WO2022235071A1 - Antenna module and wireless communication device comprising same - Google Patents

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WO2022235071A1
WO2022235071A1 PCT/KR2022/006391 KR2022006391W WO2022235071A1 WO 2022235071 A1 WO2022235071 A1 WO 2022235071A1 KR 2022006391 W KR2022006391 W KR 2022006391W WO 2022235071 A1 WO2022235071 A1 WO 2022235071A1
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  • the present invention relates to an antenna module and a wireless communication device including the same, and more particularly, by manufacturing an antenna pattern formed on one surface of an injection molded product by using the MID method, the antenna module can be made light in weight and provided outside It relates to an antenna module capable of miniaturizing an antenna module by electrically connecting a printed circuit board (PCB) and an antenna pattern using a connection structure, and a wireless communication device including the same.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • a wireless communication terminal must necessarily include an antenna.
  • Existing external antennas spoil the appearance and cause inconvenience to users.
  • Recently, technology development for internal antennas has been actively carried out.
  • the technical problem of the present invention was conceived in this regard, and by manufacturing the antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product using the MID method, the antenna module can be reduced in weight, as well as a printed circuit board (PCB) provided outside.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • an antenna module capable of miniaturizing an antenna module by electrically connecting an antenna pattern with an antenna pattern using a connection structure, and a wireless communication device including the same.
  • injection molding An antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product; a ground pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product; a printed circuit board (PCB) provided on the outside of the injection-molded product; and a connection structure for connecting the antenna pattern and the ground pattern to the PCB.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • connection structure may include: a terminal pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern; and a first connector for electrically connecting the terminal pattern and the PCB.
  • a second connector for connecting the ground pattern and the PCB may be included.
  • the first connector or the second connector may include a main body coupled to the PCB; a bent portion formed by being bent toward one side from an end of the body portion; and a contact portion bent toward one side from an end of the bent portion and contacting the terminal pattern or the ground pattern.
  • the main body portion further includes a sidewall portion formed by bending toward one side from both sides, and an opening for guiding the movement of the contact portion may be formed in a portion of the sidewall portion.
  • connection structure may include a wiring plate connected to the antenna pattern and the ground pattern; and a connection terminal coupled to the wiring plate to electrically connect the wiring plate and the PCB.
  • the wiring plate may be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • a fixing protrusion protrudingly formed is formed on one surface of the injection-molded product, and a fixing hole may be formed in the wiring plate to correspond to the fixing protrusion.
  • the wiring plate may include a plate body part fixed to the injection-molded product; an extension part bent from the plate body part; and a fixing part bent from the extension part and provided with the connection terminal.
  • connection part extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the connection part and the plate body part may be connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
  • connection portion extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the antenna pattern and the plate body portion may be connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
  • the antenna pattern may be formed by patterning the injection-molded product using a laser and then plating.
  • the antenna pattern may be formed by a Molded Interconnection Device (MID) method.
  • MID Molded Interconnection Device
  • the ground pattern may be formed by attaching a sheet of a metal material to the injection-molded product.
  • the ground pattern may be formed by insert-injecting a metal plate into the injection-molded product.
  • the ground pattern may be formed by patterning the injection product using a laser and then plating.
  • a wireless communication device including the above-described antenna module is provided.
  • the present invention relates to an antenna module and a wireless communication device including the same, and more particularly, by manufacturing an antenna pattern formed on one surface of an injection molded product using the MID method, not only the weight reduction of the antenna module but also the It has the effect of reducing the production cost.
  • the antenna module can be miniaturized by electrically connecting the printed circuit board (PCB) provided outside the injection-molded product and the antenna pattern using a connection structure.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a rear view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention except for the injection-molded parts.
  • 5 to 7 are reference diagrams for explaining a connection structure of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a rear view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of parts other than the injection molding of the antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of a component excluding an injection molding of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a side cross-sectional view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a rear view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a cross-sectional view
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a component except for the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the antenna module according to the present embodiment is installed in a wireless communication device (not shown) to wirelessly transmit/receive data.
  • the wireless communication device may be a mobile phone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a PDA, or the like.
  • An antenna module may include an injection molded product 100 , an antenna pattern 110 , a PCB 170 , a Printed Circuit Board, and a connection structure.
  • the injection-molded product 100 is a body of the antenna module, and may be formed in a plate shape having a constant thickness.
  • the injection-molded material 100 constitutes the inside of a wireless communication device (not shown) or is used as an outer case, and may be formed of an insulating material by injection molding.
  • the injection-molded product 100 may be made of a synthetic resin material such as polyester resin or polycarbonate (PC) in order to maintain weather resistance, impact resistance and mechanical strength, and the injection-molded product 100 may be an antenna carrier,
  • the material and type of the injection-molded product are not limited thereto.
  • the injection-molded product 100 may be formed to a predetermined thickness in order to maintain weather resistance and mechanical strength.
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be formed on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 .
  • 'one side' may be 'top side' in the drawing.
  • the antenna pattern 110 is used for transmission and reception of a signal (eg, a wireless communication signal) and is a configuration that is fed by a PCB 170 to be described later and radiates a signal into space. Send/receive signals.
  • a signal eg, a wireless communication signal
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be patterned on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 using a laser and then formed by plating or printing, or may be formed by a Laser Direct Structure (LDS) method.
  • LDS Laser Direct Structure
  • a structure is formed with a material containing a non-conductive and chemically stable heavy metal complex, and a part of the structure is exposed to lasers such as UV (Ultra Violet) laser, excimer laser, etc. to break the chemical bond of the structure.
  • UV Ultra Violet
  • the metal seed it refers to a method of forming a conductive material on the laser exposed portion of the structure by metalizing the structure.
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be formed by a Molded Interconnect Device (MID) method.
  • MID Molded Interconnect Device
  • MID (Mold Interconnection Device) method is a three-dimensional circuit component that forms a conductive circuit on a predetermined member such as a plastic molded product, and has a mechanical function or an electrical function by utilizing free three-dimensionality.
  • the antenna pattern 110 is formed by the LDS or MID method, the pattern is etched by a laser to improve the degree of freedom of pattern formation, thereby enabling the implementation of complex patterns.
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be formed in a plurality of spaced apart from each other in the injection molding 100 to improve the transmission/reception performance of the radio signal, and a slot 112 in which a part is trimmed to improve the radiation performance. ) can be formed.
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the slot 112 may be recessed from each side of the rectangular antenna pattern 110 in the central direction to be formed in a straight line shape.
  • the slots 112 may be formed from each of the four sides of the quadrangle, and may be formed of four, and the lengths of each slot 112 may be different from each other.
  • the antenna pattern 110 may be an antenna for UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, and in the case of the antenna pattern 110 for UWB communication, the slot 112 is a relatively long slot 112 to implement a wide band. These are formed in pairs to face each other, and the slots 112 having a relatively short length may be formed in pairs to face each other.
  • UWB Ultra Wide Band
  • the ground pattern 130 may be formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the ground pattern 130 has a predetermined area and may be formed of a metal material.
  • the ground pattern 130 may include Cu (copper).
  • the material of the ground pattern 130 is not limited thereto, and may be formed of various materials such as SUS, Al (aluminum), and clad metal.
  • the ground pattern 130 may be formed by providing a sheet of a metal material on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the ground pattern 130 may be provided for a method such as welding or the like by applying an adhesive material such as an adhesive or an adhesive sheet to the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the ground pattern 130 may be provided by insert-injection when the injection-molded product 100 is injected.
  • the ground pattern 130 may be formed by patterning the injection product 100 using a laser and then plated. At this time, the method by plating after patterning may be performed by the LDS (Laser Direct Structure) method or the MID (Mold Interconnect Device) method of the antenna pattern 110 above, and a detailed description thereof will be replaced with the description of the previous embodiment. do.
  • connection structure of the antenna module according to the present embodiment may include a terminal pattern 113 , a first connector 150 , and a second connector 160 .
  • the terminal pattern 113 may be formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 so as to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 .
  • a terminal connection part 131 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 is provided on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and the terminal connection part 111 and the terminal pattern 113 are electrically connected to the terminal pattern 113 . and the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected.
  • the terminal connection part 111 and the terminal pattern 113 may be electrically connected through the via hole 115 formed through the injection-molded product 100 .
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of parts except for the injection molding 100 of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention, see FIGS. 3 and 4
  • the terminal pattern 113 may be formed on the other side of the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the terminal pattern 113 on the other side of the injection-molded product 100 and the terminal connection part 111 of one side of the injection-molded product 100 are connected through the via hole 115 . Electrically connected, power may be supplied to the antenna pattern 110 through the terminal pattern 113 .
  • the terminal pattern 113 is in electrical contact with the PCB 170 of the main board provided on the outside of the injection-molded product 100 and the first connector 150 , so that power is fed to the antenna pattern 110 by the PCB 170 . can be done
  • the first connector 150 electrically connects the terminal pattern 113 and the PCB 170
  • the second connector 160 connects the ground pattern 130 and the PCB 170
  • the first connector 150 and the second connector 160 are formed of a conductive material and connect the terminal pattern 113, the ground pattern 130, and the PCB 170 formed on the outer surface of the injection-molded product 100, respectively.
  • a first connector ( 150 may include a connector body part 151 , a bent part 152 , and a contact part 153 .
  • the connector body 151 is formed of a plate-shaped conductive material and is coupled to the PCB 170 .
  • the bent part 152 is bent toward one side from one end of the connector body part 151 to form a constant height of the first connector 150
  • the contact part 153 is bent toward one side from the end of the bent part 152 . It is bent and protrudes, and is in contact with the terminal pattern 113 or the ground pattern 130 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 .
  • the contact portion 153 may be formed in an approximately 'U' shape, and the contact protrusion 154 may be formed in the 'U'-shaped bent portion to improve contact force with the terminal pattern 113 or the ground pattern 130 . .
  • sidewall portions 155 bent toward one side from the side portions may be formed on both sides of the connector body portion 151 .
  • the side wall portion 155 protrudes similarly to the height of the bent portion 152 to form the height of the first connector 150 together with the bent portion 152 , and a contact portion 153 is formed on a portion of both side wall portions 155 .
  • An opening 156 for guiding the movement of may be formed. In this case, the opening 156 may be formed in a diagonal direction along the direction in which the contact part 153 is disposed.
  • a guide portion 157 may be formed at an end of the contact portion 153 to protrude from both sides of the body portion of the first connector 150 , and a pair of guide portions 157 are attached to both sidewall portions 155 . It is inserted into the formed pair of openings 156 and moves along the opening direction of the opening 156 to guide the movement of the contact portion 153 .
  • the contact portion 153 In order to contact the first connector 150 and the terminal pattern 113 , the contact portion 153 must be pressed, and when the contact portion 153 is pressed, the contact portion 153 can move up/down. And for stable contact, it is necessary to control the upward/downward movement direction of the contact part 153 .
  • guide portions 157 are formed on both sides of the contact portion 153 , and the guide portion 157 is moved along the opening 156 of the side wall portion 155 to determine the movement direction of the contact portion 153 . It is to achieve uniform and stable contact of the contact portion 153 by constant control.
  • the second connector 160 connects the ground pattern 130 and the PCB 170 , and since the configuration of the second connector 160 is the same as that of the first connector 150 , a detailed description is given in the first connector 150 . will be replaced with an explanation.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a rear view of an antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connection structure of the antenna module according to the present embodiment may include a wiring plate 180 and a connection terminal 185 .
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a component excluding the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 11 is a component excluding the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the wiring plate 180 has conductive lines on an insulating substrate, and in this case, the wiring plate 180 may be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • the wiring plate 180 may include a plate body part 181 , an extension part 182 , and a fixing part 183 .
  • the plate body 181 is fixed to the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the conductive line formed on the plate body part 181 is electrically connected to the terminal connection part 111 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 , and accordingly, the plate body part 181 and the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected. It is electrically connected.
  • a fixing protrusion 101 is formed to protrude from one surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and a fixing hole (not shown) corresponding to the fixing protrusion 101 may be formed in a part of the plate body 181 , and the fixing protrusion may be formed.
  • a fixing hole (not shown) is inserted into the 101 , so that the wiring plate 180 can be coupled to the injection-molded product 100 .
  • the antenna pattern 110 included in the antenna module according to the present embodiment may also include a slot 112 , and a detailed description of the antenna pattern 110 is replaced with a description of the antenna pattern 110 included in the previous embodiment. decide to do
  • the extension part 182 is bent downward from the plate body part 181 to extend, and the fixing part 183 is bent from the extension part 182 to be provided in parallel with the plate body part 181 .
  • the reinforcing part 184 may be provided on the upper part of the fixing part 183 .
  • the wiring plate 180 is an FPCB
  • the thickness of the wiring plate 180 is thin and the strength of the fixing part 183 is lowered, so that the fixing part 183 may be damaged when the connection terminal 185 is attached or detached.
  • the fixing part 183 may be damaged when the connection terminal 185 is attached or detached.
  • connection terminal 185 is provided on the wiring plate 180 and is provided with a PCB ( The receptacle 171 may be mounted on the 170 , and the connection terminal 185 may be inserted into the receptacle 171 to electrically connect the PCB 170 and the wiring plate 180 .
  • the PCB 170 may be a main board embedded in the wireless communication terminal.
  • the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the wiring plate 180 , and the wiring plate 180 is electrically connected to the PCB 170 , so that the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern ( 130 is electrically connected to the PCB 170 .
  • connection part 131 extending outwardly may be formed at an end of the ground pattern 130 , and the connection part 131 and the plate body part 181 of the wiring plate 180 are disposed between the injection-molded product 100 . and can be connected to each other.
  • connection groove 186 is formed in a portion of the plate body 181 of the wiring plate 180 at a position corresponding to the first connection groove 132 , and the first connection groove 132 and the second connection groove 132 are formed.
  • the connection groove 186 may be disposed with the injection-molded product 100 interposed therebetween, and may be connected to each other by a fixture (not shown).
  • the first connection groove 132 and the second connection groove 186 are coupled by a fastener (not shown) with the injection-molded product 100 interposed therebetween, so that the wiring plate 180 and the ground pattern ( 130) is fixed.
  • the fixture (not shown) may be formed of a conductive material.
  • the plate body portion 181 of the wiring plate 180 and the connection portion 131 may be electrically connected through a via hole.
  • the wiring plate 180 and the terminal connection part 111 of the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected to each other, and the connection part 131 of the ground pattern 130 and the wiring plate 180 are connected to the fixture ( (not shown) or electrically connected through a via hole, so that the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the PCB 170 through the wiring plate 180 .
  • a via hole is formed in the injection-molded product 100 so that an end of the via hole and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected, and the via hole By electrically connecting the other end of the plate body portion 181 to the wiring plate 180 , the ground pattern 130 may be connected.
  • connection portion 131 extending outwardly may be formed at an end of the ground pattern 130 , and the plate body portion 181 of the antenna pattern 110 and the wiring plate 180 is disposed between the injection-molded product 100 . can be connected to each other.
  • connection parts 131 protruding to the side are formed at the end of the ground pattern 130 , and a plate body part 181 of the wiring plate 180 is provided on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and a via hole.
  • the antenna pattern 110 formed on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 and the plate body 181 are electrically connected through the .
  • the plate body portion 181 of the wiring plate 180 and the connection portion 131 of the ground pattern 130 are in contact and are electrically connected, and the terminal connection portion 111 of the antenna pattern 110 and the wiring
  • the plate 180 is electrically connected through the via hole, and the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the PCB 170 through the wiring plate 180 .
  • a wireless communication device including the above-described antenna module.
  • the wireless communication device may include a case (not shown) and an antenna module, the case forming an inner space, and the antenna module being provided in the inner space. Since the antenna module of this embodiment is the same as the antenna module according to the previous embodiment, a detailed description will be replaced with that of the previous embodiment.
  • the present invention has the effect of reducing the weight of the antenna module as well as reducing the production cost by manufacturing the antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product using the MID method.
  • the antenna module can be miniaturized by electrically connecting the PCB and the antenna pattern provided on the outside of the injection-molded product using a connection structure.

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The present invention relates to an antenna module and a wireless communication device comprising same and, more specifically, to an antenna module and a wireless communication device comprising same, in which an antenna pattern formed on one surface of an injection-molded product is manufactured by using an MID method, such that the antenna module may be reduced in weight, and the antenna module is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) provided on the outside by using a connection structure, and thus, the antenna module may be downsized.

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안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스Antenna module and wireless communication device including same
본 발명은 안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴을 MID 공법을 이용하여 제조함으로써 안테나 모듈을 경량화시킬 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 외부에 구비되는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board)와 안테나 패턴을 접속 구조를 이용하여 전기적으로 연결시킴으로써 안테나 모듈을 소형화시킬 수 있는 안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an antenna module and a wireless communication device including the same, and more particularly, by manufacturing an antenna pattern formed on one surface of an injection molded product by using the MID method, the antenna module can be made light in weight and provided outside It relates to an antenna module capable of miniaturizing an antenna module by electrically connecting a printed circuit board (PCB) and an antenna pattern using a connection structure, and a wireless communication device including the same.
무선 통신 단말기는 안테나를 필수적으로 포함해야 하는데, 기존에 사용되어 왔던 외장형 안테나는 외관을 해치고 사용자의 불편을 초래하는 바 최근에는 내장형 안테나에 관한 기술 개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있다.A wireless communication terminal must necessarily include an antenna. Existing external antennas spoil the appearance and cause inconvenience to users. Recently, technology development for internal antennas has been actively carried out.
한편, 최근 무선 통신 단말기의 기본이 되는 통화 기능뿐만 아니라 멀티미디어 데이터 통신에 대한 수요가 급증하고 있고, 이에 따라 LTE, 5G 통신용 안테나, 무선 근거리 통신망을 위한 WiFi 안테나, 블루투스(Bluetooth) 안테나, NFC 안테나, GPS 수신용 안테나, 무선 충전용 안테나, 광대역 안테나 등 다양한 통신 방식이 구현가능한 무선 통신 단말기가 요구되고 있다.Meanwhile, in recent years, the demand for multimedia data communication as well as the call function, which is the basis of wireless communication terminals, is rapidly increasing, and accordingly, LTE, 5G communication antennas, WiFi antennas for wireless local area networks, Bluetooth antennas, NFC antennas, There is a demand for a wireless communication terminal capable of implementing various communication methods such as a GPS reception antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and a broadband antenna.
또한, 무선 통신 단말기의 경량화 추세에 따라 무선 통신 단말기에 구비되는 안테나 모듈의 소형화, 경량화를 위한 연구 개발이 활발하게 이루어지고 있다.In addition, research and development for miniaturization and weight reduction of an antenna module provided in a wireless communication terminal is being actively carried out according to the trend of reducing the weight of the wireless communication terminal.
이에 본 발명의 기술적 과제는 이러한 점에서 착안된 것으로, 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴을 MID 공법을 이용하여 제조함으로써 안테나 모듈을 경량화시킬 수 있을 뿐 아니라, 외부에 구비되는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board)와 안테나 패턴을 접속 구조를 이용하여 전기적으로 연결시킴으로써 안테나 모듈을 소형화시킬 수 있는 안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스를 제공한다.Accordingly, the technical problem of the present invention was conceived in this regard, and by manufacturing the antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product using the MID method, the antenna module can be reduced in weight, as well as a printed circuit board (PCB) provided outside. Provided are an antenna module capable of miniaturizing an antenna module by electrically connecting an antenna pattern with an antenna pattern using a connection structure, and a wireless communication device including the same.
본 발명의 일 실시 예에 따르면, 사출물; 상기 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴; 상기 사출물의 타면에 형성되는 그라운드 패턴; 상기 사출물의 외부에 구비되는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board); 및 상기 안테나 패턴 및 상기 그라운드 패턴을 상기 PCB와 연결하기 위한 접속 구조를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈을 제공한다.According to an embodiment of the present invention, injection molding; An antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product; a ground pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product; a printed circuit board (PCB) provided on the outside of the injection-molded product; and a connection structure for connecting the antenna pattern and the ground pattern to the PCB.
이때, 상기 접속 구조는, 상기 안테나 패턴과 전기적으로 연결되도록 상기 사출물의 타면에 형성되는 단자 패턴; 상기 단자 패턴과 상기 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하기 위한 제1 커넥터;를 포함할 수 있다.In this case, the connection structure may include: a terminal pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern; and a first connector for electrically connecting the terminal pattern and the PCB.
이때, 상기 그라운드 패턴과 상기 PCB를 연결하기 위한 제2 커넥터;를 포함할 수 있다.In this case, a second connector for connecting the ground pattern and the PCB may be included.
이때, 상기 제1 커넥터 또는 상기 제2 커넥터는, 상기 PCB에 결합되는 본체부; 상기 본체부의 단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 형성되는 절곡부; 및 상기 절곡부의 단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어, 상기 단자 패턴 또는 상기 그라운드 패턴과 접촉하는 접촉부;를 포함할 수 있다.In this case, the first connector or the second connector may include a main body coupled to the PCB; a bent portion formed by being bent toward one side from an end of the body portion; and a contact portion bent toward one side from an end of the bent portion and contacting the terminal pattern or the ground pattern.
이때, 상기 본체부의 양 측부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 형성되는 측벽부를 더 포함하며, 상기 측벽부의 일부에는 상기 접촉부의 이동을 가이드하기 위한 개구부가 형성될 수 있다.In this case, the main body portion further includes a sidewall portion formed by bending toward one side from both sides, and an opening for guiding the movement of the contact portion may be formed in a portion of the sidewall portion.
이때, 상기 접속 구조는, 상기 안테나 패턴 및 상기 그라운드 패턴과 연결되는 배선 플레이트; 및 상기 배선 플레이트에 결합되어 상기 배선 플레이트와 상기 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하는 연결 단자를 포함할 수 있다.In this case, the connection structure may include a wiring plate connected to the antenna pattern and the ground pattern; and a connection terminal coupled to the wiring plate to electrically connect the wiring plate and the PCB.
이때, 상기 배선 플레이트는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board) 또는 FPCB(Flexible Printed Circuit Board)일 수 있다.In this case, the wiring plate may be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
한편, 상기 사출물의 일면에는 돌출 형성되는 고정 돌부가 형성되며,상기 배선 플레이트에는 상기 고정 돌부에 대응되도록 고정홀이 형성될 수 있다.Meanwhile, a fixing protrusion protrudingly formed is formed on one surface of the injection-molded product, and a fixing hole may be formed in the wiring plate to correspond to the fixing protrusion.
한편, 상기 배선 플레이트는, 상기 사출물에 고정되는 플레이트 본체부; 상기 플레이트 본체부로부터 절곡 형성되는 연장부; 및 상기 연장부로부터 절곡 형성되어 상기 연결 단자가 구비되는 고정부를 포함할 수 있다.Meanwhile, the wiring plate may include a plate body part fixed to the injection-molded product; an extension part bent from the plate body part; and a fixing part bent from the extension part and provided with the connection terminal.
이때, 상기 그라운드 패턴의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부가 형성되며, 상기 연결부와 상기 플레이트 본체부는 상기 사출물을 사이에 두고 서로 연결될 수 있다.In this case, a connection part extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the connection part and the plate body part may be connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
또한, 상기 그라운드 패턴의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부가 형성되며, 상기 안테나 패턴과 상기 플레이트 본체부는 상기 사출물을 사이에 두고 서로 연결될 수 있다.In addition, a connection portion extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the antenna pattern and the plate body portion may be connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
한편, 상기 안테나 패턴은 상기 사출물에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금되어 형성될 수 있다.Meanwhile, the antenna pattern may be formed by patterning the injection-molded product using a laser and then plating.
또한, 상기 안테나 패턴은 MID(Molded Interconnection Device) 공법에 의해 형성될 수 있다.Also, the antenna pattern may be formed by a Molded Interconnection Device (MID) method.
또한, 상기 그라운드 패턴은 상기 사출물에 금속 재질의 시트가 부착되어 형성될 수 있다.In addition, the ground pattern may be formed by attaching a sheet of a metal material to the injection-molded product.
또한, 상기 그라운드 패턴은 금속 재질의 플레이트가 상기 사출물에 인서트 사출되어 형성될 수 있다.In addition, the ground pattern may be formed by insert-injecting a metal plate into the injection-molded product.
또한, 상기 그라운드 패턴은 상기 사출물에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금되어 형성될 수 있다.In addition, the ground pattern may be formed by patterning the injection product using a laser and then plating.
한편, 본 발명의 다른 실시 예에 따르면, 상술한 안테나 모듈을 포함하는, 무선 통신 디바이스를 제공한다.Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a wireless communication device including the above-described antenna module is provided.
본 발명의 실시예에 따르면, 본 발명은 안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴을 MID 공법을 이용하여 제조함으로써 안테나 모듈의 경량화 뿐 아니라 생산 비용을 절감시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.According to an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention relates to an antenna module and a wireless communication device including the same, and more particularly, by manufacturing an antenna pattern formed on one surface of an injection molded product using the MID method, not only the weight reduction of the antenna module but also the It has the effect of reducing the production cost.
또한, 사출물의 외부에 구비되는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board)와 안테나 패턴을 접속 구조를 이용하여 전기적으로 연결시킴으로써 안테나 모듈을 소형화시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, there is an effect that the antenna module can be miniaturized by electrically connecting the printed circuit board (PCB) provided outside the injection-molded product and the antenna pattern using a connection structure.
본 발명의 효과들은 이상에서 언급한 효과들로 제한되지 않으며, 언급되지 않은 또 다른 효과들은 청구범위의 기재로부터 당업자에게 명확하게 이해될 수 있을 것이다.The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.
아래에서 설명하는 본 출원의 바람직한 실시예의 상세한 설명뿐만 아니라 위에서 설명한 요약은 첨부된 도면과 관련해서 읽을 때에 더 잘 이해될 수 있을 것이다. 본 발명을 예시하기 위한 목적으로 도면에는 바람직한 실시예들이 도시되어 있다. 그러나, 본 출원은 도시된 정확한 배치와 수단에 한정되는 것이 아님을 이해해야 한다.The summary set forth above as well as the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application set forth below may be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings preferred embodiments. It should be understood, however, that the present application is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 배면도이다.2 is a rear view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 측단면도이다.3 is a side cross-sectional view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물을 제외한 부품의 사시도이다.4 is a perspective view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention except for the injection-molded parts.
도 5 내지 도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 접속 구조를 설명하기 위한 참고도이다.5 to 7 are reference diagrams for explaining a connection structure of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사시도이다.8 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 배면도이다.9 is a rear view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
도 10은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물을 제외한 부품의 사시도이다.10 is a perspective view of parts other than the injection molding of the antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
도 11은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물을 제외한 부품의 저면 사시도이다.11 is a bottom perspective view of a component excluding an injection molding of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
도 12는 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 측단면도이다.12 is a side cross-sectional view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.
이하 본 발명의 실시예에 대하여 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 상세하게 설명하기로 한다. 다만, 첨부된 도면은 본 발명의 내용을 보다 쉽게 개시하기 위하여 설명되는 것일 뿐, 본 발명의 범위가 첨부된 도면의 범위로 한정되는 것이 아님은 이 기술분야의 통상의 지식을 가진 자라면 용이하게 알 수 있을 것이다. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the accompanying drawings are only described in order to more easily disclose the contents of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope of the accompanying drawings. you will know
그리고, 본 발명의 실시예를 설명함에 있어서, 동일 기능을 갖는 구성요소에 대해서는 동일 명칭 및 동일부호를 사용할 뿐 실질적으론 종래기술의 구성요소와 완전히 동일하지 않음을 미리 밝힌다.And, in describing the embodiment of the present invention, the same name and the same reference numerals are used for the components having the same function, but substantially not completely the same as the components of the prior art.
또한, 본 출원에서 사용한 용어는 단지 특정한 실시예를 설명하기 위해 사용된 것으로, 본 발명을 한정하려는 의도가 아니다. 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다. 본 출원에서, "포함하다" 또는 "가지다" 등의 용어는 명세서상에 기재된 특징, 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것이 존재함을 지정하려는 것이지, 하나 또는 그 이상의 다른 특징들이나 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것들의 존재 또는 부가 가능성을 미리 배제하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.In addition, the terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It is to be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
이하, 본 발명에 따른 안테나 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스를 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명하기로 하며, 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 설명함에 있어서, 동일하거나 대응하는 구성 요소는 동일한 도면번호를 부여하고 이에 대한 중복되는 설명은 생략하기로 한다.Hereinafter, an antenna module and a wireless communication device including the same according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. and a redundant description thereof will be omitted.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 배면도이고, 도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 측단면도이고, 도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물(100)을 제외한 부품의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a component except for the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 1 내지 도 3을 참고하면, 본 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈은 무선 통신 디바이스(미도시)에 설치되어 데이터를 무선 송/수신한다. 이때, 무선 통신 디바이스(미도시)는 휴대폰, 태블릿 PC, 노트북 PC, PDA 등일 수 있다.1 to 3 , the antenna module according to the present embodiment is installed in a wireless communication device (not shown) to wirelessly transmit/receive data. In this case, the wireless communication device (not shown) may be a mobile phone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a PDA, or the like.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈은, 사출물(100), 안테나 패턴(110), PCB(170, Printed Circuit Board), 접속 구조를 포함할 수 있다.An antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an injection molded product 100 , an antenna pattern 110 , a PCB 170 , a Printed Circuit Board, and a connection structure.
사출물(100)은 안테나 모듈의 본체로서, 일정한 두께를 가지는 플레이트 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. The injection-molded product 100 is a body of the antenna module, and may be formed in a plate shape having a constant thickness.
사출물(100)은 무선 통신 디바이스(미도시)의 내부를 구성하거나 외부 케이스로서 사용되는 것으로, 절연성의 재질로 사출 성형에 의해 형성될 수 있다. 이때, 사출물(100)은 내후성과 내충격성 및 기계적 강도를 유지하기 위해 폴리에스테르 수지, 폴리카보네이트(PC)등 합성 수지 재질로 이루어질 수 있으며, 사출물(100)은 안테나 캐리어(carrier) 일 수 있으나, 사출물의 재질과 종류는 이에 한정되는 것은 아니다. 이때 사출물(100)은 내후성과 기계적 강도를 유지하기 위해 기설정된 두께로 형성될 수 있다.The injection-molded material 100 constitutes the inside of a wireless communication device (not shown) or is used as an outer case, and may be formed of an insulating material by injection molding. At this time, the injection-molded product 100 may be made of a synthetic resin material such as polyester resin or polycarbonate (PC) in order to maintain weather resistance, impact resistance and mechanical strength, and the injection-molded product 100 may be an antenna carrier, The material and type of the injection-molded product are not limited thereto. In this case, the injection-molded product 100 may be formed to a predetermined thickness in order to maintain weather resistance and mechanical strength.
안테나 패턴(110)은 사출물(100)의 일면에 형성될 수 있다. 본 실시예에서 '일면'이란 도면상 '윗면'일 수 있다.The antenna pattern 110 may be formed on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 . In the present embodiment, 'one side' may be 'top side' in the drawing.
*안테나 패턴(110)은 신호(예컨대, 무선 통신 신호)의 송수신을 위해 사용되며 후술할 PCB(170)에 의해 급전되어 신호를 공간으로 방사하는 구성으로서, 사출물(100)의 일면에 형성되어 무선 신호를 송/수신한다.* The antenna pattern 110 is used for transmission and reception of a signal (eg, a wireless communication signal) and is a configuration that is fed by a PCB 170 to be described later and radiates a signal into space. Send/receive signals.
이때, 안테나 패턴(110)은 사출물(100)의 일면에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금이나 인쇄 등의 방법으로 형성될 수 있으며, LDS(Laser Direct Structure) 공법으로 형성될 수 있다. LDS 공법이란 비전도성이며 화학적으로 안정한 중금속 복합체를 포함하는 재질로 구조물을 형성하고, 구조물의 일부를 UV(Ultra Violet) 레이저, 엑시머(Excimer) 레이저 등의 레이저에 노출시킴으로써 구조물의 화학적 결합을 해체하여 금속 시드를 노출시킨 후, 구조물을 금속화(metalizing)하여 구조물의 레이저 노출 부위에 도전성 물질을 형성하는 공법을 의미한다.In this case, the antenna pattern 110 may be patterned on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 using a laser and then formed by plating or printing, or may be formed by a Laser Direct Structure (LDS) method. In the LDS method, a structure is formed with a material containing a non-conductive and chemically stable heavy metal complex, and a part of the structure is exposed to lasers such as UV (Ultra Violet) laser, excimer laser, etc. to break the chemical bond of the structure. After exposing the metal seed, it refers to a method of forming a conductive material on the laser exposed portion of the structure by metalizing the structure.
한편, 안테나 패턴(110)은 MID(Molded Interconnect Device) 공법에 의해 형성될 수 있다.Meanwhile, the antenna pattern 110 may be formed by a Molded Interconnect Device (MID) method.
MID(Molded Interconnection Device) 공법은 플라스틱 성형품 등의 소정의 부재 상에 도전성 회로를 형성하는 3차원형상의 회로부품으로, 자유적인 3차원성을 살림으로써 기계적 기능을 갖게 하거나, 전기적 기능을 갖게 한다.MID (Mold Interconnection Device) method is a three-dimensional circuit component that forms a conductive circuit on a predetermined member such as a plastic molded product, and has a mechanical function or an electrical function by utilizing free three-dimensionality.
안테나 패턴(110)이 LDS 또는 MID 공법으로 형성되는 경우 패턴이 레이저에 의해 식각되어 형성됨으로써 패턴 형성의 자유도가 향상되어 복잡한 형태의 패턴 구현이 가능한 장점이 있다.When the antenna pattern 110 is formed by the LDS or MID method, the pattern is etched by a laser to improve the degree of freedom of pattern formation, thereby enabling the implementation of complex patterns.
이때, 안테나 패턴(110)은 무선 신호의 송/수신 성능 향상을 위해 사출물(100)에 복수개가 서로 이격되어 형성될 수 있으며, 방사 성능 향상을 위해 내부에 일부가 트리밍(trimming)되는 슬롯(112)이 형성될 수 있다.At this time, the antenna pattern 110 may be formed in a plurality of spaced apart from each other in the injection molding 100 to improve the transmission/reception performance of the radio signal, and a slot 112 in which a part is trimmed to improve the radiation performance. ) can be formed.
구체적으로, 안테나 패턴(110)은 대략 사각형 형태로 형성되고, 슬롯(112)은 사각형의 안테나 패턴(110)의 각 변으로부터 중심 방향으로 요홈되어 직선형태로 형성될 수 있다. 이때 슬롯(112)은 사각형의 4개의 변으로부터 각각 형성되어 4개로 형성될 수 있으며, 각 슬롯(112)의 길이는 서로 다르게 형성될 수 있다. 이때, 안테나 패턴(110)은 UWB(Ultra Wide Band) 통신을 위한 안테나일 수 있으며, UWB 통신용 안테나 패턴(110)인 경우 광대역을 구현하기 위해 슬롯(112)은 상대적으로 길이가 긴 슬롯(112)이 서로 마주보도록 한쌍으로 형성되고, 상대적으로 길이가 짧은 슬롯(112)이 서로 마주보도록 한쌍으로 형성될 수 있다.Specifically, the antenna pattern 110 may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the slot 112 may be recessed from each side of the rectangular antenna pattern 110 in the central direction to be formed in a straight line shape. At this time, the slots 112 may be formed from each of the four sides of the quadrangle, and may be formed of four, and the lengths of each slot 112 may be different from each other. At this time, the antenna pattern 110 may be an antenna for UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, and in the case of the antenna pattern 110 for UWB communication, the slot 112 is a relatively long slot 112 to implement a wide band. These are formed in pairs to face each other, and the slots 112 having a relatively short length may be formed in pairs to face each other.
그라운드 패턴(130)은 사출물(100)의 타면에 형성될 수 있다. 그라운드 패턴(130)은 일정한 면적을 가지며, 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 이때, 그라운드 패턴(130)은 Cu(구리)를 포함할 수 있다. 다만, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 재질은 이에 한정되는 것은 아니고 SUS, Al(알루미늄), Clad Metal의 다양한 재질로 형성될 수 있다.The ground pattern 130 may be formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 . The ground pattern 130 has a predetermined area and may be formed of a metal material. In this case, the ground pattern 130 may include Cu (copper). However, the material of the ground pattern 130 is not limited thereto, and may be formed of various materials such as SUS, Al (aluminum), and clad metal.
이때, 그라운드 패턴(130)은 금속 재질의 시트(sheet)가 사출물(100)의 타면에 구비됨으로써 형성될 수 있다. 그라운드 패턴(130)은 사출물(100)의 타면에 점착제, 점착시트 등의 점착물질이 도포되어 점착되거나, 용접 등의 방식에 위해 구비될 수 있다. 또한, 그라운드 패턴(130)은 사출물(100)의 사출시 인서트 사출되어 구비되는 것도 가능하다. 또한, 그라운드 패턴(130)은 사출물(100)에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금되어 형성되는 것도 가능하다. 이때, 패터닝 후 도금에 의한 방법은 앞선 안테나 패턴(110)의 LDS(Laser Direct Structure) 공법 또는 MID(Molded Interconnect Device) 공법에 의할 수 있으며, 이에 대한 구체적인 설명은 앞선 실시예의 설명에 갈음하기로 한다.In this case, the ground pattern 130 may be formed by providing a sheet of a metal material on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 . The ground pattern 130 may be provided for a method such as welding or the like by applying an adhesive material such as an adhesive or an adhesive sheet to the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 . In addition, the ground pattern 130 may be provided by insert-injection when the injection-molded product 100 is injected. In addition, the ground pattern 130 may be formed by patterning the injection product 100 using a laser and then plated. At this time, the method by plating after patterning may be performed by the LDS (Laser Direct Structure) method or the MID (Mold Interconnect Device) method of the antenna pattern 110 above, and a detailed description thereof will be replaced with the description of the previous embodiment. do.
한편, 본 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 접속 구조는, 단자 패턴(113), 제1 커넥터(150) 및 제2 커넥터(160)를 포함할 수 있다. Meanwhile, the connection structure of the antenna module according to the present embodiment may include a terminal pattern 113 , a first connector 150 , and a second connector 160 .
단자 패턴(113)은 안테나 패턴(110)과 전기적으로 연결되도록 사출물(100)의 타면에 형성될 수 있다. 구체적으로 사출물(100)의 일면에 안테나 패턴(110)과 전기적으로 연결되는 단자 연결부(131)가 구비되며, 단자 연결부(111)와 단자 패턴(113)이 전기적으로 연결되어, 단자 패턴(113)과 안테나 패턴(110)이 전기적으로 연결되는 것이다. 이때, 단자 연결부(111)와 단자 패턴(113)은 사출물(100)을 관통하여 형성되는 비아홀(115)을 통해 전기적으로 연결될 수 있다.The terminal pattern 113 may be formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 so as to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 . Specifically, a terminal connection part 131 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 is provided on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and the terminal connection part 111 and the terminal pattern 113 are electrically connected to the terminal pattern 113 . and the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected. In this case, the terminal connection part 111 and the terminal pattern 113 may be electrically connected through the via hole 115 formed through the injection-molded product 100 .
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 측단면도이고, 도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물(100)을 제외한 부품의 사시도로서, 도 3 및 도 4를 참고하면, 사출물(100)의 타측에는 단자 패턴(113)이 형성될 수 있는데, 사출물(100) 타측의 단자 패턴(113)과 사출물(100) 일측의 단자 연결부(111)가 비아홀(115)을 통해 전기적으로 연결되어 단자 패턴(113)을 통해 안테나 패턴(110)으로 급전이 이루어질 수 있다. 이때, 단자 패턴(113)은 사출물(100) 외부에 구비되는 메인 보드의 PCB(170)와 제1 커넥터(150)에 의해 전기적으로 접촉되어 PCB(170)에 의해 안테나 패턴(110)으로 급전이 이루어질 수 있다.3 is a cross-sectional side view of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of parts except for the injection molding 100 of the antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention, see FIGS. 3 and 4 On the other hand, the terminal pattern 113 may be formed on the other side of the injection-molded product 100 . The terminal pattern 113 on the other side of the injection-molded product 100 and the terminal connection part 111 of one side of the injection-molded product 100 are connected through the via hole 115 . Electrically connected, power may be supplied to the antenna pattern 110 through the terminal pattern 113 . At this time, the terminal pattern 113 is in electrical contact with the PCB 170 of the main board provided on the outside of the injection-molded product 100 and the first connector 150 , so that power is fed to the antenna pattern 110 by the PCB 170 . can be done
제1 커넥터(150)는 단자 패턴(113)과 PCB(170)를 전기적으로 연결하고, 제2 커넥터(160)는 그라운드 패턴(130)과 PCB(170) 연결한다. 제1 커넥터(150) 및 제2 커넥터(160)는 도전성 재질로 형성되어, 사출물(100)의 외면에 형성되는 단자 패턴(113), 그라운드 패턴(130)과 PCB(170)를 각각 연결한다.The first connector 150 electrically connects the terminal pattern 113 and the PCB 170 , and the second connector 160 connects the ground pattern 130 and the PCB 170 . The first connector 150 and the second connector 160 are formed of a conductive material and connect the terminal pattern 113, the ground pattern 130, and the PCB 170 formed on the outer surface of the injection-molded product 100, respectively.
도 5 내지 도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 접속 구조를 설명하기 위한 참고도로서, 도 5 내지 도 7을 참고하면, 본 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈에 구비되는 제1 커넥터(150)는, 커넥터 본체부(151), 절곡부(152) 및 접촉부(153)를 포함할 수 있다.5 to 7 are reference views for explaining a connection structure of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , a first connector ( 150 may include a connector body part 151 , a bent part 152 , and a contact part 153 .
커넥터 본체부(151)는 판상의 전도성 재질로 형성되어 PCB(170)에 결합된다. The connector body 151 is formed of a plate-shaped conductive material and is coupled to the PCB 170 .
절곡부(152)는 커넥터 본체부(151)의 일단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 제1 커넥터(150)의 일정한 높이를 형성하며, 접촉부(153)는 절곡부(152)의 단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 돌출되며, 안테나 패턴(110)과 전기적으로 연결되는 단자 패턴(113) 또는 그라운드 패턴(130)과 접촉한다. 접촉부(153)는 대략 'U'자형으로 형성될 수 있으며, 'U'자형의 굴곡부에 접촉 돌부(154)가 형성되어 단자 패턴(113) 또는 그라운드 패턴(130)과의 접촉력을 향상시킬 수 있다.The bent part 152 is bent toward one side from one end of the connector body part 151 to form a constant height of the first connector 150 , and the contact part 153 is bent toward one side from the end of the bent part 152 . It is bent and protrudes, and is in contact with the terminal pattern 113 or the ground pattern 130 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 . The contact portion 153 may be formed in an approximately 'U' shape, and the contact protrusion 154 may be formed in the 'U'-shaped bent portion to improve contact force with the terminal pattern 113 or the ground pattern 130 . .
한편, 커넥터 본체부(151)의 양 측에는 측부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡 형성되는 측벽부(155)가 형성될 수 있다. 측벽부(155)는 절곡부(152)의 높이와 유사하게 돌출되어 절곡부(152)와 함께 제1 커넥터(150)의 높이를 형성하며, 양 측벽부(155)의 일부에는 접촉부(153)의 이동을 가이드하기 위한 개구부(156)가 형성될 수 있다. 이때, 개구부(156)는 접촉부(153)가 배치되는 방향을 따라 대각선 방향으로 형성될 수 있다.Meanwhile, sidewall portions 155 bent toward one side from the side portions may be formed on both sides of the connector body portion 151 . The side wall portion 155 protrudes similarly to the height of the bent portion 152 to form the height of the first connector 150 together with the bent portion 152 , and a contact portion 153 is formed on a portion of both side wall portions 155 . An opening 156 for guiding the movement of may be formed. In this case, the opening 156 may be formed in a diagonal direction along the direction in which the contact part 153 is disposed.
구체적으로, 접촉부(153)의 단부에는 제1 커넥터(150)의 본체부의 양 측으로 돌출되도록 가이드부(157)가 형성될 수 있는데, 한 쌍의 가이드부(157)가 양 측벽부(155)에 형성되는 한 쌍의 개구부(156)에 삽입되어 개구부(156)의 개구 방향을 따라 이동하며 접촉부(153)의 이동을 가이드한다.Specifically, a guide portion 157 may be formed at an end of the contact portion 153 to protrude from both sides of the body portion of the first connector 150 , and a pair of guide portions 157 are attached to both sidewall portions 155 . It is inserted into the formed pair of openings 156 and moves along the opening direction of the opening 156 to guide the movement of the contact portion 153 .
제1 커넥터(150)와 단자 패턴(113)과의 접촉을 위해서는 접촉부(153)가 가압되어야 하고 접촉부(153)의 가압시 접촉부(153)가 상/하 이동할 수 있는데, 접촉부(153)의 균일하고 안정적인 접촉을 위해서 접촉부(153)의 상/하 이동 방향을 제어할 필요가 있다. 본 실시예의 경우 접촉부(153)의 양 측에 가이드부(157)를 형성하고, 가이드부(157)가 측벽부(155)의 개구부(156)를 따라 이동되게 함으로써 접촉부(153)의 이동 방향을 일정하게 제어하여 접촉부(153)의 균일하고 안정적인 접촉을 도모하는 것이다.In order to contact the first connector 150 and the terminal pattern 113 , the contact portion 153 must be pressed, and when the contact portion 153 is pressed, the contact portion 153 can move up/down. And for stable contact, it is necessary to control the upward/downward movement direction of the contact part 153 . In the present embodiment, guide portions 157 are formed on both sides of the contact portion 153 , and the guide portion 157 is moved along the opening 156 of the side wall portion 155 to determine the movement direction of the contact portion 153 . It is to achieve uniform and stable contact of the contact portion 153 by constant control.
제2 커넥터(160)는 그라운드 패턴(130)과 PCB(170)를 연결하며, 제2 커넥터(160)의 구성은 제1 커넥터(150)와 동일하므로, 구체적인 설명은 제1 커넥터(150)에 관한 설명으로 갈음하기로 한다.The second connector 160 connects the ground pattern 130 and the PCB 170 , and since the configuration of the second connector 160 is the same as that of the first connector 150 , a detailed description is given in the first connector 150 . will be replaced with an explanation.
한편, 도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사시도이고, 도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 배면도로서, 도 8 및 도 9를 참고하면, 본 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 접속 구조는, 배선 플레이트(180) 및 연결 단자(185)를 포함할 수 있다.On the other hand, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a rear view of an antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , The connection structure of the antenna module according to the present embodiment may include a wiring plate 180 and a connection terminal 185 .
도 10은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물(100)을 제외한 부품의 사시도이고, 도 11은 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 사출물(100)을 제외한 부품의 저면 사시도로서, 도 10 및 도 11을 참고하면, 배선 플레이트(180)는 안테나 패턴(110) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)과 연결된다.10 is a perspective view of a component excluding the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a component excluding the injection-molded product 100 of the antenna module according to a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 , the wiring plate 180 is connected to the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 .
배선 플레이트(180)는 절연 기판에 전도성 라인이 배선된 것으로서, 이때, 배선 플레이트(180)는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board) 또는 FPCB(Flexible Printed Circuit Board)일 수 있다.The wiring plate 180 has conductive lines on an insulating substrate, and in this case, the wiring plate 180 may be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
구체적으로, 배선 플레이트(180)은 플레이트 본체부(181), 연장부(182) 및 고정부(183)를 포함할 수 있다.Specifically, the wiring plate 180 may include a plate body part 181 , an extension part 182 , and a fixing part 183 .
플레이트 본체부(181)는 사출물(100)에 고정된다. 이때, 플레이트 본체부(181)에 형성된 전도성 라인은 안테나 패턴(110)과 전기적으로 연결되는 단자 연결부(111)와 접촉하여 전기적으로 연결되며, 이에 따라 플레이트 본체부(181)와 안테나 패턴(110)이 전기적으로 연결된다.The plate body 181 is fixed to the injection-molded product 100 . At this time, the conductive line formed on the plate body part 181 is electrically connected to the terminal connection part 111 electrically connected to the antenna pattern 110 , and accordingly, the plate body part 181 and the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected. It is electrically connected.
이때, 사출물(100)의 일면에는 고정 돌부(101)가 돌출 형성되고, 플레이트 본체부(181)의 일부에 고정 돌부(101)에 대응되는 고정홀(미도시)이 형성될 수 있으며, 고정 돌부(101)에 고정홀(미도시)이 삽입되어 배선 플레이트(180)가 사출물(100)에 결합될 수 있다.At this time, a fixing protrusion 101 is formed to protrude from one surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and a fixing hole (not shown) corresponding to the fixing protrusion 101 may be formed in a part of the plate body 181 , and the fixing protrusion may be formed. A fixing hole (not shown) is inserted into the 101 , so that the wiring plate 180 can be coupled to the injection-molded product 100 .
본 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈에 포함되는 안테나 패턴(110) 또한 슬롯(112)을 포함할 수 있으며, 안테나 패턴(110)의 구체적인 설명은 앞선 실시예에 포함되는 안테나 패턴(110)의 설명으로 갈음하기로 한다.The antenna pattern 110 included in the antenna module according to the present embodiment may also include a slot 112 , and a detailed description of the antenna pattern 110 is replaced with a description of the antenna pattern 110 included in the previous embodiment. decide to do
연장부(182)는 플레이트 본체부(181)로터 하향 절곡되어 연장 형성되고, 고정부(183)는 연장부(182)로부터 절곡되어 플레이트 본체부(181)와 평행하게 구비된다.The extension part 182 is bent downward from the plate body part 181 to extend, and the fixing part 183 is bent from the extension part 182 to be provided in parallel with the plate body part 181 .
이때, 고정부(183)의 상부에는 보강부(184)가 구비될 수 있다. 배선 플레이트(180)가 FPCB인 경우 배선 플레이트(180)의 두께가 얇아 고정부(183)의 강도가 낮아져 연결 단자(185)의 착탈시 고정부(183)가 손상될 수 있는데, 보강부(184)를 구비하여 고정부(183)의 강도를 보강할 수 있다.In this case, the reinforcing part 184 may be provided on the upper part of the fixing part 183 . When the wiring plate 180 is an FPCB, the thickness of the wiring plate 180 is thin and the strength of the fixing part 183 is lowered, so that the fixing part 183 may be damaged when the connection terminal 185 is attached or detached. ) can be provided to reinforce the strength of the fixing part 183 .
도 12는 본 발명의 일 실시예의 변형예에 따른 안테나 모듈의 측단면도로서, 도 12를 참고하면, 연결 단자(185)는 배선 플레이트(180)에 구비되고 무선 통신 단말기에 내장되는 구비된 PCB(170)에 리셉터클(171)이 실장되며, 연결 단자(185)가 리셉터클(171)에 삽입되어 PCB(170)와 배선 플레이트(180)가 전기적으로 연결될 수 있다. 이때 PCB(170)는 무선 통신 단말기에 내장되는 메인 보드일 수 있다.12 is a cross-sectional side view of an antenna module according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12 , the connection terminal 185 is provided on the wiring plate 180 and is provided with a PCB ( The receptacle 171 may be mounted on the 170 , and the connection terminal 185 may be inserted into the receptacle 171 to electrically connect the PCB 170 and the wiring plate 180 . In this case, the PCB 170 may be a main board embedded in the wireless communication terminal.
즉, 안테나 패턴(110) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)이 배선 플레이트(180)와 전기적으로 연결되고, 배선 플레이트(180)가 PCB(170)와 전기적으로 연결되어, 안테나 패턴(110) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)이 PCB(170)와 전기적으로 연결되는 것이다.That is, the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the wiring plate 180 , and the wiring plate 180 is electrically connected to the PCB 170 , so that the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern ( 130 is electrically connected to the PCB 170 .
한편, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부(131)가 형성될 수 있으며, 연결부(131)와 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)는 사출물(100)을 사이에 두고 서로 연결될 수 있다.On the other hand, a connection part 131 extending outwardly may be formed at an end of the ground pattern 130 , and the connection part 131 and the plate body part 181 of the wiring plate 180 are disposed between the injection-molded product 100 . and can be connected to each other.
구체적으로, 도 10 및 도 11을 참고하면, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 단부에는 측부로 돌출 형성되는 복수의 연결부(131)가 형성되며, 연결부(131)의 일부에 제1 연결홈(132)이 형성될 수 있다. 이때, 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)의 일부에는 제1 연결홈(132)과 대응되는 위치에 제2 연결홈(186)이 형성되며, 제1 연결홈(132)과 제2 연결홈(186)이 사출물(100)을 사이에 두고 배치되어 고정구(미도시)에 의해 서로 연결될 수 있다. 이와 같이 사출물(100)을 사이에 두고 제1 연결홈(132)과 제2 연결홈(186)이 고정구(미도시)에 의해 결합됨으로써, 사출물(100)에 배선 플레이트(180) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)이 고정되는 것이다. 이때, 고정구(미도시)는 도전성 재질로 형성될 수 있다.Specifically, referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , a plurality of connection parts 131 protruding to the side are formed at the end of the ground pattern 130 , and a first connection groove 132 is formed in a part of the connection part 131 . can be formed. At this time, a second connection groove 186 is formed in a portion of the plate body 181 of the wiring plate 180 at a position corresponding to the first connection groove 132 , and the first connection groove 132 and the second connection groove 132 are formed. The connection groove 186 may be disposed with the injection-molded product 100 interposed therebetween, and may be connected to each other by a fixture (not shown). As such, the first connection groove 132 and the second connection groove 186 are coupled by a fastener (not shown) with the injection-molded product 100 interposed therebetween, so that the wiring plate 180 and the ground pattern ( 130) is fixed. In this case, the fixture (not shown) may be formed of a conductive material.
이때, 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)와 연결부(131)는 비아홀을 통해 전기적으로 연결되는 것도 가능하다.In this case, the plate body portion 181 of the wiring plate 180 and the connection portion 131 may be electrically connected through a via hole.
본 실시예에 따르면, 배선 플레이트(180)와 안테나 패턴(110)의 단자 연결부(111)가 접촉되어 전기적으로 연결되고, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 연결부(131)와 배선 플레이트(180)가 고정구(미도시) 또는 비아홀을 통해 전기적으로 연결되어, 안테나 패턴(110) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)이 배선 플레이트(180)를 통해 PCB(170)와 전기적으로 연결되는 것이다.According to the present embodiment, the wiring plate 180 and the terminal connection part 111 of the antenna pattern 110 are electrically connected to each other, and the connection part 131 of the ground pattern 130 and the wiring plate 180 are connected to the fixture ( (not shown) or electrically connected through a via hole, so that the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the PCB 170 through the wiring plate 180 .
또한, 그라운드 패턴(130)과 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)와의 전기적 연결은, 사출물(100)에 비아홀이 형성되어 비아홀의 단부와 그라운드 패턴(130)이 전기적으로 연결되고, 비아홀의 다른 단부와 플레이트 본체부(181)가 전기적으로 연결됨으로써, 배선 플레이트(180)와 그라운드 패턴(130)이 연결되는 것도 가능하다.In addition, in the electrical connection between the ground pattern 130 and the plate body portion 181 of the wiring plate 180 , a via hole is formed in the injection-molded product 100 so that an end of the via hole and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected, and the via hole By electrically connecting the other end of the plate body portion 181 to the wiring plate 180 , the ground pattern 130 may be connected.
한편, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부(131)가 형성될 수 있으며, 안테나 패턴(110)과 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)는 사출물(100)을 사이에 두고 서로 연결될 수 있다.On the other hand, a connection portion 131 extending outwardly may be formed at an end of the ground pattern 130 , and the plate body portion 181 of the antenna pattern 110 and the wiring plate 180 is disposed between the injection-molded product 100 . can be connected to each other.
구체적으로, 그라운드 패턴(130)의 단부에는 측부로 돌출 형성되는 복수의 연결부(131)가 형성되고, 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)가 사출물(100)의 타면에 구비되며, 비아홀을 통해 사출물(100)의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴(110)과 플레이트 본체부(181)가 전기적으로 연결되는 것이다.Specifically, a plurality of connection parts 131 protruding to the side are formed at the end of the ground pattern 130 , and a plate body part 181 of the wiring plate 180 is provided on the other surface of the injection-molded product 100 , and a via hole. The antenna pattern 110 formed on one surface of the injection-molded product 100 and the plate body 181 are electrically connected through the .
본 실시예에 따르면, 배선 플레이트(180)의 플레이트 본체부(181)와 그라운드 패턴(130)의 연결부(131)가 접촉되어 전기적으로 연결되고, 안테나 패턴(110)의 단자 연결부(111)와 배선 플레이트(180)가 비아홀을 통해 전기적으로 연결되어, 안테나 패턴(110) 및 그라운드 패턴(130)이 배선 플레이트(180)를 통해 PCB(170)와 전기적으로 연결되는 것이다.According to the present embodiment, the plate body portion 181 of the wiring plate 180 and the connection portion 131 of the ground pattern 130 are in contact and are electrically connected, and the terminal connection portion 111 of the antenna pattern 110 and the wiring The plate 180 is electrically connected through the via hole, and the antenna pattern 110 and the ground pattern 130 are electrically connected to the PCB 170 through the wiring plate 180 .
본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따르면 상술한 안테나 모듈을 포함하는 무선 통신 디바이스를 개시한다. 무선 통신 디바이스는, 케이스(미도시), 안테나 모듈을 포함할 수 있으며, 케이스는 내부 공간을 형성하며, 내부 공간에 안테나 모듈이 구비된다. 본 실시예의 안테나 모듈은 앞선 실시예에 따른 안테나 모듈과 동일하므로 구체적인 설명은 앞선 실시예의 설명에 갈음하기로 한다.According to another embodiment of the present invention, a wireless communication device including the above-described antenna module is disclosed. The wireless communication device may include a case (not shown) and an antenna module, the case forming an inner space, and the antenna module being provided in the inner space. Since the antenna module of this embodiment is the same as the antenna module according to the previous embodiment, a detailed description will be replaced with that of the previous embodiment.
이와 같이 본 발명은, 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴을 MID 공법을 이용하여 제조함으로써 안테나 모듈의 경량화 뿐 아니라 생산 비용을 절감시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.As described above, the present invention has the effect of reducing the weight of the antenna module as well as reducing the production cost by manufacturing the antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product using the MID method.
또한, 사출물의 외부에 구비되는 PCB와 안테나 패턴을 접속 구조를 이용하여 전기적으로 연결시킴으로써 안테나 모듈을 소형화시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, there is an effect that the antenna module can be miniaturized by electrically connecting the PCB and the antenna pattern provided on the outside of the injection-molded product using a connection structure.
이상과 같이 본 발명에 따른 바람직한 실시예를 살펴보았으며, 앞서 설명된 실시예 이외에도 본 발명이 그 취지나 범주에서 벗어남이 없이 다른 특정 형태로 구체화 될 수 있다는 사실은 해당 기술에 통상의 지식을 가진 이들에게는 자명한 것이다. 그러므로, 상술된 실시예는 제한적인 것이 아니라 예시적인 것으로 여겨져야 하고, 이에 따라 본 발명은 상술한 설명에 한정되지 않고 첨부된 청구항의 범주 및 그 동등 범위 내에서 변경될 수도 있다.As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been reviewed, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention in addition to the above-described embodiments is one of ordinary skill in the art. It is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

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  1. 사출물;extrudate;
    상기 사출물의 일면에 형성되는 안테나 패턴;An antenna pattern formed on one surface of the injection-molded product;
    상기 사출물의 타면에 형성되는 그라운드 패턴;a ground pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product;
    상기 사출물의 외부에 구비되는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board); 및a printed circuit board (PCB) provided on the outside of the injection-molded product; and
    상기 안테나 패턴 및 상기 그라운드 패턴을 상기 PCB와 연결하기 위한 접속 구조를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.and a connection structure for connecting the antenna pattern and the ground pattern to the PCB.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 접속 구조는,The connection structure is
    상기 안테나 패턴과 전기적으로 연결되도록 상기 사출물의 타면에 형성되는 단자 패턴;a terminal pattern formed on the other surface of the injection-molded product to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern;
    상기 단자 패턴과 상기 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하기 위한 제1 커넥터;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.and a first connector for electrically connecting the terminal pattern and the PCB.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 그라운드 패턴과 상기 PCB를 연결하기 위한 제2 커넥터;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.and a second connector for connecting the ground pattern and the PCB.
  4. 제3항에 있어서,4. The method of claim 3,
    상기 제1 커넥터 또는 상기 제2 커넥터는,The first connector or the second connector,
    상기 PCB에 결합되는 본체부;a body portion coupled to the PCB;
    상기 본체부의 단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 형성되는 절곡부; 및a bent portion formed by being bent toward one side from an end of the body portion; and
    상기 절곡부의 단부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어, 상기 단자 패턴 또는 상기 그라운드 패턴과 접촉하는 접촉부;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.and a contact portion bent toward one side from an end of the bent portion and contacting the terminal pattern or the ground pattern.
  5. 제4항에 있어서,5. The method of claim 4,
    상기 본체부의 양 측부로부터 일측을 향해 절곡되어 형성되는 측벽부를 더 포함하며,It further comprises a side wall portion formed by bending toward one side from both sides of the body portion,
    상기 측벽부의 일부에는 상기 접촉부의 이동을 가이드하기 위한 개구부가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.An antenna module, characterized in that an opening for guiding the movement of the contact portion is formed in a portion of the side wall portion.
  6. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 접속 구조는,The connection structure is
    상기 안테나 패턴 및 상기 그라운드 패턴과 연결되는 배선 플레이트; 및a wiring plate connected to the antenna pattern and the ground pattern; and
    상기 배선 플레이트에 결합되어 상기 배선 플레이트와 상기 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하는 연결 단자를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.and a connection terminal coupled to the wiring plate to electrically connect the wiring plate and the PCB.
  7. 제6항에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    상기 배선 플레이트는 PCB(Printed Circuit Board) 또는 FPCB(Flexible Printed Circuit Board)인 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The wiring plate is a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), characterized in that the antenna module.
  8. 제6항에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    상기 사출물의 일면에는 돌출 형성되는 고정 돌부가 형성되며,A fixing protrusion protrudingly formed is formed on one surface of the injection-molded product,
    상기 배선 플레이트에는 상기 고정 돌부에 대응되도록 고정홀이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.An antenna module, characterized in that a fixing hole is formed in the wiring plate to correspond to the fixing protrusion.
  9. 제6항에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    상기 배선 플레이트는,The wiring plate is
    상기 사출물에 고정되는 플레이트 본체부;a plate body part fixed to the injection-molded product;
    상기 플레이트 본체부로부터 절곡 형성되는 연장부; 및an extension part bent from the plate body part; and
    상기 연장부로부터 절곡 형성되어 상기 연결 단자가 구비되는 고정부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.Antenna module, characterized in that it comprises a fixing portion formed bent from the extension portion is provided with the connection terminal.
  10. 제9항에 있어서,10. The method of claim 9,
    상기 그라운드 패턴의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부가 형성되며, 상기 연결부와 상기 플레이트 본체부는 상기 사출물을 사이에 두고 서로 연결되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.A connection portion extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the connection portion and the plate body portion are connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
  11. 제9항에 있어서,10. The method of claim 9,
    상기 그라운드 패턴의 단부에는 외측으로 연장 형성되는 연결부가 형성되며, 상기 안테나 패턴과 상기 플레이트 본체부는 상기 사출물을 사이에 두고 서로 연결되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.A connection portion extending outwardly is formed at an end of the ground pattern, and the antenna pattern and the plate body portion are connected to each other with the injection-molded product therebetween.
  12. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 안테나 패턴은 상기 사출물에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금되어 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The antenna pattern is characterized in that formed by plating after patterning the injection molding using a laser, the antenna module.
  13. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 안테나 패턴은 MID(Molded Interconnection Device) 공법에 의해 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The antenna pattern is characterized in that formed by a MID (Mold Interconnection Device) method, the antenna module.
  14. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 그라운드 패턴은 상기 사출물에 금속 재질의 시트가 부착되어 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The ground pattern is an antenna module, characterized in that formed by attaching a sheet of a metal material to the injection-molded product.
  15. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 그라운드 패턴은 금속 재질의 플레이트가 상기 사출물에 인서트 사출되어 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The ground pattern is an antenna module, characterized in that formed by insert-injecting a plate made of a metal material into the injection-molded product.
  16. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 그라운드 패턴은 상기 사출물에 레이저를 이용하여 패터닝한 후 도금되어 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 안테나 모듈.The ground pattern is an antenna module, characterized in that formed by plating after patterning the injection product using a laser.
  17. 제1항 내지 제16항 중 어느 한 항에 따른 안테나 모듈을 포함하는, 무선 통신 디바이스.A wireless communication device comprising an antenna module according to claim 1 .
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