Electronic device

By integrating the camera decoration piece as an antenna radiator connected to a first antenna module within the device's structure, the efficiency of L5 frequency GPS antennas is enhanced by increasing the clearance area, addressing the space constraints in modern electronic devices.

CN113285207BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202010110306.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-02-20
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2040-02-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

With the increase in mobile phone communication requirements, insufficient space of antenna radiator leads to reduced antenna efficiency, especially when L5 band GPS antenna is set on metal frames, motherboards or circuit boards, which is difficult to meet the needs of multi-antenna layout and increased clearance area.

Method used

The camera decorative parts are embedded in the back cover and electrically connected to the first antenna module, so that the camera decorative parts radiate the antenna signal, use the structural parts of the electronic device to increase the clearance area, and realize the electrical connection through metal traces and conductive shrapnels, and combine the pressure plate bracket and elastic conductive parts to ensure stable conduction.

Benefits of technology

The antenna efficiency is improved, especially the L5 band GPS antenna efficiency reaches -9dB to -10dB, meeting the multi-antenna layout requirements and increasing the clearance area.

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Abstract

The present application discloses an electronic device, which includes a rear cover, a main board fixed to the rear cover, a camera decorative member embedded in the rear cover, a first antenna module disposed on the main board, and a pressing plate bracket pressing on the main board. The pressing plate bracket is located between the rear cover and the main board. The pressing plate bracket is provided with a metal trace electrically connected to the first antenna module. The camera decorative member is electrically connected to the metal trace so that the first antenna module is electrically connected to the camera decorative member to feed the camera decorative member and enable the camera decorative member to radiate antenna signals. By electrically connecting the camera decorative member to the first antenna module, the camera decorative member can receive the feed from the first antenna module, enabling the camera decorative member to radiate antenna signals, making full use of the structural components of the electronic device, ensuring an increase in the clearance area of the antenna, and improving the antenna efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication devices, and particularly to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the antenna radiators of mobile phones are all set on the frame or on the circuit board inside the mobile phone. Although the communication requirements of mobile phones are getting higher and higher, the number of antenna radiators of mobile phones is increasing, resulting in less and less space available for antenna radiators in mobile phones, and reducing the efficiency of the antenna. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a rear cover, a main board fixed to the rear cover, a camera decoration embedded in the rear cover, a first antenna module disposed on the main board, and a pressing plate bracket pressing on the main board. The pressing plate bracket is located between the rear cover and the main board, and the pressing plate bracket is provided with a metal trace electrically connected to the first antenna module. The camera decoration is electrically connected to the metal trace, so that the first antenna module is electrically connected to the camera decoration to feed power to the camera decoration and enable the camera decoration to radiate antenna signals.

[0004] This application provides an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a middle frame, a rear cover covering the middle frame, a camera decoration embedded in the rear cover, a first antenna module and a second antenna module fixed to the inner side of the rear cover. The second antenna module is electrically connected to the edge of the middle frame to enable the edge of the middle frame to generate an antenna signal with a resonant frequency band of 1.575 GHz ± 5 MHz, and the first antenna module is electrically connected to the camera decoration to enable the camera decoration to generate an antenna signal with a resonant frequency band of 1.17 GHz ± 5 MHz.

[0005] In the electronic device provided by this application, through the electrical connection between the camera decoration and the first antenna module, the camera decoration can receive the power fed by the first antenna module, so that the camera decoration can radiate antenna signals, making full use of the structural components of the electronic device, ensuring an increase in the clearance area of the antenna, and improving the antenna efficiency. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0006] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of this application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0007] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of this application;

[0008] Figure 2 is a partially simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0009] Figure 3 is a partially disassembled schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0010] Figure 4 is a rear view schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0011] Figure 5 is an overall disassembled schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 6 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 7 is another simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of metal traces of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 9 is Figure 5 an enlarged schematic diagram of part V of the electronic device;

[0016] Figure 10 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 11 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 12 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 13 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 14 is a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 15 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 16 is Figure 15 an enlarged schematic diagram of part X of the electronic device;

[0023] Figure 17It is a schematic diagram of the antenna arrangement of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 18 It is another schematic diagram of the antenna arrangement of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "thickness" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0027] It can be understood that in the conventional technical solutions, the GPS antenna in the L5 frequency band is arranged on the metal frame of the electronic device, or on the main board, circuit board, or bracket of the electronic device. The conventional GPS antenna structure in the L5 frequency band on the metal frame enables the GPS antenna in the L5 frequency band to obtain relatively good antenna efficiency, but it will occupy a relatively large antenna setting area, bringing an increase in the difficulty of the structural arrangement of other important communication antennas such as LTE and WIFI. Especially when the 5G antenna system is more and more applied to electronic devices, the area of the traditional frame of the electronic device available for setting the antenna radiator will become less and less. The conventional GPS antenna in the L5 frequency band is arranged on the main board, circuit board, or bracket, so that the performance of the antenna is limited by the size of the clearance area around the antenna. Since the operating frequency band of the L5 frequency band antenna is very low, compared with the L1 frequency band antenna, the L5 frequency band antenna requires a larger antenna clearance area. As electronic devices become thinner and lighter, the antenna clearance area of the L5 frequency band is restricted not to be too large. Therefore, the efficiency of arranging the radiator of the L5 frequency band antenna on the main board, circuit board, or bracket is often very low, usually not exceeding -15 dB. Therefore, in order to improve the electronic device to meet both the requirements of multi-antenna arrangement and the requirements of increasing the antenna clearance area, it is necessary to set the antenna radiator on the structure outside the frame, main board, circuit board, and bracket in the electronic device.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3, this application provides an electronic device 100, which includes a rear cover 10, a camera decorative part 20 embedded in the rear cover 10, and a first antenna module 30 fixed to the inner side of the rear cover 10. The first antenna module 30 is electrically connected to the camera decorative part 20 to feed power to the camera decorative part 20, so that the camera decorative part 20 radiates antenna signals.

[0029] It can be understood that the electronic device 100 can be a device such as a mobile phone, a laptop computer, or a tablet computer. The first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative part 20 form an antenna, and this antenna can be any one or a combination of a GPS antenna, a 5G antenna, a WIFI antenna, an NFC antenna, and a Bluetooth antenna.

[0030] By electrically connecting the camera decorative part 20 and the first antenna module 30, the camera decorative part 20 can receive the power feed from the first antenna module 30, so that the camera decorative part 20 can radiate antenna signals, making full use of the structural components of the electronic device 100, ensuring an increase in the clearance area of the antenna, and improving the antenna efficiency.

[0031] In this embodiment, the rear cover 10 serves as a protective structure on the back of the electronic device 100. The rear cover 10 protects the internal components of the electronic device 100. The rear cover 10 has a top short side 11 and a bottom short side 12 opposite to the top short side 11, and two long sides 13 connected between the top short side 11 and the bottom short side 12. The top short side 11 is the edge at the top when the electronic device 100 is held vertically. The bottom short side 12 is the edge at the bottom when the electronic device 100 is held vertically.

[0032] As an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is a mobile phone, the top short side 11 can be adjacent to the earpiece of the electronic device 100. The bottom short side 12 can be adjacent to the power interface or the audio interface of the electronic device 100. The two long sides 13 can be respectively adjacent to the power button and the volume adjustment button of the electronic device 100.

[0033] The rear cover 10 has an outer surface 14 and an inner surface 15 opposite to the outer surface 14. The outer surface 14 forms the back of the electronic device 100 that can face the user. The space of the electronic device 100 adjacent to the inner surface 15 forms the inner space of the rear cover 10. The first antenna module 30 is fixed to the inner side of the rear cover 10, that is, the first antenna module 30 is fixed relative to the rear cover 10 and adjacent to the inner surface 15 of the rear cover 10.

[0034] Optionally, the rear cover 10 is a glass rear cover 10. Since the rear cover 10 is made of a non-metallic material, a relatively large clearance area can be provided for the camera decoration member 20, improving the antenna efficiency of the camera decoration member 20.

[0035] Optionally, the rear cover 10 is a ceramic rear cover 10. In addition to improving the antenna efficiency of the camera decoration member 20, the rear cover 10 can also increase the structural stability and ensure the safety of the electronic device 100.

[0036] Optionally, the rear cover 10 is a plastic rear cover 10. The rear cover 10 provides a relatively large antenna clearance area for the camera decoration member 20, and the rear cover 10 is easy to manufacture, reducing the production cost.

[0037] Optionally, the rear cover 10 is a metal rear cover 10, enhancing the back appearance performance of the electronic device 100 and improving the metallic texture of the appearance of the electronic device 100. The rear cover 10 is isolated from the camera decoration member 20 by an insulating material, and the insulating material forms the antenna clearance area of the camera decoration member 20 to ensure that the camera decoration member 20 can effectively radiate antenna signals.

[0038] In this embodiment, the camera decoration member 20 penetrates through the outer surface 14 and the inner surface 15 of the rear cover 10. The camera decoration member 20 is provided with a top that protrudes relative to the outer surface 14 or is flush with the outer surface 14. The top constitutes a structure for decorating the camera module on the back of the electronic device 100, so as to increase the position recognition of the camera module of the electronic device 100 and improve the back appearance performance of the electronic device 100. The camera decoration is also provided with a bottom that protrudes relative to the inner surface 15 or is flush with the inner surface 15. The bottom is electrically connected to the first antenna module 30. The camera decoration member 20 can cover, protect, and block light for the camera module of the electronic device 100 to ensure the performance of the electronic device 100 for effective photographing using the camera module. The camera decoration member 20 is embedded in the rear cover 10 and can function as an antenna radiator to generate resonance signals. The camera decoration member 20 can obtain a relatively large antenna clearance area, so that the antenna efficiency of the camera decoration member 20 is -9 dB to -10 dB, greatly improving the antenna efficiency.

[0039] Optionally, the camera decoration member 20 is embedded between the included angle of the short side 11 and the long side 13 of the top. For example, the camera decoration member 20 is embedded between the short side 11 of the top and the long side 13 adjacent to the power button.

[0040] Optionally, the camera decorative member 20 is adjacent to the top short side 11 and is located at a position between the two long sides 13.

[0041] Optionally, the camera decorative member 20 is a full-metal member, so as to increase the area where the camera decorative member 20 can radiate antenna signals.

[0042] Optionally, the camera decorative member 20 is an integrally formed structural member of a metal part and a non-metal part, so as to reduce the cost of the camera decorative member 20.

[0043] Specifically, the camera decorative member 20 is a decorative member of a multi-camera module. The camera decorative member 20 has a long decorative edge 21 parallel to the long side 13 and two short decorative edges 22 substantially parallel to the top short side 11. The two long decorative edges 21 and the two short decorative members together form the peripheral side of the camera decorative member 20, so that the outer shape of the camera decorative member 20 is generally in an oval track shape.

[0044] Optionally, the resonant frequency band of the camera decorative member 20 is a single frequency band, and the resonant frequency band of the camera decorative member 20 is 1.17 GHz ± 5 MHz, so that the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20 form a GPS antenna, and the camera decorative member 20 can meet the communication requirements of the L5 frequency band of the GPS antenna. Using the camera decorative member 20 as the radiator of the L5 frequency band GPS antenna enables the L5 frequency band GPS antenna of the electronic device 100 to obtain a larger antenna clearance area, improve the antenna efficiency, and the antenna efficiency can reach -9 dB to -10 dB.

[0045] Optionally, the resonant frequency band of the camera decorative member 20 is 1.575 GHz ± 5 MHz, so that the camera decorative member 20 can meet the communication requirements of the L1 frequency band of the GPS antenna.

[0046] Optionally, the resonant frequency band of the camera decorative member 20 is a multi-frequency band. The camera decorative member 20 can be divided into multiple radiators, and the electronic device 100 includes multiple first antenna modules 30, and the multiple first antenna modules 30 can be respectively electrically connected to the multiple radiators of the camera decorative member 20.

[0047] It can be understood that the first antenna module 20 is integrated on the antenna chip, and the antenna chip is used to electrically connect to the camera decorative member 20 to realize power feeding to the camera decorative member 20.

[0048] Furthermore, the electronic device 100 further includes a main board 40 fixed to the inner side of the rear cover 10, and the first antenna module 30 is disposed on the main board 40.

[0049] In this embodiment, the main board 40 is adjacent to the inner surface 15 of the rear cover 10. The main board 40 is provided with a processor and a conductive circuit electrically connected to the first antenna module 30. The processor is electrically connected to the first antenna module 30 via the conductive circuit to enable the processor to transmit and receive electrical signals with the first antenna module 30 via the conductive circuit, so that the first antenna module 30 can effectively communicate with the antenna formed by the camera decorative member 20. The main board 40 is also provided with functional devices such as a memory, a sensor, a radio frequency device, a circuit board connector, and various electronic components.

[0050] Optionally, the first antenna module 30 is disposed on the side of the main board 40 facing the rear cover 10, reducing the distance between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20, which facilitates the electrical connection between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20.

[0051] Optionally, the first antenna module 30 is disposed on the side of the main board 40 away from the rear cover 10. The main board 40 can be provided with a conductive member connecting the first antenna module 30. The conductive member extends from the side of the main board 40 away from the rear cover 10 to the side facing the rear cover 10 to facilitate the electrical connection of the camera decorative member 20 by using the conductive member. The first antenna module 30 is disposed on the side of the main board 40 away from the rear cover 10, making full use of the layout area of the main board 40 and optimizing the internal structure of the electronic device 100.

[0052] It can be understood that disposing the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40 enables the first antenna module 30 to be directly electrically connected to the processor of the main board 40 via a conductive circuit, which facilitates the effective transmission and reception of electrical signals between the first antenna module 30 and the processor. Disposing the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40 realizes the integration of the first antenna module 30 and the processor on the main board 40, which facilitates the manufacture of the first antenna module 30 and increases the compactness of the internal structure of the electronic device 100.

[0053] In another embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, and Figure 1The illustrated embodiments are substantially the same. The difference is that the electronic device 100 is provided with a camera telescopic structure 101, and the rear cover 10 and the camera decorative member 20 are disposed on the camera telescopic structure 101. The electronic device 100 further includes a circuit board 102 disposed on the camera telescopic structure 101, and the first antenna module 30 is disposed on the circuit board 102. The electronic device 100 is provided with a device body 103 that can move relative to the rear cover 10 and the camera decorative member 20, and the device body 103 is provided with a main board 40. The main board 40 is electrically connected to the circuit board 102 via a flexible circuit board. That is, both the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30 are telescopic relative to the main board 40, and the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30 are electrically connected to the main board 40 via the circuit board 102 and the flexible circuit board, so that the camera decorative member 20 can effectively radiate antenna signals.

[0054] Further, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the electronic device 100 further includes a pressing plate bracket 50. The pressing plate bracket 50 presses and covers the main board 40 and is located between the rear cover 10 and the main board 40. The pressing plate bracket 50 is provided with a metal trace 60 electrically connected to the first antenna module 30, and the camera decorative member 20 is electrically connected to the metal trace 60.

[0055] In this embodiment, the pressing plate bracket 50 presses and covers each component on the main board 40, making each component on the main board 40 more stable. For example, the pressing plate bracket 50 can press and cover the board-to-board connector on the main board 40, and the pressing cover bracket can press and cover the plug-in components on the main board 40. The pressing plate bracket 50 can also cover each component on the main board 40 to protect each component on the main board 40. The pressing plate bracket 50 can also cover the first antenna module 30 to protect the first antenna module 30 and prevent the first antenna module 30 from being damaged. The pressing plate bracket 50 is a non-metallic part. The pressing plate bracket 50 provides an insulating environment for each component of the main board 40 and the first antenna module 30, ensuring the safety of each component on the main board 40 and the first antenna module 30.

[0056] Optionally, the pressing plate bracket 50 is made of plastic material, reducing the production cost of the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0057] Optionally, the pressing plate bracket 50 is a ceramic part to increase the rigidity of the pressing plate bracket 50, so that the pressing plate bracket 50 can effectively protect the main board 40 and increase the effective support of the pressing plate bracket 50 for the rear cover 10.

[0058] Optionally, the pressing plate bracket 50 is an integrally formed structural member of a metal part and a non-metal part, so as to facilitate electrically connecting the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20 by using the metal part of the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0059] In this embodiment, the metal trace 60 extends from the side of the pressing plate bracket 50 facing the main board 40 to the side facing the camera decorative member 20. The metal trace 60 can extend on the pressing plate bracket 50 according to a preset route, so that the metal trace 60 can avoid the position where the pressing plate bracket 50 presses the electronic devices on the main board 40, preventing the metal trace 60 from being short-circuited with the electronic devices on the main board 40. The function of the metal trace 60 is to be responsible for transmitting electrical signals between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20, so that the antenna formed by the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20 can normally receive and transmit signals.

[0060] It can be understood that the metal trace 60 is a narrow strip-shaped metal conductive object. By arranging the metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50, it is ensured that most of the area of the pressing plate bracket 50 is a non-metal area, so that the pressing plate bracket 50 can provide an insulating environment and effectively stabilize the various devices on the main board 40. The metal trace 60 conducts electricity for the first antenna module 30 in a targeted manner, and uses the structure of the pressing plate bracket 50 to stack the main board 40, making full use of the layout space on the pressing plate bracket 50, so that the internal structure of the electronic device 100 is compact, and the conductive structure between the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30 is simplified. When assembling the electronic device 100, only need to press the pressing plate bracket 50 on the main board 40, and cover the camera decorative member 20 on the main board 40 along with the rear cover 10, then the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30 are conducted, which is fast and effective, and ensures the conduction performance between the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30.

[0061] Optionally, the metal trace 60 is arranged on the pressing plate bracket 50 by using laser direct structuring technology. The metal trace 60 extends along the surface of the pressing plate bracket 50 to ensure the scratch resistance of the metal trace 60 and ensure the effective conductive performance of the metal trace 60.

[0062] Optionally, the metal trace 60 is formed on the pressing plate bracket 50 by using a metal coating process, so that the metal trace 60 can be formed quickly and simply.

[0063] Optionally, the metal trace 60 is a copper foil circuit formed by screen printing process.

[0064] Optionally, the metal trace 60 is a columnar metal conductor passing through the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 . The pressing plate bracket 50 is provided with through holes 51 with two open ends facing the main board 40 and the camera decorative member 20 respectively. The metal trace 60 passes through the inner wall of the through hole 51. The through hole 51 is generally opposite to the edge of the camera decorative member 20. The extending direction of the through hole 51 is generally perpendicular to the pressing plate bracket 50. The opening diameter of the through hole 51 facing the main board 40 is larger than the opening diameter facing the camera decorative member 20. The part of the metal trace 60 passing through the inner wall of the through hole 51 covers the peripheral side wall of the through hole 51. The metal trace 60 is further provided with a first connection end 61 extending out of the opening end of the through hole 51 facing the outside of the main board 40, and a second connection end 62 extending out of the opening end of the through hole 51 facing the outside of the decorative member. The first connection end 61 and the second connection end 62 extend along the bottom surface and the top surface of the pressing plate bracket 50 respectively. By using one end of the through hole 51 having a larger diameter than the other end, it is convenient for the covering area of the first connection end 61 to be larger than that of the second connection end 62, so as to facilitate the first connection end 61 to connect to the first antenna module 30 of the main board 40 and the second connection end 62 to connect to the edge of the camera decorative member 20.

[0066] Optionally, two through holes 51 are provided on the pressing plate bracket 50, and the metal traces 60 are arranged on the inner walls of the two through holes 51. The two through holes 51 are respectively opposite to two decorative long sides 13 of the camera decorative member 20, or respectively opposite to two decorative short sides.

[0067] Optionally, one through hole 51 is provided on the pressing plate bracket 50, and the one through hole 51 is opposite to one of the decorative long sides 13 of the camera decorative member 20, or opposite to one of the decorative short sides.

[0068] Optionally, more than two through holes 51 are provided on the pressing plate bracket 50, and the metal traces 60 are arranged on the inner walls of the more than two through holes 51. The more than two through holes 51 are arranged equidistantly along the periphery of the camera decorative member 20.

[0069] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9 . The electronic device 100 further includes a conductive elastic sheet 70 fixed to the main board 40. One end of the conductive elastic sheet 70 is electrically connected to the first antenna module 30, and the other end elastically abuts against the metal trace 60 of the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0070] In this embodiment, the conductive elastic sheet 70 is provided with a fixed end 71 and an elastic contact end 72 extending from the fixed end 71. The fixed end 71 is fixed to one end of the main board 40 facing the pressing plate bracket 50, and the elastic contact end 72 elastically contacts the first connection end 61 of the metal trace 60. The conductive elastic sheet 70 serves as the feed conduction device of the first antenna module 30. The conductive elastic sheet 70 is responsible for the electrical signal transmission between the first antenna module 30 and the metal trace 60, and facilitates the metal trace 60 to remain in a conductive state with the conductive elastic sheet 70 after the pressing plate bracket 50 is combined and covered on the main board 40, so as to facilitate the electrical connection between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20. The fixed end 71 is constantly fixed to the main board 40 and is constantly in conduction with the feed signal output end of the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40, so that the first antenna module 30 and the conductive elastic sheet 70 are constantly connected. After the pressing plate bracket 50 and the main board 40 are pressed and covered, the elastic contact end 72 generates elastic deformation under the action of the pressing force of the pressing plate bracket 50, so that the elastic contact end 72 can stably contact the first connection end 61 of the metal trace 60 under the action of the elastic deformation force. By using the relatively large effective covering area of the first connection end 61, the elastic contact end 72 can effectively contact the first connection end 61 of the metal trace 60, avoiding the disconnection between the conductive elastic member and the metal trace 60.

[0071] Optionally, the fixed end 71 of the conductive elastic sheet 70 is welded to the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40, so that the first antenna module 30 and the conductive elastic sheet 70 are firmly connected.

[0072] Optionally, the fixed end 71 of the conductive elastic sheet 70 and the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40 can be inserted and conducted through a jack, so as to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the conductive elastic sheet 70.

[0073] Optionally, the fixed end 71 of the conductive elastic sheet 70 can also be bonded to the first antenna module 30 on the main board 40 through conductive adhesive, so as to facilitate the quick assembly and firmness of the conductive elastic sheet 70 and the main board 40.

[0074] Optionally, an anti-oxidation layer can be coated on the first connection end 61 to avoid oxidation of the first connection end 61 and ensure effective contact between the first connection end 61 and the conductive elastic sheet 70.

[0075] Optionally, a scratch-resistant coating can also be coated on the first connection end 61 to increase the scratch resistance of the first connection end 61 and avoid the elastic contact end 72 scratching the first connection end 61.

[0076] Further, the electronic device 100 further includes an elastic conductive member 80, which is elastically compressed between the pressing plate bracket 50 and the camera decorative member 20, and the camera decorative member 20 is electrically connected to the metal trace 60 through the elastic conductive member 80.

[0077] In this embodiment, the elastic conductive member 80 is assembled between the camera decorative member 20 and the pressing plate bracket 50. One side of the elastic conductive member 80 abuts against the bottom edge of the camera decorative member 20, and the other side abuts against the second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60. The elastic conductive member 80 serves as an electrical conductor between the metal trace 60 and the camera decorative member 20, and is responsible for the electrical signal transmission between the second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60 and the camera decorative member 20. The elastic conductive member 80 has electrical conductivity and can be elastically deformed and compressed under the pressing force, so that the elastic conductive member 80 can tightly abut against the metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50 and tightly abut against the camera decorative member 20. After the camera decorative member 20 is closed on the pressing plate bracket 50 with the rear cover 10, the metal trace 60 can remain in a conductive state with the camera decorative member 20, facilitating the electrical connection between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20 and preventing the conductive elastic member from disconnecting from the metal trace 60. The elastic conductive member 80 can also compensate for the assembly tolerance between the camera decorative member 20 and the pressing plate bracket 50, and keep the elastic conductive member 80 and the metal trace 60 of the camera decorative member 20 and the pressing plate bracket 50 constantly conductive. The elastic conductive member 80 can also buffer the assembly process between the camera decorative member 20 and the second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60 to absorb the assembly force between the camera decorative member 20 and the second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60, prevent the camera decorative member 20 and the second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60 from being scratched and damaged, and ensure the safety of the metal trace 60 and the camera decorative member 20.

[0078] Optionally, the elastic conductive member 80 is a conductive foam, and the elastic conductive member 80 is laminated and compressed between the pressing plate bracket 50 and the camera decorative member 20. The elastic conductive member 80 extends along the decorative long side 21 of the camera decorative member 20 to increase the contact area between the elastic conductive member 80 and the camera decorative member.

[0079] Optionally, the elastic conductive member 80 is a bent metal conductive sheet.

[0080] Optionally, the elastic conductive member 80 is a conductive film.

[0081] Optionally, one end of the elastic conductive member 80 is adhesively bonded to the camera decorative member 20 via a conductive adhesive, and the other end elastically abuts against the metal trace 60 of the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0082] Optionally, one end of the elastic conductive member 80 is adhesively bonded to the metal trace 60 of the pressing plate bracket 50 via a conductive adhesive, and the other end elastically abuts against the edge of the camera decorative member 20.

[0083] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 , and Figure 9 The illustrated embodiment is substantially the same, except that the first antenna module 30 is directly conducted to the camera decorative member 20 via a feeding elastic sheet 90. That is, the electronic device 100 further includes a feeding elastic sheet 90 fixed to the inner side of the rear cover 10. One end of the feeding elastic sheet 90 is electrically connected to the first antenna module 30, and the other end elastically abuts against the camera decorative member 20.

[0084] Specifically, the structure of the feeding elastic sheet 90 is substantially similar to the structure of the conductive elastic sheet 70. The feeding elastic sheet 90 serves as a feeding signal transmission device for the first antenna module 30. One end of the feeding elastic sheet 90 is fixed to the main board 40 and is conducted to the first antenna module 30, and the other end directly elastically abuts against the edge of the camera decorative member 20. The pressing plate bracket 50 is provided with a through hole, and the feeding elastic sheet 90 passes through the through hole of the pressing plate bracket 50 and elastically abuts against the camera decorative member 20. Using the feeding elastic sheet 90 to replace the conductive elastic sheet 70, the metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50, and the elastic conductive member 80 makes the connection structure between the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30 simple, facilitating the rapid assembly of the electronic device 100 and reducing the production cost.

[0085] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 , and Figure 9 The illustrated embodiment is substantially the same, except that the first antenna module 30 is electrically connected to the camera decorative member 20 by a coupled feeding method. A coupling device is provided between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20. The coupling device can normally ensure the transmission of the feeding signal of the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20, and the coupling device can form a capacitor device. The coupling device can block high-level signals and allow low-level signals to pass through, that is, to avoid the direct connection between the camera decorative member 20 and the first antenna module 30, so that the camera decorative member 20 can receive the low-level signal of the first antenna module 30 and be disconnected from the high-level signal on the main board 40, preventing the high-level signal on the main board 40 from being transmitted to the camera decorative member 20, that is, preventing the user from getting an electric shock when touching the camera decorative member 20.

[0086] Optionally, a first metal member 91 electrically connected to the first antenna module 30 is fixed to one side of the main board 40 facing the pressing plate bracket 50, and a second metal member 92 electrically connected to the camera decorative member 20 is fixed to one side of the camera decorative member 20 facing the pressing plate bracket 50. The first metal member 91 and the second metal member 92 are coupled to each other to achieve a coupled feeding connection between the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20. The first metal member 91 and the second metal member 92 pass through the pressing plate bracket 50 and are coupled to each other.

[0087] Optionally, as Figure 12 shown, a first metal member 91 electrically connected to the first antenna module 30 is fixed to one side of the main board 40 facing the pressing plate bracket 50. The first metal member 91 is coupled to a first connection end 61 of a metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50. A second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60 is connected to the camera decorative member 20 via the elastic conductive member 80.

[0088] Optionally, as Figure 13 shown, a second metal member 92 electrically connected to the camera decorative member 20 is fixed to one side of the camera decorative member 20 facing the pressing plate bracket 50. The second metal member 92 is coupled to a second connection end 62 of the metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50. A first connection end 61 of the metal trace 60 is connected to the first antenna module 30 via the conductive elastic sheet 70.

[0089] Optionally, as Figure 14 shown, a first metal member 91 electrically connected to the first antenna module 30 is fixed to one side of the main board 40 facing the pressing plate bracket 50, and a second metal member 92 electrically connected to the camera decorative member 20 is fixed to one side of the camera decorative member 20 facing the pressing plate bracket 50. The first metal member 91 and the second metal member 92 are respectively coupled to a first connection end 61 and a second connection end 62 of a metal trace 60 on the pressing plate bracket 50.

[0090] Further, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 15 and Figure 16 simultaneously. The electronic device 100 further includes a ground electrode 110 fixed to the inside of the rear cover 10. A grounding portion 29 is provided on one side of the camera decorative member 20 facing the first antenna module 30. The grounding portion 29 is electrically connected to the ground electrode 110.

[0091] In this embodiment, the grounding portion 29 is electrically connected to the ground electrode 110, so that the camera decorative member 20 is grounded, thereby preventing the camera decorative member 20 from generating static electricity and avoiding electric shock when a user touches the camera decorative member 20.

[0092] Optionally, the grounding portion 29 is disposed at the top short side 11 of the camera decorative member 20 adjacent to the rear cover 10, so that the distance from the grounding portion 29 to the connection point of the elastic conductive member 80 on the camera decorative member 20 is relatively far, increasing the path length of the camera decorative member 20.

[0093] Optionally, the grounding portion 29 is disposed at a position on the camera decorative member 20 away from the top short side 11 of the rear cover 10.

[0094] Optionally, the grounding portion 29 is disposed at one of the decorative long sides 13 of the camera decorative member 20.

[0095] Optionally, the grounding portion 29 is directly connected to the ground electrode 110 to ensure effective conduction between the camera decorative member and the ground electrode 110.

[0096] Specifically, the electronic device 100 further includes a grounding spring piece 120 fixedly connected to the grounding portion 29, and the grounding spring piece 120 is electrically connected to the ground electrode 110. One end of the grounding spring piece 120 away from the grounding portion 29 elastically abuts against the ground electrode 110. The grounding spring piece 120 passes through the pressing plate bracket 50 and is connected to the ground electrode 110, so as to simplify the grounding structure of the camera decorative member 20.

[0097] Optionally, the grounding portion 29 is coupled to the ground electrode 110 to simplify the connection structure between the camera decorative member 20 and the ground electrode.

[0098] Optionally, the ground electrode 110 is disposed on the main board 40, which facilitates grounding of the camera decorative member 20 through the main board 40.

[0099] Optionally, the ground electrode 110 is disposed on a circuit board 102 connected to the main board 40 through a flexible circuit board 102, which facilitates relative movement of the camera decorative member 20 with respect to the main board 40.

[0100] Further, please refer to Figure 17 , the first antenna module 30 is provided with a feed power source 31 and a matching circuit 32 electrically connecting the feed power source 31 and the metal trace 60.

[0101] In this embodiment, the matching circuit 32 functions to adjust the antenna length and impedance matching. The matching circuit 32 needs to be determined according to the Smith chart of the antenna. The matching circuit 32 is formed by connecting at least one capacitor and / or at least one inductor in combination. The matching circuit 32 is connected to the feed power source 31 through a conductive line.

[0102] Optionally, the matching circuit 32 and the feeding power source 31 are disposed on the main board 40, and one end of the matching circuit 32 far from the feeding power source 31 is connected to the conductive elastic piece 70.

[0103] Optionally, the matching circuit 32 is provided with a capacitor connected in series with the feeding power source 31 and the metal trace 60 and an inductor connected in parallel with the capacitor.

[0104] Optionally, the matching circuit 32 is provided with an inductor connected in series with the feeding power source 31 and the metal trace 60 and a capacitor connected in parallel with the inductor.

[0105] Optionally, the matching circuit 32 is provided with an inductor and a capacitor connected in series with the feeding power source 31 and the metal trace 60.

[0106] Further, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the electronic device 100 further includes a middle frame 130 covered with the back cover 10 and a camera module 140 fixed to the middle frame 130. The camera decoration 20 is provided with a camera hole 24, and the camera hole 24 is directly opposite to the camera module 140.

[0107] In this embodiment, the main board 40 is fixed to the middle frame 130, and the back cover 10 is covered with the middle frame 130. The camera module 140 is fixed on one side of the main board 40 facing the pressing plate bracket 50. The camera module 140 is a rear camera. The camera module 140 obtains light through the camera hole 24. The camera decoration 20 covers the camera module 140 and provides effective protection for the camera module 140.

[0108] Specifically, the electronic device 100 is provided with a plurality of the camera modules 140, and the plurality of camera modules 140 are arranged along a direction parallel to the long side 13 of the back cover 10. The camera decoration 20 is provided with a plurality of the camera holes 24. The electronic device 100 is further provided with a frame bracket 150 fixed to the peripheral side of the plurality of camera modules 140, and the frame bracket 150 stabilizes the plurality of camera modules 140.

[0109] Further, the camera decoration 20 includes a metal frame 25 and a metal plate member 26 fixed to the inner side of the metal frame 25. The camera hole 24 is provided in the metal plate member 26. A fixing groove is formed between the metal frame 25 and the metal plate member 26. The electronic device 100 further includes a camera lens 160 fixed to the fixing groove, and the first antenna module 30 is electrically connected to the metal frame 25.

[0110] In this embodiment, the metal plate member 26 and the metal frame 25 are integrally formed. The metal frame 25 forms the peripheral structure of the camera decorative member 20. The top of the camera decorative member 20 is disposed on the metal frame 25. The metal frame 25 may protrude relative to the outer surface 14 of the rear cover 10 or be flush with the outer surface 14 of the rear cover 10. The metal plate member 26 bears the camera lens 160 to increase the stability between the camera decorative member 20 and the camera lens 160. The elastic conductive member 80 elastically abuts against the bottom of the metal frame 25 to electrically connect the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20.

[0111] Specifically, the rear cover 10 is provided with a mounting hole 19. The camera decorative member 20 is provided with a fixing portion 27 embedded in the mounting hole 19 and a skirt 28 extending from the periphery of the fixing portion 27 to the inner side of the rear cover 10. The skirt 28 is provided with a feeding point, and the first antenna module 30 is electrically connected to the feeding point. The fixing portion 27 forms the bottom of the metal frame 25. The bottom of the metal frame 25 protrudes relative to the inner surface 15. The skirt 28 extends while being attached to the inner surface 15 to increase the stability between the camera decorative member 20 and the rear cover 10.

[0112] The electronic device 100 further includes a light-transmitting cover plate 170 covering the middle frame 130 and a display screen 180 fixed between the light-transmitting cover plate 170 and the middle frame 130. The display screen 180 displays light through the light-transmitting cover plate 170. The light-transmitting cover plate 170 and the rear cover 10 respectively form the front and rear parts of the electronic device 100. The periphery of the rear cover 10 is firmly connected to the periphery of the middle frame 130, so that a cavity for accommodating the main board 40 and the pressing plate bracket 50 is formed between the rear cover 10 and the middle frame 130. There is a gap between the pressing plate bracket 50 and the inner surface of the rear cover 10, and the size of this gap is determined by the assembly tolerance between the rear cover 10 and the pressing plate bracket 50. When the user uses the electronic device 100, the camera decorative member 20 is located at the rear of the electronic device 100, and the camera decorative member 20 can face a relatively open space, so as to increase the antenna clearance area of the camera decorative member 20, improve the utilization rate of the camera decorative member 20, and increase the antenna efficiency of the first antenna module 30 and the camera decorative member 20.

[0113] Further, please refer to Figure 18 The electronic device 100 further includes a second antenna module 190 fixed to the inner side of the rear cover 10. The second antenna module 190 is electrically connected to the edge of the middle frame 130 to generate an antenna signal at the edge of the middle frame 130.

[0114] In this embodiment, the second antenna module 190 is disposed on the main board 40. The second antenna module 190 is provided with a feeding power source and a matching circuit. The middle frame 130 is provided with a top edge 131 adjacent to the top short side 11 and two long edges 132 adjacent to the two long sides. A frame radiator 191 is disposed at the angle between the top short side 11 and the long edge 132 adjacent to the camera decorative member 20. The second antenna module 190 is electrically connected to the frame radiator 191 so that the frame radiator 191 can generate an antenna signal. The second antenna module 190 and the frame radiator 191 form a GPS antenna having an L1 frequency band. That is, the frame radiator 191 can generate an antenna signal with a resonant frequency band of 1.575 GHz ± 5 MHz.

[0115] Optionally, the second antenna module 190 and the frame radiator 191 are directly electrically connected via a feeding elastic sheet.

[0116] Optionally, the second antenna module 190 and the frame radiator 191 are coupled and fed.

[0117] It can be understood that the first antenna module 30 and the second antenna module 190 can be integrated on an antenna chip. The first antenna module 30 and the second antenna module 190 are respectively electrically connected to the camera decorative member 20 and the frame radiator 191 through two different feeding ports on an antenna chip. For example, two different matching circuits are respectively provided for the first antenna module 30 and the second antenna module 190 on an antenna chip, and the first antenna module 30 and the second antenna module 190 are respectively fed to the camera decorative member 30 and the frame radiator 191 through the two different matching circuits. The circuit for realizing the L5 frequency band in an antenna chip plus the matching and filtering circuit between the feeding port of the chip and the camera decorative member 20 can be regarded as the first antenna module 30. Similarly, the circuit for realizing the L1 frequency band in an antenna chip plus the matching and filtering circuit between the feeding port of the chip and the frame radiator 191 can be regarded as the second antenna module 190.

[0118] By electrically connecting the camera decorative member 20 to the first antenna module 30, the camera decorative member 20 can receive the feeding of the first antenna module 30, so that the camera decorative member 20 can radiate an antenna signal, making full use of the structural member of the electronic device 100, ensuring an increase in the clearance area of the antenna, and improving the antenna efficiency.

[0119] The above are the implementation manners of the embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the embodiments of the present application, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements are also regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a rear cover, a ground electrode, a main board fixed to the rear cover, a camera decoration piece embedded in the rear cover, a first antenna module disposed on the main board, and a pressing plate bracket pressing on the main board. The camera decoration piece penetrates through the outer surface and the inner surface of the rear cover. The camera decoration piece is provided with a camera hole for facing the camera module. One side of the camera decoration piece facing the first antenna module is provided with a grounding portion, and the grounding portion is electrically connected to the ground electrode. The grounding portion is disposed at a short side of the top of the rear cover adjacent to the camera decoration piece. The pressing plate bracket is located between the rear cover and the main board, and the pressing plate bracket is used to provide an insulating environment. The pressing plate bracket is provided with through holes with two open ends facing the main board and the camera decoration piece respectively. The through holes are opposite to a decorative short side of the camera decoration piece away from the grounding portion. The pressing plate bracket is provided with a metal trace electrically connected to the first antenna module, and the metal trace passes through the inner wall of the through hole. The camera decoration piece is electrically connected to the metal trace, so that the first antenna module is electrically connected to the camera decoration piece to feed power to the camera decoration piece, and an antenna signal with a resonance frequency band of 1.17 GHz ± 5 MHz is generated on the camera decoration piece.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The metal trace is disposed on the pressing plate bracket by a laser forming technology.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a conductive elastic sheet fixed to the main board. One end of the conductive elastic sheet is electrically connected to the first antenna module, and the other end elastically abuts against the metal trace of the pressing plate bracket.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes an elastic conductive member. The elastic conductive member is elastically compressed between the pressing plate bracket and the camera decoration piece, and the camera decoration piece is electrically connected to the metal trace through the elastic conductive member.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The ground electrode is fixed to the inner side of the rear cover.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein The electronic device further includes a grounding elastic sheet fixedly connected to the grounding portion, and the grounding elastic sheet is electrically connected to the ground electrode.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first antenna module is provided with a power supply and a matching circuit electrically connecting the power supply and the metal trace.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein The matching circuit is provided with a capacitor connected in series with the power supply and the metal trace and an inductor connected in parallel with the capacitor.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The electronic device further includes a middle frame covering the rear cover and a camera module fixed to the middle frame.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a second antenna module fixed to the inner side of the rear cover, and the second antenna module is electrically connected to the edge of the middle frame, so that an antenna signal with a resonance frequency band of 1.575 GHz ± 5 MHz is generated on the edge of the middle frame.

11. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein The camera decoration piece includes a metal frame and a metal plate member fixed to the inner side of the metal frame. The camera hole is disposed on the metal plate member. A fixed groove is formed between the metal frame and the metal plate member. The electronic device further includes a camera lens fixed to the fixed groove. The first antenna module is electrically connected to the metal frame.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The rear cover is provided with mounting holes, and the camera decorative member is provided with a fixing portion embedded in the mounting holes, and a skirt extending from the periphery of the fixing portion to the inner side of the rear cover. The skirt is provided with a feeding point, and the first antenna module is electrically connected to the feeding point.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The resonant frequency band of the camera decorative member is a single frequency band or multiple frequency bands.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The antenna efficiency of the camera decorative member is -9 dB to -10 dB.

15. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a middle frame, a ground electrode, a rear cover covering the middle frame, a camera decorative member embedded in the rear cover, a first antenna module and a second antenna module fixed to the inner side of the rear cover. The camera decorative member penetrates through the outer surface and the inner surface of the rear cover. The camera decorative member is provided with a camera hole for facing the camera module. The second antenna module is electrically connected to the edge of the middle frame to enable the edge of the middle frame to generate an antenna signal with a resonant frequency band of 1.575 GHz ± 5 MHz. One side of the camera decorative member facing the first antenna module is provided with a grounding portion, and the grounding portion is electrically connected to the ground electrode. The grounding portion is arranged at a short side of the top of the camera decorative member adjacent to the rear cover. The first antenna module is electrically connected to the camera decorative member through a metal trace on the inner wall of the through hole. The through hole is opposite to a decorative short side of the camera decorative member away from the grounding portion to feed the camera decorative member, so that the camera decorative member generates an antenna signal with a resonant frequency band of 1.17 GHz ± 5 MHz.

16. The electronic device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a main board fixed between the middle frame and the rear cover and a pressing plate bracket pressing on the main board. The pressing plate bracket is located between the main board and the rear cover. The first antenna module is arranged on the main board. The pressing plate bracket is provided with a metal trace electrically connected to the antenna module. The camera decorative member is electrically connected to the metal trace.

17. The electronic device according to claim 16, wherein The electronic device further includes a conductive elastic sheet fixed to the main board. One end of the conductive elastic sheet is electrically connected to the first antenna module, and the other end elastically abuts against the metal trace of the pressing plate bracket.

18. The electronic device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes an elastic conductive member. The elastic conductive member is elastically compressed between the pressing plate bracket and the camera decorative member. The camera decorative member is electrically connected to the metal trace through the elastic conductive member.

19. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein The electronic device further includes a feeding elastic sheet fixed to the inner side of the rear cover. One end of the feeding elastic sheet is electrically connected to the first antenna module, and the other end elastically abuts against the camera decorative member.

20. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein The first antenna module is coupled and fed to the camera decorative member.

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