core 431. The second uneven region 439 may have a shape corresponding to the first uneven region 489 and may be coupled with the first uneven region 489.

In an embodiment, the first uneven region 489 and the second uneven region 439 may be structurally fastened to each other, thereby improving a fixing force of the holder 480 and the strap 430. In addition, the first uneven region 489 and the second uneven region 439 may be fixed to the strap 430 at the other end (e.g., in a +X direction) of the holder 480 without a separate fixing member (not shown).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the holder 480 and the strap 430 may reliably secure both ends of the holder 480 through at least a portion of the above-described coupling schemes. In addition, since the width (e.g., the length in a Z-axis direction) of the holder 480 may be formed thin, the holder 480 may be fixed to the strap 430 without being restricted by a type, shape, and structure of the strap 430.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the holder 480 and the strap 430 may reduce the volume and weight of the strap 430 and the holder 480 by reducing or simplifying the configuration for mutual coupling, and may simplify the manufacturing of the strap 430 and the holder 480 and secure economic feasibility and efficiency in manufacturing.

In an embodiment, the insertion region 483 may be inserted into the insertion groove 463. The insertion region 483 may be formed to protrude inwardly (e.g., in the −Z direction) from the holder 480 or in the coupling direction of the adapter 450. The holder 480 may be detached from the adapter 450 by inserting or separating the insertion region 483 into or from the insertion groove 463 of the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the pressing region 485 and the protrusion groove 487 may be formed on each side of the insertion region 483. For example, the pressing region 485 may be disposed on a side (e.g., in the +X direction) of the insertion region 483, and the second protrusion 467 may be disposed on the other side (e.g., in the −X direction) of the insertion region 483. In an embodiment, the pressing region 485 and the protrusion groove 487 may be disposed opposite the first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 of the adapter 450, respectively. For example, based on a state in which the insertion region 483 is inserted into the insertion groove 463, the pressing region 485 may face the first protrusion 465, and the protrusion groove 487 may face the second protrusion 467.

In an embodiment, when the insertion region 483 is inserted into the insertion groove 463, the pressing region 485 may press the first protrusion 465 to rotate the locking member 460 in the first rotation direction R1. In an embodiment, when the locking member 460 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the second protrusion 467 may be inserted into the locking member 460 to secure the holder 480 and the locking member 460. The interlocking structure of the locking member 460 and the holder 480 is described in greater detail below with reference to FIG. 8A.

FIG. 7A is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, and FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments.

For example, FIG. 7A is a view showing a separated state of the main body 410 and the adapter 450, FIG. 7B is a view showing an intermediate state of the main body 410 and the adapter 450, and FIG. 7C is a view showing a fixed state of the main body 410 and the adapter 450.

Referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B and 7C, the electronic device 400 according to an embodiment may have the adapter 450 selectively and detachably connected to the main body 410.

Hereinafter, the description provided above may not be repeated, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. At least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, the main body 410 may include a plurality of pin dents 411. The plurality of pin dents 411 may be formed in each of two regions that come into contact with the adapter 450. The plurality of pin dents 411 may include a first pin dent 411a and a second pin dent 411b. The first pin dent 411a and the second pin dent 411b may be disposed facing each other on both sides with respect to the adapter 450.

For example, the first pin dent 411a may be formed on a side (e.g., in a −Y direction) so as to face the end 461a of the locking member 460 of the adapter 450. For example, the second pin dent 411b may be formed on the other side (e.g., in a +Y direction) so as to face the end 473a of the pin member 473 of the adapter 450.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may move in a direction (e.g., in a Y-axis direction) parallel to the rotation axis Rx. The locking member 460 may move in a direction (e.g., the +Y direction) toward the pin member 473 by an external force acting on the lever 470. For example, a user may press the lever 470 to move the locking member 460 and maintain the moved state of the locking member 460 for a certain period of time.

In an embodiment, when the locking member 460 is moved, the end 461a of the pin region 461 of the locking member 460 may be inserted into the housing 451 of the adapter 450. The user may insert the end 473a of the pin member 473 into the second pin dent 411b while pressing the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, while an external force is maintained on the locking member 460, the elastic member 477 may be pressed and compressed. The user may couple the housing 451 of the adapter 450 to the main body 410 while pressing the locking member 460. When the housing 451 of the adapter 450 is coupled to the main body 410, the end 461a of the pin region 461 of the locking member 460 may be disposed opposite the first pin dent 411a.

In an embodiment, when the external force acting on the locking member 460 is removed, the elastic member 477 may press the locking member 460 by the elastic force. The locking member 460 may be pushed away from the elastic member 477 and may be moved to or beyond its position prior to being pressed. When the locking member 460 is moved, the end 461a of the pin region 461 may be inserted into the first pin dent 411a.

In an embodiment, the adapter 450 may be coupled to the main body 410 by the end 461a of the pin region 461 of the adapter 450 and the end 473a of the pin member 473 being inserted into the first pin dent 411a and the second pin groove 411b, respectively. In the drawings, it is shown that the holder 480 is separated from the adapter 450, but the disclosure is not limited thereto, and the adapter 450 may be connected to the main body 410 in the same or similar manner even when the holder 480 and/or the strap 430 are fixed to the adapter 450.

In an embodiment, in a state where the adapter 450 and the main body 410 are coupled, the locking member 460 may move in a direction (e.g., in the Y-axis direction) parallel to the rotation axis Rx and may separate the adapter 450 from the main body 410. The main body 410 and the adapter 450 may be separated from each other by performing the above-described coupling process of FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C in reverse.

For example, in a state (e.g., the state of FIG. 7C) where the adapter 450 and the main body 410 are coupled, by pressing the lever 470 to move the locking member 460, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may be in an intermediate state (e.g., the state of FIG. 7B). Additionally, in the intermediate state (e.g., the state of FIG. 7B), by separating the adapter 450 from the main body 410, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may be in a separated state (e.g., the state of FIG. 7A).

FIG. 8A is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, FIG. 8B is a partial sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, FIG. 8C is a partial sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, and FIG. 8D is a partial sectional perspective view illustrating an assembly process of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments.

For example, FIG. 8A is a view showing a separated state of the adapter 450 and the holder 480, and FIGS. 8B, 8C, and 8D are cross-sections viewing an inside of the adapter 450 and the holder 480 along line B-B′ of FIG. 8A, and FIGS. 8B, 8B, and 8D are views sequentially showing a process from the separated state of the adapter 450 and the holder 480 to a coupled state.

Hereinafter, the description provided above may not be repeated, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. At least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, the holder 480 may be moved in a direction (e.g., in a −Z direction or vertical direction) toward the adapter 450 and secured to the adapter 450. A user may easily and simply couple the holder 480 and the adapter 450 by holding the main body 410 with one hand or while placing the main body 410 and by moving the strap 430 in a vertical direction toward the adapter 450 with one hand.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may form a cross-section having a “U” shape based on the cross-section of line B-B′ of FIG. 8A. For example, in a state where the insertion groove 463 is grooved inward, the first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 may extend upward from both sides such that the locking member 460 may have a cross-sectional shape similar to a “U” shape.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may be pressed by the holder 480 and may rotate in a first rotation direction (e.g., the first rotation direction R1 of FIG. 5A). When the insertion region 483 is inserted into the insertion groove 463, the pressing region 485 may press the first protrusion 465.

In an embodiment, the pressing region 485 may be formed on a side (e.g., in a +X direction) of the insertion region 483. The pressing region 485 may be a partial region of the holder 480 having an uneven shape corresponding to the shape of the first protrusion 465 to press the first protrusion 465. When the first protrusion 465 is pressed, the first protrusion 465 may be pushed in the pressed direction, and the locking member 460 may rotate about the rotation axis Rx in the first rotation direction R1.

In an embodiment, the second protrusion 467 may be inserted into the protrusion groove 487 to secure the holder 480 and the locking member 460. As the locking member 460 rotates in the first rotation direction R1, the second protrusion 467 may be inserted into the protrusion groove 487.

In an embodiment, the protrusion groove 487 may be a grooved region that extends inwardly from the insertion region 483. The protrusion groove 487 may be formed on the other side (e.g., in a −X direction) of the insertion region 483. For example, the protrusion groove 487 may be disposed in a direction opposite a direction toward the pressing region 485 with respect to the insertion region 483. The protrusion groove 487 may be a partial region of the holder 480 having an uneven shape corresponding to the shape of the second protrusion 467 to accommodate the second protrusion 467. The second protrusion 467 may be inserted into the inside of the holder 480 to limit movement of the holder 480 and to mutually fix the holder 480 and the adapter 450.

In an embodiment, the engaging region 457 may be formed at an intermediate position of the radius of rotation of the lever 470. The engaging region 457 may have a protruding shape that protrudes a predetermined distance from the housing 451. The engaging region 457 may prevent or block the lever 470 from rotating arbitrarily or by a weak force, and may prevent or inhibit the holder 480 and the adapter 450 from being separated arbitrarily.

For example, in the state of FIG. 8D, the engaging region 457 may physically restrict the locking member 460 from rotating in the second rotation direction (e.g., the second rotation direction R2 of FIG. 5A) by restricting a movement of the lever 470 on at least one side of the lever 470, thereby preventing or suppressing the holder 480 and the adapter 450 from being arbitrarily separated. In addition, as the adapter 450 and the holder 480 pass through the engaging region 457 in the state of FIG. 8C to the state of FIG. 8D, the lever 470 may pass through the engaging region 457 and an engagement vibration or engagement sound may be transmitted to the user. The user may expect that the holder 480 is secured to the adapter 450 through the engagement vibration or engagement sound.

In an embodiment, in a state where the adapter 450 and the holder 480 are coupled, the locking member 460 may be rotated in the second rotation direction R2 by an external force (e.g., the user), thereby separating the adapter 450 and the holder 480. The adapter 450 and the holder 480 may be separated from each other by performing the above-described coupling process of FIGS. 8B, 8C, and 8D in reverse.

For example, in a state (e.g., the state of FIG. 8D) where the adapter 450 and the holder 480 are coupled, by pressing the lever 470 to rotate the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may go through an intermediate state (e.g., the state of FIG. 8C) and then into a separated state (e.g., the state of FIG. 8B).

In various embodiments of the disclosure, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may easily and readily secure the adapter 450 and the holder 480. The user may secure the holder 480 to the adapter 450 by simply moving the holder 480 or the strap 430 in a direction toward the adapter 450, without having to separately manipulate the lever 470 or press a pin. The electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may easily and readily separate the adapter 450 and the holder 480. The user may separate the holder 480 from the adapter 450 by pulling the lever 470.

FIG. 9A is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments, and FIG. 9B is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating a state of the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the main body 410 and the accessory device 401 according to an embodiment may be fastened in various ways.

Hereinafter, the description provided above may not be repeated, and it will be apparent that a portion of the configuration and structure of the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 may be replaced, added, or omitted within a scope easily understandable by one of ordinary skill in the art with reference to the following drawings and descriptions. At least one component or feature of the various embodiments described above may be coupled to the electronic device 400 or the accessory device 401 unless this is technically and clearly infeasible.

In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9A, the adapter 450 may be coupled to the main body 410 in a state where the adapter 450 and the holder 480 are coupled. For example, a user may first perform the process of coupling the adapter 450 and the holder 480 described in FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D, and then perform the process of coupling the main body 410 and the adapter 450 described in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, thereby coupling the accessory device 401 to the main body 410. The process of separating the main body 410 and the accessory device 401 may also be modified in an opposite manner.

For example, when replacement or maintenance of the main body 410 is required, when the adapter 450 is already mounted on the accessory device 401 to be replaced, and when the adapter 450 is unnecessary for the accessory device 401 to be replaced, a user may detach the main body 410 and the adapter 450 while the adapter 450 and the holder 480 are fixed, as necessary.

In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, when the main body 410 and the adapter 450 are coupled, the holder 480 may be coupled to the adapter 450. For example, a user may first perform the process of coupling the main body 410 and the adapter 450 described in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, and then perform the process of coupling the adapter 450 and the holder 480 described in FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D to couple the accessory device 401 to the main body 410.

For example, when replacing the strap 430, the user may detach the adapter 450 and the strap 430 while maintaining the main body 410 and the adapter 450 fixed, as necessary.

In various embodiments of the disclosure, the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 may include a triple-coupled structure including the main body 410, the adapter 450, and the holder 480 (or, the strap 430), so that the main body 410 may be separated from the accessory device 401 in various orders and coupling schemes according to the user's convenience. In addition, by configuring the coupling of the main body 410 and the adapter 450 and the coupling of the adapter 450 and the holder 480 easily and intuitively, the user may easily and readily couple and separate the electronic device 400 and the accessory device 401 without specialized equipment or the help of an expert.

The accessory device 401 according to an example embodiment may include the housing 451, the locking member 460 including the insertion groove 463 and accommodated in the housing 451 to be rotatable about the rotation axis Rx in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2 that is opposite the first rotation direction R1, and

• • the holder 480 including the insertion region 483 inserted into the insertion groove 463. In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may further include the first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 respectively extending from both sides of the insertion groove 463. In an embodiment, the holder 480 may further include the pressing region 485 which, based on the insertion region 483 being inserted into the insertion groove 463, rotates the locking member 460 in the first rotation direction R1 by pressing the first protrusion 465, and the protrusion groove 487 into which the second protrusion 467 is inserted based on the locking member 460 rotating in the first rotation direction R1, so as to fix the holder 480 and the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may further include the lever 470 protruding outside the housing 451 and configured to rotate or move the locking member 460 when pressed by an external force.

In an embodiment, the lever 470 may have a shape extending in a direction of the rotation axis Rx of the locking member 460 from the outside of the housing 451.

In an embodiment, the housing 451 may include the holder opening 453 provided at a position facing the insertion groove 463, and the lever opening 455 through which the lever 470 is disposed, and opened along a radius of rotation of the lever 470.

In an embodiment, the housing 451 may further include the engaging region 457 formed at an intermediate position of the radius of rotation of the lever 470 on a surface facing the lever opening 455 and protruding in a direction of the lever opening 455.

In an embodiment, the engaging region 457 may be formed in a plurality, and the plurality of engaging regions 457 may be disposed to face each other on two sides of the housing 451 facing the lever opening 455.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may include the pin region 461 having the end 461a protruding outward from the housing 451, and the support region 468 disposed opposite the pin region 461 with respect to the insertion groove 463.

In an embodiment, the accessory device 401 may further include the pin member 473 disposed in a direction facing the support region 468 inside the housing 451 and having the end 473a protruding outward from the housing 451 and the elastic member 477 disposed between the pin member 473 and the support region 468 of the locking member 460 and compressible in a direction of the rotation axis Rx of the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the support region 468 may include the inclined surface 469 that contacts an end of the elastic member 477.

In an embodiment, the inclined surface 469 may be pressed by the elastic member 477 and may rotate the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2.

In an embodiment, the inclined surface 469 may be gradually inclined away from the elastic member 477 as the inclined surface 469 unfolds in a direction facing the holder 480.

In an embodiment, the accessory device 401 may further include the strap 430 to which the holder 480 is secured at an end.

In an embodiment, the strap 430 may include the core 431 that contacts an end of the holder 480, the first outer skin 433 that includes the connecting surface 434 that contacts a surface opposite a surface where the insertion region 483 of the holder 480 is formed, and that is coupled to a surface of the core 431, and the second outer skin 435 coupled to the other surface of the core 431 opposite the first outer skin 433.

In an embodiment, the accessory device 401 may further include the cap member 437 mutually securing the connecting surface 434 and the holder 480.

In an embodiment, the holder 480 may further include the first uneven region 489 that is uneven in a direction of the core 431. In an embodiment, the core 431 may further include the second uneven region 439 having a shape corresponding to the first uneven region 489 and coupled with the first uneven region 489.

The electronic device 400 according to an example embodiment may include the body 410 including the pin dent 411, the adapter 450 including the locking member 460 rotatably disposed in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction R1 along the rotation axis Rx, and the strap 430 including the holder 480 that includes the insertion region 483, and detachable from the adapter 450. In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may further include the pin region 461 inserted into the pin dent 411, the insertion groove 463 into which the insertion region 483 is inserted, and the first protrusion 465 and the second protrusion 467 respectively extending from both sides of the insertion groove 463. In an embodiment, the holder 480 may further include the pressing region 485 which, based on the insertion region 483 being inserted into the insertion groove 463, rotates the locking member 460 in the first rotation direction R1 by pressing the first protrusion 465, and the protrusion groove 487 into which the second protrusion 467 is inserted based on the locking member 460 rotating in the first rotation direction R1, so as to fix the holder 480 and the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may further include the lever 470 protruding outside the housing 451 and configured to rotate the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2 opposite the first rotation direction R1 when pressed by an external force.

In an embodiment, the adapter 450 may further include the lever opening 455 through which the lever 470 is disposed, and opened along a radius of rotation of the lever 470, and the engaging region 457 formed at an intermediate position of the radius of rotation of the lever 470 on a surface facing the lever opening 455, and protruding in a direction of the lever opening 455.

In an embodiment, the locking member 460 may further include the support region 468 disposed opposite the pin region 461 with respect to the insertion groove 463. In an embodiment, the adapter 450 may further include the pin member 473 disposed in a direction facing the support region 468 inside the adapter 450, and the elastic member 477 disposed between the pin member 473 and the support region 468 of the locking member 460, and compressible in a direction of the rotation axis Rx of the locking member 460.

In an embodiment, the support region 468 may include the inclined surface 469 that contacts an end of the elastic member 477, and is pressed by the elastic member 477 to rotate the locking member 460 in the second rotation direction R2.

While various example embodiments have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the aforementioned example embodiments. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that various modifications may be made to the various embodiments without departing from the subject matter of the present disclosure including the appended claims, and also that such modifications are not to be understood individually from the technical spirit or prospect of the present disclosure. It will also be understood that any of the embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.