KR20230146499A - Electronic device including antenna device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprising: a first housing structure including a first side member, the first housing structure being at least partially made of an electrically conductive material; a second housing structure including a second side member, the second housing structure being at least partially made of a conductive material; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis that serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure; and a printed circuit board, wherein the first side member or the second side member includes: a first side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis; a second side portion spaced apart from one end of the first side portion and extending in a direction intersecting the folding axis; A first part disposed spaced apart from the other end of the first side part and extending to a first length along a direction parallel to the folding axis, and a second part connected to the first part and along a direction intersecting the folding axis a third side portion comprising a second portion formed lengthwise; and a fourth side part spaced apart from the third side part and extending in a direction intersecting the folding axis, wherein the first length is formed from 30 mm to 50 mm, and the second length is from 8.6 mm to 28.6 mm. An electronic device formed in mm can be provided.
In addition, various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna device {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA DEVICE}

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

As electronic, information, and communication technologies develop, various functions are being integrated into a single electronic device. For example, a smart phone includes communication functions as well as the functions of a sound reproduction device, an imaging device, or an electronic notebook, and a wider variety of functions can be implemented in the smart phone by installing additional applications.

Users are not limited to functions (eg, applications) or information installed on the electronic device itself, and can search, select, and obtain more information by connecting to the network. When accessing a network, a direct connection method (e.g., wired communication) can provide fast and stable communication establishment, but the area of use may be limited to a fixed location or a certain amount of space. When accessing a network, the wireless communication method has fewer restrictions on location or space, and the transmission speed and stability of the wireless communication method is gradually reaching the same level as the direct connection method. In the future, faster and more stable communication will be established than the direct connection method. It is expected to provide.

As the use of personal and portable electronic devices such as smart phones becomes widespread, demands for portability and usability are increasing. For example, electronic devices with a foldable or rollable structure can be easily portable and provide an improved multimedia environment through a wider screen.

Within miniaturized electronic devices, there may be difficulties in securing a communication environment in different frequency bands. For example, an independent operating environment (e.g., sufficient spacing) must be provided between antennas, but it may be difficult to secure such an environment in miniaturized electronic devices. In electronic devices with a foldable or rollable structure, the structure or space where the antenna can be placed may become narrower. For example, in order to be flexible, structures such as housings may need to be thinner, making it more difficult to secure space for antenna placement. In one embodiment, in an electronic device with a foldable or rollable structure, the operating environment of the antenna may vary depending on the folded or rolled state. For example, the arrangement of structures around the antenna may vary between the folded state and the rolled state, so the operating performance of the antenna may vary.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna device that exhibits stable operating performance even when structures are folded or rolled can be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device including an antenna device that can be easily mounted on a slimmed down or miniaturized structure and has stable operating performance.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a plurality of first and second cables for electrical connection between each radiation conductor (eg, antenna) disposed in structures and a switch unit can be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna device that switches to exhibit stable operational performance according to the hand grip of the structures in an unfolded or folded state can be provided.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna device includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the first surface and a first housing structure including a first side member at least partially surrounding the space between the second surfaces, the first housing structure being at least partially made of an electrically conductive material; a third side facing a third direction, a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side member at least partially surrounding the space between the third side and the fourth side. A second housing structure comprising: a second housing structure at least partially made of a conductive material; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis that serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure; and a printed circuit board disposed between the first side and the second side or between the third side and the fourth side, wherein the first side member or the second side member is parallel to the folding axis. a first side portion disposed; a second side portion extending from one end of the first side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a third side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side portion; a fourth side portion connected to the third side portion and extending from the third side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a fifth side portion connecting the second side portion and the fourth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the fifth side portion disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a first slit formed between one end of the first side portion and the second side portion; a second slit formed between the second side portion and the fifth side portion; a third slit formed between the other end of the first side portion and the third side portion; and a fourth slit formed between the third side portion and the fourth side portion; a fifth slit formed between the fourth side portion and the fifth side portion; and wherein at least a portion of at least one of the second side portion, the third side portion, and the fourth side portion is provided as an antenna. It is made of a radiating conductor and can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna device includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the first surface and a first housing structure including a first side member at least partially surrounding the space between the second surfaces, the first housing structure being at least partially made of an electrically conductive material; a third side facing a third direction, a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side member at least partially surrounding the space between the third side and the fourth side. A second housing structure comprising: a second housing structure at least partially made of a conductive material; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis that serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure; a printed circuit board disposed between the first side and the second side or between the third side and the fourth side, wherein the first side member includes a first side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis. ; a second side portion extending from one end of the first side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a third side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side portion; a fourth side portion connected to the third side portion and extending from the third side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a fifth side portion connecting the second side portion and the fourth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the fifth side portion disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a first slit formed between one end of the first side portion and the second side portion; a second slit formed between the second side portion and the fifth side portion; a third slit formed between the other end of the first side portion and the third side portion; and a fourth slit formed between the third side portion and the fourth side portion; a fifth slit formed between the fourth side portion and the fifth side portion; wherein the second side member includes: a sixth side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis; a seventh side portion extending from one end of the sixth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; an eighth side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the sixth side portion; a ninth side portion connected to the eighth side portion and extending from the eighth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a tenth side portion connecting the seventh side portion and the ninth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the tenth side portion disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a sixth slit formed between one end of the sixth side portion and the seventh side portion; a seventh slit formed between the seventh side portion and the tenth side portion; an eighth slit formed between the other end of the sixth side portion and the eighth side portion; and a ninth slit formed between the eighth side portion and the ninth side portion; a tenth slit formed between the ninth side portion and the tenth side portion; and wherein at least a portion of at least one of the second side portion, the third side portion, and the fourth side portion is provided as an antenna. It is made of a radiating conductor, is electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and at least a portion of at least one of the seventh side part, the eighth side part, and the ninth side part is made of a radiating conductor that serves as an antenna, It may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a first housing structure including a first side member; a second housing structure including a second side member; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis that serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure; The first side member includes at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor, and the second side member includes at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor; a communication module disposed in the first housing structure, electrically connected to at least one first to fourth radiation conductor, and transmitting and receiving a wireless signal; The switch unit disposed in the first housing structure and electrically connecting the communication module and the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor; a plurality of first cables disposed in at least a portion of the first housing structure and electrically connecting the at least one first radiation conductor, the at least one second radiation conductor, and a switch portion disposed in the first housing structure; and a plurality of devices disposed in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures, passing through the hinge structure, and electrically connecting the at least one third radiation conductor and the at least one fourth radiation conductor to the switch unit. 2 Electronic devices including cables can be provided.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna device, for example, at least a portion of the first and second side members provided in the electronic device is formed as a radiating conductor provided as an antenna, so that the electronic device is unfolded. Not only can it provide stable operating performance (e.g., radiation efficiency) under certain conditions, but it can also reduce the degradation of the radiation performance of the antenna device due to the influence of the human body when the user holds the electronic device in his hand (e.g., hand grip) while talking. there is. For example, even when the electronic device is in a folded state, the radiation conductors formed on the first and second side members are exposed to the external space from the side of the electronic device, so that wireless radio waves of the radiation conductors can be stably transmitted and received. As another example, the radiation conductor can be implemented as an antenna in at least a portion of the first and second side members of the electronic device, so it can be easily placed in a slimmed down or miniaturized structure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a plurality of housing and hinge structures supporting one display, when the first and second housing structures are in an unfolded state or a folded state, they are connected to the electronic device. A plurality of first and second cables (e.g., coaxial cable, flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), micro strip line) electrically connecting the included switch unit and at least one first to fourth radiation conductor line or strip line) can be configured to improve the electrical connection between the switch unit and the at least one first to fourth radiating conductor, thereby allowing the at least one first to fourth radiating conductor The antenna function can be improved.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the unfolded state or the folded state of the first and second housing structures, the first to fourth radiating conductors according to the hand grips of the first and second housing structures It is possible to stably transmit and receive by switching, and this allows the antenna device to demonstrate stable radiation performance.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device of FIG. 3 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.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of side member(s) in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is an enlarged view of part B of Figure 5.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an antenna device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10 is a side view showing a third slit and an eighth slit of the electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 is a bottom view showing the fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth slits of the electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an antenna device in an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the electromagnetic field distribution of the electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the electromagnetic field distribution of the display ground of the electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 15 is a graph showing the measured radiation pattern of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16A shows the first, second, third, and fourth distances of slots formed on the side portion of the electronic device or the electronic device while holding the folded electronic device with the user's hand (e.g., right hand) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a diagram showing the first, second, third and fourth distances of the slot formed at the bottom.
16B shows the fourth distance of the slot formed on the side portion of the electronic device or the fourth distance of the slot formed on the bottom of the electronic device while holding the folded electronic device with the user's hand (e.g., left hand) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 1 This is a diagram showing distance.
Figure 17 is a graph showing the measurement of radiation efficiency of electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 18 illustrates the configuration of first and second side members electrically connected to a switch unit included in the first housing structure and a coaxial cable in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a drawing for
FIG. 19 illustrates the configuration of first and second side members electrically connected to a switch part included in the first housing structure and a flexible circuit board in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a drawing for this purpose.
FIG. 20 shows first and second side members electrically connected to a switch part included in the first housing structure of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure using a coaxial cable and a flexible circuit board. This is a drawing to explain the configuration.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a hand-gripped state of a second housing structure of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a hand-gripped state of the first housing structure of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a state in which both the first and second housing structures of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are hand-gripped.

Since the present disclosure can make various changes and have various embodiments, some embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates 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 all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase. Terms including ordinal numbers, such as 'first', 'second', etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The term 'and/or' includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items. One (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". Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

Additionally, relative terms described based on what is visible in the drawings, such as 'front', 'rear', 'top', 'bottom', etc., may be replaced with ordinal numbers such as 'first', 'second', etc. For ordinal numbers such as '1st', '2nd', etc., the order is in the mentioned order or arbitrarily determined, and can be arbitrarily changed as needed.

The terms used in this disclosure are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present disclosure, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the present disclosure, should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense. No.

In the present disclosure, the electronic device may be any device equipped with a touch panel, and the electronic device may be referred to as a terminal, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a communication terminal, a portable communication terminal, a portable mobile terminal, a display device, etc.

For example, electronic devices may be smartphones, cell phones, navigation devices, gaming consoles, TVs, vehicle head units, notebook computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, Personal Media Players (PMPs), Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), etc. there is. The electronic device may be implemented as a pocket-sized portable communication terminal with wireless communication capabilities. Additionally, the electronic device may be a flexible device or a flexible display device.

Electronic devices can communicate with external electronic devices, such as servers, or perform tasks through interworking with external electronic devices. For example, the electronic device may transmit an image captured by a camera and/or location information detected by a sensor unit to a server through a network. Networks include, but are not limited to, mobile or cellular networks, local area networks (LANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and sub-area networks. (Small Area Network: SAN), etc.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., 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 one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197. ) may include. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor), and an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor). , sensor hub processor, or communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to specialize in a designated function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, coprocessor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is.

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. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. 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 application 146.

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

The sound output device 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 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, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

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

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through an electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., 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 includes, 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 biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with 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 can 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 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can 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 can 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 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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 provides a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (e.g., a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 to communicate within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a radiator made 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. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication method used in the communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals 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, RFIC) in addition to the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., 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 one 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 electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same or different type of device from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of 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 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technologies may be used.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 200 includes a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 rotatably coupled to each other through a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) so as to be folded relative to each other. A hinged cover 265 covering the foldable portion of the pair of housing structures 210, 220, and a display 230 disposed in the space formed by the pair of housing structures 210, 220 (e.g., flexible ( It may include a flexible display or a foldable display. In some embodiments, the hinge cover 265 may be part of the hinge structure 264. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a foldable housing in which a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 are rotatably coupled from a folded position facing each other to a position parallel to each other. In this document, the side on which the display 230 is placed can be defined as the front of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front can be defined as the back of the electronic device 200. Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back may be defined as the side of the electronic device 200.

In one embodiment, the pair of housing structures 210, 220 includes a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first back cover 240, and a second housing structure including a sensor area 231d. It may include a rear cover 250. The pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts. For example, in another embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally, and the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally. can be formed.

According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed on both sides about a first axis, for example, the folding axis A, and are generally disposed with respect to the folding axis A. It can have a symmetrical shape. In some embodiments, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may rotate relative to the hinge structure 264 or the hinge cover 265 about different folding axes. For example, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be rotatably coupled to the hinge structure 264 or the hinge cover 265, respectively, and may be coupled to the folding axis A. By rotating them relative to each other or about different folding axes, they can be rotated between a folded position, an inclined position with respect to each other, or a parallel position with respect to each other.

In this document, "located side by side with each other" or "extending parallel to each other" means a state in which two structures are at least partially located next to each other, or at least the parts located next to each other are arranged in parallel. It can mean. In some embodiments, “arranged side by side” may mean that the two structures are positioned next to each other and facing in parallel or the same direction. In the detailed description below, expressions such as “side by side” and “parallel” may be used, but this can be easily understood depending on the shape or arrangement relationship of the structure by referring to the attached drawings.

According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, flat state, or open state or a folded state. The angle or distance between them may vary depending on whether they are aware or in an intermediate state. According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 210, unlike the second housing structure 220, additionally includes a sensor area 231d where various sensors are disposed, but may have a mutually symmetrical shape in other areas. there is. In another embodiment, the sensor placement area 231d may be additionally disposed or replaced in at least a partial area of the second housing structure 220.

In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 is connected to a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4) in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200 and faces the front of the electronic device 200. surrounding the first face 211, the second face 212 facing in the opposite direction of the first face 211, and at least a portion of the space between the first face 211 and the second face 212. May include a first side member 213. In one embodiment, the first side member 213 has a first side 213a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and extends from one end of the first side 213a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. It may include a second side 213b and a third side 213c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the first side 213a. In describing various embodiments of the present disclosure, expressions such as “parallel” or “perpendicular” are used regarding the arrangement relationship of the above-described sides, but depending on the embodiment, this may mean “partially parallel” or “partially parallel.” It may include the meaning of “perpendicularly.” In some embodiments, expressions such as “parallel” or “perpendicular” may be meant to include an inclined arrangement relationship in an angle range of less than 10 degrees.

In one embodiment, the second housing structure 220 is connected to a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4) and faces the front of the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is unfolded. Surrounding at least a portion of the disposed third side 221, the fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction of the third side 221, and the space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second side member 223. In one embodiment, the second side member 223 has a fourth side 223a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and extends from one end of the fourth side 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. It may include a sixth side 223c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the fifth side 223b and the fourth side 223a. In one embodiment, the third side 221 may face the first side 211 in a folded state. In some embodiments, although there are some differences in specific shapes, the second side member 223 may be made of substantially the same shape or material as the first side member 213.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to receive the display 230 through a structural shape combination of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. You can. The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the display 230 . In one embodiment, due to the sensor area 231d, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. For example, the recess 201 is formed at the edge of the first portion 220a of the second housing structure 220 parallel to the folding axis A and the sensor area 231d of the first housing structure 210. The first width W1 between the first portion 210a and the second portion 220b of the second housing structure 210 and the sensor area 213d of the first housing structure 210 It may have a second width W2 formed by the second portion 210b parallel to the folding axis A. In this case, the second width W2 may be formed to be longer than the first width W1. For example, the recess 201 has a first width W1 formed from the first part 210a of the first housing structure 210 having a mutually asymmetric shape to the first part 220a of the second housing structure 220. ) and a second width W2 formed from the second part 210b of the first housing structure 210 having a mutually symmetrical shape to the second part 220b of the second housing structure 220. You can. In one embodiment, the first portion 210a and the second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 may be formed to have different distances from the folding axis A. The width of the recess 201 is not limited to the illustrated example. In various embodiments, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths due to the shape of the sensor area 213d or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. It may be possible.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a selected level of rigidity to support the display 230 . In another embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may include an electrically conductive material. When the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 include a conductive material, the electronic device 200 includes a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 made of a conductive material. You can transmit and receive wireless waves using . For example, the processor or communication module of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the processor 120 or the communication module 190 in FIG. 1) uses a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. Wireless communication can be performed.

In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the first housing structure 210. However, the arrangement, shape, or size of the sensor area 231d is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in other embodiments, the sensor area 231d may be provided at another corner of the first housing structure 210 or at any area between the top and bottom corners. In another embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be disposed in at least a partial area of the second housing structure 220. In another embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be arranged to extend to the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 has components exposed to the front of the electronic device 200 through the sensor area 213d or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 231d. ), and various functions can be performed through these parts. Components placed in the sensor area 231a include, for example, a front camera device (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1), a receiver (e.g., the audio module 170 in FIG. 1), a proximity sensor, and an illumination sensor. , may include at least one of an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1), or an indicator.

In one embodiment, the first back cover 240 may be disposed on the second side 212 of the first housing structure 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery. In one embodiment, an edge of first back cover 240 may be at least partially surrounded by first housing structure 210 . Similarly, the second back cover 250 may be disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing structure 220, and at least a portion of its edge may be wrapped by the second housing structure 220. .

In the illustrated embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). In another embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may include various different shapes. In another embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first housing structure 210, and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second housing structure 220. there is.

In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing structure 210, and the second housing structure 220 are combined with each other to provide the electronic device 200. It can provide space where various components (e.g. printed circuit boards, antenna modules, sensor modules or batteries) can be placed. In one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first rear area 241 of the first rear cover 240. In various embodiments, the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and/or a flash. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the sub-display 252 may be visually exposed through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250.

The display 230 may be disposed in a space formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. For example, the display 230 may be seated in a recess formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 (e.g., recess 201 in FIG. 2), and the electronic device 200 ) can be arranged to occupy substantially most of the front of the screen. For example, the front of the electronic device 200 includes the display 230 and some areas (e.g., edge areas) of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the display 230 and some areas of the second housing structure 220. (e.g. edge area) may be included. In one embodiment, the back of the electronic device 200 includes a first back cover 240, a portion of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the first back cover 240 (e.g., an edge area), and a second back cover. It may include a portion of the cover 250 and a portion of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 250 (eg, an edge region).

In one embodiment, the display 230 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface. In one embodiment, the display 230 includes a folding area 231c, a first area 231a disposed on one side (e.g., the right area of the folding area 231c) with respect to the folding area 231c, and the other side (e.g. : May include a second area 231b disposed in the left area of the folding area 231c. For example, the first region 231a is disposed on the first side 211 of the first housing structure 210, and the second region 231b is disposed on the third side 221 of the second housing structure 220. can be placed in For example, the display 230 may extend from the first side 211 through the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 3 to the third side, and at least have an area corresponding to the hinge structure (e.g., folding area 231c). may be a flexible region that can be transformed from a flat shape to a curved shape.

In one embodiment, the division of the areas of the display 230 is exemplary, and the display 230 may be divided into a plurality of areas (for example, four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the folding area 231c extends in the direction of a vertical axis (e.g., Y-axis in FIG. 4) parallel to the folding axis A, and is located along the folding area 231c or the folding axis ( The area of the display 230 may be divided by the A-axis), but in other embodiments, the display 230 may be divided into different folding areas (e.g., folding areas parallel to the horizontal axis (e.g., X-axis in FIG. 4)) or other folding areas. Areas may be divided based on the folding axis (e.g., the folding axis parallel to the X-axis in FIG. 4). The division of the display area described above is only a physical division by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4), and is actually divided into a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. ) and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4), the display 230 can display one entire screen.

According to one embodiment, the first area 231a and the second area 231b may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding area 231c as the center. However, the first area 231a, unlike the second area 231b, may include a notch area (e.g., notch area 233 in FIG. 4) that provides the sensor area 231d, Other areas may have a symmetrical shape with the second area 231b. For example, the first region 231a and the second region 231b may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape.

Referring to FIG. 3, the hinge cover 265 is disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to conceal internal components (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4). It can be configured so that For brevity of description, the hinge cover 265 is disclosed separately from the hinge structure 264. However, as previously mentioned, the hinge cover 265 is part of the hinge structure 264 and partially includes the electronic device 200. ) can form the appearance of. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 is connected to the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure depending on the operating state of the electronic device 200 (unfolded state or folded state). It may be obscured by part of (220) or exposed to the outside.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 265 is covered by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. It may not be exposed. As another example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., completely folded state) as shown in FIG. 3, the hinge cover 265 is connected to the first housing structure 210 and the second housing. It may be exposed to the outside between structures 220. As another example, when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are in an intermediate state folded with a certain angle, a portion of the hinge cover 265 is folded with a certain angle. It may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In this case, the exposed area may be less than in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

Hereinafter, the operation and display 230 of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 according to the operating state (e.g., unfolded state and folded state) of the electronic device 200. ) explains each area.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 2), the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form an angle of 180 degrees, The first area 231a and the second area 231b of the display may be arranged to face the same direction, for example, to display the screen in directions parallel to each other. Additionally, the folding area 231c may form the same plane as the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged to face each other. there is. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the display 230 are at a narrow angle to each other ( Example: between 0 and 10 degrees) and can face each other. When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), at least a portion of the folding area 231c may form a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged at a certain angle to each other. there is. For example, in the intermediate state, the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the display 230 may form an angle that is larger than in the folded state and smaller than in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folding area 231c may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 , in one embodiment, electronic device 200 includes a display 230, a support member assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing structure 210, and a second housing. It may include a structure 220, a first back cover 240, and a second back cover 250. In this document, the display 230 may be referred to as a display module or display assembly.

The display 230 may include a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 is mounted. In one embodiment, plate 232 may be disposed between display panel 231 and support member assembly 260. The display panel 231 may be disposed on at least a portion of the surface of the plate 232 (e.g., the surface in the Z direction in FIG. 4). The plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231. For example, some areas of the plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the notch area 233 of the display panel 231.

The support member assembly 260 includes a first support member 261, a second support member 262, a hinge structure 264 disposed between the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, and a hinge structure. When (264) is viewed from the outside, there is a hinge cover 265 covering it, and a wiring member 263 (e.g., flexible circuit board (FPCB)) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. ; may include a flexible printed circuit board)).

In one embodiment, support member assembly 260 may be disposed between plate 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. For example, the first support member 261 may be disposed between the first area 231a of the display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271. The second support member 262 may be disposed between the second area 231b of the display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the wiring member 263 and the hinge structure 264 may be disposed inside the support member assembly 260. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 (eg, X-axis direction). The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, X-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, Y-axis or folding axis A of FIG. 1) of the folding area 231c.

As mentioned above, at least one printed circuit board 270 includes a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on the first support member 261 side and a second printed circuit board disposed on the second support member 262 side. It may include a circuit board 272. The first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include a support member assembly 260, a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and It may be placed inside the space formed by the second rear cover 250. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200, for example, at least one of the components shown in FIG. 1 may be mounted on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272. there is.

In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are coupled to each other to both sides of the support member assembly 260 with the display 230 coupled to the support member assembly 260. Can be assembled. The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 slide on both sides of the support member assembly 260, for example, on the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, respectively. Possibly combined.

In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 may include a first rotational support surface 214 (e.g., the fourth side 514 of FIG. 5, discussed below), and the second housing structure 520 may include It may include a second rotation support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214 (eg, the eighth side 524 of FIG. 5, which will be described later). The first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 2), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 265 to maintain the hinge. The cover 265 may not be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200 or may be minimally exposed. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 3), the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 are included in the hinge cover 265. By rotating along the curved surface, the hinge cover 265 can be maximally exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200.

In the above detailed description, ordinal numbers are used to simply distinguish the components, such as the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, the first side member 213, or the second side member 223. , note that the present disclosure is not limited by the description of these ordinal numbers. For example, although the sensor area 231d is illustrated as being formed in the first housing structure 210, the sensor area 213d is formed in the second housing structure 220 or in the first and second housing structures 210, 220) can all be formed. In another embodiment, a configuration in which the first rear area 241 is disposed on the first rear cover 240 and the sub-display 252 is disposed on the second rear cover 250 is illustrated, but it is necessary to place a sensor, etc. The first rear area 241 for displaying a screen and the sub-display 252 for displaying a screen may both be disposed on either the first rear cover 240 or the second rear cover 250.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the plurality of housings 210, 220 and the hinge structure 264 supporting one display 230, the antenna device may be disposed in the first housing structure or the second housing structure. there is. In the following detailed description, the antenna device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described by exemplifying a configuration in which the antenna device is generally disposed in the second housing structure. However, as mentioned above, note that the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and that electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an antenna device disposed in the first housing structure.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of side member(s) 501 and 502 in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figure 5, the side members (e.g., the first side member 213 and the second side member 223 in Figure 4) are provided as part of the first housing structure 210 in Figure 2. 501 and a second side member 502 provided as part of the second housing structure 220 of FIG. 2 . In one embodiment, the first side member 501 and the second side member 502 are located in an internal space of a housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 of FIG. 2). It may have a frame shape surrounding the . In some embodiments, the first side member 501 and the second side member 502 may have substantially the same structure, although there are some differences in some shapes. According to one embodiment, the first side member 501 and the second side member 502 may at least partially include a conductive material. For example, Figure 5 shows substantially the conductive material portions of the first side member 501 and the second side member 502, and the first side member 501 and the second side member ( 502) can be completed in the form of a closed curve by including a non-conductive material, for example, an insulating material.

According to various embodiments, the first side member 501 includes a first side part 511, a second side part 512, a third side part 513, a fourth side part 514, and/or It may include a fifth side portion 515. In some embodiments, the first to fifth side portions 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515 may be referred to as ‘first to fifth side portion partial frames.’ In one embodiment, the first side portion 511 may be arranged side by side or parallel to the folding axis A. The second side portion 512 may be disposed from one end (eg, top) of the first side portion 511 in a direction intersecting the folding axis A or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The third side portion 513 may extend from the other end (eg, bottom) of the first side portion 511 in parallel with the folding axis A or in parallel with each other.

The fourth side portion 514 is connected to an end of the third side portion 513 and extends from the third side portion 513 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A. It can be. The fifth side portion 515 extends substantially parallel to the folding axis A or the side portion of the first side portion 511, and the second side portion 512 and the fourth side portion 514 ) can be connected to the end. In one embodiment, the fifth side portion 515 may be disposed adjacent to a hinge structure or a hinge cover (e.g., hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 of Figure 4), and may be substantially a hinge structure ( 264) or may extend along the folding axis (A) direction parallel to the hinge cover 265.

According to various embodiments, the first side member 501 may include slit(s) 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e that at least partially separate the conductive material portion. In some embodiments, the slit(s) 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, 516e may be filled with a non-conductive material, and may be referred to as a 'non-conductive portion' or a 'non-conductive material portion' as needed. there is. A structure made of an insulating material may be formed in at least a portion of the area surrounded by the first to fifth side portions 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515. In some embodiments, the slits 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e may be filled with an insulating material. For example, the first side member 501 may include a non-conductive portion, a non-conductive material portion, or an insulating material portion that insulates some conductive material portions from other conductive material portions.

According to various embodiments, the first slit 516a may be formed between one end of the first side portion 511 and the second side portion, and the second slit 516b may be formed between the second side portion 511. It may be formed between the portion 512 and the fifth side portion 515. The third slit 516c may be formed between the other end of the first side portion 511 and the third side portion 513. The fourth slit 516d may be formed between the third side portion 513 and the fourth side portion, and the fifth slit 516e may be formed between the fourth side portion 514 and the fifth side portion. It may be formed between the side portions 515.

At least a portion of the second side part 512, the third side part 513, and the fourth side part 514 may be made of a conductive material. For example, at least a portion of the second side portion 512, the third side portion 513, and/or the fourth side portion 514 may be made of a radiation conductor. In one embodiment, the second side portion 512, the third side portion 513, and/or the fourth side portion 514 are antennas of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). It can function as an radiator (e.g., a radiating conductor). For example, the processor or communication module (e.g., processor 120 or communication module 190 in FIG. 1) of the electronic device 200 may be configured to include the second side portion 512, the third side portion 513, and/ Alternatively, wireless communication can be performed using a portion of the fourth side portion 514.

According to various embodiments, a portion of the first side portion 511 (or the fifth side portion 515) is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board 271 in FIG. 4). It can be used as a radiation conductor. For example, the quick contact portion formed on the first side portion 511 is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board 271 in FIG. 4), and the other side of the first side portion 511 The ground portion formed at the position may be connected to the printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board 271 in FIG. 4), and forms the first side portion 511 between the position where the power feeder is connected and the position where the ground portion is connected. The conductive material portion may form part of the antenna.

According to various embodiments, the third side portion 513 may include a first portion 513a and a second portion 513b. For example, the first portion 513a may be formed to have a first length L1 along a direction parallel to the first axis (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 5). The second part 513b is connected to the first part 513a and is formed as a curve, and has a second length ( It can be formed as L2).

According to various embodiments, the third slit 516c may be formed between the first side portion 511 and the third side portion 513. According to one embodiment, the third slit 516c has a first length having a distance D1 of 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less (e.g., 40 mm) from the second surface 513b of the third side portion 513. By being formed at the position of (L1), it can operate as a radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513) with radiation performance required for an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).

According to various embodiments, radiation characteristics according to the position of the third slit 516c will be further examined through FIG. 13 or 14 described later. The above numerical value regarding the position of the third slit 516c is an example that can be applied to an electronic device in which the width of the second side member 502 (e.g., the length in the X-axis direction in FIG. 4) is within 100 mm. As a value, please note that the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, considering the actual size of the electronic device to be manufactured or the resonance frequency to be formed using the radiating conductor, the third slit 516c may be formed in a position different from the numerical value illustrated. For example, the third slit 516c has a first length L1 having a distance D1 of more than 30 mm and less than 50 mm (e.g., 40 mm) from the outside of the second part 513b of the third side part 513. By forming it at the position, it is possible to reduce the radiation performance degradation of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513), and the user can make a call while holding the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 in FIG. 2) in his/her hand. In this case, degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513) due to the influence of the human body can be reduced. Accordingly, the third slit 516c can improve the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (eg, the third side portion 513).

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5 mentioned above, the first length L1 of the third side portion 513 is parallel to the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). It is formed to have a length (e.g., 40 mm) between 30 mm and 50 mm, and the second length (L2) of the third side portion 513 is the first axis (e.g., the folding axis (A) in FIG. 5). It can be formed to have a length between 8.6mm and 28.6mm (e.g., 18.6mm) along the direction intersecting with .

In one embodiment, the first length L1 is formed to be longer than the second length L2, thereby minimizing the decrease in radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513), thereby The radiation performance of the radiation conductor (eg, the third side portion 513) can be improved.

According to various embodiments, the first length L1 and the second length L2 may be formed to be the same. When the electronic device 200 is folded, the eighth side portion 523 may be located adjacent to the third side portion 513. When viewed from above the first rear cover (e.g., the first rear cover 240 in FIG. 2), the third and eighth slits (516c, 526c) and the fourth and ninth slits (514d, 526d) are formed to overlap. By doing so, the electronic device 200 is configured in a plurality of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) supporting one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4). When folded, the end of the third side portion 513 and the end of the eighth side portion 523 are aligned to determine the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third and eighth side portions 513 and 523). degradation can be reduced.

As previously mentioned, ordinal numbers are used to simply distinguish components, and note that the present disclosure is not limited by the description of these ordinal numbers. For example, the first side member 501 may be referred to as 'first side member' in another embodiment, and the fifth side portion 515 may be referred to as 'first side portion 511' in another embodiment. It may also be named '. For example, some components are described separately by ordinal numbers, but this is for brevity of explanation, and various embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood through the arrangement relationships of related components and their connection structures.

An example of configuring an antenna device (500 in FIG. 6) using the structure of the side member(s) described above will be examined in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The configuration example shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be an example in which one of the conductive material parts insulated from other conductive material parts by the above-described slits is configured as a radiation conductor. In another embodiment, an antenna device may be formed using other conductive material parts not shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, for example, a portion of the first side part 511 or the sixth side part 511. As previously mentioned, the third side portion 513 or the eighth side portion 513 may also be partially used as a radiation conductor. In the following detailed description, configurations that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments may be given the same reference numbers as in the preceding embodiments or omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof may also be omitted.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the configuration of an antenna device 500 in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are enlarged illustrations of the portion indicated by 'B' in FIG. 5. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the antenna device 500 includes a first conductive device that is part of the first side portion 511. a portion (e.g., a portion of the first side portion 511), a first conductive portion that is part of the second side portion 512 (e.g., a second side portion 514), and a first conductive portion that is part of the third side portion 513. 1 conductive portion (e.g., part of the third side portion 513), a first conductive portion that is part of the fourth side portion 514 (e.g., the fourth side portion 514), and the fifth side portion 515. It may include a portion of the first conductive portion (eg, the fifth side portion 515).

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first conductive portion constituting the first side portion 511 may be provided as the radiation conductor, and at least a portion of the first conductive portion constituting the second side portion 512 may be It may be provided as the radiation conductor, and at least a portion of the first conductive portion forming the third side portion 513 may be provided as the radiation conductor, and the first conductive portion forming the fourth side portion 514 At least a portion of may be provided as the radiation conductor, and at least a portion of the first conductive portion constituting the fifth side portion 515 may be provided as the radiation conductor. For example, a fourth slit 516d may be formed between the third side portion 513 and the third side portion 514, and the fourth slit 516d may be formed between the third side portion 513 and the third side portion 514. and the fourth side portion 514 can be distinguished.

In some embodiments, the third slit 516c, the fourth slit 516d, and/or the fifth slit 516e may be filled with an insulating material. For example, the third slit 516c, the fourth slit 516d, and/or the fifth slit 516e are formed with a first non-conductive portion to electrically insulate and mechanically connect two adjacent conductive portions. Can be combined.

According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion may form part of or the entire third side portion 513. The third side portion 513 may include a first portion 513a and a second portion 513b. For example, the first portion 513a may be formed to have a first length L1 along a direction parallel to the first axis (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 5). The second part 513b is connected to the first part 513a, and a portion of the second part 513b is formed as a curve, and is connected to the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). It may be formed as a second length L2 along the intersecting direction. The first conductive portion may form part of or the entire fourth side portion 514 and may extend perpendicular to the first axis (folding axis A in FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the first length L1 may be substantially equal to the third length L3, and the second length L2 may be substantially equal to the fourth length L4.

According to various embodiments, the third slit 516c may be formed in a position symmetrical to the eighth slit 526c. For example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, when viewed from above the first rear cover (e.g., the first rear cover 240 in FIG. 2), at least a portion of the third slit 516c is the eighth slit 526c. may overlap.

According to various embodiments, radiation characteristics according to the position of the third slit 516c will be further examined through FIG. 13 or 14. The above numerical value regarding the position of the third slit 516c is applicable to an electronic device (e.g., the width of the first side member 501 (e.g., the length in the Note that this is an example value that can be applied to the electronic device 200, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, considering the size of the electronic device to be actually manufactured (e.g., the electronic device 200 in FIG. 2) or the resonance frequency to be formed using the radiating conductor, the third slit 516c is exemplified. It may be formed in a location different from the numerical value.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first length L1 of the third side portion 513 is parallel to the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). It is formed to be 40 mm along the direction, and the second length L2 of the third side portion 513 is formed to be 18.6 mm along the direction intersecting the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). can do. For example, the length of the third side portion 513 realized based on the first length L1 and the second length L2 is the electrical length of the selected resonance frequency (e.g., low band resonance frequency). may apply.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the third side portion 513 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 530 . For example, the third side portion 513 may include a ground terminal 513c, a power supply terminal 513d, and/or a switch terminal 513e.

The ground terminal 513c may be electrically connected to a ground portion (G) provided on the printed circuit board 530, and the ground terminal 513c may be connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., : Can be provided on the third side portion 513 so that it can be connected to the processor 110 or the communication module 190 of FIG. 1.

The ground terminal 513c may include a ground member, and the ground terminal 513c may be electrically connected to the antenna ground. For example, the ground member may include at least one of a plate spring, C-clip, screw, or F-PCB. The antenna ground is a conductive layer adjacent to the antenna and may be made of a conductive layer electrically connected to the ground terminal 513c. For example, the antenna ground may include at least one of a PCB ground, a conductive bracket, and a display ground.

The power supply terminal 513d as shown in FIG. 7 may be electrically connected to the power supply unit F provided on the printed circuit board 530. For example, the feed terminal 513d is configured to receive power through the feed portion F of the printed circuit board 530, which is electrically connected between the ground terminal 513c and the switch terminal 513e. 3 It may be provided on the side portion 513.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 1) includes a switch unit disposed in a space formed by a foldable housing (e.g., a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of FIG. 2). (S) may be included. For example, in a plurality of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) supporting one display (e.g., display 230 of FIG. 4), the switch unit (S) Can be electrically connected to the switch terminal 513e provided in the third side portion 513, and connects the antenna ground to the third side portion ( 513) can be optionally connected. The antenna ground may include the ground portion described above. Here, “the switch unit selectively connects one of the plurality of matching paths with the third side portion 513” means that the switch unit (S) connects the third side portion 513 and the antenna ground (e.g. The ground portion (G) is not connected, or the third side portion 513 and This may mean that the antenna ground can be connected. Depending on the embodiment, the switch unit (S) may connect the third side portion 513 and the antenna ground by selectively combining two or more matching paths under the control of a processor. According to one embodiment, by connecting the third side portion 513 and the antenna ground through a matching path selected using the switch unit (S), the radiation characteristics of the antenna device 500 are stabilized or the resonance frequency is adjusted. It can be adjusted. According to one embodiment, the antenna ground (e.g., ground portion G) is a ground area of a circuit board provided within the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) or a display (e.g., the display of FIG. 4). It may include a ground provided in (130)) or a metal structure electrically connected to this ground. In some embodiments, the matching paths (M1, M1...Mx) may be connected to a common ground (eg, ground (G)).

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 513d provided on the third side portion 513, and wireless communication can be performed using the third side portion 513. . According to one embodiment, the third side portion 513 can form resonance frequencies in various frequency bands depending on the electrical length, and the wireless communication circuit uses the third side portion 513 as described above, For example, it may be configured to transmit or receive signals in a frequency band of approximately 500 MHz to 6 GHz. Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of wireless communication circuits, and each wireless communication circuit may transmit or receive signals in different frequency bands using the third side portion 513. You can.

According to various embodiments, the power supply terminal 514a provided on the fourth side portion 514 may be electrically connected to the power supply unit F of a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board 530 of FIG. 7). In addition, some of the conductive material portions of the fourth side portion 514 may be utilized as additional radiation conductors that form another resonant frequency. For example, the electronic device 200 may perform wireless communication using a portion of the fourth side portion 514. Depending on the embodiment, the fourth side portion 514 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at another location.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 502 includes a sixth side portion 521, a seventh side portion 522, an eighth side portion 523, a ninth side portion 524, and/or It may include a tenth side portion 525. In some embodiments, the sixth to tenth side portions 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525 may be referred to as 'sixth to tenth side portions 525 frames.' In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sixth side portion 521 may be arranged side by side or parallel to the folding axis (A). The seventh side portion 522 may be disposed from one end (eg, top) of the sixth side portion 521 in a direction intersecting the folding axis A or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The eighth side portion 523 may extend from the other end (eg, bottom) of the sixth side portion 521 in parallel with the folding axis A or in parallel with each other.

The ninth side portion 524 is connected to an end of the eighth side portion 523 and extends from the eighth side portion 523 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A. You can. The tenth side portion 525 extends substantially parallel to the folding axis A and may be disposed between an end of the seventh side portion 522 and the ninth side portion 524. In one embodiment, the tenth side portion 525 may be disposed adjacent to a hinge structure or a hinge cover (e.g., hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 of FIG. 4), and may be substantially a hinge structure or a hinge cover. It may extend along the folding axis (A) direction parallel to the hinge cover.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 502 may include another slit(s) 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e that at least partially separate the conductive material portion. A structure made of an insulating material may be formed in at least a portion of the area surrounded by the fifth to tenth side portions 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525. In some embodiments, the slits 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e may be filled with an insulating material. For example, the second side member 502 may include an insulating material portion that insulates some conductive material portions from other conductive material portions.

According to various embodiments, the sixth slit 526a may be formed between one end of the sixth side portion 521 and the seventh side portion 522, and the seventh slit 526b may be formed between the first end of the sixth side portion 521 and the seventh side portion 522. It may be formed between the seventh side portion 522 and the tenth side portion 525. The eighth slit 526c may be formed between the other end of the sixth side portion 521 and the eighth side portion 523. The ninth slit 526d may be formed between the eighth side portion 523 and the ninth side portion 524, and the tenth slit 526e may be formed between the ninth side portion 524 and the ninth slit 526e. It may be formed between the tenth side portions 525.

At least a portion of the seventh side portion 522, the eighth side portion 523, and the ninth side portion 524 may be made of a conductive material. At least a portion of the seventh side portion 522, the eighth side portion 523, and/or the ninth side portion 524 may also be made of a radiation conductor. In one embodiment, the seventh side portion 522, the eighth side portion 523, and/or the ninth side portion 524 are antennas of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). May function as an radiator (e.g., radiating conductor). For example, the processor or communication module (e.g., processor 120 or communication module 190 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) may be configured to include the seventh side portion 522, the Wireless communication can be performed using a portion of the eighth side portion 523 and the ninth side portion 524.

For example, when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is in a folded state, when viewed from above the first back cover (e.g., the first back cover 240 of FIG. 2), an eighth slit ( At least a portion of 526c) may overlap the third slit 516c.

In one embodiment, the third length L3 may be substantially equal to the first length L1, and the fourth length L4 may be substantially equal to the second length L2. The values of the third length (L3) and the fourth length (L4) may be the same as or similar to the values of the first length (L1) and the second length (L2) of FIG. 5, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted below. do.

FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional diagram showing an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 10 designates a third slit (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) in the folded state of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 516c) and an eighth slit 526c, and FIG. 11 shows the configuration of an electronic device in a folded state (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a bottom view showing the 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th slits 516d, 516e, 526d, and 526e.

8 to 11, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) has a first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) and a second housing structure (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). : It may include a second housing structure 220 in FIG. 2) and a hinge structure (eg, hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4). The first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 in FIG. 2) and the second housing structure (e.g., the second housing structure 220 in FIG. 2) are the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge in FIG. 4). By respectively rotating relative to the structure 264, the first side 211 of the first housing structure 210 can be folded to face the third side 221 of the second housing structure 220.

According to various embodiments, when the first and second side members 501 and 502 are viewed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 10, at a position where the first housing structure is folded to face the second housing structure, the first housing structure is folded to face the second housing structure. The third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c may be aligned adjacent to each other. In one embodiment, the third slit 516c may be formed in the first side member 501, and the eighth slit 526c may be formed in the second side member 502. In this state, when the first side member 501 or the second side member 502 is viewed from the outside in a position where the first housing structure is folded to face the second housing structure, the first side member 501 ) and the eighth slit 526c formed in the second side member 502 may be aligned adjacent to each other.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is in a folded state, as shown in FIG. 11, the bottom of the first and second side members 501 and 502 When viewed from the outside, the fourth slit 516d and the fifth slit 516e formed in the first side member 501 and the ninth slit 526d and the tenth slit formed in the second side member 502. Slits 526e may be aligned adjacent to each other. For example, when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is folded, the fourth slit 516d, the fifth slit 516e, the ninth slit 526d, and the tenth slit Non-conductive portions formed inside each of 526e may also be aligned adjacent to each other.

According to various embodiments, referring to FIGS. 2 and 5, the first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) and the second housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure of FIG. 2) (220)) rotates with respect to the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4), so that the first side 211 of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 The third surfaces 221 may be arranged parallel to each other. For example, when the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 face each other, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are connected to the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge of FIG. 4). They can each be rotated and unfolded relative to the structure 264 and placed side by side with each other. At this time, the first, 2, 3, 4, and 5 slits (516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, 516e) of the first side member 501 of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 The 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th slits 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e of the second side member 521 are centered around the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4). They can be arranged symmetrically to each other.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an antenna device 600 in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 1 ) according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 12 , according to various embodiments, the first conductive portion of the antenna device 600 may form part of or the entire third side portion 613 of the first side member. The third side portion 613 may include a first portion 613a and a second portion 613b. For example, the first part 613a may be formed to have a first length L1 along a direction parallel to the first axis (eg, the folding axis A in FIG. 5). The second part 613b is connected to the first part 613a and is formed as a curve, and has a second length ( It can be formed as L2). The first conductive portion may form part of or the entire fourth side portion 614 and may extend perpendicular to the first axis (folding axis A in FIG. 5).

According to various embodiments, the third slit 616c is parallel to the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5) from the first portion 613a of the third side portion 613. It may be formed between the first side part 611 and the third side part 613 at a certain distance in the direction. According to one embodiment, the third slit 616c has a first length L1 having a distance D1 of 30 mm or more and 50 mm or less (e.g., 46 mm) from the first portion 613a of the third side portion. In the plurality of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) that support one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4) by being formed at a position, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) not only can provide a radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 613) with the required radiation performance, but also can provide a radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion) It is possible to reduce the degradation of the radiation performance of the user's electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) by hand, and the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 613) due to the influence of the human body can be reduced. )) can reduce the degradation of radiation performance. Accordingly, the third slit 616c can improve radiation performance of the radiation conductor (eg, third side portion). For example, when a human body approaches the end of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 613), the resonance frequency may change suddenly, resulting in a decrease in radiation performance. Therefore, by moving the position of the third slit 613c by the first length L1, the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (eg, third side portion) can be improved.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12, the first length L1 of the third side portion 613 is along a direction parallel to the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). It may have between 0 mm and 50 mm (e.g., 46 mm), and the second length L2 of the third side portion 613 is a direction intersecting the first axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIG. 5). It can have a length between 2.6 mm and 22.6 mm (e.g. 12.6 mm).

For example, the sum of the first length (L1) and the second length (L1) may correspond to the electrical length of the low band resonance frequency, and the first length (L1) By making it longer than the length L2, the flow of ground current shown in FIG. 13, which will be described later, can be induced from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. Accordingly, degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513) can be minimized, and thereby the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side portion 513) can be improved.

Referring to FIG. 12, the third side portion 613 may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (eg, printed circuit board 530 of FIG. 7). For example, the third side portion 613 may include a ground terminal 613c and a power supply terminal 613d.

The ground terminal 613c may be electrically connected to a ground portion (G) provided on a printed circuit board, and the ground terminal 613c may be wirelessly connected at a position between the fourth slit 616d and the power supply terminal 613d. It may be provided on the third side portion 613 to be connected to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 110 or the communication module 190 of FIG. 1).

The ground terminal 613c may include a ground member, and the ground terminal 613c may be electrically connected to the antenna ground.

The power supply terminal 613d may be electrically connected to the power supply unit F provided on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board 530 of FIG. 7). For example, the feed terminal 613d receives power through the feed portion F of a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board 530 in FIG. 7) electrically connected at a position adjacent to the ground terminal 613c. It may be provided on the third side portion 613 so that it can be installed.

According to various embodiments, independently of the third side part 613, the power supply terminal 614a provided in the fourth side part 614 is connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board 530 of FIG. 7). )), and some of the conductive material portions of the fourth side portion 614 may be used as additional radiation conductors that form another resonant frequency. For example, the power feeding terminal 614a provides power through the power feeding portion F of a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board 530 in FIG. 7) electrically connected at a position adjacent to the fourth slit 616d. It may be provided on the fourth side portion 614 to receive it.

In a foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2), for example, a plurality of housings (e.g., the first display of FIG. 2) supporting one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4). , in the two housing structures 210 and 220) and the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4), the first and second housing structures (e.g., the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 in FIG. 2). )), when using the conductive material portion of the slit (e.g., the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c in FIG. 5) according to the position of the current flow and radiation characteristics in FIGS. 13 to 13. Let's take a look at FIG. 15.

FIG. 13 illustrates first and second housing structures (e.g., first and second housing structures 210 of FIG. 2) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a diagram showing the current flow formed in the first and second side members 501 and 502 of (220)).

13 shows a third slit 516c) disposed between the first side portion 511 and the third side portion 513, and a sixth side portion (e.g., the sixth side portion 521 in FIG. 5). and an eighth slit (e.g., the eighth slit 526c in FIG. 5) is disposed between the eighth side portion (e.g., the eighth side portion 523 in FIG. 5) to implement a radiation conductor, and the power feeder and The ground portion also shows current flow while connected in the same structure as shown in FIG. 6, and wireless communication is performed using the third side portion 513 and the eighth side portion 523 as radiation conductors. When doing so, it can be seen that the current flow of the electronic device 200 flows in the short axis direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the existing electronic device, but flows in the long-axis direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device. there is.

Therefore, in the structures of FIGS. 6 and 9, the current flow of the electronic device 200 changes in the long axis direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device, so that the electronic device 200 has a better antenna. It can be confirmed that performance is secured.

FIG. 14 shows that the conductive layer (e.g., a shielding sheet or the ground layer of the display) of the display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4) operates as an antenna ground when the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is folded. So, this is a diagram showing the radiation current flow flowing through the ground of the display (eg, display 230 in FIG. 4).

For example, FIGS. 13 and 14 show that when an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is folded, the conductive layer of the display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4) is included as an antenna ground, and the It indicates the flow of radiation current in a specific frequency band (e.g., 1 GHz) flowing through the conductive layer of a display (e.g., display 230 in FIG. 4). The ground of the display (e.g., display 230 in FIG. 4) has the longest electrical length among the antenna grounds and can have the greatest influence on radiation. For example, when the ground of a display (e.g., display 230 of FIG. 4) is formed long along the X-axis, when the electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is folded, the X-axis is the dominant of the antenna. It can be formed in one direction of radiation current. In a folded electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2), the radiation current flow flowing from the first and second side members 501 and 502 may interfere with each other, thereby interfering with the radiation current flow, resulting in performance degradation. there is. In order to solve this problem, third and eighth slits 516c and 526c are formed in the first and second side members 501 and 502, and third and eighth slits are formed in the first and second side members 501 and 502. Eight side portions 513 and 523 (e.g., radiating conductors) may be formed. For example, the first and third lengths (L1, L3) of the third and eighth side portions 513 and 523 are By forming the third and eighth side parts 513 and 523 to be longer than the second and fourth lengths L2 and L4, the induced radiation current induced in the adjacent ground can be guided to the Y axis instead of the X axis, thereby minimizing interference. can do.

FIG. 15 is a graph showing a radiation pattern of the electronic device 200 in a low band (eg, 800 MHz) band in a folded state according to another one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In FIG. 15, 'K1' refers to a bottom slit (e.g., FIG. There are only the fourth slit 516d, the fifth slit 516e, the ninth slit 526d, and the tenth slit 526e, and a radiation conductor provided at the bottom of the electronic device (e.g., the fourth side portion in FIG. 5 (514)), which shows the radiation pattern of the antenna, and 'K2' is a side slit (e.g., the third slit 516c and the eighth slit (516c) in FIG. 5) in the electronic device in the low band (e.g., 800 MHz) band. 526c)) and third and eighth side portions (e.g., third and eighth side portions 516c and 526c of FIG. 5) used as radiating conductors (e.g., third and eighth side portions 516c and 526c of FIG. 5). 3, 8 This shows the radiation pattern of the antenna implemented by feeding power to the side portions 516c and 526c.

For example, in a plurality of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) supporting one display (e.g., display 230 of FIG. 4), at the bottom of the electronic device Compared to the provided radiating conductor (e.g., the fourth side portion 514 in FIG. 5), the third and eighth side portions (e.g., the third and eighth side portions 516c and 526c in FIG. 5) after forming the side slits. If a radiating conductor is used as an antenna, a radiation pattern can be implemented in more directions.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 described above, the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c are connected to the first side member 501 when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is folded. ) and when the side portion of the second side member 502 is viewed from the outside, they may be aligned adjacent to each other, and include a fourth slit 516d, a fifth slit 516e, a ninth slit 526d and a tenth slit ( 526e) may be aligned adjacent to each other when the lower surfaces of the first and second side members 501 and 502 are viewed from the outside when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is folded.

As shown in Figure 15, it can be seen that 'K1' forms a more stable radiation pattern than 'K2'. For example, it can be seen that the radiation pattern of 'K1' represents a stable radiation pattern close to a circle, while the radiation pattern of 'K1' represents a radiation pattern of an irregular shape that is far from a circle. Therefore, the third slit (e.g., the third slit 516c in FIG. 5) and the eighth slit (e.g., the eighth slit in FIG. 5) are formed on the side portions of the first and second side members 501 and 502. By forming 526c), a plurality of housings (e.g., the first and second housing structures of FIG. 2) supporting, for example, one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4) in a folded state of the electronic device 210, 220)) and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4), not only can stable antenna performance be secured, but antenna performance can also be improved, which allows the user to use the electronic device 200 If you hold the phone in your hand and talk on the phone, the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor due to the influence of the human body can be reduced.

FIG. 16A illustrates a first side (e.g., the first side of FIG. 2 ) of the electronic device 200 while holding the electronic device 200 in a folded state with the user's hand (e.g., right hand) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 1, 2, 3, and 4 distances (G1, G2, G3, G4) of the slot (e.g., the third slit 516c in FIG. 5) formed in (213a)) or the third side (G1, G2, G3, G4) of the electronic device 200 ( Example: This is a diagram showing the first, second, third and fourth distances (H1, H2, H3, H4) of the slot (e.g., fourth slit 516d in FIG. 5) formed on the third side (213c). 16b refers to a first side (e.g., first side 213a of FIG. 2 ) of the electronic device 200 while holding the folded electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with the user's hand (e.g., left hand). )) at the fourth distance G4 of the slot (e.g., the third slit 516c in FIG. 5) or the slot formed on the third side (e.g., third side 213c) of the electronic device (e.g., FIG. 5). is a diagram showing the first distance H1 of the fourth slit 516d, and FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the first side member (e.g., the first side of FIG. 2) of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. To explain the change in radiation characteristics according to the first, second, third and fourth distances (G1, G2, G3, G4) of the slit (e.g., the third slit 516c in FIG. 5) formed in the member 213) It's a graph.

Referring to FIG. 16A, slots 516c formed on the first side of the electronic device 200 may be formed at positions of the first, second, third, and fourth distances G1, G2, G3, and G4. For example, the first distance G1 may be 10 mm, the second distance G2 may be 20 mm, the third distance G3 may be 30 mm, and the fourth distance G3 may be 40 mm. there is. The slot 516d formed on the third side of the electronic device may be formed at the first, second, third, and fourth distances H1, H2, H3, and H4. For example, the first distance H1 may be 18.5 mm, the second distance H2 may be 28.5 mm, the third distance H3 may be 38.5 mm, and the fourth distance H4 may be It could be 48.5mm.

Referring to FIG. 16B, the fourth distance G4 of the slot 516c formed on the first side of the electronic device 200 may be 40 mm. The first distance H1 of the slot 516d formed on the third side of the electronic device 200 may be 18.5 mm.

Referring to FIG. 17, the radiation efficiency of the fourth distance G4 of the slit 516c formed on the first side of the electronic device 200 is higher than the radiation efficiency of the first, second, and third distances G1, G2, and G3. It can be seen that better radiation performance is secured.

FIG. 18 illustrates a first housing structure (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) among components of the electronic device 200 in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 210)) is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the switch unit 1300 and the first and second side members 1501 and 1502 electrically connected using a coaxial cable, and FIG. 19 shows various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the electronic device 200 according to the present invention, first and second sides are electrically connected to the switch unit 1300 included in the first housing structure 210 and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) of the electronic device 200. This is a drawing to explain the configuration of the members 1501 and 1502.

18 and 19, the first side member 1501 is provided as part of the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2, and the second side member 1502 is provided as a part of the second housing structure 210 of FIG. 2. It may be provided as part of (220). According to various embodiments, the first side member 1501 includes a first side part 1511, a second side part 1512, a third side part 1513, a fourth side part 1514, and/or It may include a fifth side portion 1515. In some embodiments, the first to fifth side portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515 may be referred to as ‘the first to fifth side portions are frames.’ In one embodiment, the first side portion 1511 may be arranged side by side or parallel to the folding axis A. The second side portion 1512 may be disposed from one end (eg, top) of the first side portion 1511 in a direction intersecting the folding axis A or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The third side portion 1513 may extend from the other end (e.g., bottom) of the first side portion 1511 parallel to or parallel to the folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 2). there is. The fourth side portion 1514 is connected to an end of the third side portion 1513 and extends from the third side portion 1513 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A. It can be. The fifth side portion 1515 extends substantially parallel to the folding axis A or the side portion of the first side portion 1511, and the second side portion 1512 and the fourth side portion 1514 ) can be connected to the end. In one embodiment, the fifth side portion 515 may be disposed adjacent to a hinge structure or a hinge cover (e.g., hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 of Figure 4), and may be substantially a hinge structure ( 264) or may extend along the folding axis (A) direction parallel to the hinge cover 265.

According to various embodiments, the first side member 1501 may include first to fifth slits 1516a, 1516b, 1516c, 1516d, and 1516e that at least partially separate the conductive material portion. The first to fifth slits 1516a, 1516b, 1516c, 1516d, and 1516e may be filled with an insulating material. The first slit 1516a may be formed between one end of the first side part 1511 and the second side part, and the second slit 1516b may be formed between the second side part 1512 and the second side part 1516. It may be formed between the fifth side portions 1515. The third slit 516c may be formed between the other end of the first side portion 1511 and the third side portion 1513. The fourth slit 1516d may be formed between the third side portion 1513 and the fourth side portion 1514, and the fifth slit 1516e may be formed between the fourth side portion 1514 and the fourth slit 1516e. It may be formed between the fifth side portions 1515.

According to various embodiments, one end of the plurality of first cables 1005 is electrically connected to a ground terminal (not shown) formed on the first to fifth side portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515. First to fifth connection terminals 1005a, 1005b, 1005c, 1005d, and 1005e may be formed, and a switch terminal (not shown) formed on the switch unit 1300 may be formed at the tile end of the plurality of first cables 1005. ) may be formed with first to fifth switch connection terminals 1005a-1, 1005b-1, 1005c-1, 1005d-1, and 1005e-1 that are electrically connected to the switch connection terminals 1005a-1, 1005b-1, 1005c-1, 1005d-1, and 1005e-1.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 1502 includes a sixth side portion 1521, a seventh side portion 1522, an eighth side portion 1523, a ninth side portion 1524, and/or It may include a tenth side portion 1525. In some embodiments, the sixth to tenth side portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, and 1525 may be referred to as 'the sixth to tenth side portions are frames'. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sixth side portion 1521 may be arranged parallel or parallel to the folding axis A. The seventh side portion 1522 may be disposed from one end (eg, top) of the sixth side portion 1521 in a direction intersecting the folding axis A or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The eighth side portion 1523 may extend from the other end (eg, bottom) of the sixth side portion 1521 in parallel with the folding axis A or in parallel with each other. The ninth side portion 1524 is connected to an end of the eighth side portion 1523 and extends from the eighth side portion 1523 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A. You can. The tenth side portion 1525 extends substantially parallel to the folding axis A and may be disposed between an end of the seventh side portion 1522 and the ninth side portion 1524. In one embodiment, the tenth side portion 1525 may be disposed adjacent to a hinge structure or a hinge cover (e.g., hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 of FIG. 4), and may be substantially a hinge structure or a hinge cover. It may extend along the folding axis (A) direction parallel to the hinge cover.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 1502 may include sixth to tenth slits (1526a, 1526b, 1526c, 1526d, 1526e) that at least partially separate the conductive material portion, and the sixth The to tenth slits 1526a, 1526b, 1526c, 1526d, and 1526e may be filled with an insulating material.

According to various embodiments, the sixth slit 1526a may be formed between one end of the sixth side portion 1521 and the seventh side portion 1522, and the seventh slit 1526b may be formed between the first end of the sixth side portion 1521 and the seventh side portion 1522. It may be formed between the seventh side portion 1522 and the tenth side portion 1525. The eighth slit 1526c may be formed between the other end of the sixth side portion 1521 and the eighth side portion 1523. The ninth slit 1526d may be formed between the eighth side portion 1523 and the ninth side portion 1524, and the tenth slit 1526e may be formed between the ninth side portion 1524 and the ninth slit 1526e. It may be formed between the tenth side portion 1525.

According to various embodiments, one end of the plurality of second cables 1006 is electrically connected to a ground terminal (not shown) formed on the sixth to tenth side portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, and 1525. Sixth to tenth connection terminals 1006a, 1006b, 1006c, 1006d, and 1006e may be formed, and a switch terminal (not shown) formed on the switch unit 1300 may be formed at the other end of the plurality of second cables 1006. 6th to 10th switch connection terminals 1006a-1, 1006b-1, 1006c-1, 1006d-1, and 1006e-1 electrically connected to the switch connection terminals 1006a-1, 1006b-1, 1006c-1, 1006d-1, and 1006e-1 may be formed.

The aforementioned FIGS. 18 and 19 show, for example, one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4) in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. This diagram is for explaining the configuration of the antenna device 1500 in the supporting housings 210 and 220 and the hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4).

Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19 , the antenna device 1500 may include the first side member 1501 and the second side member 1502. For example, the first side member 1501 may include at least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor 1002, and the second side member 1502 may include at least It may include one third radiation conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiation conductor 1004. For example, the at least one first radiation conductor 1001 may be composed of the third side portion 1513 and the fourth side portion 1514, and the at least one second radiation conductor 1002 may be formed of the third side portion 1513 and the fourth side portion 1514. It may be composed of a first side portion 1511, the second side portion 1512, and the fifth side portion 1515. The at least one third radiating conductor 1003 may be formed of the eighth side portion 1523. and the ninth side portion 1524, wherein the at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 includes the sixth side portion 1521, the seventh side portion 1522, and the tenth side portion ( 1525).

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first housing structure 210 includes the at least one first radiation conductor 100, the at least one second radiation conductor 1002, and the switch unit 1300. A plurality of first cables 1005 connecting to can be arranged. The at least one third radiating conductor (1003) and the at least one fourth radiating conductor (1004) in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures (210, 220) and at least a portion of the hinge structure (264) A plurality of second cables 1006 may be disposed to electrically connect the switch unit 1300. For example, the switch unit 1300 may be placed in the first housing structure 210, and for another example, the switch unit 1300 may be placed inside a communication module 1200 to be described later. For example, , the switch unit 1300 may be placed inside or outside the communication module 1200. In this state, the plurality of second cables 1006 are connected to the at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and the at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 disposed in the second housing structure 220. The switch unit 1300 can be electrically connected. At this time, the plurality of second cables 1006 may pass through the hinge structure 264 and be electrically connected to the switch unit 1300.

At least a portion of the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004) may be made of a conductive material. For example, the at least one first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 are radiators (e.g., radiating conductors) of an antenna of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). ) can function as. For example, in a plurality of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) supporting one display (e.g., display 230 of FIG. 4), the electronic device 200 The processor 1400 or communication module 1200 (e.g., the processor 120 or communication module 190 in FIG. 1) of the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004) Part of it can be used to transmit and receive wireless signals. The communication module 1200 is capable of wireless communication between the electronic device 200 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1).

The at least one first radiation conductor 1001 and the at least one third radiation conductor 1003 may be formed as a main antenna, and the at least one second radiation conductor and the at least one fourth radiation conductor 1004 ) may be comprised of a sub-antenna.

For example, the main antenna may include at least one of an LTE communication antenna, 3G, 4G, and 5G communication antenna. The sub-antenna may include at least one of a wifi antenna for wireless LAN communication, a Bluetooth antenna for short-range wireless communication, a Zigbee antenna, a wireless charging antenna for wireless charging of a battery, a broadcast communication antenna, and a GPS antenna.

According to various embodiments, the plurality of first and second cables 1005 and 1006 are one of a coaxial cable, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a micro strip line, or a strip line. It can contain at least one. In this embodiment, the plurality of first and second cables 1005 and 1006 are, for example, a coaxial cable, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a micro strip line, or a strip line. The explanation is given by way of example, but it is not limited to this. For example, if the plurality of first and second cables 1005 and 1006 are configured to electrically connect at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004) and the switch unit 1300, , can be applied in various ways.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 18 mentioned above, the plurality of first and second cables 1005 and 1006 are made of coaxial cables, thereby supporting one display (e.g., the display of FIG. 4). 230), the plurality of housings 210 and 220 supporting the antenna and the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 4) can improve the radiation characteristics of the antenna. As a result, the antenna radiator function of the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004) can be improved.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 19 mentioned above, the plurality of first and second cables 2005 and 2006 are made of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), thereby forming the first and second housing structures (e.g., FIG. 2 Damage to the plurality of first and second cables 2005 and 2006 can be prevented by repeated folding and unfolding operations of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220. For example, at least a portion of the plurality of second cables 2006 made of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) is disposed in a folded portion of the hinge structure 264, and in this state, the first and second housing structures ( When repeating the folding or unfolding operation of 210 and 220, the plurality of second cables 1006 can be prevented from being easily damaged at the folded portion of the hinge structure 264. Accordingly, the electrical connection between the at least one third radiation conductor 1003 and the at least one fourth radiation conductor 1004 and the switch unit 1300 can be improved.

FIG. 20 illustrates an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, which is coaxial with the switch unit 1300 included in the first housing structure of the electronic device 200. This is a drawing to explain the configuration of the first and second side members 1501 and 1502 that are electrically connected using a cable and a flexible circuit board.

Here, the electronic device 200 may have at least a portion of the configuration similar to or identical to the electronic device described above (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). Accordingly, at least one of the components of the electronic device 200 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 20, the first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) includes the at least one first radiation conductor 1002 and the at least one second radiation conductor 1003. A plurality of third cables 1007 may be disposed to electrically connect the switch unit 1300, and the at least one third cable 1007 may be disposed in the second housing structure (e.g., the second housing structure 220 of FIG. 2). 3 A plurality of fourth cables 1008 may be disposed to electrically connect the radiating conductor 1003 and the at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 and the switch unit 1300, and the first and second housings At least a portion of the structures 210 and 220 and at least a portion of the hinge structure 264 include a plurality of fifth cables 1009 that electrically connect the plurality of fourth cables 1008 and the switch unit 1300. can be placed. For example, the plurality of third cables 1007 are disposed in the first housing structure 210, and in this state, the plurality of fourth cables 1008 are disposed in the second housing structure 220, The plurality of fifth cables 1009 may be disposed in at least a portion of the hinge structure 264.

According to various embodiments, one end of the plurality of third cables 1007 is electrically connected to a ground terminal (not shown) formed on the first to fifth side portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515. First to fifth connection terminals 1007a, 1007b, 1007c, 1007d, and 1007e may be formed, and a switch terminal (not shown) formed on the switch unit 1300 may be formed at the tile end of the plurality of third cables 1007. first to fifth switch connection terminals 1007a-1, 1007b-1, 1007c-1, 1007d-1, and 1007e-1 that are electrically connected to the switch terminals 1007a-1, 1007b-1, 1007c-1, 1007d-1, and 1007e-1 may be formed.

At one end of the plurality of fourth cables 1008, sixth to tenth connection terminals 1008a, 1008b are electrically connected to ground terminals formed on the sixth to tenth side portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, and 1525. , 1008c, 1008d, and 1008e) may be formed, and the tile ends of the plurality of fourth cables 1008 are electrically connected to the 16th to 20th connection terminals 1009a, 1009b, 1009c, 1009d, and 1009e, which will be described later. Eleventh to fifteenth connection terminals 1008a-1, 1008b-1, 1008c-1, 1008d-1, and 1008e-1 may be formed.

At one end of the plurality of fifth cables 1009, 11th to 15th connection terminals 1008a-1, 1008b-1, 1008c-1, 1008d-1, 1008e-1 of the plurality of fourth cables 1008 are provided. The 16th to 20th connection terminals (1009a, 1009b, 1009c, 1009d, 1009e) may be formed, and the tile end of the plurality of fifth cables 1009 may be formed in the switch unit 1300. Twenty-first to twenty-fifth switch connection terminals 1009a-1, 1009b-1, 1009c-1, 1009d-1, and 1009e-1 may be formed that are electrically connected to a switch terminal (not shown).

According to various embodiments, the plurality of third and fourth cables 1007 and 1008 may be made of coaxial cables, and the plurality of fifth cables 1009 may be made of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB).

For example, the plurality of third and fourth cables 1007 and 1008 made of coaxial cables are arranged in the first and second housing structures 210 and 220, so that the at least one first radiation conductor 1001 and the at least Not only can the electrical connection between one second radiation conductor 1002 and the switch unit 1300 be improved, but the radiation characteristics of the antenna can also be improved.

The plurality of fifth cables 1009 made of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB) are placed in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264, thereby performing a repetitive operation of folding or unfolding the first and second housing structures 210 and 220. Damage to the plurality of fifth cables 1009 can be prevented even if this is repeated. Accordingly, the plurality of fifth cables 1009 made of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) prevent damage and protect the at least one third radiation conductor 1003, the at least one fourth radiation conductor 1004, and the switch. The electrical connection of unit 1300 can be improved.

In this way, the plurality of third and fourth cables 1007 and 1008 made of coaxial cables are arranged in the first and second housing structures 210 and 220, and a flexible printed circuit board is installed at the folded portion of the hinge structure 264. By arranging the plurality of fifth cables 1009 made of (FPCB), in the plurality of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge structure 264 that support one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4), The electrical connection between the at least one first to fourth radiating conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004) and the switch unit 1300 can be improved, which results in the at least one first to fourth radiating conductor ( 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004), it is possible to improve the function as an antenna radiator and ensure stable antenna performance. In addition, the plurality of fifth cables 1009 made of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB) are configured as described above. It is a structure disposed at the folded portion of the hinge structure 264, and in this state, when repeated operations of folding or unfolding the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 are performed, the fifth cable 1009 is It can prevent easy damage at the folded portion of the hinge structure 264. Therefore, the plurality of fifth cables 1009 made of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB) include the at least one first to fourth radiating conductors ( Not only can the electrical connection between 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004) and the switch unit 1300 be improved, but it can also be maintained stably.

FIG. 21 illustrates a hand-gripped state of a second housing structure (e.g., electronic device 220 of FIG. 2) among the configurations of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 22 is a diagram showing a hand-gripped state of the first housing structure (e.g., the electronic device 210 of FIG. 2) among the configurations of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 23 is a diagram illustrating a state in which both the first and second housing structures (e.g., the electronic devices 210 and 220 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are hand-gripped.

21 to 23, the electronic device 200 may include the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4). You can. The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 each rotate with respect to the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4) to display one display (e.g., the display in FIG. 4). 230), in the plurality of housings 210, 220 and the hinge structure 264 supporting the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 in an unfolded state or a folded state ( It can operate in folded state.

At least one of the components of the electronic device 200 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the antenna device 1500 of FIGS. 18 to 20, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted below.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 mentioned above, the electronic device 200 includes the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004), a sensor unit 1100, and a communication module ( 1200), a switch unit 1300, a processor 1400, and a memory 1401.

The sensor unit 1100 may detect the operating state of the electronic device 200 and convert the sensed information into an electrical signal. For example, the sensor unit 1100 may include at least one of a grip sensor and a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor detects whether an external object (e.g., a user's finger or a stylus) is approaching the electronic device 200, for example, on the display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device 200. can do.

The grip sensor may detect contact by a gripping motion (eg, gripping) that holds or grasps the electronic device 200 through an external object (eg, a user's finger). The grip sensor may be disposed in at least one of the left and right side surfaces, the upper and lower side surfaces, and the rear surface of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200. The grip sensor may transmit the sensed sensor information to the processor 1400.

According to various embodiments, when the user's body touches the electronic device 200, the grip sensor detects a change in the electrostatic capacity (capacitor) value of the electronic device 200 and touches the user's body. This is the principle of detecting. Accordingly, the grip sensor may be mounted on the electronic device 200 as a separate sensor that detects the user's body contact, and the grip sensor may be mounted on the first and second sensors of the electronic device 200 without a separate sensor. It can also be implemented by detecting changes in the capacitance (capacitor) value of the housing structure (210, 220, e.g., metal housing).

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the grip sensor will be described as an example.

The communication module 1200 includes a plurality of housings 210, 220 and a hinge structure 264 supporting one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4), the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor It is electrically connected to (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004) and can transmit and receive wireless signals.

The switch unit 1300 may electrically connect the communication module 1200 and the at least one first to fourth radiation conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004.

The processor 1400 operates the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 in an unfolded state or a folded state, the first housing structure 210 and/or the second housing structure. Detecting the hand grip of 220 through the sensor unit 1100 and switching from the at least one first and second radiation conductors (1001 and 1002) to the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors (1003 and 1004) Alternatively, the switch unit 1300 can be controlled to switch from the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors 1003 and 1004 to the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002.

The memory 1401 may store a switch control program that controls the switch unit 1300. For example, the switch control program may store data for controlling the switch unit 1300 to switch the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor (1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004). For example, the switch control program switches the at least one first and second radiating conductors 1001 and 1002 to the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors according to the hand grips of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220. Data for switching (1003, 1004) or adjusting switching from the at least one third or fourth radiation conductor (1003, 1004) to the at least one first or second radiation conductor (1001, 1002) may be stored.

When the processor 1400 hand grips the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 210 in an unfolded state, the sensor unit ( 1100 to detect the at least one first and second radiating conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure 210 and the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors of the second housing structure 220, respectively. The switch unit 1300 can be controlled to switch to (1003, 1004). At this time, the at least one first and second radiating conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure 210 are radiated by the user's hand grip. Performance may deteriorate. On the other hand, since the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors 1003 and 1004 of the second housing structure 220 are not in the user's hand grip state, the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors 1003 and 1004 ) can prevent radiation performance degradation due to human influence. Accordingly, the electronic device 200 can select the at least one third or fourth radiation conductor 1003 or 1004 by the switch unit 1300 and use it as an antenna.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 and 22 mentioned above, the processor 1400 includes the first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 in FIG. 2) and the second housing structure. When the second housing structure 220 is hand-gripped in the unfolded state of the housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 220 in FIG. 2), the sensor unit 1100 detects the second housing structure 220. said to switch from at least one third or fourth radiating conductor (1003, 1004) of the second housing structure (220) to at least one first or second radiating conductor (1001, 1002) of the first housing structure (210). It is possible to control the switch unit 1300. Likewise, the at least one third and fourth radiation conductor 1003 and 1004 of the second housing structure 220 has a radiation performance of the radiation conductor by the user's hand grip. At this time, the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure 210 are not in the user's hand grip state, thereby preventing degradation of radiation performance due to the influence of the human body. Therefore, the electronic device 200 selects the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 by the switch unit 1300 and uses them as an antenna, thereby securing a stable antenna function. You can.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 and 23 mentioned above, the processor 1400 includes the first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) and the second housing. When a structure (e.g., the first housing structure 220 in FIG. 2) is in an unfolded state and both the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 are hand-gripped, they are detected through the sensor unit 1100. Thus, the switch unit 1300 can be controlled to switch to at least one of the first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure 210. For example, the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 and the switch unit 1300 are electrically connected by a plurality of first cables 1005, and the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors (1003, 1004) and the switch unit 1300 may be electrically connected by a plurality of second cables 1006. The lengths F1 and F2 of the first plurality of cables 1005 may be shorter than the lengths F3 and F4 of the second plurality of cables 1006.

For example, the lengths (F1, F2) of the plurality of first cables 1005 are formed shorter than the lengths (F3, F4) of the plurality of second cables 1006, so that one display (e.g., the display of FIG. 4) In the plurality of housings 210, 220 and the hinge structure 264 supporting (230), the plurality of first cables 1005 have a smaller loss in radiation characteristics of the antenna than the plurality of second cables 1006. , As a result, the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 can exhibit more stable radiation performance than the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors. Therefore, the processor 1400 is installed in the first housing. The switch unit 1300 can be controlled to select the at least one first and second radiating conductor 1001 and 1002 of the structure 210. Accordingly, both the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 can be controlled by hand. In the gripped state, the at least one first and second radiating conductors 1001 and 1002 can be used as an antenna, whereby the electronic device 200 can use the at least one first and second radiating conductors 1001 and 1002 ) can be used as an antenna to ensure stable antenna performance.

According to various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 18 to 20 mentioned above, the processor 1400 includes the first housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) and the second housing. When hand gripping both the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 in the unfolded state of the structure (e.g., the first housing structure 220 in FIG. 2), the sensor unit 1100 The switch unit 1300 can be controlled to switch to at least one of the first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure. For example, the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 and the switch unit 1300 are electrically connected by a plurality of first cables 1005, and the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors (1003, 1004) and the switch unit 1300 may be electrically connected by a plurality of second cables 1006. Since the lengths (F1, F2) of the plurality of first cables 1005 are shorter than the lengths (F3, F4) of the plurality of second cables 1006, the plurality of first cables 1005 are The loss of the radiation characteristics of the antenna is smaller than that of the plurality of second cables 1006, and because of this, the at least one first and second radiation conductors (1001 and 1002) are better than the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors (1003 and 1004). ) can demonstrate more stable radiation performance. Accordingly, the processor 1400 may control the switch unit 1300 to select at least one of the first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 of the first housing structure 210. Accordingly, when the folded first and second housing structures 210 and 220 are hand-gripped, the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 can be used as antennas.

In this way, in the plurality of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge structure 264 supporting one display (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 4), the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 are folded. In the (unfolded state), even if both the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 are hand-gripped, the electronic device 200 uses the at least one first and second radiation conductors 1001 and 1002 as an antenna. This ensures stable antenna performance.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) including an antenna device (e.g., antenna device 500 of FIG. 6) has a first surface facing a first direction. And, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side member (e.g., the first side member in FIG. 5) at least partially surrounding the space between the first surface and the second surface. A first housing structure (e.g., first housing structure 210 of FIG. 2) comprising (501)), wherein the first housing structure is at least partially made of an electrically conductive material; A third side facing a third direction, a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side member at least partially surrounding the space between the third side and the fourth side ( a second housing structure (e.g., second housing structure 220 of Figure 2) including a second side member 502 of Figure 5), the second housing structure being at least partially made of a conductive material; A hinge structure that rotatably connects the first housing structure and the second housing structure and provides a folding axis that becomes the center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4 )); Comprising a printed circuit board disposed between the first side and the second side or between the third side and the fourth side, the first side member (e.g., the first side member 501 in FIG. 5) Or, the second side member (e.g., the second side member 502 in FIG. 5) is a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion in FIG. 5) disposed parallel to the folding axis (A in FIG. 5). (511)); a second side portion extending from one end of the first side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (eg, the second side portion 512 in FIG. 5); a third side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side portion (e.g., third side portion 513 in FIG. 5); a fourth side portion connected to the third side portion and extending from the third side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the fourth side portion 514 in FIG. 5); A fifth side portion connecting the second side portion and the fourth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis (e.g., the fifth side portion 515 in FIG. 5), disposed adjacent to the hinge structure. said fifth side portion; a first slit formed between one end of the first side portion and the second side portion (e.g., the first slit 516a in FIG. 5); a second slit formed between the second side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the second slit 516b in FIG. 5); a third slit (eg, third slit 516c in FIG. 5) formed between the other end of the first side portion and the third side portion; and a fourth slit formed between the third side portion and the fourth side portion (e.g., fourth slit 516d in FIG. 5); A fifth slit formed between the fourth side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the fifth slit 516e in FIG. 5); and, the second side portion, the third side portion, and the fourth slit. At least a portion of at least one of the side parts is made of a radiation conductor that serves as an antenna, and can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third side portion includes: a first portion formed to a first predetermined length along a direction parallel to the folding axis; and a second part connected to the first part and formed to have a second predetermined length along a direction intersecting the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first portion of the third side portion may be formed to be longer than the second portion of the third side portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third slit may be formed at a distance D1 of 30 mm or more and within 50 mm from the second portion of the third side portion in a direction parallel to the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first predetermined length (L1) may be formed in the range of 30 mm to 50 mm, and the second predetermined length (L2) may be formed in the range of 8.6 mm to 28.6 mm.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third side portion includes a ground terminal, a power supply terminal, and a switch terminal, and the ground terminal is electrically connected to the ground portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the fourth slit. is provided on the third side portion to be connected to, and the power feeder is provided on the third side portion to be electrically connected to a power feeder included in the printed circuit board between the ground portion and the switch portion. It may be provided on the third side portion to be electrically connected to a switch included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the power feeder.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the fourth side portion includes a power feeding terminal, and the power feeding terminal is electrically connected to a power feeding portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the fourth slit. It may be provided on the side portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth slits may be filled with an insulating material.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing structure and the second housing structure each rotate with respect to the hinge structure, so that the first surface is folded to face the third surface, or the first surface and the second housing structure are rotated with respect to the hinge structure. The third surfaces are arranged in parallel with each other, and in a position where the first surface is folded to face the third surface, the first, second, third, fourth and 5 slits and the first, second, third, fourth and fifth slits of the second side member of the second housing structure face adjacent to each other, and the first side is rotated from the third side and arranged side by side with each other. In the position, the first, 2, 3, 4 and 5 slits of the first side member of the first housing structure and the first, 2, 3, 4 and 5 slits of the second side member of the second housing structure The slits of 5 may be arranged symmetrically to each other about the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna device (eg, the antenna device 500 of FIG. 6); An electronic device including (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2); has a first side facing in a first direction, a second side facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side member that at least partially surrounds the space between the first side and the second side. A first housing structure comprising: wherein the first housing structure is at least partially made of an electrically conductive material; a third side facing a third direction, a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side member at least partially surrounding the space between the third side and the fourth side. A second housing structure comprising: a second housing structure at least partially made of a conductive material; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis that serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure; Comprising a printed circuit board disposed between the first side and the second side or between the third side and the fourth side, the first side member (e.g., the first side member 501 in FIG. 5) is a first side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., first side portion 511 in FIG. 5); a second side portion extending from one end of the first side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (eg, the second side portion 512 in FIG. 5); a third side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side portion (e.g., third side portion 513 in FIG. 5); a fourth side portion connected to the third side portion and extending from the third side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the fourth side portion 514 in FIG. 5); A fifth side portion connecting the second side portion and the fourth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the fifth side portion disposed adjacent to the hinge structure (e.g., the fifth side portion in FIG. 5 part(515)); a first slit formed between one end of the first side portion and the second side portion (e.g., the first slit 516a in FIG. 5); a second slit formed between the second side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the second slit 516b in FIG. 5); a third slit (eg, third slit 516c in FIG. 5) formed between the other end of the first side portion and the third side portion; and a fourth slit formed between the third side portion and the fourth side portion (e.g., fourth slit 516d in FIG. 5); A fifth slit formed between the fourth side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the fifth slit 516e in FIG. 5); and the second side member (e.g., the second side member in FIG. 5). (502)) is a sixth side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (eg, sixth side member 521 in FIG. 5); a seventh side portion extending from one end of the sixth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the seventh side portion 522 in FIG. 5); an eighth side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the sixth side portion (e.g., the eighth side portion 523 in FIG. 5); a ninth side portion connected to the eighth side portion and extending from the eighth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the ninth side portion 524 in FIG. 5); A tenth side part (e.g., the tenth side part 525 in FIG. 5) connecting the seventh side part and the ninth side part and extending parallel to the folding axis, and comprising the hinge structure (e.g., FIG. 4). The tenth side portion disposed adjacent to the hinge structure (264) of (e.g., the tenth side portion (525) of FIG. 5); a sixth slit formed between one end of the sixth side portion and the seventh side portion (e.g., the sixth slit 526a in FIG. 5); a seventh slit formed between the seventh side portion and the tenth side portion (e.g., the seventh slit 526b in FIG. 5); an eighth slit formed between the other end of the sixth side portion and the eighth side portion (e.g., the eighth slit 526c in FIG. 5); and a ninth slit formed between the eighth side portion and the ninth side portion (e.g., the ninth slit 526d in FIG. 5); A tenth slit formed between the ninth side portion and the tenth side portion (e.g., the tenth slit 526e in FIG. 5); including, the second side portion, the third side portion, and the third side portion. At least one portion of at least one of the four side portions is made of a radiation conductor serving as an antenna, is electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and is at least one of the seventh side portion, the eighth side portion, and the ninth side portion. At least a portion of one is made of a radiation conductor that partially serves as an antenna, and can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third side portion includes: a first portion formed to a first predetermined length L1 along a direction parallel to the folding axis; and a second part connected to the first part and formed to have a second predetermined length (L2) along a direction intersecting the folding axis, wherein the eighth side part has a direction parallel to the folding axis. a third portion formed along a third predetermined length (L3); and a fourth part connected to the third part and formed to have a fourth predetermined length (L4) along a direction intersecting the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first portion of the third side portion is formed to be longer than the second portion of the third side portion, and the third portion of the eighth side portion is the third portion of the eighth side portion. It can be formed to be longer than 4 parts.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third slit is formed at a distance D1 of 30 mm or more and within 50 mm from the second portion of the third side portion in a direction parallel to the folding axis, and the eighth slit is It may be formed at a distance D2 of more than 30 mm and less than 50 mm from the fourth portion of the eighth side portion in a direction parallel to the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first predetermined length (L1) and the third predetermined length (D3) are formed in the range of 30 mm to 50 mm, and the second predetermined length (L2) and the fourth predetermined length The length (L4) can be formed from 8.6mm to 28.6mm.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the eighth side portion includes a ground terminal, a power supply terminal, and a switch terminal, and the ground terminal is electrically connected to the ground portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the ninth slit. is provided on the eighth side portion to be connected to, and the power supply terminal is provided on the eighth side portion to be electrically connected to a power feeder included in the printed circuit board between the ground terminal and the switch terminal, A switch terminal may be provided on the eighth side portion at a position adjacent to the power supply terminal so as to be electrically connected to a switch unit included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the power supply terminal.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the ninth side portion is provided with a power feeding terminal, and the power feeding terminal is electrically connected to a power feeding portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the ninth slit. It may be provided on the side portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 slits may be filled with an insulating material.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing structure and the second housing structure each rotate with respect to the hinge structure, so that the first surface is folded to face the third surface, or the first surface and the second housing structure are rotated with respect to the hinge structure. The third surfaces are arranged in parallel with each other, and in a position where the first surface is folded to face the third surface, the first, second, third, fourth and 5 slits and the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th slits of the second side member of the second housing structure face adjacent to each other, and the first face is rotated from the third face and arranged side by side with each other. In position the first, 2, 3, 4 and 5 slits of the first side member of the first housing structure and the 6th, 7, 8, 9 and 10 slits of the second side member of the second housing structure. The slits may be arranged symmetrically to each other about the folding axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) including an antenna device (e.g., antenna device 1500 of FIG. 18) includes a first side member. 1 housing structure (e.g., first housing structure 210 of Figure 2); a second housing structure (e.g., second housing structure 220 of FIG. 2) including a second side member; and a folding axis (e.g., folding axis A in FIG. 5) that rotatably connects the first housing structure and the second housing structure and serves as a center of rotation of the first housing structure and the second housing structure. A hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 in FIG. 4) is provided, and the first side member (e.g., first side member 1501 in FIG. 18) includes at least one first radiating conductor and at least comprising one second radiating conductor, wherein the second side member (e.g., second side member 1502 of Figure 18) includes at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor; The at least one first radiating conductor (e.g., first radiating conductor 1001 in FIG. 18) and the at least one second radiating conductor (e.g., second radiating conductor in FIG. 18) in at least a portion of the first housing structure. (1002)) and a plurality of first cables (e.g., a plurality of first cables 1005 in FIG. 18) electrically connecting the switch portion (e.g., the switch portion 1300 of FIG. 18) disposed in the first housing structure. )) is disposed, and the at least one third radiation conductor (e.g., the third radiation conductor 1003 in FIG. 18) and the at least A plurality of second cables (e.g., FIG. A plurality of 18 second cables 1006) can be arranged.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first side member (e.g., the first side member 1501 in FIG. 18) includes a first side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., the first side member 1501 in FIG. 18). side part (1511)); a second side portion extending from one end of the first side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the second side portion 1512 in FIG. 18); a third side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side portion (e.g., third side portion 1513 in FIG. 18); a fourth side portion connected to the third side portion and extending from the third side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., fourth side portion 1514 in FIG. 18); A fifth side portion connecting the second side portion and the fourth side portion and extending parallel to the folding axis (e.g., the fifth side portion 1515 in FIG. 18), disposed adjacent to the hinge structure. said fifth side portion; a first slit formed between one end of the first side portion and the second side portion (e.g., the first slit 1516a in FIG. 18); a second slit formed between the second side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the second slit 1516b in FIG. 18); a third slit formed between the other end of the first side portion and the third side portion (e.g., the third slit 1516c in FIG. 18); and a fourth slit formed between the third side portion and the fourth side portion (e.g., fourth slit 1516d in FIG. 18); A fifth slit formed between the fourth side portion and the fifth side portion (e.g., the fifth slit 1516e in FIG. 18); wherein the third side portion and the fourth side portion include the at least one It may be made of a first radiation conductor, and the first side part, the second side part, and the fifth side part may be made of the at least one second radiation conductor.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second side member (e.g., the second side member 1502 in FIG. 18) includes a sixth side portion (e.g., the sixth side member 1502 in FIG. 18) disposed parallel to the folding axis. side part (1521)); a seventh side portion extending from one end of the sixth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the seventh side portion 1522 in FIG. 18); an eighth side portion extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the sixth side portion (e.g., the eighth side portion 1523 in FIG. 18); a ninth side portion connected to the eighth side portion and extending from the eighth side portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis (e.g., the ninth side portion 1524 in FIG. 18); a tenth side part connecting the seventh side part and the ninth side part and extending parallel to the folding axis (e.g., the tenth side part 1525 in FIG. 18); wherein the tenth side portion is disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a sixth slit formed between one end of the sixth side portion and the seventh side portion (e.g., the sixth slit 1526a in FIG. 18); a seventh slit formed between the seventh side portion and the tenth side portion (e.g., the sixth slit 1526b in FIG. 18); an eighth slit formed between the other end of the sixth side portion and the eighth side portion (e.g., the seventh slit 1526c in FIG. 18); a ninth slit formed between the eighth side portion and the ninth side portion (e.g., the ninth slit 1526d in FIG. 18); and a tenth slit formed between the ninth side portion and the tenth side portion (e.g., the tenth slit 1526e in FIG. 18); wherein the eighth side portion and the ninth side portion are at least It may be made of one third radiation conductor, and the sixth side part, the seventh side part, and the tenth side part may be made of the at least one fourth radiation conductor.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one first radiating conductor and the at least one third radiating conductor are configured as a main antenna, and the at least one second radiating conductor and the at least one fourth radiating conductor may be comprised of a sub-antenna.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of first and second cables are at least one of a coaxial cable, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a micro strip line, or a strip line. may include.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the length of the plurality of first cables (e.g., the length of the first plurality of cables (F1.F2) in FIG. 18) is the length of the plurality of second cables (e.g., F1.F2 in FIG. 18). It may be formed shorter than the length (F3, F4) of the plurality of second cables (18).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of third cables (e.g., third cable 1007 in FIG. 20) are disposed in the first housing structure to electrically connect the first and second radiation conductors and the switch unit. And, a plurality of fourth cables (e.g., fourth cable 1008 in FIG. 20) electrically connecting the at least one third radiation conductor and the at least one fourth radiation conductor to the second housing structure and the switch unit. ) is disposed, and a plurality of fifth cables (e.g., the plurality of fifth cables in FIG. 20) electrically connect the plurality of fourth cables and the switch unit to at least a portion of the first and second housing structures and at least a portion of the hinge structure. 5 cable (1009)) can be placed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of third and fourth cables may be made of coaxial cables, and the plurality of fifth cables may be made of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a sensor unit (eg, sensor unit 1100 of FIG. 18) electrically connected to the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor; a communication module (e.g., the communication module 1200 of FIG. 18) that is electrically connected to the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor and transmits and receives wireless signals; The switch unit (e.g., the switch unit 1300 of FIG. 18) electrically connecting the communication module and the at least one first to fourth radiation conductor; And when the first housing structure and/or the second housing structure are hand-gripped in the unfolded state or the folded state, the sensor unit switching from the at least one first and second radiating conductors to the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors, or from the at least one third and fourth radiating conductors to the at least one first and second radiating conductors. It may further include a processor (eg, processor 1500 of FIG. 18) that controls the switch unit to switch.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor detects the first housing structure and the second housing structure through the sensor unit when the first housing structure is hand-gripped in an unfolded state. The switch unit may be controlled to switch from the at least one first and second radiation conductors to the at least one third and fourth radiation conductors.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the first housing structure and the second housing structure are in an unfolded state and the second housing structure is hand-gripped, the processor detects the first housing structure and the second housing structure through the sensor unit. The switch unit may be controlled to switch from the at least one third or fourth radiation conductor to the at least one first or second radiation conductor.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the processor hand-grips both the first housing structure and the second housing structure in an unfolded state, the processor , the switch unit can be controlled to switch the at least one first and second radiation conductor by sensing through the sensor unit.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the processor hand-grips both the first housing structure and the second housing structure in a folded state, the processor , the switch unit can be controlled to switch the at least one first and second radiation conductor by sensing through the sensor unit.

The electronic device including the antenna device of various embodiments of the present disclosure described above is 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.

Electronics: 101, 200
First side member: 501, 1501 Second side member: 502, 1502
First side portion: 511, 1511 Second side portion: 512, 1512
Third side portion: 513, 1513 Fourth side portion: 514, 1514
Fifth lateral segment: 515, 1515
First slit: 516a, 1516a Second slit: 516b, 1516b
Third slit: 516c, 1516c Fourth slit; 516d, 1516d
Fifth slit: 516e, 1516e
6th side part: 521, 1521 7th side part: 522, 1522
8th lateral segment: 523, 1523 9th lateral segment: 524, 1524
10th aspect: 525, 1525
6th slit: 526a, 1526a 7th slit: 526b, 1526b
8th slit: 526c, 1526c 9th slit; 526d, 1526d
10th slit: 526e, 1526e
First radiating conductor: 1001 Second radiating conductor: 1002
Third radiating conductor: 1003 Fourth radiating conductor: 1004
1st cable: 1005 2nd cable: 1006
3rd cable: 1007 4th cable: 1008
5th cable: 1009

Claims (10)

In electronic devices,
A housing including a first housing structure and a second housing structure;
a hinge structure accommodated in the housing and connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure; and
Comprising a wireless communication circuit accommodated in the housing,
The first housing structure and the second housing structure include at least partially an electrically conductive material and a non-conductive material, and the conductive material and the non-conductive material of the first housing structure include the It has the same structure as the conductive and non-conductive materials of the second housing structure,
The first housing structure is
a first side portion disposed parallel to the folding axis at a position opposite the hinge structure;
a second side portion spaced apart from one end of the first side portion;
It is spaced apart from the other end of the first side portion and includes a first part formed to a first length along a direction parallel to the folding axis and a second part formed to a second length along a direction intersecting the folding axis. third side portion; and
A fourth side portion spaced apart from the second portion of the third side portion,
the first length is longer than the second length,
The first length is formed from 30 mm to 50 mm,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
An electronic device in which the second length ranges from 8.6 mm to 28.6 mm.
The method of claim 1, wherein the third side portion includes a ground terminal, a power supply terminal, and a switch terminal,
The ground terminal is provided on the third side portion to be electrically connected to a ground portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent between the third side portion and the fourth side portion,
The power feeding terminal is provided on the third side portion to be electrically connected to a power feeding part included in the printed circuit board between the ground terminal and the switch terminal,
The switch terminal is provided on the third side portion to be electrically connected to a switch included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the power supply terminal.
The method of claim 1, wherein the fourth side portion includes a power feeding terminal,
The electronic device is provided on the fourth side portion so that the power feeding terminal is electrically connected to a power feeding portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent between the third side portion and the fourth side portion.
The method of claim 1, wherein an insulating material is formed between the first side portion and the second side portion, between the first side portion and the third side portion, and between the third side portion and the fourth side portion. Electronic device filled with insulating material.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first housing structure and the second housing structure each rotate with respect to the hinge structure, so that they are folded to face each other or are arranged side by side.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first housing structure and the second housing structure have a symmetrical structure about the folding axis.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device further includes a fifth side portion disposed to be spaced apart from one end of the second side portion and one end of the fourth side portion and adjacent to the folding axis.
According to claim 1,
An electronic device further comprising a processor.
According to claim 1,
the third side portion operates as a first antenna supporting a first frequency band;
The fourth side portion operates as a second antenna supporting a second frequency band.