CN117795772A

CN117795772A - Electronic device comprising an antenna

Info

Publication number: CN117795772A
Application number: CN202280055031.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 黄淳晧; 李庆载; 徐京佚; 尹慎浩; 金昇焕
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-08-10
Filing date: 2022-08-03
Publication date: 2024-03-29

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment includes: a first housing including a first edge facing in a first direction and a second edge facing in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second housing connected to the first housing via a connection member so as to be rotatable about the first housing, and including a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other; a flexible display forming a front surface of the electronic device and disposed over the first and second housings; a dielectric disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the flexible display and at least partially between the flexible display and a fourth edge of the second housing; a conductive member positioned between the dielectric and the flexible display; and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, wherein the fourth edge includes a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion, the first and second segmented portions are formed on the conductive member so as to correspond to the first and second non-conductive portions of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, and the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a radio signal through at least one of the first, second, and third conductive portions of the second housing. Various embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device comprising an antenna

Technical Field

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices including antennas.

Background

The electronic device may include a display that provides visual information.

At least a portion of the housing defining an outer periphery of the electronic device may be formed of a metal frame, and the wireless communication circuit may perform wireless communication by feeding power to at least a portion of the metal frame.

Meanwhile, in addition to the bar-type electronic devices, various types of electronic devices have been released, such as foldable electronic devices and rollable electronic devices. The elastically foldable display may be provided in a foldable display or a rollable electronic device.

Conductive members may be provided adjacent to the display to prevent/reduce degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem

The conductive member may be disposed at a position adjacent to the display to prevent/reduce performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge. In this case, an antenna using at least a portion of the metal frame as an antenna radiator may be deteriorated in antenna radiation performance due to interference between the conductive member and at least a portion of the metal frame serving as an antenna radiator.

According to various embodiments disclosed herein, an electronic device may include a divided portion provided in a conductive member adjacent to a display to prevent performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge.

Solution to the problem

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include: a first housing including a first edge oriented in a first direction and a second edge oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second housing connected to the first housing to be rotatable with respect to the first housing, wherein the second housing includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other; a flexible display defining a front surface of the electronic device and disposed over the first and second housings; a dielectric material disposed at least partially between the flexible display and a fourth edge of the second housing while at least partially surrounding a perimeter of the flexible display; a conductive member comprising a conductive material between a dielectric material and a flexible display; and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, wherein the fourth edge may include a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion, the conductive member may be provided with a first divided portion and a second divided portion to correspond to the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, and the wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit/receive a radio signal using at least one of the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, or the third conductive portion of the second housing.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include: a housing including a first edge oriented in a first direction and a second edge oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a display defining a front surface of the electronic device; a dielectric material disposed at least partially between the display and the second edge of the housing and at least partially around a perimeter of the display; a conductive member comprising a conductive material between the dielectric material and the display; and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the housing, wherein the second edge may include a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a first non-conductive portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, the conductive member may be provided with a first split portion to correspond to the first non-conductive portion of the second edge of the housing, and the wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal using at least one of the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of the housing.

Advantageous effects of the invention

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided with a dividing portion in a conductive member at a position adjacent to a display to prevent/reduce performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge. As a result, deterioration of the radiation performance of the antenna can be suppressed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided with a protrusion on at least a portion of a conductive member disposed at a position adjacent to a display. As a result, the display can be protected from electrostatic discharge.

Further, various effects that can be directly or indirectly understood through the present disclosure may be provided.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Fig. 2a shows a section along Y-Y' in the second housing according to the embodiment of fig. 1.

Fig. 2b shows a portion of the front surface of the second housing according to an embodiment.

Fig. 3 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device according to whether or not a divided portion is provided in the conductive member, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 4a shows the electric field distribution formed in the second housing when the conductive member in which the divided portion according to the embodiment is not present is provided.

Fig. 4b shows the electric field distribution formed in the second housing when the conductive member in which the divided portions according to the embodiment are present is provided.

Fig. 5 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device according to the number of divided portions provided in the conductive member, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 6 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device when the length of the conductive member is changed, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 7 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device depending on whether or not a divided portion provided in a conductive member and a non-conductive portion provided in the conductive member are aligned, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 8a shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device depending on the length of the divided portions included in the conductive member, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 8b shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device according to the degree of overlap between the divided portion of the conductive member and the non-conductive portion of the case, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 9a shows a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 9b shows a cross-section of a portion of the electronic device when the conductive member according to the embodiment of fig. 9a is cut along the line A-A'.

Fig. 9c shows a cross-section of a part of the electronic device when the conductive member according to the embodiment of fig. 9a is cut along line B-B'.

Fig. 10a shows a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 10b shows a cross-section of a part of the electronic device when the conductive member according to the embodiment of fig. 10a is cut along the line C-C'.

Fig. 10c shows a cross-section of a portion of the electronic device when the conductive member according to the embodiment of fig. 10a is cut along line D-D'.

Fig. 11a shows a portion of the second housing when one first protrusion is provided on the first conductive member portion and/or the third conductive member portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 11b shows a portion of the second housing when at least two first protrusions are provided on the first conductive member portion and/or the third conductive member portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 11c shows a portion of the second housing when at least four first protrusions are provided on the first conductive member portion and/or the third conductive member portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 12 shows a discharge path provided along at least a portion of the dielectric material and the conductive portion, depending on whether a conductive member comprising a first protrusion or a conductive member comprising a second protrusion is provided, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 13a shows an electronic device according to an embodiment, wherein a feed point and a ground point are provided.

Fig. 13b shows the electric field distribution formed in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 13 a.

Fig. 14 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.

Fig. 15 shows an electronic device comprising a flexible display and a conductive member according to another embodiment.

Fig. 16a shows a first state of an electronic device comprising a rollable display according to an embodiment.

Fig. 16b shows a second state of an electronic device comprising a rollable display according to an embodiment.

Fig. 16c shows a cross section along axis E-E' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 16 a.

Fig. 17a is a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Fig. 17b shows a section along axis F-F' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 17 a.

Fig. 18a shows an electronic device according to a further embodiment.

Fig. 18b shows a cross-sectional view along axis G-G' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 18 a.

Fig. 19a shows a housing comprising a single non-conductive part and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 19b shows a housing including a single non-conductive portion and a side non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 19c shows a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 20a shows a conductive member disposed adjacent to a dielectric material according to an embodiment.

Fig. 20b shows a conductive member disposed adjacent to a display according to an embodiment.

Fig. 20c illustrates a conductive member disposed adjacent to a housing according to an embodiment.

Fig. 21a shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive parts and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 21b shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive parts and a conductive member with a single split part according to an embodiment.

Fig. 21c illustrates a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and side non-conductive portions and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 21d shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive portions and side non-conductive portions and a conductive member comprising segments corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to another embodiment.

Fig. 21e shows graphs each showing the radiation efficiency of the antenna according to the length change of the conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 22 illustrates a housing including three or more non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a split portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to an embodiment.

Fig. 23a shows a conductive member including a plurality of segments and a housing including non-conductive portions corresponding to at least some of the plurality of segments according to another embodiment.

Fig. 23b illustrates a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member including segmented portions corresponding to at least some of the plurality of non-conductive portions according to another embodiment.

Fig. 23c shows a conductive member having protrusions provided therein according to another embodiment.

Fig. 24a shows a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 24b illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 24c shows a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Fig. 24d illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 24e shows graphs each showing antenna radiation performance according to alignment of the non-conductive portion of the housing and the divided portion of the conductive member, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 25a shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member provided adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, according to an embodiment.

Fig. 25b shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member according to an embodiment, which conductive member is provided adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in a folded state.

Fig. 25c shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member formed adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state and a folded state, according to an embodiment.

Detailed Description

Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that this is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular embodiments, and the disclosure includes various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives to the embodiments of the disclosure.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 1, the electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, a connection member 103, and/or a display 140.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be coupled to each other via the connection member 130 to be rotatable relative to the first housing 110 about a first axis (e.g., the +x axis in fig. 1) oriented in a first direction (e.g., the x-axis direction in fig. 1). In an example, the first case 110 and the second case 120 are illustrated with respect to a structure foldable about a +x axis direction or a-x axis direction (or "horizontal direction"), but are not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be foldable about a +y-axis direction or a-y-axis direction (or "vertical direction").

According to an embodiment, rear surfaces of the first and second cases 110 and 120 (e.g., surfaces of the first case 110 located in the-z axis direction) may be covered with a rear cover (not shown). In an example, at least a portion of the rear cover may be formed of a non-conductive material.

According to an embodiment, the display 140 may be disposed above the first and second cases 110 and 120 on the front surface of the electronic device 100. In an example, the display 140 may occupy a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 100.

According to an embodiment, display 140 may comprise a flexible display. In an example, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the display 140 may be flexibly bent according to an angle formed between the first case 110 and the second case 120.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first edge 110a extending in a second direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction in fig. 1) and a second edge 110b extending in a first direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction in fig. 1) perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction in fig. 1).

According to an embodiment, a third edge 120a corresponding to the first edge 110a and a fourth edge 120b corresponding to the second edge 110b may be included when the first and second housings 110 and 120 face each other (or when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state) (e.g., 100b of fig. 1).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be replaced with a bar-type electronic device. In an example, the bar-type electronic device may include a housing in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are integrally configured without including a connection member. Accordingly, the following description of the second housing 120 may be understood as being substantially the same as the description of the housing of the bar-type electronic device.

Fig. 2a shows a section along the line Y-Y' of fig. 1 in the second housing 120 according to the embodiment of fig. 1.

Referring to fig. 2a, the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a conductive portion 210 (e.g., referring to fig. 2 b) included in the fourth rim 120b and a dielectric material 230 disposed between the fourth rim 120b and the bent portion 141. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is a bar-type electronic device, the second housing 120 may correspond to a housing of the bar-type electronic device. In another example, the description of the second housing 120 may be applied to the first housing 110 substantially as is. For example, the dielectric material 230 may be disposed between the second edge 110b and the bent portion 141 in the first case 110.

According to an embodiment, a portion of the second housing 120 may include an injection molded component 290 formed adjacent to the conductive portion 210. The injection molded part 290 according to an embodiment may be formed of a non-conductive material. According to an embodiment, the injection molding member 290 may be formed of a dielectric material having a predetermined (or specified) dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, a conductive member (or conductive portion) 240 may be disposed between the dielectric material 230 and the curved portion 141. In an example, at least a portion of the conductive member 240 may be disposed on the dielectric material 230 such that one surface of the conductive member 240 faces the inside of the second case 120.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a conductive tape or an FPCB including a conductive portion. In an example, the conductive member 240 may be a tape including a flexible (soft) conductive adhesive layer.

According to an embodiment, a display circuit unit (display driver IC (DDI)) may be disposed under the curved portion 141 or a display (e.g., display 140 in fig. 1) (e.g., in the-z-axis direction). In an example, the display circuit unit may include a plurality of circuits and elements for driving the display.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may protect the display circuit unit from electrostatic discharge. In an example, the conductive member 240 may provide a discharge path that transfers a discharge occurring near the dielectric material 230 to the conductive portion 210 to prevent/reduce performance degradation of the display circuit unit.

Fig. 2b illustrates a portion of the front surface of the second housing 120 according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 2b, the fourth edge 120b of the second housing 120 may include a first conductive portion 211, a first non-conductive portion 221, a second conductive portion 212, a second non-conductive portion 222, and/or a third conductive portion 213. Meanwhile, in the following description, a conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a conductive unit or a conductive region, and a non-conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a non-conductive unit or a divided portion.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, or the third conductive portion 213 may include a metal material. In an example, the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, and the third conductive portion 213 may correspond to at least a portion of the metal case.

According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 221 or the second non-conductive portion 222 may be formed of a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant. In an example, the first and second non-conductive portions 221 and 222 may be filled with a dielectric material.

According to an embodiment, by feeding the first feeding point P1 and/or the second feeding point P2, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) provided in the first housing 110 or the second housing 120 may transmit/receive a radio signal by using at least one of the first conductive portion 211 or the second conductive portion 212. In an example, the wireless communication circuit disposed on the printed circuit board within the second housing 120 may transmit and/or receive radio signals by feeding at least one of the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, or the third conductive portion.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may be disposed to be electrically separated from the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, or the third conductive portion 213.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first split portion 241, a second conductive member portion 240-2, a second split portion 242, and/or a third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 240-1, the second conductive member portion 240-2, and the third conductive member portion 240-3 may include a conductive material. In an example, the first conductive member portion 240-1, the second conductive member portion 240-2, and the third conductive member portion 240-3 may be formed of conductive tape.

According to an embodiment, the first and second divided portions 241 and 242 may include a non-conductive material. In an example, the first divided portion 241 or the second divided portion 242 may be filled with a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first dividing portion 241 may be disposed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221. As another example, at least a portion of the second divided portion 242 may be provided to correspond to the second non-conductive portion 222. In an example, the first dividing portion 241 may be provided at a point of the conductive member 240 facing the first non-conductive portion 221, and the second dividing portion 242 may be provided at another point of the conductive member 240 facing the second non-conductive portion 222.

According to an embodiment, when only one of the first non-conductive portion 221 or the second non-conductive portion 222 is provided, in the first divided portion 241 or the second divided portion 242, only one corresponding to one of the portion 221 or the second non-conductive portion 222 may be provided. For example, when the fourth edge 120b is provided with the first non-conductive portion 221 and the second non-conductive portion 222 is not provided, the conductive member 240 may be provided with the first divided portion 241 and the second divided portion 242. As another example, when the fourth edge 120b is provided with the second non-conductive portion 222 without providing the first non-conductive portion 221, the conductive member 240 may be provided with the second divided portion 242 without providing the first divided portion 241.

Fig. 3 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 according to whether or not the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided in the conductive member 240, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 3, when the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided on the conductive member 240, the radiation efficiency in a predetermined frequency band may be improved (or degradation of the total radiation efficiency is suppressed) as compared to a case in which the divided portions 241 and 242 are not provided in the conductive portion due to the shift of parasitic resonance.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 211 may operate as an antenna radiator in a high frequency band (e.g., about 2.2GHz to about 3.2GHz (high frequency band)), and the second conductive portion 212 may operate as an antenna radiator in a mid frequency band (e.g., about 1.4GHz to about 2GHz (mid frequency band)). However, the present disclosure is not limited to the case where only a portion of any one of the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, or the third conductive portion 213 operates as an antenna radiator. In an example, the first conductive portion 211, the second conductive portion 212, and the third conductive portion 213 may each receive power from the wireless communication circuit and operate as an antenna radiator in a predetermined frequency band. For example, the third conductive portion 213 may receive power from the wireless communication circuit and operate as an antenna radiator in a designated frequency band.

According to an embodiment, when the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided in the conductive member 240, the total antenna radiation efficiency via the first conductive portion 211 or the second conductive portion 212 may be improved in a frequency band of about 2.5GHz to about 3.2GHz, compared to a case in which the divided portions 241 and 242 are not provided in the conductive member 240. In an example, when the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided in the conductive member 240, the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved (or degradation of the total radiation efficiency is suppressed) in a frequency band of about 2GHz or more due to the shift of parasitic resonance. When the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided in the conductive member 240, the overall antenna radiation efficiency via the second conductive portion 212 or the third conductive portion 213 may be improved in a frequency band of about 1.4GHz to about 1.8GHz, as compared with a case in which the divided portions 241 and 242 are not provided in the conductive member 240. In an example, when the divided portions 241 and 242 are provided in the conductive member 240, the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved in a frequency band of about 2GHz or less due to the offset of parasitic resonance.

Fig. 4a shows an electric field distribution formed in the second housing 120 when the conductive member 240a in which the divided portion according to the embodiment is not present is provided. In an example, the conductive member 240a where the divided portion does not exist may include a first conductive portion 241a and a second conductive portion 242a. Fig. 4b shows an electric field distribution formed in the second housing when the conductive member 240 in which the divided portion according to the embodiment exists is provided. In an example, the conductive member 240 in which the divided portions exist may include a first divided portion 241 and a second divided portion 242.

Referring to fig. 4a and 4b, when no divided portion is provided in the conductive member 240, the electric field of the conductive portion 210 is coupled to the conductive member 240 so that the electric field can be formed in the conductive member 240 as well. In an example, when an electric field is also formed in the conductive member 240, the antenna radiation performance through the conductive portion 210 may be deteriorated.

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240a in which the divided portion is not present is disposed in the second case 120, the same electric field distribution as that in the first region 410 and the second region 420 may be formed. The conductive member 240a may include the first conductive portion 241a and the second conductive portion 242a, but not include the non-conductive portion. In an example, when the conductive member 240a in which the divided portion is not present is disposed in the second case 120, an electric field is also formed in the conductive member 240a, so that parasitic resonance may occur, which may cause deterioration of the antenna radiation performance of the electronic device 100.

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 in which the divided portions 241 and 242 exist is disposed in the second case 120, the same electric field distribution as that in the third region 430 and the fourth region 440 may be formed. In an example, when the conductive member 240 in which the divided portion exists is disposed in the second housing 120, parasitic resonance may be weakened or eliminated due to a reduced amount of coupling with the conductive member 240, as compared to a case in which the conductive member 240a in which the divided portion does not exist is disposed in the second housing 120.

Fig. 5 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 according to the number of divided portions provided in the conductive member 240, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 5, the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 may vary depending on the number of divided portions provided in the conductive member 240.

According to an embodiment, when one divided portion (e.g., the first divided portion 241 or the second divided portion 242) is provided in the conductive member 240, the overall radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 may be improved in a frequency band of about 1.65GHz to about 2.3GHz, compared to a case in which no divided portion is present in the conductive member 240.

According to an embodiment, when only one divided portion exists in the conductive member 240, parasitic resonance occurs in a frequency band of about 1.6GHz to about 1.7GHz, and thus the overall radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 may be reduced (or deteriorated). However, the change may be made by adjusting the electrical length of the conductive member 240 so that the parasitic resonance is away from the resonance frequency band.

Fig. 6 shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 when the length of the conductive member 240 is changed, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 6, when the length of the conductive member 240 increases by a predetermined value or more with respect to the length of the second conductive portion 212, the area where the first and second divided portions 241 and 242 overlap each other increases. As a result, since the frequency of the parasitic resonance is shifted from the frequency band of about 1.9GHz to the frequency band of about 1.6GHz, the parasitic resonance may act as a parasitic component, which may cause the total radiation performance to deteriorate in a predetermined frequency band.

According to an embodiment, when the length of the second conductive member portion 240-2 is longer than the length of the second conductive portion 212 by about 3.0mm, parasitic resonance may occur in a frequency band of about 1GHz to about 2GHz, which may cause degradation of the overall antenna radiation performance, compared to a case in which the length of the conductive member 240 is the same as the length of the second conductive portion 212. In another example, even when the length of the conductive member 240 becomes longer than the length of the second conductive portion 212, the overall radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 is not significantly affected in a frequency band of about 2GHz or higher.

Fig. 7 shows graphs each showing the total antenna radiation efficiency depending on whether the divided portions 241 and 242 provided in the conductive member 240 are aligned with the non-conductive portions 221 and 222 provided in the second housing 120 according to the embodiment.

Referring to fig. 7, the total antenna radiation efficiency in the predetermined frequency band may vary depending on whether the first divided portion 241 and the first non-conductive portion 221 are aligned and whether the second divided portion 242 and the second non-conductive portion 222 are aligned.

According to an embodiment, when the first divided portion 241 and the first non-conductive portion 221 are not aligned or the second divided portion 242 and the second non-conductive portion 222 are not aligned, the total antenna radiation performance may be deteriorated in a frequency band of about 600MHz to about 950MHz, a frequency band of about 1.7GHz to about 2.5GHz, or a frequency band of about 4GHz to about 5.4 GHz. In an example, when the first divided portion 241 and the first non-conductive portion 221 are not aligned or the second divided portion 242 and the second non-conductive portion 222 are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may be reduced by about 0.5dB to about 1.0dB in a frequency band of about 600MHz to about 950 MHz. Further, when the first divided portion 241 and the first non-conductive portion 221 are not aligned or the second divided portion 242 and the second non-conductive portion 222 are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may be reduced by about 0.5dB to about 1.0dB in a frequency band of about 1.7GHz to about 2.5 GHz. Further, when the first divided portion 241 and the first non-conductive portion 221 are not aligned or the second divided portion 242 and the second non-conductive portion 222 are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may be reduced by about 0.5dB in a frequency band of about 4GHz to about 5.4 GHz.

Fig. 8a shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 according to the length/width of the divided parts 241 and 242 included in the conductive member 240, according to an embodiment. Fig. 8b shows graphs each showing the total radiation efficiency of the electronic device according to the degree of overlap between the divided portion of the conductive member and the non-conductive portion of the case, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 8a, when the lengths of the divided parts 241 and 242 included in the conductive member 240 have a value equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the overall radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 may be improved.

According to an embodiment, when the lengths of the divided portions 241 and 242 included in the conductive member 240 are about 0.5mm or more, the total antenna radiation performance may be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6GHz to about 1.8 GHz. Further, when the lengths of the divided portions 241 and 242 included in the conductive member 240 are about 0.5mm or more, the total antenna radiation performance can be improved in a frequency band of about 2.4GHz to about 2.7 GHz.

Referring to fig. 8b, the conductive member 240 may be disposed such that the first divided portion 241 included in the conductive member 240 at least partially overlaps the first non-conductive portion 221 of the case 110 or 120.

According to an embodiment, when the conductive member 240 is disposed such that the first divided portion 241 coincides with the first non-conductive portion 221 of the case 110 or 120 to some extent or more, the overall antenna radiation efficiency of the electronic device 100 may be improved.

For example, when the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 and the first non-conductive portion 221 of the case 110 or 120 are overlapped with each other, the total antenna radiation efficiency may be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6GHz to about 1.8GHz, as compared with a case in which the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 overlaps with the first non-conductive portion 221 by 0.5 mm.

Further, when the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 overlaps the first non-conductive portion 221 by 0.5mm, the total antenna radiation efficiency can be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6GHz to about 1.8GHz, as compared with the case in which the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 overlaps the first non-conductive portion 221 by 1.5 mm.

Fig. 9a shows a conductive member 240 according to an embodiment. Fig. 9b shows a cross section of a portion of the electronic device 100 comprising the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment of fig. 9a when the conductive member 240 is cut along the line A-A'. Fig. 9c shows a cross-section of a portion of the electronic device 100 when the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment of fig. 9a is cut along the line B-B'.

Referring to fig. 9a, 9b and 9c, the second conductive member portion 240-2 may include at least one first protrusion 910.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive member portion 240-2 may be spaced apart from the second conductive portion 212 by a predetermined distance in the region A-A'.

According to an embodiment, the first protrusion 910 included in the second conductive member portion 240-2 in the region B-B' may extend from the second conductive member portion 240-2 to at least partially face the second conductive portion 212. In an example, at least a portion of the first protrusion 910 may be disposed between the second conductive portion 212 and the display circuit unit.

According to an embodiment, the first protrusion 910 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a position adjacent to the second conductive member portion 240-2 flows to the second conductive portion 212. In an example, the first protrusion 910 may more effectively prevent electrostatic discharge by being positioned closer to the second conductive portion 212 than other portions of the second conductive member portion 240-2.

Fig. 10a shows a conductive member 240 according to an embodiment. Fig. 10b shows a cross-section of a portion of the electronic device 100 when the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment of fig. 10a is cut along the line C-C'. Fig. 10c shows a cross-section of a portion of the electronic device 100 when the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment of fig. 10a is cut along the line D-D'.

Referring to fig. 10a, 10b and 10c, the second conductive member portion 240-2 may include at least one first protrusion 1010.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive member portion 240-2 may be spaced apart from the second conductive portion 212 by a predetermined distance in the region C-C'.

According to an embodiment, in the region D-D', the second protrusion 1010 included in the second conductive member portion 240-2 may extend from the second conductive member portion 240-2 toward the second conductive portion 212 to be adjacent to the second conductive member portion 212. In an example, the second protrusion 1010 may extend seamlessly from the second conductive member portion 240-2.

According to an embodiment, the second protrusion 1010 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion 240-2 flows to the second conductive portion 212. In an example, the second protrusion 1010 may more effectively prevent electrostatic discharge by being positioned closer to the second conductive portion 212 than other portions of the second conductive member portion 240-2.

Fig. 11a illustrates a portion of the second housing 120 when one first protrusion 910 is provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3, according to an embodiment. Fig. 11b illustrates a portion of the second housing 120 when at least two first protrusions 910 are provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3, according to an embodiment. Fig. 11c illustrates a portion of the second housing 120 when at least four first protrusions 910 are provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 11a, 11b and 11c, at least one first protrusion 910 may be provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3. Although not shown, as another example, at least one second protrusion 1010 may be provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, one first protrusion 910 may be provided on each of the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3. In another example, one first protrusion 910 may be provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and two or more first protrusions 910 may be provided on the third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, two first protrusions 910 may be provided on each of the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3. In another example, two first protrusions 910 may be provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 and four first protrusions 910 may be provided on the third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, four first protrusions 910 may be provided in each of the first conductive member portion 240-1 and/or the third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, at least one first protrusion 910 provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion 240-1 flows to the first conductive portion 211. In an example, the at least one first protrusion 910 provided on the first conductive member portion 240-1 may more effectively prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge by being positioned closer to the first conductive portion 211 than other portions of the first conductive member portion 240-1.

According to an embodiment, at least one first protrusion 910 provided on the first conductive member portion 240-3 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a location adjacent to the third conductive member portion 240-3 flows to the third conductive portion 213. In an example, by being positioned closer to the third conductive portion 213 than other portions of the third conductive member portion 240-3, the at least one first protrusion 910 provided on the third conductive member portion 240-3 may more effectively prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge.

Fig. 12 shows a discharge path provided along at least a portion of the conductive portion 210 and the dielectric material 230 depending on whether the conductive portion 240 including the first portion 910 or the conductive portion 240 including the second protrusion 1010 is provided.

Referring to fig. 12, when the conductive member 240 is not provided, electrostatic discharge occurring near the dielectric material 230 may flow to the display circuit unit, and thus the performance of the display 140 may be deteriorated.

Referring to fig. 12, when the conductive member 240 is provided, a discharge path of static electricity generated near the dielectric material 230 may be provided along the conductive member 240 and at least some of the conductive portions 210, instead of being formed to be directed toward the display circuit unit. As a result, degradation of the performance of the display 140 can be prevented or suppressed.

According to an embodiment, when the conductive member 240 is not provided, a first discharge path 1210 may be provided, and in the first discharge path 1210, electrostatic discharge occurring near the dielectric material 230 is directed to the display circuit unit. Accordingly, the performance of the display 140 may be degraded.

According to an embodiment, when the conductive member 240 including the first protrusion 910 is provided, the second discharge path 1220 may be provided such that the electrostatic discharge occurring near the dielectric material 230 flows along the conductive member 240 and at least some of the conductive portions 210, instead of flowing to the display circuit unit. In an example, when an electrostatic discharge path is provided along the conductive member 240 and at least some of the conductive portions 210, performance degradation of the display 140 due to electrostatic discharge may be prevented or suppressed.

According to an embodiment, when the conductive member 240 including the second protrusion 1010 is provided, the third discharge path 1230 may be provided such that the electrostatic discharge occurring near the dielectric material 230 flows along the conductive member 240 and at least some of the conductive portions 210, instead of flowing to the display circuit unit. In an example, when an electrostatic discharge path is provided along the conductive member 240 and at least some of the conductive portions 210, performance degradation of the display 140 due to electrostatic discharge may be prevented or suppressed.

Fig. 13a shows an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, wherein feeding points P1 and P2 and ground points G1 and G2 are provided. Fig. 13b shows the electric field distribution formed in the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of fig. 13 a.

Referring to fig. 13a and 13b, at least one first protrusion 910 may be provided at a position spaced apart from the feeding points P1 and P2 having high electric field strength by a predetermined distance. Although not shown, the second protrusion 1010 may be provided at a position spaced apart from the feeding points P1 and P2 having high electric field strength by a predetermined distance.

According to an embodiment, the first feeding point P1 may be provided at one point of the second conductive portion 212, and the first ground point G1 may be provided at another point of the second conductive portion 212. As another embodiment, the second feeding point P2 may be provided at one point of the third conductive portion 213, and the second ground point G2 may be provided at another point of the third conductive portion 213.

According to an embodiment, the at least one first protrusion 910 provided on the second conductive member portion 240-2 may be provided at one point of the second conductive member portion 240-2 to be spaced apart from the first feeding point P1. This allows the discharge path of the first protrusion 910 provided on the second conductive member portion 240-2 to reduce the influence of the first feeding point P1.

According to an embodiment, the first protrusion 910 provided on the third conductive member portion 240-3 may be provided at one point of the third conductive member portion 240-3 to be spaced apart from the second feeding point P2. This makes the discharge path of the first protrusion 910 provided on the third conductive member portion 240-2 unaffected by the second feeding point P2.

Fig. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment, in accordance with various embodiments.

Referring to fig. 14, an electronic device 1401 in a network environment 1400 may communicate with the electronic device 1402 via a first network 1498 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of the electronic device 1404 or a server 1408 via a second network 1499 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1401 may communicate with the electronic device 1404 via the server 1408. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1401 may include a processor 1420, a memory 1430, an input module 1450, a sound output module 1455, a display module 1460, an audio module 1470, a sensor module 1476, an interface 1477, a connection 1478, a haptic module 1479, a camera module 1480, a power management module 1488, a battery 1489, a communication module 1490, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 1496, or an antenna module 1497. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components (e.g., connection end 1478) may be omitted from the electronic device 1401, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1401. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 1476, camera module 1480, or antenna module 1497) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 1460).

The processor 1420 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 1440) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 1401 that is connected to the processor 1420 and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 1420 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 1476 or the communication module 1490) into the volatile memory 1432, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 1432, and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 1434. According to an embodiment, the processor 1420 may include a main processor 1421 (e.g., a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or an Application Processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 1423 (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 operatively independent of or combined with the main processor 1421. For example, when the electronic device 1401 includes a main processor 1421 and an auxiliary processor 1423, the auxiliary processor 1423 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 1421 or to be dedicated to a particular function. The secondary processor 1423 may be implemented as separate from the primary processor 1421 or as part of the primary processor 1421.

The auxiliary processor 1423 (instead of the main processor 1421) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 140114 (e.g., the display module 1460, the sensor module 1476, or the communication module 1490) when the main processor 1421 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or the auxiliary processor 1423 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 1401 (e.g., the display module 1460, the sensor module 1476, or the communication module 1490) with the main processor 1421 when the main processor 1421 is in an active state (e.g., running an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1423 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component functionally related to the auxiliary processor 1423 (e.g., the camera module 1480 or the communication module 1490). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1423 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, by the electronic device 1401 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 1408). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a Deep Neural Network (DNN), a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), a boltzmann machine limited (RBM), a Deep Belief Network (DBN), a bi-directional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 1430 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1401, such as the processor 1420 or the sensor module 1476. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 1440) and input data or output data for commands associated therewith. Memory 1430 may include volatile memory 1432 or nonvolatile memory 1434.

The program 1440 may be stored as software in the memory 1430, and the program 1440 may include, for example, an Operating System (OS) 1442, middleware 1444, or applications 1446.

The input module 1450 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 1401 (e.g., a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 1401 (e.g., the processor 1420). The input module 1450 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons) or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

The sound output module 1455 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic apparatus 1401. The sound output module 1455 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers may be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing a record. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separate from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

The display module 1460 may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., user) of the electronic device 1401. The display device 1460 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the hologram device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 1460 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

The audio module 1470 may convert sound to an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1470 may obtain sound via the input module 1450, or output sound via the sound output module 1455 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1402) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1401.

The sensor module 1476 may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 1401 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device 1401 and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1476 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope 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 1477 may support one or more particular protocols that would be used to connect the electronic device 1401 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1402). According to an embodiment, interface 1477 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 connection end 1478 may include a connector via which the electronic device 1401 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1402). According to an embodiment, the connection end 1478 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 1479 may convert the electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or motion) or an electrical stimulus that may be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, haptic module 1479 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrostimulator.

The camera module 1480 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1480 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flash lamps.

The power management module 1488 may manage power supply to the electronic device 1401. According to an embodiment, the power management module 1488 may be implemented as at least part of a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 1489 may power at least one component of the electronic device 1401. According to an embodiment, the battery 1489 may include, for example, a primary non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1490 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1401 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1402, the electronic device 1404, or the server 1408) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 1490 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of the processor 1420 (e.g., an Application Processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1490 may include a wireless communication module 1492 (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 1494 (e.g., a Local Area Network (LAN) communication module or a Power Line Communication (PLC) module). A respective one of these communication modules may communicate with external electronic devices via a first network 1498 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as bluetooth, wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1499 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a conventional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or 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 1492 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 1401 in a communication network, such as a first network 1498 or a second network 1499, using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 1496.

The wireless communication module 1492 may support a 5G network following a 4G network as well as next generation communication technologies (e.g., new Radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), large-scale machine type communication (mctc), or Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 1492 may support a high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band) to achieve, for example, a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module 1492 may support various techniques for ensuring performance over a high frequency band, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 1492 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1401, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1404), or a network system (e.g., second network 1499). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1492 may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20Gbps or greater) for implementing an eMBB, a lost coverage (e.g., 1464dB or less) for implementing an emtc, or a U-plane delay (e.g., a round trip of 0.5ms or less, or 1ms or less for each of the Downlink (DL) and Uplink (UL)) for implementing a URLLC.

The antenna module 1497 may transmit signals or power to the outside of the electronic device 1401 (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive signals or power from the outside of the electronic device 1401 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1497 may include an antenna that includes a radiating element composed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate, such as a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1497 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network, such as the first network 1498 or the second network 1499, may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1490 (e.g., the wireless communication module 1492). Signals or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 1490 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to embodiments, further components (e.g., a Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC)) other than radiating elements may additionally be formed as part of the antenna module 1497.

According to various embodiments, antenna module 1497 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to embodiments, a millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

At least some of the above components may be interconnected via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general Purpose Input Output (GPIO), serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or Mobile Industrial Processor Interface (MIPI)) and communicatively communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 1401 and the external electronic device 1404 via the server 1408 connected to the second network 1499. Each of the electronic device 1402 or the electronic device 1404 may be the same type of device as the electronic device 1401, or a different type of device from the electronic device 1401. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations to be performed at the electronic device 1401 may be performed at one or more of the external electronic device 1402, the external electronic device 1404, or the server 1408. For example, if the electronic device 1401 should automatically perform a function or service or should perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 1401 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of or in addition to the function or service, or the electronic device 1401 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform the requested at least part of the functions or services, or perform additional functions or additional services related to the request, and transmit the result of the performance to the electronic device 1401. The electronic device 1401 may provide the results as at least a partial reply to the request with or without further processing of the results. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile Edge Computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 1401 may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1404 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. The server 1408 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 1404 or the server 1408 may be included in a second network 1499. The electronic device 1401 may be applied to a smart service (e.g. smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

Fig. 15 shows an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a flexible display and a conductive member according to another embodiment.

Referring to fig. 15, the electronic device 1500 may include a first case 1510, a second case 1520, a display 1540, a connection member 1550, a dielectric material 1530, and/or a display circuit unit 1541.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 1510 and the second housing 1520 may be coupled to each other via a connection member to be rotatable with respect to the first housing 1510 about a first axis (e.g., y-axis in fig. 15) oriented in a first direction (e.g., +y-axis direction in fig. 15).

According to an embodiment, rear surfaces of the first case 1510 and the second case 1520 (e.g., surfaces of the first case 1510 located in the-z axis direction) may be covered with a rear cover (not shown). In an example, at least a portion of the rear cover may be formed of a non-conductive material.

According to an embodiment, on a front surface of the electronic device 1500 (e.g., a surface of the first housing 1510 in the +z-axis direction), a display 1540 may be disposed over the first housing 1510 and the second housing 1520. In an example, the display 1540 may occupy a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 100. According to an embodiment, the display 1540 may have a horizontal length W1 longer than a vertical length H1, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the display 1540 may include a flexible display. In an example, when the electronic device 1500 is in a folded state, the display 1540 may be flexibly curved depending on an angle formed between the first housing 1510 and the second housing 1520.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 1510 may include a first edge 1510a extending in a second direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction in fig. 1) and a second edge 1510b extending in a first direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction in fig. 1) perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction in fig. 1).

According to an embodiment, the dielectric material 1530 (e.g., dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) may define at least a portion of the first housing 1510 or an exterior of the electronic device 1500. In an example, the dielectric material 1530 may be referred to as a decoration that defines a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 1500.

According to an embodiment, a conductive member 1550 (e.g., conductive member 240 in fig. 2 a) may be disposed between the dielectric material 1530 and the display circuit unit 1541. According to an embodiment, conductive member 1550 may include a first conductive member portion 1551, a first split portion 1561, a second conductive member portion 1552, a second split portion 1562, and/or a third conductive member portion 1553.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 1551, the second conductive member portion 1552, and the third conductive member portion 1553 may include conductive material. For example, the first conductive member portion 1551, the second conductive member portion 1552, and the third conductive member portion 1553 may be formed of conductive tape. As another example, the first, second, and third conductive member portions 1551, 1552, 1553 may be provided by at least one of deposition on a dielectric material, deposition on a separate support member on the display circuit 1541, flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB), plating, or stainless steel (SUS).

According to an embodiment, first split 1561 and/or second split 1562 may include a non-conductive material. In an example, the first or second split portions 1561 or 1562 may be filled with a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first dividing portion 1561 may be provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 1521. As another example, at least a portion of the second dividing portion 1562 may be provided to correspond to the second non-conductive portion 1522. In an example, a first split portion 1561 may be provided at one point of the conductive member 1550 to face the first non-conductive portion 1521, and a second split portion 1562 may be provided at another point of the conductive member 1550 to face the second non-conductive portion 1522.

According to an embodiment, when only one of the first or second non-conductive portions 1521 or 1522 is provided, only one corresponding to one of the portions 1521 or 1522 may be provided in the first or second divided portions 1561 or 1562. For example, when the second edge 1510b is provided with the first non-conductive portion 1521 and not with the second non-conductive portion 1522, the conductive member 1550 may be provided with the first divided portion 1561 and not with the second divided portion 1562. As another example, when the second edge 1510b is provided with the second non-conductive portion 1522 and not with the first non-conductive portion 1521, the conductive member 1550 may be provided with the second split portion 1562 and not with the first split portion 1561. A detailed description thereof will be given later.

Fig. 16a shows a first state of an electronic device comprising a rollable display according to an embodiment. Fig. 16b shows a second state of an electronic device comprising a rollable display according to an embodiment. Fig. 16c shows a section along the axis E-E' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 16 a.

Referring to both fig. 16a and 16b, a display 1640 may be placed on one surface of the electronic device 1600 according to an embodiment. Hereinafter, the surface on which the display 1640 is placed will be referred to as a front surface. According to an embodiment, the display 1640 may occupy a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 1600. According to an embodiment, the display 1640 may have a flat shape and a curved shape.

According to an embodiment, on a front surface of the electronic device 1600, a display 1640 and housings 1601 and 1602 may be provided, the housings 1601 and 1602 surrounding at least a portion of the display 1640. According to an embodiment, the housings 1601 and 1602 may define partial areas of the front, side, and rear surfaces of the electronic device 1600. According to another embodiment, the housings 1601 and 1602 may form partial areas of the side and rear surfaces of the electronic device 1600. According to an embodiment, the housings 1601 and 1602 may include a first housing 1601 and a second housing 1602 movable relative to the first housing 1601.

According to an embodiment, the display 1640 may include a first portion 1641 and a second portion 1642, the first portion 1641 being coupleable to the second housing 1602, the second portion 1642 being extendable from the first portion 1641 and retractable into the interior of the electronic device 1600. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 1600 is switched from the first state 1600A to the second state 1600B according to the movement of the second housing 1602, the second portion 1642 of the display 1640 can be pulled out from the inside of the electronic device 1600 to the outside. According to an embodiment, the second portion 1642 of the display 1640 is retractable inside the electronic device 1600 when the electronic device 1600 is switched from the second state 100b to the first state 100a according to the movement of the second housing 1602.

The fourth rim 1620b of the second housing 1602 according to an embodiment may include a first conductive portion 1611, a first non-conductive portion 1621, a second conductive portion 1612, a second non-conductive portion 1622, a third conductive portion 1613, a third non-conductive portion 1623, a fourth conductive portion 1614, a fourth non-conductive portion 1624, and/or a fifth conductive portion 1615. Meanwhile, in the following description, a conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a conductive unit or a conductive region, and a non-conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a non-conductive unit or a divided portion. According to an embodiment, the conductive portions 1610 may be spaced apart from each other by non-conductive portions 1620.

According to an embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within the housing 1601 or 1602 may transmit/receive radio signals by feeding at least a portion of the second housing 1602 by using at least one of the conductive portions 1610. For example, a wireless communication circuit disposed on a printed circuit board within the housing 1601 or 1602 may send and/or receive radio signals by feeding at least one of the conductive portions 1610.

Referring to fig. 16c, the second housing 1602 according to an embodiment may include a conductive portion 1610 and a non-conductive portion 1620. Conductive portion 1610 according to an embodiment may be referred to as conductive portion 210 of fig. 2 a.

The conductive member 1650 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the second housing 1602 or the fourth edge 1620b of the second housing 1602 and the display circuit unit 1681. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1650 may be disposed between the dielectric material 1630 and the display circuit unit 1681. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1650 may be disposed adjacent to the dielectric material 1630 between the dielectric material 1630 (e.g., dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) and the display circuitry unit 1681.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1650 (e.g., conductive member 240 in fig. 2 a) may protect the display circuit unit 1681 from electrostatic discharge. In an example, the conductive member 1650 may provide a discharge path that transfers a discharge occurring near the dielectric material 1630 to the conductive portion 1610 to prevent or inhibit performance degradation of the display circuit unit 1681.

Fig. 17a is a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments. Fig. 17b shows a cross-section along axis F-F' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 17 a.

Referring to fig. 17a, an electronic device 1700 according to an embodiment may include a cover glass 1740 defining at least a portion of a first surface (or "front surface"), a display 1742, and a housing 1701. The electronic device 1700 according to an embodiment may be referred to as a tablet device.

According to an embodiment, a second surface (or "side surface") substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the electronic device 1700 may be substantially defined by the housing 1701. The housing 1701 according to an embodiment may include a conductive portion 1710 formed of a conductive material (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium) and/or a non-conductive portion 1720 formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer), for example. For example, the housing 1701 may include a conductive portion 1710 and/or a non-conductive portion 1720 that segments the conductive portion 1710.

According to an embodiment, the second edge 1720b of the housing 1701 may include a first conductive portion 1711, a first non-conductive portion 1721, a second conductive portion 1712, a second non-conductive portion 1722, and/or a third conductive portion 1713. Meanwhile, in the following description, a conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a conductive unit or a conductive region, and a non-conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a non-conductive unit or a divided portion.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 1711, the second conductive portion 1712, or the third conductive portion 1713 may include a metal material. In an example, the first conductive portion 1711, the second conductive portion 1712, and the third conductive portion 1713 may correspond to at least a portion of a metal housing.

According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 1721 or the second non-conductive portion 1722 may be formed of a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant. In an example, the first non-conductive portion 1721 and the second non-conductive portion 1722 can be filled with a dielectric material.

According to an embodiment, by feeding at least a portion of the housing 1701, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within the housing 1701 may transmit/receive power by using at least one of the first conductive portion 1711, the second conductive portion 1712, or the third conductive portion 1713. In an example, wireless communication circuitry disposed on the printed circuit board within the housing 1701 may send and/or receive radio signals by feeding at least one of the first conductive portion 1711, the second conductive portion 1712, or the third conductive portion.

Referring to fig. 17a and 17b together, a conductive member 1750 (e.g., conductive member 240 of fig. 2 a) according to an embodiment may be disposed between the cover glass 1740 and the display circuit unit 1741. The conductive member 1750 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the conductive portion 1710 and the display circuit unit 1741. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1750 may be provided to be electrically separated from the first conductive portion 1711, the second conductive portion 1712, or the third conductive portion 1713.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1750 may protect the display circuit unit 1741 from electrostatic discharge. In an example, the conductive member 1750 may provide a discharge path that transfers a discharge occurring near a dielectric material (e.g., dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to the conductive portion 1710 to prevent or inhibit performance degradation of the display circuit unit 1741.

Fig. 18a shows an electronic device according to a further embodiment. Fig. 18b shows a cross-sectional view along axis G-G' in the electronic device according to the embodiment of fig. 18 a.

Referring to fig. 18a, an electronic device 1800 according to an embodiment may include a first housing 1801, a hinge structure H, a second housing coupled to the first housing 1801 via the hinge structure H to be rotatable relative to the first housing 1801, and a display 1840. According to an embodiment, the first housing 1801 may be coupled to the second housing 1802 to rotate a predetermined angle a about the hinge structure H relative to the second housing 1802.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 1801 may include a conductive portion 1810 and a non-conductive portion 1820 that define side surfaces of the electronic device 1800. According to an embodiment, the conductive portions 1810 may be disposed electrically separated from each other by the non-conductive portions 1820.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 1801 may include a first conductive portion 1811, a first non-conductive portion 1821, a second conductive portion 1812, a second non-conductive portion 1822, and/or a third conductive portion 1813. Meanwhile, in the following description, a conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a conductive unit or a conductive region, and a non-conductive portion may be alternatively understood as a non-conductive unit or a divided portion.

According to an embodiment, wireless communication circuitry (not shown) disposed within housing 1801 or 1802 may transmit/receive radio signals by feeding at least a portion of housing 1801 or 1802, through the use of at least one of conductive portions 1810. For example, wireless communication circuitry disposed on a printed circuit board within housing 1801 or 1802 may send and/or receive radio signals by feeding at least one of conductive portions 1810.

Referring to fig. 18b, a conductive member 1850 (e.g., conductive member 240 in fig. 2 a) according to an embodiment may be disposed between a dielectric material 1830 (e.g., dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) and a display circuit unit 1841. According to an embodiment, a conductive member 1850 may be disposed between the dielectric material 1830 and the display circuit unit 1841 to be adjacent to the dielectric material 1830. According to an embodiment, the dielectric material 1830 may be referred to as protecting the display circuitry 1841 or the decoration of the display (e.g., display 1742 in fig. 7).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1800 may include glass trim 1831. According to an embodiment, glass trim 1831 may be provided to protect the display. According to an embodiment, a glass decoration 1831 may be disposed adjacent to the conductive member 1850. The glass decoration 1831 according to an embodiment may be formed of a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 1850 may protect the display circuit unit 1841 from electrostatic discharge. In an example, the conductive member 1850 may provide a discharge path that transfers a discharge occurring near a dielectric material (e.g., dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to the conductive portion 1810 to prevent or inhibit performance degradation of the display circuit unit 1841.

Fig. 19a shows a housing comprising a single non-conductive part and a conductive member according to an embodiment. Fig. 19b shows a housing including a single non-conductive portion and a side non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment. Fig. 19c shows a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 19a, 19b and 19c, some of the edges of the second housing 120 according to an embodiment may include a plurality of conductive portions 211, 212, 213 and 214 and at least one non-conductive portion 221, 222 or 223. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a plurality of conductive member portions 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, and 240-4 and at least one segmented portion 241, 242, or 243.

Referring to fig. 19a, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a first conductive portion 211, a first non-conductive portion 221, and a second conductive portion 212. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2. According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

Referring to fig. 19b, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a first conductive portion 211, a first non-conductive portion 221, and a second conductive portion 212. The third edge 120a of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a portion of the second conductive portion 212, a fifth non-conductive portion 225, and a fifth conductive portion 215. According to an embodiment, the fifth edge 120e perpendicular to the fourth edge 120b and parallel to the third edge 120a may include a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the fourth non-conductive portion 224, and the fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2. According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion 240-1 may be disposed to correspond to the fourth non-conductive portion 224. According to an embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion 240-2 may be disposed to correspond to the fifth non-conductive portion 225.

Referring to fig. 19c, the fourth rim 120b of the second housing 120 according to the embodiment may include a first conductive portion 211, a first non-conductive portion 221, a second conductive portion 212, a second non-conductive portion 222, a third conductive portion 213, a third non-conductive portion 223, and a fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, a second conductive member portion 240-2, a second divided portion 242, a third conductive member portion 240-3, a third divided portion 243, and a fourth conductive member portion 240-4.

According to an embodiment, the non-conductive portions 221, 222, and 223 of the second housing 120 may be provided to correspond to the divided portions 241, 242, and 243 of the conductive member 240, respectively. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. As another example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other. As another example, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second housing 120 and the second divided portion 242 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

Fig. 20a shows a conductive member disposed adjacent to a dielectric material according to an embodiment. Fig. 20b shows a conductive member disposed adjacent to a display according to an embodiment. Fig. 20c illustrates a conductive member disposed adjacent to a housing according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 20a, 20b, and 20c together, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100 in fig. 1) according to an embodiment may include: the display device includes a second housing 120 including a conductive portion 210, a display 140, a dielectric material 230 disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the display 140, the dielectric material 230, and a conductive member 240 disposed between the dielectric material 230 and the display 140.

According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing 120 may include an injection molded part 290 having a predetermined dielectric constant. According to an embodiment, the injection molded part 290 may be formed of a non-conductive material.

According to an embodiment, the dielectric material 230 may be disposed between an edge of the second housing 120 (e.g., the fourth edge 120b in fig. 2 b) and the display 140.

Referring to fig. 20a, a conductive member 240 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the dielectric material 230 and the display 140 to be adjacent to the dielectric material 230. For example, the conductive member 240 may be disposed to be attached to one surface of the dielectric material 230 facing the display 140.

Referring to fig. 20b, a conductive member 240 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the dielectric material 230 and the display 140 to be adjacent to the display 140. For example, the conductive member 240 may be disposed to be attached to one surface of the display 140 facing the dielectric material 230.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may be attached to one surface of the display 140 facing the dielectric material 230 via an adhesive member 247 (or a support member).

Referring to fig. 20c, the conductive member 240 according to an embodiment may be disposed adjacent to the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may be disposed adjacent to an edge of the second housing 120. For example, the conductive member 240 may be disposed to be attached to one surface adjacent to an edge of the second housing 120 (e.g., the fourth edge 120b in fig. 2 b) and facing the inside of the electronic device.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may be attached to one surface adjacent to an edge of the second case 120 and facing the inside of the electronic device via an adhesive member 247 (or a supporting member).

Fig. 21a shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive parts and a conductive member according to an embodiment. Fig. 21b shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive parts and a conductive member with a single split part according to an embodiment. Fig. 21c illustrates a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and side non-conductive portions and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment. Fig. 21d shows a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive portions and side non-conductive portions and a conductive member comprising segments corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to another embodiment. Fig. 21e shows graphs each showing the radiation efficiency of the antenna according to the length change of the conductive member according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 21a, 21b, 21c and 21d together, according to an embodiment, some edges of the second housing 120 may include a plurality of conductive portions 211, 212, 213 and 214 and at least one non-conductive portion 221, 222 or 223. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a plurality of conductive member portions 240-1, 240-2, and 240-3 and at least one segmented portion 241 or 242.

Referring to fig. 21a, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1 corresponding to the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120 and the first conductive member portion 240-1 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other.

Referring to fig. 21b, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2. According to an embodiment, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion 240-1 may be disposed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion 222. The first conductive member portion 240-1 may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, or the second conductive portion 212. The second conductive member portion 240-2 may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion 213.

Referring to fig. 21c, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213. The third edge 120a of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include another portion of the second conductive portion 213, a third non-conductive portion 223, and at least a portion of the fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first split portion 241, a second conductive member portion 240-2, a second split portion 242, and a third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions 221, 222, and 223 of the second housing 120 may be provided to correspond to the divided portions 241 and 242 of the conductive member 240, respectively. For example, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. As another example, the third non-conductive portion 223 of the second case 120 and the second divided portion 242 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 240-1 may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, or the second conductive portion 212. The second conductive member portion 240-2 may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion 213. The third conductive member portion 240-3 may correspond to or overlap the fourth conductive portion 214.

Referring to fig. 21d, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213. The third edge 120a of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a portion of the third conductive portion 213, the third non-conductive portion 223, and the fourth conductive portion 214. According to an embodiment, a fifth edge 120e of the second case 120 perpendicular to the fourth edge 120b and substantially parallel to the third edge 120a may include a portion of the first conductive portion 211, a fourth non-conductive portion 224, and a fifth conductive portion 215.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2.

According to an embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion 240-1 may be disposed to correspond to the fourth non-conductive portion 224. According to an embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion 240-2 may be disposed to correspond to the third non-conductive portion 223.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 240-1 may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, or the second conductive portion 212. The second conductive member portion 240-2 may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion 213.

Referring to fig. 21e, since the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment includes the extension portion 249 extending from one end thereof, the antenna radiation performance may be improved.

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 includes the first divided portion 241, parasitic resonance 2201 may occur as compared to a case in which the conductive member 240 does not include the first divided portion 241. According to an embodiment, when the conductive member 240 includes the first divided portion 241, since parasitic resonance 2201 occurs in a predetermined frequency band, antenna radiation performance may be deteriorated. For example, when the conductive member 240 includes the first divided portion 241, parasitic resonance 2201 occurs in a frequency band of about 1600MHz to about 1700MHz, and thus antenna radiation performance may be deteriorated.

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 includes the first divided portion 241 and the extension portion 249 extending from one end of the conductive member 240, parasitic resonance 2201 that occurs when the conductive member 240 includes only the first divided portion 241 and does not include the extension portion 249 does not occur.

According to the embodiment, since the conductive member 240 includes the first divided portion 241 and the extension portion 249, it is possible to prevent/reduce occurrence of parasitic resonance 2201 and prevent/reduce degradation of antenna performance.

Referring to fig. 22, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, the third conductive portion 213, the third non-conductive portion 223, and a portion of the fourth conductive portion 214. According to an embodiment, the third edge 120a of the second housing 120 may include a portion of the fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, a second conductive member portion 240-2, a second divided portion 242, or a third conductive member portion 240-3.

According to an embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions 221, 222, and 223 of the second housing 120 may be provided to correspond to the divided portions 241 and 242 of the conductive member 240, respectively. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. As another example, the third non-conductive portion 223 of the second case 120 and the second divided portion 242 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

Fig. 23a shows a conductive member including a plurality of segments and a housing including non-conductive portions corresponding to at least some of the plurality of segments according to another embodiment. Fig. 23b illustrates a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member including segmented portions corresponding to at least some of the plurality of non-conductive portions according to another embodiment. Fig. 23c shows a conductive member in which protrusions are provided according to another embodiment.

Referring to fig. 23a to 23b, the fourth edge 120b of the second housing 120 according to an embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and/or the third conductive portion 213. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 may include a plurality of conductive member portions 240-1, 240-2, 240-3, and 240-4 and at least one segmented portion 241, 242, or 243.

Referring to fig. 23a, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213.

According to an embodiment, at least some of the divided portions 241, 242, and 243 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to correspond to the non-conductive portions 221 and 222 of the case 120, respectively. According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second case 120 and the third divided portion 243 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second case 120 and the third divided portion 243 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 240-1 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211 of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the second conductive member portion 240-2 and the third conductive member portion 240-3 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap at least a portion of the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the fourth conductive member portion 240-4 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap at least a portion of the third conductive portion 213 of the second housing 120.

According to an embodiment, the second divided portion 242 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to correspond to at least a portion of the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120.

Referring to fig. 23b, the fourth rim 120b of the second housing 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, the third conductive portion 213, the third non-conductive portion 223, and the fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions 221, 222, and 223 of the second housing 120 may be provided to correspond to the divided portions 241 and 242 of the conductive member 240, respectively. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. As another example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other. As another example, the third non-conductive portion 223 of the second case 120 and the second divided portion 242 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion 240-1 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211 of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap with at least a portion of the second conductive portion 212 and the third conductive portion 213 of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the third conductive member portion 240-3 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to overlap at least a portion of the fourth conductive portion 214 of the second housing 120.

According to an embodiment, the second non-conductive portion 222 of the second housing 120 may be provided as at least a portion of the second conductive member portion 240-2 corresponding to the conductive member 240.

Referring to fig. 23c, the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment may include a first protrusion 2210 and the third conductive member portion 240-3 may include a second protrusion 2220.

According to an embodiment, the first protrusion 2210 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion 240-2 flows to the second conductive portion 212. In an example, the first protrusion 2210 may more effectively prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge by being positioned closer to the second conductive portion 212 than other portions of the second conductive member portion 240-2.

According to an embodiment, the second protrusions 2220 may provide a discharge path such that a discharge current occurring at a position adjacent to the third conductive member part 240-3 flows to the third conductive part 213. In an example, the second protrusions 2220 may more effectively prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge by being positioned closer to the third conductive part 213 than other parts of the second conductive member part 240-3.

Fig. 24a shows a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment. Fig. 24b illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment. Fig. 24c shows a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to an embodiment. Fig. 24d illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion, according to an embodiment. Fig. 24e shows graphs each showing antenna radiation performance according to alignment of the non-conductive portion of the housing and the divided portion of the conductive member, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 24a, the fourth edge 120b of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion 211, the first non-conductive portion 221, and at least a portion of the second conductive portion 212. The third edge 120a of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include another portion of the second conductive portion 212, a second non-conductive portion 222, and a third conductive portion 213. According to an embodiment, the fifth edge 120e of the second case 120 perpendicular to the fourth edge 120b and parallel to the third edge 120a may include another portion of the first conductive portion 211, a third non-conductive portion 223, and a fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a conductive member 240 disposed adjacent to the second housing 120.

According to an embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212. For example, the wireless communication circuit may use the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212 as antenna radiators by feeding the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding the first point 2411 of the first conductive part 211. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding the second point 2412 of the first conductive part 212.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120 may be electrically connected to ground. According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 211 may be electrically connected to ground via the first ground point 2421 and/or the second ground point 2422. According to an embodiment, the second conductive portion 212 may be electrically connected to ground via a third ground point 2423.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212 of the second housing 120 may be electrically connected to ground via at least one electronic element 2440. The at least one electronic component 2440 according to an embodiment may be referred to as one of a matching circuit, a switch, or a tuner. For example, the at least one electronic component 2440 may be referred to as a matching circuit, and the antenna radiation characteristics via the first conductive portion 211 and the second conductive portion 212 may be controlled by the matching circuit. Alternatively, in fig. 24a, the electronic component 2440 may be referred to as a plurality of matching circuits having different structures.

The feed structure and the ground structure of fig. 24a are equally applicable to fig. 24b, 24c and 24d.

Referring to fig. 24b, the edge of the second case 120 according to the embodiment may include a first conductive portion 211, a first non-conductive portion 221, and a second conductive portion 212. According to an embodiment, the third edge 120a of the second housing 120 may include a portion of the second conductive portion 212, the second non-conductive portion 222, and the third conductive portion 213. According to an embodiment, the fifth edge 120e of the second case 120 perpendicular to the fourth edge 120b and parallel to the third edge 120a may include another portion of the first conductive portion 211, a third non-conductive portion 223, and a fourth conductive portion 214.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 240 disposed adjacent to the second housing 120 may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2.

According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120 and the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be disposed to at least partially overlap each other.

Referring to fig. 24c, one end of the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment may be provided to correspond to the third non-conductive portion 223. The other end of the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment may be provided to correspond to the second non-conductive portion 222.

Referring to fig. 24d, the conductive member 240 according to the embodiment may include a first conductive member portion 240-1, a first divided portion 241, and a second conductive member portion 240-2.

According to an embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion 240-1 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to correspond to the third non-conductive portion 223. According to an embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion 240-2 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to correspond to the second non-conductive portion 222. According to an embodiment, the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 may be provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second case 120.

Referring to fig. 24e, the antenna radiation performance according to the embodiment may vary depending on the alignment of the divided portion of the conductive member 240 and the non-conductive portions 221, 222, and 223 of the second housing 120.

Referring to fig. 24b, 24c and 24e together, when the divided portion 241, 242 or 243 of the conductive member 240 and the non-conductive portion 221, 222 or 223 of the second housing 120 are provided to correspond to each other according to the embodiment, since the corresponding area between the divided portion and the non-conductive portion is spaced apart from a point (e.g., the first point 2411) fed from the wireless communication circuit, the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved.

For example, when the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 (e.g., fig. 24 c), the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved as compared to the case in which the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 and the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second housing 120 are provided to correspond to each other (e.g., fig. 24 b).

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 while the first divided portion 241 is provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 (e.g., fig. 24 d), the antenna radiation efficiency may be high, compared to the case in which only the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 is provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 (e.g., fig. 24 b) of the second housing 120 or the case in which the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 (e.g., fig. 24 c).

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 while the first divided portion 241 is provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 (e.g., fig. 24 d), the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved, compared to the case in which the first divided portion 241 of the conductive member 240 is provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 of the second housing 120 (e.g., fig. 24 b).

According to the embodiment, when the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 (for example, fig. 24 c) while the first divided portion 241 is provided to correspond to the first non-conductive portion 221 (for example, fig. 24 d), the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved as compared to the case in which the conductive member 240 is provided such that one end corresponds to the third non-conductive portion 223 and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion 222 (for example, fig. 24 c).

According to an embodiment, when the divided portion 241, 242 or 243 of the conductive member 240 and the non-conductive portions 221, 222 and 223 of the second case 120 are provided to at least partially not correspond to each other, the bandwidth of the first frequency band (e.g., low frequency band (LB)) may be reduced, and the antenna radiation performance of the second frequency band (e.g., middle frequency band (MB)) may be deteriorated.

Fig. 25a shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member according to an embodiment, the conductive member being provided adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state. Fig. 25b shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member according to an embodiment, the conductive member being provided adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in a folded state. Fig. 25c shows an electronic device comprising a conductive member formed adjacent to a conductive portion functioning as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state and a folded state, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 25a, 25b and 25c together, the conductive member 2540 according to an embodiment may be disposed adjacent to the display circuit unit 2541 and an area operated by feeding power from the wireless communication circuit of the housing 2510 or 2520 depending on the folded or unfolded state of the electronic device 2500.

The electronic device 2500 of fig. 25 a-25 b may be referred to as the electronic device 1500 of fig. 15.

Referring to fig. 25a, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of a first housing 2510. By feeding the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of the first housing 2510, the wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment may use the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 as antenna radiators.

According to an embodiment, the display circuit unit 2541 may be disposed adjacent to the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512.

According to an embodiment, a conductive member 2540 (e.g., conductive member 240 in fig. 2 a) may be disposed between the display circuit unit 2541 and the first conductive portion 2511 and/or the second conductive portion 2512. The conductive member 2540 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the display circuit unit 2541 and the first conductive portion 2511 and/or the second conductive portion 2512 to prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge to the display circuit unit 1541. For example, the conductive member 2540 may cause static electricity generated by a dielectric material (e.g., the dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to flow to a portion of the conductive member 2540, the first conductive portion 2511, or the second conductive portion 2512, thereby preventing/reducing the static electricity from being transferred to the display circuit unit 2541.

Referring to fig. 25b, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of a first housing 2510. By feeding the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of the first housing 2510, the wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment may use the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 as antenna radiators.

According to an embodiment, the display circuit unit 2541 may be disposed adjacent to the fifth and sixth conductive portions 2515 and 2516 of the second case 2520. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 2500 is in a folded state, the display circuit unit 2541 may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive portion 2511 and the second conductive portion 2512 serving as antenna radiators.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member 2540 may be disposed between the display circuit unit 2541 and the fifth conductive portion 2515 and/or the sixth conductive portion 2516.

When the electronic device 2500 is in a folded state, the conductive member 2540 according to an embodiment may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive portion 2511 and the second conductive portion 2512. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 2500 is in a folded state, the conductive member 2540 may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive portion 2511 and the second conductive portion 2512, thereby preventing/reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuit unit 1541. For example, the conductive member 2540 may cause static electricity generated by a dielectric material (e.g., the dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to flow to a portion of the conductive member 2540, the fifth conductive portion 2515, or the sixth conductive portion 2516, thereby preventing/reducing the static electricity from being transferred to the display circuit unit 2541.

Referring to fig. 25c, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment may transmit/receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by feeding first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of a first housing 2510 and fifth and sixth conductive portions 2515 and 2516 of a second housing 2520. The wireless communication circuit according to the embodiment may use the first and second conductive portions 2511 and 2512 of the first housing 2510 and the fifth and sixth conductive portions 2515 and 2516 of the second housing 2520 as antenna radiators by feeding them.

The conductive member 2540 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the display circuit unit 2541 and the fifth conductive portion 2515 and/or the sixth conductive portion 2516 to prevent/reduce electrostatic discharge to the display circuit unit 1541. For example, the conductive member 2540 may cause static electricity generated by a dielectric material (e.g., the dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to flow to a portion of the conductive member 2540, the fifth conductive portion 2515, and/or the sixth conductive portion 2516, thereby preventing/reducing the static electricity from being transferred to the display circuit unit 2541.

The conductive member 2540 according to an embodiment may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive portion 2511 and the second conductive portion 2512 when the electronic device is in a folded state.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the conductive member 2540 may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive portion 2511 and the second conductive portion 2512, thereby preventing/reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuit unit 1541. For example, the conductive member 2540 may cause an electrostatic current generated by a dielectric material (e.g., the dielectric material 230 in fig. 2 a) to a portion of the conductive member 2540, the fifth conductive portion 2515, or the sixth conductive portion 2516, thereby preventing the electrostatic from being transferred to the display circuit unit 2541.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include: a first housing including a first edge oriented in a first direction and a second edge oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second housing connected to the first housing via a connection member to be rotatable with respect to the first housing, wherein the second housing 120 includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first and second housings face each other; a flexible display defining a front surface of the electronic device and disposed over the first and second housings; a dielectric material disposed at least partially between the flexible display and a fourth edge of the second housing while at least partially surrounding a perimeter of the flexible display; a conductive member located between the dielectric material and the flexible display; and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, wherein the fourth edge may include a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion, the conductive member may be provided with a first divided portion and a second divided portion to correspond to the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, and the wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit/receive a radio signal by using at least one of the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, or the third conductive portion of the second housing.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit may be disposed on a printed circuit board and the conductive member may be disposed between the dielectric material and the printed circuit board.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member may comprise a first conductive member portion, a second conductive member portion or a third conductive member portion.

According to an embodiment, the first divided portion or the second divided portion may comprise a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, the first and second divided portions may have a length of at least 0.5 mm.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display may further include a display circuit unit disposed under the flexible display.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member may be a tape comprising a flexible conductive adhesive layer.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive member portion may comprise at least one protrusion.

According to an embodiment, the at least one protrusion may comprise a plurality of first protrusions or a plurality of second protrusions.

According to an embodiment, the at least one protrusion may comprise a first protrusion, which may extend from one end of the first conductive member portion to at least partially face the first conductive portion.

According to an embodiment, the at least one protrusion may include a second protrusion, and the second protrusion may extend from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion or the third conductive portion may comprise at least one protrusion.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive part may include a first feeding point, and the first protrusion included in the second conductive member part may be provided at one point of the second conductive member part to be spaced apart from the first feeding point.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include: a housing including a first edge oriented in a first direction and a second edge oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a display defining a front surface of the electronic device; a dielectric material disposed at least partially between the display and the second edge of the housing and at least partially around a perimeter of the display; a conductive member comprising a conductive material between the dielectric material and the display; and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the housing, wherein the second edge may include a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a first non-conductive portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, the conductive member may be provided with a first divided portion to correspond to the first non-conductive portion of the second edge of the housing, and the wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit/receive a radio signal by using at least one of the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of the housing.

According to an embodiment, the conductive member may comprise a first conductive member portion or a second conductive member portion.

According to an embodiment, the first segment may comprise a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further comprise a display circuit unit disposed below the display.

According to an embodiment, the first conductive member portion or the second conductive member portion may comprise at least one protrusion.

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

It should be understood that the various embodiments of the disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the particular embodiments, but rather include various changes, equivalents, or alternatives to the corresponding embodiments. With respect to the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used to refer to like or related elements. It will be understood that a noun in the singular corresponding to an item may include one or more of that thing, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "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" may include any or all possible combinations of items listed together in a respective one of the phrases. As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish one element from another element without limiting the element in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being "coupled" to, "" coupled "to," another element (e.g., a second element), being "connected" to, "being" to "another element (e.g., a second element), it is intended that the element can be directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element, whether the term" operatively "or" communicatively "is used.

As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "component," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component, or a minimal unit or portion thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 1440) comprising one or more instructions stored on a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 1436 or external memory 1438) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 1401). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 1420) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 1401) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the instructions with or without one or more other components under control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function in accordance with 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. Wherein the term "non-transitory" merely means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data temporarily stored in the storage medium.

According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure 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, such as a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), or distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store, such as a playstore (tm), or distributed directly between two user devices, such as smartphones. If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or a plurality of entities, some of which may be separately provided in different components.

According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various 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 performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, a program, or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

a first housing, wherein the first housing includes a first edge oriented in a first direction and a second edge oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;

a second housing connected to the first housing to be rotatable with respect to the first housing,

wherein the second housing includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other, and

the fourth edge includes a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion;

a flexible display defining a front surface of the electronic device and disposed over the first and second housings;

a dielectric material disposed at least partially between the flexible display and the fourth edge while at least partially surrounding a perimeter of the flexible display;

a conductive member comprising a conductive material between the dielectric material and the flexible display; and

a wireless communication circuit disposed in the first housing or the second housing,

Wherein the conductive member includes first and second divided portions corresponding to the first and second non-conductive portions of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, the wireless communication circuit being configured to transmit/receive a radio signal using at least one of the first, second, or third conductive portions of the second housing.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication circuit is disposed on a printed circuit board,

the conductive member is disposed between the dielectric material and the printed circuit board.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive member comprises a first conductive member portion, a second conductive member portion, or a third conductive member portion.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first or second split portions comprise a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first and second split portions have a length of at least 0.5 mm.

6. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a display circuit unit disposed below the flexible display.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive member is a tape comprising a flexible conductive adhesive layer.

8. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the second conductive member portion comprises at least one protrusion.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a plurality of first protrusions or a plurality of second protrusions.

10. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a first protrusion,

the first protrusion extends from one end of the first conductive member portion to at least partially face the first conductive portion.

11. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a second protrusion,

the second protrusion extends from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

12. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the first conductive member portion or the third conductive member portion comprises at least one protrusion.

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a first protrusion,

14. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a second protrusion,

15. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the second conductive portion comprises a first feed point,

the first protrusion included in the second conductive member portion is provided at one point of the second conductive member portion to be spaced apart from the first feeding point.