Cover device and electronic device including the same
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1. A cover device comprising:
- a first cover member detachably coupled to a body of an electronic device;
a second cover member pivotally connected to the first cover member and having a display unit on an inner surface thereof; and
a connection member pivotally connecting the first cover member and the second cover member, and having a connection substrate electrically connecting the electronic device and the display unit,wherein the connection substrate comprises;
a first connector terminal located in the second cover member and electrically connected to the display unit;
a second connector terminal located in the first cover member and electrically connected to a terminal module of the body according to a coupling of the first cover member to the body; and
a flexible circuit board connecting the first connector terminal and the second connector terminal.
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Abstract
An electronic device is provided that includes a body having a first display unit. The electronic device also includes a cover device having a first cover member detachably coupled to the body, and a second cover member pivotable about the first cover member. A second display unit is fixed to and integrated with an inner surface of the second cover member. The second display unit is electrically connected to the body when the first cover member is coupled to the body.
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1. A cover device comprising:
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a first cover member detachably coupled to a body of an electronic device; a second cover member pivotally connected to the first cover member and having a display unit on an inner surface thereof; and a connection member pivotally connecting the first cover member and the second cover member, and having a connection substrate electrically connecting the electronic device and the display unit, wherein the connection substrate comprises; a first connector terminal located in the second cover member and electrically connected to the display unit; a second connector terminal located in the first cover member and electrically connected to a terminal module of the body according to a coupling of the first cover member to the body; and a flexible circuit board connecting the first connector terminal and the second connector terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A cover device comprising:
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a first cover member detachably provided on a first surface of a body of an electronic device; a second cover member pivotally connected to the first cover member, having a display unit fixed to and integrated with an inner surface thereof, and configured to removably cover a main display unit of the body of the electronic device; a connection member connecting the first cover member and the second cover member such that the second cover member is pivotable about the first cover member, and on which a connection substrate electrically connecting the display unit to the electronic device is mounted; and a shape memory member mounted on the connection member, for holding the first cover member at an inclined position with respect to the second cover member, wherein the connection substrate comprises; a first connector terminal located in the second cover member and electrically connected to the display unit; a second connector terminal located in the first cover member and electrically connected to a terminal module of the body according to a coupling of the first cover member to the body; and a flexible circuit board connecting the first connector terminal and the second connector terminal.
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9. An electronic device comprising:
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a body comprising a first display unit; a cover device comprising a first cover member detachably coupled to the body, and a second cover member pivotable about the first cover member, wherein a second display unit is fixed to and integrated with an inner surface of the second cover member; and a connection member connecting the first cover member and the second cover member, wherein a connection substrate electrically connecting the second display unit and the body are mounted on the first cover member and the second cover member via the connection member, wherein the second display unit is electrically connected to the body when the first cover member is coupled to the body, and wherein the connection substrate comprises; a first connector terminal located in the second cover member and electrically connected to the second display unit; a second connector terminal located in the first cover member and electrically connected to a terminal module of the body according to a coupling of the first cover member to the body; and a flexible circuit board connecting the first connector terminal and the second connector terminal. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An electronic device comprising:
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a body having a first display unit on a first surface thereof; a first cover device coupled to a second surface of the body, for covering the body; and a second cover device being compatible with the first cover device, for covering the body of the electronic device, wherein the second cover device comprises; a first cover member detachably coupled to the second surface of the body; a second cover member pivotally coupled to the first cover member, for opening and closing the second cover device over the first surface of the body, wherein a second display unit is integrally fixed to an inner surface of the second cover member; and a connection member pivotally connecting the first cover member and the second cover member, wherein the second cover device comprises a connection substrate electrically connecting the second display unit and the body, and the connection substrate is mounted to the first cover member and the second cover member via the connection member, and wherein the connection substrate comprises; a first connector terminal disposed on the second cover member and electrically connected to the second display unit; a second connector terminal disposed on the first cover member and electrically connected to a terminal module exposed on the second surface of the body based on a coupling of the first cover member to the body; and a flexible circuit board connecting the first connector terminal and the second connector terminal. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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