JP2008199204A - Antenna, and radio communication equipment loaded with the antenna - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an antenna which is simply configured, can be made compact and can cope with a plurality of frequencies. <P>SOLUTION: The antenna is provided with a ground conductor 5 and a radiation element 9 formed in a meander shape. In at least a part of the radiation element 9 in the meander shape, the length of a part extending in a direction crossing the direction of approaching or separating from the ground conductor 5 is longer than the length of the part extending in the direction of approaching or separating from it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an antenna and a wireless communication apparatus equipped with the antenna, and more particularly to a multi-frequency small antenna used for a mobile phone and an antenna equipped with the small antenna.

  With the advancement of wireless communication technology, wireless communication devices such as mobile phones are becoming smaller and using a plurality of frequencies. Along with this, antennas used in wireless communication devices are also required to be small in size and capable of handling multiple frequencies.

As a technique for miniaturizing an antenna, a technique in which a radiating element is formed in a meander shape is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3). Further, as a technique for reducing the size of an antenna, an inverted F-type antenna (PIFA; Planar Inverted-F Antenna) in which a radiating element can be arranged lower than a ground conductor plate is known (see Patent Document 4).
JP 2001-339226 A JP-A-6-97723 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-32020 JP 2004-201278 A

  By the way, the conventional meander-structure antenna has a radiating element formed in a zigzag shape (a meander shape) to shorten the length of the radiating element, but does not support multiple frequencies. That is, the conventional antenna can transmit and receive radio waves at one frequency (for example, 900 MHz), but cannot transmit and receive radio waves at a plurality of types of frequencies (for example, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz).

  In order to cope with multiple frequencies, it is necessary to provide a plurality of radiating elements. In this case, the relative position is important between the radiating elements, the shape of the antenna is limited, the size of the antenna is increased, and the structure of the antenna is complicated. There is a problem of becoming.

  Further, when the types of use frequencies required are increased, the coupling state between the radiating elements becomes complicated, and it becomes difficult to obtain a desired matching and a radiating pattern (desired performance).

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides an antenna that can be downsized with a simple configuration and can handle a plurality of frequencies, and a wireless communication apparatus using the antenna. With the goal.

  The invention according to claim 1 includes a ground conductor and a radiating element formed in a meander shape, and at least a part of the meander-shaped radiating element approaches and separates from the ground conductor. The length of the portion extending in the direction intersecting with the antenna is longer than the length of the portion extending in the approaching / separating direction.

  The invention according to claim 2 is formed in a meander shape by bending a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line and an elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction. A radiating element, a short-circuiting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other, and a feeder provided to the ground conductor and the radiating element. A part of the radiating element extends in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and a plurality of long radiating elements extend a little apart from the linear portion of the ground conductor. The antenna has a configuration in which another part of the meander-shaped radiating element extends substantially perpendicularly to the linear part of the ground conductor and shorter than the part.

  The invention according to claim 3 is formed in a meander shape by bending a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line and a long and narrow conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction. A radiating element, a short-circuiting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other, and a power feeding portion provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element. The element is formed in a rectangular shape with a first portion extending long in parallel with the straight portion of the ground conductor and a meander shape smaller than the meander of the entire radiating element and formed by an envelope. A second portion extending long and slightly away from the first portion so that the length direction of the rectangle is substantially parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor; A third portion that extends substantially perpendicularly to the linear portion and connects the first portion and the second portion to each other; and the first portion or the second portion. Is an antenna having a configuration slightly separated from the linear portion of the ground conductor.

  The invention according to claim 4 is formed in a meander shape by bending a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line and a long and narrow conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction. A radiating element, a short-circuiting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other, and a power feeding portion provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element. The element is formed in a meander shape smaller than the meander of the whole radiating element, and the shape formed by the envelope is a rectangle, and the length direction of the rectangle is substantially parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor. In this way, the first portion that is long and the meander shape smaller than the meander of the whole radiating element and the shape formed by the envelope are rectangular, and the length of the rectangle Is substantially parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and is extended to be slightly away from the first portion, and the second portion is short and substantially perpendicular to the linear portion of the ground conductor. A third part extending to connect the first part and the second part to each other, and the first part is slightly from the straight part of the ground conductor. It is an antenna that is a separate configuration.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ground conductor and the radiating element are arranged in substantially the same plane. .

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the antenna according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the ground conductor and the radiating element are arranged three-dimensionally.

  Invention of Claim 7 is higher than the 1st frequency obtained from the full length of the said radiating element in the antenna of any one of Claims 1-6, and is obtained from the full length of the said radiating element. And resonates in a first frequency band lower than a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency, and is obtained from the entire length of the radiating element and is higher than the second frequency. The antenna is configured to resonate in a second frequency band lower than the third frequency and higher than the first frequency band, and to achieve impedance matching in each resonance frequency band.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a plurality of the radiating elements are provided.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line, and a long and narrow conductor are bent at a plurality of locations in the length direction, whereby a straight line of the ground conductor is obtained. A radiating element formed in a meander shape having a plurality of long portions extending long in a direction parallel to the shape portion and a short portion connecting end portions in the length direction of these long portions And a short-circuiting conductor that connects a portion on one end side of the ground conductor and one end portion of the radiating element, and a feeding portion provided in the ground conductor and the radiating element, Each of the elongated portions of the radiating element is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and in the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, the length direction Both ends of the ground conductor In the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, the two portions extend slightly apart from each other so as to substantially coincide with both ends of the linear portion. Of the long portions, the long portion located closest to the straight portion of the ground conductor is an antenna having a configuration slightly separated from the straight portion of the ground conductor.

  The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line and a long and narrow conductor are bent at a plurality of positions in the length direction, thereby forming a straight line of the ground conductor. A radiating element formed in a meander shape having a plurality of long portions extending long in a direction parallel to the shape portion and a short portion connecting end portions in the length direction of these long portions And a short-circuiting conductor that connects a portion on one end side of the ground conductor and one end portion of the radiating element, and a feeding portion provided in the ground conductor and the radiating element, Among the long portions of the radiating element, the first long portion that is a long portion other than the long portion farthest from the straight portion of the ground conductor is a straight portion of the ground conductor. An elongated rectangle of approximately the same length as In the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, both ends in the length direction substantially coincide with both ends of the linear portion of the ground conductor, and the ground conductor In a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the linear portion of the conductor, they extend slightly apart from each other, and the most of the linear portion of the ground conductor among the first long portions of the radiating element. The long portion located nearby is slightly separated from the straight portion of the ground conductor, and is the farthest from the straight portion of the ground conductor among the long portions of the radiating element. The second long portion, which is a long portion, is an antenna that is configured to be shorter than the first long portion.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the antenna according to the ninth or tenth aspect, the ground conductor is formed in a flat plate shape, and the short-circuiting conductor is one end of a linear portion of the ground conductor. Is connected to one end of the radiating element, the shorting conductor and the radiating element are arranged in the same plane, and the plane in which the radiating element and the shorting conductor are arranged is The antenna intersects the plane of the ground conductor at a predetermined angle.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the antenna according to the ninth or tenth aspect of the present invention, the ground conductor is formed in a flat plate shape, and the short-circuit conductor is one end portion of a linear portion of the ground conductor. Alternatively, it is connected to the vicinity thereof and one end of the radiating element and is disposed on a first plane which is one plane, and the first plane intersects the plane of the ground conductor at a predetermined angle. The radiating element is arranged in a second plane which is another plane, and the second plane intersects the first plane at a predetermined angle. It is.

  The invention according to claim 13 is formed in a small meander shape by bending a sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line and an elongated conductor at a plurality of positions in the length direction. A small meandering portion that extends long in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and one or more elongated portions that extend long in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor; A meander having a pattern larger than the small meander-shaped portion, comprising a short-shaped portion connecting an end portion in the length direction of the small meander-shaped portion and an end portion in the lengthwise direction of the long-shaped portion. A radiating element that is formed in a shape, a short-circuiting conductor that connects a portion on one end of the ground conductor and one end of the radiating element, and the ground conductor and the radiating element. The small meandering portion of the radiating element includes a short rectangular portion extending in parallel with the linear portion of the ground conductor on one end side in the longitudinal direction. The short-circuiting conductor is connected to the end of the rectangular portion, the feeding portion is provided in the middle portion in the length direction of the short rectangular portion, and the small meandering portion of the radiating element is the ground The length of the rectangle formed by the envelope of the small meander portion of the radiating element is slightly equal to the straight portion of the ground conductor. And in the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, both ends of the length direction of the rectangle formed by the envelope substantially coincide with both ends of the linear portion of the ground conductor, The long part has the length Formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to or shorter than the straight portion of the ground conductor, and is located inside the straight portion of the ground conductor in the length direction of the straight portion of the ground conductor. And in the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, the portions extend slightly apart from each other and extend slightly away from the small meander portion. An antenna.

  A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless communication apparatus equipped with the antenna according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an antenna that can be downsized with a simple configuration and that can handle a plurality of frequencies, and a wireless communication apparatus using the antenna.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which represented the antenna 1 shown more concretely.

  The antenna 1 is used by being mounted on a wireless communication device (wireless communication device) such as a mobile phone, and has a rectangular sheet-like ground conductor 5, a radiating element 9 (9a), and a short-circuit conductor (short-circuit). Pattern) 7 and a power feeding unit 11 (11A, 11B).

  The ground conductor 5, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the radiating element 9 are made of a conductive member such as metal. The radiating element 9 (9 a) is a thin and long conductor (a narrow-width long conductor; strip) The short-circuiting conductor 7 electrically connects the ground conductor 5 and the radiating element 9 (9a) to each other by being bent at a plurality of locations in the length direction.

  The power feeding unit 11 is provided on the ground conductor 5 and the radiating element 9 (9a). That is, for example, the central conductor of a coaxial cable (not shown) is electrically connected to the power feeding portion 11A provided in the radiating element 9 (9a), and the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is provided in the ground conductor 5. The antenna 1 is electrically connected to the feeding portion 11B, and is fed to the antenna 1 via the coaxial cable.

  The ground conductor 5 is not necessarily formed in a rectangular shape, and it is sufficient that at least a part of the edge is formed in a linear shape.

  This will be further described with reference to FIG.

  The radiating element 9a has a plurality of portions (long portions) extending in a direction parallel to a straight portion (in FIG. 2, one side located above the ground conductor 5) 5A. ) 13A, 13B, 13C are provided in part, and a plurality of parts (short parts) 15A, 15B that extend shortly perpendicularly to the straight part 5A of the ground conductor 5 are replaced with other parts (long parts 13A, All remaining portions other than 13B and 13C).

  Each of the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C has a length substantially equal to or slightly shorter than the length of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 (see the dimension of Hi in FIGS. 1 and 2). . The long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C extend slightly apart from each other and slightly away from the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. The length of each portion (short portion) 15A, 15B (the dimension of Gi in FIGS. 1 and 2) is almost equal to or slightly shorter than the width of the conductor constituting the meander-shaped radiating element 9a. On the other hand, the length is slightly longer.

  In other words, two or more portions (long portions) extending long in parallel with the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 are provided, and each of these long portions 13A, 13B, 13C extend in parallel and slightly apart from each other (adjacent so as not to stick together), and at least one of the plurality of long portions is connected to the ground conductor 5. The vicinity of the linear part 5A extends in parallel to the linear part 5A slightly apart from the linear part 5A (closely adjacent to the linear part 5A). It should be noted that some of the plurality of long portions 13A, 13B, 13C extending long in parallel with the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 are the straight portions 5A of the ground conductor 5. It may be shorter than the length of.

  Further, the radiating element 9 is accommodated inside the linear portion 5 </ b> A of the ground conductor 5 in the extending direction of the linear portion 5 </ b> A of the ground conductor 5. In other words, the radiating element 9a exists between the extension lines of the left and right sides of the rectangular ground conductor 5 shown in FIG. 2 (the length is Dz and extends in the vertical direction in FIG. 2). ing. However, a part of the radiating element 9a may slightly protrude from the extension lines.

  In the antenna 1a, the ground conductor 5, the radiating element 9a, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the power feeding portion 11 are arranged on substantially the same plane.

  The antenna 1a is higher than the first frequency (fundamental frequency) obtained from the entire length (path length dimension) of the radiating element 9a, and is obtained from the entire length (path length dimension) of the radiating element 9a. Resonance occurs in a first frequency band lower than a second frequency (third harmonic frequency) that is higher than the frequency.

  The antenna 1a is lower than a third frequency (fifth harmonic frequency) which is obtained from the entire length of the radiating element 9a (the length dimension of the road) and is higher than the second frequency. Resonance occurs in a second frequency band higher than one frequency band, and impedance matching is achieved in each resonance frequency band.

  In other words, the length of the radiating element when it is assumed that the radiating element 9a is extended linearly becomes substantially equal to ¼ of the wavelength λ of the radio wave emitted by the antenna. Further, the antenna in which the radiating element 9a is extended linearly resonates at a frequency corresponding to a wavelength of 3/4 × λ, a frequency corresponding to a wavelength of 5/4 × λ,.

  However, in the antenna 1a in which the radiating element 9a is formed in a meander shape, the impedance is matched by resonating in each resonance frequency band described above (a frequency band different from the resonance frequency of the antenna in which the radiating element is linearly extended). It is.

  That is, the antenna 1a in which the radiating element 9a is formed in a meander shape is higher than the frequency corresponding to ¼ of the length of the radiating element when the radiating element 9a is linearly extended, and corresponds to 3/4. Resonates in a frequency band lower than the frequency to be transmitted (first frequency band), and is higher than the first frequency band and lower than the frequency corresponding to 5/4 (second frequency band). It is designed to resonate.

  The antenna 1a will be described in more detail with an example.

  The antenna 1a includes a base material 3, for example. The base material 3 is formed in a thin plate shape with an insulating material (for example, a polyimide having a thickness of about 50 μm and a relative dielectric constant of about 3.5).

  The ground conductor 5, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the radiating element 9 a are made of, for example, thin (for example, a thickness of about 10 μm to 50 μm) copper foil, and are integrally formed on one surface in the thickness direction of the base material 3. Is provided. The direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 2 is the thickness direction of the substrate 3, the ground conductor 5, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the radiating element 9 a.

  As already understood, each of the short portions 15A and 15B electrically connects the lengthwise ends of the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C, so that the radiating element 9a has a meander shape. Is formed.

  The short-circuiting conductor 7 includes a portion on one end side of the ground conductor 5 (for example, the left end portion of the upper side 5A of the rectangular ground conductor 5) and one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the radiating element 9a (one end on the ground conductor 5 side). Are electrically connected to each other. The power feeding portion 11 is located near the short-circuit conductor 7.

  As described above, each of the long portions 13A, 13B, 13C of the radiating element 9a is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. Further, in the length direction of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, both end portions in the length direction of the respective long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C substantially coincide with both end portions of the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. ing. Further, in the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 (vertical direction in FIG. 2), the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C are slightly separated from each other (for example, the long shape) It extends approximately a distance equal to or smaller than the width of the thin and long conductor constituting the portion 13A and the like.

  Of the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C of the radiating element 9a, the long portion 13A located closest to the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 is the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. Slightly apart (for example, slightly apart with a width larger than the width of the thin and long conductor constituting the long portion 13A and the like).

  In the antenna 1a shown in FIG. 2, the widths of the short-circuiting conductor 7 and the radiating element 9a are constant. However, in order to improve the resonance frequency and directivity of the antenna 1a, the width changes. It may be a configuration.

  Further, the base material 3 is made smaller than that shown in FIG. 2, and only the radiating element 9a is provided on the base material 3 thus reduced, and the ground conductor 5 and the short-circuiting conductor 7 are formed of members separate from the base material. May be. For example, the short-circuiting conductor 7 may be constituted only by a conducting wire made of metal or the like, and the ground conductor 5 may be constituted only by a conducting plate made of metal or the like.

  Furthermore, without providing the base material 3, the radiating element 9a may be formed of a meander-shaped conductor or conductor having rigidity capable of maintaining its own shape made of metal or the like.

  Here, the test result of the antenna 1a will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) value of the antenna 1a and the frequency.

  As understood from FIG. 3, the VSWR value is 2.5 or less in the 1.5 GHz band and the 2.5 GHz band, and the antenna 1a is matched in two (two types) frequency bands. And resonate. The characteristic impedance of the antenna 1a is 50Ω.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1a at 1.5 GHz (fundamental frequency).

  Hereinafter, the plane defined by the x-axis and the y-axis shown in FIG. 2 and passing through the approximate center of the antenna 1a is defined as the xy plane, and the plane defined by the y-axis and the z-axis shown in FIG. A plane passing through the approximate center of the antenna 1a is defined as a yz plane, and a plane defined by the z axis and the x axis shown in FIG. 2 and passing through the approximate center of the antenna 1a is defined as a zx plane.

  4A shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1a in the xy plane, FIG. 4B shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1a in the zx plane, and FIG. 4C shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1a in a plane is shown. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, since the value of the cross polarization is small, only Etotal (a sum of the main polarization and the cross polarization) is shown.

  As can be seen from FIG. 4, the radiation characteristic at 1.5 GHz of the antenna 1a is good with a gain of 2 dBi or less (almost omnidirectionality is obtained). In addition, although illustration of the figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1a in 2.5 GHz is abbreviate | omitted, a favorable radiation characteristic can be acquired also in 2.5 GHz similarly to the case of 1.5 GHz.

  Next, a current distribution including the conduction current and the displacement current of the antenna 1a at 1.5 GHz and 2.5 GHz is shown.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the current distribution of the antenna 1a at 1.5 GHz, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the current distribution of the antenna 1a at 2.5 GHz.

  As can be understood from FIG. 5, at 1.5 GHz resonance, the current flows through the radiating element 9 fully, and the meander effect is obtained. Further, as understood from FIG. 6, in the resonance of 2.5 GHz, the displacement current flows strongly between the first and second strips (between the long portion 13A and the long portion 13B), and between the strips. A strong bond has occurred. Due to this strong coupling, the higher-order resonance mode is shifted to the low frequency side and matched with the transmission line having a characteristic impedance of 50Ω.

  According to the antenna 1a, since the radiation element 9a is formed in a meander shape, a meander effect appears. That is, the dimensions in the x-axis direction and the dimensions of the radiating element 9a in the y-axis direction in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the like correspond to the fundamental mode frequency of the antenna 1a (the smallest frequency at which the antenna 1a resonates) Even if the length is smaller than a quarter of the wavelength λ, the lowest order resonance occurs and a high frequency signal (radio wave) is radiated efficiently.

  In addition, the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C of the radiating element 9a formed in a meander shape are provided side by side in the x-axis direction and at a narrow interval in the z-axis direction (strip the narrow gap across the strip). In the high-order resonance mode (resonance mode at a higher frequency than the fundamental mode), the coupling between narrow gaps is strong, for example, in capacitance.

  As a result, not only the frequency in the high-order resonance mode is lowered, but also the impedance matching is comparable to that in the basic resonance mode without causing the radiation impedance to become extremely high.

  More specifically, a linear monopole antenna having a length of “L” resonates at “L = λ / 4 + (n−1) λ / 2”. However, “λ” is the wavelength of the radio wave corresponding to the resonance frequency, and “n” is a natural number of 1, 2, 3,.

  That is, a linear monopole antenna having a length of “L” resonates at wavelengths of “λ1 = 4L, λ2 = 4L / 3, λ3 = 5L / 3. However, “λ1”, “λ2”, and “λ3” are the first to third resonance wavelengths, respectively. In other words, a linear monopole antenna having a length of “L” resonates at frequencies of “f1 = c / 4L”, “f2 = 3c / 4L”, “f3 = 5c / 4L”,. To do. However, “f1”, “f2”, and “f3” are the first to third resonance frequencies, respectively, and “c” is the speed of light.

  In the antenna 1a including the meandering radiating element 9a, even if the basic resonance frequency is “c / 4L (the total length of the meandering radiating element)” (actually, it is lower than c / 4L). ), The distance between the parallel strips is small (the spacing between the elongated parts is narrow), for example, the coupling of the capacitance is so strong that the higher order resonance causes a lower frequency than in the case of the linear monopole antenna described above. .

  In addition, by using the short-circuit conductor 7 and providing the long portion 13A long in parallel with one side of the ground conductor, it is possible not only to lower the high-order resonance frequency but also to increase the radiation impedance at these frequencies. And can be matched at the resonance frequency.

  Furthermore, at each resonance point (resonance frequency), the coupling between the long portions 13A, 13B, and 13C occurs mainly between currents that do not contribute to radiation (in the x-axis direction in FIGS. 1 and 2, etc.). Since the current in the direction that contributes to radiation (the z-axis direction in FIGS. 1 and 2, etc.) is not hindered, the non-directionality (omnidirectional in the xy plane with high gain) comparable to that of the monopole antenna is achieved. A radiation pattern having the same can be obtained.

  In addition, in the inverted F-type antenna 101 as shown in FIG. 47, since the radiating element 103 basically extends in the x-axis direction (see Patent Document 4), a meander-shaped radiating element is adopted for this basic structure. Then, the antenna 105 shown in FIG. 48 is obtained. The antenna 105 shown in FIG. 48 is different in structure from the antenna 1 (including the antenna 1a and the like). In the antenna 105 shown in FIG. 48, the size of the radiating element 107 in the x-axis direction can be shortened, but the frequency of the higher-order resonance cannot be kept low, and the radiation pattern at the resonance frequency is distorted. Can't get directivity.

  As is clear from the above, the antenna 1a can be reduced in size with a simple configuration and can cope with a plurality of desired frequencies.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1b according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The antenna 1b according to the second embodiment is different from the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment in that the number of elongated portions is six, and the other points are the same as those in the first embodiment. It is configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna 1a, and has substantially the same effect.

  That is, in the antenna 1b according to the second embodiment, six long portions 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, and 13F are provided, and according to this, five short portions 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, and 15E are provided.

  Here, the test result of the antenna 1b will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1b and the frequency.

  As understood from FIG. 8, the VSWR value is 2.5 or less in the 1.1 GHz band, 2.0 GHz band, 2.3 GHz band, 2.6 GHz band, and 2.9 GHz band. Thus, the antenna 1b is matched and resonates in five (five types) frequency bands. The characteristic impedance of the antenna 1b is 50Ω.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1b at 2.3 GHz.

  9A shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1b in the xy plane, FIG. 9B shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1b in the zx plane, and FIG. 9C shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1b in a plane is shown.

  As can be understood from FIG. 9, the radiation characteristic at 2.3 GHz of the antenna 1b is good with a gain of 2 dBi or less. In addition, although the illustration of the figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1b in other resonant frequencies (1.1 GHz, 2.0 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz is omitted, also in other resonant frequencies, 2. Good radiation characteristics can be obtained as in the case of 3 GHz.

  Next, a current distribution including the conduction current and the displacement current of the antenna 1b at 2.3 GHz is shown.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a current distribution of the antenna 1b at 2.3 GHz.

  As can be understood from FIG. 10, at 2.3 GHz resonance, the displacement current is between the first and second strips (between the long portion 13A and the long portion 13B), and the third and fourth strips. It flows strongly between the gaps (between the long part 13C and the long part 13D), and a strong bond is generated between the strips. Due to this strong coupling, the higher-order resonance mode is shifted to the low frequency side and matched with the transmission line having a characteristic impedance of 50Ω.

[Third embodiment]
The antenna (not shown) according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the number n of long portions is 2, 4, 5, or 7. Unlike the antenna 1a (n = 3) and the antenna 1b (n = 6) according to the second embodiment, the other points are the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment and the antenna according to the second embodiment. The configuration is almost the same as 1b and the same effect is obtained.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna and the frequency when the number of long portions is two, and FIG. 12 shows the antenna when the number of long portions is four. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR and the frequency of the antenna when the number of long portions is five, and FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR and the frequency of the antenna. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR and frequency of an antenna when the number of parts is seven.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram (table) showing the relationship between the number n of long antenna portions and the resonance frequency.

  As understood from FIG. 15 and the like, as the number n of long portions increases, the fundamental frequency shifts in a lower direction and the number of resonance frequencies increases.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The antenna (not shown) according to the fourth embodiment is different from the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment in the distance (dimension Gi shown in FIG. 1) between the long portions, and other points are as follows. The same configuration as that of the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment provides substantially the same effect.

  That is, in the antenna according to the fourth embodiment, the number of each long portion is three as in the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment, but the distance (gap) between the long portions is 0. .5mm or 1.5mm.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna and the frequency when the distance between the long portions is 0.5 mm. FIG. 17 shows the distance between the long portions as 1. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna and the frequency when the distance is 0.0 mm, and FIG. 18 shows the relationship between the VSWR value and the frequency of the antenna when the distance between the long portions is 1.5 mm. It is a figure which shows the relationship.

  Since FIG. 17 is for the antenna 1a, it is the same as FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram (table) showing the relationship between the distance between the long portions of the antenna and the resonance frequency.

  As understood from FIG. 19 and the like, as the distance between the elongated portions (gap Gi) increases, the outer shape of the antenna increases, but only the fundamental resonance frequency shifts to the lower side.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1c according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the antenna 1c according to the fifth embodiment, the length of the long portion 13C farthest from the ground conductor 5 among the long portions 13A, 13B, 13C constituting the radiating element 9c It differs from the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment in that it is shorter than the lengths of the long portions 13A and 13B, and the other points are the same as those of the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment. The effect of.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the relationship between the antenna VSWR value and the frequency when the length H4 of the long portion 13C farthest from the ground conductor 5 is 15 mm, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna and the frequency when the length H4 of the long part 13C farthest from the antenna is 20 mm, and FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna and the frequency when the length H4 of the portion 13C is 25 mm. FIG. 24 shows the length H4 of the long portion 13C farthest from the ground conductor 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a relationship between an antenna VSWR value and a frequency when the distance is 30 mm.

  FIG. 24 is the same as FIG. 3 because it is for the antenna 1a.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram (table) showing the relationship between the resonance frequency and the length H4 of the long portion 13C of the antenna farthest from the ground conductor 5. As shown in FIG.

  As understood from FIG. 25 and the like, the fundamental frequency hardly changes even when the length of the long portion 13C of the antenna farthest from the ground conductor 5 is increased, but the higher order resonance frequency is lower. shift.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1d according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

  The antenna 1d according to the sixth embodiment differs from the antenna 1a according to the first embodiment in that the antenna 1d is three-dimensionally (three-dimensionally), and other points are the same as those in the first embodiment. It is configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna 1a, and has substantially the same effect.

  That is, in the antenna 1d according to the sixth embodiment, the ground conductor 5, the radiating element 9a, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the power feeding unit 11 are three-dimensionally arranged. For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the shorting conductor 7 and the radiating element 9a are arranged on the same plane (first plane), and the shorting conductor 7 and the radiating element 9a are arranged on the first plane. The plane intersects the plane of the ground conductor 5 (second plane) at a predetermined angle α (for example, α = 90 °).

  As shown in FIG. 27, the radiating element 9a may be further rotated to intersect the plane of the ground conductor 5 at an angle of α = 180 ° (antenna 1e), or as shown in FIG. The radiating element 9a may be further rotated to intersect the plane of the ground conductor 5 at an angle of α = 360 ° (antenna 1f), or may intersect at an arbitrary angle other than the above angle.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1d and the frequency when the angle α is 90 °, and FIG. 30 shows the VSWR of the antenna 1e when the angle α is 180 °. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1f and the frequency when the angle α is 360 °.

  As can be understood from FIGS. 29 to 31, the predetermined resonance frequency can be substantially obtained also by changing the angle α.

  Thus, if the ground conductor 5 and the radiating element 9a are three-dimensionally arranged, the installation space of the antenna can be reduced, and the degree of freedom of the antenna installation form is improved.

  In the antenna 1e shown in FIG. 27, the short-circuit conductor 7 is connected in the vicinity of one end of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 and intersects with the radiating element 9a at a predetermined angle (for example, It is arranged on a plane perpendicular to the plane of the ground conductor 5. The radiating element 9a is disposed on a plane (for example, a plane parallel to the plane of the ground conductor 5) that intersects the plane on which the shorting conductor 7 is disposed at a predetermined angle.

[Seventh Embodiment]
FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1g according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a partially enlarged view of the radiating element 9g. In particular, FIG. FIG. 32 is a view taken along arrow XXXIII in FIG.

  The antenna 1d according to the seventh embodiment is that each of the long portions is formed in a meander shape having a pattern smaller than the meander shape of the entire radiating element. Unlike the antenna according to the embodiment, the other points are configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna according to each of the embodiments described above, and exhibit substantially the same effects.

  That is, the radiating element 9g of the antenna 1g includes a first portion 19 that extends long in parallel with the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, a second portion 17, and a third portion 21. Has been.

  The 2nd site | part 17 is formed in the meander shape smaller than the meander of the whole radiation element 9a. The second portion 17 has a rectangular shape formed by an envelope, and the length direction of the rectangle is substantially parallel to the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, and the first portion 19 is also formed. It is long and slightly away from.

  The second portion 17 includes a portion extending in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the first portion 19 (a direction orthogonal to the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5). Extends in the same direction as the first portion 19.

  The third portion 21 extends short and substantially perpendicular to the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, and electrically connects the first portion 19 and the second portion 17 to each other.

  More specifically, the second portion (small meander-like portion) 17 of the radiating element 9 is formed in a small meander shape by bending a thin and long conductor (strip) at a plurality of locations in the length direction, and is grounded. The conductor 5 extends long in a direction parallel to the linear portion 5A.

  The first portion 19 of the radiating element 9 is formed in substantially the same manner as the single or plural long portions (long portions 13A and the like described above) extending in a direction parallel to the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. And a short portion that connects the end in the length direction of the small meander portion 17 and the end in the length direction of the long portion 19 to each other. Each of the parts 17 and 19 forms a meander having a pattern larger than that of the small meandering part 17.

  The short-circuiting conductor 7 electrically connects a portion on one end side of the ground conductor 5 and one end portion (one end portion on the side opposite to the first portion 19) of the second portion 17 of the radiating element 9g to each other. Connected.

  The small meandering portion 17 of the radiating element 9g includes a short rectangular portion 22 extending in parallel with the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 on one end side in the longitudinal direction. The short-circuiting conductor 7 is connected to the end (the left end in FIG. 32), and the power feeding unit 11 is provided in the middle of the short rectangular portion 22 in the length direction.

  Further, the small meandering portion 17 of the radiating element 9g is slightly separated from the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 (slightly separated by a size larger than the width of the thin and thin conductor constituting the radiating element 9g). The rectangular length formed by the envelope of the small meander-shaped portion 17 of the radiating element 9g is substantially equal to the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5.

  Further, in the length direction of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, both end portions of the rectangular length direction formed by the envelope substantially coincide with both end portions of the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5. Yes.

  The long portion 19 of the radiating element 9g is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to or shorter than the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5, and the length of the straight portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 is long. In the vertical direction, it is located inside the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5.

  Further, the long portion 19 of the radiating element 9g extends slightly away from each other in the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion 5A of the ground conductor 5 and slightly extends from the small meander-shaped portion 17. Extends away.

  In the antenna 1g, the ground conductor 5, the short-circuiting conductor 7, and the small meander-shaped portion 17 are arranged on almost one plane, and the long portion 19 and the third portion 21 are composed of the small meander-shaped portion 17. Etc. are arranged on a plane orthogonal to the plane on which etc. are located.

  The antenna 1g configured as described above resonates at a frequency of 0.92 GHz and a frequency of 1.80 GHz.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1g at 0.92 GHz.

  34A shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in the xy plane, FIG. 34B shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in the zx plane, and FIG. 34C shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in a plane is shown.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1g at 1.80 GHz.

  FIG. 35 (a) shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in the xy plane, FIG. 35 (b) shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in the zx plane, and FIG. 35 (c) shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in a plane is shown.

  As understood from FIGS. 34 and 35, the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1g at 0.92 GHz and 1.80 GHz are good.

  According to the antenna 1g, since the second portion 17 is formed in a meander shape, the length of the second portion (of the first portion 19 is compared with the case where the second portion is formed in a straight line). Even if the length in the length direction and the length in the same direction; the external dimensions of the second portion 17 in the x-axis direction) are shortened, a desired resonance frequency can be obtained by the meander effect. Therefore, it is easy to obtain a desired resonance frequency while reducing the size of the antenna.

[Eighth embodiment]
36 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1h according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 37 is a partially enlarged view of the radiating element 9h, and FIG. 38 is a view taken along arrow XXXIII in FIG. FIG.

  The antenna 1h according to the eighth embodiment is different from the antenna 1g according to the seventh embodiment in that a plurality of long portions of the radiating elements are provided, and other points are the same as those in the seventh embodiment. The antenna 1g according to the present invention is configured in substantially the same manner and has substantially the same effect.

  That is, the radiating element 9h of the antenna 1h includes a small meander-shaped portion 17, each long-shaped portion 29A, 29B, 29C formed to a predetermined length, and these long-shaped portions 29A, 29B, 29C and small meander-like shapes. Each part 31A, 31B, 31C which electrically connects the part 17 mutually is comprised.

  The antenna 1h configured as described above resonates at a frequency of 0.91 Hz, a frequency of 1.83 Hz, and a frequency of 2.40 GHz. By setting the number of the elongated portions to a plurality, the number of resonance frequencies is increased as compared with the case of the antenna 1g.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1h at 0.91 GHz.

  39A shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the xy plane, FIG. 39B shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the zx plane, and FIG. 39C shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in a plane is shown.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1h at 1.83 GHz.

  40A shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the xy plane, FIG. 40B shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the zx plane, and FIG. 40C shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in a plane is shown.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the radiation characteristics of the antenna 1h at 2.40 GHz.

  41 (a) shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the xy plane, FIG. 41 (b) shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in the zx plane, and FIG. 41 (c) shows yz. The radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in a plane is shown.

  As understood from FIGS. 39 to 41, the radiation characteristics at 0.91 Hz, 1.83 Hz, and 2.40 GHz of the antenna 1 h are good.

[Ninth Embodiment]
FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1i according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

  The antenna 1i according to the ninth embodiment is that the small meander portion 35 is electrically connected to the ground conductor 5 through the long portion 33 and the short-circuiting conductor 7 in the seventh embodiment. Unlike the antenna 1g according to the second embodiment, the other points are configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna 1g according to the seventh embodiment, and have substantially the same effects.

[Tenth embodiment]
FIG. 43 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1j according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

  The antenna 1j according to the tenth embodiment is different from the antenna 1g according to the seventh embodiment in that a plurality of small meandering portions 35A and 35B are provided instead of the long portion. Is configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna 1g according to the seventh embodiment and has substantially the same effect.

[Eleventh embodiment]
FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an antenna 1k according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

  The antenna 1k according to the eleventh embodiment is different from the antennas according to the respective embodiments described above in that a plurality of radiating elements 37A and 37B are provided to increase the number (type) of resonance frequency bands. Other points are substantially the same as those of the antennas according to the above-described embodiments, and have substantially the same effects.

  Each of the radiating elements 37A and 37B is different in, for example, their form, size, and position with respect to the ground conductor 5.

  Further, in the antenna 1k, the power feeding units 11a and 11b are provided according to the radiating elements 37A and 37B, and the power feeding units 11a and 11b are provided at different positions in the x-axis direction. However, each of the power supply units 11a and 11b may be provided at the same position in the x-axis direction, or one of the power supply units 11a and 11b may be deleted. Even when the number of radiating elements is three or more, it can be considered in the same manner as in the case of two.

  That is, in the case where a plurality of radiating elements are provided, it is sufficient that at least one of these radiating elements is provided with a power feeding section, and a plurality of power feeding sections ( In the case where the number of power supply units equal to or less than the number of radiating elements is provided, the installation positions of the power supply units may be shifted or the same.

  By the way, in each embodiment mentioned above, the linear part of the ground conductor 5 does not need to be a perfect straight line, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. In addition, a concave arc shape or another curved shape may be used.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 45, the long portions 37 and 39 may have the same arc shape, and as shown in FIG. 46, the long portions 41 and 43 are linear. May be.

  The antenna according to each of the above embodiments is formed in a meander shape (in a shape zigzag-folded many times) by bending a ground conductor and an elongated conductor (strip) at a plurality of locations in the length direction. A radiating element, a short-circuiting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other, and a feeder provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element, the meander shape In at least a part of the radiating element, the length of the portion extending in the direction intersecting and separating from the direction approaching / separating from the ground conductor is greater than the length of the portion extending in the approaching / separating direction. This is an example of a long antenna.

It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1a which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1a, and a frequency. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1a in 1.5 GHz. It is a figure which shows the electric current distribution of the antenna 1a in 1.5 GHz. It is a figure which shows the electric current distribution of the antenna 1a in 2.5 GHz. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1b which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1b, and a frequency. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1b in 2.3 GHz. It is a figure which shows the electric current distribution of the antenna 1b in 2.3 GHz. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and a frequency when the number of elongate site | parts is two. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR of an antenna, and a frequency when the number of long parts is four. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR of an antenna, and a frequency when the number of long parts is five. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR and frequency of an antenna when the number of long parts is set to seven. It is a figure (table | surface) which shows the relationship between the number n of the elongate site | part of an antenna, and the resonant frequency. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and a frequency when the distance between each long site | part is 0.5 mm. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and a frequency when the distance between each long site | part is 1.0 mm. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and a frequency when the distance between each long site | part is 1.5 mm. It is a figure (table | surface) which shows the relationship between the distance between each elongate site | part of an antenna, and the resonant frequency. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1c which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and frequency when length H4 of the long site | part 13C furthest from the ground conductor 5 is 15 mm, It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and frequency when length H4 of the long site | part 13C furthest from the ground conductor 5 is 20 mm. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and frequency when length H4 of the long site | part 13C furthest from the ground conductor 5 is 25 mm, It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of an antenna, and frequency when length H4 of the long site | part 13C furthest from the ground conductor 5 is 30 mm. It is a figure (table | surface) which shows the relationship between the length H4 of the elongate site | part 13C of the antenna furthest from the ground conductor 5, and a resonant frequency. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1d which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1e whose crossing angle (alpha) of the radiation element 9a and the ground conductor 5 is 180 degrees. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1f whose intersection angle (alpha) of the radiation element 9a and the ground conductor 5 is 360 degrees. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1d, and a frequency when crossing angle (alpha) is 90 degrees. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1e, and a frequency when intersection angle angle (alpha) is 180 degrees. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the VSWR value of the antenna 1f, and a frequency when intersection angle angle (alpha) is 360 degrees. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1g which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is the elements on larger scale of 9 g of radiation elements. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in 0.92 GHz. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1g in 1.80 GHz. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1h which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is the elements on larger scale of the radiation element 9h. It is a XXXIII arrow line view in FIG. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in 0.91 GHz. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in 1.83 GHz. It is a figure which shows the radiation characteristic of the antenna 1h in 2.40 GHz. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1i which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1j which concerns on the 10th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the antenna 1k which concerns on the 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the antenna which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the antenna which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the conventional inverted F type antenna. It is a figure which shows the state which applied the meander-shaped radiation | emission element to the conventional inverted F type antenna.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1j, 1k Antenna 5 Ground conductor 5A Linear portion 7 Shorting conductors 9, 9a, 9c, 9g, 9h Radiating element 11 Feeding portion 13A , 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13F Long part 15A, 15B Short part 17 Small meander part (second part)
19 Long part (first part)

Claims (14)

With a ground conductor;
A radiating element formed in a meander shape;
And at least a part of the meander-shaped radiating element has a length extending in a direction crossing a direction approaching / separating from the ground conductor extending in the approaching / separating direction An antenna characterized in that it is longer than the length of the part that is being used. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
A radiating element formed in a meander shape by bending an elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction;
A shorting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
A part of the meander-shaped radiating elements are spaced apart from each other in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor and slightly separated from the linear portion of the ground conductor. A plurality of elongated antennas, wherein another part of the meander-like radiating element extends substantially perpendicularly to the straight part of the ground conductor and shorter than the part. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
A radiating element formed in a meander shape by bending an elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction;
A shorting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
The radiating element has a first portion extending long in parallel with the linear portion of the ground conductor, and a meander shape smaller than the meander of the entire radiating element, and is formed by an envelope. And a second portion extending long and slightly away from the first portion, the rectangular direction of the rectangle being substantially parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and A third portion that extends substantially perpendicularly to the straight portion of the ground conductor and connects the first portion and the second portion to each other, and the first portion The antenna is characterized in that the part or the second part is slightly separated from the linear part of the ground conductor. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
A radiating element formed in a meander shape by bending an elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction;
A shorting conductor electrically connecting the ground conductor and the radiating element to each other;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
The radiating element is formed in a meander shape smaller than the meander of the entire radiating element, and the shape formed by an envelope is a rectangle, and the length direction of the rectangle is a straight line shape of the ground conductor. The first part that is elongated so as to be substantially parallel to the part and the meander-shaped shape that is smaller than the meander of the whole radiating element and that is formed by the envelope are rectangular, and the length of the rectangle A second portion extending in a direction slightly parallel to the straight portion of the ground conductor and extending slightly away from the first portion, and substantially perpendicular to the straight portion of the ground conductor. 3 and a third part that connects the first part and the second part to each other, and the first part extends from a straight part of the ground conductor. Slightly away Antenna, which is a structure in which there. The antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An antenna, characterized in that the ground conductor and the radiating element are arranged in substantially the same plane. The antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The antenna characterized in that the ground conductor and the radiating element are arranged in a three-dimensional manner. The antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
It resonates in a first frequency band that is higher than a first frequency obtained from the entire length of the radiating element and lower than a second frequency that is obtained from the entire length of the radiating element and is higher than the first frequency. And resonating in a second frequency band lower than a third frequency which is obtained from the entire length of the radiating element and which is higher than the second frequency, and higher than the first frequency band, and An antenna characterized in that impedance matching is achieved in each resonance frequency band. The antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
An antenna comprising a plurality of the radiating elements. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
By bending the elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction, a plurality of elongated portions extending in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor and the lengthwise ends of these elongated portions A radiating element formed in a meander shape with a short portion connecting the parts;
A short-circuiting conductor connecting a portion on one end side of the ground conductor and one end portion of the radiating element;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
Each of the elongated portions of the radiating element is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to the linear portion of the ground conductor, and in the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor. In the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, the both ends in the length direction substantially coincide with the both ends of the linear portion of the ground conductor. The long portion located closest to the straight portion of the ground conductor among the long portions of the radiating element is slightly from the straight portion of the ground conductor. An antenna characterized by having a configuration separated from each other. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
By bending the elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction, a plurality of elongated portions extending in a direction parallel to the linear portion of the ground conductor and the lengthwise ends of these elongated portions A radiating element formed in a meander shape with a short portion connecting the parts;
A short-circuiting conductor connecting a portion on one end side of the ground conductor and one end portion of the radiating element;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
And the first long part that is a long part other than the long part farthest from the linear part of the ground conductor among the long parts of the radiating element is It is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to the straight portion, and in the length direction of the straight portion of the ground conductor, both ends in the length direction are both ends of the straight portion of the ground conductor. In the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, and the first elongated portion of the radiating element extends slightly away from each other. The long part located closest to the straight part of the ground conductor is slightly separated from the straight part of the ground conductor,
The second long part which is the longest part farthest from the linear part of the ground conductor among the long parts of the radiating element is formed shorter than the first long part. An antenna characterized by having a configuration. The antenna according to claim 9 or claim 10,
The ground conductor is formed in a flat plate shape,
The short-circuiting conductor is connected to one end of the linear portion of the ground conductor and one end of the radiating element,
The shorting conductor and the radiating element are arranged on the same plane, and the plane on which the radiating element and the shorting conductor are arranged intersects the plane of the ground conductor at a predetermined angle. An antenna characterized by. The antenna according to claim 9 or claim 10,
The ground conductor is formed in a flat plate shape,
The shorting conductor is connected to one end portion of the linear portion of the ground conductor or the vicinity thereof and one end portion of the radiating element, and is disposed on a first plane which is one plane. A first plane intersects the ground conductor plane at a predetermined angle;
The radiating element is arranged in a second plane which is another one plane, and the second plane intersects the first plane at a predetermined angle. antenna. A sheet-like ground conductor in which at least a part of the edge is formed in a straight line;
By bending the elongated conductor at a plurality of locations in the length direction, a small meander portion that is formed in a small meander shape and extends long in a direction parallel to the straight portion of the ground conductor, and a straight line of the ground conductor One or a plurality of elongated portions extending in a direction parallel to the elongated portion, and an end portion in the length direction of the small meander portion and an end portion in the length direction of the elongated portion are connected to each other A radiating element formed in a meander shape with a pattern larger than the small meander-like portion,
A short-circuiting conductor connecting a portion on one end side of the ground conductor and one end portion of the radiating element;
A power feeding section provided on the ground conductor and the radiating element;
The small meandering portion of the radiating element includes a short rectangular portion extending in parallel with the linear portion of the ground conductor on one end side in the longitudinal direction. The short-circuit conductor is connected to an end portion, and the feeding portion is provided in the middle portion in the length direction of the short rectangular portion, and the small meander portion of the radiating element is linear with the ground conductor. The length of the rectangle formed by the envelope of the small meander-shaped portion of the radiating element is substantially equal to the straight portion of the ground conductor, In the length direction of the linear portion, the both ends of the rectangular length direction formed by the envelope substantially coincide with the both ends of the linear portion of the ground conductor,
The long portion is formed in an elongated rectangular shape having a length substantially equal to or shorter than the straight portion of the ground conductor, and in the length direction of the straight portion of the ground conductor, In the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor, the small meander-shaped portion and the small meander portion are located inside the linear portion of the conductor and perpendicular to the length direction of the linear portion of the ground conductor. An antenna characterized by extending slightly away from the antenna.   A wireless communication apparatus comprising the antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 13.