Electronic device

By setting up multiple array antennas in the electronic device and adjusting their positions and tilt angles, the coupling problems between antenna components and with other electronic components were solved, achieving stable connection quality and high transmission rates.

CN114520406BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18SHENXUN COMP KUNSHAN +1
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Application Number
CN202011297077.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-11-18
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2040-11-18

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Technical Problem

With the development of wireless communication technology, the number of antenna components has increased. The insufficient internal space of electronic products has led to increased coupling between antenna components and with other electronic components, affecting antenna performance and communication quality.

Method used

Multiple array antennas are installed in the upper cover and base housing of the electronic device. By adjusting the position and tilt angle of the antennas, each array antenna has a beam with a specific axis. The beam direction is dynamically adjusted to accurately point to the base station and avoid signal interruption.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable connection quality and high transmission rate between electronic devices and base stations, and reduces the coupling effects between antenna components and other electronic components.

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Abstract

The present application provides an electronic device, which comprises a host device, a display device, a first array antenna, a second array antenna and a third array antenna; a side of a base shell of the host device has a receiving groove; an upper cover shell of the display device has opposite first and second sides, wherein the first side has a first receiving space and the second side has a second receiving space; the first array antenna is arranged in the receiving groove and has a first beam facing a first axial direction; the second array antenna is arranged in the first receiving space and has a second beam facing a second axial direction; the third array antenna is arranged in the second receiving space and has a third beam facing a third axial direction; the first, second and third axial directions are different from each other. Thus, stable online quality and higher transmission rate are provided.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device that houses multiple array antennas within an upper housing and a base housing. [Background Technology]

[0002] With the rapid development of wireless broadband networks and mobile communication technologies, various electronic products with wireless communication capabilities (such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops) have become widespread, leading to an increase in the number of antenna components as communication technologies evolve. However, while the number of antenna components increases, the internal space of electronic products does not increase accordingly. Furthermore, the distance between antenna components or between antenna components and other electronic components has significantly decreased. This not only exacerbates the coupling between antenna components or with other electronic components but also affects antenna performance and communication quality. This presents designers with several significant new challenges. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] In view of the above, the present invention provides an electronic device comprising: a host device, a display device, a first array of antennas, a second array of antennas, and a third array of antennas; the host device includes a base housing having sides, and the sides having receiving slots; the display device is pivotally connected to the host device and rotates relative to the host device, the display device including an upper cover housing having opposing first and second sides, the first side having a first receiving space, and the second side having a second receiving space; the first array of antennas is disposed within the receiving slot, wherein the first array of antennas has a first beam oriented toward a first axis; the second array of antennas is disposed within the first receiving space, wherein the second array of antennas has a second beam oriented toward a second axis; the third array of antennas is disposed within the second receiving space, wherein the third array of antennas has a third beam oriented toward a third axis; the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are opposite to each other.

[0004] In one embodiment of the present invention, the side also includes a heat dissipation support member disposed in the receiving groove, and the first array of antennas is disposed on the heat dissipation support member.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first side further includes a first heat dissipation support member disposed within a first accommodating space, and a second array of antennas disposed on the first heat dissipation support member. The second side further includes a second heat dissipation support member disposed within a second accommodating space, and a third array of antennas disposed on the second heat dissipation support member.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first array antenna, the second array antenna, and the third array antenna are all millimeter-wave (mmWave) array antennas.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a virtual reference surface is defined above the base housing, and the projection range of the receiving groove on the virtual reference surface partially overlaps with the projection range of the first receiving space on the virtual reference surface.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the base housing further includes a third accommodating space and a heat dissipation component. The heat dissipation component is disposed in the third accommodating space, and the projection range of the third accommodating space on the virtual reference surface partially overlaps with the projection range of the first accommodating space on the virtual reference surface.

[0009] In one embodiment of the invention, the side also includes an air outlet, which is located below the receiving groove and communicates with the third receiving space.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device further includes: a first radio frequency signal processing module, a second radio frequency signal processing module, and a third radio frequency signal processing module; the first radio frequency signal processing module is disposed in the accommodating slot and coupled to a first array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a first radio frequency signal through the first array antenna; the second radio frequency signal processing module is disposed in the first accommodating space and coupled to the second array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a second radio frequency signal through the second array antenna; the third radio frequency signal processing module is disposed in the second accommodating space and coupled to the third array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a third radio frequency signal through the third array antenna.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the host device further includes a substrate disposed within a base housing, and the electronic device further includes a baseband signal processing module disposed on the substrate and coupled to the first radio frequency signal processing module, the second radio frequency signal processing module, and the third radio frequency signal processing module via a first radio frequency signal transmission line, a second radio frequency signal transmission line, and a third radio frequency signal transmission line, respectively. The baseband signal processing module is used to generate a baseband signal, the first radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a first radio frequency signal, the second radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a second radio frequency signal, and the third radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a third radio frequency signal.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a phase control module disposed on a substrate and coupled to a first radio frequency signal processing module, a second radio frequency signal processing module, and a third radio frequency signal processing module via a first signal control line, a second signal control line, and a third signal control line, respectively. The phase control module is used to generate a first phase control signal, a second phase control signal, and a third phase control signal to adjust the beam direction of the first beam, the beam direction of the second beam, and the beam direction of the third beam, respectively.

[0013] The electronic device provided in this invention, by arranging multiple array antennas within a top cover housing and a base housing, and adjusting the placement and tilt angle of each array antenna, ensures that each array antenna has a beam approximately oriented towards a specific axis. Based on the signal quality, signal strength, or both received along this specific axis, the beam direction, tilt angle, or both of the multiple array antennas are adjusted, allowing the multiple array antennas to precisely point towards the base station, thus avoiding signal interruption with the base station. This provides stable connection quality and a high transmission rate between the electronic device and the base station.

[0014] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. To better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it according to the description, and to make the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent, preferred embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. To make the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent, embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in detail. [Attached Image Description]

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of an electronic device illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram illustrating an electronic device when closed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is another partial schematic diagram illustrating the electronic device when closed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a beam diagram of the first array of antennas illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a beam diagram of the second array of antennas illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a beam diagram of the third array of antennas illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first array of antennas deviating from the fourth axis according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the second array antennas deviating from the fourth axis when the electronic device is closed, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the third array antenna deviating from the fourth axis when the electronic device is closed, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the component configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0026] In some wireless communication systems (e.g., millimeter-wave communication systems), multiple antennas can be used between the base station and the user device (e.g., a laptop computer) to transmit or receive signals. The electronic device provided in this embodiment of the invention can be applied to electronic devices (e.g., laptop computers) with wireless communication capabilities.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment includes a host device 10 and a display device 20. The host device 10 includes a base housing 11, wherein the base housing 11 has a side 111, and the side 111 has a receiving groove 112 for accommodating electronic components. The display device 20 is pivotally connected to the host device 10, so that the display device 20 can rotate or rotate relative to the host device 10, thereby putting the electronic device 1 in an open or closed state. The display device 20 includes a top cover housing 21, wherein the top cover housing 21 has opposing first sides 121 and second sides 122, the first side 121 has a first receiving space HS1 for accommodating electronic components, and the second side 122 has a second receiving space HS2 for accommodating electronic components.

[0028] Electronic device 1 also includes a first array antenna 31, a second array antenna 32, and a third array antenna 33. The first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 are preferably millimeter-wave array antennas, such as a 1x4 millimeter-wave array antenna (comprising four antenna components of the same structure and size, such as a patch antenna), used to transmit (i.e., transmit) or receive radio waves. The radio waves generated by the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 can be beam-scanned in a specific direction along a selected axis (e.g., X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis) through phase control to detect the direction or location of a nearby base station (not shown) of electronic device 1 at any time.

[0029] For example, if the scanning angle range is ±60 degrees, the beams generated by the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 can cover a communication range of approximately 120 degrees. To continuously detect the location of the base station, the electronic device 1 preferably adjusts the beam directions of the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 in real time based on signal quality (e.g., connection rate), signal strength (e.g., received signal strength indicator), or both, during scanning. This ensures that the array antennas are precisely pointed at the base station, preventing signal interruption. This provides stable connection quality and a high transmission rate between the electronic device 1 and the base station.

[0030] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram illustrating the closed state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is another partial schematic diagram illustrating the closed state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first array antenna 31 is preferably disposed within the receiving slot 112, the second array antenna 32 is preferably disposed within the first receiving space HS1, and the third array antenna 33 is preferably disposed within the second receiving space HS2. A virtual reference surface RP (logically considered a plane) is defined above the base housing 11, which can serve as a reference for the radiating surfaces of the aforementioned array antennas (i.e., the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33). The projection range of the receiving slot 112 onto the virtual reference surface RP partially overlaps with the projection range of the first receiving space HS1 onto the virtual reference surface RP.

[0031] The base housing 11 also includes a third accommodating space HS3 for accommodating various electronic components and a heat dissipation component (e.g., a cooling fan) disposed within the third accommodating space HS3. The projection range of the third accommodating space HS3 on the virtual reference plane RP partially overlaps with the projection range of the first accommodating space HS1 on the virtual reference plane RP.

[0032] The side 111 of the base housing 11 also includes an air outlet 113, which is located below the receiving groove 112 and communicates with the third receiving space HS3. Additionally, the side 111 of the base housing 11 also includes a heat dissipation support 114 disposed within the receiving groove 112. The heat dissipation support 114 supports the first array antennas 31 and dissipates the heat generated by the first array antennas 31 during operation. Preferably, the first array antennas 31 are disposed on the heat dissipation support 114 so that the heat from the first array antennas 31 is transferred to the heat dissipation support 114 and dissipated by the heat dissipation support 114, thereby reducing the temperature of the first array antennas 31.

[0033] The first side 121 of the upper cover housing 21 also includes a first heat dissipation support 131 disposed within the first accommodating space HS1, for supporting the second array antenna 32 and dissipating the heat generated by the second array antenna 32 during operation. Preferably, the second array antenna 32 is disposed on the first heat dissipation support 131 so that the heat generated by the second array antenna 32 is transferred to the first heat dissipation support 131 and dissipated by the first heat dissipation support 131, thereby reducing the temperature of the second array antenna 32.

[0034] The second side 122 of the upper cover housing 21 also includes a second heat dissipation support 132 disposed within the second accommodating space HS2, for supporting the third array antenna 33 and dissipating the heat generated by the third array antenna 33 during operation. Preferably, the third array antenna 33 is disposed on the second heat dissipation support 132 so that the heat generated by the third array antenna 33 is transferred to the second heat dissipation support 132, and the second heat dissipation support 132 dissipates the heat, thereby reducing the temperature of the third array antenna 33.

[0035] Please see Figures 5 to 7 As shown, Figure 5 This is a beam diagram of the first array of antennas drawn according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a beam diagram of the second array of antennas drawn according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a beam diagram of the third array antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention. Assuming the main unit 10 of the electronic device 1 is located on the XY plane (defined as the first plane) formed by the X-axis and Y-axis, i.e., the main unit 10 is parallel to the first plane, and the display device 20 is parallel to the XZ plane (defined as the second plane) formed by the X-axis and Z-axis, then the first array antenna 31 has a first beam BM1 generally oriented towards the first axis (i.e., the Z-axis), the second array antenna 32 has a second beam BM2 generally oriented towards the second axis (i.e., the Y-axis), and the third array antenna 33 has a third beam BM3 generally oriented towards the third axis (i.e., the negative Y-axis), wherein the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are different from each other. It should be understood that the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis can be any three selected from the X-axis, the negative X (-X) axis, the Y-axis, the negative Y (-Y) axis, the Z-axis, and the negative Z (-Z) axis.

[0036] The first array antenna 31 is located on the first plane and generates a first beam BM1 at a different angle, which is generally oriented toward the first axis. The first beam BM1 is generally parallel to the YZ plane (defined as the third plane) formed by the Y axis and the Z axis, so that the first array antenna 31 can scan on the first plane and in a direction generally oriented toward the first axis.

[0037] The second array antenna 32 is located on the second plane and generates a second beam BM2 at a different angle, which is generally oriented toward the second axis. The second beam BM2 is generally parallel to the third plane, so that the second array antenna 32 can scan on the second plane and in a direction generally oriented toward the second axis.

[0038] The third array antenna 33 is located on the second plane and generates a third beam BM3 at different angles, which is generally oriented toward the third axis. The third beam BM3 is generally parallel to the third plane, so that the third array antenna 33 can scan on the second plane and in a direction generally oriented toward the third axis.

[0039] Furthermore, the beam direction Da1 of the first beam BM1 has a positive offset angle αa1 (e.g., 60 degrees) with the first normal direction NL1 (defined as perpendicular to the first plane), the offset angle between the beam direction Da2 of the first beam BM1 and the first normal direction NL1 is zero degrees, and the offset angle between the beam direction Da3 of the first beam BM1 and the first normal direction NL1 is negative αa3 (e.g., -60 degrees). In other words, when the scanning angle range of the first array antenna 31 is ±60 degrees, the first array antenna 31 can cover a communication range of 120 degrees.

[0040] The second beam BM2 has a positive offset angle αb1 (e.g., 60 degrees) between its beam direction Db1 and the second normal direction NL2 (defined as perpendicular to the second plane), a zero offset angle between its beam direction Db2 and the second normal direction NL2, and a negative offset angle αb3 (e.g., -60 degrees) between its beam direction Db3 and the second normal direction NL2. In other words, when the scanning angle range of the first array antenna 31 is ±60 degrees, the second array antenna 32 can cover a communication range of 120 degrees.

[0041] The beam direction Dc1 of the third beam BM3 has a positive offset angle αc1 (e.g., 60 degrees) with the third normal direction NL3 (defined as perpendicular to the second plane). The offset angle between the beam direction Dc2 of the third beam BM3 and the third normal direction NL3 is zero degrees, and the offset angle between the beam direction Dc3 of the third beam BM3 and the third normal direction NL3 is a negative offset angle αc3 (e.g., -60 degrees). In other words, when the scanning angle range of the third array antenna 33 is ±60 degrees, the third array antenna 33 can cover a communication range of 120 degrees.

[0042] As described above, the electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention dynamically adjusts the beam directions of the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 based on the signal quality, signal strength, or both received by the first array antenna 31 generally oriented towards the first axis, the second array antenna 32 generally oriented towards the second axis, and the third array antenna 33 generally oriented towards the third axis. This ensures that the first beam BM1, the second beam BM2, and the third beam BM3 are precisely pointed towards the base station, thus avoiding signal interruption. In this way, the electronic device 1 can provide stable connection quality and high transmission rates in a first plane, generally oriented towards the first axis, and in a second plane, generally oriented towards the second and third axes.

[0043] Furthermore, the beams generated by the first array antennas 31, 32, and 33 may be affected by the materials of the electronic device 1 (e.g., circuit boards, electronic components, metal components, mechanical parts), and may be absorbed, reflected, or deflected from their originally predetermined radiation angles by these materials. Therefore, in another embodiment of the present invention, the influence of these materials on the beams is reduced by adjusting the tilt angles of the first array antennas 31, 32, and 33.

[0044] Please see Figures 8 to 10 As shown, Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first array of antennas deviating from the fourth axis according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the deviation of the second array antenna from the fourth axis when the electronic device is closed, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the deviation of the third array antenna from the fourth axis when the electronic device is closed, according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 are deviated from the fourth axis (i.e., the X-axis). Viewed from the second plane, the first array antenna 31 is tilted at a first angle θ1 relative to the base housing 11 and the fourth axis, such that the first beam BM1 of the first array antenna 31 passes above and to the upper left of the host device 10 to transmit or receive signals in the millimeter-wave band. The first angle θ1 is preferably between 30 and 45 degrees. Since most of the first beam BM1 avoids the display device 20, the absorption, reflection, or deviation of the originally predetermined radiation angle by the materials of the display device 20 (e.g., liquid crystal display panel, electronic components, metal components, mechanical parts) is significantly reduced.

[0045] When the electronic device 1 is closed, viewed from the second plane, the second array antenna 32 is tilted at a second angle θ2 relative to the upper cover housing 21 and the fourth axis. This allows the second beam BM2 of the second array antenna 32 to transmit or receive signals in the millimeter-wave band through the rear (i.e., the second axis) and left rear of the display device 20 when the electronic device 1 is open. Preferably, the second angle θ2 is between 30 and 45 degrees. Since most of the second beam BM2 avoids the host device 10 and the display device 20, the absorption, reflection, or deviation of the originally predetermined radiation angle by the materials of the host device 10 and the display device 20 (e.g., liquid crystal display panel, electronic components, metal components, mechanical parts) is greatly reduced.

[0046] When the electronic device 1 is closed, viewed from the second plane, the third array antenna 33 is tilted at a third angle θ3 relative to the upper cover housing 21 and the fourth axis. This allows the third beam BM3 of the third array antenna 33 to transmit or receive signals in the millimeter-wave band through the front (i.e., the third axis) and right front of the display device 20 when the electronic device 1 is open. Preferably, the third angle θ3 is between 30 and 45 degrees. Since most of the third beam BM3 avoids the host device 10, the display device 20, and the user operating the electronic device 1 (not shown in the figure), the absorption, reflection, or deflection of the originally predetermined radiation angle by the materials of the host device 10 and the display device 20 (e.g., liquid crystal display panel, electronic components, metal components, mechanical parts) and the user is greatly reduced.

[0047] In another embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1 further includes a first angle control module (not shown), a second angle control module (not shown), and a third angle control module (not shown) coupled to a processor (not shown), and respectively coupled to a first array antenna 31, a second array antenna 32, and a third array antenna 33, for rotating the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 respectively according to the angle control signal output by the processor, so that the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 are tilted relative to the base housing 11 and the fourth axis by a predetermined angle. In this embodiment, the first angle control module, the second angle control module, and the third angle control module are preferably stepper motors. The processor outputs angle control signals to the angle control modules according to signal quality and / or signal strength. This adjusts the tilt angle of the first array antenna 31, the second array antenna 32, and the third array antenna 33 relative to the base housing 11 and the fourth axis.

[0048] Please see Figure 11 As shown, Figure 11This is a simplified component configuration diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment further includes a first radio frequency (RF) signal processing module 41, a second RF signal processing module 42, and a third RF signal processing module 43. The first RF signal processing module 41 is disposed within a receiving slot 112 and coupled to a first array antenna 31, for transmitting or receiving a first RF signal through the first array antenna 31. The second RF signal processing module 42 is disposed within a first receiving space HS1 and coupled to the second array antenna 32, for transmitting or receiving a second RF signal through the second array antenna 32. The third RF signal processing module 43 is disposed within a second receiving space HS2 and coupled to the third array antenna 33, for transmitting or receiving a third RF signal through the third array antenna 33. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned RF signal processing modules include an antenna switch, a filter, a low-noise input amplifier, a power amplifier, a phase shifter, and an RF transceiver. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first RF signal processing module 41 and the first array antenna 31 can be integrated into one module. The second RF signal processing module 42 and the second array antenna 32 can be integrated into one module. The third radio frequency signal processing module 43 and the third array antenna 33 can be integrated into one module.

[0049] The host device 10 provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes a substrate 50 (e.g., a printed circuit board) disposed within a base housing 11. The electronic device 1 also includes a baseband signal processing module 60 for generating baseband signals (i.e., digital signals), and is disposed on the substrate 50. Preferably, the baseband signal processing module 60 is coupled to a first radio frequency (RF) signal processing module 41, a second RF signal processing module 42, and a third RF signal processing module 43 via a first RF signal transmission line, a second RF signal transmission line, and a third RF signal transmission line, respectively. More specifically, the first RF signal processing module 41 receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a first RF signal, the second RF signal processing module 42 receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a second RF signal, and the third RF signal processing module 43 receives and processes the baseband signal to generate a third RF signal.

[0050] The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes a phase control module 70 disposed on a substrate 50. Preferably, the phase control module 70 is coupled to a first radio frequency signal processing module 41, a second radio frequency signal processing module 42, and a third radio frequency signal processing module 43 via a first signal control line, a second signal control line, and a third signal control line, respectively. The phase control module 70 generates a first phase control signal, a second phase control signal, and a third phase control signal to adjust the beam direction of the first beam BM1, the second beam BM2, and the third beam BM3, respectively. Furthermore, the phase control module 40 transmits a control signal to the first radio frequency signal processing module 41 via the first signal control line to control the phase shift of the phase shifter in the first radio frequency signal processing module 41, thereby changing the phase of the feed signal of the first array antenna 31 and adjusting the beam direction of the first beam BM1. This achieves the function of scanning back and forth along a first axis at a predetermined scanning angle (e.g., ±60 degrees), allowing the first beam BM1 to cover a range of 120 degrees. Similarly, the phase control module 70 can use the control method described above to adjust the beam direction of the second beam BM2 and the third beam BM3, which will not be elaborated here.

[0051] In summary, the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present invention, by arranging multiple array antennas within the upper cover housing and the base housing, and adjusting the placement and tilt angle of each array antenna, ensures that each array antenna has a beam approximately oriented towards a specific axis. Based on the signal quality, signal strength, or both received along the specific axis, the beam direction, tilt angle, or both of the multiple array antennas are adjusted, allowing the multiple array antennas to accurately point towards the base station, thus avoiding signal interruption with the base station. This provides stable connection quality and a high transmission rate between the electronic device and the base station.

[0052] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A main unit includes a base housing having a side edge and a receiving groove. A display device is pivotally connected to a host device and rotates relative to the host device. The display device includes a top cover housing, wherein the top cover housing has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the first side having a first receiving space and the second side having a second receiving space. A first array of antennas is disposed within the receiving slot, wherein the first array of antennas has a first beam oriented toward a first axis; A second array of antennas is disposed within the first accommodating space, wherein the second array of antennas has a second beam oriented toward a second axis; A third array of antennas is disposed within the second accommodating space, wherein the third array of antennas has a third beam oriented toward a third axis; The first axial direction, the second axial direction, and the third axial direction are different from each other.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The side also includes a heat dissipation support member, which is disposed in the receiving groove, and the first array of antennas is disposed on the heat dissipation support member.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first side also includes a first heat dissipation support member disposed within the first accommodating space, and the second array antennas disposed on the first heat dissipation support member. The second side also includes a second heat dissipation support member disposed within the second accommodating space, and the third array antennas disposed on the second heat dissipation support member.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first array antenna, the second array antenna, and the third array antenna are all millimeter-wave array antennas.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, A virtual reference surface is defined above the base housing, and the projection range of the receiving slot on the virtual reference surface partially overlaps with the projection range of the first receiving space on the virtual reference surface.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The base housing also includes a third accommodating space and a heat dissipation component, which is disposed in the third accommodating space. The projection range of the third accommodating space on the virtual reference surface partially overlaps with the projection range of the first accommodating space on the virtual reference surface.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The side also includes an air outlet located below the receiving slot and communicating with the third receiving space.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes: A first radio frequency signal processing module is disposed in the receiving slot and coupled to the first array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a first radio frequency signal through the first array antenna; A second radio frequency signal processing module is disposed within the first accommodating space and coupled to the second array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a second radio frequency signal through the second array antenna; A third radio frequency signal processing module is disposed within the second accommodating space and coupled to the third array antenna, for transmitting or receiving a third radio frequency signal through the third array antenna.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The host device also includes a substrate disposed within the base housing. The electronic device further includes a baseband signal processing module disposed on the substrate and coupled to the first, second, and third radio frequency signal processing modules via a first, second, and third radio frequency signal transmission lines, respectively. The baseband signal processing module generates a baseband signal. The first radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate the first radio frequency signal. The second radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate the second radio frequency signal. The third radio frequency signal processing module receives and processes the baseband signal to generate the third radio frequency signal.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a phase control module disposed on the substrate and coupled to the first radio frequency signal processing module, the second radio frequency signal processing module, and the third radio frequency signal processing module via a first signal control line, a second signal control line, and a third signal control line, respectively. The phase control module is used to generate a first phase control signal, a second phase control signal, and a third phase control signal to adjust the beam direction of the first beam, the beam direction of the second beam, and the beam direction of the third beam, respectively.

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