KR20230046035A - Electronic device including antenna structure - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an electronic device having an antenna structure. The electronic device according to the present invention comprises: a housing; a display; a printed circuit board placed in the housing; and an antenna disposed in the housing and including a first antenna radiator structure and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure. The housing includes a recess structure which is to place the second antenna radiator structure. A first portion of the first antenna radiator structure is located on the bottom surface of the recess structure. The recess structure includes a hole structure for aligning the second antenna radiator structure. The second antenna radiator structure may be disposed so as to overlap with the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure. Various other embodiments may be applied. An antenna can be expanded.

Description

Electronic device comprising an antenna structure {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA STRUCTURE}

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

Thanks to the remarkable development of information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the supply and use of various electronic devices are rapidly increasing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Electronic devices are being developed to be portable and communicate.

Electronic devices, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, or car navigation systems, perform specific functions according to loaded programs. can mean a device. For example, these electronic devices may output stored information as sound or image. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, large-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal may be equipped with various functions. For example, not only communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are integrated into one electronic device. will be. These electronic devices are miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

In an electronic device, a general antenna is designed to be mounted in a predetermined position when placed or printed on a housing of the electronic device, so that only designated antennas have to be used. In particular, in recent years, a flexible film-type antenna or a print-type antenna printing a pattern on an injection molding device has been used in consideration of cost and mountability. The antennas each have an optimized pattern shape to be mounted on a terminal. Since the pattern shape is affected by the housing structure and circuit structure of the terminal, it is difficult to use the same antenna for various types of terminals.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing; display; a printed circuit board disposed within the housing; and an antenna disposed within the housing and including a first antenna radiator structure and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure, wherein the housing includes a recess in which the second antenna radiator structure is disposed. a structure, wherein a first portion of the first antenna radiator structure is positioned on a bottom surface of the recess structure, the recess structure includes a hole structure for aligning the second antenna radiator structure, and The two-antenna radiator structure may be disposed to overlap the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure.

An antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first antenna radiator structure and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure, and a first part of the first antenna radiator structure is the second antenna radiator structure. It is disposed in contact with at least a portion of the structure, and the second antenna radiator structure may be disposed to overlap the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna may be extended by connecting an additional antenna radiator structure by forming a recess structure for disposing an antenna in a housing included in an electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna structure of an existing electronic device may be reused by forming a recess structure for disposing an antenna in a housing included in the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a resonance frequency of a terminal may be adjusted by connecting an additional antenna radiator structure to an antenna included in an electronic device.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a rear perspective view 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 diagram illustrating an antenna structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an antenna radiator structure included in an antenna structure.
5C is a diagram illustrating another antenna structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6A is a perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6B is a perspective view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed.
7A is a cross-sectional view viewed from the side of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6B.
8 is a cross-sectional view viewed from the side of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9A is a perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9B is a perspective view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed.
10A is a perspective view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure is attached to a back cover of the electronic device and a view showing one surface of the back cover.
10B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure is attached to a back cover of the electronic device when viewed from the side.
11 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
12 is an experimental graph illustrating movement of an antenna frequency according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) that may operate independently of or together with the main processor 121 . (NPU: neural processing unit), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a designated function. It can be. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may be a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, a : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, a legacy communication module). It may communicate with an external electronic device through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). The antenna module may be expressed as a radiator structure. According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , and 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish that component from other corresponding components, and may refer to that component in other respects (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (eg, first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. A computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones. In the case of online distribution, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment has a front side 310A, a back side 310B, and a side surface 310C surrounding a space between the front side 310A and the back side 310B. It may include a housing 310 including a). In another embodiment (not shown), the housing 310 may refer to a structure forming some of the front face 310A of FIG. 2 , the rear face 310B and the side face 310C of FIG. 3 . According to one embodiment, the front surface 310A may be formed by a front plate 302 (eg, a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers) that is substantially transparent at least in part. The rear surface 310B may be formed by the rear plate 311 . The rear plate 311 may be formed of, for example, glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The side surface 310C may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") 318 coupled to the front plate 302 and the rear plate 311 and including metal and/or polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate 311 and the side bezel structure 318 may be integrally formed and include the same material (eg, glass, a metal material such as aluminum, or ceramic).

In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 302 includes two first edge regions 310D curved from the front surface 310A toward the rear plate 311 and extending seamlessly, the front plate ( 302) at both ends of the long edge. In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 3 ), the rear plate 311 has two second edge regions 310E that are curved from the rear surface 310B toward the front plate 302 and extend seamlessly at both ends of the long edges. can be included in In some embodiments, the front plate 302 (or the rear plate 311) may include only one of the first edge regions 310D (or the second edge regions 310E). In another embodiment, some of the first edge regions 310D or the second edge regions 310E may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 101, the side bezel structure 318 has a side that does not include the first edge areas 310D or the second edge areas 310E. A side surface may have a first thickness (or width), and a side surface including the first edge regions 310D or the second edge regions 310E may have a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a display 301, audio modules 303, 307, and 314 (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1), and a sensor module (eg, the sensor module of FIG. 1 ). 176), camera modules 305 and 312 (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1), a key input device 317 (eg, input module 150 of FIG. 1), and a connector hole 308, 309) (eg, the connection terminal 178 of FIG. 1). In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the connector hole 309) or may additionally include other components.

According to one embodiment, the display 301 may be visually exposed, for example, through a substantial portion of the front plate 302 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 301 may be exposed through the front plate 302 forming the front surface 310A and the first edge regions 310D. In some embodiments, a corner of the display 301 may be substantially identical to an adjacent outer shape of the front plate 302 . In another embodiment (not shown), in order to expand an exposed area of the display 301 , the distance between the outer edge of the display 301 and the outer edge of the front plate 302 may be substantially the same.

According to one embodiment, the surface of the housing 310 (or the front plate 302) may include a screen display area formed as the display 301 is visually exposed. For example, the screen display area may include a front surface 310A and first edge areas 310D.

In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or an opening is formed in a portion of a screen display area (eg, the front surface 310A and the first edge area 310D) of the display 301, and the recess Alternatively, at least one of an audio module 314, a sensor module (not shown), a light emitting device (not shown), and a camera module 305 aligned with the opening may be included. In another embodiment (not shown), on the rear surface of the screen display area of the display 301, an audio module 314, a sensor module (not shown), a camera module 305, a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light emitting element (not shown) may include at least one or more. In another embodiment (not shown), the display 301 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic stylus pen. can be placed. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the key input device 317 may be disposed in the first edge areas 310D and/or the second edge areas 310E.

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 and/or the sensor module among the camera modules 305 and 312 may interact with the external environment through the transparent area of the display 301 in the internal space of the electronic device 101. It can be placed so that it can be touched. According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module 305 of the display 301 may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as a part of an area displaying content. According to one embodiment, the transmission region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. Such a transmission area may include an area overlapping an effective area (eg, a field of view area) of the first camera module 305 through which light for generating an image formed by an image sensor passes. For example, the transmissive area of the display 301 may include an area having a lower pixel density and/or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transmissive region may replace a recess or opening.

According to one embodiment, the audio modules 303 , 307 , and 314 may include, for example, a microphone hole 303 and speaker holes 307 and 314 . A microphone for acquiring external sound may be disposed inside the microphone hole 303, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker holes 307 and 314 may include an external speaker hole 307 and a receiver hole 314 for communication. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 307 and 314 and the microphone hole 303 may be implemented as one hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes 307 and 314 (eg, a piezo speaker). The audio modules 303 , 307 , and 314 are not limited to the above structure, and may be variously designed depending on the structure of the electronic device 101, such as mounting only some audio modules or adding new audio modules.

According to an embodiment, the sensor module (not shown) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module (not shown) may include, for example, a first sensor module (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (eg, a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the front surface 310A of the housing 310, and/or Alternatively, a third sensor module (eg, HRM sensor) and/or a fourth sensor module (eg, fingerprint sensor) disposed on the rear surface 310B of the housing 310 may be included. In some embodiments (not shown), the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the rear surface 310B as well as the front surface 310A (eg, the display 301 ) of the housing 310 . The electronic device 101 includes a sensor module (not shown), for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, At least one of a humidity sensor and an illuminance sensor may be further included. The sensor module is not limited to the above structure, and depending on the structure of the electronic device 101, the design may be variously changed, such as mounting only some sensor modules or adding a new sensor module.

According to an embodiment, the camera modules 305 and 312 include, for example, a first camera module 305 disposed on the front surface 310A of the electronic device 101 and a second camera module disposed on the rear surface 310B. A camera module 312, and/or a flash (not shown) may be included. The camera modules 305 and 312 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash (not shown) may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of electronic device 101 . The camera modules 305 and 312 are not limited to the above structure, and may be variously designed depending on the structure of the electronic device 101, such as mounting only some camera modules or adding a new camera module.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, a dual camera or a triple camera) each having a different property (eg, angle of view) or function. For example, a plurality of camera modules 305 and 312 including lenses having different angles of view may be formed, and the electronic device 101 is a camera performed by the electronic device 101 based on a user's selection. It is possible to control the viewing angles of the modules 305 and 312 to be changed. For example, at least one of the camera modules 305 and 312 may be a wide-angle camera and at least the other may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the camera modules 305 and 312 may be a front camera and at least the other may be a rear camera. In addition, the camera modules 305 and 312 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or an infrared (IR) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). According to one embodiment, the IR camera may operate as at least a part of the sensor module. For example, the TOF camera may operate as at least a part of a sensor module (not shown) for detecting a distance to a subject.

According to one embodiment, the key input device 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C of the housing 310 . In another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 317, and the key input devices 317 that are not included are on the display 301, such as soft keys. It can be implemented in different forms. In some embodiments, the key input device may include a sensor module 316 disposed on the second side 310B of the housing 310 .

According to one embodiment, a light emitting device (not shown) may be disposed on, for example, the front surface 310A of the housing 310 . A light emitting element (not shown) may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 101 in the form of light. In another embodiment, a light emitting device (not shown) may provide a light source that interlocks with the operation of the front camera module 305, for example. The light emitting device (not shown) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and/or a xenon lamp.

According to one embodiment, the connector holes 308 and 309 are, for example, a first connector hole capable of receiving a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. 308, and/or a second connector hole (eg, earphone jack) 309 capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal to and from an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the first camera module 305 of the camera modules 305 and 312 and/or some of the sensor modules (not shown) are exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the display 301. can be arranged so that For example, the camera module 305 may include a punch hole camera disposed inside a hole or recess formed on the rear surface of the display 301 . According to an embodiment, the second camera module 312 may be disposed inside the housing 310 such that the lens is exposed to the second surface 310B of the electronic device 101 . For example, the second camera module 312 may be disposed on a printed circuit board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 4 ).

According to an embodiment, the first camera module 305 and/or the sensor module may come into contact with the external environment through a transparent area from the internal space of the electronic device 101 to the front plate 302 of the display 301. can be placed so that Also, some sensor modules 304 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 302 in the internal space of the electronic device.

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

Referring to FIG. 4 , an electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ) according to various embodiments includes a support bracket 370 and a front plate 320 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 ). front plate 302), display 330 (eg display 301 in FIG. 2), printed circuit board 340 (eg PCB, flexible PCB (FPCB), or rigid flexible PCB (RFPCB)), battery 350 (eg, battery 189 of FIG. 1), second support member 360 (eg, rear case), antenna 390 (eg, antenna module 197 of FIG. 1), and rear plate ( 380) (eg, the back plate 311 of FIG. 2). The support bracket 370 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment may include a side bezel structure 318 (eg, the side bezel structure 318 of FIG. 2 ) and a first support member 372 . there is.

In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 372 or the second support member 360) or may additionally include other components. . At least one of the components of the electronic device 101 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or 3 , and duplicate descriptions are omitted below.

According to various embodiments, the first support member 372 may be disposed inside the electronic device 101 and connected to the side bezel structure 318 or integrally formed with the side bezel structure 318 . The first support member 372 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal (eg, polymer) material. The display 330 may be coupled to one surface of the first support member 372 and the printed circuit board 340 may be coupled to the other surface.

According to various embodiments, a processor, a memory, and/or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 340 . The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board 340 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). For example, the printed circuit board 340 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first support member 372, an antenna module (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) and a communication module (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1). It may be electrically connected to the communication module 190).

According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101, and is, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel. A battery may be included. At least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed on a substantially coplanar surface with the printed circuit board 340 , for example. The battery 350 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 101 or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the second support member 360 (eg, a rear case) may be disposed between the printed circuit board 340 and the antenna 390 . For example, the second support member 360 may include one surface to which at least one of the printed circuit board 340 or the battery 350 is coupled and the other surface to which the antenna 390 is coupled.

According to various embodiments, the antenna 390 may be disposed between the rear plate 380 and the battery 350 . The antenna 390 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 390 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In another embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure 318 and/or the first support member 372 or a combination thereof.

According to various embodiments, the rear plate 380 may form at least a part of the rear surface (eg, the second surface 310B of FIG. 3 ) of the electronic device 101 .

The antenna structure of various embodiments of the present disclosure described above and the electronic device including the same are not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the technical scope of the present disclosure. It will be clear to those skilled in the art to which it pertains.

5A is a diagram illustrating an antenna structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an antenna radiator structure included in an antenna structure. 5C is a diagram illustrating another antenna structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 ) according to various embodiments includes a housing (eg, the housing 310 of FIG. 3 ), an antenna (eg, the antenna of FIG. 1 ). module 197, antenna 390 in FIG.

According to various embodiments, an antenna may include at least one printed circuit board and a radiator structure. The antenna radiator structure may refer to a structure including an antenna radiator, an insulator and an adhesive portion around the antenna radiator. The antenna may be divided into a film type antenna 500 or a printed antenna 550. The film-type antenna 500 may be formed in a form capable of being attached to or detached from an electronic device. The film antenna 500 may be formed on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or metal FOIL. The printed antenna 550 may be formed in the form of printing a pattern on an injection molding machine. Antennas may be formed in a pattern (or shape) to correspond to the shape of an electronic device so that optimal performance can be exhibited.

According to FIG. 5B, it is a cross-sectional view showing an antenna according to an embodiment by cutting it vertically. The antenna 500 may include an antenna stack structure 510 . The antenna stack structure 510 includes a metal layer 520 made of metal (eg, copper or nickel) (or an antenna radiator layer), a coverlay, or an insulator for protecting the metal layer 520 made of PET. It may include insulating layers 530a and 540a having properties, and adhesive layers 530b, 540b and 540c composed of an adhesive for bonding an external component or external insulator to the metal layer 520.

The antenna 500 is single-sided when the adhesive layer 530b is attached to only one side of the insulating layer 530a, and double-sided when the adhesive layers 540b and 540c are attached to both sides of the insulating layer 540a. It may be defined as the taping portion 540 . The structure of the antenna 500 is not limited to the above configuration, and various configurations may be included. The single-sided taped portion 530 protects the outside of the metal layer 520, and the double-sided taped portion 540 protects the inside of the metal layer 520 and may be attached to the housing of the electronic device. The single-sided taping portion 530 may protect the inside of the metal layer 520 and the double-sided taping portion 540 may protect the outside of the metal layer 520 .

6A is a perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 6B is a perspective view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure is disposed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 600 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 ) according to various embodiments includes a housing 605 (eg, the housing 310 of FIG. 3 ), an antenna ( 610) (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, the antenna 390 of FIG. 3, and the antennas 500, 510, and 520 of FIGS. 5A to 5C), and a recess structure 630.

In some embodiments, the electronic device 600 omits at least one of the components (eg, the housing 605, the antenna 610, the recess structure 630, and the guide hole structure 640) or has other components. Additional elements may be included. At least one of the components of the electronic device 101 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or 4 , and duplicate descriptions are omitted below.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 600 may include a housing 605 , an antenna 610 , and a recess structure 630 . The antenna 610 may be a film-type antenna (eg, the film-type antenna 500 of FIG. 5A). The location of the antenna 610 in the electronic device 600 may be determined according to the design of the housing 605 . For example, the antenna may be located on an edge portion of the electronic device 600 . The recess structure 630 may be formed at one end of the antenna 610 at a location where the antenna 610 is disposed. The antenna 610 may include the stacked structure described in FIG. 5B. The antenna 610 may include an antenna radiator structure 620 . The antenna radiator structure 620 may be a structure for transmitting and receiving signals.

According to various embodiments, an additional antenna radiator structure (eg, the second antenna radiator structure 660 of FIG. 6B ) may be disposed on the recess surface (or bottom surface) 650 of the recess structure 630 . . A guide hole structure 640 for disposing an additional antenna radiator structure may be formed on the recess surface 650 of the recess structure 630 . The guide hole structure 640 may be for guiding the second antenna radiator structure 650 to be disposed or adhered to an accurate position when the second antenna radiator structure 650 is disposed in the recess structure 630 . At least a portion of the antenna radiator structure 620 may be disposed on the recess surface 650 of the recess structure 630 .

Referring to FIG. 6B , the second antenna radiator structure 660 may be disposed in the recess structure 630 . When the second antenna radiator structure 660 is disposed on the recess structure 630, it may be disposed in an adhesive manner. The second antenna radiator structure 660 may include a protruding structure that may be combined with the guide hole structure 640 of the recess structure 630 . The second antenna radiator structure 660 may be overlapped with a first surface opposite to a direction of at least a portion of the antenna radiator structure 620 toward the housing. The second surface of the second antenna radiator structure 660 opposite to the direction toward the housing may be positioned on the same plane as the first surface of the antenna radiator structure 620 . Although the antenna radiator structure 620 and the second antenna radiator structure 660 are overlapped, they may not be electrically connected because they are connected by a non-deterministic member. The second antenna radiator structure 660 is adhesively connected to the antenna radiator structure 620 to obtain an effect of extending the entire length of the antenna 610 . When the antenna 610 is extended, the frequency used may vary, and detailed effects thereof are described in FIG. 12 .

7A is a cross-sectional view viewed from the side of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6B. 8 is a cross-sectional view viewed from the side of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 and the electronic device 600 of FIGS. 6A to 6B ) includes a housing 760 (eg, the housing of FIG. 3 ( 310), FIGS. 6A to 6B housing 605), antennas (e.g., antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, antenna 390 of FIG. 3, antennas 500, 510, 520 of FIGS. 5A to 5B, FIG. The antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B), the recess structure 705 (eg, the recess structure 630 of FIGS. 6A to 6B), and the back cover 750 may be included.

7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device 700 viewed from the side according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and from the bottom in the +z-axis direction, the housing 760, the recess structure 705, and the first antenna radiator structure ( 710), the second antenna radiator structure 720, and the back cover 750 may be arranged in that order. The antenna may be disposed between the housing 760 and the back cover 750 . The antenna may include a first antenna radiator structure 710 , a second antenna radiator structure 720 , a first printed circuit board 730 and a second printed circuit board 740 . At least one of the above components may be omitted. The first antenna radiator structure 710 may be formed in a bent structure. At least a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 710 may be located in the recess structure 705 . A portion of the first antenna radiator structure 710 located in the recess structure 705 is referred to as a first portion 710a. A portion of the bottom surface of the recess structure 705 may be configured as the first portion 710a. A portion of the first antenna radiator structure 710 that is not located in the recess structure 705 is referred to as a second portion 710b. The first portion 710a may be connected to the first printed circuit board 730 . The second antenna radiator structure 720 may be connected to the second printed circuit board 740 . The second antenna radiator structure 720 may not be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 730 . The second antenna radiator structure 720 may be disposed in the recess structure 705 and overlap with a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 710 . For example, the second antenna radiator structure 720 may be disposed to overlap the first portion 710a. The second antenna radiator structure 720 may be disposed above the first portion 710a in the +z-axis direction. Since the second antenna radiator structure 720 overlaps only a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 710, the antenna is extended and expanded. The first antenna radiator structure 710 and the second antenna radiator structure 720 may be disposed by being adhered using an adhesive component. The first antenna radiator structure 710 and the second antenna radiator structure 720 may be coupled as a non-conductive member and not electrically connected. The first surface of the second antenna radiator structure 720 in the +z-axis direction and the second surface of the second portion 710b of the first antenna radiator structure 720 in the +z-axis direction may be located on the same plane. .

Referring to FIG. 7B , a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6B , which is a portion where the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure overlap, is shown. A recess structure 705 is included in the housing 760, a first antenna radiator structure 770 (first part 710a in FIG. 7A) is disposed upward in the +z-axis direction, and a second antenna radiator is disposed upward. A structure 780 (the second antenna radiator structure 720 of FIG. 7A ) is disposed, and a back cover 750 may be disposed upward. The first antenna radiator structure 770 and the second antenna radiator structure 780 include first and second antenna radiator structures 770a and 780a made of metal (eg, copper or nickel), coverlay, or PET. First and second insulating adhesive layers 770b and 780b including an adhesive layer composed of an insulating layer having an insulator property for protecting the second metal layers 770a and 780a and an adhesive for bonding the external part or external insulator to the metal layer. ) may be included. The first insulating adhesive layer 770b and the second insulating adhesive layer 780b may include a recess structure 705 in the housing 760 of FIG. 5B. The first antenna radiator structure 770 may be positioned in the recess structure 750 . It may be bonded and disposed through the first insulating adhesive layer 770b of the first antenna radiator structure 770 . The second antenna radiator structure 780 may be disposed above the first antenna radiator structure 770 in the +z-axis direction. The first antenna radiator structure 770 and the second antenna radiator structure 780 may be adhered by the first insulating adhesive layer 770b and the second insulating adhesive layer 780b, and may form an adhesive surface 790. . The first antenna radiator structure 770 and the second antenna radiator structure 780 may not be electrically connected by the insulating adhesive layers 770b and 780b having non-conductive properties.

8 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device 800 viewed from the side according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, and from the bottom in the +z-axis direction, the housing 860, the recess structure 805, and the second antenna radiator structure. 820, the first antenna radiator structure 810, and the back cover 850 may be arranged in this order. The antenna may be disposed between the housing 860 and the back cover 850. The antenna may include a first antenna radiator structure 810 , a second antenna radiator structure 820 , a first printed circuit board 830 and a second printed circuit board 840 . At least one of the above components may be omitted. The first antenna radiator structure 810 may be formed as a flat structure. The second antenna radiator structure 820 may be disposed in the recess structure 805 . The second antenna radiator structure 820 may be connected to the second printed circuit board 840 . The first antenna radiator structure 810 may be connected to the first printed circuit board 830 . A portion of the first antenna radiator structure 810 may be adhesively disposed on the upper side of the second antenna radiator structure 820 . The second antenna radiator structure 820 may not be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board. Only the second antenna radiator structure 820 may be disposed in the recess structure 805 and overlap with a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 810 . The first portion 810a of the first antenna radiator structure 810 may be disposed above the second antenna radiator structure 820 in the +z-axis direction. Since the second antenna radiator structure 820 overlaps only a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 810, the antenna is extended and expanded. The first antenna radiator structure 810 and the second antenna radiator structure 820 may be disposed by being adhered using an adhesive component. The first antenna radiator structure 810 and the second antenna radiator structure 820 are made of non-conductive members and may not be electrically connected.

9A is a perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna structure according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a plan view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure is disposed in FIG. 9A.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 900 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 , the electronic device 600 of FIGS. 6A to 6B , and the electronic device 700 of FIG. 7A ) includes a housing 905 ) (e.g. housing 310 of FIG. 3, housing 605 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, housing 760 of FIG. 7A, housing 860 of FIG. 8), antenna (e.g. antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) ), the antenna 390 of FIG. 3, the antennas 510 and 520 of FIGS. 5A to 5B, the antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure of FIGS. 7A to 7B and 8 antenna radiator structures 710, 720, 770, 780, 810, 820), a guide hole structure 940 (eg, the guide hole structure 640 of FIGS. 6A to 6B), a recess structure (eg, FIGS. 6A to 6B) The recess structure 630 of FIG. 6B , the recess structure 705 of FIGS. 7A and 7B , and the recess structure 805 of FIG. 8 may be included.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 900 may include a housing 905 , an antenna 910 , and a recess structure 930 . The antenna 910 may be a printed antenna (eg, the printed antenna 550 of FIG. 5C). The location of the antenna 910 in the electronic device 900 may be determined according to the design of the housing 905 . For example, the antenna may be located on an edge portion of the electronic device 900 . The recess structure 930 may be formed at one end of the antenna in the portion where the antenna 910 is disposed. The antenna 910 may include the stacked structure described in FIG. 5B. The antenna 910 may include an antenna radiator structure 920 . The antenna radiator structure 920 may be a structure for transmitting and receiving signals.

According to various embodiments, an additional antenna radiator structure (eg, the second antenna radiator structure 960 of FIG. 9B) may be disposed on the recess surface (or bottom surface) 950 of the recess structure 930. . A guide hole structure 940 for disposing an additional antenna radiator structure may be formed on the recess surface 950 of the recess structure 930 . The guide hole structure 940 may be for guiding the second antenna radiator structure 960 to be disposed or adhered to an accurate position when the second antenna radiator structure 960 is disposed in the recess structure 930 . At least a portion of the antenna radiator structure 920 may be disposed on the recess surface 950 of the recess structure 930 .

Referring to FIG. 9B , the second antenna radiator structure 960 may be disposed in the recess structure 930 . When the second antenna radiator structure 960 is disposed on the recess structure 930, it may be disposed in an adhesive manner. The second antenna radiator structure 960 may include a protruding structure that may be combined with the guide hole structure 940 of the recess structure 930 . The second antenna radiator structure 960 may overlap and be disposed on a surface of at least a portion of the antenna radiator structure 920 opposite to a direction toward the housing. A surface of the second antenna radiator structure 960 opposite to the direction toward the housing and a surface of the antenna 910 opposite to the direction toward the housing may be positioned on the same plane. Although the antenna radiator structure 920 and the second antenna radiator structure 960 are overlapped, they may not be electrically connected because they are connected by a non-deterministic member. The second antenna radiator structure 960 is adhesively connected to the antenna radiator structure 920 to obtain an effect of extending the entire length of the antenna 910 .

10A is a perspective view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure is attached to a back cover of the electronic device and a view showing the inside of the back cover. 10B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in which an additional antenna radiator structure is attached to a back cover of the electronic device as viewed from the side.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1000 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 , the electronic device 600 of FIGS. 6A to 6B , the electronic device 700 of FIG. 7A , the electronic device of FIG. 8 ) The device 800, the electronic device 900 of FIGS. 9A-9B, is a housing 905 (e.g., the housing 310 of FIG. 3, the housing 605 of FIGS. 6A-6B, the housing 760 of FIG. 7A). , the housing 860 of FIG. 8, the housing 905 of FIGS. 9A to 9B), an antenna (e.g., the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, the antenna 390 of FIG. 3, and the antenna 510 of FIGS. 5A to 5B). , 520), the antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure 710, 720, 770, 780, 810, 820 of FIGS. 7A to 7B and 8, FIG. The antenna 910 of FIGS. 9A to 9B), the guide hole structure 940 (eg, the guide hole structure 640 of FIGS. 6A to 6B), the recess structure 705 (eg, the guide hole structure 640 of FIGS. 6A to 6B) The recess structure 630, the recess structure 705 of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the recess structure 805 of FIG. 8, and the recess structure 930 of FIGS. 9A to 9B) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be attached to the back cover 1070 of the electronic device 1000 using an adhesive member 1080 . When the second antenna radiator structure 1060 is coupled to the back cover 1070 of the electronic device 1000, the first antenna radiator structure 1020 and the second antenna radiator structure 1060 may not be connected by an adhesive member. there is. The second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be disposed in the recess structure 1030 by coupling the back cover 1070 to the housing 1005 . The force of coupling the back cover 1070 to the housing 1005 may fix the second antenna radiator structure 1060 .

Referring to FIG. 10B, from the bottom in the +z-axis direction, the housing 1005, the recess structure 1030, the first antenna radiator structure 1020, the second antenna radiator structure 1060, the adhesive member 1080, The back cover 1070 may be arranged in order. The antenna may include a first antenna radiator structure 1020 , a second antenna radiator structure 1060 , a first printed circuit board 1040 , and a second printed circuit board 1050 . At least one of the above components may be omitted. The first antenna radiator structure 1020 may be formed in a bent structure. At least a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 1020 may be disposed in the recess structure 1030 . A portion of the first antenna radiator structure 1020 disposed in the recess structure 1030 is referred to as a first portion 1020a. A portion of the first antenna radiator structure 1020 that is not disposed in the recess structure 1030 is referred to as a second portion 1020b. The first portion 1020a may be connected to the first printed circuit board 1040 . The second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be connected to the second printed circuit board 1050 . The second antenna radiator structure 1060 may not be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 1040 . The second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be disposed in the recess structure 1030 and overlap with a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 1020 . For example, the second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be disposed to overlap the first portion 1020a. The second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be disposed above the first portion 1020a in the +z-axis direction. Since the second antenna radiator structure 1060 overlaps only a portion of the first antenna radiator structure 1020, the antenna is extended and expanded. The first antenna radiator structure 1020 and the second antenna radiator structure 1060 may be coupled as non-conductive members and thus not electrically connected. The first surface of the second antenna radiator structure 1060 in the +z-axis direction and the second surface of the second portion 1020b of the first antenna radiator structure 1020 in the +z-axis direction may be positioned on the same plane.

11 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 12 is an experimental graph illustrating movement of an antenna frequency according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4 , the electronic device 600 of FIGS. 6A to 6B , the electronic device 700 of FIG. 7A , the electronic device 800 of FIG. 8 ) ), the electronic device 900 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, and the electronic device 1000 of FIGS. 10A to 10B) are housings (eg, the housing 310 of FIG. 3, the housing 605 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, Housing 760 of FIG. 7A, housing 860 of FIG. 8, housing 905 of FIGS. 9A to 9B), antennas 1110 and 1120 (eg, antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, antenna of FIG. 3 ( 390), the antennas 510 and 520 of FIGS. 5A to 5B, the antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure 710 and 720 of FIGS. 7A to 7B and 8 , 770, 780, 810, 820), the antenna 910 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, and the antennas 1020 and 1060 of FIGS. 10A to 10B).

Referring to FIG. 11 , the electronic device may include an antenna structure 1100 and a printed circuit board 1140 . The antenna structure 1100 may include a first antenna radiator structure 1110 and a second antenna radiator structure 1120 . The number of antenna radiator structures is at least two or more, but is not limited to two. The printed circuit board 1140 may include at least one processor 1170 , a transceiver 1160 , an RF front end 1150 , and an antenna matcher 1130 .

According to various embodiments, in the antenna structure 1100 , only the first antenna radiator structure 1110 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1140 . The second antenna radiator structure 1120 may not be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 1140 . According to the embodiments of FIGS. 6A to 10B , the second antenna radiator structure 1120 is disposed in physical contact with the first antenna radiator structure 1110, but may not be electrically connected. When the second antenna radiator structure 1120 is physically brought into contact with each other, the entire length of the antenna structure 1100 is extended so that a resonance can be moved and a frequency band to be used can be adjusted. The antenna matcher 1130 is connected to the first antenna radiator structure 1110, but when the second antenna radiator structure 1120 is connected, it can recognize it and transmit it to the RF front end 1150.

Referring to FIG. 12 , it is possible to check the frequency band of the terminal before and after combining the second antenna radiator structure. From the graph, it can be seen that there is a difference of about 30 MHz (megahertz) in the resonant frequency before (1210) and after (1220) the second antenna radiator structure is combined. The degree of movement of the resonant frequency may be determined according to the nature of the structure of the second antenna radiator. The degree of movement of the resonant frequency may vary according to the material and length of the second antenna radiator structure.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 600 of FIGS. 6A to 6B , the electronic device 700 of FIGS. 7A to 7B , the electronic device of FIG. 8 ) The device 800, the electronic device 900 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, and the electronic device 1000 of FIGS. 10A to 10B may include a housing (eg, the housing 310 of FIG. 3 and the housing of FIGS. 6A to 6B). 605, housing 760 in FIGS. 7A-7B, housing 860 in FIG. 8, housing 905 in FIGS. 9A-9B, housing 1005 in FIGS. 10A-10B), a display (eg: display module 160 of FIG. 1; display 301 of FIG. 3), a printed circuit board disposed within the housing (e.g., printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 4, printed circuit board 730 of FIG. 7A), and Disposed in the housing, a first antenna radiator structure (eg, the first antenna radiator structure 620 of FIGS. 6A to 6B , the first antenna radiator structure 710 and 770 of FIGS. 7A to 7B , the first antenna radiator structure 620 of FIGS. 7A to 7B , 1 antenna radiator structure 810, the first antenna radiator structure 920 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, the first antenna radiator structure 1020 of FIGS. 10A to 10B, and the first antenna radiator structure 1110 of FIG. 11) and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure (eg, the second antenna radiator structure 660 of FIG. 6B, the second antenna radiator structures 720 and 780 of FIGS. 7A to 7B, The second antenna radiator structure 820, the second antenna radiator structure 960 of FIG. 9B, the second antenna radiator structure 1060 of FIGS. 10A to 10B, and the second antenna radiator structure 1120 of FIG. 11) (e.g., the antennas 500, 510, and 550 of FIGS. 5A to 5B, the antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, the antenna 910 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, and the antennas of FIGS. 10A to 10B ( 1010)), and the housing includes a recess structure (eg, the recess structure 630 of FIGS. 6A to 6B and the recess structure 705 of FIGS. 7A to 7B) for disposing the second antenna radiator structure. ), the recess structure 805 of FIG. 8, the recess structure 930 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, and the recess structure 1030 of FIGS. 10A to 10B), One portion (eg, the first portion 710a of FIGS. 7A to 7B , the first portion 810a of FIG. 8 , and the first portion 1020a of FIGS. 10A to 10B ) is the bottom surface of the recess structure ( Example: Located on the recess surface 650 of FIGS. 6A to 6B and the recess surface 950 of FIGS. 9A to 9B), the recess structure is a hole structure for aligning the second antenna radiator structure (eg : the guide hole structure 650 of FIGS. 6A to 6B and the guide hole structure 940 of FIGS. 9A to 9B), and the second antenna radiator structure is a first part of the first antenna radiator structure and They may be arranged so as to overlap each other.

According to various embodiments, a first direction opposite to the display-facing direction of the second antenna radiator structure (eg, the +Z-axis direction of FIGS. 7A to 7B , the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 8 , the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 10B ) A first surface facing the +Z-axis direction) and a second surface facing the first direction of the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure may be located on the same plane.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna radiator structure and the first part of the first antenna radiator structure may include non-conductive adhesive members (eg, the adhesive layers 530b, 540b, and 540c of FIG. 5B, the adhesive layer 770b of FIG. 7B, 780b)) may be bonded and connected.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna radiator structure may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and the second antenna radiator structure may not be electrically connected to the first antenna radiator structure.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna radiator structure may include the first part and parts other than the first part (eg, the second part 710b of FIGS. 7A and 7B , the second part 810b of FIG. 8 ) ), the height of the second portion 1020b of FIGS. 10A to 10B) may be different.

According to various embodiments, the antenna may be located on an outer edge portion of the housing.

According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board may be a flexible printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna radiator structure may be attached to and disposed on a back cover (eg, the back cover 1070 of FIGS. 10A and 10B ) of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna radiator structure may be a film-type antenna (eg, the antenna 500 of FIG. 5A) attachable to or detachable from the electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna radiator structure may be a film-type antenna that is detachable from the electronic device (eg, the antenna 500 of FIG. 5A) or a printed antenna that is injected and printed on the electronic device (eg, FIG. It may be the antenna 550 of 5c).

According to various embodiments, the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure are metal layers made of metal (eg, the metal layer 520 of FIG. 5B, the metal layers 770a and 780a of FIGS. 7A to 7B), An insulating layer made of an insulator (eg, the insulating layers 530a and 540a of FIG. 5B) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the metal layer may be composed of nickel or copper.

According to various embodiments, the insulating layer may be made of a coverlay or PET.

According to various embodiments, the metal layer may be attached to the insulating layer by an adhesive method.

Antennas according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the antennas 500, 510, and 550 of FIGS. 5A to 5C, the antenna 610 of FIGS. 6A to 6B, the antenna 910 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, FIG. The antenna 1010 of FIGS. 10A to 10B is a first antenna radiator structure (eg, the first antenna radiator structure 620 of FIGS. 6A to 6B and the first antenna radiator structures 710 and 770 of FIGS. 7A to 7B ). , the first antenna radiator structure 810 of FIG. 8, the first antenna radiator structure 920 of FIGS. 9A to 9B, the first antenna radiator structure 1020 of FIGS. 10A to 10B, and the first antenna radiator of FIG. 11 structure 1110) and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure (eg, the second antenna radiator structure 660 of FIG. 6B, the second antenna radiator structures 720 and 780 of FIGS. 7A to 7B) ), the second antenna radiator structure 820 of FIG. 8, the second antenna radiator structure 960 of FIG. 9B, the second antenna radiator structure 1060 of FIGS. 10A to 10B, and the second antenna radiator structure of FIG. 11 ( 1120)), and the first part of the first antenna radiator structure (eg, the first part 710a of FIGS. 7A to 7B, the first part 810a of FIG. 8, and the first part 810a of FIGS. 10A to 10B). The first portion 1020a) may be disposed in contact with at least a portion of the second antenna radiator structure, and the second antenna radiator structure may be disposed to overlap the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure.

According to various embodiments, looking in a first direction opposite to the direction toward the display (eg, the +Z-axis direction of FIGS. 7A to 7B, the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 8, and the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 10B) The first surface of the second antenna radiator structure and the second surface of the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure facing the first direction may be positioned on the same plane.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna radiator structure and the second portion of the first antenna radiator structure may include a non-conductive adhesive member (eg, the adhesive layers 530b, 540b, and 540c of FIG. 5B , the adhesive layer 770b of FIG. 7B , 780b)) may be bonded and connected.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure are metal layers made of metal (eg, the metal layer 520 of FIG. 5B, the metal layers 770a and 780a of FIGS. 7A to 7B), An insulating layer made of an insulator (eg, the insulating layers 530a and 540a of FIG. 5B) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the metal layer may be composed of nickel or copper.

According to various embodiments, the insulating layer may be made of a coverlay or PET.

The antenna structure of various embodiments of the present disclosure described above and the electronic device including the same are not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the technical scope of the present disclosure. It will be clear to those skilled in the art to which it pertains.

Electronics: 101, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000
Housing: 310, 605, 760, 860, 905, 1005
Antenna: 500, 510, 550, 610, 910, 1010, 1100
First antenna radiator structure: 620, 710, 770, 810, 920, 1020, 1110
Second antenna radiator structure: 660, 720, 780, 820, 960, 1060, 1120
Recess structure: 630, 705, 805, 930, 1030
Recessed faces: 650, 950
Guide hole structure: 640, 940
Metal layer: 520, 770a, 780a
Insulation layer: 530a, 540a
Adhesive layer: 530b, 540b, 540c, 770b, 780b
Part 1: 710a, 810a, 1020a
Part 2: 710b, 810b, 1020b
Back cover: 750, 850, 1070

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
housing;
display;
a printed circuit board disposed within the housing; and
an antenna disposed within the housing and including a first antenna radiator structure and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure;
The housing includes a recess structure in which the second antenna radiator structure is disposed,
A first portion of the first antenna radiator structure is located on a bottom surface of the recess structure;
The recess structure includes a hole structure for aligning the second antenna radiator structure, and
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second antenna radiator structure overlaps the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure. According to claim 1,
A first surface of the second antenna radiator structure facing the first direction opposite to the display direction and a second surface of the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure facing the first direction are coplanar. Electronic devices located on top. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second antenna radiator structure and the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure are bonded and connected by a non-conductive adhesive member. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna radiator structure is electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and the second antenna radiator structure is not electrically connected to the first antenna radiator structure. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna radiator structure has different heights from the first portion and portions other than the first portion. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is positioned on an outer edge of the housing.
According to claim 1,
The printed circuit board is a flexible printed circuit board electronic device. According to claim 1,
The second antenna radiator structure is disposed attached to a back cover of the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The second antenna radiator structure is a film-type antenna that is detachable from the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna radiator structure is a film-type antenna that is detachable from the electronic device or a printed antenna that is injected and printed on the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure include a metal layer made of metal and an insulating layer made of an insulator. According to claim 11,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the metal layer is composed of nickel or copper. According to claim 11,
The insulating layer is composed of a coverlay or PET. According to claim 11,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the metal layer is attached to the insulating layer by an adhesive method. in the antenna,
A first antenna radiator structure and a second antenna radiator structure extending from the first antenna radiator structure,
The first portion of the first antenna radiator structure is disposed in contact with at least a portion of the second antenna radiator structure;
The second antenna radiator structure is disposed to overlap the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure. According to claim 15,
The first surface of the second antenna radiator structure facing the first direction opposite to the direction toward the display and the second surface of the first portion of the first antenna radiator structure facing the first direction are on the same plane. antenna located on According to claim 15,
The second antenna radiator structure and the first part of the first antenna radiator structure are bonded and connected by a non-conductive adhesive member. According to claim 15,
wherein the first antenna radiator structure and the second antenna radiator structure include a metal layer made of metal and an insulating layer made of an insulator. According to claim 18,
The metal layer is an antenna composed of nickel or copper. According to claim 18,
The insulating layer is an antenna composed of a coverlay or PET.

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