Electronic device and method for manufacturing the same

An electronic device comprising:

• a display module comprising a display panel emitting light, the display module having a first non-folding region, a folding region, and a second non-folding region defined therein, the folding region is disposed between the first non-folding region and the second non-folding region;
• and
• a plate having a through-hole overlapping the folding region defined therein,
• wherein the plate comprises:
• an upper surface;
• a first inner surface extending from the upper surface;
• a second inner surface extending from the first inner surface in a direction intersecting the first inner surface;
• and
• a lower surface extending from the second inner surface and opposite to the upper surface,
• wherein the through-hole is defined by the first inner surface and the second inner surface.

A method for manufacturing an electronic device, the method comprising:

• preparing a plate comprising an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface;
• performing a laser process, wherein a plurality of through-holes are formed in the plate through the laser process and a projection of each of the plurality of through-holes onto a plane including one of the upper surface and the lower surface has a first area;
• performing a blasting process, wherein the plate is processed through the blasting process and a projection of each of the plurality of through-holes onto a plane including one of the upper surface and the lower surface has a second area larger than the first area;
• preparing a display panel having a first non-folding region, a folding region, and a second non-folding region defined therein;
• aligning the display panel and the plate, wherein the plurality of through-holes overlap the folding region when aligned;
• and
• attaching the display panel to the plate.

An electronic device comprising:

• a display module comprising a display panel emitting light, the display module having a first non-folding region, a folding region, and a second non-folding region defined therein, the folding region is disposed between the first non-folding region and the second non-folding region;
• a processor controlling the display module;
• a memory having data necessary for operation of the display module or the processor;
• a power module generating or supplying power;
• and
• a plate having a through-hole defined therein, the through-hole overlapping the folding region in a first direction,
• wherein in a first region of the plate, a width of the through-hole varies at a first rate along the first direction, and
• wherein in a second region of the plate, a width of the through-hole varies at a second rate along the first direction, the second region being different from the first region, the second rate is different from the first rate.