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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2024
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing comprising a first housing and a second housing, a display including a first display area connected to the first housing, a second display area connected to the second housing, and a folding area located between the first display area and the second display area, a hinge connected to the first housing and the second housing, and a display support connected to the hinge and being configured to rotate based on a rotation of the hinge. The display support comprises a gear assembly connected to the hinge, a case structure including a first area, a second area, and a third area, the first area being connected to the gear assembly, the second area extending from the first area in a first direction and including a first support surface configured to face the folding area in an unfolded state of the electronic device, the third area extending from the first area in a second direction different from the first direction and including a second support surface configured to face the folding area in a folded state of the electronic device, and a deformable member disposed on the third area and being configured to contact the folding area.