Antenna and electronic device including the same

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing including a first side and a second side facing in an opposite direction and a first lateral member surrounding a first space between the first side and the second side, a second housing foldably connected to the first housing by a hinge and including a third side facing in the same direction as the first side in an unfolded state, a fourth side facing in an opposite direction to the third side, and a second lateral member surrounding a second space between the third side and the fourth side, a first bendable display extending from the first side to at least a portion of the third side, a second display visible through the fourth side and including a conductive plate on a rear surface thereof, an antenna disposed in the second housing, a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the antenna by a first electrical path at a first point in the second space, and at least one conductive connection member disposed in the second space and connected to a ground. The conductive plate is electrically connected to the ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point by the at least one conductive connection member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an antenna and an electronic device including the antenna. Background Technology

[0002] As the functional differences between electronic devices from each manufacturer have significantly narrowed, and to meet consumer purchasing demands, electronic devices are becoming increasingly thinner. Developments are underway to enhance the design aspects of electronic devices and differentiate their functional components. As part of this trend, electronic devices may include at least one antenna, which is intended to provide communication between its components, and developments are underway to enable electronic devices to exhibit superior radiation performance through structural modifications to said at least one antenna. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] The size and number of antennas used (installed) in portable electronic devices (mobile electronic devices, portable terminals, or mobile terminals) can be determined based on the frequency, bandwidth, and / or type of each service. For example, low-frequency bands of approximately 700 MHz to 900 MHz, mid-frequency bands of approximately 1700 MHz to 2100 MHz, high-frequency bands of approximately 2300 MHz to 2700 MHz, or high-frequency bands of approximately 3 GHz to 300 GHz (e.g., fifth-generation (5G) New Radio (NR)) can be used as primary communication bands. As other examples, various wireless communication services (e.g., Bluetooth (BT), Global Positioning System (GPS), or Wi-Fi) can be used. To support the aforementioned communication bands, multiple antennas are required, but electronic devices may have limited antenna volume space. To overcome this problem, service bands that are similar to each other in terms of frequency band can be grouped together and designed to be divided into several antennas.

[0005] For example, antennas can operate in various frequency bands, such as second-generation (2G) bands (e.g., GSM 850, Extended Global System for Mobile Communications (EGSM), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Process Control Systems (PCS)), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) bands (e.g., B1, B2, B5, and B8), Long Term Evolution (LTE) bands (e.g., B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B38, B39, B40, and B41) and / or sub-6 bands (e.g., n77, n78, and n79). When these antennas are individually implemented to operate in all frequency bands supported by the electronic device, it may be difficult to meet service provider specifications, meet specific absorption rate (SAR) standards, minimize the impact on the human body, etc. Therefore, an antenna can be implemented to operate in multiple frequency bands.

[0006] The electronic device may include a foldable electronic device comprising a first housing and a second housing foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge. The foldable housing may include a first display (e.g., a flexible display) configured for use in an unfolded state and supported from the first housing by at least a portion of the second housing via the hinge. The foldable housing may include a second display (e.g., a sub-display) used in a folded state and disposed on the first or second housing facing in the opposite direction to the first display. The foldable electronic device may include an antenna disposed within the interior space of the first and / or second housing or utilizing at least a portion of the conductive side surfaces of the first and / or second housings.

[0007] However, when the antenna is positioned between and / or near the first and second displays, the first or second display may experience a null point, and the antenna's radiation performance may be reduced. Similarly, in rollable (e.g., sliding) electronic devices, the antenna's radiation performance may be reduced when the antenna is positioned between and / or near the curved areas of the flexible display.

[0008] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna and an electronic device including the antenna may be provided, the antenna being configured to exhibit excellent radiation performance even when placed around a display.

[0009] Solution to the problem

[0010] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a first housing including a first surface, a second surface facing a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first lateral member surrounding a first space between the first and second surfaces; a second housing foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge and including a third and fourth surface and a second lateral member surrounding a second space between the third and fourth surfaces, wherein, in an unfolded state, the third and fourth surfaces face the same direction as the first surface and the opposite direction to the first surface, respectively; a first display extending from the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface and configured to be flexible; a second display configured to be externally visible through the fourth surface and including a conductive plate on its rear surface; an antenna disposed in the second housing; a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the antenna at a first point in the second space via a first electrical path; and at least one conductive connection member disposed in the second space and electrically connected to ground. The conductive plate can be electrically connected to ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point via the conductive connection member.

[0011] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a housing including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface; a first display disposed within an interior space of the housing to be visible from the outside through the first surface; a second display at least partially overlapping the first display when viewed from above, the second display including a conductive plate on its rear surface and configured to be visible from the outside through the second surface; an antenna disposed in and / or near the overlapping space between the first and second displays; a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the antenna at a first point in the interior space via a first electrical path; and at least one conductive connecting member disposed within the interior space of the housing and connected to ground. The conductive plate may be electrically connected to ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point via the at least one conductive connecting member.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the invention

[0013] The antenna structure according to embodiments of the present disclosure can help overcome performance degradation, generate additional resonance, or mitigate the null region of the antenna through an electrical connection between the conductive plate of the display and the conductive structure, which serves as a common ground at a predetermined distance from the feed location of the antenna located near the display.

[0014] In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly recognized through this disclosure may be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In conjunction with the description in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar parts may be represented by the same or similar reference numerals.

[0016] Figure 1This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2a This is a view showing an electronic device 200 in its unfolded stage according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2b This illustrates a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2a A view of the electronic device 200.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of a second display 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a view illustrating the configuration of an electronic device including an antenna according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 6a This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 5 A view of the antenna arrangement structure in region 6.

[0023] Figure 6b The electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure is along Figure 6a A partial sectional view taken from line 6b-6b.

[0024] Figure 7a and Figure 7b The diagrams comparatively illustrate the radiation patterns of antennas depending on whether there is an electrical connection between the conductive plate and the conductive structure of the display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 8a This is a view that comparatively illustrates different contact areas between the conductive plate and the conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8b This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to the contact area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 9a These are views that comparatively illustrate different contact positions between the conductive plate and conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 9b This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to location according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 10a These are views that comparatively illustrate different numbers of contacts between the conductive plate and conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 10bThis is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to location according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 10c This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 11a This is a view showing an antenna arrangement structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 11b The electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure is along Figure 6a A partial sectional view taken from line 11b-11b.

[0031] Figure 11c This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 11a A view of the configuration of the variable circuit.

[0032] Figure 11d The graphs show the frequency characteristics of the antenna obtained by the variable circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 12a and Figure 12b These are front perspective views showing electronic devices in both closed and open states according to various embodiments.

[0034] Figure 13a and Figure 13b These are front perspective views showing electronic devices in both closed and open states according to various embodiments.

[0035] Figure 14 Electronic devices according to various embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 12b The sectional view taken from line 14-14.

[0036] Figure 15a and Figure 15b The various embodiments according to this disclosure are shown comparatively. Figure 14 A diagram showing the radiation pattern of an antenna that indicates whether there is an electrical connection between the conductive plate and the substrate ground of the display.

[0037] Figure 16a This is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 16b This is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 17 Electronic devices according to various embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 16a The sectional view taken from line 17-17. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connector 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connector 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160) 11.

[0041] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the result data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0042] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 1011 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware architecture dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0043] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0044] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0045] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0046] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0047] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0048] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0049] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0050] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0051] Connection end 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0052] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0053] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0054] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0055] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0056] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) that are separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0057] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0058] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0059] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 may form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0060] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0061] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, the one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0062] Figure 2a This is a diagram showing the unfolded state of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2b This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 2a A diagram of the folded state of the electronic device 200.

[0063] Reference Figure 2a and Figure 2b The electronic device 200 may include: a pair of housings 210 and 220 (e.g., foldable housings), connected by a hinge mechanism (e.g. Figure 3The hinge device 264 is rotatably connected based on the folding axis A1 so that it is foldable relative to each other; a first display 230 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) is provided through the pair of housings 210 and 220; and / or a second display 400 (e.g., a sub-display) is provided through the second housing 220. According to some embodiments, the hinge device (e.g. Figure 3 At least a portion of the hinge device 264 (e.g. Figure 3 The hinge devices 320 and 320-1 can be configured to be invisible from the outside through the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and to be invisible from the outside in the unfolded state through the hinge cover 265 covering the foldable portion. In this document, the surface in which the first display 230 is disposed can be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 200, and the opposite surface of the front surface can be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 200. Furthermore, the surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces can be defined as the side surface of the electronic device 200.

[0064] According to various embodiments, a pair of housings 210 and 220 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 being configured to be connected by a hinge device (e.g. Figure 3 The hinge mechanism 264) is foldable relative to each other. According to some embodiments, the housings 210 and 220 are not limited to... Figure 2a The shape and connection shown in 2B can be achieved through combinations and / or connections of other shapes or components. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be disposed on opposite sides of a folding axis A1 and have a shape that is generally symmetrical with respect to the folding axis A1. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be folded asymmetrically based on the folding axis A1. According to some embodiments, depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can have different angles or distances from each other.

[0065] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 210 may include a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 is configured with a first surface 211 facing the front of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first surface 211, and / or a first lateral member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the first space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in the deployed state, the second housing 220 may include a hinge device (e.g., a hinge mechanism 264) and a first surface 211 facing the front of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first surface 211, and / or a first lateral member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the first space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. Figure 3The hinge device 264 is configured with a third surface 221 facing the front of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing in a direction opposite to that of the third surface 221, and / or a second lateral member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the second space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first surface 211 may face substantially the same direction as the third surface 221, and when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first surface 211 at least partially faces the third surface 221. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to receive the first display 230 via a structural connection between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to some embodiments, the recess 201 may have a size substantially the same as that of the first display 230.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 265 (e.g., a hinge cap) may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and configured to cover the hinge device (e.g., a hinge cover) disposed in the hinge cover 265. Figure 3 (Hinge devices 320 and 320-1). According to some embodiments, depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded, folded, or intermediate state, the hinge cover 265 may be covered by a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 or may be exposed to the outside. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 265 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and thus substantially not exposed. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to some embodiments, when the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state folded at a specific angle, the hinge cover 265 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the area of ​​the hinge cover 265 exposed to the outside may be smaller than the area in the fully folded state. According to some embodiments, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

[0067] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g.) Figure 2aIn the unfolded state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of approximately 180 degrees, and the first region 230a, the folded region 230c, and the second region 230b of the first display 230 can form the same flat surface and be configured to face substantially the same direction. In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 210 can be rotated approximately 360 degrees relative to the second housing 220, such that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 can be folded in the opposite direction to face each other (outward folding method).

[0068] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g.) Figure 2b When the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 can be configured to face each other. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the first display 230 can be configured to face each other by forming a narrow angle (e.g., from 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) between them through the folded region 230c. According to some embodiments, at least a portion of the folded region 230c can be transformed into a curved shape with a predetermined curvature. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be configured at a specific angle to each other. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the first display 230 can form an angle greater than that of the folded state and less than that of the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folded region 230c can be less than that of the folded state and greater than that of the unfolded state. In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can form an angle that can be formed by a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264) stops at a specified folding angle between the folded and unfolded states (free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be stopped by the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264) operates based on a specified bending angle when pressure is applied in the unfolding or folding direction.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of the following disposed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220: a display 230 and 400, an input device 215, a sound output device 227 and 228, sensor modules 217a, 217b and 226, camera modules 216a, 216b and 225, a key input device 219, and an indicator or connector port 229. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the above-mentioned components, or may additionally include at least one other component.

[0070] According to various embodiments, at least one display 230 and 400 may include: a first display 230 (e.g., a flexible display), configured to be connected by a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 receives support from the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 from the first surface 211 of the first housing 210; and the second display 400 is configured to be at least partially visible from the outside through a fourth surface 222 within the interior space of the second housing 220. As another example, the second display 400 may be configured to be visible from the outside through a second surface 212 within the interior space of the first housing 210. According to some embodiments, the first display 230 may be primarily used for the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the second display 400 may be primarily used for the folded state of the electronic device 200. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the electronic device 200 may control the availability of the first display 230 and / or the second display 400 based on the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first display 230 may be disposed within a receiving space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220. For example, the first display 230 may be disposed in a recess 201 formed by the pair of housings 210 and 220, and when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the first display 230 may be configured to substantially occupy a large portion of the front surface of the electronic device 200. According to some embodiments, the first display 230 may include a flexible display, at least a portion of which may be converted into a flat surface or a curved surface. According to some embodiments, the first display 230 may include a first region 230a facing the first housing 210, a second region 230b facing the second housing 220, and a hinge device (e.g., connecting the first region 230a and the second region 230b and facing the hinge device). Figure 3 The hinge device 264) folds the area 230c of the first display 230. According to some embodiments, the area division of the first display 230 is determined by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge device (e.g., a hinge mechanism 264). Figure 3 The physical division is achieved by the hinge mechanism 264, and the first display 230 can be physically separated by the housings 210 and 220 and the hinge mechanism (e.g., the hinge mechanism 264). Figure 3 The hinge device 264) is displayed as a single, essentially seamless screen. According to some embodiments, based on the folding region 230c, the first region 230a and the second region 230b may have an overall symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first rear cover 240 disposed on a second surface 212 of a first housing 210 and a second rear cover 250 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of a second housing 220. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with a first lateral member 213. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with a second lateral member 223. According to some embodiments, at least one of the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed of a substantially transparent plate (e.g., a polymer plate or glass plate including various coatings) or an opaque plate. According to some embodiments, the first rear cover 240 may be formed of an opaque plate, such as, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. According to some embodiments, the second rear cover 250 may be formed, for example, by a substantially transparent plate (such as glass or polymer). Therefore, the second display 400 may be configured to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover 250 within the interior space of the second housing 220.

[0073] According to various embodiments, input device 215 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones configured to detect the direction of sound. According to some embodiments, sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers. According to some embodiments, sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a call receiver 227 disposed through a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 and an external speaker 228 disposed through at least a portion of a second lateral member 223 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, input device 215, sound output devices 227 and 228, and connector 229 may be disposed within the space of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 and exposed to the external environment through at least one aperture formed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the aperture formed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 may be commonly used for input device 215 and sound output devices 227 and 228. In some embodiments, sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a loudspeaker (e.g., a piezoelectric loudspeaker) that operates without the presence of holes formed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220.

[0074] According to various embodiments, camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include a first camera module 216a disposed on a first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second camera module 216b disposed on a second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third camera module 225 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. According to some embodiments, the electronics 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera module 216b. According to some embodiments, the flash 218 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to some embodiments, camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include two or more lenses (e.g., wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor disposed together on either surface of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220.

[0075] According to various embodiments, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of the electronic device 200. According to some embodiments, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include a first sensor module 217a disposed on a first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second sensor module 217b disposed on a second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third sensor module 226 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an illuminance sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may also include a sensor module, such as at least one of an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. In some embodiments, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be provided by at least one of a first lateral member 213 of the first housing 210 and / or a second lateral member 223 of the second housing 220.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the key input device 219 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a first lateral member 213 of the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the key input device 219 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a second lateral member 223 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 219, and the unincluded key input devices 219 may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys on at least one display 230 and 400. As another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 230 and 400.

[0078] According to various embodiments, connector port 229 may include a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an interface connector port module (IF module)) for sending power and / or data to and receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, connector port 229 may also include a separate connector port (e.g., a headphone jack) for jointly performing the functions of sending and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device, or for performing the functions of sending and receiving audio signals.

[0079] According to various embodiments, at least one camera module 216a and 225 of camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225, at least one sensor module 217a and 226 of sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226, and / or an indicator may be configured to be exposed through at least one display 230 and 400. For example, at least one camera module 216a and 225, at least one sensor module 217a and 226, and / or an indicator may be disposed below the display area of ​​the displays 230 and 400 in the interior space of at least one housing 210 and 220 and configured to contact the external environment through an opening or transparent area perforated to a cover member (e.g., a window layer of the first display 230 and / or the second rear cover 250). According to some embodiments, the area where the displays 230 and 400 and at least one camera module 216a and 225 face each other is part of the area for displaying content and may be formed as a transmissive area having a predetermined transmittance. According to some embodiments, the transmissive area may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. Such a transmissive region may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., viewing angle area) of at least one camera module 216a and 225, through which light for generating an image by an image sensor passes. For example, the transmissive region of displays 230 and 400 may include an area with a lower pixel density than its surrounding areas. For example, the transmissive region may replace an opening. For example, at least one camera module 216a and 225 may include an under-display camera (UDC). In another embodiment, some camera modules or sensor modules 217a and 226 may be configured to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, the area facing the camera modules 216a and 225 and / or sensor modules 217a and 226 disposed under displays 230 and 400 (e.g., display panels) has an under-display camera (UDC) structure; therefore, perforated openings may not be necessary.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna configured with at least a portion of a first conductive lateral member 213 of the first housing 210. According to embodiments, the at least one antenna may be disposed in an upper region (e.g., region A) and / or a lower region (e.g., region B) of the first housing 210.

[0081] According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one antenna can be additionally implemented using a second conductive lateral member 223 comprising a second housing 220 of the second display 400. According to embodiments, at least one antenna may be additionally disposed in an upper region (region C) and / or a lower region (region D) of the second lateral member 223. In this case, the conductive sheet of the second display 400 (e.g., Figure 4The conductive sheet 444 and the peripheral conductive structure (e.g., substrate or conductive structure) used as a common ground can be electrically connected (grounded) to each other at at least one predetermined location near the feed point of the antenna, which can help prevent the deterioration of the radiation performance of the antenna using the second lateral member 223.

[0082] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] Reference Figure 3 The electronic device 200 may include a first display 230, a second display 400, a hinge device 264, a support member assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first back cover 240 and / or a second back cover 250.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the first display 230 may include a display panel 231 (e.g., a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers in which the display panel 231 is disposed. According to some embodiments, the display panel 231 may include a first region corresponding to the display 230 (e.g., Figure 2a The first panel region 231a of the first panel region 230a, and the second region extending from the first panel region and corresponding to the display 230 (e.g., the first region 230a) Figure 2a The second panel region 231b of the second region 230b, and the folding region (e.g., the first panel region 231a and the second panel region 231b that connects to the first panel region 231a and the second panel region 231b and corresponds to the display 230) Figure 2a The third region 231c of the folded region 230c. According to some embodiments, the one or more plates 232 may include a conductive plate (e.g., a copper (Cu) sheet or a stainless steel (SUS) sheet) disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260. According to some embodiments, the one or more plates 232 may be formed to have an area substantially the same as that of the first display 230 and face the folded region of the first display 230 (e.g., the folded region 230c). Figure 2a The folded region 230c can be formed to be flexible. According to some embodiments, the one or more plates 232 may include at least one auxiliary material layer (e.g., a graphite member) disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 231. According to some embodiments, the one or more plates 232 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the display panel 231.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the second display 400 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250. According to some embodiments, the second display 400 may be configured to be visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of ​​the second rear cover 250 in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the support member assembly 260 may include a first support member 261 (e.g., a first support plate) and a second support member 262 (e.g., a second support plate). According to some embodiments, the first support member 261 may be foldably coupled to the second support member 262 via a hinge device 264. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one wiring member 263 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) disposed from at least a portion of the first support member 261 across the hinge device 264 to a portion of the second support member 262. According to some embodiments, the support member assembly 260 may be disposed between one or more boards 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. According to some embodiments, the first support member 261 may be disposed in a first region of the first display 230 (e.g., a first support plate). Figure 2a Between the first region 230a) and the first printed circuit board 271. According to some embodiments, a second support member 262 may be disposed in the second region of the first display 230 (e.g., between the first region 230a) and the first printed circuit board 271. Figure 2a Between the second region 230b and the second printed circuit board 272. According to some embodiments, at least a portion of the at least one wiring member 263 and / or hinge device 264 may be configured to be supported by at least a portion of the support member assembly 260. According to some embodiments, the at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) intersecting the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. According to some embodiments, the at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., the y-axis or...) of the folding region 230c. Figure 2a On the direction of the folding axis A1 (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the at least one printed circuit board 270 may include a first printed circuit board 271 configured to face the first support member 261 or a second printed circuit board 272 configured to face the second support member 262. According to some embodiments, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may be disposed within an internal space formed by the support member assembly 260, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the first rear cover 240, and / or the second rear cover 250. According to some embodiments, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may include a plurality of electronic components configured to implement various functions of the electronic device 200.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first printed circuit board 271 disposed in a first space of the first housing 210, a first battery 291 disposed at a position facing a first expansion hole 2611 of the first support member 261, and at least one camera module 282 (e.g., Figure 2a First camera module 216a and / or second camera module 216b) or at least one sensor module 281 (e.g. Figure 2a The first sensor module 217a and / or the second sensor module 217b are included. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a second printed circuit board 272 disposed in a second space of the second housing 220 or a second battery 292 disposed at a position facing the second expansion hole 2621 of the second support member 262. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 may be integrally formed with the first support member 261. According to some embodiments, the second housing 220 may be integrally formed with the second support member 262.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rotary support surface 214, and the second housing 220 may include a second rotary support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotary support surface 214. According to some embodiments, the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to (naturally connected to) the curved outer surface of the hinge cover 265. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 may cover the hinge cover 265, thereby not exposing the hinge cover 265 from the rear surface of the electronic device 200 or exposing only a portion thereof. According to some embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 may rotate along the curved outer surface of the hinge cover 265 to expose at least a portion of the hinge cover 265 to the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0090] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of a second display 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] Reference Figure 4 The second display 400 may include a cover disposed on the second rear surface (e.g., Figure 2a The polarizer (e.g., POL) 432 (e.g., a polarizing film) on the rear surface of the second rear surface cover 250, the display panel 431, or one or more auxiliary material layers 440 attached to the rear surface of the display panel 431. According to embodiments, the adhesive components may include optically clear adhesive (OCA), pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), thermal adhesive, general adhesive, or double-sided tape. According to embodiments, the display panel 431 and the polarizer 432 may be integrally configured.

[0092] According to various embodiments, the second display 400 may include control circuitry (not shown). According to embodiments, the control circuitry may include: a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 3 The second printed circuit board 272) and electronic devices (e.g. Figure 3 The second display 400 is an electronic device 200 with a display panel 431 interconnected by a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) disposed on the FPCB. According to an embodiment, the second display 400 may additionally include a touch panel 433. According to an embodiment, when the second display 400 operates as an in-cell or on-cell touch display depending on the arrangement of the touch panel 433, the control circuitry may include a touch display driver integrated circuit (TDDIC). In another embodiment, the second display 400 may include a fingerprint sensor (not shown) disposed around the control circuitry. According to an embodiment, the fingerprint sensor may include an ultrasonic or optical fingerprint sensor capable of recognizing fingerprints through holes at least partially provided in some components of the second display 400 from a second rear surface cover (e.g., Figure 2a The fingerprint of the finger is in contact with or near the fingerprint sensor on the outer surface of the second rear surface cover 250.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the one or more auxiliary material layers 440 may include: one or more polymeric members 441 and 442 disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 431; at least one functional member 443 disposed on the rear surface of the one or more polymeric members 441 and 442; and / or a conductive sheet 444 disposed on the rear surface of the at least one functional member 443. According to embodiments, the one or more polymeric members 441 and 442 may include: a light-shielding layer 441 (e.g., a black layer comprising an uneven pattern) configured to remove air bubbles that may form between the display panel 431 and its underlying appendages and to block light generated by the display panel 431 or incident light from the outside; and / or a cushioning layer 442 for shock absorption. According to embodiments, the at least one functional member 443 may include at least one of a heat sink (e.g., a graphite sheet), a force-touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, an antenna radiator for communication, a conductive / non-conductive strip, or an open-cell sponge. According to an embodiment, the conductive sheet 444, as a metal sheet layer (e.g., a metal plate), can help enhance the rigidity of the electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101) and can be used to block ambient noise and disperse heat released from surrounding heat-generating components. According to an embodiment, the conductive sheet 444 may include Cu, aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), SUS, or CLAD (e.g., a stacked member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). As another embodiment, the display 400 may also include a detection member 445 configured to detect input from an electromagnetically inductive writing member (e.g., an electronic pen). According to an embodiment, the detection member 445 may include a digitizer. According to an embodiment, the detection member 445 may be disposed between the at least one polymer member 442 and the functional member 443. In another embodiment, the detection member 445 may be disposed between the display panel 431 and the at least one polymer member 443.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the auxiliary material layer 440 may include materials provided in a manner corresponding to the camera module (e.g., ...). Figure 2a The openings 4411, 4421, 4451, and 4441 at the location of the third camera module 225. According to an embodiment, the camera module (e.g., Figure 2a The third camera module 225 can be configured to be located near the rear surface of the display panel 431 through openings 4411, 4421, 4451, and 4441. According to an embodiment, the polarizer 432 and / or the touch panel 433 disposed on the display panel 431 may include openings 4321 and 4331 perforated at corresponding locations to prevent the camera module (e.g., due to refractive index) from being exposed to the refractive index. Figure 2a The performance of the third camera module 225 in the image may degrade. In another embodiment, the polarizer 432 and / or the touch panel 433 may be located in a configuration corresponding to the camera module (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The location of the third camera module 125 is subjected to transparency treatment or removal of polarization characteristics. As another embodiment, the openable layer (e.g., display panel 431 or touch panel 433) may include a coating layer capable of matching the refractive index to minimize differences in refractive index. According to various embodiments, the second display 400 may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display or a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0095] Figure 5 This is a view illustrating the configuration of an electronic device including an antenna according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0096] Figure 5 The electronic device 500 can be at least partially similar to Figure 1 Electronic device 101 or Figure 2a The electronic device 200 may also include another embodiment of the electronic device.

[0097] Reference Figure 5 The electronic device 500 may include: a foldable housing, including a first housing 510 (e.g., Figure 2a The first housing 210) and the second housing 520 (e.g.) Figure 2a The second housing 520 is connected by a hinge device (e.g., the second housing 520). Figure 3 The hinge device 264 in the middle is foldably connected to the first housing 510; via the hinge device (e.g. Figure 3 The hinge device 264 in the middle supports the first housing to the second housing 520 (e.g., Figure 2a The first display (e.g., a flexible display) of at least a portion of the second housing 220 in the second housing 220 (e.g., a flexible display) Figure 2a The display 230 in the middle; and / or the second display disposed on the second housing 520 (e.g., the display 230 in the middle); ... Figure 2a The second display 400 in the middle.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the first housing 510 may include a first lateral member 511 (e.g., arranging at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 500) Figure 2a The first lateral member 511 (in the first lateral member 213). According to an embodiment, the first lateral member 511 may include: a first side surface 510a, configured to be substantially parallel to the hinge device (e.g., the first lateral member 513). Figure 3The hinge device 264 has a length in the direction of the hinge device 264; a second side surface 510b extending from one end of the first side surface 510a in a direction substantially perpendicular thereto; and a third side surface 510c extending from the other end of the first side surface 510a in a direction perpendicular thereto. According to an embodiment, the first lateral member 511 may include one or more conductive portions 5111, 5112, and 5113 separated by one or more non-conductive portions 5114, 5115, 5116, 5117, and 5118. According to an embodiment, the one or more conductive portions 5111, 5112, and 5113 may include: a first conductive portion 5111 disposed between a first non-conductive portion 5114 disposed in the second side surface 510b and a second non-conductive portion 5115 disposed in the first side surface 510a; a second conductive portion 5112 disposed between a third non-conductive portion 5116 and a fourth non-conductive portion 5117 disposed in the third side surface 510c; and / or a third conductive portion 5113 disposed between the fourth non-conductive portion 5117 and a fifth non-conductive portion 5118 disposed in the first side surface 510a. According to an embodiment, the one or more conductive portions 5111, 5112, and 5113 can be electrically connected to a first wireless communication circuit (e.g., on the first substrate S1). Figure 1 The first substrate is disposed in a first space 5101 (e.g., a first internal space) of the first housing 510, and serves as an antenna operating in a predetermined first frequency band (e.g., a wireless communication module 192). For example, the antenna may be disposed in an upper region (region A) and / or a lower region (region B) of the first housing 510. According to embodiments, the first frequency band may include a low frequency band, a mid frequency band, a high frequency band, and / or a sub-band. In some embodiments, the first frequency band may also include a WiFi band and / or a Bluetooth band. In some embodiments, the first wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module 192) is used as an antenna operating in a predetermined first frequency band. Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 can be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in a predetermined first frequency band via a separate antenna radiator (e.g., a laser direct structured (LDS) pattern disposed on an antenna carrier or a conductive pattern disposed on a first substrate) disposed in the first space 5101 of the first housing 510.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the second housing 520 may include a second lateral member 521 that occupies at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 500 (e.g., Figure 2a The second lateral member 521 may include, according to an embodiment, a fourth side surface 520a, configured to be substantially parallel to the hinge device (e.g., the second lateral member 523). Figure 3The hinge device 264 has a length in the direction of the hinge device 264; a fifth side surface 520b extends from one end of the fourth side surface 520a in a direction substantially perpendicular to it; and / or a sixth side surface 520c extends from the other end of the fourth side surface 520a in a direction perpendicular to it. According to an embodiment, the second lateral member 521 may include one or more conductive portions 5211, 5212 and 5213 separated by one or more non-conductive portions 5214, 5215, 5216, 5217 and 5218. According to an embodiment, the one or more conductive portions 5211, 5212, and 5213 may include: a fourth conductive portion 5211 disposed between a fourth non-conductive portion 5214 disposed in the fifth side surface 520b and a fifth non-conductive portion 5215 disposed in the fourth side surface 520a; a fifth conductive portion 5212 disposed between a sixth non-conductive portion 5216 and a seventh non-conductive portion 5217 disposed in the sixth side surface 520c; and / or a sixth conductive portion 5213 disposed between the seventh non-conductive portion 5217 and an eighth non-conductive portion 5218 disposed in the fourth side surface 520a. According to an embodiment, the one or more conductive portions 5211, 5212, and 5213 can be electrically connected to a second wireless communication circuit (e.g., on the second substrate S2). Figure 1 The second substrate is disposed in the second space 5201 (e.g., the second internal space) of the second housing 520, and serves as an antenna operating in a predetermined second frequency band. For example, the antenna may be disposed in the upper region (region C) and / or the lower region (region D) of the second housing 520. According to embodiments, the second frequency band may include a WiFi band and / or a Bluetooth band. In some embodiments, the second frequency band may also include a low-frequency band, a mid-frequency band, a high-frequency band, and / or a sub-band. In some embodiments, the second wireless communication circuit (e.g., the second wireless communication module 192) is used as an antenna operating in a predetermined second frequency band. Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 can be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in a predetermined second frequency band via a separate antenna radiator (e.g., a laser direct structured (LDS) pattern disposed on an antenna carrier or a conductive pattern disposed on a first substrate) disposed in a second space 5201 of the second housing 520.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the second wireless communication circuit may be omitted. For example, a first wireless communication circuit electrically connected to a first substrate S1 disposed in the first space 5101 (e.g., the first internal space) of the first housing 510 may be omitted. Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the module, wherein one or more conductive portions 5211, 5212 and 5223 can be used as an antenna operating in a predetermined second frequency band.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the plurality of conductive portions 5111, 5112, 5113, 5211, 5212 and 5213 disposed in regions (region A, region B, region C and / or region D) of the first housing and the second housing can be designed to operate in different frequency bands, or in carrier aggregation (CA), multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) or diversity environments.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the fourth conductive portion 5211 may be configured to be at least partially located in the first display (e.g., Figure 2a The first display 230) and the second display (e.g. Figure 2a In the space 5201 between the second display 400, and when the fourth conductive portion 5211 operates as an antenna, the two adjacent displays 230 and 400 will generate nulls, which may degrade the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0103] According to embodiments of this disclosure, within a predetermined distance from the feed position of the fourth conductive portion 5211, in the second display (e.g., Figure 2a The conductive plate of the second display 400 (e.g.) Figure 4 The conductive plate 444 in the middle is grounded to the surrounding conductive structure (e.g., the second substrate S2) or serves as a shield for grounding (e.g., common ground). Figure 8a Electrical connections between the shields (532) in the antenna can help overcome antenna performance degradation, create additional resonance, or reduce the null area of ​​the antenna.

[0104] Figure 6a This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 5 A view of the antenna arrangement structure in region 6. Figure 6b The electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure is along Figure 6a A partial sectional view taken from line 6b-6b.

[0105] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b The second housing 520 (hereinafter referred to as the "housing") may include a second lateral member 521 (hereinafter referred to as the "lateral member"). According to an embodiment, the lateral member 521 may include a fourth conductive portion 5211 (hereinafter referred to as the "conductive portion"), the fourth conductive portion 5211 being configured to be surrounded by one or more non-conductive portions (e.g., Figure 5The sixth non-conductive portion 5214 and the seventh non-conductive portion 5215 are separated. According to an embodiment, the lateral member 521 may include a connector 5211a that protrudes from a first point L1 of the conductive portion 5211, spaced apart from the at least one non-conductive portion 5215, into the second space 5201 (hereinafter referred to as the "internal space"). According to an embodiment, the lateral member 521 may include a conductive support member 5211b extending from the lateral member 521 into the internal space 5201. According to an embodiment, the conductive support member 5211b may be integrally configured with the conductive portion 5211. In some embodiments, the conductive support member 5211b may be separately provided and structurally coupled to the conductive portion 5211. According to an embodiment, the second substrate S2 (hereinafter referred to as the "substrate") disposed in the internal space 5201 of the housing 520 may be configured to be supported by at least a portion of the conductive support member 5211b. According to an embodiment, the conductive portion 5211 may be connected to the conductive support member 5211b, which is configured to serve as ground at a third point L3.

[0106] According to various embodiments, the substrate S2 may include a connection portion 531 (e.g., a conductive pad) electrically connected to the connector 5211a. According to embodiments, the connector 5211a may be physically and electrically connected to the connection portion 531 solely through a structural connection in which the substrate S2 is disposed within the internal space 5201 of the housing 520. In some embodiments, the connector 5211a may be electrically connected to the connection portion 531 via a conductive connection member such as a C-clamp or conductive strip. According to embodiments, the connection portion 531 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit F (e.g., a wiring line) via at least a portion of a first electrical path 5301 (e.g., a wiring line) provided on the substrate S2. Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the embodiment. According to an embodiment, the substrate S2 may also include a matching circuit (not shown) (e.g., a capacitor and / or an inductor) disposed in the first electrical path 5301. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit F may be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in a predetermined frequency band via a conductive portion 5211 of the lateral member 521. According to an embodiment, the predetermined frequency band may include a WiFi frequency band and / or a Bluetooth frequency band (e.g., a frequency band in the range of about 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz). In some embodiments, the predetermined frequency band may also include a low-frequency band, a mid-frequency band, a high-frequency band, and / or a sub-band.

[0107] According to various embodiments, in the electronic device 500, at a second point L2 spaced apart from the first point L1, the conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 and the ground G of the substrate S2 can be electrically connected by a conductive connection member 540. For example, the conductive connection member 540 can induce an electrical connection by physical contact with the conductive plate 444 and the ground G of the substrate S2. According to an embodiment, when the second display 400 is viewed from above, the conductive connection member 540 can be positioned where the conductive plate 440 of the second display 400 and the ground G of the substrate S2 overlap each other. As another example, the conductive connection member 540 can be electrically connected to the conductive plate 444 and the ground included in the electronic device 500, and can be electrically connected to an electrical structure (not shown) located at a predetermined separation distance d. According to an embodiment, the predetermined separation distance d between the first point L1 (e.g., a feed point) and the second point L2 where the conductive connection member 540 is located can be determined within the electrical length λ / 2 of an antenna operated by using a conductive portion. According to an embodiment, the conductive connection member 540 may include at least one of a conductive clip (C-clip), a conductive strip, or a conductive washer, which physically interconnects the conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 and the ground G of the substrate S2.

[0108] Figure 7a and Figure 7b The diagrams comparatively illustrate the radiation patterns of antennas depending on whether there is an electrical connection between the conductive plate and the conductive structure of the display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0109] like Figure 7a As shown, when the conductive connection member 540 is not disposed between the conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 and the ground G of the substrate S2 (in Figure 7a In the case of (the situation where), the null point of the antenna provided by the conductive part 5211 is significantly generated (regions 701 and 702). However, it can be seen that when the conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 and the grounding G of the substrate S2 are electrically connected to each other via conductive connection members (in the case of Figure 7b In the case of zeroing out in the corresponding region, the radiation performance is improved.

[0110] Figure 8a This is a view that comparatively illustrates different contact areas between the conductive plate and the conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8b This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to the contact area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] In description Figure 8a When referring to components of the electronic device 500 shown, the same reference numerals are assigned to them. Figure 6a The components of the electronic device 500 are basically the same, and their detailed descriptions can be omitted.

[0112] Reference Figure 8a The conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 is a conductive structure electrically connected to the ground G of the substrate S2 via a conductive connection member 540, and can be electrically connected to a surface of the shield 532. For example, since the shield 532 is electrically connected to the ground G of the substrate S2, which serves as the ground of the electronic device 500, the conductive plate 444 can be in a state substantially connected to the ground G2 of the substrate S2. In some embodiments, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to at least one of a camera module, speaker device, receiver device, sensor module, socket device, or connector module disposed in the electronic device 500 and electrically connected to ground.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the conductive connecting member 540 may be configured to have a first contact area with the conductive plate 444 at a first separation point L21, the first separation point L21 being spaced apart from the first point L1 by a predetermined distance. According to various embodiments, the conductive connecting member 540 may be configured to have a second contact area with the conductive plate 444 at a second separation point L22, which is larger than the first contact area, spaced apart from the first point L1. In this case, when the conductive connecting member 540 has a different contact area than the first point L1 and the conductive plate 444 and the shielding cover 532 are electrically connected to each other via the conductive connecting member 540, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be variable.

[0114] Reference Figure 8b L0 is a graph showing the case where the conductive plate 444 is not connected to the shield 532, where the antenna operates in an unwanted frequency band (region 801). When the conductive plate 444 is connected to the shield 532 via the conductive connecting member 540 at the first separation point L21 and the second separation point L22, the antenna can be seen to operate in a predetermined operating frequency band (e.g., approximately 2.4 GHz) (region 802). Furthermore, it can be seen that when the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 via the second separation point L22 (where the contact area of ​​the conductive connecting member 540 is relatively large), the radiation performance is better than when the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected via the first separation point L21.

[0115] Figure 9a These are views that comparatively illustrate different contact positions between the conductive plate and conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 9b This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to location according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0116] In description Figure 9a When referring to components of the electronic device 500 shown, the same reference numerals are assigned to them. Figure 8a The components of the electronic device 500 shown are substantially the same, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0117] Reference Figure 9a The conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 can be connected to a shielding cover 532, which is electrically connected to ground or ground G of the substrate S2 via a conductive connection member 540. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to the shielding cover 532 via the conductive connection member 540 at one of the separation points having a different separation distance from the first point L1. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to the ground G of the substrate S1 via the conductive connection member 540 at a first separation point L23 spaced at a predetermined distance from the first point L1. In some embodiments, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected at the first separation point L23 to a surface of the shielding cover 532 disposed on the substrate S2. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to the shielding cover 532 via the conductive connection member 540 at a second separation point L24, which is farther from the first point L1 than the first separation point L23. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to the shielding cover 532 via a conductive connecting member 540 at a third separation point L25, which is farther from the first point L1 than the second separation point L24. In this case, when the conductive plate 444 and the shielding cover 532 are electrically connected via the conductive connecting member 540 at separation points L23, L24, and L25, which are separated from the first point L1 by different separation distances, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be variable.

[0118] Reference Figure 9b As can be seen, when the conductive plate 444 is connected to the ground G of the substrate S2 via the conductive connection member 540 at the first separation point L23 (located at a first separation distance from the first point L1), the antenna operates in a predetermined operating frequency band (region 901) (e.g., approximately 2.4 GHz). Furthermore, it can be seen that when the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 via the conductive connection member 540 at the second separation point L24 (located at a second separation distance from the first point L1 that is farther than the first separation distance), the antenna performance is slightly lower than that obtained at the first separation point L23, but the antenna still operates smoothly in the operating frequency band (region 901). According to an embodiment, it can be seen that when the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 via the conductive connection member 540 at the third separation point L25, the antenna shifts from the operating frequency band to a lower frequency band (region 902), with the third separation point L25 located at a third separation distance from the first point L1 that is farther than the second separation distance. Therefore, this could mean that, depending on the electrical connection point between the conductive plate 444 and the electrical structure (e.g., shield and / or substrate) separated from the first point L1, the radiation performance can be improved or the operating frequency band can be shifted.

[0119] Figure 10aThese are views that comparatively illustrate different numbers of contacts between the conductive plate and conductive structure of a display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 10b This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna with respect to the number of contacts according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10c This is a graph showing the radiation characteristics of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] In description Figure 10a When referring to components of the electronic device 500 shown, the same reference numerals are assigned to them. Figure 8a The components of the electronic device 500 are basically the same, and their detailed descriptions can be omitted.

[0121] Reference Figure 10a The conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 can be connected to a shielding cover 532 via conductive connecting members 540. The shielding cover 532 is electrically connected to ground or the ground G of the substrate S2. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be simultaneously electrically connected to the shielding cover 532 via two conductive connecting members 540 disposed at two separation points L26, which have different separation distances from the first point L1. For example, the dimensions of the conductive connecting members 540 disposed at the two separation points L26 can be substantially the same as the dimensions of the two separation points L26. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 444 can be electrically connected to the shielding cover at a third separation point via a conductive connecting member. This third separation point is separated from the first point L1 by a predetermined distance and has a contact area including the dimensions of the two separation points L26. For example, the dimensions of the conductive connecting member 540 disposed at the third separation point L27 can be substantially the same as the dimensions of the third separation point L27.

[0122] Reference Figure 10b and Figure 10c In the case where the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 at two predetermined separation points L26 at a distance of the first point L1 via the conductive connection member 540 (including the two separation points L26), and the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 at the third separation position L27 to have a contact point with a size including the two separation points L26. Figure 10b In the case of region 1001, the antenna exhibits similar radiation performance. However, compared to the case where the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 at the two separation points L26, it can be seen that when the conductive plate 444 is electrically connected to the shield 532 via the conductive connection member 540 at the third separation point L27, the operating frequency band shifts to the high-frequency band. Figure 10c (Region 1002 in the middle).

[0123] Figure 11a This is a view showing an antenna arrangement structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11bThe electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure is along Figure 11a A partial sectional view taken from line 11b-11b. Figure 11c This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 11a A view of the configuration of the variable circuit.

[0124] In description Figure 11a When referring to components of the electronic device 500 shown, the same reference numerals are assigned to them. Figure 6a The components of the electronic device 500 are basically the same, and their detailed descriptions can be omitted.

[0125] Reference Figures 11a to 11c In the substrate S2, a variable circuit T can be disposed in a second electrical path 5302, which interconnects the second point L2 contacted by the conductive connection member 540 with the ground G of the substrate S2. According to an embodiment, via a processor 590 of the electronic device 500 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the process determines that the variable circuit T has a predetermined time constant value, which can help improve the radiation performance and / or frequency offset of the antenna.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the variable circuit T may include at least one switch 5341 or a plurality of electrical elements 5342 (D1, D2, ..., Dn) that selectively interconnect conductive connection member 540 and ground G through at least one switch 5341 in the second electrical path 5302. According to embodiments, the electrical elements 5342 are passive elements and may include capacitors or inductors. According to embodiments, the at least one switch 5341 may include a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switch. According to embodiments, because the MEMS switch, which performs mechanical switching operation through an internal metal plate, has complete on / off characteristics, the MEMS can substantially not affect changes in the radiation characteristics of the antenna. In some embodiments, the at least one switch 5341 may include a single-pole single-throw (SPST) switch, a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch, or a switch comprising three or more throws.

[0127] Figure 11d The graphs show the frequency characteristics of the antenna obtained by the variable circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] In one embodiment, the first electrical component D1 may include a capacitor, and the second electrical component D2 may include an inductor. (See also...) Figure 11dCompared to the case where the conductive connection member 540 is not disposed between the conductive plate 444 of the second display 400 and the ground G of the substrate S2 (graph D0), in the case where the conductive plate 444 is connected to the ground G of the substrate S2 via the first electrical element of the variable circuit T (graph D1) and in the case where the conductive plate 444 is connected to the ground G2 of the substrate S2 via the second electrical element of the variable circuit T (graph D2), it can be seen that the antenna gradually shifts higher in the operating frequency band 1101. This means that the frequency characteristics of the antenna can be adjusted by the element value of the variable circuit T disposed between the conductive connection member 540 and the ground G of the substrate S2.

[0129] Figure 12a and Figure 12b These are front perspective views showing the electronic device 300 in a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 13a and Figure 13b This is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 300 in the slide-in and slide-out states according to various embodiments.

[0130] Figure 12a The electronic device 300 is a rollable and / or sliding electronic device, and is at least partially similar to... Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may also include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0131] Reference Figure 12a , Figure 12b and Figure 13b The electronic device 300 may include a first housing 310 and a second housing 320, the second housing 320 being coupled to the first housing 310 to be at least partially movable. According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 may include a first plate 311 (e.g., Figure 13b The first housing 310 includes a first plate 311 and a first side surface frame 312 extending along the periphery of the first plate 311. According to an embodiment, the first side surface frame 312 may include: a first side surface 3121; a second side surface 3122 extending from one end of the first side surface 3121; and a third side surface 3123 extending from the other end of the first side surface 3121. According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 may include a first space (e.g., a first plate 311) and a first side surface frame 312 extending along the periphery of the first plate 311. Figure 14 The first space 3101 is at least partially enclosed from the outside by the first plate 311 and the first side surface frame 312.

[0132] According to various embodiments, the second housing 320 may include substantially along the second plate 321 (e.g. Figure 13aA second side surface frame 322 extending from the periphery of the second plate 321. According to an embodiment, the second side surface frame 322 may include: a fourth side surface 3221 facing a direction opposite to the first side surface 3121; a fifth side surface 3222 extending from one end of the fourth side surface 3221 and at least partially connected to the second side surface 3122; and a sixth side surface 3223 extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 3221 and at least partially connected to the third side surface 3123. As another embodiment, the fourth side surface 3221 may extend from a structure different from that of the second plate 321 and may be connected to the second plate 321. According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 may include a second space (e.g., Figure 14 The second space 3201 is at least partially enclosed from the outside by the second plate 321 and the second side surface frame 322. According to an embodiment, the first plate 311 and the second plate 321 may be configured to at least partially house the rear surface of the electronic device 300. The first plate 311, the second plate 321, the first side surface frame 312, and / or the second side surface frame 322 may be formed of, for example, polymers, coated or colored glass, ceramics, metals (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or combinations of two or more of these materials.

[0133] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a flexible display 330, which is configured to be supported by a first housing 310 and a second housing 320. According to embodiments, in the electronic device 300, the first housing 310 may be at least partially inserted into a second space of the second housing 320 (e.g., Figure 14 In the second space 3201), and can be connected to be movable in the direction shown ①. For example, in the slid-in state, the electronic device 300 can be held in a state where the first housing 310 and the second housing are connected to each other, such that the first side surface 3121 and the fourth side surface 3221 have a first distance w1 therebetween, and the flexible display 330 can have a display area of ​​a first size. According to an embodiment, in the slid-out state, the electronic device 300 can be held in the slid-out state, in which the first housing 310 slides out of the second housing 320 by a predetermined distance w2 to have a second separation distance w, thereby expanding the display area of ​​the flexible display 330 to have a second size greater than the first size. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 330 can be supported by the first housing 310 and / or the second housing 320 such that both ends of it have curved edges. As another example, the flexible display 330 can be supported by the first housing 310 and / or the second housing 320 such that at least one end of it has a curved edge. As another example, in Figure 12a , Figure 12b and Figure 13b In the case of the flexible display 330, the two ends are bent, but the exposed portion may remain unbent.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 can be disposed in a first space (e.g., Figure 14 The first space 3101) and / or the second space (e.g.) Figure 14 The sliding module (not shown) in the second space 3201 changes between a slide-out state and a slide-in state. According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 can be automatically slid out by a separate drive unit. In some embodiments, the first housing 310 can be manually slid out of the second housing 320 by user manipulation. In some embodiments, the first housing 310 can be slid out by the user to a desired amount, thus allowing the display area of ​​the flexible display 330 to vary in size. Therefore, the processor of the electronic device 300 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can be configured to control the flexible display 330 to display objects and execute applications in various ways corresponding to the changed display area of ​​the first housing 310.

[0135] According to various embodiments, electronic device 300 may include at least one of the following: input device 303, sound output devices 306 and 307, sensor modules 304 and 317, camera modules 305 and 316, connector port 308, key input device (not shown), or indicator (not shown). As another embodiment, at least one of the above-mentioned components may be omitted from electronic device 300, or other components may be included.

[0136] According to various embodiments, input device 303 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, input device 303 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. According to embodiments, sound output devices 306 and 307 may include a speaker. Sound output devices 306 and 307 may include an external speaker 306 and / or a telephone receiver 307. For example, when external speaker 306 is disposed in the first housing 310, external speaker 306 may be configured to output sound in a slid-in state through a speaker hole 306' provided in the second housing 320. In some embodiments, external speaker 306 may be disposed in the second housing 320. According to embodiments, input device 303 or connector port 308 may have substantially the same configuration. In another embodiment, sound output devices 306 and 307 may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole 306.

[0137] According to various embodiments, sensor modules 304 and 317 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of electronic device 300. Sensor modules 304 and 317 may include, for example, a first sensor module 304 (e.g., a proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front surface of the second housing 320 and / or a second sensor module 317 (e.g., a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear surface of the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the first sensor module 304 may be disposed below the flexible display 330 in the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the first sensor module 304 may also include at least one of a proximity sensor, illuminance sensor 204, time-of-flight (TOF) sensor, ultrasonic sensor, fingerprint sensor, gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer sensor, grip sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, or humidity sensor.

[0138] According to various embodiments, camera modules 305 and 316 may include a first camera module 305 disposed on the front surface of the second housing 320 of the electronic device 300 and a second camera module 316 disposed on the rear surface of the second housing 320. According to embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a flash 318 disposed near the second camera module 316. According to embodiments, camera modules 305 and 316 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. According to embodiments, the first camera module 305 may be disposed below the flexible display 330 and may be configured to capture an object through a portion of the effective area of ​​the flexible display 330. According to embodiments, the flash 318 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 300.

[0139] Figure 14 The electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure is along Figure 12b The sectional view taken from line 14-14.

[0140] Reference Figure 14The electronic device 300 may include: a first housing 310; a second housing 320 coupled to the first housing 310 to slide out or slide in from at least a portion of the first housing 310 by a sliding movement; and a flexible display 330 having a display area that is variable in response to sliding in and out of the second housing 320, while being supported by at least a portion of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 330 may be configured to be supported by a support member 326 disposed in the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 330 may include: a display panel 331; and a conductive plate 3311 disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 331 to enhance rigidity and / or improve flexibility (e.g., a conductive plate 3311). Figure 4 (Conductive plate 444 in the middle).

[0141] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a substrate 325 and an antenna 327 disposed in a second space 3201 of a second housing 320. In some embodiments, the antenna 327 may be replaced with an antenna comprising at least a portion of a conductive second side frame of the second housing 320, the conductive second side frame of the second housing 320 being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., on the substrate 325). Figure 1 (The wireless communication module 192). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive pattern and conductive side surface frame 322 included in the antenna 327 disposed in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320 can together serve as an antenna radiator. According to an embodiment, the substrate 325 may include a wireless communication circuit F. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit F may be electrically connected to the antenna 327 and may be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in at least one predetermined frequency band via the antenna 327. According to an embodiment, in the state where the second housing 320 is slid in, since at least a portion of the flexible display 330 is housed in the first space 3101 of the first housing 310 and / or the second housing 320 and is located near the antenna 327, at least a portion of the flexible display 330 may affect the radiation performance of the antenna 327.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a conductive connection member 340 disposed near the antenna 327 and between the substrate 325 and the conductive plate 3311. According to embodiments, the conductive connection member 340, which electrically interconnects the ground G of the conductive plate 3311 and the substrate 325 via at least a portion of the support member 326, may help improve the radiation performance of the antenna 327 and / or change the operating frequency band of the antenna 327.

[0143] Figure 15a and Figure 15b The various embodiments according to this disclosure are shown comparatively. Figure 14A diagram showing the radiation pattern of an antenna that indicates whether there is an electrical connection between the conductive plate and the substrate ground of the display.

[0144] Reference Figure 15a and Figure 15b As can be seen, when the grounding G of the conductive plate 3311 and the substrate 325 is not electrically connected to each other (curve 1501), the antenna 327 operates in one frequency band ( Figure 15a Area 1503 and Figure 15b The antenna 327 operates in region 1506; however, when the ground G of the conductive plate 3311 and the substrate 325 is electrically connected to each other via the conductive connection member 340 (curve 1502), the antenna 327 operates in two frequency bands ( Figure 15a Regions 1504 and 1505 in the middle and Figure 15b It operates in regions 1507 and 1508 of the antenna. This could mean that by connecting the conductive plate 3311 and the ground (G) of the substrate 325 near the antenna 347 via the conductive connection member 340, the radiation performance is improved, enabling the antenna 327 to operate in at least two operating frequency bands.

[0145] Figure 16a A perspective view showing the front surface of a mobile electronic device 900 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 16b It shows Figure 16a A perspective view of the rear surface of the mobile electronic device 900 shown.

[0146] Reference Figure 16a and Figure 16b The mobile electronic device 900 may include a housing 910, wherein the housing 910 includes a first surface (or front surface) 910A, a second surface (or rear surface) 910B, and a side surface 910C surrounding the space between the first surface 910A and the second surface 910B. The housing 910 may refer to a structure forming a portion of the first surface 910A, the second surface 910B, and the side surface 910C. The first surface 910A may be formed from a front panel 902 (e.g., a glass or polymer panel coated with various coatings), at least partially of which is substantially transparent. The second surface 910B may be formed from a substantially opaque rear panel 911. The rear panel 911 may be formed from, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or any combination thereof. The side surface 910C may be formed from a side frame structure (or “side member”) 918 bonded to the front panel 902 and the rear panel 911 and comprising metal and / or polymer. The back panel 911 and the side frame structure 918 can be integrally formed and can be made of the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0147] The front panel 902 may include two first regions 910D, each disposed along its long edge and seamlessly curved and extending from a first surface 910A toward the rear panel 911. Similarly, the rear panel 911 may include two second regions 910E, each disposed along its long edge and seamlessly curved and extending from a second surface 910B toward the front panel 902. The front panel 902 (or the rear panel 911) may include only one of the first regions 910D (or the second regions 910E). The first region 910D or the second region 910E may be partially omitted. When viewed from the side of the mobile electronic device 900, the side frame structure 918 may have a first thickness (or width) on the side excluding the first region 910D or the second region 910E, and may have a second thickness less than the first thickness on the other side including the first region 910D or the second region 910E.

[0148] Mobile electronic device 900 may include at least one of the following: display 901, audio modules 903, 907 and 914, sensor modules 904 and 919, camera modules 905, 912 and 913, key input device 917, light-emitting device, and connector holes 908 and 909. Mobile electronic device 900 may omit at least one of the above components (e.g., key input device 917 or light-emitting device), or may include other components.

[0149] For example, a large portion of the display 901 may be exposed through the front panel 902. At least a portion of the display 901 may be exposed through the front panel 902 forming a first region 910D of the front panel 902, which forms the first surface 910A and the side surface 910C. The outline of the display 901 (i.e., edges and corners) may have a shape substantially the same as the outline of the front panel 902. The spacing between the outline of the display 901 and the outline of the front panel 902 may remain substantially constant in order to increase the exposed area of ​​the display 901. The display 901 may be combined with or adjacent to touch sensing circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer for detecting a stylus. At least a portion of the sensor modules 904 and 919 and / or at least a portion of the key input device 917 may be arranged in the first region 910D and / or the second region 910E.

[0150] Audio modules 903, 907, and 914 may correspond to microphone hole 903 and speaker holes 907 and 914, respectively. Microphone hole 903 may contain a microphone for acquiring external sound, and in this case, may contain multiple microphones for sensing the direction of sound. Speaker holes 907 and 914 may be classified as external speaker hole 907 and call receiver hole 914. Microphone hole 903 and speaker holes 907 and 914 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be provided without speaker holes 907 and 914.

[0151] Sensor modules 904 and 919 can generate electrical signals or data corresponding to the internal operating state of the mobile electronic device 900 or to external environmental conditions. Sensor modules 904 and 919 may include a first sensor module 904 (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface 910A of the housing 910, and / or a third sensor module 919 (e.g., a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) and / or a fourth sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface 910B of the housing 910. A fingerprint sensor may be disposed on both the second surface 910B and the first surface 910A (e.g., a display 901) of the housing 910. The electronic device 900 may also include at least one of the following sensors: a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0152] Camera modules 905, 912, and 913 may include a first camera device 905 disposed on a first surface 910A of the electronic device 900, and a second camera device 912 disposed on a second surface 910B, and / or a flash 913. Camera module 905 or camera module 912 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. Flash 913 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. Two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 900.

[0153] The key input device 917 may be arranged on the side surface 910C of the housing 910. The mobile electronic device 900 may not include some or all of the key input devices 917 described above, and the un-included key input devices 917 may be implemented in another form, such as soft keys on the display 901. The key input device 917 may include a sensor module arranged on the second surface 910B of the housing 910.

[0154] A light-emitting device may be disposed on a first surface 910A of the housing 910. For example, the light-emitting device may provide status information of the electronic device 900 in an optical form. The light-emitting device may provide a light source associated with the operation of the camera module 905. The light-emitting device may include, for example, a light-emitting diode (LED), an IR LED, or a xenon lamp.

[0155] Connector holes 908 and 909 may include a first connector hole 908 and / or a second connector hole 909, wherein the first connector hole 908 is adapted for a connector for sending power and / or data to and receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device (e.g., a USB connector), and the second connector hole 909 is adapted for a connector for sending audio signals to and receiving audio signals from an external electronic device (e.g., a headphone jack).

[0156] Some sensor modules 905 in camera modules 905 and 912, some sensor modules 904 in sensor modules 904 and 919, or indicators may be arranged to be exposed through display 901. For example, camera modules 905, sensor modules 904, or indicators may be arranged within the internal space of electronic device 900 so as to be in contact with the external environment through a perforated opening in display 901 to front panel 902. In another embodiment, some sensor modules 904 may be arranged to perform their functions within the internal space of electronic device without being visually exposed through front panel 902. For example, in this case, the area of ​​display 901 facing the sensor modules may not require a perforated opening.

[0157] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 900 may include a sub-display 930 (e.g., a second display), which is configured to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the rear panel 911. According to embodiments, the sub-display 930 can be activated to perform relatively simple functions of the electronic device 900 when power consumption is minimized while the display 901 of the electronic device 900 is inactive.

[0158] Figure 17 The electronic device 900 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is along Figure 16a The sectional view taken from line 17-17'.

[0159] Reference Figure 17The electronic device 900 may include a housing 910, which includes a front surface panel 902, a rear surface panel 911 facing in the opposite direction to the front surface panel 902, and / or a side surface panel 918 surrounding an internal space 9001 of the front surface panel 902 and the rear surface panel 911. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 may include a support member 9181 disposed in the internal space 9001 and extending from or structurally coupled to a side member 920. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 may include a display 901 (e.g., a first display) configured to be supported by the support member 9181. According to an embodiment, the display 901 may be configured to be at least partially visible from the outside through the front surface panel 902. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 may include a battery 950 disposed on the support member 9181 and a rear surface panel 911 in the internal space 9001 of the electronic device 900.

[0160] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 900 may include a sub-display 930 (e.g., a second display), disposed within an internal space 9001 and visible from the outside through at least a portion of a rear surface panel 911. According to embodiments, the sub-display 930 may be configured to at least partially overlap the display 901 when viewed from above the rear surface panel 911. According to embodiments, the sub-display 930 may include a display panel 931 and a conductive plate 9311 stacked on the rear surface of the display panel 931 (e.g., a second display). Figure 4 (Conductive plate 444 in the middle).

[0161] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 900 may include a substrate 940 disposed in an internal space 9001 and an antenna 926 disposed near the substrate 940. According to embodiments, the substrate 940 may include wireless communication circuitry (e.g., Figure 6a The wireless communication circuit F is included. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit F may be electrically connected to the antenna 926 and may be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in at least one predetermined frequency band via the antenna 926. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 900 may include a conductive connection member 941 disposed near the antenna 926 and between the substrate 940 and the conductive plate 3311. According to an embodiment, the conductive connection member 941, which electrically interconnects the ground G of the conductive plate 9311 and the substrate 940, may help improve the radiation performance of the antenna 926 and / or change the operating frequency band of the antenna 926.

[0162] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g.) Figure 2a The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing (e.g., Figure 2a The first housing 210 in the middle includes a first surface (e.g. Figure 2aThe first surface 211), and the second surface facing the opposite direction to the first surface (e.g. Figure 2a The second surface 212) and the first lateral member surrounding the first space between the first surface and the second surface (e.g., Figure 2a The first lateral member 213); the second housing (e.g. Figure 2a The second housing 220 in the middle), via a hinge device (e.g. Figure 3 The hinge device 264 is foldably connected to the first housing and includes a third surface (e.g., Figure 2a The third surface and the fourth surface (e.g.) Figure 2a The fourth surface 222) and the second side surface (e.g., the second space surrounding the third surface and the fourth surface) Figure 2a The second side surface 223), in the unfolded state, the third surface and the fourth surface face the same direction as the first surface and the opposite direction to the third surface, respectively; the first display (e.g., Figure 2a The first display (230) extends from the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface and is configured to be flexible; the second display (e.g., Figure 2a The second display 400 is configured to be visible from the outside through a fourth surface and includes a conductive plate (e.g., on its rear surface). Figure 4 Conductive plate 444 in the middle); Antenna (e.g., disposed in the second housing) Figure 6a Conductive portion 5211 in the middle); wireless communication circuit (e.g. Figure 6a The wireless communication circuit F in the second space (e.g., at the first point in the second space) Figure 6a At the first point L1 in the first electrical path (e.g., Figure 6a The first electrical path 5301 in the middle is electrically connected to the antenna; and at least one conductive connection member disposed in the second space and electrically connected to ground (e.g., Figure 6a The conductive connecting member 540). The conductive plate can be connected via the conductive connecting member at a second point spaced apart from the first point (e.g., Figure 6a The second point L2) is electrically connected to ground.

[0163] According to various embodiments, the second point can be set to have an electrical length of up to λ / 2 from the first point.

[0164] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may also include a conductive structure disposed in a second housing and electrically connected to ground, wherein a conductive plate may be electrically connected to the conductive structure via the at least one conductive connection member.

[0165] According to various embodiments, the conductive structure may include at least one of a substrate electrically connected to a grounded substrate, a shield, a camera module, a speaker device, a receiver device, a sensor module, a socket device, or a connector module.

[0166] According to various embodiments, the conductive structure may include a substrate, and the electronic device may also include a variable circuit disposed in a second electrical path between the ground of the substrate and the conductive plate.

[0167] According to various embodiments, the variable circuit may include: a plurality of passive elements with different element values; and a switch configured to electrically connect a grounding and conductive plate of a substrate via one of the plurality of passive elements.

[0168] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may also include at least one processor operatively connected to the switch, the processor being configured to control the switch based on state information of the electronic device.

[0169] According to various embodiments, the conductive connection member may include at least one of a conductive clip (C-clip), a conductive strip, and a conductive washer.

[0170] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be determined based on the separation distance from the first point to the second point.

[0171] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be determined based on the electrical connection area at a second point between the conductive plate and the at least one conductive connecting member.

[0172] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be determined based on the number of at least one conductive connection member electrically connected to the conductive plate at the second point.

[0173] According to various embodiments, the antenna may include at least one conductive portion, which is provided by a non-conductive portion disposed on at least a portion of the lateral member.

[0174] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive part can be configured as the exterior of the electronic device.

[0175] According to various embodiments, the antenna may include at least one of an LDS pattern provided on an antenna carrier disposed near the first point or a conductive pattern provided on a substrate in the interior space of the second housing.

[0176] According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit can be configured to transmit or receive radio signals in the low-frequency band, mid-frequency band, high-frequency band, or sub-6 frequency band via an antenna.

[0177] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include: a housing including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface; a first display disposed within the interior space of the housing to be visible from the outside through the first surface; a second display at least partially overlapping the first display when viewed from above, the second display including a conductive plate on its rear surface and configured to be visible from the outside through the second surface; an antenna disposed in and / or near the overlapping space between the first and second displays; a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the antenna at a first point in the interior space via a first electrical path; and at least one conductive connection member disposed within the interior space of the housing and connected to ground. The conductive plate may be electrically connected to ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point via the conductive connection member.

[0178] According to various embodiments, the second point can be set to have an electrical length of up to λ / 2 from the first point.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of an antenna can be determined based on the separation distance from the first point to the second point.

[0180] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be determined based on the electrical connection area at a second point between the conductive plate and the at least one conductive connecting member.

[0181] According to various embodiments, the radiation characteristics of the antenna can be determined based on the number of at least one conductive connection member electrically connected to the conductive plate at the second point.

[0182] The embodiments of this disclosure disclosed in the specification and drawings are provided merely to illustrate specific examples in order to readily describe the technical features according to the embodiments of this disclosure and to aid in understanding the embodiments of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted in such a way that all changes or modifications derived from the technical concept of the various embodiments of this disclosure, other than those disclosed herein, are included within the scope of the various embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: The first housing includes a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first lateral member surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface; The second housing is foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge and includes a third surface and a fourth surface, as well as a second lateral member surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface. In the unfolded state, the third surface faces the same direction as the first surface, and the fourth surface faces the opposite direction to the third surface. A first display extends from the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface and is configured to be flexible; The second display is configured to be visible from the outside through the fourth surface and includes a conductive plate on its rear surface; The antenna is disposed in the second housing; A wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the antenna at a first point in the second space via a first electrical path; as well as At least one conductive connecting member is disposed in the second space and electrically connected to ground. The conductive plate is electrically connected to the ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point via the at least one conductive connecting member. The at least one conductive connection member is disposed in the second space of the second housing between the first display and the second display.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second point is configured to have an electrical length of up to λ / 2 from the first point.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a conductive structure disposed in the second housing and electrically connected to the grounded portion. The conductive plate is electrically connected to the conductive structure via at least one conductive connecting member.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the conductive structure comprises at least one of the following: an electrical connection to the grounded substrate, a shield, a camera module, a speaker device, a receiver device, a sensor module, a socket device, or a connector module.

5. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the conductive structure comprises a substrate, and The electronic device further includes a variable circuit disposed in a second electrical path between the ground of the substrate and the conductive plate.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the variable circuit comprises: Multiple passive components with different component values; as well as A switch is configured to electrically connect the ground and the conductive plate of the substrate via one of the plurality of passive components.

7. The electronic device of claim 6, further comprising at least one processor operatively connected to the switch. The processor is configured to control the switch based on the status information of the electronic device.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive connection member comprises at least one of a conductive clip, a conductive strip, or a conductive washer.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the separation distance from the first point to the second point.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the area of ​​the electrical connection between the conductive plate and the at least one conductive connecting member at the second point.

11. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the number of at least one conductive connection member electrically connected to the conductive plate at the second point.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the antenna includes at least one conductive portion, the at least one conductive portion being disposed by a non-conductive portion disposed on at least a portion of the first lateral member.

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein at least a portion of the conductive portion is disposed on the outer surface of the electronic device.

14. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the antenna comprises at least one of a laser direct structured (LDS) pattern provided on an antenna carrier disposed near the first point or a conductive pattern provided on a substrate in the interior space of the second housing.

15. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication circuit is configured to transmit or receive radio signals in a low-frequency band, a mid-frequency band, a high-frequency band, or a sub-band via the antenna.

16. An electronic device comprising: The housing includes a first surface and a second surface facing the opposite direction to the first surface; A first display is disposed within the interior space of the housing so that it is visible from the outside through the first surface; A second display, which at least partially overlaps the first display when viewed from above, includes a conductive plate on its rear surface and is configured to be visible from the outside through the second surface; An antenna is disposed in and / or near the overlapping space between the first display and the second display; A wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the antenna at a first point in the internal space via a first electrical path; as well as At least one conductive connection member is disposed in the internal space of the housing and connected to ground. The conductive plate is electrically connected to the ground at a second point spaced apart from the first point via the at least one conductive connecting member. The at least one conductive connection member is disposed in the internal space of the housing between the first display and the second display.

17. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the second point is configured to have an electrical length of up to λ / 2 from the first point.

18. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the separation distance from the first point to the second point.

19. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the area of ​​the electrical connection between the conductive plate and the at least one conductive connecting member at the second point.

20. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the radiation characteristics of the antenna are determined based on the number of the at least one conductive connection member electrically connected to the conductive plate at the second point.

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