WO2020213920A1

WO2020213920A1 - Electronic device on which rotatable antenna module is mounted, and control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2020213920A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/005028
Authority: WO
Inventors: 최종철; 조치현; 허창룡; 송용재; 여문기; 윤종오
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2019-04-15
Filing date: 2020-04-14
Publication date: 2020-10-22
Also published as: KR20200121199A

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device on which a rotatable antenna module is mounted, and a control method therefor. An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can comprise: a foldable housing including a hinge structure, a first housing which is connected to the hinge structure and which includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and a second housing, which is connected to the hinge structure, includes a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction that is opposite to the third direction, and is folded with the first housing around the hinge structure, wherein the second surface faces the fourth surface in a folded state and the third direction is the same as the first direction in an unfolded state; a flexible display which extends from the first surface to the third surface across the hinge structure, and of which at least one region can slide within the foldable housing when operated from the unfolded state to the folded state; an antenna module arranged in the foldable housing; and a rotating structure which is coupled to the flexible display and the antenna module, and which rotates the antenna module in correspondence to the sliding movement of the flexible display.

Description

Electronic device with rotatable antenna module mounted and control method thereof

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device in which a rotatable antenna module is mounted and a control method thereof.

Various services and additional functions provided through electronic devices, for example, portable electronic devices such as smart phones, are gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of such electronic devices and to satisfy the needs of various users, communication service providers or electronic device manufacturers provide various functions and develop electronic devices competitively to differentiate them from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through electronic devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

In a foldable device, for example, an out-folding type foldable device, when the foldable device is completely folded, the antenna may be covered by a specific part of the electronic device. As the foldable device is folded, the antenna output ( E.g. radiation) performance may be reduced.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a rotatable antenna module, which can secure output performance of an antenna despite folding of a foldable device, is disclosed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device capable of reducing power consumption by limiting an output of a specific antenna according to a rotation angle of the antenna is disclosed.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a hinge structure, a first surface connected to the hinge structure, and a first surface facing a first direction, and a second direction facing the second direction opposite to the first direction. A first housing including two surfaces and a third surface connected to the hinge structure, the third surface facing in a third direction, and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, with the hinge structure as a center A folder including a second housing that is folded with the first housing, wherein the second surface faces the fourth surface in a folded state, and the third direction is the same as the first direction in an unfolded state A housing, extending from the first surface to the third surface across the hinge structure, and at least one area is slidable within the foldable housing when operated in a folded state from the unfolded state It may include a flexible display, an antenna module disposed in the foldable housing, and a rotation structure that is coupled to the flexible display and the antenna module and rotates the antenna module in response to the sliding movement of the flexible display.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a plurality of antenna modules and at least one processor, and the at least one processor detects a folding event for the electronic device, and the detected folding At least one sub-antenna to identify a rotation angle of at least one antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules based on an event, and to output a beam for searching for a signal transmitted from an external device based on the identified angle It may be configured to identify a module and output the beam to the outside of the electronic device using the identified at least one sub-antenna module.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna module capable of rotation may be included, and output performance of an antenna may be secured despite the foldable device being folded.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, power consumption may be reduced by limiting the output of a specific antenna according to the rotation angle of the antenna.

Effects according to various embodiments are not limited to the above-described effects, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various effects are inherent in this document.

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

2A is a front view illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2B is a rear view illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state viewed from another direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2C is a side view illustrating a side view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3A is a front view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from a front direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3B is a rear view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from another direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3C is a side view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from a side direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 is a block diagram 400 of an electronic device in a network environment including a plurality of cellular networks according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D illustrate an embodiment of the structure of the electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an arrangement relationship of antenna modules disposed in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an arrangement relationship of antenna modules disposed in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

8 is an exploded view of an internal configuration of an antenna module rotation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the antenna module rotation structure of FIG. 8 is mounted in an electronic device.

10A, 10B and 10C illustrate an embodiment of the structure of the antenna module described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 10A is a diagram illustrating an antenna module disposed in a rotating structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the antenna module viewed from one side, and FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of D-D′ of the antenna module. to be.

11A, 11B, and 11C are diagrams schematically illustrating a radiation area of an antenna module in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D are cross-sectional views illustrating an operation of an antenna module rotation structure corresponding to a change in a folding state of the electronic device of FIGS. 11A to 11C.

13 is an exemplary diagram for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, 14F, and 14G are exemplary diagrams for describing states of antennas shown in a mapping table according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

15 is an exemplary diagram for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, 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 (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input 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 ) Can be included. 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 one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to implement at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132 The command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and an auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together with the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor). , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.

The coprocessor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states associated with it. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.

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

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

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

The sound output device 155 may output an sound signal 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 an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

The display device 160 may 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 an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 (for example, Sound may be output through the electronic device 102) (for example, a speaker or headphones).

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

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to an 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 an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or motor sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include one or more antennas including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is, for example, provided by the communication module 190 from the plurality of antennas. Can be chosen. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than 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 (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) between peripheral devices and signals ( E.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to various embodiments of the present document, 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 a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external

electronic devices

102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 does not execute the function or service by itself. In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the execution result to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

2A is a front view illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a rear view illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state viewed from another direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2C is a side view illustrating a side view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

2A to 2C, the electronic device 101 may have the same structure as the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 in part or in whole.

2A to 2C, the'X axis' of the 3-axis orthogonal coordinate system is the width direction of the electronic device 101, the'Y axis' is the length direction of the electronic device 101, and the'Z axis' is the electronic device. It may mean the thickness direction of (101). In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the'Z axis' may mean a first direction (+Z) and a second direction (-Z).

2A to 2C, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of foldable housings 210, a display 220, and a connection structure (for example, a hinge structure 230). have. The foldable housing 210 includes a first housing 210a and a second housing 210b, and the first housing 210a includes a first surface 201a corresponding to the front surface and a second surface 201a corresponding to the rear surface. It may include a surface 202a and a side surface 203 surrounding a part of the space between the first surface 201a and the second surface 202a. The second housing 210b has a third surface 201b corresponding to the front surface, a fourth surface 202b corresponding to the rear surface, and a part of the space between the third surface 201b and the fourth surface 202b. It may include an enclosing side 203.

According to various embodiments, at least a part of the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a may be opened, and the transparent cover forms at least a part of the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a. It is mounted so as to close the opened first surface 201a of the first housing 210a. As another example, the second housing 210b may have at least a part of the third surface 201b open, and the transparent cover is mounted to form at least a part of the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b Thus, the opened third surface 201b of the second housing 210b may be closed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 is, for example, on the

front surfaces

201a and 201b of the foldable housing 210, a region of a transparent cover (for example, a bezel region or an overlapping region with a display) A keypad including a button or a touch key (not shown) for transmitting a signal may be provided. The touch key may generate an input signal by a user's body contact. According to various embodiments, the keypad may be implemented with only mechanical buttons or only the touch keys. As another example, the keypad may be implemented in a mixed form of a mechanical button method and a touch method. In addition, the keypad may provide various screens to be displayed on the display corresponding to a long or short press or touch time of the buttons.

According to various embodiments, various circuit devices, for example, the processor 120, the memory 130, and the interface 177 described above in FIG. 1 may be accommodated in the foldable housing 210. , In addition, power can be secured by accommodating a battery therein.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 210a, a second housing 210b, and a hinge structure 230, and the hinge structure 230 is the second housing 210b. And the first housing 210a may be rotatably coupled to each other. For example, the first housing 210a may be deployed or folded with respect to the second housing 210b.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210a may be disposed on the right side when the display 220 faces the front side (eg, the first direction (+Z)), and the front side (the first side ( 201a)) The first camera 12a, the light source unit 12b, or the iris camera 12c may be included in the upper area. For example, the light source unit 12b may be an IR LED, and the iris camera 12c may recognize iris information by photographing a user's eye by using a red near-infrared ray emitted from the IR LED as a light source. In another example, a light source indicator 12d, an illuminance sensor, or a proximity sensor 12e may be included in the upper front area of the electronic device 101.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 210b may be disposed on the left side when the display 220 faces the front side (eg, the first direction (+Z)), and the front side (the third side (201b)) The upper region may include a second camera, a heart rate monitor (HRM), or a flash (not shown). According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the modules disposed in a specific area within one area of the housing has been described, but the configuration is not limited thereto, and the configuration of the arrangement and number of each module is the shape and structure of the electronic device. It is possible to design various changes according to the requirements.

According to various embodiments, a display 220 may be disposed in front of the first housing 210a, the second housing 210b, and the hinge structure 230. The display 220 is a virtual hinge formed to extend from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the hinge structure 230 and formed in the longitudinal direction of the hinge structure 230 It may be provided in a flexible structure so that it can be folded around the axes A1 and A2.

According to various embodiments, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are in a second direction opposite to the first direction (+Z) ( It is arranged to face -Z) and can be made of a material capable of transmitting radio waves or magnetic fields, for example, tempered glass or synthetic resin. As another example, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are made of metal (eg, aluminum, STS, magnesium) or at least partially Silver can be made of including synthetic resin.

According to various embodiments, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b may be made of the same material as the side surface 203. As another example, the second surface 202a and the fourth surface 202b of the foldable housing 210 may be integrally manufactured with the side surface 203. The second surface 202a and the fourth surface 202b may form the appearance of the electronic device 101 together with the display 220.

According to various embodiments, the side surface 203 may form a side surface of the foldable housing 210, and the first and

third surfaces

201a and 201b and/or the second and fourth surfaces 202a, It is disposed to face in a direction perpendicular to 202b), and may be made of a material capable of transmitting radio waves or magnetic fields, for example, tempered glass or synthetic resin. As another example, the side surface 203 may be made of metal (eg, aluminum, STS, magnesium), or at least a portion may be made of synthetic resin. The side surface 203 has a speaker hole 14a, an ear jack hole 14b, or a speaker enclosure installed inside the electronic device 101 so that a speaker enclosure, an ear jack, and a charging terminal are connected to the outside. A charging terminal hole 14c may be formed.

3A is a front view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from a front direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3B is a rear view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from another direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3C is a side view of an electronic device in a folded state as viewed from a side direction according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The structure of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 3A to 3C may be partially or entirely the same as the structure of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 and 2.

3A and 3C, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 210a, a second housing 210b, and a hinge structure 230, and the hinge structure 230 is the second housing. The 210b and the first housing 210a may be rotatably coupled to each other.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210a of the electronic device 101 may rotate 0 to 180 degrees with respect to the second housing 210b. As the first housing 210a rotates 180 degrees with respect to the second housing 210b and the electronic device 101 is in a folded state, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a ) And the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b may be disposed to face each other. As another example, the hinge structure 230 disposed between the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b is based on at least one virtual axis of rotation (virtual axis of rotation A1, A2 in FIG. 2A). As a result, it is possible to form an outer surface that varies from plane to curved surface. The outer surface of the hinge structure 230 extends from the first housing 210a at least part of the right side with respect to the virtual rotation axis (virtual rotation axis A1, A2 in FIG. 2A) formed in the longitudinal direction, and the left side At least a portion of may extend from the second housing 210b.

According to various embodiments, the display 220 may be disposed to extend from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the outer surface of the hinge structure 230. When the electronic device 101 is folded, the first area 220a of the display 220 disposed in the first housing 210a is disposed to face a front direction, and the second housing ( The second area 220b of the display 220 disposed on 210b) may be disposed to face a rear direction opposite to a front direction.

According to various embodiments, the third region 220c disposed on the outer surface of the hinge structure 230 may be disposed to face a lateral direction (for example, a direction in which at least a portion of the front or rear surface forms a vertical direction). I can. The third region 220c may form a surface protruding in a lateral direction, and a part of the protruding surface may include a flat surface 2201c and/or a curved surface 2202c. For example, the center of the third region 220c is disposed as a flat surface 2201c, and the curved surfaces 2202c extending to both sides are from the first region 220a and/or the second region 220b. It can be implemented as a naturally continuous curved surface.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 101 includes a first communication processor 412, a second communication processor 414, a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 422, a second RFIC 424, and a third RFIC 426, a fourth RFIC 428, a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) 432, a second RFFE 434, a first antenna module 442, a second antenna module 444, and an antenna (448) may be included. The electronic device 101 may further include a processor 120 and a memory 130. The second network 199 may include a first cellular network 492 and a second cellular network 494. According to another embodiment, the second network 199 may further include at least one other network. According to an embodiment, the first communication processor 412, the second communication processor 414, the first RFIC 422, the second RFIC 424, the fourth RFIC 428, the first RFFE 432, And the second RFFE 434 may form at least a part of the wireless communication module 192. According to another embodiment, the fourth RFIC 428 may be omitted or included as a part of the third RFIC 426.

According to various embodiments, the first communication processor 412 may support establishment of a communication channel of a band to be used for wireless communication with the first cellular network 492 and communication of a legacy network through the established communication channel. According to various embodiments, the first cellular network may be a legacy network including a second generation (4G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor 414 establishes a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network 494, and a 5G network through the established communication channel. Can support communication. According to various embodiments, the second cellular network 494 may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP. Additionally, according to an embodiment, the first communication processor 412 or the second communication processor 414 corresponds to another designated band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network 494. It is possible to establish a communication channel to communicate with, and support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to an embodiment, the first communication processor 412 and the second communication processor 414 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to various embodiments, the first communication processor 412 or the second communication processor 414 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120, the auxiliary processor 123, or the communication module 190. have.

According to an embodiment, the first RFIC 422 transmits a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 412 to the first cellular network 492 (eg, a legacy network). It can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of about 700MHz to about 3GHz used. Upon reception, an RF signal is obtained from the first cellular network 492 (eg, a legacy network) through an antenna (eg, the first antenna module 442), and an RFFE (eg, the first RFFE 432) is It can be preprocessed through. The first RFIC 422 may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the first communication processor 412.

According to an embodiment, the second RFIC 424 transmits the baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 412 or the second communication processor 414 to the second cellular network 494 (eg. : Can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter, referred to as 5G Sub6 RF signal) of the Sub6 band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) used for 5G network). Upon reception, a 5G Sub6 RF signal is obtained from the second cellular network 494 (eg, 5G network) through an antenna (eg, the second antenna module 444), and RFFE (eg, the second RFFE 434). ) Can be pretreated. The second RFIC 424 may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by a corresponding one of the first communication processor 412 or the second communication processor 414.

According to an embodiment, the third RFIC 426 transmits the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 414 to the 5G Above6 band (eg, about 5G network) to be used in the second cellular network 494 (eg, 5G network). 6GHz ~ about 60GHz) RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Above6 RF signal) can be converted. Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second cellular network 494 (eg, 5G network) through an antenna (eg, antenna 448) and preprocessed through the third RFFE 436. The third RFIC 426 may convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the second communication processor 414. According to one embodiment, the third RFFE 436 may be formed as part of the third RFIC 426.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include the fourth RFIC 428 separately or at least as a part of the third RFIC 426. In this case, the fourth RFIC 428 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 414 into an RF signal (hereinafter, IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz). After conversion, the IF signal may be transferred to the third RFIC 426. The third RFIC 426 may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal can be received from the second cellular network 494 (e.g. 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna 448) and converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC 426. have. The fourth RFIC 428 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor 414 can process it.

According to an embodiment, the first RFIC 422 and the second RFIC 424 may be implemented as a single chip or at least part of a single package. According to an embodiment, the first RFFE 432 and the second RFFE 434 may be implemented as a single chip or at least part of a single package. According to one example, at least one of the first antenna module 442 or the second antenna module 444 may be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.

According to an embodiment, the third RFIC 426 and the antenna 448 may be disposed on the same substrate to form the third antenna module 446. For example, the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be disposed on a first substrate (eg, a main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC 426 is located in a partial area (eg, lower surface) of the second substrate (eg, sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna 448 is disposed in another area (eg, upper surface). Is disposed, a third antenna module 446 may be formed. By arranging the third RFIC 426 and the antenna 448 on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This can reduce loss (eg, attenuation) of a signal in a high-frequency band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used for communication in a 5G network, for example. Accordingly, the electronic device 101 may improve the quality or speed of communication with the second cellular network 494 (eg, 5G network).

According to an embodiment, the antenna 448 may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that can be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC 426 may include, for example, a plurality of phase shifters 438 corresponding to a plurality of antenna elements as part of the third RFFE 436. During transmission, each of the plurality of phase converters 438 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, the base station of the 5G network) through a corresponding antenna element. . Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase converters 438 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal received from the outside into the same or substantially the same phase through a corresponding antenna element. This enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device 101 and the outside.

According to various embodiments, the second cellular network 494 (e.g., 5G network) is operated independently from the first cellular network 492 (e.g., legacy network) (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)), or connected Can be operated (eg Non-Stand Alone (NSA)). For example, a 5G network may have only an access network (eg, 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (eg, next generation core (NGC)). In this case, after accessing the access network of the 5G network, the electronic device 101 may access an external network (eg, the Internet) under the control of the core network (eg, evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network. Protocol information (e.g., LTE protocol information) for communication with a legacy network or protocol information (e.g., New Radio (NR) protocol information) for communication with a 5G network is stored in the memory 430 and other components (e.g., processor information) 120, the first communication processor 412, or the second communication processor 414).

5A to 5D illustrate an embodiment of the structure of the electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

5A to 5D, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of foldable housings 210 and a connection structure (eg, a hinge structure 230). The foldable housing 210 includes a first housing 210a and a second housing 210b, and the first housing 210a has a first surface corresponding to the front surface (e.g., the first surface of FIG. 201a)), a second surface 202a corresponding to the rear surface, and a side member 540 surrounding a part of the space between the first surface 201a and the second surface 202a (e.g., the side surface ( 203)). The second housing 210b includes a third surface corresponding to the front surface (eg, the third surface 201b in FIG. 2A ), a fourth surface 202b corresponding to the rear surface, and the third surface 201b and the fourth surface. A side member 540 (eg, side surface 203 of FIG. 2A) surrounding a portion of the space between the surfaces 202b may be included. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the first surface 201a and the third surface 201b are defined as a first plate 520, and the second surface 202a and the fourth surface 202b are It is defined as plate 530.

According to an embodiment, the first plate 520 may include a transparent material including a glass plate. The second plate 530 may include a non-conductive and/or conductive material. In addition, the side member 540 may include a conductive material and/or a non-conductive material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the side member 540 may be integrally formed with the second plate 530. In the illustrated embodiment, the side member 540 may include first to third insulating

portions

541, 543, and 545 and first to third

conductive portions

551, 553, and 555. .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display, a main printed circuit board (PCB) 571, and/or an intermediate plate disposed to be visible through the first plate 520 in the space. Mid-plate) (not shown) may be included, and optionally, various other parts may be further included.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first legacy antenna 551, a second legacy antenna 553, and a third legacy antenna 555 in the space and/or the foldable housing ( 210) may be included in a part (for example, the side member 540). The first to third legacy antennas 551 to 555 are, for example, cellular communication (eg, second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or LTE), short-range communication (eg, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC). ), and/or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first antenna module 561, a second antenna module 563, and a third antenna module 565 for forming a directional beam. can do. The

antenna modules

561, 563, and 565 may be used for 5G network (eg, the second cellular network 494 of FIG. 5) communication, mmWave communication, 60 GHz communication, or WiGig communication. The antenna modules 561 to 565 are metal members of the electronic device 101 (for example, a foldable housing 210, an internal component 573), and/or the first to third legacy antennas 551 to 555)) may be disposed in the space so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance or more.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first antenna module 561 is located at the outer upper end of the second housing 210b, the second antenna module 563 is located at the inner upper end of the first housing 210a, and the third antenna module 565 ) May be located at the outer lower end of the first housing 210a. In another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include additional antenna modules at additional positions, or some of the first to third antenna modules 561 to 565 may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the first to third antenna modules 561 to 565 are at least one communication processor on the main PCB 571 using a conductive line 581 (eg, a coaxial cable or FPCB). Example: It may be electrically connected to the processor 120 of FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 5B showing a cross section based on the A-A' axis of FIG. 5A, a part of the antenna array of the first antenna module 561 (for example, a patch antenna array) radiates toward the second plate 530 And, another part (for example, a dipole antenna array) may be disposed to radiate through the first insulating part 541. Referring to FIG. 5C showing a cross section based on the B-B' axis of FIG. 5A, a part of the radiator of the second antenna module 563 (eg, a patch antenna array) radiates toward the second plate 530 And, another part (for example, a dipole antenna array) may be disposed to radiate through the second insulating part 543.

In the illustrated embodiment, the second antenna module 563 may include a plurality of printed circuit boards. For example, a portion of the antenna array (eg, a patch antenna array) and another portion (eg, a dipole antenna array) may be located on different printed circuit boards. According to an embodiment, the printed circuit boards may be connected through a flexible printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board may be disposed around an electrical material 573 (eg, a receiver, speaker, sensors, camera, ear jack, or button).

Referring to FIG. 5D showing a cross section based on the C-C′ axis of FIG. 5A, the third antenna module 565 may be disposed toward the side member 540 of the foldable housing 210. Part of the antenna array of the third antenna module 565 (for example, a dipole antenna array) radiates in the direction of the second plate 530, and another part (for example, a patch antenna array) uses the third insulator 545. It can be arranged to radiate through.

6A and a diagram illustrating an arrangement relationship of antenna modules disposed in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 6A taken in a direction P-P'.

7A is a diagram illustrating an arrangement relationship of antenna modules disposed in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the Q-Q' direction of the electronic device of FIG. 7A.

As shown in FIGS. 6A to 7B, the electronic device 101 may include a foldable housing 210, a display 220, and a connection structure (eg, a hinge structure 230 ). The foldable housing 210 may include a first housing 210a and a second housing 210b, and at least one antenna module 610 is disposed in a region adjacent to an edge of the second housing 210b. Can be.

The specific configuration of the foldable housing 210, the display 220, and the hinge structure 230 of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 6A to 7B is a foldable housing of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 2A to 3C. The configuration of 210, the display 220, and the hinge structure 230 may be the same as those of some or all. The antenna module 610 of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 6A to 7B may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the

antenna module

442, 444, 448, 561, 563, or 565 of FIGS. 4 to 5D. .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may exhibit a folding state in which the second housing 210b is rotatable with respect to the first housing 210a. According to the rotation operation, the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b face each other in a folded state or the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b are arranged side by side. It may include an unfolded status, or an intermediate status that maintains a specified angle.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210a may include a first surface 201a facing in a direction P1 and a second surface 202a facing in a direction P2 opposite to the P1 direction. The second housing 210b may include a third surface 201b facing in a direction P3 and a fourth surface 202b facing in a direction P4 opposite to the P3 direction. According to an embodiment, the P1 direction and the P3 direction may be arranged in a direction opposite to each other from the same direction by rotation of the hinge structure 230. As another example, the directions P2 and P4 may be disposed in a direction facing each other from the same direction by rotation of the hinge structure 230. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state, the second surface 202a faces the fourth surface 202b, and in an unfolded state, the P4 direction is the P2 It can be the same as the direction.

According to various embodiments, the display 220 is formed to extend from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the hinge structure 230, and is flexible so that the central region can be folded. It can be provided in one structure. According to an embodiment, the first edge line 221 of the display 220 is fixed to the edge region of the first housing 210a, and the other region of the display 220 is operated by the electronic device 101 Depending on, you can move. For example, the second edge line 222 opposite to the first edge line 221 of the display 220 is operated in a folded state from an unfolded state of the electronic device 101, It can slide toward the first housing 210a. Accordingly, the antenna module 610 disposed in the edge region of the second housing 210b may be in a state not covered by the display 220. For example, the antenna module 610 may be exposed to the outside by the slide movement of the display.

Hereinafter, according to the slide movement of the display 220, the rotation structure of the antenna module 610 will be described in detail.

8 is an exploded view of an internal configuration of an antenna module rotation structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the antenna module rotation structure of FIG. 8 is mounted in an electronic device. 9 illustrates the front surface of the electronic device 101 from which the display 200 is excluded, for convenience of description.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a display 220, a foldable housing 210, an antenna module 610, and a rotating structure 602. Structures of the display 220, the foldable housing 210, and the antenna module 610 of FIGS. 8 and 9 are the display 220, the foldable housing 210, and the antenna module 610 of FIGS. 6A to 7B. Some or all of the structure of may be the same.

According to various embodiments, the rotation structure 602 is a structure for rotating the antenna module 610 in response to the slide movement of the display 220, and includes a display rack 620, a housing rack 630, and a housing pinion. It may include 640, a bracket 650, and a rotating part 660. Optionally, it may include a guide part 670 additionally supporting and guiding the movement of the display 220 with respect to the foldable housing 210. The guide part 670 may be spaced apart from the bracket 650 and guide the slide movement of the display 220 together with the bracket 650.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 101 is operated in a folded state from an unfolded state, the display 220 compensates for the length of the front side and/or the back side of the electronic device 101. Can be moved sliding to do. For example, one end of the display 220 is fixed to one end of the foldable housing 210, and the remaining area including the other end of the display 220 is capable of sliding movement with respect to the foldable housing 210. I can. As another example, an area (eg, a central area) of the display 220 is fixed to an area of the foldable housing 210, and other areas other than the area of the display 220 (eg, Both ends) may slide with respect to the foldable housing 210. The rotation structure 602 is disposed in an area adjacent to the other end of the display 220 to guide the slide movement of the display 220 and the movement of the antenna module 610 corresponding to the slide movement of the display 220 (E.g. rotational movement) can be controlled.

According to various embodiments, the display rack 620 of the rotating structure 602 may be disposed between the display 220 and the support surface 601 of the foldable housing 210. The display rack 620 includes a front surface facing the display 220 and a rear surface facing the support surface 601, and a first area 621 and the first area 621 in which a rack is disposed at the rear surface. It may include a second region 622 extending from and forming a flat surface in which the rack is not included. The front surface of the display rack 620 may be fixed to an area of the rear surface of the display 220. Accordingly, when the electronic device 101 is operated in a folded state from an unfolded state, the display rack 620 may slide together with the display 220, and the first area 621 It is possible to rotate the housing pinion 640 disposed in engagement with the rack formed in ).

According to various embodiments, the housing rack 630 of the rotating structure 602 may be disposed between the display rack 220 and the support surface 601 of the foldable housing 210. The housing rack 630 includes a front surface facing the display 220 and a rear surface facing the support surface 601, and in the front surface, a third area 631 and the third area 631 in which a rack is disposed It may include a fourth region 632 extending from and forming a flat surface in which the rack is not included. The rear surface of the housing rack 630 is coupled to a region of the support surface 601 and may slide through a designated section in response to a folding state of the electronic device 101. For example, the housing rack 630 is seated in the bracket 650 (for example, a groove 652 extending in a designated direction) disposed in the foldable housing 210, and along the designated direction, You can slide left and right.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the third area 631 of the housing rack 630 may be moved to taste with the housing pinion 640. For example, when the electronic device 101 is operated in a folded state from an unfolded state, the housing pinion 640 rotates in a fixed position within the housing, and the display rack 620 Slides to the right due to the interlocking of the first region 621 and the housing pinion 640, and the housing rack 630 to the left due to the interlocking of the third region 631 and the housing pinion 640 Slide can be moved.

According to an embodiment, the housing rack 630 may include at least one protrusion 633 extending perpendicular to the slide movement direction. The at least one protrusion 633 may move only within the stopper 653 formed on the bracket 650, thereby limiting the moving range of the housing rack 630.

According to various embodiments, the housing pinion 640 of the rotating structure 602 may be disposed between the display rack 620 and the housing rack 630. The housing pinion 640 may have a gear shape including a plurality of teeth, and may rotate by being engaged with the rack of the display rack 620 and the rack of the housing rack 630. For example, the housing pinion 640 may rotate along a rack disposed in the third area 631 of the housing rack 630. As another example, the housing pinion 640 may rotate along a rack disposed in the first area 621 of the display rack 620. The housing pinion 640 may transmit the slide motion of the display rack 620 to the housing rack 630.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is operated from an unfolded state to a folded state, the position of the housing pinion 640 is fixed to a part of the support surface 603 of the housing. Can rotate in the state. In addition, based on the housing pinion 640, the display rack 620 and the housing rack 630 may slide in opposite directions to each other.

According to an embodiment, looking at the interlocking relationship between the housing pinion 640 and the display rack 620, when the electronic device 101 is operated in a folded state from an unfolded state, the housing The pinion 640 may face the second area 622 of the display rack 620 to the first area 621. The second area 622 is a flat surface without a rack, and while the second area 622 of the display rack 620 slides with respect to the housing pinion 640, the housing pinion 640 is rotated. Without it, a state facing the second region 622 may be maintained. The movement of the second region 622 with respect to the housing pinion 640 is not directly interlocked with the rotation unit 660, so that the antenna module 610 does not rotate. Thereafter, when the first region 621 in which the rack is disposed is located in the housing pinion 640, the rack and the housing pinion 640 may be engaged and rotated.

According to an embodiment, looking at the interlocking relationship between the housing pinion 640 and the housing rack 630, when the electronic device 101 is operated from an unfolded state to a folded state, the housing The pinions 640 may face each other in the third area 631 of the housing rack 630. The third area 631 is an area in which a rack is disposed, and while the third area 631 slides with respect to the housing pinion 640, the housing pinion 640 is the third area 631 It can rotate by engaging with the rack of On the third area 631, a rotation pinion 663 of the rotation part 660 disposed a predetermined distance apart from the housing pinion 640 is disposed, and the rotation pinion 663 of the rotation part 660 is a third A rotational motion may be performed according to the slide movement of the region 631. Accordingly, the antenna module 610 mounted on the rotating part 660 may rotate.

According to various embodiments, the bracket 650 of the rotating structure 602 may be disposed on a region of the support surface 601 of the foldable housing 210. The bracket 650 may support the rotational structure as a whole and guide the slide movement of the housing rack 630.

According to an embodiment, the bracket 650 may include a support plate 651, a guide groove 652, and at least one stopper 653. The support plate 651 may be fixedly coupled to the support surface 601 of the foldable housing 210. The guide groove 652 may be disposed inside the support plate 651 and may guide the slide movement of the housing rack 630 in a groove shape with one side open. The guide groove 652 is formed to extend along the length direction of the bracket 650, and the housing rack 630 seated in the guide groove 652 may slide along the length direction. The at least one stopper 653 is formed on one side of the guide groove 652 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and may limit a section in which the protrusion 633 of the housing rack 630 can move. . For example, the at least one protrusion 633 may be seated in the at least one stopper 653 and guide the movement of the housing rack 630 within a range not deviating from a designated section.

According to various embodiments, the rotating part 660 of the rotating structure may be disposed on the support surface 601 of the foldable housing 210 to be spaced apart from the bracket 650. The rotation unit 660 may guide the rotational movement of the antenna module 610.

According to an embodiment, the rotating part 660 may include a support member 661 supporting the antenna module 610, a shaft 662, and a rotating pinion 663 disposed on one side of the shaft 662. . The support member 661 is formed to surround at least a portion of the antenna module 610 and may rotate together with the antenna module 610. The shaft 662 may provide a central axis when the rotation unit 660 rotates. The rotating pinion 663 has a gear shape including a plurality of teeth, and may rotate by being engaged with the rack of the housing rack 630. For example, the rotation pinion 663 may rotate along a rack disposed in the third area 631 of the housing rack 630 while being spaced apart from the housing pinion 640 by a specified distance. . The antenna module 610 may rotate within 0 to 180 degrees in response to the rotational motion of the rotating pinion 663.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the antenna module 610 will be described in detail.

10A to 10C illustrate an embodiment of the structure of the antenna module described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 10A is a diagram illustrating an antenna module disposed in a rotating structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the antenna module viewed from one side, and FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of D-D′ of the antenna module. to be.

10A to 10C, in one embodiment, the antenna module 610 includes a printed circuit board 710, an antenna array 610, a radio frequency integrate circuit (RFIC) 752, and a power manage integrate circuit (PMIC). ) 754 may be included. Optionally, the antenna module 610 may further include a shield member 790. In other embodiments, at least one of the aforementioned parts may be omitted, or at least two of the parts may be integrally formed.

According to an embodiment, the printed circuit board 710 may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately stacked with the conductive layers. The printed circuit board 710 may provide electrical connection between the printed circuit board 710 and/or various electronic components disposed outside by using wires and conductive vias formed on the conductive layer.

According to an embodiment, the antenna array 730 or 740 (for example, the antenna 448 of FIG. 4) may include a plurality of antenna elements arranged to form a directional beam. According to exemplary embodiments, the

antenna array

730 or 740 may include a plurality of antenna arrays (eg, a dipole antenna array and/or a patch antenna array) of the same or different shape or type. For example, the first antenna array 730 may be a patch antenna array, and may include a plurality of

antenna elements

732, 734, 736, or 738. As another example, the second antenna array 740 may be a dipole antenna array, and may include a plurality of

antenna elements

742, 744, 746, or 748. The antenna elements may be formed on the first surface of the printed circuit board 710 as shown. According to another embodiment, the antenna elements may be formed inside the printed circuit board 710.

According to an embodiment, the RFIC 752 (for example, the third RFIC 426 in FIG. 4) is a different area of the printed circuit board 710 (eg, the first surface), which is spaced apart from the antenna array. It can be placed on the opposite side of the second side). The RFIC 752 is configured to process a signal of a selected frequency band transmitted/received through the

antenna array

730 or 740. According to an embodiment, the RFIC 752 may convert a baseband signal obtained from a communication processor (not shown) into an RF signal of a designated band during transmission. Upon reception, the RFIC 752 may convert an RF signal received through the

antenna array

730 or 740 into a baseband signal and transmit it to a communication processor.

According to another embodiment, at the time of transmission, the RFIC 752 is an IF signal obtained from an intermediate frequency integrate circuit (IFIC) (eg, the fourth RFIC 428 in FIG. 4) (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11GHz) can be up-converted to the RF signal of the selected band. Upon reception, the RFIC 752 may down-convert an RF signal obtained through an antenna array, convert it into an IF signal, and transmit it to the IFIC.

According to an embodiment, the PMIC 754 may be disposed in another partial area (eg, the second surface) of the printed circuit board 710 spaced apart from the antenna array. The PMIC may receive a voltage from a main PCB (not shown) and provide power required for various components (eg, RFIC 752) on an antenna module.

According to an embodiment, the shielding member 790 may be provided on a part (for example, the second surface) of the printed circuit board 710 to electromagnetically shield at least one of the RFIC 752 and the PMIC 754. Can be placed. According to an embodiment, the shielding member 790 may include a shield can.

Although not shown, in various embodiments, the antenna module 610 may be electrically connected to another printed circuit board (eg, a main circuit board) through a module interface. The module interface may include a connecting member, for example, a coaxial cable connector, a board to board connector, an interposer, or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). Through the connection member, the RFIC 752 and/or the PMIC 754 of the antenna module may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

11A to 11C are diagrams schematically illustrating a radiation area of an antenna module in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 12A to 12D are cross-sectional views illustrating an operation of an antenna module rotation structure corresponding to a change in a folding state of the electronic device of FIGS. 11A to 11C. 12A to 12D illustrate only some configurations of the electronic device for convenience of description of the folding operation.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a foldable housing 210, a display 220, an antenna module 610, and a rotating structure. According to various embodiments, the rotation structure is a structure for rotating the antenna module 610 in response to the slide movement of the display 220, and the display rack 620, the housing rack 630, and the housing pinion 640 , Bracket 650, and may include a rotating portion 660.

The specific configuration of the rotating structure of FIGS. 11A to 12D may be partially or entirely the same as the specific configuration of the rotating structure of FIGS. 8 to 10D.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b have different hinge axes (for example, the first virtual rotation axis A1 and the second housing 210b of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). As it rotates about the virtual rotation axis A2, the first housing 210a may rotate between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the second housing 210b.

Referring to FIGS. 11A and 12A, the electronic device 101 in an unfolded state in a folded state has an angle between the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b being 180 degrees. Can be indicated. In the unfolded state, the display 220 may be in a state that covers all the antenna modules 610 disposed inside the electronic device 101.

According to various embodiments, in the unfolded state, the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a and the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b are aligned while facing each other in the same direction. The second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are also arranged side by side while facing each other (the first surface 201a ) And the third surface 201b may be disposed to face each other. According to an embodiment, the display 220 is disposed from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the hinge structure, and the first surface 201a and the third surface ( 201b) can be arranged facing the same.

According to various embodiments, a display 220 may be disposed in front of the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b. The display 220 may be formed to extend from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b, and may be provided in a flexible structure to be folded.

According to various embodiments, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are materials capable of transmitting radio waves or magnetic fields, for example, It can be made of tempered glass or synthetic resin. As another example, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are made of metal (eg, aluminum, STS, magnesium) or at least partially Silver can be made of including synthetic resin.

third surfaces

201a and 201b and/or the second and fourth surfaces 202a, It is disposed to face in a direction perpendicular to 202b), and may be made of a material capable of transmitting radio waves or magnetic fields, for example, tempered glass or synthetic resin. As another example, the side surface 203 may be made of metal (eg, aluminum, STS, magnesium), or at least a portion may be made of synthetic resin.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 610 includes a first antenna array 730 (for example, a patch antenna array) and a second antenna array disposed to face a vertical direction with the first antenna array 730 ( 740) (for example, a dipole antenna array) may be included. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first antenna array 730 of the antenna module 610 is disposed to face the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and the second antenna array 740 is It may be disposed to face the outside of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 4) can drive only the first antenna array 730 that secures a stable radiation area.

According to various embodiments, in the rotating structure, the rotating part pinion 663 of the rotating part (for example, the rotating part 660 of FIG. 8) is disposed at a first point in the electronic device 101, and the housing pinion 640 Are disposed at a second point in the electronic device 101, and the first point and the second point may be spaced apart by a specified distance L. The rotation part pinion 663 of the rotation part 660 is disposed on the third area 631 (the area where the rack is disposed) of the housing rack 630, and the housing pinion 640 is the housing rack 630 It may be disposed between the third area 631 of and the second area 622 of the display rack 620 (an area where the rack is not disposed).

Referring to FIGS. 11B and 12B and 12C, the electronic device 101 in the intermediate state of the folding state has an angle between the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b being 0. It may represent less than 180 degrees from more than degrees. In the intermediate state, the display 220 may not cover at least a part of the antenna module 610 disposed inside the electronic device 101. For example, the antenna module 610 may be exposed to the outside by the slide movement of the display.

According to various embodiments, in the intermediate state, the first housing 210a has a first surface 201a and a third surface 201b of the second housing 210b at a predetermined angle (0 degrees). It may be arranged to have a greater than 180 degrees), and the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b are also at a predetermined angle (0 degrees). More than 180 degrees). For example, the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a and the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b may be arranged in a'∧' shape based on the elevation surface. As another example, the first housing 210a may be disposed such that the first surface 201a and the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b have approximately 90 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the display 220 may be disposed from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the hinge structure. According to an exemplary embodiment, one end of the display 220 may remain fixed to a part of the second housing 210b, and the remaining area including the other end may move toward the first housing 210a. Accordingly, when the electronic device 101 is operated from an unfolded state to a folded state, the other end of the display 220 may slide toward the inside of the housing.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 610 includes a first antenna array 730 (for example, a patch antenna array) and a second antenna array 740 disposed to face a vertical direction with the first antenna array 730. ) (E.g., a dipole antenna array). According to an embodiment, in the intermediate state, an optimal radiation state may be implemented through a combination of the second antenna array 740 or the dipole/patch antenna array. According to an embodiment, the intermediate state may include a first step (FIG. 12B) before the antenna module 610 rotates, and a second step in which the antenna module 610 rotates. . For example, FIG. 12C shows a state in which the antenna module 610 is rotated 90 degrees.

According to an embodiment, in the first step, the first antenna array 730 of the antenna module 610 is disposed to face the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and the second antenna array 740 is an electronic device. It may be arranged to face the outside of 101. Accordingly, only the first antenna array 730 securing a stable radiation area can be driven. In the second step, the first antenna array 730 of the antenna module 610 is disposed to face the outside of the electronic device 101, and the second antenna array 740 covers the front surface of the electronic device 101. Can be arranged facing. The front surface facing the second antenna array 740 may not be covered by the display 220 due to the slide movement of the display 220 or may be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, only the second antenna array 740 securing a stable radiation area can be driven.

According to various embodiments, in the rotating structure, the rotating part pinion 663 of the rotating part (for example, the rotating part 660 of FIG. 8) is disposed at a first point in the electronic device 100, and the housing pinion 640 Are disposed at a second point in the electronic device 100, and the first point and the second point may be spaced apart by a specified distance L.

According to an embodiment, the first step (refer to FIG. 12B) is a step in which the electronic device 101 starts to be folded, and the housing pinion 640 is the second area 622 (rack) of the display rack 620. This may be a step of facing the unplaced area) without rotation. In the first step, the display 220 slides the remaining area including the other end toward the first housing 210a with one end fixed, and a partial area of the antenna module 610 is the display 220 It may not be covered by or be exposed to the outside.

According to an embodiment, the second step (see FIG. 12C) is a step before the electronic device is folded from the first step, and the housing pinion 640 is the first step of the display rack 620. It may be a step of rotating in the area 621 (the area in which the rack is disposed). For example, the housing pinion 640 rotates between the first area 621 of the display rack 620 and the third area 631 (the area in which the rack is disposed) of the housing rack 630, The rotation part pinion 663 of the rotation structure 660 disposed along the third region 631 may also rotate. In the second step, the rotational motion of the pinion 663 of the rotating part of the rotating structure 660 may rotate the antenna module 610. For example, when the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b have an angle of 90 degrees, the antenna module 610 may rotate 90 degrees compared to a state in which the electronic device is unfolded. However, the angle between the housings and the rotation angle of the antenna module may be the same or may be set differently at a constant ratio. In the second step, the display 220 slides toward the second housing 210b with the remaining area including the other end fixed at one end, and the antenna module 610 is rotated at a specified angle, The display 220 may not be covered or may be exposed to the outside.

11C and 12D, the electronic device 101 in a folded state among the folded states has an angle between the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b being 0 degrees. Can be indicated. In the folded state, the display 220 may not cover the antenna module 610 disposed inside the electronic device 101 or may be exposed to the outside.

According to various embodiments, in the folded state, the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a and the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b may be disposed to face each other, The second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b may be disposed to face each other. Accordingly, only the first surface 201a and the third surface 201b on which the display 220 is exposed may be exposed to the user. According to an embodiment, the display 220 may be disposed from the first housing 210a to the second housing 210b across the hinge structure. According to an embodiment, one end of the display 220 remains fixed to a part of the second housing 210b, and the remaining area including the other end is spaced apart from the edge of the first housing 210a, The antenna module 610 may not be covered by the display 220 or may be exposed to the outside.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 610 includes a first antenna array 730 (for example, a patch antenna array) and a second antenna array disposed to face a vertical direction with the first antenna array 730 ( 740) (for example, a dipole antenna array) may be included. According to an embodiment, in the folded state, the first antenna array 730 of the antenna module 610 is disposed to face the front surface (the third surface 201b) of the electronic device 101, The second antenna array 740 may be disposed to face the outside of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, only the first antenna array 730 securing a stable radiation area can be driven.

According to various embodiments, in the rotating structure, the rotating part pinion 663 of the rotating part (for example, the rotating part 660 of FIG. 8) is disposed at a first point in the electronic device 101, and the housing pinion 640 Are disposed at a second point in the electronic device 101, and the first point and the second point may be spaced apart by a specified distance L. The rotation part pinion 663 of the rotation part 660 is disposed on the third area 631 (the area where the rack is disposed) of the housing rack 630, and the housing pinion 640 is the housing rack 630 It may be disposed between the third area 631 of the display rack 620 and the first area 621 (an area where the rack is disposed) of the display rack 620. Compared to the unfolded state, the antenna module 610 may be rotated 180 degrees, and the front and rear surfaces thereof may be changed.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 4) include a foldable housing (eg, the foldable housing 210 of FIG. 2A ), and a flexible display (eg, FIG. The flexible display 200 of 2a), an antenna module (eg, the antenna module 610 of FIG. 8), and a rotation structure may be included. The foldable housing has a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 230 of FIG. 2A), a first surface connected to the hinge structure and facing in a first direction (eg, the first surface 201a of FIG. 2A), A first housing (eg, a first housing 210a in FIG. 2A) including a second surface (eg, a second surface 202a in FIG. 2B) facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the A third surface connected to the hinge structure and facing in a third direction (eg, the third surface 201b in FIG. 2A), and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction (eg, the third surface in FIG. 4 faces (202b)), including a second housing (e.g., the second housing 210b of Fig. 2A) that is folded with the first housing around the hinge structure, and the second housing in a folded state The second side faces the fourth side, and the third direction may be the same as the first direction in an unfolded state. The flexible display extends from the first surface to the third surface across the hinge structure, and when operated in a folded state from the unfolded state, at least one area slides within the foldable housing. It can be possible. The antenna module may be disposed in the foldable housing, and the rotation structure is coupled to the flexible display and the antenna module, and rotates the antenna module in response to the sliding movement of the flexible display (eg: The rotation structure 602 of FIG. 8 may be included.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display includes a first edge line (eg, the first edge line 221 in FIGS. 6B and 7B), and a second edge line parallel to the first edge line (eg, FIG. 6B, The second edge line 222 of 7b) may be included. The first edge line may be fixed to a partial area of the first housing, and another area including the second edge line of the flexible display may slide in response to a folding state of the foldable housing.

According to various embodiments, in an unfolded state of the folded state of the foldable housing, the antenna module is covered by the flexible display, and in a folded state of the folded state of the foldable housing, the flexible Due to the slide movement of the display, the antenna module may not be covered by the flexible display.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module includes a first antenna array having a designated shape (eg, the first antenna array 730 of FIG. 5A), and a second antenna array having a different shape from the first antenna array (eg: It may include a second antenna array 740 of FIG. 5A. Through the first antenna array or the second antenna array, a signal having a designated frequency band in the range of 6 GHz to 300 GHz may be transmitted and/or received.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna array and the second antenna array may be arranged to face each other in a vertical direction, the first antenna array may be a patch antenna array, and the second antenna array may be a dipole antenna array.

According to various embodiments, the rotating structure may include a display rack (for example, the display rack 620 of FIG. 8) that is coupled to the rear of the display and moves with the flexible display, and between the display rack and one surface of the foldable housing. A housing rack (for example, the housing rack 630 of FIG. 8) that is disposed in and is slidable in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the display rack, and is disposed between the display rack and the housing rack, and slides the display rack A housing pinion (e.g., the housing pinion 640 of FIG. 8) that transmits the signal to the housing rack, a bracket disposed on one surface of the foldable housing and guiding the slide movement of the housing rack (e.g., the bracket of FIG. 650)), and a rotating part (for example, a rotating part 660 of FIG. 8) for seating the antenna module and rotating the antenna module by interlocking with the rotation of the housing pinion.

According to various embodiments, when the foldable housing is in an unfolded state, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face the rear surface of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is It may be disposed to face the outside or the inside of the electronic device. One surface of the antenna module may be covered by the flexible display.

According to various embodiments, when the foldable housing is in a folded state, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face the front surface of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is It may be disposed to face the outside or inside of the electronic device. Due to the sliding movement of the flexible display, the antenna module may not be covered by the flexible display.

According to various embodiments, when the foldable housing is in an intermediate state, the flexible display slides, and the housing pinion is a region in which the rack of the display panel is not disposed (for example, in FIG. 12A ). A first step of facing along the second area 622, the flexible display slides, and the housing pinion is an area in which the rack of the display rack is disposed (for example, the first area 621 of FIG. 12A) And a second step in which the antenna module rotates while being engaged between an area in which the rack of the housing rack is disposed (eg, the third area 631 in FIG. 12A ).

According to various embodiments, in the first step, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face a rear surface of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is disposed to face outside or inside the electronic device, One surface of the antenna module may be covered by the flexible display. In the second step, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face the outside or the inside of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is disposed to face the front of the electronic device, and the flexible display At least part of the second antenna array may not be covered by the flexible display due to the slide movement.

13 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of operating an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may detect a folding event for the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) in operation 1310. have.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), based on a folding event detected according to operation 1310 in operation 1320, includes at least one antenna among a plurality of antenna modules. The rotation angle of the module (eg, the first antenna module 610) can be identified.

An electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is configured to search for a signal transmitted from an external electronic device in operation 1330 based on an angle identified in operation 1320. At least one sub-antenna module to which the beam is to be output may be identified. An electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure uses at least one sub-antenna module using a mapping table stored in the electronic device (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). Can be identified. The mapping table according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is "enable" or "disable" according to a rotation angle of a designated antenna (eg, a first antenna) and a rotation angle as shown in Table 1 below. It may include a table in which the relationship of the antenna to be ")" is defined.

안테나의 회전 각도Antenna rotation angle	안테나의 상태Antenna status
0°이상 ~ 60°미만0° or more ~ less than 60°	(1) 제1 안테나(회전 가능) 다이폴 안테나: 디스에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블(2) 제2 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(3) 제3 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블 (1) First antenna (rotatable) Dipole antenna: Disable / Patch antenna: Enable (2) Second antenna (fixed) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Disable (3) Third antenna (fixed) Dipole Antenna: Enable / Patch Antenna: Enable
60°이상 ~ 90°미만More than 60° to less than 90°	(1) 제1 안테나(회전 가능) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블(2) 제2 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(3) 제3 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블 (1) First antenna (rotatable) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Enable (2) Second antenna (fixed) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Disable (3) Third antenna (fixed) Dipole Antenna: Enable / Patch Antenna: Enable
90°이상 ~ 135°미만Over 90° ~ Less than 135°	(1) 제1 안테나(회전 가능) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(2) 제2 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(3) 제3 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블 (1) First antenna (rotatable) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Disable (2) Second antenna (fixed) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Disable (3) Third antenna (fixed) Dipole Antenna: Enable / Patch Antenna: Enable
135°이상 ~ 180°미만135° or more ~ less than 180°	(1) 제1 안테나(회전 가능) 다이폴 안테나: 디스에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블(2) 제2 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(3) 제3 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블 (1) First antenna (rotatable) Dipole antenna: Disable / Patch antenna: Enable (2) Second antenna (fixed) Dipole antenna: Enable / Patch antenna: Disable (3) Third antenna (fixed) Dipole Antenna: Enable / Patch Antenna: Enable
180°180°	(1) 제1 안테나(회전 가능) 다이폴 안테나: 디스에이블 / 패치 안테나: 인에이블(2) 제2 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 디스에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블(3) 제3 안테나(고정) 다이폴 안테나: 인에이블 / 패치 안테나: 디스에이블 (1) First antenna (rotating) Dipole antenna: Disable / Patch antenna: Enable (2) Second antenna (fixed) Dipole antenna: Disable / Patch antenna: Disable (3) Third antenna (fixed) Dipole Antenna: Enable / Patch Antenna: Disable

The electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may output a beam to the outside of the electronic device by using at least one identified sub-antenna module in operation 1340. 14A to 14G are exemplary diagrams for describing states of an antenna shown in a mapping table according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 14A, an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first antenna 900 (eg, an antenna module 610 ), a second antenna 910, and a third antenna 920. ) Can be included. Each of the first antenna 900, the second antenna 920, and the third antenna 910 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes at least one patch antenna 902 (for example, the first antenna array 730). , 912) and at least one dipole antenna 904 (eg, the second antenna array 740), 914. At least one

patch antenna

902, 912 and at least one

dipole antenna

904, 914 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are horizontal and/or vertical beams (eg, a

first beam

902a, 2 beam 902b, third beam 902c, fourth beam 912a, fifth beam 912b, sixth beam 912c, seventh beam 924a, eighth beam 924b, and ninth It may be controlled by a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) to output the beam 924c. The first antenna 900 and the third antenna 910 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be disposed in a horizontal direction with respect to the ground. The second antenna 920 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be disposed in a vertical direction with respect to the ground. The first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be rotatable. The second antenna 920 and the third antenna 910 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be fixed to a specific part of the electronic device 101 (eg, non-rotatable).

Referring to FIG. 14B, when the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is fully unfolded (for example, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 is 0°), the first antenna 900 is The included patch antenna 902 searches for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) through the rear portion of the electronic device 101 (eg, a surface facing the surface on which the display device 160) is disposed. At least one beam can be output (eg, radiated). However, when the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is completely unfolded (for example, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 is 0°), the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 The beam may not be radiated due to a structure disposed on the side of the electronic device 101 (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure controls the dipole antenna 904 so that the beam is not radiated through the dipole antenna 904 (eg : The dipole antenna 904 may be set to a disabled state). When the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is completely unfolded (for example, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 is 0°), the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 is electronic Outputs at least one beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) through the rear portion of the device 101 (eg, a surface facing the surface on which the display device 160 is disposed) ( Example: Radiation) can be done. However, when the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is completely unfolded (for example, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 is 0°), the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 The beam may not be radiated due to a structure disposed on the side of the electronic device 101 (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14B, when the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is fully unfolded (eg, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 is 0°), a third antenna (eg : The patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and the dipole antenna (eg, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A) included in the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A are The beam can be radiated through the back and sides. Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and a dipole antenna (eg, a patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) : All of the dipole antennas 914 of FIG. 14A may be set to an enabled state. In the present disclosure, the term "enabled state" may mean a state in which at least one beam is output, and the term "disabled state" may mean a state in which output of at least one beam is impossible.

Referring to FIG. 14C, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 45°, the patch antenna 902 included in the first antenna 900 is the electronic device 101 A beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) can be output (eg, radiation) through the rear part of the device (eg, a surface facing the surface on which the display device 160) is disposed. . However, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 45°, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is disposed on the side of the electronic device 101 Radiation of the beam may be impossible due to the structure (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of a beam through the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900. The dipole antenna 904 may be controlled (eg, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is set to a disabled state). When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 45°, the dipole antenna included in the second antenna 920 is a rear part of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160 )), at least one beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) may be output (eg, radiation) through the surface facing the surface on which the )) is disposed. However, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 45°, the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 is disposed on the side of the electronic device 101. Radiation of the beam may be impossible due to the arranged structure (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14C, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 45°, it is included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 in FIG. 14A ). The patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and the dipole antenna (eg, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A) may radiate a beam through the rear and side surfaces of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and a dipole antenna (eg, a patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) : All of the dipole antennas 914 of FIG. 14A may be set to an enabled state.

Referring to FIG. 14D, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 60°, the patch antenna 902 included in the first antenna 900 is the electronic device 101 Outputs at least one beam to search for signals output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) through the rear part (eg, a surface facing the surface on which the display device 160) is disposed (eg, radiation) can do. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 60°, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 has a rear portion (for example, the display device 160) At least one beam (e.g., the tenth beam 904a, the eleventh beam 904b, and the twelfth beam 904a) for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (e.g., a base station) through a surface facing the disposed surface). The beam 904c) can be output (eg, radiated). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may transmit a beam through the patch antenna 902 and the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900. The dipole antenna 904 may be controlled (for example, the patch antenna 902 and the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 are set to an enabled state) so that the output of is performed. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 60°, the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 is a rear part of the electronic device 101 (eg, a display). At least one beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) may be output (eg, radiation) through a surface facing the surface on which the device 160 is disposed). However, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 60°, the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 is disposed on the side of the electronic device 101 Radiation of the beam may be impossible due to the structure (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14D, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 60°, it is included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 in FIG. 14A ). The patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and the dipole antenna (eg, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A) may radiate a beam through the rear and side surfaces of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and a dipole antenna (eg, a patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) : All of the dipole antennas 914 of FIG. 14A may be set to an enabled state.

Referring to FIG. 14E, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 90°, output of a beam output from the patch antenna 902 included in the first antenna 900 The direction may face the inside of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may set the patch antenna 902 of the first antenna 900 to the disabled state. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 90°, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 has a rear portion (for example, the display device 160) Beams (e.g., the tenth beam 904a, the eleventh beam 904b, and the twelfth beam 904c) for searching for signals output from an external electronic device (e.g., a base station) through a surface facing the arranged surface). )) can be output (eg radiation). Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure dipoles a beam to be output through the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900. The antenna 904 may be controlled (for example, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is set to an enabled state). When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 90°, the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 is a rear part of the electronic device 101 (eg, a display). At least one beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) may be output (eg, radiation) through a surface facing the surface on which the device 160 is disposed). However, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 90°, the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be disposed on the side of the electronic device 101. Radiation of the beam may be impossible due to the arranged structure (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14E, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 90°, it is included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 in FIG. 14A ). The patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and the dipole antenna (eg, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A) may radiate a beam through the rear and side surfaces of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and a dipole antenna (eg, a patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) : All of the dipole antennas 914 of FIG. 14A may be set to an enabled state.

Referring to FIG. 14F, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, at least one antenna output from the patch antenna 902 included in the first antenna 900 The output direction of the beam (eg, the third beam 902c) may face the front surface of the electronic device 101 (eg, the surface on which the display device 160 is disposed). At least one beam (eg, the third beam 902c) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be output through a portion not covered by the display device 160. Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may set the operating state of the patch antenna 902 to the enabled state. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, at least one beam output by the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is different from the other housing ( Example: It may be blocked by the second housing 910b). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure does not output at least one beam by the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900. Thus, the state of the dipole antenna 904 may be set to a disabled state. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 is a rear part of the electronic device 101 (for example, a display). A beam for searching for a signal output from an external electronic device (eg, a base station) may be output (eg, radiation) through a surface facing the surface on which the device 160 is disposed. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 is disposed on the side of the electronic device 101. Radiation of the beam may be impossible due to the structure (eg, a structure formed of a metal material). Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14F, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, it is included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 in FIG. 14A ). The patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and the dipole antenna (eg, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A) may radiate a beam through the rear and side surfaces of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) and a dipole antenna (eg, a patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) : All of the dipole antennas 914 of FIG. 14A may be set to an enabled state.

Referring to FIG. 14G, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 180° (eg, when the electronic device is completely folded), a patch included in the first antenna 900 The radiation direction of the antenna 902 may be toward the front surface of the electronic device 101 (eg, a surface on which the display device 160 is disposed). According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a beam output from the patch antenna 902 included in the first antenna 900 is moved as the display device 160 is folded as the electronic device 101 is folded, and thus the display device It may radiate through an area not covered by 160. Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may set the operating state of the patch antenna 902 to the enabled state. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 180°, the radiation direction of the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is within the electronic device 101. Can be oriented. Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents output of a beam through the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900. The dipole antenna 904 may be controlled (eg, the dipole antenna 904 included in the first antenna 900 is set to a disabled state). When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 180°, the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 is a beam when the electronic device 101 is folded. May not be able to print. Accordingly, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may set the state of the dipole antenna 924 included in the second antenna 920 to the disabled state. have. When the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 180°, the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 is disposed on the side of the electronic device 101. Due to the metal structure, radiation of the beam may be impossible. Accordingly, the electronic device (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure prevents radiation of the beam through the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920. The state of the patch antenna 922 included in the second antenna 920 may be controlled (eg, the patch antenna 922 is set to a disabled state). Although not shown in FIG. 14G, when the rotation angle of the first antenna 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is 135°, it is included in a third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 in FIG. 14A ). At least one beam may be output through the side of the electronic device 101 of the dipole antenna (for example, the dipole antenna 914 of FIG. 14A ). Accordingly, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the dipole antenna included in the third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) may be set to an enabled state. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the patch antenna (eg, the patch antenna 912 of FIG. 14A) of the third antenna (eg, the third antenna 910 of FIG. 14A) is When folded, it can be set to a disabled state.

15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of operating an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may detect a folding event for the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) in operation 1510. have.

The electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may, in operation 1520, based on the folding event detected in operation 1510, at least one antenna among a plurality of antenna modules. The rotation angle of the module can be identified.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is configured to search for a signal transmitted from an external electronic device based on an angle identified in operation 1520 in operation 1530. At least one first sub-antenna module to which the beam is to be output may be identified. An electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes at least one sub-antenna module based on a mapping table stored in the electronic device (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). Can be identified. The mapping table according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a table in which a rotation angle of a designated antenna (eg, a first antenna) and a relationship between an enabled or disabled antenna as shown in Table 1 are defined. Can include.

The electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may identify a usage state of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) in operation 1540. . An electronic device (eg, the processor 101) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes at least one sensor (eg, a grip sensor, a gyro sensor) provided in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ). , Motion sensor and/or proximity sensor) may be used to identify the current state of the electronic device 101. The usage state of the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be, for example, whether the electronic device 101 is being gripped by a user or whether the electronic device 101 is erected on the ground. It may contain states such as whether or not.

In operation 1550, the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may output at least one beam from among the first sub-antennas based on the state of use of the identified electronic device. The second sub-antenna of can be identified. An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), when a specific antenna is covered by the user's hand (for example, the electronic device 101 is identified as a gripped state). Case), the beam may not be output through a specific antenna. In other words, the electronic device (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1) controls to output a beam using the remaining antennas other than the antenna located in the area covered by the user's hand among at least one antenna determined by Table 1. I can. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is erected on the ground while forming a folding angle of 90 degrees, the electronic device (for example, the processor 101 of FIG. 1) is an electronic device supported by the ground. The antennas (eg, the first antenna 900 and the second antenna 920) located at a specific portion of may be controlled not to output a beam.

The electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure transmits a beam to the outside of the electronic device in operation 1560 by using at least one second sub-antenna identified in operation 1550. Can be printed.

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

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or a plurality of the items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. 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 phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited. Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, a second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components may be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

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

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be included in a computer program product and provided. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims

In the electronic device,

As a foldable housing,

Hinge structure;

A first housing connected to the hinge structure and including a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction; And

A second housing connected to the hinge structure, comprising a third surface facing in a third direction, a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and folding with the first housing around the hinge structure Including,

A foldable housing in which the second surface faces the fourth surface in a folded state, and the third direction is the same as the first direction in an unfolded state;

A flexible display that extends from the first surface to the third surface across the hinge structure, and at least one area is slidable within the foldable housing when operated in a folded state from the unfolded state;

An antenna module disposed in the foldable housing; And

An electronic device comprising a rotating structure coupled to the flexible display and the antenna module, and rotating the antenna module in response to a sliding movement of the flexible display.
The method of claim 1,

The flexible display includes a first edge line and a second edge line parallel to the first edge line,

The first edge line is fixed to a partial area of the first housing, and the other area of the flexible display including the second edge line slides in response to a folding state of the foldable housing.
The method of claim 2,

In the unfolded state of the folded state of the foldable housing, the antenna module is covered by the flexible display,

In a folded state of the foldable housing, the antenna module is not covered by the flexible display due to the slide movement of the flexible display.
The method of claim 1,

The antenna module includes a first antenna array having a designated shape, and a second antenna array having a shape different from that of the first antenna array,

An electronic device that transmits and/or receives a signal having a specified frequency band in the range of 6 GHz to 300 GHz through the first antenna array or the second antenna array.
The method of claim 4,

The first antenna array and the second antenna array are disposed to face each other in a vertical direction,

The first antenna array is a patch antenna array, and the second antenna array is a dipole antenna array.
The method of claim 2, wherein the rotating structure,

A display rack coupled to a rear surface of the flexible display to move together with the flexible display;

A housing rack disposed between the display rack and one surface of the foldable housing and slidable in a direction opposite to a moving direction of the display rack;

A housing pinion disposed between the display rack and the housing rack and transmitting the slide motion of the display rack to the housing rack;

A bracket disposed on one surface of the foldable housing and guiding the slide movement of the housing rack; And

And a rotating part for seating the antenna module and interlocking with the rotation of the housing pinion to rotate the antenna module.
The method of claim 4,

When the foldable housing is in an unfolded status,

The first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face a rear surface of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is disposed to face outside or inside the electronic device,

An electronic device in which one surface of the antenna module is covered by the flexible display.
The method of claim 7,

When the foldable housing is in a folded state,

The first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face a front surface of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is disposed to face outside or inside the electronic device,

The antenna module is not covered by the flexible display due to the sliding movement of the flexible display.
The method of claim 6,

When the foldable housing is in an intermediate state,

A first step in which the flexible display slides and the housing pinion faces along an area of the flexible display in which the rack is not disposed; And

A second step in which the flexible display slides, the housing pinion rotates while being engaged between an area where the rack of the display rack is disposed and an area where the rack of the housing rack is disposed, and the antenna module rotates. Electronic device.
The method of claim 8,

In the first step, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face the rear surface of the electronic device, the second antenna array is disposed to face the outside or the inside of the electronic device, and one surface of the antenna module is Covered by the flexible display,

In the second step, the first antenna array of the antenna module is disposed to face the outside or the inside of the electronic device, and the second antenna array is disposed to face the front of the electronic device, and the flexible display At least a portion of the second antenna array is not covered by the flexible display due to the slide movement.
In the electronic device,

A plurality of antenna modules, and

Including at least one processor, the at least one processor,

Detecting a folding event for the electronic device,

Identifying a rotation angle of at least one antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules based on the detected folding event,

Identifying at least one sub-antenna module to which a beam for searching for a signal transmitted from an external device is to be output based on the identified angle,

The electronic device, characterized in that it is configured to output the beam to the outside of the electronic device by using the identified at least one sub-antenna module.
The method of claim 11,

When the rotation angle is included in the first designated angle range, the dipole antenna module of the first antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules is set to be disabled,

The electronic device, characterized in that the first designated angular range includes an angular range of 0 degrees or more and less than 60 degrees.
The method of claim 11,

When the rotation angle is included in the second designated angle range, it is set to enable a dipole antenna and a patch antenna of the first antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules,

The electronic device, characterized in that the second designated angular range includes an angular range of 60 degrees or more and less than 90 degrees.
The method of claim 11,

When the rotation angle is included in the third specified angle range, it is set to disable the patch antenna of the first antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules,

The electronic device, characterized in that the third designated angular range includes an angular range of 90 degrees or more and less than 135 degrees.
The method of claim 11,

When the rotation angle is included in the fourth designated angle range, the dipole antenna of the first antenna module among the plurality of antenna modules is set to be disabled,

The electronic device, characterized in that the fourth specified angle range includes an angle range of 135 degrees or more and less than 180 degrees.