KR20230059671A - Electronic device comprising antennas - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface. a cover, a second outer surface, a second inner surface opposite to the second outer surface and facing the first inner surface, and a second side surface between the second outer surface and the second inner surface; 2 a housing including a cover and a slot located on the first side surface, a first antenna located between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and facing the slot and configured to operate in a first frequency band; and a second antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the first antenna, and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band.

Description

Electronic device comprising an antenna {ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNAS}

Various embodiments below relate to an electronic device including an antenna.

The use of electronic devices having wireless communication functions such as data communication (eg, Internet) is increasing. Various technologies are being developed to utilize next-generation networks (eg, fifth generation new radio (5G NR)) to provide users with high-speed mobile communication functions.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to improve the efficiency of an arrangement space of a plurality of antennas in an electronic device while reducing design changes of the electronic device.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface. a housing including a cover, a second outer surface, and a second cover including a second inner surface opposite to the second outer surface and facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface; a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and facing the slot and configured to operate in a first frequency band; and a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and configured to operate in a first frequency band. and a second antenna facing one antenna and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface. a housing including a cover, a second outer surface, and a second cover including a second inner surface opposite to the second outer surface and facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface; a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and facing the slot and configured to operate in a first frequency band; a second antenna facing the antenna and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, the first antenna and/or the second antenna It may include a support structure configured to support.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface. a housing including a cover, a second outer surface, and a second cover including a second inner surface opposite to the second outer surface and facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface; a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and facing the slot and configured to operate in a first frequency band; a second antenna facing the antenna and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, the first antenna and/or the second antenna It may include a support structure configured to support and including a reflector positioned between the first antenna and the slot.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to improve the efficiency of an arrangement space of a plurality of antennas in an electronic device while reducing design changes of the electronic device. Effects of the electronic device according to various embodiments are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
2 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
3A is a side view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
3B is a perspective view of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
In the electronic device of FIG. 3C , it is a perspective view illustrating components within the electronic device.
3D is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
4A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
4B is a view of antennas in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
5A is a perspective view of antennas of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an exemplary embodiment;
5B is a perspective view of antennas of an electronic device viewed in different directions according to an embodiment.
5C is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
6A is a perspective view of a partial structure of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an exemplary embodiment.
6B is a perspective view of a partial structure of an electronic device viewed from another direction according to an exemplary embodiment.
6C is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of an antenna in an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
6D is a view showing a connection structure of a conductive pattern of an antenna connected to a support structure, as viewed from one side (eg, a lower surface) of an antenna and a support structure according to an embodiment.
7A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of an antenna in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7B is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of an antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.

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 may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an 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 one 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, the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, 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 ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), 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 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can 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, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the 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 the artificial intelligence model 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 may 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 IR (infrared) 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 battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, 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 is 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 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, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as 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 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). 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 electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 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 an 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 this 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, and 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 a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 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 interchangeably interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits. can be used 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 describe 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 (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) or on two user devices (e.g. 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 components described above may include a single object or a plurality of objects, and some of the multiple objects may be separately disposed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned 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, operations performed by modules, programs, or other components are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 210, a connection unit 215, and a display unit 220 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ). It may include the display module 160 of FIG. 1) and the second housing 230. The electronic device 200 may include, for example, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a tablet PC, an electronic book reader, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a wearable device, or a home appliance.

The first housing 210 may include a keyboard 202 , a touch pad 204 , a palm rest 206 and an antenna module 208 . The keyboard 202 (eg, the input device 150 of FIG. 1 ) may include a plurality of keys on the top of the first housing 210 . The keyboard 202 can receive numeric or character information. The keyboard 202 may include a plurality of input keys and function keys for setting various functions of the electronic device 200 . The function keys may include direction keys, volume keys, and/or shortcut keys set to perform designated functions. The keyboard 203 may include any one of a qwerty keypad, a 3*4 keypad, a 4*3 keypad, or a touch key. The touch pad 204 may replace the function of a mouse. The touch pad 204 may input a command for selecting or executing an application displayed through the display unit 220 . The palm rest 206 may be a support for reducing wrist fatigue of a user of the electronic device 200 using the keyboard 202 . The antenna module 208 (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) transmits signals or power to external electronic devices (eg, the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the server 108). It can be transmitted or received from an external electronic device.

The connection unit 215 may couple the first housing 210 and the display unit 220 in a folding or unfolding manner. The connection unit 215 may mechanically connect the first housing 210 and the display unit 220 . The connection unit 215 may include, for example, a hinge member between the first housing 210 and the display unit 220 . The connection unit 215 may electrically connect the first housing 210 and the display unit 220 . The connection unit 215 may include, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) between the first housing 210 and the display unit 220 .

The display unit 220 may include a screen 222 . The screen 222 may display various menus of the electronic device 200, information input by the user using the keyboard 202, or information to be provided to the user. The screen 222 is at least one of a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitted diode, an active matrix organic light emitted diode, a flexible display, or a transparent display. can be formed The screen 222 displays at least one of various screens according to the use of the portable electronic device 200, for example, a home screen, a menu screen, a lock screen, a game screen, a web page screen, a call screen, and a music or video playback screen. can provide

The second housing 230 may form the exterior of the first housing 210 . The second housing 230 may also be applied to the palm rest 206 located in the first housing 210 . The second housing 230 protects at least one electronic component included in the first housing 210 (eg, the processor 120, the memory 130, the sensor module 176 and other electronic components of FIG. 1). can do. The second housing 230 may include a first surface 231 covering the upper surface of the first housing 210, a second surface 233 covering the side surface, and a third surface 235 covering the rear surface of the first housing 210. there is. The second housing 230 may form the exterior of the display unit 220 . The second housing 230 includes at least one of various electronic components included in the display unit 220 (eg, the camera module 180, the sound output module 155 and other electronic components of FIG. 1) and the screen 222. can protect

3A to 3D , an electronic device 301 (eg, the electronic device 201) according to an embodiment includes a first cover 312 (eg, an upper cover) and a second cover 314 (eg, an upper cover). For example, a housing 310 including a lower cover) may be included. The first cover 312 has a first outer surface 312A (eg, a first upper outer surface) and a first inner surface 312B (eg, a first upper inner surface) opposite to the first outer surface 312A. ), and a first side surface 312C (eg, a first upper side surface) between the first outer surface 312A and the first inner surface 312B. The second cover 314 has a second outer surface 314A (eg, a second lower outer surface) and a second inner surface 314B (eg, a second lower inner surface) opposite to the second outer surface 314A. ), and a second side surface 314C (eg, a second lower side surface) between the second outer surface 314A and the second inner surface 314B. The first cover 312 and the second cover 314 may be coupled so that the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B face each other.

In one embodiment, the second outer surface 314A and the second side surface 314C may be integrally and seamlessly connected so as to be indistinguishable from each other. For example, the second outer face 314A and the second side face 314C form substantially one face and may have an at least partially curved profile. In some embodiments, the second outer surface 314A and the second side surface 314C may be oriented to have different normal directions. In another embodiment, the second outer surface 314A and the second side surface 314C may be distinctly separated from each other.

In one embodiment, the first cover 312 includes a first protrusion 312D formed on the first inner face 312B and protruding from the first inner face 312B toward the second inner face 314B. can do. In some embodiments, the first protrusion 312D may be located adjacent to or on the first side surface 312C. In one embodiment, the second cover 314 includes a second protrusion 314D formed on the second inner face 314B and protruding from the second inner face 314B toward the first inner face 312B. can do. In some embodiments, the second protrusion 314D may be positioned adjacent to or on the second side face 314C. In one embodiment, the first cover 312 and the second cover 314 may be substantially formed of a metal material.

In one embodiment, the housing 310 may include a slot 316 formed in the housing 310 . The slot 316 may be formed, for example, in the first side surface 312C. As another example, the slot 316 may be formed on the second side surface 314C. As another example, the slot 316 may be formed between the first side surface 312C and the second side surface 314C. In some embodiments, slot 316 may be defined by first protrusion 312D and second inner surface 314B. In some embodiments, it may be defined by a first protrusion 312D and a second protrusion 314D.

In one embodiment, housing 310 may include a slot cover 318 configured to cover slot 316 . The slot cover 318 visually and substantially blocks components (eg, the antenna module 397) in the electronic device 301 through the slot 316, for example, and aesthetically pleasing the appearance of the electronic device 301. sensation can be improved. The slot cover 318 may block foreign substances from entering the electronic device 301 through the slot 316 , for example. The slot cover 318 may be formed of, for example, a rubber material, glass (eg, glass fiber), ceramic, and/or a polymeric material. In one embodiment, the slot cover 318 may have a surface substantially coplanar with the first side surface 312C and/or the second side surface 314C. In some embodiments, slot cover 318 is located next to first protrusion 312D and/or second protrusion 314D and between first inner surface 312B and/or second inner surface 314B. It can be.

The electronic device 301 may include an audio output module 355 (eg, the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1 ) located in the housing 310 . The sound output module 355 may include, for example, a speaker. The sound output module 355 may include, for example, a speaker hole formed in the first cover 312 and/or the second cover 314 .

The electronic device 301 may include at least one (eg, three) connection terminals 378 (eg, the connection terminals 178 of FIG. 1 ) located on the housing 310 . The connection terminal 378 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector). The connection terminal 378 may be formed on, for example, the first cover 312 and/or the second cover 314 .

Electronic device 301 may include an antenna module 397 (eg, antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 and/or antenna module 208 of FIG. 2 ) positioned within housing 310 . In one embodiment, the antenna module 397 may include a plurality of antennas 397A and 397B. In some embodiments, the plurality of antennas 397A and 397B include a first antenna 397A configured to operate in a first frequency band (eg, mmWave band), and a second frequency band different from the first frequency band (eg, mmWave band). : legacy band) may include a second antenna 397B configured to operate. In some embodiments, the first antenna 397A is configured to operate in the mmWave band, and the second antenna 397B is configured to operate in the LTE band, 5G Sub 6 communication band, WiFi band, Bluetooth band, GPS band and / or may be configured to operate in other frequency bands. In some embodiments, the second antenna 397B may include a printed circuit board including a feed pattern and a ground.

In one embodiment, the first antenna 397A may be positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and face the slot 316 . A second antenna 397B may be positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and face the first antenna 397A. For example, the first antenna 397A may be configured to radiate radio waves through the slot 316, and the second antenna 397B may be configured to radiate radio waves by using the slot 316 as a radiation pattern. The slot 316 may secure resonance of the second antenna 397B and may be used as a pattern for a coupling feed.

In some embodiments, first antenna 397A may directly face slot 316 . The second antenna 397B may directly face the first antenna 397A. In some embodiments, the first antenna 397A and the second antenna 397B may be physically and/or structurally connected, connected, or coupled to each other. In some embodiments, first antenna 397A may be supported by second antenna 397B and first protrusion 312D. In some embodiments, the first antenna 397A and the second antenna 397B may at least partially overlap the first protrusion 312D and/or the second protrusion 314D.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include an antenna carrier or support structure 320 configured to support the antenna module 397 . The support structure 320 may be positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B. In some embodiments, support structure 320 and second antenna 397B may be physically and/or structurally connected, connected, or coupled to each other.

In one embodiment, support structure 320 may be configured to directly support second antenna 397B. In one embodiment, support structure 320 may be configured to indirectly support first antenna 397A. For example, the support structure 320 may support the second antenna 397B, and the second antenna 397B may support the first antenna 397A. In another embodiment, the support structure 320 may be configured to directly support the first antenna 397A. In another embodiment, the support structure 320 may be configured to indirectly support the second antenna 397B. For example, the support structure 320 may support the first antenna 397A, and the first antenna 397A may support the second antenna 397B.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a ground sheet 330 configured to ground the second antenna 397B to the housing 310 . In one embodiment, a first end of the ground sheet 330 is electrically connected to the ground of the second antenna 397B and a second end opposite the first end of the ground sheet 330 is connected to the second cover 314. ) can be electrically connected to

In one embodiment, the ground sheet 330 may be positioned to at least partially surround the support structure 320 . For example, a ground sheet 330 is coupled to the second antenna 397B and positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the first surface of the support structure 320 (e.g., the top surface in FIG. 3D). 1 a first seat portion 330A extending along an inner surface 312B, coupled to the first seat portion 330A and positioned on a second side of the support structure 320 (e.g., the left side in FIG. 3D); A second seat portion 330B extending between the first inner face 312B and the second inner face 314B, and connected to the second seat portion 330B, the second inner face 314B and the support structure 320 ) and a third sheet portion 330C extending along the second inner surface 314B. As another example, the ground sheet 330 may include the first sheet portion 330A and the second sheet portion 330B without the third sheet portion 330C. As another example, the third seat portion 330C may be directly connected to the second inner surface 314B.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a conductor 332 connecting the ground sheet 330 and the second cover 314 . Conductor 332 may, for example, electrically connect second sheet portion 330B and/or third sheet portion 330C to second inner surface 314B.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , an electronic device 401 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3D ) according to an embodiment includes a first cover 412 (eg, the first cover 312 )), a second cover 414 (eg, second cover 314), a slot 416 (eg, slot 316), and a slot cover 418 (eg, slot cover 318). It may include a housing 410 (eg, the housing 310). The electronic device 401 may include a support structure 420 (eg, the support structure 320). The electronic device 401 includes a first sheet portion 430A (eg, the first sheet portion 330A), a second sheet portion 430B (eg, the second sheet portion 330B), and a third sheet portion. 430C (eg, the third sheet portion 330C) may include a ground sheet 430 (eg, the ground sheet 330). The electronic device 401 may include a first conductor 432 (eg, the conductor 332). The electronic device 401 may include a first antenna 497A (eg, the first antenna 397A) and a second antenna 497B (eg, the second antenna 397B).

The first cover 412 includes a first outer surface 412A (eg, first outer surface 312A), a first inner surface 412B (eg, first inner surface 312B), and a first side surface. 412C (eg, the first side surface 312C), and a first protrusion 412D (eg, the first protrusion 312D). The second cover 414 includes a second outer surface 414A (eg, second outer surface 314A), a second inner surface 414B (eg, second inner surface 314B), and a second side surface. 414C (eg, the second side surface 314C), and a second protrusion 414D (eg, the second protrusion 314D).

In one embodiment, the first antenna 497A may include a carrier portion 497A-1 and at least one radiation portion 497A-2 formed on the carrier portion 497A-1. The second antenna 497B may include a substrate portion 497B-1 and a feed pattern 497B-2 formed on the substrate portion 497B-1.

In one embodiment, the second antenna 497B may use the first protrusion 412D as a stub pattern. The second antenna 497B may at least partially overlap the first protrusion 412D. In some embodiments, the first protrusion 412D may be positioned so as not to substantially interfere with the at least one radiating portion 497A- 2 of the first antenna module 497A. In one embodiment, the first protrusion 412D may be visually blocked by the slot cover 418 .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 401 may include a second conductor 434 connecting the first cover 412 and the second antenna 497B. Second conductor 434 may, for example, connect ground of second antenna 497B to first side face 412C and/or first protrusion 412D.

5A to 5C, an electronic device 501 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3D) according to an embodiment includes a first cover 512 (eg, the first cover 312 )), a second cover 514 (eg, the second cover 314), and a housing 510 including a slot 516 (eg, the slot 316) (eg, the housing 310). can do. The first cover 512 includes a first outer surface 512A (eg, first outer surface 312A), a first inner surface 512B (eg, first inner surface 312B), and a first side. It may include a surface 512C (eg, the first side surface 312C). The second cover 514 includes a second outer surface 514A (eg, second outer surface 314A), a second inner surface 514B (eg, second inner surface 314B), and a second side. It may include a surface 514C (eg, the second side surface 314C).

The electronic device 501 may include a support structure 520 (eg, the support structure 320). The electronic device 501 may include a ground sheet 530 (eg, the ground sheet 330). The electronic device 501 may include a first conductor 432 (eg, the conductor 332). The electronic device 501 may include a first antenna 597A (eg, the first antenna 397A) and a second antenna 597B (eg, the second antenna 397B). The electronic device 501 includes a first cable C1 (eg, a flat ribbon cable) configured to connect a first antenna 597A and a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ), and a second antenna. 597B and a second cable C2 (eg, coaxial cable) configured to connect the communication module.

In one embodiment, the support structure 520 may be fixed to the housing 510 . The support structure 520 may include, for example, at least one fastening part 521 fastened to the first cover 512 . The fastening part 521 may include, for example, a hole for screwing. The fastening part 521 may stably fix the first antenna 597A and the second antenna 597B in the housing 510 .

In one embodiment, the ground sheet 530 may be configured to spread heat generated by the first antenna 597A. The ground sheet 530 may be directly or indirectly connected to, for example, the first cover 512 and diffuse heat from the first antenna 597A through the first cover 512 .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 501 may include a conductive bonding portion 536 configured to bond the ground sheet 530 and the first cover 512 . Conductive junction 536 may be located, for example, between a portion of ground sheet 530 (eg, first sheet portion 330A) and first inner surface 512B. Conductive bonding 536 is attached to a first bonding surface (eg, upper bonding surface) bonded to first inner surface 512B and to a portion of ground sheet 530 (eg, first sheet portion 330A). It may include a second bonding surface (eg, a lower bonding surface) to be.

6A to 6D, an electronic device 601 (eg, the electronic device 301 of FIGS. 3A to 3D) according to an embodiment includes a cover 614 (eg, a first cover 312 and A housing 610 (eg, housing 310) including a second cover 314) and a slot 616 (eg, slot 316), a support structure 620 (eg, support structure 320) , and a first antenna 697A (eg, the first antenna 397A) and a second antenna 697B (eg, the second antenna 397B).

In one embodiment, the support structure 620 may include a metal bracket. For example, the support structure 620 may include stainless steel (stainless use steel, SUS). A support structure 620 may be positioned between the first antenna 697A and the second antenna. The support structure 620 is configured to power the second antenna, is configured to ground the ground of the second antenna by being electrically connected to the housing 610, and fixes the first antenna 697A in the housing 610 can be configured to do so.

In one embodiment, support structure 620 extends along a first inner surface (eg, first inner surface 312B) and is positioned on a first portion (eg, top) of first antenna 697A. At least one (eg, three) first enclosure portion 620A, coupled to the first enclosure portion 620A and extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface (eg, second inner surface 314B) and a second enclosure portion 620B located on a second portion (eg, first side) of the first antenna 697A, and connected to the second enclosure portion 620B and extending along the second inner surface, and It may include a third enclosure portion 620C located on a third portion (eg, lower portion) of the first antenna 697A.

In one embodiment, the first enclosure portion 620A, the second enclosure portion 620B, and the third enclosure portion 620C may be formed of metal segments. In one embodiment, the first enclosure portion 620A, the second enclosure portion 620B, and the third enclosure portion 620C may be formed substantially integrally and seamlessly.

In some embodiments, the support structure 620 may include a plurality of first enclosure portions 620A arranged spaced apart along the first antenna 697A on the first portion of the first antenna 697A.

In some embodiments, the support structure 620 may include a conductor portion 632 (eg, the conductor 332) electrically connected to the second cover 614 .

In one embodiment, the support structure 620 includes a fourth enclosure portion 620D coupled to the third enclosure portion 620C and positioned on a fourth portion (eg, second side) of the first antenna 697A. can include In some embodiments, the support structure 620 may include a pair of fourth enclosure portions 620D. In some embodiments, the fourth enclosure portion 620D protrudes from the third enclosure portion 620C and can at least partially surround the fourth portion of the first antenna 697A. In some embodiments, the fourth enclosure portion 620D may be connected only to the third enclosure portion 620C and not to the first enclosure portion 620A and the second enclosure portion 620B.

In one embodiment, the first antenna 697A may include a conductive pattern 697A-1 electrically connected to the support structure 620. Conductive pattern 697A-1 extends from, for example, third enclosure portion 620C and does not substantially obscure the radiating portion of first antenna 697A, while leaving one side of first antenna 697A (e.g., front or radial plane) at least partially overlapping. The conductive pattern 697A-1 may form a stub pattern (eg, the first protrusion 412D) of the first antenna 697A. In one embodiment, the conductive pattern 697A-1 is connected to and extends from the third enclosure portion 620C and is located on one side (eg, the bottom side) of the first antenna 697A. A conductive connection member 697A-2 may be included. Meanwhile, in FIG. 6C , the conductive pattern 697A-1 is shown as being spaced apart from the support structure 620, but this is for explanation of the support structure 620 coupled to the first antenna 697A, and the conductive pattern 697A-1 is conductive. Pattern 697A-2 can be understood as connected to support structure 620 as shown in FIG. 6D.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , an electronic device 701 (eg, the electronic device 601 of FIGS. 6A to 6C ) according to an embodiment includes a first antenna 797A and/or a second antenna 797B. ) and at least partially surrounds the first antenna 797A and/or the second antenna 797B (eg, the support structure 620). Support structure 720 includes at least one first enclosure portion 720A (eg, first enclosure portion 620A), a second enclosure portion 720B (eg, second enclosure portion 620B), and a third enclosure portion 720B. An enclosure portion 720C (eg, the third enclosure portion 620C) and a fourth enclosure portion 720D (eg, the fourth enclosure portion 620D) may be included.

In one embodiment, the support structure 720 may include a reflector 720E positioned between the first antenna 797A and a slot (eg, slot 616 in FIG. 6A ). The reflector 720E may be configured to reflect radio waves W emitted from the radiating portion 797A-2 formed on the carrier portion 797A-1 of the first antenna 797A. In one embodiment, the reflector 720E may be formed to extend from the third enclosure portion 720C and/or the fourth enclosure portion 720D. In one embodiment, reflector 720E may be formed across first antenna 797A. In one embodiment, reflector 720E may extend from carrier portion 797A-1 of first antenna 797A toward a slot (eg, slot 616 in FIG. 6A). In one embodiment, reflector 720E may be positioned between radiating portion 797A-2 and a second inner surface (eg, second inner surface 314B in FIG. 3D).

The electronic device 301 according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface 312A, a first inner surface 312B opposite to the first outer surface 312A, and the first outer surface 312A and the A first cover 312 comprising a first side surface 312C between the first inner surface 312B, a second outer surface 314A, and opposite to the second outer surface 314A and the first inner surface 312A. housing 310 including a second cover 314 including a second inner surface 314B facing surface 312B and a slot 316 located on the first side surface 312C; 1 first antenna 397A positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and facing the slot 316 and configured to operate in a first frequency band, and the first inner surface 312B ) and a second antenna 397B located between the second inner surface 314B and facing the first antenna 397A and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band. .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 is positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and the first antenna 397A and/or the second antenna 397B ) It may further include a support structure 320 configured to support. For example, the support structure 320 can support the first antenna 397A. For example, the support structure 320 can support the second antenna 397B. For example, the support structure 320 may support the second antenna 397B, and the second antenna 397B may support the first antenna 397A. For example, the support structure 320 may support the first antenna 397A, and the first antenna 397A may support the second antenna 397B.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may further include a ground sheet 330 that at least partially surrounds the support structure 320 and is connected to the second antenna 397B.

In one embodiment, the ground sheet 330 comprises a first sheet portion 330A extending along the first inner surface 312B and located on the first surface of the support structure 320, the first a second sheet portion 330B located on a second surface connected to the first surface of the support structure 320 and extending between the inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B, and the second inner surface 330B; and a third sheet portion 330C located on a third side extending along side 314B and connected to the second side of the support structure 320 .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may further include a conductor 332 connecting the second inner surface 314B and the ground sheet 330 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 501 may further include a conductive bonding portion 536 connecting the first inner surface 512B and the ground sheet 530 to each other.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may further include a slot cover 318 configured to at least partially cover the slot 316 .

In one embodiment, the second antenna 497B may include a printed circuit board 497B-1 including a feed pattern 497B-2.

In one embodiment, the first cover 412 is positioned at least partially on the second antenna 497B and protrudes from the first inner surface 412B toward the second inner surface 414B. (412D) may be further included.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 401 may further include a conductor 434 connecting the protrusion 412D and the second antenna 497B.

An electronic device 301 or 601 according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface 312A, a first inner surface 312B opposite to the first outer surface 312A, and a first outer surface 312A. and a first cover 312 including a first side surface 312C between the first inner surface 312B, a second outer surface 314A, and opposite to the second outer surface 314A, and the second outer surface 314A. A housing 310 including a second cover 314 including a second inner surface 314B facing the first inner surface 312B and a slot 316 located on the first side surface 312C, a first antenna 397A positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and facing the slot 316 and configured to operate in a first frequency band; and a second antenna 397B located between 312B and the second inner surface 314B and facing the first antenna 397A and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band; and a support structure (320, 620) positioned between the first inner surface (312B) and the second inner surface (314B) and configured to support the first antenna (397A) and/or the second antenna (397B); can do.

In one embodiment, the support structure 620 comprises: a first enclosure portion 620A extending along the first inner surface 312B and positioned over a first portion of the first antenna 697A; 1 connected to enclosure portion 620A and extending between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and located on a second part different from the first part of the first antenna 697A. a second enclosure portion 620B, and a second portion connected to the second enclosure portion 620B and extending along the second inner surface 314B and opposite to the first portion of the first antenna 697A. It may include a third enclosure portion 620C located on a third portion connected to .

In one embodiment, the support structure 620 is connected to the third enclosure portion 620C and extends between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and the first antenna ( 697A) may further include a fourth enclosure portion 620D at least partially surrounding.

In one embodiment, the support structure 620 may further include a conductor portion 632 connecting the second inner surface 314B and the third enclosure portion 620C.

In one embodiment, the first antenna 697A may include a conductive pattern 697A-1 electrically connected to the support structure 620.

An electronic device 301 or 701 according to various embodiments includes a first outer surface 312A, a first inner surface 312B opposite to the first outer surface 312A, and a first outer surface 312A. and a first cover 312 comprising a first side surface 312C between the first inner surface 312B, a second outer surface 314A, and opposite to the second outer surface 314A, and the second outer surface 314A. A housing 310 including a second cover 314 including a second inner surface 314B facing the first inner surface 312B, and a slot 316 located on the first side surface 312C, a first antenna (397A, 797A) positioned between the first inner surface (312B) and the second inner surface (314B) and facing the slot (316) and configured to operate in a first frequency band; A second antenna 397B positioned between the inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and facing the first antenna 397A, 797A and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band. ), and positioned between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and configured to support the first antenna 397A, 797A and the second antenna 397B, wherein the first and a support structure 720 comprising antennas 397A, 797A and a reflector 720E positioned between the slot 316.

In one embodiment, the reflector 720E may be formed across the first antennas 397A and 797A.

In one embodiment, the reflector 720E may extend toward the slot 316 from the first antennas 397A and 797A.

In one embodiment, the support structure 720 is connected to the reflector 720E and extends between the first inner surface 312B and the second inner surface 314B and the first antenna 397A, 797A. ) may further include enclosure portions 720B and 720D at least partially surrounding the enclosure.

In one embodiment, the first antenna 397A, 797A includes a radiating portion 797A-2 and the reflector 720E is between the radiating portion 797A-2 and the second inner surface 314B. can be located in

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A first cover comprising a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface; a housing including a second cover opposite to the second outer surface and including a second inner surface facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface;
a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the slot, and configured to operate in a first frequency band; and
a second antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the first antenna, and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band;
An electronic device comprising a. According to claim 1,
and a support structure positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and configured to support the first antenna and/or the second antenna. According to claim 2,
and a ground sheet at least partially surrounding the support structure and connected to the second antenna. According to claim 3,
The ground sheet,
a first seat portion located on the first side of the support structure and extending along the first inner side;
a second seat portion located on a second surface connected to the first surface of the support structure and extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface; and
a third seat portion located on a third surface extending along the second inner surface and connected to the second surface of the support structure;
An electronic device comprising a. According to claim 3,
The electronic device further comprises a conductor connecting the second inner surface and the ground sheet. According to claim 3,
The electronic device further comprises a conductive bonding portion bonding the first inner surface and the ground sheet. According to claim 1,
The electronic device further comprising a slot cover configured to at least partially cover the slot. According to claim 1,
The second antenna includes a printed circuit board including a feed pattern. According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first cover further includes a protrusion that is at least partially positioned on the second antenna and protrudes from the first inner surface toward the second inner surface. According to claim 9,
The electronic device further includes a conductor connecting the protrusion and the second antenna. A first cover comprising a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface; a housing including a second cover opposite to the second outer surface and including a second inner surface facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface;
a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the slot, and configured to operate in a first frequency band;
a second antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the first antenna, and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band; and
a support structure positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and configured to support the first antenna and/or the second antenna;
An electronic device comprising a. According to claim 11,
The support structure,
a first enclosure portion extending along the first inner surface and located on a first portion of the first antenna;
a second enclosure portion connected to the first enclosure portion and extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and positioned on a second portion of the first antenna different from the first portion; and
a third enclosure portion connected to the second enclosure portion and extending along the second inner surface and positioned on a third portion opposite the first portion of the first antenna and connected to the second portion;
An electronic device comprising a. According to claim 12,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure further includes a fourth enclosure portion connected to the third enclosure portion, extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and at least partially surrounding the first antenna. According to claim 12,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure further includes a conductor portion connecting the second inner surface and the third enclosure portion. According to claim 11,
The first antenna includes a conductive pattern electrically connected to the support structure. A first cover comprising a first outer surface, a first inner surface opposite to the first outer surface, and a first side surface between the first outer surface and the first inner surface; a housing including a second cover opposite to the second outer surface and including a second inner surface facing the first inner surface, and a slot located on the first side surface;
a first antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the slot, and configured to operate in a first frequency band;
a second antenna positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, facing the first antenna, and configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band; and
a support structure positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface and configured to support the first antenna and/or the second antenna, and including a reflector positioned between the first antenna and the slot;
An electronic device comprising a. 17. The method of claim 16,
The reflector is formed across the first antenna. 17. The method of claim 16,
The reflector extends from the first antenna toward the slot. 17. The method of claim 16,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure further includes an enclosure portion connected to the reflector, extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and at least partially enclosing the first antenna. 17. The method of claim 16,
The first antenna includes a radiating portion, and the reflector is positioned between the radiating portion and the second inner surface.

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