KR102554759B1 - Antenna and electronic device having it - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first surface that encloses a space between the front and rear surfaces together. a housing including a side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material; a touch screen display exposed through the front surface; and at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, wherein the rear surface includes a conductive plate constituting the rear surface; at least one slit disposed between the conductive plate and the first to fourth side members and formed along a circumference of the conductive plate; and a non-conductive elongated strip that surrounds the conductive plate when viewed from the top of the back surface, extends from the first side member along the fourth side member, and is disposed in the slit. Other embodiments may also be possible.

Description

Antenna device and electronic device including it {ANTENNA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING IT}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including an antenna device.

Recently, electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer to meet consumers' purchase desires as the functional gap is significantly reduced for each manufacturer, and electronic devices are being developed for slimming while increasing the rigidity and strengthening the design aspect. . As part of this trend, electronic devices efficiently secure an arrangement space for at least one antenna device that is essential for communication among its components, prevent radiation performance degradation in advance, and develop excellent performance. being raced

According to various embodiments, an antenna device used in an electronic device has an inverted-F antenna (IFA) or a monopole radiator as a basic structure, and the volume and number of mounted antenna radiators may be determined according to the frequency, bandwidth, and type of each service. . For example, antenna devices are used as main communication bands such as a low band of 700 MHz to 900 MHz, a mid band of 1700 MHz to 2100 MHz, and a high band of 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz. Additionally, various wireless communication services such as BT (Bluetooth), GPS (global positioning system), and WIFI (wireless fidelity) are being used. In order to support the above-mentioned communication bands, while a plurality of antenna radiators are required, communication devices inevitably have a limited antenna volume space. It is becoming.

For example, in the case of an antenna device allocated to voice/data communication (GPRS, WCDMA, LTE, etc.), which is the main function of electronic devices for communication, the band to be implemented is 2G (GSM850, EGSM, DCS, PCS), WCDMA (B1, B2, B5, B8) and LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B38, B39, B40, B41) etc. can be implemented in all 24 bands. While implementing all bands in one antenna device, it is difficult to overcome operator specifications, SAR (specific absorption rate) standards, and minimization of human impact, so it is difficult to overcome service bands with similar frequency bands across at least two areas. can be combined to implement an antenna device. Examples include 2G (GSM850, EGSM, DCS, PCS), WCDMA (B1, B2, B5, B8) and LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19) on one antenna. , B20, B26, B39), and design the antenna of LTE (B7, B38, B40, B41) to another antenna.

In addition, when the exterior of the electronic device is composed of a metal member (eg, a metal bezel), the antenna device may be designed as an antenna device by using the metal member as an antenna radiator, unlike an injection-molded product made of a dielectric material.

For example, when a metal member used in the edge of an electronic device is used as an antenna radiator, the antenna device cuts a specific location of the metal member into unit members by a segmented portion made of a dielectric material, and separates the unit member from the power supply portion of the substrate. It may be implemented to operate in a desired frequency band by adjusting the electrical length according to the power feeding position.

When a metal member is used not only on the side surface of the electronic device but also on the front or rear surface of the electronic device extending from the side surface, the surrounding metal member may act as a conductor and cause deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna device. A configuration in which a metal member is applied to the rear surface of the electronic device may cause a serious hand effect.

According to various embodiments, an antenna device and an electronic device including the same may be provided.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide an antenna device configured to prevent performance degradation of the antenna device and an electronic device including the antenna device while applying the external appearance of the electronic device to a metal member.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first surface that encloses a space between the front and rear surfaces together. A housing including a side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material, a touch screen display exposed through the front surface, and the inside of the housing a conductive plate comprising at least one wireless communication circuit disposed thereon, wherein the rear surface is a plane constituting the rear surface; at least one slit disposed between the conductive plate and the first to fourth side members and formed along a circumference of the conductive plate; and a non-conductive elongated strip disposed in the slit and surrounding the conductive plate when viewed from the top of the rear surface, extending from the first side member along the fourth side member. Electronic devices may be provided.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a space between the front and rear surfaces together. A housing including a first side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein the rear surface includes a housing including a conductive plate that is a plane constituting the rear surface, and a touch exposed through the front surface. A screen display and at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, wherein each of the first side member and the third side member extends with a first length in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, Each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction and has a second length shorter than the first length, and the first side member is longer in the third direction. An elongated first conductive structure, a second conductive structure spaced apart from the first conductive structure and elongated in the third direction, and between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure, elongated in the third direction It includes a first non-conductive structure, and the second side member includes a third conductive structure extending in the fourth direction from the first conductive structure, spaced apart from the third conductive structure, and away from the second conductive structure. including a fourth conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction and a second non-conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction from the first non-conductive structure between the third conductive structure and the fourth conductive structure. A characterized electronic device can be provided.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape, facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and including a non-conductive material, and a space between the front and rear surfaces. A housing including a first side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member enclosing a space together, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material; and a touch exposed through the front surface. a screen display, at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, and a flat conductive ground plane disposed inside the housing, parallel to the rear surface, and having an area equal to that of the rear surface; at least one slit disposed between the conductive ground plane and the first to fourth side members and formed along a circumference of the conductive ground plane; and a non-conductive extension structure disposed inside the housing, extending from the first side member to the fourth side member and surrounding the ground plane when viewed from the top of the rear surface, wherein the first side member Each of the member and the third side member extends with a first length in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, and each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends perpendicular to the third direction. extends in a fourth direction with a second length shorter than the first length, and the electronic device includes a first conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the first side member to the ground plane and the third side member An electronic device may include a second conductive connection portion electrically connecting a part of the member to the ground plane.

According to various embodiments, by disposing a non-conductive slit between a metal member used as an antenna radiator and a neighboring metal member (eg, a conductive plate) to provide a radiation space for the antenna radiator, Antenna radiation performance degradation can be prevented in advance.

1 is a diagram illustrating a network environment including electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A and 3B are front and rear perspective views of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5A is a configuration diagram of a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention.
5B is a configuration diagram of a housing to which a non-conductive strip according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view viewed from the line AA' direction of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6B is a cross-sectional view viewed from the line BB' direction of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6C is a cross-sectional view viewed from the line CC′ direction of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6D is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a side member is electrically connected to a substrate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7A is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a non-conductive strip is applied to a slit of a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a sequence of coupling a connection piece of a housing and a non-conductive strip according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7C is a diagram illustrating a coupling relationship of non-conductive strips near an interface connector port according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram illustrating an electrical connection relationship between a housing used as an antenna radiator and a substrate according to various embodiments of the present invention.
9A to 9C are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics according to a hand effect of the first antenna unit of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a switching unit disposed in the first antenna unit of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 and 12 are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics of the first antenna unit according to the operation of the switching unit of FIGS. 8 and 10 according to various embodiments of the present invention.
13A and 13B are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics of a housing divided into four segments by non-conductive strips according to various embodiments of the present invention and each antenna unit accordingly.
14A is a view showing the configuration of a housing in which left and right side members are divided into four segments according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a non-conductive strip is applied to the slit of FIG. 14A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
14C is a diagram illustrating an arrangement relationship between a conductive plate of a housing and a display module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a configuration in which a housing having a bottom two-segment structure is used as an antenna radiator according to various embodiments of the present invention and graphs illustrating radiation characteristics thereof.
15C and 15D are diagrams showing a configuration in which slits are formed at different positions and a housing having a two-segment structure is used as an antenna radiator according to various embodiments of the present invention and graphs showing radiation characteristics thereof.
15E is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which a housing having segmental structures on left and side surfaces is used as an antenna radiator according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
16A and 16B are graphs showing a configuration in which a housing having a bottom two-segment structure is used as an antenna radiator and radiation characteristics thereof, powered at two positions according to various embodiments of the present invention.
16c and 16d show a configuration in which a housing having a lower two-section structure in which power is supplied from two positions and a matching element is applied to at least one feeding position is used as an antenna radiator and radiation characteristics thereof according to various embodiments of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the graph shown.
17A to 17C are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to a length of a slit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
17D is a graph illustrating a change in radiation characteristics of the antennas according to FIGS. 17A to 17C according to various embodiments of the present invention.
18 to 21 are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to slit and segmented states according to various embodiments of the present invention.
22A to 29 are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to a slit formed along a side surface and a segmented state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
30A to 30C are diagrams illustrating a disposition relationship of non-conductive strips disposed along an edge of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Examples and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like elements. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B" or "at least one of A and/or B" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are used to distinguish one component from another. It is used only and does not limit the corresponding components. When a (e.g., first) element is referred to as being "(functionally or communicatively) coupled to" or "connected to" another (e.g., second) element, that element refers to the other (e.g., second) element. It may be directly connected to the component or connected through another component (eg, a third component).

In this document, "configured (or configured to)" means "suitable for," "having the ability to," "changed to," depending on the situation, for example, hardware or software. ," can be used interchangeably with "made to," "capable of," or "designed to." In some contexts, the expression "device configured to" can mean that the device is "capable of" in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or configured) to perform A, B, and C" may include a dedicated processor (eg, embedded processor) to perform the operation, or by executing one or more software programs stored in a memory device. , may mean a general-purpose processor (eg, CPU or application processor) capable of performing corresponding operations.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present document include, for example, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a PDA, and a PMP. It may include at least one of a portable multimedia player, an MP3 player, a medical device, a camera, or a wearable device. A wearable device may be in the form of an accessory (e.g. watch, ring, bracelet, anklet, necklace, eyeglasses, contact lens, or head-mounted-device (HMD)), integrated into textiles or clothing (e.g. electronic garment); In some embodiments, the electronic device may include, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, Audio, refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, oven, microwave, washing machine, air purifier, set top box, home automation control panel, security control panel, media box (e.g. Samsung HomeSync ^TM , Apple TV ^TM , or Google TV ^TM ) , a game console (eg, Xbox ^TM , PlayStation ^TM ), an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic picture frame.

In another embodiment, the electronic device may include various types of medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measuring devices (such as blood glucose meter, heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, or body temperature monitor), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT (computed tomography), imager, or ultrasonicator, etc.), navigation device, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), EDR (event data recorder), FDR (flight data recorder), automobile infotainment device, marine electronic equipment (e.g. navigation devices for ships, gyrocompasses, etc.), avionics, security devices, head units for vehicles, industrial or home robots, drones, ATMs in financial institutions, point of sale (POS) in stores of sales), or IoT devices (eg, light bulbs, various sensors, sprinkler devices, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, exercise equipment, hot water tanks, heaters, boilers, etc.). According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a piece of furniture, a building/structure or a vehicle, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring devices (eg, water, electricity, gas, radio wave measuring device, etc.). In various embodiments, the electronic device may be flexible or a combination of two or more of the various devices described above. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices. In this document, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device).

Referring to FIG. 1 , an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 in various embodiments is described. The electronic device 101 may include a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an input/output interface 150, a display 160, and a communication interface 170. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components or may additionally include other components. Bus 110 may include circuitry that connects components 110-170 to each other and communicates (eg, control messages or data) between components. The processor 120 may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, or a communication processor (CP). The processor 120 may, for example, execute calculations or data processing related to control and/or communication of at least one other component of the electronic device 101 .

Memory 130 may include volatile and/or non-volatile memory. The memory 130 may store, for example, commands or data related to at least one other component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, memory 130 may store software and/or programs 140 . The program 140 may include, for example, a kernel 141, middleware 143, an application programming interface (API) 145, and/or an application program (or “application”) 147, and the like. . At least part of the kernel 141, middleware 143, or API 145 may be referred to as an operating system. Kernel 141, for example, includes system resources (eg, middleware 143, API 145, or application program 147) used to execute operations or functions implemented in other programs (eg, middleware 143, API 145, or application program 147). : The bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130, etc.) can be controlled or managed. In addition, the kernel 141 may provide an interface capable of controlling or managing system resources by accessing individual components of the electronic device 101 from the middleware 143, API 145, or application program 147. can

The middleware 143 may perform an intermediary role so that, for example, the API 145 or the application program 147 communicates with the kernel 141 to exchange data. Also, the middleware 143 may process one or more task requests received from the application program 147 according to priority. For example, the middleware 143 may use system resources (eg, the bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130, etc.) of the electronic device 101 for at least one of the application programs 147. Prioritize and process the one or more work requests. The API 145 is an interface for the application 147 to control functions provided by the kernel 141 or the middleware 143, for example, at least for file control, window control, image processing, or text control. It can contain one interface or function (eg command). The input/output interface 150 transmits, for example, a command or data input from a user or other external device to other component(s) of the electronic device 101, or other components of the electronic device 101 ( s) may output commands or data received from the user or other external devices.

The display 160 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. can include The display 160 may display various types of content (eg, text, image, video, icon, and/or symbol) to the user. The display 160 may include a touch screen, and may receive, for example, a touch, gesture, proximity, or hovering input using an electronic pen or a part of the user's body. The communication interface 170 establishes communication between the electronic device 101 and an external device (eg, the first external electronic device 102 , the second external electronic device 104 , or the server 106 ). can For example, the communication interface 170 may be connected to the network 162 through wireless or wired communication to communicate with an external device (eg, the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106).

Wireless communication includes, for example, LTE, LTE Advance (LTE-A), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCDMA), universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS), wireless broadband (WiBro), or global system for mobile communications) and the like. According to one embodiment, wireless communication, for example, WiFi (wireless fidelity), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee (zigbee), near field communication (NFC), magnetic secure transmission (magnetic secure transmission), radio It may include at least one of a frequency (RF) and a body area network (BAN). According to one embodiment, wireless communication may include GNSS. GNSS may be, for example, a global positioning system (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (Glonass), a Beidou Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter “Beidou”) or Galileo, the European global satellite-based navigation system. Hereinafter, in this document, "GPS" may be used interchangeably with "GNSS". Wired communication may include, for example, at least one of universal serial bus (USB), high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), recommended standard 232 (RS-232), power line communication, or plain old telephone service (POTS). there is. Network 162 may include at least one of a telecommunication network, for example, a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN), the Internet, or a telephone network.

Each of the first and second external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to various embodiments, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more electronic devices (eg, the electronic devices 102 and 104, or the server 106). According to this, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or upon request, the electronic device 101 instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself, at least some functions related thereto may request another device (eg, the electronic device 102 or 104 or the server 106). The additional function may be executed and the result may be transmitted to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service by processing the received result as it is or additionally. For example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technologies may be used.

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to various embodiments. The electronic device 201 may include all or part of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 , for example. The electronic device 201 includes one or more processors (eg, APs) 210, a communication module 220, a subscriber identification module 224, a memory 230, a sensor module 240, an input device 250, a display 260, interface 270, audio module 280, camera module 291, power management module 295, battery 296, indicator 297, and motor 298. Processor The processor 210 may control a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the processor 210 by driving, for example, an operating system or an application program, and may perform various data processing and calculations. ) may be implemented as, for example, a system on chip (SoC) According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may further include a graphic processing unit (GPU) and/or an image signal processor. 210 may include at least some of the components (eg, the cellular module 221) shown in Fig. 2. The processor 210 may include at least one of the other components (eg, non-volatile memory). Received commands or data may be loaded into volatile memory for processing, and resultant data may be stored in non-volatile memory.

It may have the same or similar configuration as the communication module 220 (eg, the communication interface 170). The communication module 220 may include, for example, a cellular module 221, a WiFi module 223, a Bluetooth module 225, a GNSS module 227, an NFC module 228 and an RF module 229. there is. The cellular module 221 may provide, for example, a voice call, a video call, a text service, or an Internet service through a communication network. According to one embodiment, the cellular module 221 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 201 within a communication network using the subscriber identity module (eg, SIM card) 224 . According to one embodiment, the cellular module 221 may perform at least some of the functions that the processor 210 may provide. According to one embodiment, the cellular module 221 may include a communication processor (CP). According to some embodiments, at least some (eg, two or more) of the cellular module 221, the WiFi module 223, the Bluetooth module 225, the GNSS module 227, or the NFC module 228 are one integrated chip (IC) or within an IC package. The RF module 229 may transmit and receive communication signals (eg, RF signals), for example. The RF module 229 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amp module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), or an antenna. According to another embodiment, at least one of the cellular module 221, the WiFi module 223, the Bluetooth module 225, the GNSS module 227, or the NFC module 228 transmits and receives an RF signal through a separate RF module. can The subscriber identification module 224 may include, for example, a card or an embedded SIM including a subscriber identification module, and may include unique identification information (eg, integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (eg, IMSI). (international mobile subscriber identity)).

The memory 230 (eg, the memory 130) may include, for example, an internal memory 232 or an external memory 234. The built-in memory 232 may include, for example, volatile memory (eg, DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, etc.), non-volatile memory (eg, OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, mask ROM, flash ROM). , a flash memory, a hard drive, or a solid state drive (SSD).The external memory 234 may include a flash drive, for example, a compact flash (CF) or secure digital (SD). ), Micro-SD, Mini-SD, extreme digital (xD), multi-media card (MMC), or memory stick, etc. The external memory 234 is functionally compatible with the electronic device 201 through various interfaces. can be physically or physically connected.

The sensor module 240 may, for example, measure a physical quantity or detect an operating state of the electronic device 201 and convert the measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. The sensor module 240 includes, for example, a gesture sensor 240A, a gyro sensor 240B, an air pressure sensor 240C, a magnetic sensor 240D, an acceleration sensor 240E, a grip sensor 240F, and a proximity sensor ( 240G), color sensor (240H) (e.g. RGB (red, green, blue) sensor), bio sensor (240I), temperature/humidity sensor (240J), light sensor (240K), or UV (ultra violet) ) may include at least one of the sensors 240M. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor module 240 may include, for example, an e-nose sensor, an electromyography (EMG) sensor, an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, It may include an IR (infrared) sensor, an iris sensor, and/or a fingerprint sensor. The sensor module 240 may further include a control circuit for controlling one or more sensors included therein. In some embodiments, the electronic device 201 further includes a processor configured to control the sensor module 240, either as part of the processor 210 or separately, so that while the processor 210 is in a sleep state, The sensor module 240 may be controlled.

The input device 250 may include, for example, a touch panel 252 , a (digital) pen sensor 254 , a key 256 , or an ultrasonic input device 258 . The touch panel 252 may use at least one of, for example, a capacitive type, a pressure-sensitive type, an infrared type, or an ultrasonic type. Also, the touch panel 252 may further include a control circuit. The touch panel 252 may further include a tactile layer to provide a tactile response to the user. The (digital) pen sensor 254 may be, for example, part of a touch panel or may include a separate recognition sheet. Keys 256 may include, for example, physical buttons, optical keys, or keypads. The ultrasonic input device 258 may detect ultrasonic waves generated from an input tool through a microphone (eg, the microphone 288) and check data corresponding to the detected ultrasonic waves.

The display 260 (eg, the display 160) may include a panel 262, a hologram device 264, a projector 266, and/or a control circuit for controlling them. Panel 262 may be implemented to be flexible, transparent, or wearable, for example. The panel 262 may include the touch panel 252 and one or more modules. According to one embodiment, the panel 262 may include a pressure sensor (or force sensor) capable of measuring the strength of a user's touch. The pressure sensor may be implemented integrally with the touch panel 252 or may be implemented as one or more sensors separate from the touch panel 252 . The hologram device 264 may display a 3D image in the air using interference of light. The projector 266 may display an image by projecting light onto a screen. The screen may be located inside or outside the electronic device 201 , for example. Interface 270 may include, for example, HDMI 272, USB 274, optical interface 276, or D-sub (D-subminiature) 278. Interface 270 may be included in, for example, communication interface 170 shown in FIG. 1 . Additionally or alternatively, the interface 270 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, an SD card/multi-media card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association (IrDA) compliant interface. there is.

The audio module 280 may, for example, convert a sound and an electrical signal in both directions. At least some components of the audio module 280 may be included in the input/output interface 145 shown in FIG. 1 , for example. The audio module 280 may process sound information input or output through, for example, the speaker 282, the receiver 284, the earphone 286, or the microphone 288. The camera module 291 is, for example, a device capable of capturing still images and moving images, and according to one embodiment, one or more image sensors (eg, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, and an image signal processor (ISP) , or a flash (eg, LED or xenon lamp, etc.). The power management module 295 may manage power of the electronic device 201 , for example. According to one embodiment, the power management module 295 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger IC, or a battery or fuel gauge. A PMIC may have a wired and/or wireless charging method. The wireless charging method includes, for example, a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or an electromagnetic wave method, and may further include an additional circuit for wireless charging, for example, a coil loop, a resonance circuit, or a rectifier. there is. The battery gauge may measure, for example, the remaining capacity of the battery 296, voltage, current, or temperature during charging. Battery 296 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery and/or a solar cell.

The indicator 297 may indicate a specific state of the electronic device 201 or a part thereof (eg, the processor 210), for example, a booting state, a message state, or a charging state. The motor 298 may convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations and generate vibrations or haptic effects. The electronic device 201 is, for example, a mobile TV support device capable of processing media data according to standards such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or mediaFlo ^TM (e.g., : GPU) may be included. Each of the components described in this document may be composed of one or more components, and the name of the corresponding component may vary depending on the type of electronic device. In various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201) is configured as a single entity by omitting some components, further including additional components, or combining some of the components. The functions of the previous corresponding components may be performed identically.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure shows and describes a bar type electronic device, but is not limited thereto. For example, the antenna device may also be applied to electronic devices having various rotation methods including a first body and a second body rotatably installed in the first body.

3A and 3B are front and rear perspective views of an electronic device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , a display 301 may be installed on the front surface 3001 of the electronic device 300 . A speaker device 302 for receiving the other party's voice may be installed above the display 301 . A microphone device 303 may be installed below the display 301 to transmit the electronic device user's voice to the other party. According to one embodiment, the display 301 may include a touch screen device including a touch sensor. According to one embodiment, the display may include a pressure-responsive touch screen device including a touch sensor and a force sensor responsive to touch pressure.

According to various embodiments, components for performing various functions of the electronic device 300 may be disposed around where the speaker device 302 is installed. Components may include at least one sensor module 304 . The sensor module 304 may include, for example, at least one of an illuminance sensor (eg, an optical sensor), a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor. According to one embodiment, the component may include a camera device 305 . According to one embodiment, the part may include an LED indicator 306 for recognizing state information of the electronic device 300 to a user. According to an embodiment, components may also be disposed on the rear surface 3002 of the electronic device 300 . According to one embodiment, the component may include at least one of another camera device 307 , various sensor modules (eg, a heart rate sensor, an illuminance sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, etc.) and a lighting device 308 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a housing 310 made of metal. According to one embodiment, the housing 310 may be disposed extending to the edge of the electronic device 300 and the rear surface of the electronic device 300 extending from the edge. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the housing 310 is defined as the thickness of the electronic device along the edge of the electronic device 300 and may be formed in a loop shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and the housing 310 may be formed in a way that contributes to at least a portion of the thickness of the electronic device 300 . According to one embodiment, the housing 310 may be arranged in such a way that the first side member 311, the second side member 312, the third side member 313 and the fourth side member 314 extend. there is. According to one embodiment, the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 are part of the housing 310 and extend along the edge of the conductive plate 315 disposed over the entire area of the rear surface 3002. It can be. According to one embodiment, the housing 310 surrounds the conductive plate 315 when viewed from the upper side of the rear surface 3002 of the electronic device 300, and from the first side member 311 to the fourth side member ( 314 may include a non-conductive strip 316 extending along. According to one embodiment, the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 and the conductive plate 315 may be integrally formed by the non-conductive strip 316 . According to one embodiment, the non-conductive strip 316 may be coupled to the housing 310 made of metal by insert molding. However, it is not limited thereto, and the non-conductive strip 316 may be coupled to the housing 310 made of metal by a mechanical assembly method.

According to various embodiments, all or at least a portion of the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 of the housing 310 are electrically disconnected from the conductive plate 315 by the non-conductive strip 316. state can be maintained. Further, according to one embodiment, at least one side member among the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 of the housing 310 is electrically connected to each other by a non-conductive strip 316 at at least one position. It can be configured to be separated into. For example, if a part of the non-conductive strip 316 is disposed extending in the direction of the side member in two areas having a predetermined interval on at least one side member of the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314, the corresponding The side members may remain segmented into unit members. According to one embodiment, a part of the non-conductive strip 316 disposed along the rim of the conductive plate 315 extends toward the side member, so that the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 are formed in various ways. can be divided into numbers. According to one embodiment, the housing 310 includes a first protrusion 3161 extending from the non-conductive strip 316 toward the second side member 312 and a fourth side member 314 extending from the non-conductive strip 316. It can be divided into two by the second protrusion 3162 extending in the direction. However, it is not limited thereto, and the housing 310 may be multi-divided into two or more divisional unit members according to the number of protrusions. According to one embodiment, it is preferable that the protruding portion is formed of the same material as the non-conductive strip 316, but is not limited thereto. For example, an additional non-conductive member for dividing the housing 310 made of metal may be replaced with the protrusion.

According to various embodiments, at least one side member of the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314 having at least a partial area electrically disconnected by the non-conductive strip 316 may operate as an antenna radiator. . According to one embodiment, each of the side members 311, 312, 313, and 314 may be implemented to operate in at least one desired frequency band by appropriately designing a feeding location and/or a grounding location.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3B , the non-conductive strip 316 disposed along the edge of the rear surface 3002 of the electronic device 300 is visually confirmed, but is not limited thereto. For example, the upper surfaces of at least one side member of the first side member 311 to the fourth side member 314, the conductive plate 315, the non-conductive strip 316, and each of the protrusions 3161 and 3162 are opaque. A layer may be applied so that the entire housing may be made of a single material.

According to various embodiments, even if most of the rear surface 3002 of the electronic device 300 is replaced with the conductive plate 315, a slit formed in at least a portion along the edge and/or a non-conductive strip 316 filled in the slit ), the side members 311, 312, 313, and 314 may operate as antenna radiators. The entire area of the rear surface 3002 of the electronic device 300 is made up of the conductive plate 315 (eg, metal), thereby contributing to reinforcing rigidity and improving the external design of the electronic device 300 .

4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 may be similar to the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B or may be another embodiment of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 400 includes a housing 410, a battery 421 disposed inside the housing 410, and at least one board 420 (eg, a main board and/or a sub board). , the bracket 430, the display 440 and the window 460 may be included.

According to various embodiments, the housing 410 includes a first side member 411, a second side member 412, and a third side member along the edge of the conductive plate 415 disposed on most of the rear surface 4002. The member 413 and the fourth side member 414 may be formed to extend. According to one embodiment, a non-conductive strip 416 may be interposed in at least a partial area along the edge of the conductive plate 415 . The non-conductive strip 416 may protrude toward the side members to electrically insulate the side members. According to one embodiment, the housing 410 includes a first protrusion 4161 extending from the non-conductive strip 416 toward the second side member 412 and a fourth side member 414 extending from the non-conductive strip 416. It can be divided into two by the second protrusion 4162 extending in the direction.

According to various embodiments, the side members 411, 412, 413, and 414 divided into respective regions by the non-conductive strip 416 and the protrusions 4161 and 4162 may be used as at least one antenna radiator. there is. According to one embodiment, the board 420 may include a wireless communication circuit, and at least one area of the side members 411, 412, 413, and 414 is electrically connected from the wireless communication circuit, thereby corresponding The side members 411, 412, 413, and 414 may be used as antenna radiators operating in at least one frequency band. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the conductive plate 415 and/or the side members 411 , 412 , 413 , and 414 may be electrically connected to a ground region of the substrate 420 . According to one embodiment, when the board 420 is assembled to the housing 410, a connection pad (eg, a power supply pad and/or a ground pad) of the board 420 is naturally attached to a connection piece protruding from the housing 410. Can be configured to contact. However, it is not limited thereto, and the substrate 420 and the housing 410 may be electrically connected by a separate electrical connection member (eg, a C-clip, conductive tape, conductive pad, etc.).

According to various embodiments, the bracket 430 may be formed of a non-conductive material (eg, synthetic resin), a conductive material (eg, metal), or a combination of a non-conductive material and a conductive material (eg, mechanical assembly or injection). there is. When assembled, bracket 430 may be electrically connected to a ground area of board 420 . According to one embodiment, the encoded 450 includes, but is not limited to, a key button (eg, a home button) protruding from the outer surface of the window 460 . For example, the key button may include key buttons that are exposed to the outside of the electronic device 400 and perform various functions (eg, a volume control function, a wake-up function, etc.).

Hereinafter, configurations of housings according to various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

5A is a configuration diagram of a housing according to various embodiments of the present invention. 5B is a configuration diagram of a housing to which a non-conductive strip according to various embodiments of the present invention is applied.

The housing 510 of FIGS. 5A and 5B is similar to the housing 310 of FIG. 3A or the housing 410 of FIG. 4 , or may be another embodiment of a housing.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , the housing 510 is shown as viewed from the top of the rear surface 5102 . According to one embodiment, the housing 510 has a substantially rectangular shape and a front surface facing in a first direction, a substantially rectangular shape and a rear surface 5102 facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a front surface and It may include a first side member 511, a second side member 512, a third side member 513, and a fourth side member 514 that surround the space between the rear surfaces 5102 together. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rear surface 5102 or the side members 511, 512, 513, and 514 may be formed of a conductive material.

According to various embodiments, at least one slit 5101 - 1 or 5101 - 2 separated from the side surfaces 511 , 512 , 513 , and 514 may be formed along an edge of the conductive plate 515 . According to one embodiment, the housing 510 includes a first conductive connection portion 5151 electrically connecting a portion of the first side member 511 to the conductive plate 515 and a portion of the third side member 513. A second conductive connector 5152 electrically connected to the conductive plate 515 may be included. Accordingly, in the housing 510, the conductive plate 515 and the side members 511, 512, 513, and 514 are physically separated from each other in the overall area by the slits 5101-1 and 5101-2, but , It may be formed in a form connected by the first and second conductive connection portions 5151 and 5152. According to one embodiment, the slits 5101-1 and 5101-2 are first and second conductive materials that physically connect the first and third side members 511 and 513 and the metal plate 515, respectively. It may be divided into two slits (eg, a first slit 5101-1 and a second slit 5101-2) by the connecting portions 5151 and 5152.

According to various embodiments, the housing 510 includes a first segment portion 5121 formed to divide the second side member 512 along the second slit 5101-2, and the first slit 5101-1. ) may include a second segmental portion 5141 formed to divide the fourth side member 5141 along. According to one embodiment, the slits 5101-1 and 5101-2 and the first and second segment portions 5121 and 5141 may be filled with a non-conductive strip 516 as shown in FIG. 5B. . According to one embodiment, at least one of the side members 511 , 512 , 513 , and 514 includes at least one connection piece 5153 , 5154 , and 5155 protruding in an inner direction of the housing 510 (eg, toward the conductive plate). , 5156). According to one embodiment, the connection pieces 5153, 5154, 5155, and 5156 are contacts of the power supply pieces 5153 and 5155 and the board to be electrically connected to the power supply of the substrate disposed inside the housing 510. It may include ground pieces 5154 and 5156 for electrical connection to the branch. According to one embodiment, the power supply pieces 5153 and 5155 may protrude while maintaining an electrically insulated state from the conductive plate 515, and the ground pieces 5154 and 5156 may be physically connected to the conductive plate 515. may be connected to

According to various embodiments, the first and second conductive connection parts 5151 and 5152 and the connection pieces 5153, 5154, 5155, and 5156 form a conductive plate 515 when viewed from the top of the rear surface 5102 of the housing 510. When the non-conductive strip 516 is formed lower than the first and second segment portions 5121 and 5141 and the slits 5101-1 and 5101-2, the first and second conductive connection portions 5151 and 5152 ) and the connecting pieces 5153 , 5154 , 5155 , and 5156 may not be visually exposed on the rear surface 5102 of the housing 510 .

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5B, the housing 510 is filled in the first segment portion 5121 formed on the second side member 512, extends from the non-conductive strip 516, and interface connector A first protrusion 5161 having a port hole 5163 for accommodating a port may be included. According to one embodiment, the housing 510 may include a second protrusion 5162 filled in the fourth segment 5141 formed on the fourth side member 514 and extending from the non-conductive strip 516. there is. According to one embodiment, the second side member 512 may be divided by the first protrusion 5161, and the fourth side member 514 may be divided by the second protrusion 5162.

FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the line A-A' direction of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the first side member 511 and the third side member 513 are formed along the edge of the conductive plate 515. At least a partial area may be physically or electrically separated by the first slit 5101-1 having a certain width, and a non-conductive strip may be filled in the corresponding slit 5101-1.

FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5A viewed from the line B-B' direction according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the first side member 511 is connected to the conductive plate by the first electrical connection member 5151, and the third side member 511 is connected to the conductive plate by a first electrical connection member 5151. The member 513 may be connected to the conductive plate 515 by a second electrical connection member 5152 . According to one embodiment, the first and second conductive connectors 5151 and 5152 are formed as seating grooves 5103 and 5104 having a lower surface than the upper surface of the conductive plate 515, so that the non-conductive strip is formed through the slits 5101. -1, 5101-2), when viewed from the rear side of the housing 510, a closed-loop non-conductive strip may be formed seamlessly along the edge of the conductive plate 515. This can improve the aesthetics of the appearance of the electronic device, or lead to smooth application of an opaque coating layer or a transparent coating layer that can be applied thereon.

FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C′ of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present invention, and a connection piece 5156 may protrude from the first side member 511 toward the inside of the housing 510. . The connection piece 5156 may be electrically connected to the substrate 520 without being connected to the conductive plate 515 . However, it is not limited thereto, and the connection piece 5156 may be formed to be physically connected to the conductive plate 515 electrically connected to the ground area of the substrate 520 .

6D is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a side member is electrically connected to a substrate according to various embodiments of the present invention, and a first side member 511 and a substrate 520 are connected through a flexible electrical connection member 522. can be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the flexible electrical connection member 522 may include a C-clip, conductive tape, or conductive pad.

7A is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a non-conductive strip is applied to a slit of a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7B is a view illustrating a coupling operation between a connection piece of a housing and a non-conductive strip according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7C is a diagram illustrating a coupling relationship of non-conductive strips near an interface connector port according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The housing 710 of FIGS. 7A-7C is similar to the housing 310 of FIG. 3A , the housing 410 of FIG. 4 , or the housing 510 of FIGS. 5A-6D , or may be another embodiment of a housing.

7A and 7B are perspective views of the front of the housing viewed from above. According to one embodiment, at least one connection piece extending inward (towards the conductive plate) in some areas of the second side member 712 and the first and third side members 711 and 713 of the housing 710 7153, 7155, 7154, 7156) and the non-conductive strip 716 are illustrated, but are not limited thereto. For example, at least one connection piece (7153, 7155, 7154, 7156) is opposite to the remaining regions of the first and third side members 711 and 713 of the housing 710 and the second side member 712. It may also extend from the region of the fourth side member (not shown) disposed in the direction.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , the housing 710 includes a conductive plate 715 including most of the rear surface 7101 and a first side member 711 formed along the edge of the conductive plate 715. , including the second side member 712 and the third side member 713, and between the conductive plate 715 and the first side member 711, the second side member 712 and the third side member 713 It may include a non-conductive strip 716 filled in the slit 7102 of the. According to one embodiment, the first side member 711, the second side member 712, and the third side member 713 are connected pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, 7156) may be included. According to one embodiment, the connection pieces 7153 , 7154 , 7155 , and 7156 may be electrically connected to a substrate disposed inside the housing 710 . According to one embodiment, the connection pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 may include power supply pieces or ground pieces for the side members 711, 712, and 713 used as antenna radiators.

According to various embodiments, the connecting pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 may be joined together when the non-conductive strip 716 is ejected. According to one embodiment, the connecting pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 are extensions extending from the non-conductive strip 716 in a manner that wraps around each connecting piece 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 to extend its length. Pieces 7163, 7164, 7165, and 7166 may be formed. The lengths of the connection pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 in the inward direction may be limited according to a processing method (eg, CNC cutting). For example, when using the CNC cutting method, the connecting pieces 7153 , 7154 , 7155 , and 7156 may extend inward only to the width of the slit 7102 of the housing 710 . In order to extend beyond the width of the slit 7102 of the housing 710, extension pieces 7163, 7164, 7165, and 7166 integrally formed when the non-conductive strip 716 is ejected are disposed, and conductive connection pads ( 720) may be attached. According to one embodiment, the connection pieces 7153, 7154, 7155, and 7156 protruding inward from the side members 711, 712, and 713 in such a way that the conductive connection pad 720 contacts the corresponding connection portion of the board. It may be electrically connected to the substrate.

Referring to FIG. 7C , the housing 710 may include a non-conductive strip 716 disposed between the conductive plate 715 and the second side member 712 . According to one embodiment, the non-conductive strip 716 may include a first protrusion 7161 protruding toward the second side member. According to one embodiment, since the non-conductive strip 716 is maintained in a state in which the non-conductive strip 716 is segmented by the extended first protrusion 7161, the second side member 712 made of a metal material may partially have weak rigidity. To reinforce rigidity, at least one reinforcing piece 7121 of the second side member 712 may extend in the direction of the non-conductive strip 716 near the first protrusion 7161 . When the non-conductive strip 716 is inserted and injected into the interface connector port 730 from the second side member 712 by the reinforcing piece 7121, rigidity near the first protrusion 7161 may be reinforced.

8 is a diagram illustrating an electrical connection relationship between a housing used as an antenna radiator and a substrate according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 810 of FIG. 8 is similar to the housing 310 of FIG. 3A, the housing 410 of FIG. 4, the housing 510 of FIGS. 5A to 6D, or the housing 710 of FIGS. 7A to 7C, or a housing may be another embodiment of

Referring to FIG. 8 , when viewed from the rear, the housing 810 includes a metal plate 815 occupying most of the rear surface, a first side member 811 disposed in a manner surrounding the rim of the metal plate 815, and a first side member 811. A second side member 812 , a third side member 813 , and a fourth side member 814 may be included.

According to various embodiments, the housing 810 surrounds most of the rim of the conductive plate 815 when viewed from the top of the rear surface 8101 of the electronic device, and extends from the first side member 811 to the fourth side member. and a non-conductive strip 816 extending along 814. According to one embodiment, the non-conductive strip 816 may be coupled to the housing 810 made of metal by insert molding. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the non-conductive strip 816 may be coupled to the housing 810 made of metal by a mechanical assembling method.

According to one embodiment, the housing 810 includes a first conductive connection portion 8151 electrically connecting a portion of the first side member 811 to the conductive plate 815 and a portion of the third side member 813. A second conductive connector 8152 electrically connected to the conductive plate 815 may be included. In the housing 810, the conductive plate 815 and the side members 811, 812, 813, and 814 are physically separated in the overall area by the slit, but the first and second conductive connection parts 8151 and 8152 It can be formed in a form connected by.

According to various embodiments, all or at least partial areas of the first side member 811 to the fourth side member 814 of the housing 810 are electrically disconnected from the conductive plate 815 by the non-conductive strip 816. state can be maintained. According to one embodiment, at least one side member of the first side member 811 to the fourth side member 814 of the housing 810 is electrically separated from each other by a non-conductive strip 816 at at least one location. It can be configured so that For example, if a part of the non-conductive strip 816 is disposed extending in the direction of the side member in two areas having a predetermined interval on at least one side member of the first side member 811 to the fourth side member 814, the corresponding The side member may be separated into electrically isolated parts. According to one embodiment, a portion of the non-conductive strip 816 disposed along the edge of the conductive plate 815 extends toward the side member, so that the first side member 811 to the fourth side member 814 are formed in plurality. It can be separated into several parts.

According to various embodiments, the housing 810 includes a first protrusion 8161 extending from the non-conductive strip 816 toward the second side member 812 and a fourth side member 814 extending from the non-conductive strip 816. It can be separated into two parts by the second protrusion 8162 extending in the direction. However, it is not limited thereto, and the housing 810 may be multi-divided into two or more parts according to the number of protrusions. According to one embodiment, it is preferable that the protruding portion is formed of the same material as the non-conductive strip 816, but is not limited thereto. For example, an additional non-conductive member for dividing the housing 810 made of metal may be replaced with the protrusion.

According to various embodiments, the side members 811, 812, 813, and 814 of the housing 810 are segmented by the non-conductive strip 816 and the first and second protrusions 8161 and 8162 at a plurality of positions. Power may be supplied and operated as a plurality of antenna units R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6. According to one embodiment, the left area of the second side member 812 segmented by the first protrusion 8161 may operate as the first antenna part R1 together with a partial area of the first side member 811 . According to one embodiment, the right side area of the second side member 812 segmented by the first protrusion 8161 may operate as the second antenna unit R2 together with a partial area of the third side member 813 . According to one embodiment, the left area of the fourth side member 814 segmented by the second protrusion 8162 may operate as the third antenna unit R3 together with a partial area of the first side member 811 . According to an embodiment, the right side area of the fourth side member 814 segmented by the second protrusion 8162 may operate as the fourth antenna unit R4 along with a partial area of the third side member 813 . According to one embodiment, a part of the first side member 811 may operate as the fifth antenna unit R5 separately from the third antenna unit R3. According to one embodiment, a part of the third side member 813 may be operated as the sixth antenna unit R6 separately from the fourth antenna unit R4.

According to various embodiments, each of the antenna units R1 , R2 , R3 , R4 , R5 , and R6 has at least a portion of each of the side members 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 in a non-conductive strip region in which conductive connection parts do not exist. may be electrically connected (eg, powered and/or grounded) to the substrate 820 . According to one embodiment, each of the antenna units R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 may operate in at least one band. According to one embodiment, the first antenna unit R1 may be operated in low band and mid band, or in low band and high band. According to one embodiment, the second antenna unit R2 may be operated in mid band and high band. According to one embodiment, the third antenna unit R3 may be operated in low band, mid band, and high band. According to one embodiment, the fourth antenna unit R4 may operate in GPS, mid band, and WiFi1 bands. According to one embodiment, the fifth antenna unit R5 may be operated in high band (4 MIMO). According to one embodiment, the sixth antenna unit R6 may operate in the WiFi2 band. According to one embodiment, each antenna unit may be operated complementarily or individually.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna unit R1 protrudes from the second side member 812 toward the inside of the housing 810, and the first antenna unit R1 is electrically connected to the first feeding unit 821 of the substrate 820. The power feeding piece 8121 and the first grounding piece 8111 protruding from the first side member 811 toward the inside of the housing 810 and electrically connected to the first grounding part 827 of the substrate 820 can include According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the first feeding piece 8121 and the first grounding piece 8111 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a first feeding piece 8121 and a first grounding piece ( 8111), and may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, the first feeding piece 8121 disposed on the second side member 812 is an electrical path 8211 electrically connected to the first feeding portion 821 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the housing 810 made of metal in the electrical path 8211 to prevent electric shock and discharge static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8212 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8213 for tuning the first antenna unit R1 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the first ground piece 8111 spaced apart from the first feed piece 8121 at a predetermined interval and disposed on the first side member 811 is the first ground portion 827 of the substrate 820. It may be electrically connected to an electrical path 8271 (eg, a pattern formed on a substrate and a conductive pad) that is electrically connected to the substrate. According to one embodiment, since the board 820 has a configuration in direct electrical contact with the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8271, an electric shock prevention circuit 8272 ( Example: a capacitor) may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna unit R1 is connected to the substrate 820 through the first feed piece 8121 of the second side member 812 and through the first ground piece 8111 of the first side member 811. ) can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation current path (region ① in FIG. 8) in the form of being grounded.

9A to 9C are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics according to a hand effect of the first antenna unit of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , it can be seen that even in the case of a left hand phantom or a right hand phantom, radiation characteristics compared to radiation characteristics in free space are not significantly deteriorated. According to one embodiment, when the first antenna unit operates in the low band and the mid band, transmission/reception signal processing (Tx/Rx) can be smoothly performed in the low band, and reception signal processing (Rx) can be smoothly performed in the mid band. can According to one embodiment, when the first antenna unit operates in the low band and the high band, transmission/reception signal processing (Tx/Rx) can be smoothly performed in the low band, and reception signal processing (Rx) can be smoothly performed in the high band. can

According to various embodiments, the first antenna unit may be implemented to operate in a desired frequency band by adjusting an electrical length between the first feed piece and the first ground piece. For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, if the electrical length between the first feeding piece and the first grounding piece of the first antenna is relatively short, the operating frequency band is moved from a low frequency band to a relatively high frequency band. Able to know.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a switching unit disposed in the first antenna unit of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8 , a switching unit 840 may be further disposed in the above-described radiation path of the first antenna unit. According to one embodiment, the operating frequency band of the first antenna unit R1 may be changed according to the switching operation of the switching unit 840 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , the switching unit 840 includes a switch 841 operating under the control of a controller (eg, a processor) of an electronic device, and at least one first element 842 commonly connected to the switch 841. ) and at least one second element 843. According to one embodiment, the control unit of the electronic device may control the switch 841 to selectively and electrically connect the first element 842 or the second element 843 . According to one embodiment, the control unit of the electronic device may change the operating frequency band of the first antenna unit R1 by selecting the first element 842 or the second element 843 . According to one embodiment, the first element 842 may include at least one inductor having a predetermined inductance value. According to one embodiment, the second element 843 may include at least one capacitor having a predetermined capacitance value. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the electronic device may actively change the operating frequency band of the first antenna unit according to surrounding conditions by disposing a tunable IC in the above-described radiation path of the first antenna unit instead of the switching unit.

11 and 12 are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics of the first antenna unit according to the operation of the switching unit of FIGS. 8 and 10 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the first antenna unit is electrically switched with the first element by the switching unit, the first antenna unit can be operated in low band and mid band.

As shown in FIG. 12 , when the first antenna unit is electrically switched with the second element by the switching unit, the operating frequency band of the first antenna unit may be changed to operate in mid band and high band.

Referring to FIG. 8 , according to various embodiments, the second antenna unit R2 protrudes from the second side member 812 toward the inside of the housing 810 and is connected to the second feeding unit 822 of the substrate 820. The second feed piece 8122 electrically connected to the second feeder 8122 and the third side member 813 protrude toward the inside of the housing 810 and are electrically connected to the second ground portion 830 of the substrate 820. A ground piece 8131 may be included. According to one embodiment, the board 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the second feed piece 8122 and the second ground piece 8131 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a second feeding piece 8122 and a second grounding piece ( 8131), and may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, the second feed piece 8122 disposed on the second side member 812 is an electrical path 8221 electrically connected to the second feed portion 822 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, since the substrate 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the housing 810 made of metal in the electrical path 8221, there is a function for preventing electric shock and discharging static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8222 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8223 for tuning the second antenna unit R2 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the second ground piece 8131 spaced apart from the second feed piece 8122 at a predetermined interval and disposed on the third side member 813 is the second ground portion 830 of the substrate 820. It may be electrically connected to an electrical path 8301 (eg, a pattern formed on a substrate and a conductive pad) that is electrically connected to. According to one embodiment, since the board 820 has a configuration in direct electrical contact with the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8301, an electric shock prevention circuit 8302 for preventing electric shock and discharging static electricity ( Example: a capacitor) may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna unit R2 passes through the second feed piece 8122 of the second side member 812 and through the second ground piece 8131 of the third side member 813. ) can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation current path (region ② in FIG. 8) in the form of being grounded.

According to various embodiments, the third antenna unit R3 protrudes from the fourth side member 814 toward the inside of the housing 810 and is electrically connected to the third feeding unit 823 of the substrate 820. The power feeding piece 8141 and the third grounding piece 8112 protruding from the first side member 811 toward the inside of the housing 810 and electrically connected to the third grounding part 828 of the substrate 820 can include According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the third feed piece 8141 and the third ground piece 8112 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a third power supply piece 8141 and a third ground piece ( 8112), and may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, the third feed piece 8141 disposed on the fourth side member 814 is an electrical path 8231 electrically connected to the third feed portion 823 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the housing 810 made of metal in the electrical path 8231 to prevent electric shock and discharge static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8232 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8233 for tuning the third antenna unit R3 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the third ground piece 8112 spaced apart from the third feed piece 8141 at a regular interval and disposed on the first side member 811 is connected to the third ground portion 828 of the substrate 820. It may be electrically connected to an electrical path 8281 (eg, a pattern formed on a substrate and a conductive pad). According to one embodiment, since the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8281, an electric shock prevention circuit 8282 ( Example: a capacitor) may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the third antenna unit R3 passes through the third feed piece 8141 of the fourth side member 814 and through the third ground piece 8112 of the first side member 811 to the substrate 820. ) can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation current path (region ③ in FIG. 8) in the form of being grounded.

According to various embodiments, the fourth antenna unit R4 protrudes from the fourth side member 814 toward the inside of the housing 810 and is electrically connected to the fourth feeding unit 824 of the substrate 820. The power feeding piece 8142 and the fourth grounding piece 8132 protruding from the third side member 813 toward the inside of the housing 810 and electrically connected to the fourth grounding part 829 of the substrate 820 can include According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the fourth feeding piece 8142 and the fourth grounding piece 8132 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a fourth power supply piece 8142 and a fourth ground piece ( 8132), and may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, the fourth feed piece 8142 disposed on the fourth side member 814 is an electrical path 8241 electrically connected to the fourth feed portion 824 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the board 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the housing 810 made of metal in the electrical path 8241 to prevent electric shock and discharge static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8242 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8243 for tuning the fourth antenna unit R4 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the fourth ground piece 8132 spaced apart from the fourth feed piece 8142 at a predetermined interval and disposed on the third side member 813 is connected to the fourth ground portion 829 of the substrate 820. It may be electrically connected to an electrical path 8291 (eg, a pattern formed on a substrate and a conductive pad). According to one embodiment, since the board 820 has a configuration in direct electrical contact with the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8291, an electric shock prevention circuit 8292 ( Example: a capacitor) may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the fourth antenna unit R4 passes through the fourth feeding piece 8142 of the fourth side member 814 and through the fourth ground piece 8132 of the third side member 813 to the substrate 820. ) can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation current path (region ④ in FIG. 8) in the form of being grounded.

According to various embodiments, the fifth antenna unit R5 protrudes from the first side member 811 toward the inside of the housing 810 and is electrically connected to the fifth feeding unit 825 of the substrate 820. A feed piece 8113 may be included. According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the fifth feeding piece 8113. According to an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a fifth feeding piece 8113 and a flexible electrical connection member. It may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through.

According to various embodiments, the fifth feed piece 8113 disposed on the first side member 811 is an electrical path 8251 electrically connected to the fifth feed portion 825 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8251 to prevent electric shock and discharge static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8252 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8253 for tuning the fifth antenna unit R5 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the fifth antenna unit R5 has a configuration in which only the fifth feeding piece 8113 of the first side member 811 feeds the substrate, and has an electrical length of λ/2 from the fifth feeding piece 8113. It can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation path (area ⑤ in FIG. 8) to have.

According to various embodiments, the sixth antenna unit R6 protrudes from the third side member 813 toward the inside of the housing 810 and is electrically connected to the sixth power supply unit 826 of the substrate 820. A feed piece 8133 may be included. According to one embodiment, the substrate 820 may be directly electrically connected to the housing 810 through the sixth feeding piece 8133. According to one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, a conductive tape, a conductive pad, etc.), and the substrate 820 includes a sixth power supply piece 8133 and a flexible electrical connection member. It may be electrically connected to the housing 810 through.

According to various embodiments, the sixth feed piece 8133 disposed on the third side member 813 is an electrical path 8261 electrically connected to the sixth feed portion 826 of the substrate 820 (eg, the substrate patterns and conductive pads formed on the surface) and may be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the board 820 has a configuration in which the substrate 820 directly electrically contacts the metal housing 810 in the electrical path 8261 to prevent electric shock and discharge static electricity (ESD; electro-static discharge). ) may further include a circuit 8262 for preventing electric shock and a matching circuit 8263 for tuning the sixth antenna unit R6 to a desired frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the sixth antenna unit R6 has a configuration in which only the sixth feeding piece 8133 of the third side member 813 feeds the substrate 820, and the power is λ/2 from the sixth feeding piece 8133. It can be operated as an antenna radiator including a radiation path (region ⑥ in FIG. 8) having an electrical length.

According to various embodiments, the substrate 820 may have additional ground protrusions 831, 832, 833, and 834 for ground reinforcement with a metal plate adjacent to each ground portion 827, 828, 829, and 830. can According to one embodiment, the ground protrusions may be formed extending from the metal plate, or a flexible electrical connection member (eg, a C clip, etc.) may be applied.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna unit R2 to the sixth antenna unit R6 may include a switching unit and/or a tunable IC (not shown) added for the purpose of changing an operating frequency band or extending a bandwidth. According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes six or more antenna units by additionally disposing a plurality of power feeders and grounders if space is allowed for each of the side members 811, 812, 813, and 814 of the housing 810. may be implemented to do so.

13A and 13B are graphs illustrating radiation characteristics of a housing divided into four segments by non-conductive strips according to various embodiments of the present invention and each antenna unit accordingly.

Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B , a state in which four segmental portions and a protrusion from which a non-conductive strip is extended is applied to each segmental portion to show a divided state. The non-conductive strip and the protrusion are omitted, and only a pair of segmented portions respectively formed on the second side member and the fourth side member of the housing are shown.

According to various embodiments, the housing 1310 includes a first side member 1311, a second side member 1312, a third side member 1313, and a fourth side member 1314 so as to be extended in a relatively rectangular shape. can include According to one embodiment, each of the side members 1311, 1312, 1313, and 1314 may be arranged to extend along the edge of the metal plate occupying most of the central area. A non-conductive strip may be interposed between the metal plate and at least a portion of the side member. According to one embodiment, at least a partial region of at least one of the side members may be electrically or physically connected by at least one conductive connection part.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 1312 may be divided into three unit members by a pair of segmental parts 13121 and 13122 . The fourth side member 1314 may also be divided into three unit members by a pair of segmental parts 13141 and 13142. According to one embodiment, the side members 1311 , 1312 , 1313 , and 1314 of the housing 1310 may be divided into 4 parts by the four segmental parts 13121 , 13122 , 13141 , and 13142 . Each of the divided unit members may be electrically connected to the corresponding feeding parts 1321 , 1322 , 1323 , 1324 , 1325 , and 1326 of the substrate 1320 in at least one region. Since these electrical connection relationships are the same as or similar to the configuration of FIG. 8 described above, they will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the left region of the second side member 1312 segmented by the first segmental portion 13121 is a low band (as shown in FIG. 13B together with a partial region of the third side member 1313). LB) and mid band (MB). According to one embodiment, the right region of the second side member 1312 segmented by the second segmental portion 13122 is a mid band as shown in FIG. 13B together with a partial region of the first side member 1311 MB) and high band (HB). According to one embodiment, the left region of the fourth side member 1314 segmented by the third segmental portion 13141 is a low band (as shown in FIG. 13B together with a partial region of the third side member 1313). LB), mid band (MB) and high band (HB). According to one embodiment, at least a partial region of the third side member 1313 may be powered at a suitable location and operate in a high band (HB) having an electrical length of λ/2. The right area of the fourth side member 1314 segmented by the fourth segmental portion 13142 together with a partial area of the first side member 1311 has a GPS band, mid band (MB) and It can operate in WiFi1 band. According to one embodiment, the unit member 1316 disposed at the center of the fourth side member 1314 divided by the third segment 13141 and the fourth segment 13142 is as shown in FIG. 13B. , can operate in the WiFi2 band.

According to various embodiments, the unit member 1315 disposed in the center of the second side member 1312 divided by the first segment 13121 and the second segment 13122 may operate as a sensor member. . According to one embodiment, the sensor module 1350 under the control of the processor 1360 of the electronic device may be electrically connected to the unit member 1315 operating as a sensor member. Alternatively, the unit member 1315 may be used as an antenna radiator.

According to various embodiments, the sensor module 1350 may be electrically connected to the unit member 1315 that operates as a grip sensor for detecting a grip of an electronic device by a user. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 1350 may include a grip sensor module. According to an embodiment, when the grip sensor is operated by the human body approaching, the processor 1360 determines that the human body is in close proximity to the electronic device, and automatically supplies power to a level that is not harmful to the human body (SAR: Specific Absorption Rate). It can operate to lower to (SAR power limit backoff). According to an embodiment, when the grip sensor operates due to the human body approaching, the processor 1360 determines that the human body approaches the electronic device, and sets the resonant frequency of the antenna device whose performance is degraded to the frequency band in which the electronic device is communicating. The switching member 1340 and/or the tunable IC may be controlled to match. According to one embodiment, when detecting the proximity of a human body, the processor 1360 may use another antenna that does not approach the human body. For example, when a human body approaches an antenna disposed on the lower side (eg, the second side member), the processor does not transmit a signal from the lower antenna of the electronic device and transmits a signal to the upper side (the fourth side member) of the electronic device. The electronic device may be controlled to transmit a signal through the arranged antenna.

According to various embodiments, the unit member 1315 may be used as an electrocardiogram sensor member for checking the heart rate of a human body. According to one embodiment, the unit member 1315 may be used as a temperature sensor member. According to one embodiment, the unit member 1315 may be used as an underwater recognition sensor (immersion recognition sensor) that recognizes that it is underwater by detecting the permittivity of liquid.

14A is a view showing the configuration of a housing in which left and right side members are divided into four segments according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a non-conductive strip is applied to the slit of FIG. 14A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B, the housing 1410 is divided into four segments by forming four segmental parts 14111, 14112, 14131, and 14132, each pair of which is formed on the first side member 1411 and the third side member 1413. state is shown.

According to various embodiments, the housing 1410 may be formed in a relatively rectangular shape, and slits 1401 , 1402 , 1403 , and 1404 are formed along the edge of the conductive plate 1415 when viewed from the top of the rear surface 1405 . It may include a first side member 1411, a second side member 1412, a third side member 1413, and a fourth side member 1414 formed interposed therebetween. According to one embodiment, the first side member 1411 to the fourth side member 1414 of the housing 1410 have at least a portion of the conductive plate 1415 and the conductive plate 1415 by the slits 1401 , 1402 , 1403 , and 1404 . You can stay insulated. According to one embodiment, the first side member 1411 may be electrically or physically connected to the conductive plate 1415 by first and second conductive connection parts 14151 and 14152 spaced at regular intervals. According to one embodiment, the third side member 1413 may be electrically or physically connected to the conductive plate 1415 by the third and fourth conductive connection parts 14153 and 14154 spaced at regular intervals. According to an exemplary embodiment, the conductive plate 1415 includes four slits 1401, 1402, 1403, and 1404 physically along an edge by first, second, third, and fourth conductive connection portions 14151, 14152, 14153, and 14154. ) can be divided into The conductive plate 1415 is physically connected to the side members 1411, 1412, 1413, and 1414 in the area of the slits 1401, 1402, 1403, and 1404 by the four slits 1401, 1402, 1403, and 1404. A certain distance can be maintained. According to an embodiment, the non-conductive strip 1416 may be filled in at least each of the slits 1401 , 1402 , 1403 , and 1404 or the conductive connectors 14151 , 14152 , 14153 , and 14154 by an injection method. The non-conductive strip 1416 may extend and fill each segment 14111 , 14112 , 14131 , and 14132 . According to one embodiment, the non-conductive strip 1416 is filled from the first segment 14111 to the fourth segment 14132 to form the first protrusion 14161, the second protrusion 14162, and the third protrusion 14163. ) and the fourth protrusion 14164 may be respectively formed.

According to various embodiments, at least one of the side members 1411 , 1412 , 1413 , and 1414 may have at least one connecting piece 14121 , 14122 , and 14133 extending toward the metal plate 1415 . . Each of the connection pieces 14121, 14122, and 14133 is electrically connected to a corresponding connection part (eg, a power supply part, a ground part) of a board disposed inside the housing 1410, so that the corresponding side member can be operated as an antenna radiator. can

14C is a diagram illustrating an arrangement relationship between a conductive plate of a housing and a display module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, side members 1411, 1412, 1413, and 1414 having a predetermined thickness and substantially contributing to the side area of the electronic device, and a metal plate contributing to the entire area of the front or rear surface of the electronic device ( 1415), a slit (aka 'U-slit') D2 may be disposed between the edges and filled with a non-conductive strip. Electronic components (eg, a display module) disposed inside the electronic device may be designed not to interfere with the operation of the antenna device by using at least a portion of the non-conductive strip.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a display module 1430 disposed to occupy most of the front surface area (eg, as shown in FIG. 30A). According to one embodiment, the display module 1430 The distance D1 between the side members 1411, 1412, 1413, and 1414 and the distance D2 between the conductive plate 1415 and the side members 1411, 1412, 1413, and 1414 are disposed so as to overlap at least a portion thereof. At least one of the side members of the housing may perform a smooth radiation operation as an antenna radiator.

15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a configuration in which a housing having a two-segment structure according to various embodiments of the present invention is used as an antenna radiator and graphs showing radiation characteristics thereof.

Referring to FIG. 15A , the housing 1510 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1511, a second side member 1512, and a third side member 1513 extend. According to an embodiment, slit regions 1501 , 1502 , and 1503 may be formed between the side members 1511 , 1512 , and 1513 and the conductive plate 1515 in the center. According to one embodiment, a first segmental part 15121 and a second segmental part 15122 spaced apart at regular intervals may be formed at appropriate positions of the second side member 1512 . The slit regions 1501, 1502, and 1503 or the segmental portions 15121 and 15122 may be filled with a non-conductive strip.

According to various embodiments, the slit areas 1501 , 1502 , and 1503 may extend from the first side member 1511 to the second side member 1512 . According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second side member 1512 is divided into unit members by the first and second segment portions 15121 and 15122 and may operate as an antenna radiator. For example, a part of the second side member 1512 is electrically connected to the power supply 1521 of the substrate, and thus has electrical lengths L1 (mid band) and L2 (high band) in the slit regions 1501, 1502, and 1503. band) can be operated as a multi-band antenna radiator operating in a plurality of frequency bands. According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second side member 1512 or the third side member 1513 crosses the slit area 1503 adjacent to the second segment 15122 and connects to the ground portion 1522 of the substrate. can be electrically connected.

As shown in FIG. 15B, when a portion of the second side member 1512 or the third side member 1522 is electrically connected to the ground portion 1522 of the substrate, the antenna radiator has a frequency band of L2 that is relatively It can be seen that it moves to a lower frequency band.

15C and 15D are diagrams showing a configuration in which slits are formed at different positions and a housing having a two-segment structure is used as an antenna radiator according to various embodiments of the present invention and graphs showing radiation characteristics thereof.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 15C , the housing 1510 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1511 , a second side member 1512 , and a third side member 1513 extend. According to an embodiment, slit regions 1501 and 1502 may be formed between the side members 1511 , 1512 , and 1513 and the conductive plate 1515 in the center. According to one embodiment, the slit regions 1501 and 1502 are configured such that the non-conductive strip can be filled up to the segmental portions 15121 and 15122 as described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the slit areas 1501 and 1502 may extend from the first side member 1511 to the second side member 1512 . According to one embodiment, a first segmental part 15121 and a second segmental part 15122 spaced apart at regular intervals may be formed at appropriate positions of the second side member 1512 . According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second side member 1512 is divided into unit members by the first and second segment portions 15121 and 15122 and may operate as an antenna radiator.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 15C, it has a configuration substantially similar to the case of (a) described above, but the slit region 1502 adjacent to the first side member is reduced, and the second side member to the third side member It may include slit regions 1501 and 1503 extending to at least a partial region.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 15D , it can be seen that the operating frequency band of the antenna radiator is changed according to the position or shape (eg, length) of the slit under the same feeding and grounding conditions. For example, in the case of (a), the antenna radiator may operate in the frequency bands of L1 (mid band) and L2 (high band). According to one embodiment, in the case of (b), the antenna radiator may be changed to operate in a frequency band of L1 (high band) and L2 (mid band).

15E is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which a housing having segmental structures on left and side surfaces is used as an antenna radiator according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 15E , the housing 1510 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1511 , a second side member 1512 , and a third side member 1513 extend. According to one embodiment, slit regions 1501 , 1502 , and 1503 may be formed between the side members 1511 , 1512 , and 1513 and the central metal plate 1515 . According to one embodiment, the slit regions 1501 , 1502 , and 1503 may accommodate a non-conductive strip that may be filled up to the segmental portions 15111 and 15131 .

According to various embodiments, the slit areas 1501 , 1502 , and 1503 may extend from the first side member 1511 to the third side member 1503 . According to one embodiment, a first segmented portion 15111 may be formed at an appropriate location of the first side member 1511 . A second segmental portion 15131 may be formed at an appropriate location of the third side member 1513 . According to one embodiment, a portion of the second side member 1512, the first side member 1511, and the third side member 1513 is divided into unit members by the first and second segment portions 15111 and 15131. and can act as an antenna radiator.

According to various embodiments, a partial area of the second side member 1512 is electrically connected to the power feeding part 1524 and the grounding part 1525 of the substrate, thereby providing electrical lengths L1 and L2 in the first slit area 1501. It can be contributed as a multi-band antenna radiator operating in a plurality of frequency bands having. According to one embodiment, the second side member 1512 is coupled by the first segmental portion 15111 and has an electrical length L3 by the first side member 1511 having a second slit region 1502. It can operate in a frequency band. According to one embodiment, the second side member 1512 is coupled by the second segmental portion 15131 and has an electrical length L4 by the third side member 1513 having a third slit region 1503. It can operate in a frequency band.

According to various embodiments, in the above drawing, the housing 1510 is electrically connected to one feeding part 1524 and one grounding part 1525 of the substrate, but is not limited thereto. For example, they may be electrically connected to a plurality of power supply units and/or ground units at different locations and operate in different frequency bands.

16A and 16B are graphs illustrating a configuration in which a housing having a bottom two-segment structure and a configuration in which power is supplied at two positions according to various embodiments of the present invention is used as an antenna radiator and radiation characteristics thereof.

Referring to FIG. 16A , the housing 1610 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1611, a second side member 1612, and a third side member 1613 extend. According to an embodiment, slit regions 1601 and 1602 may be formed between the side members 1611 , 1612 , and 1613 and the conductive plate 1615 in the center. According to one embodiment, the slit regions 1601 and 1602 are configured such that the non-conductive strip can be filled up to the segmental portions 16121 and 16122 as described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the slit areas 1601 , 1602 , and 1603 may extend from the first side member 1611 to the second side member 1612 . According to one embodiment, a first segmental part 16121 and a second segmental part 16122 spaced apart at regular intervals may be formed at appropriate positions of the second side member 1612 . According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second side member 1612 is divided into unit members by the first and second segment portions 16121 and 16122 and may operate as an antenna radiator.

According to various embodiments, a partial area of the second side member 1612 may be electrically connected to the first feeding part 1621 and the ground part 1623 of the substrate, and the third side member 1613 may also be a part thereof. The region may be electrically connected to the second power supply 1622 of the substrate. Although not shown, at least a portion of the third side member 1613 may be electrically connected to the ground of the substrate.

Referring to FIG. 16B , the second side member 1612 supplied with power to the first power supply unit 1621 may operate in a frequency band having an electrical length L1. According to one embodiment, the third side member 1613 supplied with power to the second power supply unit 1622 may operate in a frequency band having an electrical length L2. Accordingly, the second side member and the third side member may be used as an antenna radiator operating in a desired frequency band due to the region insulated from the conductive plate 1615 by the slit region 1601 .

16c and 16d show a configuration in which a housing having a bottom two-section structure in which power is supplied from two positions and a matching element is applied to at least one feeding position is used as an antenna radiator and radiation characteristics thereof according to various embodiments of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the graph shown.

Referring to FIG. 16C , the housing 1610 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1611, a second side member 1612, and a third side member 1613 extend. According to one embodiment, each of the side members 1611, 1612, and 1613 may have slit regions 1601 and 1602 formed between the central conductive plate 1615, and the slit regions 1601 and 1602 As described above, the non-conductive strip may be filled up to the segmental portions 16121 and 16122, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the slit areas 1601 and 1602 may extend from the first side member 1611 to the second side member 1612 . According to one embodiment, a first segmental part 16121 and a second segmental part 16122 spaced apart at regular intervals may be formed at appropriate positions of the second side member 1612 . According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second side member 1612 is divided into unit members by the first and second segment portions 16121 and 16122 and may operate as an antenna radiator.

According to various embodiments, a partial area of the second side member 1612 may be electrically connected to the first feeding part 1621 of the substrate, and a partial area of the third side member 1613 may also have a partial area of the second side member 1613 of the substrate. It may be electrically connected to the power supply 1622 . Although not shown, at least a portion of the third side member 1613 may be electrically connected to the ground of the substrate.

According to one embodiment, the third side member 1613 adjacent to the slit region 1601 used as an antenna radiator includes at least one matching element disposed on an electrical connection path connected to the second power supply unit 1622. (1624). According to one embodiment, the bandwidth of each antenna radiator can be extended by the matching element 1624 .

In this case, as shown in FIG. 16D, the third side member 1613 supplied with power by the matching circuit interposed in the electrical path of the second power supply unit 1622 has a wider bandwidth than before applying the matching element, As a result, the performance of the second side member electrically connected to the first feeder 1621 may be relatively degraded in a low band and a mid band. Accordingly, an antenna radiator operating in a desired frequency band may be provided by appropriately selecting and applying element values of applied matching elements (eg, inductors, capacitors, etc.).

17A to 17C are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to a length of a slit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 17D is a graph illustrating changes in radiation characteristics of the antennas according to FIGS. 17A to 17C according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The housing 1710 of FIGS. 17A-17C is similar to the housing 1410 of FIG. 14A , the housing 1510 of FIG. 15A , or the housing 1610 of FIG. 16A , or may be another embodiment of a housing.

17A to 17C show the first and second segment parts 17111 and 17131 in which the first slit region 1701 formed on the second side member 1712 is formed on the first side member 1711 and the third side member 1713. ), the change in the frequency characteristics of the antenna radiator is explained.

As shown in FIG. 17A , the housing 1710 may be formed in such a way that a first side member 1711 , a second side member 1712 , and a third side member 1713 extend. According to one embodiment, the first slit region 1701 includes the first segmented portion 17111 formed on the first side member 1711 from the second side member 1712 and the second formed on the third side member 1713. It may be formed up to the segmental portion 17131.

According to various embodiments, a portion of the second side member 1712 is electrically connected to the power feeding part 1721 and the ground part 1722 of the substrate and has a plurality of electrical lengths in the first slit area 1701. It can be contributed by the antenna radiator operating in the band.

As shown in FIG. 17B, under the same conditions as in FIG. 17A, a slit region 1702 extending from the second segment 17131 of the third side member 1713 toward the third side member 1713 to have an electrical length EL1. ) is formed, it can be seen that the operating frequency band of the second side member 1712 operating as an antenna radiator has moved from a high frequency band to a low frequency band, as shown in ⓐ shown in FIG. 17D.

17C, a slit region 1703 extending from the first segment 17111 of the first side member 1711 toward the first side member 1711 to have an electrical length EL2 under the same conditions as in FIG. 17B. ) is additionally formed, as shown in ⓑ shown in FIG. 17D, it can be seen that the operating frequency band of the second side member 1712 operating as an antenna radiator has also moved from a high frequency band to a low frequency band.

According to various embodiments, when at least one of the side members serves as an antenna radiator operating in at least one frequency band, the corresponding side member is operated according to the electrical length from the feed position of the corresponding side member according to the formation of the peripheral slit. The frequency band may change. However, it is not limited thereto, and the radiation characteristics of the side member used as the antenna radiator may be changed depending on various surrounding conditions, such as the length of the slit around it, the width of the slit relative to the conductive plate, and the position of the segmental part.

18 to 21 are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to slit and segmented states according to various embodiments of the present invention.

In the following drawings, various shapes of the housing according to the shape of the slit and the segmental shape will be described.

Referring to FIG. 18, a housing 1810 includes a conductive plate 1815 occupying most of the central area, a first side member 1811, a second side member 1812 along the rim of the conductive plate 1815, The third side member 1813 and the fourth side member 1814 may be disposed with the slits 1801 and 1802 interposed therebetween. According to an embodiment, the slits 1801 and 1802 may be divided by first and second conductive connection parts 1816 and 1817 respectively physically connected to the conductive plate 1815 .

According to various embodiments, referring to (a), the first conductive connection portion 1816 and the second conductive connection portion 1816 formed symmetrically in the left and right directions at the central portion of the first side member 1811 and the central portion of the third side member 1813, respectively. It may be physically connected to the conductive plate 1815 by the conductive connection part 1817 . The second side member 1812 and the fourth side member 1814 may be divided by segmental parts 1818 and 1819 formed on at least a part of the second side member 1812 and the fourth side member 1814 . According to one embodiment, referring to (b), the second side member 1812 and the fourth side member 1814 under the same condition as (a) are the second side member 1812 and the fourth side member 1814 ) may be divided by a pair of segmental portions 1820, 1821, 1822, and 1823 formed on at least a portion of each. According to one embodiment, referring to (c), the segmental portions 1824, 1825, 1826, and 1827 respectively formed on the second side member 1812 and the fourth side member 1814 are more spaced apart than in the case of (b). The distance may be formed small.

Referring to FIG. 19 , a housing 1910 includes a conductive plate 1915 occupying most of the central area, a first side member 1911, a second side member 1912 along the edge of the conductive plate 1915, The third side member 1913 and the fourth side member 1914 may be disposed with the slits 1901 and 1902 therebetween. According to one embodiment, the slits 1901 and 1902 may be divided by first and second conductive connection parts 1916 and 1917 respectively physically connected to the conductive plate 1915 . According to one embodiment, the slits 1901 and 1902 may be formed in different shapes (eg, left and right asymmetrical).

According to various embodiments, referring to (a), the first conductive connection part 1916 and the second conductive connection part 1917 formed in a left-right asymmetrical manner in the first side member 1911 and the third side member 1913, respectively. may be physically connected to the conductive plate 1915 by The second side member 1912 and the fourth side member 1914 may be divided by one segment portion 1918 and 1919 respectively formed in the center. According to one embodiment, referring to (b), under the same conditions as (a), the second side member 1912 and the fourth side member 1914 are a pair of segmented parts 1920, 1921, 1922, and 1923, respectively. ) can be divided by According to one embodiment, referring to (c), the segmental parts 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927 respectively formed on the second side member 1912 and the fourth side member 1914 are more spaced apart than in the case of (b). The distance may be formed small.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the housing 2010 includes a conductive plate 2015 occupying most of the central area, a first side member 2011, a second side member 2012 along the edge of the conductive plate 2015, The third side member 2013 and the fourth side member 2014 may be disposed with the four slits 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 interposed therebetween. According to an embodiment, the slits 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 are formed by first, second, third, and fourth conductive connection portions 2016, 2018, 2017, and 2019 physically connected to the conductive plate 2015, respectively. can be divided

According to various embodiments, referring to (a), the first side member 1911 and the third side member 1913 include a first conductive connection part 2016 and a second conductive connection part 2018 formed asymmetrically in left and right directions, respectively. It may be physically connected to the conductive plate 2015 by the third conductive connection part 2017 and the fourth conductive connection part 2019. The second side member 2012 and the fourth side member 2014 may be divided by one segment portion 2020 and 2021 respectively formed in the center. According to one embodiment, referring to (b), the second side member 2012 and the fourth side member 2014 under the same conditions as (a) are a pair of segmental portions 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively. ) can be divided by According to one embodiment, referring to (c), the segmental parts 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 respectively formed on the second side member 2012 and the fourth side member 2014 are more spaced apart than in the case of (b). The distance may be formed small.

Referring to FIG. 21 , a housing 2110 includes a conductive plate 2115 occupying most of the central area, a first side member 2111, a second side member 2112 along the rim of the conductive plate 2115, The third side member 2113 and the fourth side member 2114 may be disposed with one slit 2101 extending in a closed loop shape therebetween.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first side member 2111 to the fourth side member 2114 may be insulated from each other by the conductive plate 2115 and the slit 2101 . A non-conductive strip may be filled in the slit 2101 . According to one embodiment, the second side member 2112 and the fourth side member 2114 may be divided by one segment portion 2116 and 2117 respectively formed in the center.

According to one embodiment, referring to (b), in the same condition as (a), the second side member 2112 and the fourth side member 2114 are a pair of segmented parts 2118, 2119, 2120, and 2121, respectively. ) can be divided by According to one embodiment, referring to (c), the segmental portions 2122, 2123, 2124, and 2125 respectively formed on the second side member 2112 and the fourth side member 2114 are more spaced apart than in the case of (b). The distance may be formed small.

22A to 29 are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a housing according to a slit formed along a side surface and a segmented state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the aforementioned housings show a configuration in which the slit is disposed at a position where the slit can be confirmed when viewed from the upper side of the front or rear surface of the housing. When viewed from , it shows a configuration in which the slit is disposed at a position that can be confirmed.

Referring to FIGS. 22A and 22B , the housing 2210 has a substantially rectangular shape and a front surface facing in a first direction (z-axis direction), and a substantially rectangular shape in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A first side member 2211, a second side member 2212, a third side member 2213, and a fourth side member that surround a rear surface facing (-z-axis direction) and a space between the front and rear surfaces together. (2214). According to one embodiment, the housing may include a substantially planar conductive plate 2215 that makes up a substantial portion of the rear surface. According to one embodiment, each of the first side member 2211 and the third side member 2213 extends with a first length in a third direction (y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (z-axis direction). can According to one embodiment, each of the second side member 2212 and the fourth side member 2214 has a second length shorter than the first length in a fourth direction (x-axis direction) perpendicular to the third direction (y-axis direction). It can be extended with length.

According to various embodiments, the first side member 2211 has a first conductive structure 22111 that extends long in a third direction (y-axis direction) and is spaced apart from the first conductive structure 22111 and long in the third direction. An extended second conductive structure 22112 and a first non-conductive structure 22113 extending in a third direction (y-axis direction) between the first conductive structure 22111 and the second conductive structure 22112. can According to an embodiment, a first conductive portion 2216 for electrically connecting the first conductive structure 22111 to the second conductive structure 22112 may be included.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 2212 includes a third conductive structure 22121 elongated in a fourth direction (x-axis direction) from the first conductive structure 22111, and a third conductive structure 22121. between the fourth conductive structure 22122 and the third conductive structure 22121 and the fourth conductive structure 22122 that is spaced apart from the second conductive structure 22112 and extended in a fourth direction (x-axis direction). A second non-conductive structure 22123 extending from the non-conductive structure 22113 in the fourth direction (x-axis direction) may be included. According to one embodiment, the second side member 2212 separates the third conductive structure 22121 or the fourth conductive structure 22122 into two or more parts, and in the first or second direction, the first non-conductive structure. It may include at least one first non-conductive protrusion 2218 extending from the malleable structure 22113.

According to various embodiments, the third side member 2213 includes a fifth conductive structure 22131 elongated in a third direction (y-axis direction) from the third conductive structure 22121, and a fifth conductive structure 22131. The sixth conductive structure 22132 spaced apart from the fourth conductive structure 22131 and extended in the third direction, and the second non-conductive structure 22123 between the fifth conductive structure 22131 and the sixth conductive structure 22132 ), a third non-conductive structure 22133 elongated in the third direction may be included. According to one embodiment, the third side member 2213 may include a second conductive portion 2217 electrically connecting the fifth conductive structure 22131 to the sixth conductive structure 22132 .

According to various embodiments, the fourth side member 2214 includes a seventh conductive structure 22141 elongated in a fourth direction (x-axis direction) from the first conductive structure 22111, and a seventh conductive structure 22141. The first non-conductive structure (between the eighth conductive structure 22142 and the seventh conductive structure 22141 and the eighth conductive structure 22142) spaced apart from the second conductive structure 22112 and extending in a fourth direction 22113) may include a fourth non-conductive structure 22143 extending in a fourth direction. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2214 separates the seventh conductive structure 22141 or the fourth conductive structure 22142 into two or more parts, and in a first direction or a second direction, a first non-conductive structure. It may include at least one second non-conductive protrusion 2219 extending from the malleable structure 22113.

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 22b show a front view of the housing 2210 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown on the upper side of the front view, respectively. .

According to various embodiments, referring to (b) of FIG. 22B, the seventh conductive structure 22141 of the fourth side member 2214 under the same or similar conditions as (a) includes a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2220, 2221) can be divided by Referring to (c), the separation distance between the segmental portions 2222 and 2223 respectively formed in the first conductive structure 22141 of the fourth side member 2214 may be smaller than that in the case of (b). Although not shown, the third conductive structure of the second side member 2212 may also be divided under the same conditions or different conditions by a pair of non-conductive protrusions.

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 23 show a front view of the housing 2310 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown on the upper side of the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 23 , a housing 2310 includes a first side member 2311, a second side member 2312, a third side member 2313 and a fourth side member 2314, a conductive plate 2315, and a plurality of The non-conductive structures 23113 and 23143 of may be formed under the same or similar conditions as those of FIG. 22A.

According to various embodiments, referring to (a), the first conductive structure 23111 and the second conductive structure 23112 of the first side member 2311 pass through the first non-conductive structure 23113 therebetween. The connected first conductive portion 2316 may be formed biased downward from the central portion of the first side member 2311 . According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive structure 23113 may be divided into two by the first conductive portion 2316 . Although not shown, the third side member 2313 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2311 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2314 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 23143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 23141 and the eighth conductive structure 23142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2317 extending therefrom. can include Although not shown, the second side member 2312 may also be formed to have the same configuration as the aforementioned fourth side member 2314.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 23141 of the fourth side member 2314 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2318 and 2319 under the same or similar conditions as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2320 and 2321 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 23141 of the fourth side member 2314 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 24 show a front view of the housing 2410 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown on the upper side of the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 24 , a housing 2410 includes a first side member 2411, a second side member 2412, a third side member 2413, a fourth side member 2414, and a conductive plate 2415. It may be formed under the same or similar conditions as those of FIG. 22A.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 24111 and the second conductive structure 24112 of the first side member 2411 are connected through a first non-conductive structure 24113 therebetween. A pair of conductive parts 2416 and 2417 may be included. According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive structure 24113 may be divided into three by the pair of conductive parts 2416 and 2417. Although not shown, the third side member 2413 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2411 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2414 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 24143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 24141 and the eighth conductive structure 24142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2418 extending therefrom. can include Although not shown, the second side member 2412 may also be formed to have the same configuration as the fourth side member 2414 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 24141 of the fourth side member 2414 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2419 and 2420 under the same or similar condition as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2421 and 2422 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 24141 of the fourth side member 2414 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 25 show a front view of the housing 2510 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown on the upper side of the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 25 , a housing 2510 includes a first side member 2511, a second side member 2512, a third side member 2513, a fourth side member 2514, and a conductive plate 2515. It may be formed under the same or similar conditions as 22a.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 25111 and the second conductive structure 25112 of the first side member 2511 include a first non-conductive structure 25113 disposed therebetween. can include A conductive portion may not exist in the first side member 2511, and a non-conductive strip may be filled in the first non-conductive structure. Although not shown, the third side member 2513 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2511 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2514 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 25143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 25141 and the eighth conductive structure 25142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2516 extending therefrom. can include Although not shown, the second side member 2512 may also be formed to have the same configuration as the fourth side member 2514 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 25141 of the fourth side member 2514 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2517 and 2518 under the same or similar conditions as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2519 and 2520 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 25141 of the fourth side member 2514 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 26 show a front view of the housing 2610 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown above the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 26, in the above-described embodiments, the housing is configured so that the thickness of a pair of conductive structures disposed above and below a conductive plate with a non-conductive structure interposed therebetween is the same, but in this embodiment, the housing is It may be configured with different thicknesses.

According to various embodiments, the housing 2610 includes a first side member 2611, a second side member 2612, a third side member 2613, and a fourth side member 2614, a conductive plate 2615, and a plurality of may include non-conductive structures 26113 and 26143 of According to an embodiment, the housing 2610 may be formed such that the thicknesses of the conductive structures disposed on the upper side are greater than the thicknesses of the conductive structures disposed on the lower side.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 26111 and the second conductive structure 26112 of the first side member 2611 are connected through a first non-conductive structure 26113 therebetween. A first conductive portion 2616 may be formed on the first side member 2611 . According to an embodiment, the first conductive structure 26111 may be formed to have a greater thickness than the second conductive structure 26112. According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive structure 26113 may be divided into two by the first conductive portion 2616 . Although not shown, the third side member 2613 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2611 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2614 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 26143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 26141 and the eighth conductive structure 26142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2617 extending therefrom. can include The seventh conductive structure 26141 and the eighth conductive structure 26142 may have different thicknesses. For example, the seventh conductive structure 26141 may be thicker than the eighth conductive structure 26142 . Although not shown, the second side member 2612 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the fourth side member 2614 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 26141 of the fourth side member 2614 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2618 and 2619 under the same or similar conditions as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2620 and 2621 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 26141 of the fourth side member 2614 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 show a front view of the housing 2710 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown above the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 27 , a housing 2710 includes a first side member 2711, a second side member 2712, a third side member 2713, a fourth side member 2714, and a conductive plate 2715. 26 and may be formed under the same or similar conditions.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 27111 and the second conductive structure 27112 of the first side member 2711 are connected through a first non-conductive structure 27113 therebetween. The first conductive portion 2716 may be formed biased toward one side (eg, lower side) from the center of the first side member 2711 . According to an embodiment, the first conductive structure 27111 may be formed to have a greater thickness than the second conductive structure 27112. According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive structure 27113 may be divided into two by the first conductive portion 2716 . Although not shown, the third side member 2713 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2711 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2714 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 27143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 27141 and the eighth conductive structure 27142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2717 extending therefrom. can include The seventh conductive structure 27141 and the eighth conductive structure 27142 may have different thicknesses. For example, the seventh conductive structure 27141 may be thicker than the eighth conductive structure 27142. Although not shown, the second side member 2712 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the fourth side member 2714 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 27141 of the fourth side member 2714 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2718 and 2719 under the same or similar condition as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2720 and 2721 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 27141 of the fourth side member 2714 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 28 show a front view of the housing 2810 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown above the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 28 , a housing 2810 includes a first side member 2811, a second side member 2812, a third side member 2813, a fourth side member 2814, and a conductive plate 2815. 26 and may be formed under the same or similar conditions.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 28111 and the second conductive structure 28112 of the first side member 2811 are connected through a first non-conductive structure 28113 therebetween. A pair of conductive parts 2816 and 2817 may be included. According to an embodiment, the first conductive structure 28111 may be formed to have a greater thickness than the second conductive structure 28112. According to an embodiment, the first non-conductive structure 28113 may be divided into three by the plurality of conductive portions 2816 and 2817. Although not shown, the third side member 2813 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2811 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2814 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 28143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 28141 and the eighth conductive structure 28142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2818 extending therefrom. can include The seventh conductive structure 28141 and the eighth conductive structure 28142 may have different thicknesses. For example, the seventh conductive structure 28141 may be thicker than the eighth conductive structure 28142. Although not shown, the second side member 2812 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the fourth side member 2814 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 28141 of the fourth side member 2814 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2819 and 2820 under the same or similar condition as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2821 and 2822 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 28141 of the fourth side member 2814 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

According to various embodiments, (a) to (c) of FIG. 29 show a front view of the housing 2910 viewed from the front, a right side view shown on the right side of the front view, and a plan view shown above the front view, respectively. .

Referring to FIG. 29 , a housing 2910 includes a first side member 2911, a second side member 2912, a third side member 2913, a fourth side member 2914, and a conductive plate 2915. It can be formed under the same conditions as 26.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (a), the first conductive structure 29111 and the second conductive structure 29112 of the first side member 2911 include a first non-conductive structure 29113 disposed therebetween. can include According to an embodiment, the first conductive structure 29111 may be formed to have a greater thickness than the second conductive structure 29112. No conductive portion may exist in the first side member 2911, and a non-conductive strip may be filled in the first non-conductive structure 29113. Although not shown, the third side member 2913 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the first side member 2911 described above. According to one embodiment, the fourth side member 2914 includes a fourth non-conductive structure 29143 disposed between the seventh conductive structure 29141 and the eighth conductive structure 29142 and the non-conductive protrusion 2916 extending therefrom. can include The seventh conductive structure 29141 and the eighth conductive structure 29142 may have different thicknesses. For example, the seventh conductive structure 29141 may be thicker than the eighth conductive structure 29142 . Although not shown, the second side member 2912 may also be formed to have the same or similar configuration as the fourth side member 2914 described above.

According to various embodiments, in the case of (b), the seventh conductive structure 29141 of the fourth side member 2914 is formed by a pair of non-conductive protrusions 2917 and 2918 under the same or similar conditions as (a). can be divided In the case of (c), the non-conductive protrusions 2919 and 2920 respectively formed on the seventh conductive structure 29141 of the fourth side member 2914 may have a smaller separation distance than in the case of (b).

30A to 30C are diagrams illustrating arrangement relationships of non-conductive strips disposed along an edge of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 30A and 30B , an electronic device 3000 may include a housing 3010 and a display 3020 that occupies most of the front surface 3003 of the housing 3010. According to one embodiment, the configuration of the housing 3010 is the housing 310 of FIG. 3A, the housing 410 of FIG. 4, the housing 510 of FIGS. 5A to 6D, and the housing 710 of FIGS. 7A to 7C The housing 810 of FIG. 8, the housing 1310 of FIG. 13A, the housing 1410 of FIG. 14A, the housing 1510 of FIG. 15A, or the housing 1610 of FIG. 16A may have a configuration similar to, or may be another embodiment of the housing. can

According to various embodiments, the housing 3010 may include a first side member 3011 , a second side member 3012 , a third side member 3013 , and a fourth side member 3014 . According to one embodiment, a black matrix (BM) area 3021 may be disposed along an edge of the display 3020 . According to one embodiment, a non-conductive strip 3016 may be interposed between the display 3020 and the first side member 3011 to the fourth side member 3014 . According to one embodiment, the non-conductive strip 3016 may extend to at least part of the side surface and the front surface of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 30C , the second side member 3012 and the fourth side member 3014 of the housing 3010 include a first protrusion 30121 arranged so that the non-conductive strip 3016 extends to segment the side member, and Each of the second protrusions 30141 may be included. Each of the side members 3012 and 3014 may be electrically connected to a substrate inside the electronic device to operate as an antenna radiator operating in at least one frequency band.

According to various embodiments, a slit (aka 'U-slit') is disposed between the side members 3011, 3012, 3013, and 3014 and an edge of the metal plate contributing to the overall area of the front or rear surface of the electronic device, A non-conductive strip 3016 may be filled. If the BM area 3021 and at least a partial area of the non-conductive strip 3016 can be shared, the display 3020 disposed in front of the electronic device may be designed not to interfere with the operation of the antenna device.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a space between the front and rear surfaces together. A housing including a first side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member that surround, at least some of the side members being formed of a conductive material; a touch screen display exposed through the front surface; and and at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, wherein the rear surface includes a substantially planar conductive plate constituting a substantial portion of the rear surface and, when viewed from a top of the rear surface, the conductive plate and an elongated non-conductive strip extending from the first side member to the fourth side member.

According to various embodiments, each of the first side member and the third side member extends with a first length in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, and each of the second side member and the fourth side member has the It extends with a second length shorter than the first length in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction, and the electronic device includes: a first conductive connection portion electrically connecting a part of the first side member to the conductive plate; and A second conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the third side member to the conductive plate, wherein the first conductive connection portion and the second conductive connection portion are interposed between the front surface and the rear surface of the housing. can

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit may be configured at a first location on the first side member spaced apart from the first conductive connection portion, a second location on the third side member spaced apart from the second conductive connection portion, It may be electrically connected to at least one of a third location on the second side member or a fourth location on the second side member spaced apart from the third location.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit may be further electrically connected to at least one of a fifth location on the fourth side member or a sixth location on a fourth side member spaced apart from the fifth location.

According to various embodiments, the first conductive connection part electrically connects a central portion of the first side member to the conductive plate, and the second conductive connection part electrically connects a central portion of the third side member to the conductive plate. can be electrically connected to

According to various embodiments, the non-conductive elongated strip may include a first protrusion separating the second side member into two electrically separated parts, or electrically separating the fourth side member into two parts. It may include at least one of the second protrusions separating the divided parts.

According to various embodiments, the at least one wireless communication circuit may include at least one circuit configured to support at least one of cellular wireless communication, WIFI, GPS, GNSS, Bluetooth communication, or NFC communication.

According to various embodiments, the first conductive connection part and the second conductive connection part may be asymmetrically disposed with respect to the conductive plate.

According to various embodiments, connection pieces may protrude inward from at least some areas of the first to fourth side members, and the connection pieces may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, the connection piece may be connected to a wireless communication circuit formed on a board disposed inside the electronic device through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, the flexible electrical connection member may include at least one of a c-clip, a conductive tape, and a conductive pad.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a space between the front and rear surfaces. A housing including a first side member, a second side member, a third side member and a fourth side member enclosing together, the rear surface including a substantially planar conductive plate constituting a substantial portion of the rear surface. and a touch screen display exposed through the front surface and at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, wherein each of the first side member and the third side member has a third direction perpendicular to the first direction It extends with a first length, and each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction with a second length shorter than the first length, and the first side member The member includes a first conductive structure extending in the third direction, a second conductive structure spaced apart from the first conductive structure and extending in the third direction, and between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure. , a first non-conductive structure elongated in the third direction, and the second side member includes a third conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction from the first conductive structure, and the third conductive structure A fourth conductive structure spaced apart from the second conductive structure extending in the fourth direction, and between the third conductive structure and the fourth conductive structure, extending in the fourth direction from the first non-conductive structure. An electronic device characterized by including a second non-conductive structure can be provided.

According to various embodiments, the second side member extends from the first non-conductive structure in the first direction or the second direction while separating the third conductive structure or the fourth conductive structure into two or more parts. It may include at least one non-conductive protrusion.

According to various embodiments, the first side member may include a conductive portion electrically connecting the first conductive structure to the second conductive structure.

According to various embodiments, the third side member may include a fifth conductive structure extending in the third direction from the third conductive structure, spaced apart from the fifth conductive structure, and extending from the fourth conductive structure in the third direction. and a third non-conductive structure extending in the third direction from the second non-conductive structure between the fifth conductive structure and the sixth conductive structure.

According to various embodiments, the third side member may include a conductive portion electrically connecting the fifth conductive structure to the sixth conductive structure.

According to various silsing examples, the fourth side member is spaced apart from a seventh conductive structure extending in the fourth direction (x) from the first conductive structure and away from the second conductive structure. An eighth conductive structure elongated in a fourth direction and a fourth non-conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction from the first non-conductive structure between the seventh and eighth conductive structures may be included. .

According to various embodiments, connection pieces are protruded inward from at least some areas of the first to fourth side members, and the connection pieces may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, the connection piece may be connected to a wireless communication circuit formed on a board disposed inside the electronic device through a flexible electrical connection member.

According to various embodiments, a front surface having a substantially rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a substantially rectangular shape, facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and including a non-conductive material, and the front surface and a first side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member that surround the space between the rear surface, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material; A touch screen display exposed through, at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, disposed inside the housing, substantially parallel to the rear surface, and having an area substantially equal to the area of the rear surface. a flat conductive ground plane and a non-conductive extension structure disposed inside the housing, extending from the first side member to the fourth side member when viewed from the top of the rear surface, and surrounding a substantial portion of the ground plane and wherein each of the first side member and the third side member extends in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and has a first length, and each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction. extends in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction and has a second length shorter than the first length, and the electronic device electrically connects a portion of the first side member to the ground plane. The electronic device may further include a first conductive connection part and a second conductive connection part electrically connecting a part of the third side member to the ground plane.

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and help understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and do not cover the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. It is not meant to be limiting. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be construed as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical spirit of various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention. .

810: housing 811, 812, 813, 814: side member
815: conductive plate 816: non-conductive strip

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
A first side member having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side member and a second side member enclosing a space between the front and rear surfaces together. a housing including a member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material;
a touch screen display exposed through the front surface; and
at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing;
the rear side,
a conductive plate that is a flat surface constituting the rear surface;
at least one slit disposed between the conductive plate and the first to fourth side members and formed along a circumference of the conductive plate; and
and a non-conductive elongated strip extending from the first side member along the fourth side member and disposed in the slit, surrounding the conductive plate when viewed from the top of the back surface. Device.
According to claim 1,
Each of the first side member and the third side member extends with a first length in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction,
Each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction with a second length shorter than the first length,
The electronic device,
A first conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the first side member to the conductive plate; and
Further comprising a second conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the third side member to the conductive plate,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first conductive connection part and the second conductive connection part are interposed between the front surface and the rear surface within the housing.
According to claim 2,
The wireless communication circuit,
A first location on the first side member spaced apart from the first conductive connection portion, a second location on the third side member spaced apart from the second conductive connection portion, a third location on the second side member, or the and electrically connected to at least one of the fourth positions on the second side member spaced apart from the third position.
According to claim 3,
The wireless communication circuit,
and electrically connected to at least one of a fifth position on the fourth side member or a sixth position on the fourth side member spaced apart from the fifth position.
According to claim 2,
The first conductive connection portion electrically connects a central portion of the first side member to the conductive plate,
The second conductive connection part electrically connects a central portion of the third side member to the conductive plate.
According to claim 2,
The non-conductive elongated strip,
a first protrusion separating the second side member into two electrically isolated parts; or
and at least one of second protrusions separating the fourth side member into two electrically isolated parts.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one wireless communication circuit includes at least one circuit configured to support at least one of cellular wireless communication, WIFI, GPS, GNSS, Bluetooth communication, and NFC communication.
According to claim 5,
The electronic device characterized in that the first conductive connection part and the second conductive connection part are asymmetrically disposed with respect to the conductive plate.
According to claim 1,
An electronic device, characterized in that a connection piece protrudes inwardly from at least some areas of the first to fourth side members, and the connection piece is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit.
According to claim 9,
The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection piece is connected to a wireless communication circuit formed on a board disposed inside the electronic device through a flexible electrical connection member.
According to claim 10,
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible electrical connection member includes at least one of a c-clip, a conductive tape, and a conductive pad.
In electronic devices,
A first side member having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a space between the front and rear surfaces, a first side member, a second a housing including a side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein the rear surface includes a conductive plate that is a plane constituting the rear surface;
a touch screen display exposed through the front surface; and
At least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing,
Each of the first side member and the third side member extends with a first length in a third direction (y) perpendicular to the first direction,
Each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a fourth direction (x) perpendicular to the third direction with a second length shorter than the first length,
The first side member,
A first conductive structure elongated in the third direction;
A second conductive structure spaced apart from the first conductive structure and elongated in the third direction; and
A first non-conductive structure extending in the third direction between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure;
The second side member,
a third conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction from the first conductive structure;
A fourth conductive structure spaced apart from the third conductive structure and elongated in the fourth direction from the second conductive structure; and
and a second non-conductive structure extending in the fourth direction from the first non-conductive structure between the third conductive structure and the fourth conductive structure.
According to claim 12,
The second side member,
and at least one non-conductive protrusion extending from the first non-conductive structure in the first direction or the second direction while separating the third conductive structure or the fourth conductive structure into two or more parts. electronic devices that do.
According to claim 12,
The first side member,
and a conductive portion electrically connecting the first conductive structure to the second conductive structure.
According to claim 12,
The third side member,
A fifth conductive structure extending in the third direction from the third conductive structure;
A sixth conductive structure spaced apart from the fifth conductive structure and elongated in the third direction from the fourth conductive structure; and
and a third non-conductive structure extending in the third direction from the second non-conductive structure between the fifth conductive structure and the sixth conductive structure.
According to claim 15,
The third side member,
and a conductive portion electrically connecting the fifth conductive structure to the sixth conductive structure.
According to claim 12,
The fourth side member,
A seventh conductive structure elongated in the fourth direction (x) from the first conductive structure;
an eighth conductive structure spaced apart from the seventh conductive structure and elongated in the fourth direction from the second conductive structure; and
and a fourth non-conductive structure extending in the fourth direction from the first non-conductive structure between the seventh conductive structure and the eighth conductive structure.
According to claim 12,
An electronic device, characterized in that a connection piece protrudes inward from at least some areas of the first to fourth side members, and the connection piece is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit.
According to claim 18,
The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection piece is connected to a wireless communication circuit formed on a board disposed inside the electronic device through a flexible electrical connection member.
In electronic devices,
A front surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a first direction, a rear surface having a rectangular shape and facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and including a non-conductive material, and a space between the front and rear surfaces together. a housing including a first side member, a second side member, a third side member, and a fourth side member, wherein at least some of the side members are formed of a conductive material;
a touch screen display exposed through the front surface;
at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing;
a flat conductive ground plane disposed inside the housing, parallel to the rear surface, and having an area equal to that of the rear surface;
at least one slit disposed between the conductive ground plane and the first to fourth side members and formed along a circumference of the conductive ground plane; and
A non-conductive extension structure disposed inside the slit, extending from the first side member to the fourth side member when viewed from the top of the rear surface, and surrounding the conductive ground plane,
Each of the first side member and the third side member extends in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and has a first length,
Each of the second side member and the fourth side member extends in a fourth direction perpendicular to the third direction and has a second length shorter than the first length,
The electronic device,
a first conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the first side member to the conductive ground plane; and
and a second conductive connection portion electrically connecting a portion of the third side member to the conductive ground plane.

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