WO2022119139A1 - 안테나를 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including an antenna.
- the electronic device may transmit and receive a phone call and various data with another electronic device through wireless communication.
- the electronic device may include at least one antenna to perform wireless communication with another electronic device.
- the portable electronic device may include a bar type, a foldable type, a rollable type, a wearable type, or a tablet PC.
- the foldable type electronic device may operate in a state in which a plurality of housings are folded or unfolded around a hinge module.
- At least a portion of a plurality of housings forming an exterior may be formed of a conductive material (eg, metal), and at least a portion of the portion formed of the conductive material may be used as an antenna radiator for performing wireless communication.
- the plurality of housings may include at least one segment (eg, a slit).
- the segment formed on the side of one housing is adjacent to a portion of the other housing (eg, a metal frame) formed of a conductive material to reduce the radiation performance of the antenna.
- the foldable electronic device when a user grips a segment formed on a side surface of the housing using a finger in a state in which the plurality of housings are folded or unfolded, radiation performance of the antenna may be reduced.
- the foldable electronic device may not be able to normally perform phone calls and/or data transmission/reception with other electronic devices.
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device capable of reducing degradation in antenna performance by using at least a portion of a first side surface on which a first segment is formed or a second side surface on which a second segment is formed as an antenna radiation area.
- a foldable electronic device includes a processor; hinge module; a first housing and a second housing at least partially coupled to both sides of the hinge module and configured to form an unfolded state or a folded state based on the hinge module; and a flexible display disposed in a space formed by the first housing and the second housing, wherein the first housing includes a first side member forming at least a part of an exterior of the foldable electronic device,
- the first side member may include a first side surface disposed parallel to the folding axis of the hinge module, a second side surface extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis from one end of the first side surface, and the other end of the first side surface.
- the second housing includes a second side member forming at least a portion of an exterior of the foldable electronic device, the second side member comprising: , a fourth side parallel to the folding axis, a fifth side extending from one end of the fourth side in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis, and a second end of the fourth side extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis a sixth side surface that is formed, a first segmented portion is formed on the first side surface, a second segmented portion is formed on the second side surface, and a third segmented portion is formed on the fifth side surface, the first housing and When the second housing is in a folded state, the second segmental portion and the third segmental portion are arranged to overlap, and a portion of the first side separated through the first segmented portion and the portion separated through the second segmented portion A portion of the second side surface is electrically connected to the processor and operates as
- a multi-foldable electronic device includes: a processor; hinge module; folding part; At least a portion is coupled to both sides of the hinge module, the first housing and the second housing forming an unfolded state or a folded state through an infolding method based on the first folding axis of the hinge module, and the second folding axis of the folding part a third housing disposed in a direction opposite to the second housing and forming an unfolded state or a folded state through an outfolding method based on the second folding axis; a flexible display disposed in a space formed by the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing, wherein the first housing includes a first side surface forming at least a part of an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device a member, wherein the first side member includes a first side of the hinge module that is parallel to the first folding axis, and a first side extending from one end of the first side in a direction perpendicular to the first folding axis.
- the second housing forms at least a part of an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device a second side member, the second side member comprising a fourth side disposed substantially parallel to the second side of the first housing and a fourth side disposed substantially parallel to the third side of the first housing a fifth side member, wherein the third housing includes a third side member forming at least a portion of an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device, wherein the third side member includes: the second folding shaft of the folding unit a sixth side surface disposed parallel to, a seventh side surface extending from one end of the sixth side surface toward the fourth side surface of the second housing in a direction perpendicular to the second folding axis, and the other end of the sixth side surface an eighth side surface extending toward the fifth side surface of the second housing in a direction perpendicular to the second folding axis; A portion is formed, a third folding shaft of the folding unit a sixth side surface disposed parallel to, a seventh side surface extending from one end of the sixth side surface toward the fourth side surface of the second
- the performance of the antenna degradation can be reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2A is a diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 2B is a diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 3A is a diagram schematically illustrating another embodiment of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3B is a diagram schematically illustrating another embodiment of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4 is a view for explaining an operation of an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure radiating radiation through a first area between a first segment and a second point and a second area between the first and second segments. It is a diagram showing the electric field when performing.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an electric field when an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to the present invention uses a second area between a first point and a second segment as a main radiation area.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an electric field when an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to the present invention uses a first area between a first segment and a second point as a main radiation area.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating that the antenna of the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention emits radiation through a first area between the first segment and the second point and through a second area between the first and second segments. It is a diagram showing what is being done.
- FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an operation according to the adjustment of matching values of the third matching circuit S3 and the fourth matching circuit S4 of the antenna of the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating S-parameters for explaining a change in a frequency band through switching of a third matching circuit S3 and a fourth matching circuit S4 of an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; to be.
- 11A is a diagram schematically illustrating an unfolding state of a multi-foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 11B is a diagram schematically illustrating a folding state of a multi-foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12A is a view for explaining an operation of an antenna when the multi-foldable electronic device of FIG. 11A is used in a landscape mode.
- FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining an operation of an antenna when the multi-foldable electronic device of FIG. 11A is used in a portrait mode.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a matching circuit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may 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 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
- the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
- may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
- some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, a program 140
- the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
- the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123
- the auxiliary processor 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). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
- a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, 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, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- 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.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card
- 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 ).
- 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 the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to 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 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- 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 can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a telecommunication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
- NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
- the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
- the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, underside) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received 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 a result of the execution 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.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- the electronic device may have various types of devices.
- 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 device.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a smart phone
- a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
- first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used as A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- 2A is a diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 2B is a diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the foldable electronic device 200 illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B may include, for example, a foldable phone that is unfolded or folded in a horizontal or vertical direction.
- the foldable electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B may include the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the foldable electronic device 200 may include at least one of components included in the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first housing configured to be in an unfolded state or a folded state with respect to the hinge module 201 . It may include a 210 and a second housing 220 .
- the hinge module 201 may rotatably couple the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 about the folding axis A.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are substantially flat at an angle of about 180°. angle can be achieved.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed to face each other.
- the foldable electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 (eg, a foldable display) disposed in a space formed by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- a flexible display 230 eg, a foldable display
- the flexible display 230 disposed in the space formed by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may include one display or at least two displays.
- the first housing 210 may have a first surface 211 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction) and a direction opposite to the first surface 211 .
- a second surface 212 facing a second direction eg, a rear direction, a -z axis direction
- the second housing 220 includes a third surface 221 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction) and a third surface 221 opposite to the third surface 221 .
- a fourth surface 222 facing two directions (eg, a rear direction, -z-axis direction) may be included.
- the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 are substantially the same
- a method in which the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 face each other in the folded state, facing the first direction (eg, the z-axis direction) can be operated with
- the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 are substantially the same.
- the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 are oriented in the second direction (eg, the rear direction, -z-axis direction) in the folded state. They may be operated to face each other in opposite directions.
- the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 may face a second direction (eg, a rear direction, a -z axis direction)
- the fourth surface 222 of the housing 220 may face a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction).
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis A, and may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. .
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle with each other depending on whether the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folding state, or an intermediate state. My distance may vary.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may have an asymmetric shape with respect to the folding axis A.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 so that a portion of the flexible display 230 is exposed to the outside of the foldable electronic device 200 . ) may be folded in an asymmetrical form around the folding axis (A).
- the first housing 210 is coupled to the first side member 202 and the first side member 202 that at least partially forms the exterior of the foldable electronic device 200 , and is foldable.
- a first rear cover (not shown) forming at least a portion of the second surface 212 of the electronic device 200 may be included.
- the first side member 202 may have a first side surface 210a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A from one end of the first side surface 210a. It may include a second side surface 210b extending to the , and a third side surface 210c extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the first side surface 210a.
- the second housing 220 is coupled to a second side member 204 and the second side member 204 that at least partially form an exterior of the foldable electronic device 200 , and is foldable.
- a second rear cover (not shown) forming at least a portion of the fourth surface 222 of the electronic device 200 may be included.
- the second side member 204 may include a fourth side surface 220a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis A, and substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A from one end of the fourth side surface 220a. It may include a fifth side surface 220b extending in one direction and a sixth side surface 220c extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis A from the other end of the fourth side surface 220a.
- the first side surface 210a of the first side member 202 may include a first segmented portion 215 .
- the first segment part 215 may separate a portion of the first side surface 210a.
- the second side surface 210b of the first side member 202 may include a second segmented portion 225 .
- the second segment 225 may separate a portion of the second side surface 210b.
- the fifth side 220b of the second side member 204 may include a third segmented portion 235 .
- the third segment part 235 may separate a portion of the fifth side surface 220b.
- the first segment 215 , the second segment 225 , and/or the third segment 235 may be formed in a slit shape.
- the first segment 215 , the second segment 225 , and/or the third segment 235 may be filled with a non-conductive material.
- the non-conductive material may prevent foreign substances from entering the foldable electronic device 200 from the outside.
- the non-conductive material may include, for example, a dielectric (eg, an insulator) including at least one of polycarbonate, polyimide, plastic, polymer, or ceramic. have.
- the second segmented portion 225 formed on the second side surface 210b and the third segmented portion 235 formed on the fifth side surface 220b are the first segmented portions with respect to the hinge module 201 . It may be formed on the side (eg, the left side) and the second side (eg, the right side).
- the second segmented portion 225 and the third segmented portion 235 are arranged to overlap each other when viewed from the top of the second rear cover (not shown). can be The second segment 225 and the third segment 235 disposed to overlap may reduce deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna 240 .
- a portion of the first side surface 210a separated through the first segmental portion 215 and a portion of the second side surface 210b separated through the second segmentation portion 225 are an antenna radiator.
- the antenna 240 operates and is electrically connected to the processor 120 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) or a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ) in the foldable electronic device 200 ). can form.
- a portion of the first side surface 210a and a portion of the second side surface 210b are one conductive portion (eg, an antenna) extending from the first segmental portion 215 to the second segmental portion 225 . (240) emitter). At least a portion of the conductive portion may operate as a radiator of the antenna 240 .
- the antenna 240 may operate in frequency bands of a low band (eg, about 600 MHz to 1200 MHz), a mid band (eg, about 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz), and a high band (eg, about 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz).
- the frequency band of the antenna 240 is not limited to the above-described example, and signals of other frequency bands may be transmitted and received.
- the antenna 240 is located between the feeding point 250 and the feeding point 250f connected to the feeding point 250 located on the second side surface 210b, the feeding point 250 and the first segmentation part 215 .
- a first matching circuit (S1) connected to the first point (251), and a second matching circuit (S2) connected to a second point (252) located between the feeding point (250) and the second segment (225) may include
- the first matching circuit S1 may include a first switch (eg, switch 1310 in FIG. 13 ) and/or at least one lumped element (eg, passive elements 1320 in FIG. 13 ). ) may be included.
- the second matching circuit S2 may include a second switch (eg, the switch 1310 of FIG. 13 ) and/or at least one lumped element (eg, the passive elements 1320 of FIG. 13 ).
- the at least one lumped element may include a capacitor or an inductor.
- the power supply unit 250f may be disposed between the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 .
- the feeding part 250f may be connected to a feeding point 250 located on the second side 210b.
- the power supply unit 250f may be electrically connected to the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ).
- the feeding unit 250f may support the antenna 240 to transmit and receive radio signals.
- the feeding unit 250f may be connected to the feeding point 250 through, for example, a C-clip.
- the power supply unit 250f may supply power to the antenna 240 .
- the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 may adjust the electrical length of the antenna 240 using a first switch, a second switch, or at least one lumped element. have.
- the first matching circuit S1 may be connected to the first point 251 closer to the first side 210a than the feeding point 250 .
- the first point 251 may be disposed on one side (eg, left, -x-axis direction) of the power feeding unit 250f.
- the first point 251 may be disposed adjacent to the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a.
- the first matching circuit S1 may be electrically connected to the processor 120 or the communication module 190 .
- the first point 251 may be disposed at a distance of about ⁇ /4 or more from the first segment part 215 based on the low band.
- the first matching circuit S1 may selectively connect a conductive part (eg, the antenna 240 ) to the ground G and electrically.
- the first switch of the first matching circuit S1 may be used as a shunt element of the tuner.
- the matching value may be adjusted in the first matching circuit S1 under the control of the processor 120 or the communication module 190 .
- the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 is turned on, and the first switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is turned on.
- an electrical path of the antenna 240 may be adjusted.
- the antenna 240 may use the second region 242 , which is a conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 , as the main radiation region.
- a portion of the second side surface 210b adjacent to the second segment 225 may be the main radiation area.
- the second matching circuit S2 may be connected to a second point 252 that is farther from the first side 210a than the feeding point 250 .
- the second point 252 may be disposed on the other side (eg, the right side) of the power feeding unit 250f.
- the second point 252 may be disposed adjacent to the second segmented portion 225 formed on the second side surface 220b.
- the second matching circuit S2 may be electrically connected to the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ).
- the second point 252 may be disposed at a distance of about ⁇ /4 or more from the second segment part 225 based on the low band.
- the second matching circuit S2 may selectively electrically connect a conductive part (eg, a part of the antenna 240 ) to the ground G by using a second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 .
- the second switch may be used as a shunt element of the tuner.
- the second matching circuit S2 may adjust the matching value according to the control of the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ).
- the second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is turned on, and the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 is turned on. is controlled to be in an isolated mode (eg, an open state) to adjust the electrical path of the antenna 240 .
- the antenna Reference numeral 240 may use the first region 241 , which is a conductive portion between the second point 252 and the first segment 215 , as the main radiation region.
- portions of the first side surface 210a and the second side surface 210b adjacent to the first segmented portion 215 may be the main radiation area.
- the first matching circuit S1 may include a first switch, a first lumped element, or a second lumped element.
- the second matching circuit S2 may include a second switch, a third lumped element, or a fourth lumped element.
- the first and third lumped elements may have higher L values than the second and fourth lumped elements.
- the first matching circuit S1 may electrically connect the first point 251 of the conductive portion (eg, the antenna 240 ) to the ground G.
- the second matching circuit S2 may be electrically connected to the ground G at the second point 252 of the conductive portion (eg, the antenna 240 ).
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) electrically connects the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 to the first lumped element to electrically connect to the ground G, and , the second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is electrically connected to the ground G by connecting the fourth lumped element to the portion of the antenna 240 adjacent to the first segment 215 (eg, : The first area 241) can be controlled to be the main radiation area.
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190) electrically connects the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 to the second lumped element to electrically connect to the ground G
- the second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is electrically connected to the ground G by connecting the third lumped element to the portion of the antenna 240 adjacent to the second segment 225 (eg: The second region 242) may be controlled to be the main radiation region.
- the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 adjust the matching value through the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ), so that the frequency of the antenna 240 is You can change the band.
- the antenna 240 operates between the first segment unit 215 and the second point 252 .
- the first region 241, which is a conductive portion may be used as the main emission region, or the second region 242, which is a conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225, may be used as the main emission region. .
- the first segment 215 formed on the first side surface 210a of the first housing 210 may be formed of a conductive material.
- the processor 120 or the communication module 190 ) turns on the first matching circuit S1 and adjusts the electrical path of the antenna 240 , so that the first point 251 and the second segment A wireless signal may be transmitted/received by using the second region 242 , which is a conductive portion between the 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the foldable electronic device 200 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (eg, FIG. 2A ) or a folded state (eg, FIG. 2B ), it is formed on the first side surface 210a of the first housing 210 .
- the processor 120 or the communication module 190 ) turns on the first matching circuit S1 and adjusts the electrical path of the antenna 240 , so that the first point 251 and the second segment A wireless signal may be transmitted/received by using the second region 242 , which is a conductive portion between the 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 (eg, a first side member 202 ) and a second housing 220 (eg, a second side member 204 ). It may include a recess (not shown) formed to accommodate the flexible display 230 through the structural coupling of the.
- the foldable electronic device 200 may include a printed circuit board (not shown) inside the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 .
- the printed circuit board includes the processor 120 , the memory 130 , the input module 150 , the sound output module 155 , the audio module 170 , the sensor module 176 , the haptic module 179 , and the camera shown in FIG. 1 .
- a module 180 , a communication module 190 and/or a communication module 190 may be disposed.
- at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be formed of a metal material or a non-metal material to support the flexible display 230 .
- the foldable electronic device 200 may include a flexible display (
- the electronic device 230 may be an in-folding type electronic device that is folded in an inward direction facing each other.
- the flexible display 230 in the folded state, is rotated outward so that the flexible display 230 is visually exposed to the outside of the foldable electronic device 200 .
- It may be an out-folding type electronic device that can be folded.
- the foldable electronic device 200 may be a multi-folding type foldable electronic device in which an in-folding method and an out-folding method are combined.
- 3A is a diagram schematically illustrating another embodiment of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3B is a diagram schematically illustrating another embodiment of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the foldable electronic device 200 of FIGS. 3A and 3B may include the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the foldable electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- FIGS. 3A and 3B parts different from the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B will be described.
- the foldable electronic device 200 may include a fourth segmented part 315 on the fourth side surface 220a of the second housing 220 .
- the fourth segment 315 may separate a portion of the fourth side surface 220a.
- the fourth segment 315 may be formed in the form of a slit.
- the fourth segment 315 may be filled with a non-conductive material (eg, an insulator).
- the fourth segment 315 is located at a position corresponding to the first segment 215 formed on the first side 210a of the first housing 210 with respect to the folding axis A. can be formed.
- the first segmented part 215 and the fourth segmented part 315 are disposed on the second back cover (not shown). When viewed from above, they may be arranged to overlap.
- the second segment 225 and the third segment 235 disposed to overlap may reduce deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna 240 .
- FIG. 4 is a view for explaining an operation of an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 5 is a diagram illustrating an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure radiating radiation through a first area between a first segment and a second point and a second area between the first and second segments. It is a diagram showing the electric field at the time of carrying out.
- 6 is a diagram illustrating an electric field when an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to the present invention uses a second area between a first point and a second segment as a main radiation area.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an electric field when an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to the present invention uses a first area between a first segment and a second point as a main radiation area.
- 8 is a diagram illustrating that the antenna of the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention emits radiation through a first area between the first segment and the second point and through a second area between the first and second segments. It is a diagram showing what is being done.
- FIGS. 4 to 8 the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those of FIGS. 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B described above, and overlapping descriptions of functions and arrangements thereof may be omitted.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a feeding unit 250f, a first matching circuit S1 and a second matching circuit S2. can do.
- the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 provided on one side and the other side of the power feeding unit 250f adjust the electrical length of the antenna 240 according to the on/off operation.
- the antenna 240 adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 through the processor 120 (or the communication module 190), so that the first segment unit 215 and The first region 241 that is the conductive portion between the second points 252 is used as the main radiation region, or the second region 242 that is the conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 . can be used as the main radiation area.
- the antenna 240 may operate, for example, in a low band (eg, about 600 MHz to 1200 MHz) frequency band by adjusting the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 .
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first area 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 , and a first point 251 . and the second region 242 between the second segment units 225 , the radio signal may be radiated.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first area 241 between a first segment 215 and a second point 252 and a first point 251 . ) and the electric field when radiation is performed through the second region 242 between the second segment 225 .
- the first segmented part 215 and the fourth segmented part 315 are vertically aligned
- the second segmented part When the 225 ) and the third segment 235 are vertically aligned
- electric fields of the first segment 215 and the second segment 225 may be represented.
- the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a of the first housing 210 is When it overlaps with the fourth side surface 220a of the second housing 220 formed of a conductive material, radiation performance of the antenna 240 may be deteriorated.
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 , so that the first segment unit 215 of the antenna 240 is ) and the second point 241 , or one of the second area 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be selected as the main radiation area.
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) turns on the first matching circuit S1 and operates the second matching circuit S2 in an isolated mode (eg, an open state), so that the antenna By adjusting the electrical path of 240 to the first length L1 , the second region 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be used as a main radiation region.
- impedance matching may be performed using at least one lumped element included in the first matching circuit S1 according to a frequency band supported by the antenna 240 .
- the electric field of FIG. 6 is applied to the fourth side surface 220a of the second housing 220 made of a conductive material on the upper portion of the first segment 215 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, FIG. 2B ). ) adjacent to or overlapping each other, and the second segment 225 and the third segment 235 are vertically aligned, the electric field of the second segment 225 may be indicated.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 radiates radiation using the second area 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 as the main radiation area.
- the first matching circuit S1 operates substantially the same as when the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 is connected to an inductor having 1 nH, and the first switch is turned on (short).
- the second matching circuit S2 may operate substantially the same as when the second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is connected to an inductor having 56nH and the second switch is turned off.
- the second area 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be used as a main radiation area.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 may operate in a low band (eg, about 600 MHz to 1200 MHz) frequency band.
- the antenna 240 operates in a frequency band of about 0.85 GHz to 0.9 GHz through the first region 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252, and the first point ( 251 ) and the second region 242 between the second segment 225 may operate in a frequency band of about 1.15 GHz to 1.2 GHz.
- the antenna 240 has a second length L2 that is an electrical path of the first region 241 formed between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 .
- the first length L1 which is an electrical path of the second region 242 formed between the first point 251 and the second segment 225, may operate at a corresponding frequency resonance.
- the second portion of the first housing 210 is When the second segment 225 formed on the side surface 210b is gripped by the user's palm or finger, the radiation performance of the antenna 240 may be deteriorated.
- the processor 120 adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 , so that the first segment unit 215 and the second point One of the first region 241 between 252 and the second region 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be selected as the main radiation region.
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) turns on the second matching circuit S2 and operates the first matching circuit S1 in an isolated mode (eg, an open state), so that the antenna By adjusting the electrical path of 240 to the second length L2 , the first region 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 may be used as the main radiation region.
- the antenna 240 has a first length L1 that is an electrical path formed between the second region 242 between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 . ) to operate at the first resonant frequency.
- the antenna 240 may operate at a second resonant frequency using the second length L2, which is an electrical path formed between the first region 241 between the first segment part 215 and the second point 252 .
- the electric field of FIG. 7 is the second side surface of the first housing 210 when the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (eg, FIGS. 2A and 3A ) or a folded state (eg, FIGS. 2B and 3B ).
- the electric field of the first segmented portion 215 may be indicated.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 has a first area 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 . It is possible to check the electric field when radiation is performed by using as the main radiation area.
- the first matching circuit S1 operates substantially the same as when the first switch included in the first matching circuit S1 is connected to an inductor having 56nH, and the first switch is turned off.
- the second matching circuit S2 may operate substantially the same as when the second switch included in the second matching circuit S2 is connected to an inductor having 1 nH and the second switch is turned on.
- the first area 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 may be used as a main radiation area.
- FIG. 9 is a view for explaining an operation according to the adjustment of matching values of the third matching circuit S3 and the fourth matching circuit S4 of the antenna of the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 10 is a diagram illustrating S-parameters for explaining a change in a frequency band through switching of a third matching circuit S3 and a fourth matching circuit S4 of an antenna of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; to be.
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a power supply unit 250f, a first matching circuit S1 and a second matching circuit S2. can do.
- the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 provided on one side and the other side of the power supply unit 250f may adjust the electrical length of the antenna 240 according to an on/off operation.
- the antenna 240 adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S22 through the processor 120 (or the communication module 190), so that the first segmentation unit 215 and The first region 241 that is the conductive portion between the second points 252 is used as the main radiation region, or the second region 242 that is the conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 . can be selected as the main radiation area.
- the antenna 240 may operate, for example, in a low band (eg, about 600 MHz to 1200 MHz) frequency band by adjusting the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 .
- the antenna 240 of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first area 241 between the first segment 215 and the second point 252, and the first point 251 and the second segment ( Radiation of a radio signal may be performed through the second region 242 between 225 .
- the power supply unit 250f, the first matching circuit S1 , and the second matching circuit S22 may be positioned between the first segmentation unit 215 and the second segmentation unit 225 .
- the power supply unit 250f may be disposed between the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 .
- the feeding unit 250f may be connected to the feeding point 250 located on the second side surface 210B.
- the first matching circuit S1 may be connected to the first point 251 closer to the first side 210 than the feeding point 250 .
- the first point 251 may be disposed adjacent to the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a.
- the second matching circuit S2 may be connected to a second point 252 that is farther from the first side 210a than the feeding point 250 .
- the second point 252 may be located closer to the second segmented portion 225 formed on the second side surface 220b than the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a. have.
- the third matching circuit S3 may be positioned on the first side 210a opposite to the first matching circuit S1 with respect to the first segment 215 .
- the third matching circuit S3 may be connected to the third point 930 positioned on the first side surface 210a opposite to the first point 251 with respect to the first segment 215 .
- the first segment part 215 may be positioned between the first point 251 and the third point 930 .
- a fourth matching circuit S4 may be positioned on the second side surface 210b opposite to the second matching circuit S2 with respect to the second segment 225 .
- the fourth matching circuit S4 may be connected to the fourth point 940 positioned on the second side surface 210b opposite to the second point 252 with respect to the second segment 225 .
- the second segment 225 may be positioned between the second point 252 and the fourth point 940 .
- the third matching circuit S3 and the fourth matching circuit S4 may be electrically connected to the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ).
- the antenna 240 adjusts the matching values of the third matching circuit S3 and the fourth matching circuit S4 through the processor 120 (or the communication module 190), for example, in the mid band (eg : It can be switched to operate in a frequency band of about 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz) and/or a high band (eg, about 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz).
- the antenna 240 adjusts the matching value of the third matching circuit S3, for example, in a high band frequency band of about 2.6 GHz to 2.62 GHz, about 1.75 GHz to 1.8 GHz. It can be switched to a mid-band frequency band.
- the antenna 240 adjusts the matching value of the fourth matching circuit S4 to be switched, for example, in a high band frequency band of about 2.65 GHz to 2.7 GHz, to a high band frequency band of about 2.35 GHz to 2.4 GHz.
- the antenna 240 operates the first matching circuit ( It can be seen that the low band (eg, about 0.6 GHz to 0.8 GHz) frequency band is not affected by adjusting the matching values of S1) and the second matching circuit S2.
- the third matching circuit S3 may include a third switch (eg, the switch 1310 of FIG. 13 ) and/or at least one lumped element (eg, the passive elements of FIG. 13 ) 1320)) may be included.
- the fourth matching circuit S4 may include a fourth switch (eg, the switch 1310 of FIG. 13 ) and/or at least one lumped element (eg, the passive elements 1320 of FIG. 13 ).
- the at least one lumped element may include a capacitor or an inductor.
- 11A is a diagram schematically illustrating an unfolding state of a multi-foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 11B is a diagram schematically illustrating a folding state of a multi-foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 of FIGS. 11A and 11B may include the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 may include at least one of components included in the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 11A and 11B may include at least some of the descriptions disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 10 described above.
- the same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same components as those of FIGS. 2A to 10 , and redundant descriptions of functions and operations thereof may be omitted.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1110 is in an unfolded state or folded with respect to the hinge module 201 and the folding unit 1101 . It may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 1120 , and a third housing 1130 that form a state.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 1120 may be rotatably coupled to each other about the first folding axis A through the hinge module 201 .
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 1120 are in the folded state (eg, FIG. 11B ) so that the flexible display 230 is not visually exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 . It can be folded in a folding method.
- the flexible display 230 disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 1120 may be folded inward to face each other.
- the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 may be rotatably coupled to each other about the second folding axis B through the folding part 1101 .
- the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 are out-folded so that the flexible display 230 is visually exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 in a folded state (eg, FIG. 11B ). ) can be folded.
- the flexible display 230 disposed in the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 moves outward so as not to face each other. can be folded
- the first housing 210 , the second housing 1120 , and the third housing 1130 are substantially To be planar, an angle of about 180° can be achieved.
- the first housing 210 , the second housing 1120 , and the third housing 1130 may be arranged to overlap each other.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 includes a flexible display 230 (eg, a flexible display 230 ) disposed in a space formed by a first housing 210 , a second housing 1120 , and a third housing 1130 .
- a flexible display 230 eg, a flexible display 230
- the flexible display 230 disposed in the space formed by the first housing 210 , the second housing 1120 , and the third housing 1130 may include one display or at least two or more displays.
- the first housing 210 may have a first surface 211 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction) and a direction opposite to the first surface 211 .
- a second surface 212 facing a second direction eg, a rear direction, a -z axis direction
- the second housing 1120 includes a third surface 1121 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction) and a third surface 1121 opposite to the third surface 1121 .
- a fourth surface 1122 facing two directions (eg, a rear direction, -z-axis direction) may be included.
- the third housing 1130 in the unfolded state, includes a fifth surface 1131 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction) and a fifth surface 1131 opposite to the fifth surface 1131 .
- a sixth surface 1132 facing two directions eg, a rear direction, -z-axis direction may be included.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 includes, in an unfolded state, the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 , the third surface 1121 of the second housing 1120 , and the third The fifth surface 1131 of the housing 1130 may face substantially the same first direction (eg, a front direction, a z-axis direction).
- first direction e.g, a front direction, a z-axis direction.
- the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 1121 of the second housing 1120 face each other, and the second housing (
- the fourth surface 1122 of the 1120 and the sixth surface 1132 of the third housing 1130 may be operated in such a way that they face each other.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 has a first surface (eg, top or front surface) on which the flexible display 230 is disposed, and a second surface (eg, a bottom surface) opposite to the first surface. or rear), and a side surface surrounding the first surface and the second surface.
- the first housing 210 may include a first side member 202 that at least partially forms an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 .
- the second housing 1120 may include a second side member 1126 that at least partially forms an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 .
- the third housing 1130 may include a third side member 1136 that at least partially forms an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 .
- first side member 210 , the second side member 1126 , and the third side member 1136 may be formed using a conductive material (eg, metal).
- a conductive material eg, metal
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 1120 are disposed on both sides with respect to the first folding axis A and are substantially symmetrical with respect to the first folding axis A.
- the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 may be disposed on both sides about the second folding axis B, and may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the second folding axis B.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may have an asymmetric shape with respect to the first folding axis A.
- the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 may have an asymmetric shape with respect to the second folding axis B.
- the first housing 210 is coupled to the first side member 202 and forms at least a portion of the second surface 212 of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100, the first rear cover (not shown) may be included.
- the first side member 202 may include a first side surface 210a disposed substantially parallel to the first folding axis A, and a first folding axis A from one end of the first side surface 210a. a second side surface 210b extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the can do.
- the second housing 1120 is coupled to the second side member 1126 and forms at least a portion of the fourth surface 1122 of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100.
- the second rear cover (not shown) may be included.
- the second side member 1126 may include a fourth side 1120b disposed substantially parallel to the second side 210b of the first side member 202 and a third side member of the first side member 202 .
- a fifth side surface 1120c disposed substantially parallel to the side surface 210c may be included.
- the third housing 1130 is coupled to the third side member 1136 and forms at least a part of the sixth surface 1132 of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100, the third rear cover (not shown) may be included.
- the third side member 1136 may include a sixth side surface 1130a disposed substantially parallel to the second folding axis B, and a second folding axis B from one end of the sixth side surface 1130a.
- the second side surface 210b of the first side member 202 and the second side member 1126 of the first side member 1126 are The fourth side 1120b and the seventh side 1130b of the third side member 1136 are disposed substantially parallel, the third side 210c of the first side member 201, the second side member 1126 The fifth side surface 1120c of ) and the eighth side surface 1130c of the third side member 1136 may be disposed substantially parallel to each other.
- the first side surface 210a of the first side member 202 may include a first segmented portion 215 .
- the first segment part 215 may separate a portion of the first side surface 210a.
- the second side surface 210b of the first side member 202 may include a second segmented portion 225 .
- the second segment 225 may separate a portion of the second side surface 210b.
- the fourth side surface 1120b of the second side member 1126 may include a third segmented portion 1125 .
- the third segment 1125 may separate a portion of the fourth side surface 1120b.
- the seventh side surface 1130b of the third side member 1136 may include a fourth segmented portion 1135 .
- the fourth segment 1135 may separate a portion of the seventh side surface 1130b.
- the first segment 215 , the second segment 225 , the third segment 1125 , and the fourth segment 1135 may each be formed in the form of a slit.
- the second segmented portion 225 formed on the second side surface 210b and the third segmented portion 1125 formed on the fourth side surface 1120b are the first segments with respect to the hinge module 201 . It may be formed on the side (eg, the left side) and the second side (eg, the right side).
- the third segmented portion 1125 formed on the fourth side surface 1120b and the fourth segmented portion 1135 formed on the seventh side surface 1130b have a first side (eg, the left side) and It may be disposed on the second side (eg, the right side).
- the second segmented part 225 , the third segmented part 1125 , and the fourth segmented part 1135 may be arranged to overlap vertically when viewed from above on the first surface.
- the second segment part 225 , the third segment part 1125 , and the fourth segment part 1135 overlapping up and down may reduce deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna 240 .
- a portion of the first side surface 210a separated through the first segmental portion 215 and a portion of the second side surface 210b separated through the second segmentation portion 225 are an antenna radiator. and may be electrically connected to the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) in the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 to form the antenna 240 .
- a portion of the first side surface 210a and a portion of the second side surface 210b are one conductive portion (eg, an antenna) extending from the first segmental portion 215 to the second segmental portion 225 . (240) emitter). At least a portion of the conductive portion may operate as a radiator of the antenna 240 .
- the antenna 240 may include a power supply unit 250f, a first matching circuit S1 and a second matching circuit S2.
- the feeding point 250 , the first point 251 , and the second point 252 may be disposed on the second side surface 210b of the first housing 210 .
- the feeding part 250f may be connected to a feeding point 250 located on the second side 210b.
- the first matching circuit S1 may be connected to the first point 251 closer to the first side 210a than the feeding point 250 .
- the first matching circuit S1 may be disposed on one side (eg, the left side) of the power supply unit 250f.
- the first point 251 may be disposed adjacent to the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a.
- the second matching circuit S2 may be connected to a second point 252 that is farther from the first side 210a than the feeding point 250 .
- the second point 252 may be located on the other side (eg, the right side) of the power feeding unit 250f.
- the second point 252 may be located adjacent to the second segmented portion 225 formed on the second side surface 220b.
- the first matching circuit S1 and the second matching circuit S2 adjust the matching value through the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ), so that the frequency of the antenna 240 is You can change the band.
- the antenna 240 is a conductive part between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 .
- the first region 241 may be used as the main radiation region, or the second region 242 that is a conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be used as the main radiation region.
- the first segmented portion 215 formed on the first side surface 210a of the first housing 210 may be When adjacent to or overlapping the display 230 disposed on at least a portion of the second housing 1120 and the third housing 1130 , the radiation performance of the antenna 240 may be reduced.
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) turns on the first matching circuit S1 and adjusts the electrical path of the antenna 240 , so that the first point 251 and the second segment A wireless signal may be transmitted/received by using the second region 242 , which is a conductive portion between the 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the communication module 190 turns on the first matching circuit (S1) and turns off the second matching circuit (S2) to adjust the electrical path of the antenna 240, so that the first point 215 and the second A wireless signal may be transmitted/received by using the second region 242 , which is a conductive portion between the two segmented portions 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 includes a first housing 210 (eg, a first side member 202 ), a second housing 1120 (eg, a second side member 1126 ). ) and a recess (not shown) formed to accommodate the flexible display 230 through structural coupling of the third housing 1130 (eg, the third side member 1136 ).
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 may include a printed circuit board (not shown) inside at least one of the first housing 210 , the second housing 1120 , and the third housing 1130 .
- the printed circuit board includes the processor 120 , the memory 130 , the input module 150 , the sound output module 155 , the audio module 170 , the sensor module 176 , the haptic module 179 , and the camera disclosed in FIG. 1 .
- a module 180 , a communication module 190 and/or a communication module 190 may be disposed.
- At least a portion of the first housing 210 , the second housing 1120 , and the third housing 1130 may be formed of a metal material or a non-metal material to support the flexible display 230 .
- 12A is a view for explaining an operation of an antenna when the multi-foldable electronic device of FIG. 11A is used in a landscape mode.
- 12B is a diagram for explaining an operation of an antenna when the multi-foldable electronic device of FIG. 11A is used in a portrait mode.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 when used in an unfolded state (eg, a landscape mode), formed on the first side surface 210a of the first housing 210
- the first segmented portion 215 may be gripped by the user's finger 1210 .
- radiation performance of the antenna 240 through the first region 241 that is a conductive portion between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 may be reduced. .
- the processor 120 (or the communication module 190 ) turns on the first matching circuit S1 to adjust the matching value, as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 11A , and the second The electric path of the antenna 240 may be adjusted by operating the matching circuit S2 in an isolated mode (eg, an open state).
- the antenna 240 operates the second region 242, which is a conductive part between the first point 251 and the second segment 225, as a main radiation region to emit radiation. can be done
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 when used in an unfolded state (eg, a portrait mode), it is formed on the second side surface 210b of the first housing 210 .
- the second segment part 225 may be gripped by the user's finger 1210 .
- radiation performance of the antenna 240 through the second region 242 that is a conductive portion between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 may be reduced.
- the communication module 190 turns on the second matching circuit S2 to adjust the matching value, and puts the first matching circuit SW1 in the isolation mode. (eg, in an open state), the electrical path of the antenna 240 may be adjusted.
- the antenna 240 operates the first region 241 between the first segment part 215 and the second point 252 as the main radiation region to perform radiation. have.
- the foldable electronic device 200 or the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 includes the first segment portion 215 and the second point 252 formed on the antenna 240 . ) by selecting and using one of the first region 241, which is the conductive portion between It is possible to reduce the degradation of the antenna performance.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a matching circuit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the matching circuit illustrated in FIG. 13 includes the first matching circuit S1, the second matching circuit S2, and the third matching circuit S3 illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 3A, 4 or 9 . and/or a fourth matching circuit S4.
- the first matching circuit S1 , the second matching circuit S2 , the third matching circuit S3 , or the fourth matching circuit S4 includes at least one switch 1310 , or at least one A plurality of passive elements 1320 (D1, D2, ..., Dn, open)) having different element values that are electrically connected to the corresponding electrical path by the switch 1310 or cut the electrical path may be included. have.
- the plurality of passive elements 1320 may include capacitors having various capacitance values and/or inductors having various inductance values.
- the at least one switch 1310 may be connected to an electrical path 1302 including a device having a specified device value under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2A ).
- a processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 2A
- the first matching circuit ( S1 ), the second matching circuit ( S2 ), the third matching circuit ( S3 ), or the fourth matching circuit ( S4 ) connects the corresponding electrical path 1302 through the switch 1310 . may be cut off.
- the at least one switch 1310 may include a micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) switch.
- MEMS micro-electro mechanical systems
- the MEMS switch performs a mechanical switching operation by means of an internal metal plate, and thus has a complete turn on/off characteristic, and thus may not substantially affect the change in the radiation characteristic of the antenna.
- the at least one switch 1310 may include a single pole single throw (SPST), a single pole double throw (SPDT), or a switch including three or more throws.
- SPST single pole single throw
- SPDT single pole double throw
- a foldable electronic device 200 includes a processor 120 ; hinge module 201; a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 having at least a portion coupled to both sides of the hinge module 201 and forming an unfolded state or a folded state with respect to the hinge module 201; and a flexible display 230 disposed in a space formed by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 , wherein the first housing 210 includes the foldable electronic device 200 .
- first side member 202 forming at least a part of the exterior, wherein the first side member 202 includes a first side member 210a disposed parallel to the folding axis A of the hinge module 201 ), a second side surface 210b extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A from one end of the first side surface 210a and the other end of the first side surface 210a perpendicular to the folding axis A a third side surface 210c extending in one direction, wherein the second housing 220 includes a second side member 204 forming at least a part of an exterior of the foldable electronic device 200; , the second side member 204 is a fourth side surface 220a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, and from one end of the fourth side surface 220a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A A fifth side surface 220b extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 220a and a sixth side surface 220c extending in a direction perpendicular to
- the foldable electronic device 200 further includes a fourth segmented portion 315 formed on the fourth side surface 220a, and the first housing 210 and the second housing ( When 220 is in the folded state, the first segmented portion 215 and the fourth segmented portion 315 may be disposed to overlap.
- the first matching circuit S1 includes a first switch and/or at least one lumped element
- the second matching circuit S2 includes a second switch and/or at least one lumped element. It may include a pod element.
- the lumped device may include a capacitor or an inductor.
- the first matching circuit S1 or the second matching circuit S2 may be configured to adjust a matching value under the control of the processor 120 .
- the antenna 240 when the first matching circuit S1 is turned on and the second matching circuit S2 is operated in an open state under the control of the processor 120, the antenna 240 ) may be configured to operate the second region 242 , which is a conductive part between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the antenna 240 when the second matching circuit S2 is turned on and the first matching circuit S1 is operated in an open state under the control of the processor 120, the antenna 240 ) may be configured to operate the first region 241 , which is a conductive portion between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 , as a main radiation region.
- the processor 120 adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and/or the second matching circuit S2 so that the antenna 240 operates in a low band of 600 MHz to 1200 MHz. It may be configured to operate in a frequency band.
- the foldable electronic device 200 includes a second device positioned on the first side surface 210a opposite to the first matching circuit S1 with respect to the first segment part 215 .
- a third matching circuit (S3) connected to three points (930); and a fourth matching circuit (S4) connected to a fourth point (940) located on the second side surface (210b) opposite to the second matching circuit (S2) with respect to the second segment (225).
- S3 connected to three points (930)
- S4 connected to a fourth point (940) located on the second side surface (210b) opposite to the second matching circuit (S2) with respect to the second segment (225).
- the processor 120 adjusts the matching values of the third matching circuit S3 and/or the fourth matching circuit S4 so that the antenna 240 operates in a mid band of 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. and/or may be configured to operate in a high band frequency band of 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz.
- a multi-foldable electronic device 1100 includes a processor 120 ; hinge module 201; folding unit 1101; At least a portion of the hinge module 201 is coupled to both sides of the first housing 210 to form an unfolded state or a folded state through an in-folding method based on the first folding axis A of the hinge module 201 .
- first housing 210 includes the multi and a first side member 202 forming at least a part of an exterior of the foldable electronic device 1100 , wherein the first side member 202 includes the first folding axis A of the hinge module 201 .
- a first side surface 210a disposed parallel to, a second side surface 210b extending from one end of the first side surface 210a in a direction perpendicular to the first folding axis A, and the first side surface ( and a third side surface 210c extending in a direction perpendicular to the first folding axis A from the other end of the 210a), and the second housing 1120 includes an exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 .
- a second side member 1126 forming at least a portion of and a fourth side surface 1120b and a fifth side surface 1120c disposed substantially parallel to the third side surface 210c of the first housing 210
- the third housing 1130 includes the multi-folder and a third side member 1136 forming at least a part of an exterior of the electronic device 1100
- the third side member 1136 includes the second folding axis B of the folding unit 1101 .
- a sixth side surface 1130a disposed in parallel with the fourth side surface 1120b of the second housing 1120 in a direction perpendicular to the second folding axis B from one end of the sixth side surface 1130a
- a third segmented portion 1125 is formed in 1120b, and a fourth segmented portion 1135 is formed on the seventh side 1130b, wherein the first housing 210 and the second housing 1120 are formed.
- the antenna 240 includes a feeding part 250f connected to a feeding point 250 located on the second side surface 210b, the feeding point 250 and the first segment ( A first matching circuit S1 connected to a first point 251 located between 215 , and a second point 252 connected between the feeding point 250 and the second segment 225 .
- a second matching circuit S2 may be included.
- the second segment part 225 and the third segment part 1125 may be disposed on both sides of the first folding axis A of the hinge module 201 .
- the third segment 1125 and the fourth segment 1135 may be disposed on both sides of the second folding axis B of the folding unit 1101 .
- the first matching circuit S1 includes a first switch and/or at least one lumped element
- the second matching circuit S2 includes a second switch and/or at least one lumped element. It may include a pod element.
- the lumped device may include a capacitor or an inductor.
- the antenna 240 when the first matching circuit S1 is turned on and the second matching circuit S2 is operated in an open state under the control of the processor 120, the antenna 240 ) may be configured to operate the second region 242 , which is a conductive part between the first point 251 and the second segment 225 , as a main radiation region.
- the antenna 240 when the second matching circuit S2 is turned on and the first matching circuit S1 is operated in an open state under the control of the processor 120, the antenna 240 ) may be configured to operate the first region 241 , which is a conductive portion between the first segment 215 and the second point 252 , as a main radiation region.
- the processor 120 adjusts the matching values of the first matching circuit S1 and/or the second matching circuit S2 so that the antenna 240 operates in a low band of 600 MHz to 1200 MHz. It may be configured to operate in a frequency band.
- the multi-foldable electronic device 1100 is located on the first side surface 210a opposite to the first matching circuit S1 with respect to the first segment part 215 .
- a third matching circuit (S3) connected to the third point (930); and a fourth matching circuit (S4) connected to a fourth point (S4) located on the second side surface (210b) opposite to the second matching circuit (S2) with respect to the second segment (225).
- S3 connected to the third point (930)
- S4 connected to a fourth point (S4) located on the second side surface (210b) opposite to the second matching circuit (S2) with respect to the second segment (225).
- the processor 120 adjusts the matching values of the third matching circuit S3 and/or the fourth matching circuit S4 so that the antenna 240 operates in a mid band of 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. and/or may be configured to operate in a high band frequency band of 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz.
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- 폴더블 전자 장치에 있어서,프로세서;힌지 모듈;상기 힌지 모듈의 양측에 적어도 일부가 결합되고, 상기 힌지 모듈을 기준으로 펼침 상태 또는 접힘 상태를 이루는 제 1 하우징 및 제 2 하우징; 및상기 제 1 하우징 및 상기 제 2 하우징에 의해 형성된 공간에 배치되는 플렉서블 디스플레이를 포함하되,상기 제 1 하우징은, 상기 폴더블 전자 장치의 외관의 적어도 일부를 형성하는 제 1 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 제 1 측면 부재는, 상기 힌지 모듈의 폴딩 축과 평행하게 배치되는 제 1 측면, 상기 제 1 측면의 일단으로부터 상기 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 2 측면 및 상기 제 1 측면의 타단으로부터 상기 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 3 측면을 포함하고,상기 제 2 하우징은, 상기 폴더블 전자 장치의 외관의 적어도 일부를 형성하는 제 2 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 제 2 측면 부재는, 상기 폴딩 축과 평행하게 배치되는 제 4 측면, 상기 제 4 측면의 일단으로부터 상기 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 5 측면 및 상기 제 4 측면의 타단으로부터 상기 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 6 측면을 포함하고,상기 제 1 측면에 제 1 분절부가 형성되고, 상기 제 2 측면에 제 2 분절부가 형성되고, 상기 제 5 측면에 제 3 분절부가 형성되어 있되, 상기 제 1 하우징 및 상기 제 2 하우징이 접힘 상태일 때, 상기 제 2 분절부 및 상기 제 3 분절부는 중첩되도록 배치되고,상기 제 1 분절부를 통해 분리된 상기 제 1 측면의 일부 및 상기 제 2 분절부를 통해 분리된 상기 제 2 측면의 일부는 상기 프로세서와 전기적으로 연결되어 안테나로 동작하되,상기 안테나는 상기 제 2 측면에 위치된 급전 포인트와 연결된 급전부, 상기 급전 포인트 및 상기 제 1 분절부 사이에 위치된 제 1 포인트와 연결된 제 1 매칭 회로, 및 상기 급전 포인트 및 상기 제 2 분절부 사이에 위치된 제 2 포인트와 연결된 제 2 매칭 회로를 포함하는 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 제 4 측면에 형성된 제 4 분절부를 더 포함하고,상기 제 1 하우징 및 상기 제 2 하우징이 접힘 상태일 때, 상기 제 1 분절부 및 상기 제 4 분절부는 중첩되도록 배치된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 제 1 매칭 회로는 제 1 스위치 및/또는 적어도 하나의 럼프드 소자를 포함하고,상기 제 2 매칭 회로는 제 2 스위치 및/또는 적어도 하나의 럼프드 소자를 포함하도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 3항에 있어서,상기 럼프드 소자는 커패시터 또는 인덕터를 포함하는 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 3항에 있어서,상기 제 1 매칭 회로 또는 상기 제 2 매칭 회로는 상기 프로세서의 제어에 따라 매칭값이 조정되도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 5항에 있어서,상기 프로세서의 제어에 따라, 상기 제 1 매칭 회로가 온(on)되고, 상기 제 2 매칭 회로가 오픈 상태로 동작되면, 상기 안테나는 상기 제 1 포인트 및 상기 제 2 분절부 사이의 도전성 부분인 제 2 영역을 메인 방사 영역으로 동작하도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 5항에 있어서,상기 프로세서의 제어에 따라, 상기 제 2 매칭 회로가 온(on)되고, 상기 제 1 매칭 회로가 오픈 상태로 동작되면, 상기 안테나는 상기 제 1 분절부 및 상기 제 2 포인트 사이의 도전성 부분인 제 1 영역을 메인 방사 영역으로 동작하도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 5항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는 상기 제 1 매칭 회로 및/또는 상기 제 2 매칭 회로의 매칭값을 조정하여, 상기 안테나가 600MHz 내지 1200MHz의 low band 주파수 대역에서 동작하도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 5항에 있어서,상기 제 1 분절부를 기준으로 상기 제 1 매칭 회로의 반대 방향인 상기 제 1 측면에 위치된 제 3 포인트와 연결된 제 3 매칭 회로; 및상기 제 2 분절부를 기준으로 상기 제 2 매칭 회로의 반대 방향인 상기 제 2 측면에 위치된 제 4 포인트와 연결된 제 4 매칭 회로를 포함하는 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 9항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는 상기 제 3 매칭 회로 및/또는 상기 제 4 매칭 회로의 매칭값을 조정하여, 상기 안테나가 1500MHz 내지 2200MHz의 mid band 및/또는 2300MHz 내지 2700MHz의 high band의 주파수 대역에서 동작하도록 구성된 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치에 있어서,프로세서;힌지 모듈;폴딩부;상기 힌지 모듈의 양측에 적어도 일부가 결합되고, 상기 힌지 모듈의 제 1 폴딩 축을 기준으로 인폴딩 방식을 통해 펼침 상태 또는 접힘 상태를 이루는 제 1 하우징 및 제 2 하우징, 및 상기 폴딩부의 제 2 폴딩 축을 기준으로 상기 제 2 하우징의 반대 방향에 배치되고, 상기 제 2 폴딩 축을 기준으로 아웃폴딩 방식을 통해 펼침 상태 또는 접힘 상태를 이루는 제 3 하우징;상기 제 1 하우징, 상기 제 2 하우징 및 상기 제 3 하우징에 의해 형성된 공간에 배치되는 플렉서블 디스플레이를 포함하되,상기 제 1 하우징은, 상기 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치의 외관의 적어도 일부를 형성하는 제 1 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 제 1 측면 부재는, 상기 힌지 모듈의 상기 제 1 폴딩 축과 평행하게 배치되는 제 1 측면, 상기 제 1 측면의 일단으로부터 상기 제 1 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 2 측면 및 상기 제 1 측면의 타단으로부터 상기 제 1 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 연장되는 제 3 측면을 포함하고,상기 제 2 하우징은, 상기 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치의 외관의 적어도 일부를 형성하는 제 2 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 제 2 측면 부재는, 상기 제 1 하우징의 상기 제 2 측면과 실질적으로 평행하게 배치되는 제 4 측면 및 상기 제 1 하우징의 상기 제 3 측면과 실질적으로 평행하게 배치되는 제 5 측면을 포함하고,상기 제 3 하우징은, 상기 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치의 외관의 적어도 일부를 형성하는 제 3 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 제 3 측면 부재는, 상기 폴딩부의 상기 제 2 폴딩 축과 평행하게 배치되는 제 6 측면, 상기 제 6 측면의 일단으로부터 상기 제 2 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 상기 제 2 하우징의 상기 제 4 측면을 향하여 연장되는 제 7 측면 및 상기 제 6 측면의 타단으로부터 상기 제 2 폴딩 축과 수직한 방향으로 상기 제 2 하우징의 상기 제 5 측면을 향하여 연장되는 제 8 측면을 포함하고,상기 제 1 측면에 제 1 분절부가 형성되고, 상기 제 2 측면에 제 2 분절부가 형성되고, 상기 제 4 측면에 제 3 분절부가 형성되고, 상기 제 7 측면에 제 4 분절부가 형성되어 있되, 상기 제 1 하우징, 상기 제 2 하우징, 상기 제 3 하우징이 접힘 상태일 때, 상기 제 2 분절부, 상기 제 3 분절부, 상기 제 4 분절부는 중첩되도록 배치되고,상기 제 1 분절부를 통해 분리된 상기 제 1 측면의 일부 및 상기 제 2 분절부를 통해 분리된 상기 제 2 측면의 일부는 상기 프로세서와 전기적으로 연결되어 안테나로 동작하되,상기 안테나는 상기 제 2 측면에 위치된 급전 포인트와 연결된 급전부, 상기 급전 포인트 및 상기 제 1 분절부 사이에 위치된 제 1 포인트와 연결된 제 1 매칭 회로, 및 상기 급전 포인트 및 상기 제 2 분절부 사이에 위치된 제 2 포인트와 연결된 제 2 매칭 회로를 포함하는 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 11항에 있어서,상기 제 2 분절부 및 상기 제 3 분절부는 상기 힌지 모듈의 상기 제 1 폴딩 축의 양측에 배치된 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 11항에 있어서,상기 제 3 분절부 및 상기 제 4 분절부는 상기 폴딩부의 상기 제 2 폴딩 축의 양측에 배치된 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 11항에 있어서,상기 제 1 매칭 회로는 제 1 스위치 및/또는 적어도 하나의 럼프드 소자를 포함하고,상기 제 2 매칭 회로는 제 2 스위치 및/또는 적어도 하나의 럼프드 소자를 포함하도록 구성된 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치.
- 제 14항에 있어서,상기 프로세서의 제어에 따라, 상기 제 1 매칭 회로가 온(on)되고, 상기 제 2 매칭 회로가 오픈 상태로 동작되면, 상기 안테나는 상기 제 1 포인트 및 상기 제 2 분절부 사이의 도전성 부분인 제 2 영역을 메인 방사 영역으로 동작하도록 구성되고,상기 프로세서의 제어에 따라, 상기 제 2 매칭 회로가 온(on)되고, 상기 제 1 매칭 회로가 오픈 상태로 동작되면, 상기 안테나는 상기 제 1 분절부 및 상기 제 2 포인트 사이의 도전성 부분인 제 1 영역을 메인 방사 영역으로 동작하도록 구성된 멀티 폴더블 전자 장치.
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