KR101720217B1 - Electronic apparatus including metal case - Google Patents
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Abstract
An electronic device includes a conductive body portion; And at least one antenna unit connected to the body unit, the at least one antenna unit being connected to at least a part of the body unit, the area between the body unit being an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material, and being used as an antenna radiator; At least one slit is formed in at least a part of the area between the body and the antenna.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an electronic device including a metal case, and more particularly, to an electronic device including a metal case with a part usable as an antenna radiator,
Recently, metal cases have been widely used for mobile terminals because of their beautiful appearance and robustness. Such a metal case can use a part of the metal case as an antenna radiation pattern due to its physical characteristics.
Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1529027 (an antenna device for a mobile communication terminal using a part of a metal case in a radiation pattern) discloses an antenna device for a mobile communication terminal that uses a part of a metal case in a radiation pattern.
However, in the case of Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1529027, as shown in Fig. 1, the second
However, when the antenna radiator part of the metal case is not segmented, it is difficult to separate the signal from the body, so that it is difficult to use a part of the metal case as an antenna radiation pattern.
An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device including a metal case capable of separating a signal without separating the metal case and capable of using a part of the metal case as an antenna radiation pattern, And the like.
An electronic device of the present invention includes: a conductive body portion; And at least one antenna part connected to at least a part of the body part, the area between the body part and the antenna part being filled with a non-conductive material and used as an antenna radiator, And at least one slit is formed in at least a part of the region between the antenna portions.
Specifically, the electronic device of the present invention may further include at least another slit in line symmetry or point symmetry with each of the at least one slit.
In addition, the electronic device of the present invention is characterized in that power is supplied to a point offset to one side of the antenna unit.
The electronic device of the present invention may further include a protrusion protruding from the body portion and extending in contact with at least a part of the at least one antenna portion across the region between the body portion and the antenna portion. And the protruding portion is biased to one side of a region between the body portion and the antenna portion. The electronic device of the present invention can be supplied with electric power to both sides of the antenna portion separated by the projecting portion therebetween.
It is preferable that at least a part of the at least one antenna unit is connected to one end of the capacitor, and the other end of the capacitor is connected to the body part or the feeding part.
When the other end of the capacitor is connected to the body portion, a point shifted to one side of the antenna portion is connected to the power supply portion, and the capacitor is located at a position offset from the one side of the antenna portion connected to the power supply portion .
At least a part of the at least one antenna unit may be connected to one end of the first capacitor and one end of the second capacitor, respectively, wherein the other end of the first capacitor is connected to the body, Is preferably connected to the feeding part.
At least a part of the at least one antenna unit is connected to an antenna pattern formed outside the at least one antenna unit.
Preferably, the body portion and the antenna portion may be integrally manufactured. Alternatively, the body portion and the antenna portion may be separately manufactured and then connected.
According to the electronic device of the present invention, the signal can be separated without using the antenna radiator part of the metal case, so that a part of the metal case can be used as the antenna radiation pattern.
1 is a plan view of a conventional metal case;
Fig. 2 is an exemplary view of a metal case made separately from the body portion and the antenna portion
3 is an exploded top view of an electronic device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exploded top view of an electronic device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded top view of an electronic device according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.
6A is an explanatory diagram of a case where the other end of the capacitor is connected to the feed part.
Fig. 6B is an explanatory diagram of the case where the other end of the capacitor is connected to the body part;
7 is an exploded top view of an electronic device according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
8A and 8B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of a first embodiment for connection of a part of the antenna part and an antenna pattern formed outside the antenna part.
9A and 9B are a plan view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of a second embodiment for connection of a part of the antenna part and an antenna pattern formed outside the antenna part.
10A and 10B are a structural view and a connection sectional view, respectively, of a third embodiment for connecting an antenna pattern formed on a part of the antenna part and an antenna part on the outside of the antenna part, respectively.
Hereinafter, an electronic device including a metal case according to embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
It should be understood that the following embodiments of the present invention are only for embodying the present invention and do not limit or limit the scope of the present invention. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
The electronic device of the present invention can be exemplified by a mobile terminal such as a smart phone and at least a part of the metal case located inside the outermost case is used as an antenna radiation pattern, .
In addition, the exploded plan view used below shows a plan view after the outermost case of the electronic device is separated.
The electronic device of the present invention preferably includes the metallic case (100, 200, 300, 400).
The
2 shows an example of a metal case in which a body part BD and an antenna part ANT are separately manufactured.
2, the body part BD and the antenna part ANT are separately manufactured and connected to each other by a ring-shaped metal structure partly used as the antenna part ANT, For example, by using a screw. At this time, a PCB board may be mounted on the body part BD.
When the body part BD and the antenna part ANT are separately fabricated and connected to each other, the slit SL has a width of at least one of a part of the body part BD and a part of the area of the antenna part ANT And forming a space in the narrowed width. That is, when the body part BD and the antenna part ANT are connected by assembling, the slit SL appears between the body part BD and the antenna part ANT.
3 to 10B will be described with reference to
3 shows a
3, the
The body portion BD is preferably made of a conductive metal. The antenna unit ANT is connected to the body part BD and extends from the body part BD to be used as an antenna radiation pattern for transmitting and receiving signals. It is preferable that the antenna part ANT is connected to the edge part of the body part BD. The interspace S for separating the antenna portion ANT from the body portion BD may be an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material. For example, the interspace S may be filled by the injection.
Each of the at least one slit SL is opened at one side and connected to the interspace S. In addition, each of the at least one slits SL preferably has a width of 0.5 mm or more and a length of 3 mm or more. The at least one slit SL may be formed before the bending section of the metal case. It is preferable that both sides of the antenna portion ANT are connected to the lower edge portions of the body portion BD formed with one slit SL.
Specifically, the
In addition, at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT needs to be connected to the power feed unit FD. Preferably, the feed part FD is connected to a point shifted to one side of the antenna part ANT, thereby feeding power.
4 is an exploded top view of a
As can be seen from FIG. 4, the
The body portion BD is preferably made of a conductive metal. The antenna unit ANT is connected to the body part BD and extends from the body part BD to be used as an antenna radiation pattern for transmitting and receiving signals. It is preferable that the antenna part ANT is connected to the edge part of the body part BD. The interspace S for separating the antenna portion ANT from the body portion BD may be an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material. For example, the interspace S may be filled by the injection.
Each of the at least one slit SL is opened at one side and connected to the interspace S. In addition, each of the at least one slits SL preferably has a width of 0.5 mm or more and a length of 3 mm or more. The at least one slit SL can be formed before the bending process of the metal case. It is preferable that both sides of the antenna portion ANT are connected to the lower edge portions of the body portion BD formed with one slit SL.
Specifically, the
The
In addition, at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT needs to be connected to the power feed unit FD.
Since the body part BD serves as a GND terminal, by connecting the antenna part ANT with the protruding part PR, the antenna part ANT is connected to the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT, (ANT2) to reduce the influence of the mutual feeding part (FD). The protruding portion PR is formed to be offset from one side of the region S between the body portion BD and the antenna portion ANT so that the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are not symmetrical . The first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are connected to the feed part FD and the feed parts FD for the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are connected to the antenna part It is preferable that power feeding is performed by being connected to points biased to both sides of the ANT.
5 is an exploded plan view of a
As can be seen from FIG. 5, the
The body portion BD is preferably made of a conductive metal. The antenna unit ANT is connected to the body part BD and extends from the body part BD to be used as an antenna radiation pattern for transmitting and receiving signals. It is preferable that the antenna part ANT is connected to the edge part of the body part BD. The interspace S for separating the antenna portion ANT from the body portion BD may be an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material. For example, the interspace S may be filled by the injection.
Each of the at least one slit SL is opened at one side and connected to the interspace S. In addition, each of the at least one slits SL preferably has a width of 0.5 mm or more and a length of 3 mm or more. The at least one slit SL can be formed before the bending process of the metal case. It is preferable that both sides of the antenna portion ANT are connected to the lower edge portions of the body portion BD formed with one slit SL.
Specifically, the
The
In addition, when the other end of the capacitor C is connected to the body portion BD, the capacitor C is preferably located at a biased position on the opposite side of one side to which the feed portion FD of the antenna portion ANT is connected .
6A and 6B show explanatory diagrams when the other end of the capacitor C is connected to the feed part FD and the body part BD, respectively.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the other end of the capacitor C is connected to the feed part FD, at least a part of the at least one antenna part ANT and the feed part FD may be indirectly connected rather than directly connected.
6B, when the other end of the capacitor C is connected to the body portion BD, the other end of the capacitor C is grounded.
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, by connecting a capacitor C to at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT, the frequency of the capacitor C can be adjusted by adjusting the value of the capacitor C. The value of the capacitor (C) is preferably 0.1 pF or more.
5 illustrates a case where one capacitor C is connected to at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT, it is also possible that a plurality of capacitors C are connected to at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT have.
For example, assuming two capacitors C, at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT is connected to one end of the first capacitor and one end of the second capacitor, respectively, And the other end of the second capacitor is connected to the power feed unit FD.
7 is an exploded top view of a
7, the
The body portion BD is preferably made of a conductive metal. The antenna unit ANT is connected to the body part BD and extends from the body part BD to be used as an antenna radiation pattern for transmitting and receiving signals. It is preferable that the antenna part ANT is connected to the edge part of the body part BD. The interspace S for separating the antenna portion ANT from the body portion BD may be an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material. For example, the interspace S may be filled by the injection.
Each of the at least one slit SL is opened at one side and connected to the interspace S. In addition, each of the at least one slits SL preferably has a width of 0.5 mm or more and a length of 3 mm or more. The at least one slit SL can be formed before the bending process of the metal case. It is preferable that both sides of the antenna portion ANT are connected to the lower edge portions of the body portion BD formed with one slit SL.
Specifically, the
The
In addition, at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT needs to be connected to the power feed unit FD.
Since the body part BD serves as a GND terminal, by connecting the antenna part ANT with the protruding part PR, the antenna part ANT is connected to the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT, (ANT2) to reduce the influence of the mutual feeding part (FD). The protruding portion PR is formed to be offset from one side of the region S between the body portion BD and the antenna portion ANT so that the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are not symmetrical . The first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are connected to the feed part FD and the feed parts FD for the first antenna ANT1 and the second antenna ANT2 are connected to the antenna part It is preferable that power feeding is performed by being connected to points biased to both sides of the ANT.
In the
In addition, when the other end of the capacitor C is connected to the feed part FD, at least a part of the at least one antenna part ANT and the feed part FD are indirectly connected rather than directly connected.
By connecting a capacitor C to at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT, the frequency can be adjusted by adjusting the value of the capacitor C. The value of the capacitor (C) is preferably 0.1 pF or more.
In the
For example, assuming two capacitors C, at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT is connected to one end of the first capacitor and one end of the second capacitor, respectively, And the other end of the second capacitor is connected to the power feed unit FD.
In the
In the
The built-in antenna EA generally includes a carrier CA on which an antenna pattern AP of a radiator-shaped metal plate and an antenna pattern AP are mounted.
8A and 8B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of a first embodiment for connection of a part of the antenna part ANT and an antenna pattern AP formed outside the antenna part ANT.
As can be seen from FIGS. 8A and 8B, the antenna pattern AP of the built-in antenna EA can be extended to connect to at least a part of at least one antenna unit ANT. At this time, it is preferable that the antenna pattern AP of the built-in antenna EA is resilient as a metal plate and has a restoring force when contacting with at least a part of at least one antenna part ANT and then releasing the contact.
9A and 9B are a plan view and a sectional view, respectively, of a second embodiment for connection of a part of the antenna part ANT and an antenna pattern AP formed outside the antenna part ANT, respectively.
9A and 9B, the
9A and 9B illustrate the connection with the built-in antenna EA. 9A and 9B, it can be seen that the screw SC2 is in contact with the antenna pattern AP of the built-in antenna EA.
10A and 10B are a structural view and a connection sectional view of a third embodiment for connection of a part of the antenna part ANT and an antenna pattern AP formed outside the antenna part ANT, respectively.
10A and 10B, the
The C-clip CC2 is mounted on the C-clip mounting portion CC1 and can be connected to the antenna pattern AP formed on the outside of the antenna portion ANT by the C-clip CC2. The C-clip (CC2) refers to a spring-loaded part-locking device that fits into the groove at the end of the shaft to secure the parts fitted to the shaft. 10A and 10B illustrate the connection with the built-in antenna EA. 10A and 10B, it can be seen that the C-clip CC2 is in contact with the antenna pattern AP of the built-in antenna EA.
As described above, according to the
100, 200, 300, 400: metal case
BD: Body part ANT: Antenna part
SL: slit PR: protrusion
ANT1: first antenna ANT2: second antenna
FD: feed part C: capacitor
SC1: Screw mounting SC2: Screw
CC1: C-clip mounting part CC2: C-clip
EA: Built-in antenna AP: Antenna pattern
CA: Carrier
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At least one antenna unit connected to at least a part of the body part, the area between the body part being an empty space or filled with a nonconductive material, and being used as an antenna radiator; And
And protrusions protruding from the body portion and extending in contact with at least a part of the at least one antenna portion across the region between the body portion and the antenna portion,
At least one slit is formed in at least a part of the region between the body and the antenna,
At least one other slit forming a line symmetry or a point symmetry with each of the at least one slit is further formed,
Wherein the at least one slit and the at least one other slit are connected to an area between the body part and the antenna part,
The protruding portion is biased to one side of a region between the body portion and the antenna portion,
The antenna unit being separated from each other by the projection,
Wherein at least a part of the at least one antenna unit is connected to an antenna pattern of an internal antenna formed outside the at least one antenna unit,
Wherein the built-in antenna includes a carrier on which the antenna pattern and the antenna pattern of a radiating metal plate are mounted.
The electronic device includes:
Wherein an electric power is supplied to a point offset to one side of the antenna unit.
At least a part of the at least one antenna portion is connected to one end of a capacitor,
And the other end of the capacitor is connected to the body portion or the feeding portion to which power is supplied.
When the other end of the capacitor is connected to the body,
Wherein the power feeding part is connected to a point offset to one side of the antenna part, and the capacitor is located at a biased position opposite to the one side of the antenna part connected to the power feeding part.
Wherein at least a portion of the at least one antenna portion
One end of the first capacitor and one end of the second capacitor,
The other end of the first capacitor is connected to the body portion,
And the other end of the second capacitor is connected to a feeding part where power is supplied.
Wherein the body portion and the antenna portion comprise:
Wherein the electronic device is fabricated in an integrated manner.
Wherein the body portion and the antenna portion comprise:
And after being separately manufactured, connected.
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