Foldable electronic device including flexible display

Abstract

A foldable electronic device is provided. The foldable electronic device includes a foldable housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge device configured to connect the first housing and the second housing, and a flexible display disposed to be supported by the foldable housing and including a folding area, a first bending area positioned at one side of the folding area, and a second bending area positioned at the other side of the folding area, the flexible display being configured such that the folding area, the first bending area, and the second bending area are bent when the foldable electronic device is folded, wherein the flexible display includes a display panel, a support plate disposed below the display panel and including patterns for bending disposed in the folding area, the first bending area, and the second bending area, and a first reinforcement plate and a second reinforcement plate disposed between the foldable housing and the support plate, wherein the first reinforcement plate includes a first part having a first thickness and at least extending from the folding area to the first bending area, a second part having a second thickness greater than the first thickness and extending from the first part, and a first buffer member disposed on the first part, wherein the first part is bent together with the support plate by at least a part of a hinge device while the electronic device changes from an unfolded state to a folded state.