Modular card slot connection structure and electronic device

Abstract

A fixing structure is used for fixing an antenna module arranged in a gap inside a frame, the gap is between a middle frame and a side frame of an electronic device shell, and the fixing structure comprises a first component, a second component and a third component. The first component is used for fixing the antenna module in a first direction, and the first component at least comprises a plastic piece used for spacing a preset distance from the side frame. The second component is used for fixing the antenna module in a second direction, and the second component at least comprises a limiting assembly formed by the middle frame. The third component is used for fixing the antenna module in a third direction, and the third component at least comprises a pressing piece used for pressing the antenna module in the third direction. The application further provides an electronic device with the fixing structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a fixing structure and an electronic device having the fixing structure, and more particularly to a modular card slot connection structure and an electronic device having the structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of wireless communication technology, electronic devices such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants are constantly evolving towards greater functionality, thinner designs, and faster, more efficient data transmission. However, the space available to accommodate antennas is becoming increasingly limited, especially the gap between the device's frame and the internal electronic components. Installing an antenna module within this gap is quite difficult. Therefore, designing a space and mounting structure for antenna modules within limited space is a crucial challenge in antenna design. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a fixing structure and an electronic device having the fixing structure to solve the above problems.

[0004] A fixing structure is provided for fixing an antenna module in a gap inside a frame, the gap being located between the middle frame and the edge frame of an electronic device housing. The fixing structure includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component is used to fix the antenna module in a first direction, and the first component includes at least a plastic part spaced from the edge frame by a predetermined distance. The second component is used to fix the antenna module in a second direction, and the second component includes at least a limiting component formed by the middle frame. The third component is used to fix the antenna module in a third direction, and the third component includes at least a pressing member for pressing against the antenna module in the third direction.

[0005] An electronic device includes the aforementioned fixing structure and an antenna module, wherein the fixing structure is used to fix the antenna module.

[0006] The aforementioned fixing structure and the electronic device having the fixing structure have a component provided in multiple directions for fixing the antenna module to the gap formed between the frame and the middle frame of the electronic device in multiple directions. This allows the antenna module to be accommodated and fixed using the gap between the frame and the middle frame, which improves the space utilization rate inside the electronic device and is beneficial to the overall structural design of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device with a fixed structure, representing a preferred embodiment of this application.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device with a fixed structure, representing a preferred embodiment of this application.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another angle portion of an electronic device with a fixed structure, representing a preferred embodiment of this application.

[0010] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exploded three-dimensional view of an electronic device with a fixed structure.

[0011] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The image shown is a top view of an electronic device with a fixed structure.

[0012] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a first three-dimensional cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a fixed structure.

[0013] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a second three-dimensional cross-section of an electronic device including a fixed structure.

[0014] Figure 8 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a third three-dimensional cross-section of an electronic device including a fixed structure.

[0015] Figure 9 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is a fourth three-dimensional cross-section of an electronic device including a fixed structure.

[0016] Explanation of main component symbols

[0017] Fixed structure 100 Electronic devices 200 frame 21 Antenna pattern 212 Mid-frame 22 gap 23 Antenna module 50 circuit board 51 ribbon cable module 52 signal transceiver 53 elastic element 54 First component 12 First rib 122 First chamfer 123 plastic parts 124 Second component 14 Limiting components 142 Second rib 144 Second chamfer 146 Second hook 145 Third component 16 Pressing parts 162 First pressure surface 1622 Second pressing surface 1624 Locking section 1626 Locking firmware 165 First hook 164

[0018] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0023] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a preferred embodiment of a fixing structure 100, which can be applied to electronic devices 200 such as mobile phones, tablet computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, display devices, electronic players, game consoles, televisions, wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automobiles, to fix an antenna module 50 in the gap inside the frame of the electronic device 200. In some embodiments, the fixing structure 100 may also be referred to as a modular card slot connection structure.

[0025] It is understood that the icon fixing structure 100 is set on the side close to the electronic device 200, but the position of the fixing structure 100 is not limited to the position of the icon. The fixing structure 100 can also be set on the left, right, top, or bottom of the electronic device 200 near the border. Alternatively, the electronic device 200 can also have two or more fixing structures 100 set on the left, right, top, or bottom of the electronic device 200 near the border.

[0026] It is understood that the electronic device 200 may employ one or more of the following communication technologies: Bluetooth (BT) communication technology, Global Positioning System (GPS) communication technology, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) communication technology, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) communication technology, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) communication technology, Long Term Evolution (LTE) communication technology, 5G communication technology, Sub-6G communication technology, and other future communication technologies.

[0027] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The electronic device 200 includes a frame 21 and a middle frame 22. The frame 21 and the middle frame 22 are disposed opposite to each other, and a gap 23 is formed between the frame 21 and the middle frame 22. The gap 23 can accommodate the antenna module 50.

[0028] In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include a back panel (not shown) and a display unit (not shown). The back panel, frame 21, and display unit may be enclosed to form a generally hollow rectangular structure and to form an accommodating space (not shown), which can be used to accommodate electronic components. The frame 21 may be made of metal or other conductive materials. The frame 21 and the middle frame 22 can be used to support the display unit, provide electromagnetic shielding, and improve the structural strength of the electronic device 200.

[0029] It is understood that in other embodiments, the electronic device 200 may also include one or more of the following components, such as a processor, circuit board, memory, power supply components, input / output circuits, audio components (e.g., microphone and speaker), multimedia elements (e.g., front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera), sensor components (e.g., proximity sensor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic sensor, pressure sensor and / or temperature sensor), etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0030] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixed structure 100 includes a first component 12, a second component 14 and a third component 16.

[0031] A first component 12 is used to fix the antenna module 50 in a first direction. The first component 12 includes a first rib 122 and a plastic part 124. The first rib 122 is formed by protruding from the middle frame 22 toward the gap 23 and the frame 21, and is located at the edge of the gap 23. The first rib 122 has a first chamfer 123. The first chamfer 123 can be used to guide the antenna module 50 to be disposed in the gap 23, and the first rib 122 abuts against the antenna module 50. The plastic part 124 fills the gap between the antenna module 50 and the frame 21. Specifically, the first rib 122 abuts against one side of the antenna module 50, and the side of the antenna module 50 opposite to the first rib 122 is spaced apart from the frame 21 by a predetermined distance. The plastic part 124 fills the gap to abut against the antenna module 50 and the frame 21. That is, the first rib 122 and the plastic part 124 abut against two opposite sides of the antenna module 50, respectively. Thus, the first rib 122 and the plastic part 124 fix the antenna module 50 in the first direction.

[0032] In some embodiments, the default distance between the antenna module 50 and the frame 21 can be used for signal coupling between the antenna module 50 and the frame 21. The preset distance can be 0.25-0.35 mm, and optionally approximately 0.3 mm. The plastic part 124 can be a mylar film containing adhesive, which is stretchable, thereby allowing the plastic part 124 to be used to adjust or control the preset distance.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The second component 14 is used to fix the antenna module 50 in a second direction. The second component 14 includes a limiting component 142 and a second rib 144. The limiting component 142 is formed by a limiting groove formed by the middle frame 22 and surrounds the gap 23. In some embodiments, the limiting component 142 surrounds at least three sides of the gap 23. The second rib 144 is formed by protruding from one side of the limiting component 142 toward the gap 23 and the other side of the limiting component 142, and is located at the edge of the gap 23. The second rib 144 has a second chamfer 146. The second chamfer 146 can be used to guide the antenna module 50 to be disposed in the gap 23, and the second rib 144 abuts against the antenna module 50. The limiting component 142 and the second rib 144 abut against two opposite sides of the antenna module 50 respectively to fix the antenna module 50 in a second direction.

[0034] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 The third component 16 is used to secure the antenna module 50 in a third-dimensional direction. The third component 16 includes a pressing member 162 and a first hook 164. The pressing member 162 is detachably mounted to the middle frame 22 and is used to hold the antenna module 50. The pressing member 162 includes adjacent first pressing surfaces 1622 and second pressing surfaces 1624. The first pressing surface 1622 presses against the antenna module 50 in a third-dimensional direction, and the second pressing surface 1624 presses against the antenna module 50 in a first direction. In some embodiments, the first pressing surface 1622 and the second pressing surface 1624 are connected substantially perpendicularly. The pressing member 162 also includes a locking portion 1626. The pressing member 162 can be secured to the middle frame 22 by a locking fastener 165 passing through the locking portion 1626 and the middle frame 22. In some embodiments, the locking portion 1626 has a threaded hole, and the locking fastener 165 can be a screw, which passes through the threaded hole to fix the pressing member 162 to the middle frame 22. When the pressing member 162 is installed on the middle frame 22, the first pressing surface 1622 faces the gap 23 and the frame 21 to press against the antenna module 50 in a first direction; the second pressing surface 1624 extends out of the gap 23 to press against the antenna module 50 in a third direction.

[0035] The first hook 164 is formed by the middle frame 22 protruding towards the gap 23 and the pressing member 162, and is used to press the antenna module 50 in the third-third direction. In some embodiments, the first pressing surface 1622 and the first hook 164 can press against the same side of the antenna module 50 in the third-third direction.

[0036] The second component 14 also includes a second latch 145, which protrudes from the middle frame 22 toward the pressing member 162. The second latch 145 presses against the locking portion 1626 to the middle frame 22 to further secure the pressing member 162.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are mutually perpendicular. For example, the first direction is the X-axis direction, the second direction is the Y-axis direction, and the third direction is the Z-axis direction.

[0038] In some embodiments, the antenna module 50 may be, but is not limited to, a 5G antenna module. The antenna module 50 may include a circuit board 51, a ribbon cable module 52, a signal transceiver 53, and a flexible element 54. The signal transceiver 53 is mounted on the circuit board 51 for transmitting and receiving wireless communication signals. The ribbon cable module 52 is connected to one end of the circuit board 51, and the flexible element 54 is mounted on the circuit board 51. The ribbon cable module 52 and the flexible element 54 are respectively used to provide grounding for the antenna module 50. Specifically, the ribbon cable module 52 may be connected to the circuit board of the electronic device 200 for grounding; the flexible element 54 may be connected to the mid-frame 22 for grounding. The antenna module 50 may also include electronic components such as connectors and shielding covers.

[0039] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 The frame 21 also includes an antenna pattern 212, which is disposed along the extending direction of the frame 21. In some embodiments, one end of the antenna module 50 is flush with one end of the antenna pattern 212.

[0040] The fixing structure 100 of this application can be provided with a component in multiple directions for fixing the antenna module 50 to the gap 23 formed between the frame 21 and the middle frame 22 of the electronic device 200 in multiple directions. Thus, the gap 23 between the frame 21 and the middle frame 22 can be used to accommodate and fix the antenna module 50, which improves the space utilization rate inside the electronic device 200 and is beneficial to the overall structural design of the electronic device 200.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments above, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application. Those skilled in the art can also make other changes within the spirit of this application and use them in the design of this application, as long as they do not deviate from the technical effects of this application. These changes made in accordance with the spirit of this application should all be included within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for fixing an antenna module disposed in a gap inside a frame, said gap being located between the middle frame and the side frame of the electronic device housing, characterized in that: The fixing structure includes: A first component is used to fix the antenna module in a first direction. The first component includes at least a plastic part for spacing the antenna module from the frame by a predetermined distance. The frame is made of metal or conductive material. A second component is used to fix the antenna module in a second direction, the second component including at least a limiting component formed by the middle frame; A third component is used to fix the antenna module in a third-party direction, the third component including at least a pressing member for pressing the antenna module in a third-party direction; Wherein, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first component further includes a first rib having a first chamfer for the antenna module to enter the gap, and the first rib abutting against the antenna module to fix the antenna module in a first direction.

3. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second component further includes a second rib having a second chamfer for the antenna module to enter the gap, and the second rib abutting against the antenna module to fix the antenna module in a second direction.

4. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The third component further includes a first latch, which presses against the antenna module in a third-party upward direction to fix the antenna module in a third-party upward direction.

5. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing member includes an adjacent first pressing surface and a second pressing surface. The first pressing surface presses against the antenna module in a third direction, and the second pressing surface presses against the antenna module in a first direction.

6. The fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing member also includes a locking part, and the pressing member is fixed to the middle frame by the locking part.

7. The fixing structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The second component further includes a second hook that abuts against the pressing member to secure the pressing member to the middle frame.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device includes: The fixing structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; Antenna module, wherein the fixing structure is used to fix the antenna module.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The antenna module includes an elastic element and a ribbon cable module, and the antenna module is grounded to the middle frame through the elastic element and the ribbon cable module respectively.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The frame also includes an antenna pattern, with one end of the antenna module flush with one end of the antenna pattern on the frame.

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