Antenna structure and electronic device including the same

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a first board; a second plate provided such that a first slit structure is formed between at least a portion thereof and the first plate; a non-metallic first inner member coupled to the first plate and the second plate and disposed such that at least a portion thereof faces the first slot structure; and a first antenna pattern disposed on a different portion of the first inner member facing in an opposite direction to the at least a portion of the first inner member. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device, such as an antenna structure and an electronic device including the antenna structure. Background Art

[0002] Due to the remarkable development of information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the popularity and use of various electronic devices are rapidly increasing. In particular, electronic devices in recent years have been developed to enable communication while being carried.

[0003] An electronic device may refer to a device that performs a specific function according to a loaded program, such as a household appliance, an electronic notebook, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet PC, a video / audio device, a desktop / laptop computer, or a vehicle navigation device. For example, these electronic devices may output the stored information as sound or an image. As the integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more common, a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal may be equipped with various functions in recent years. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management or electronic wallets are integrated in a single electronic device. These electronic devices are gradually miniaturized so that users can carry them conveniently. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical Solution

[0005] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a first board, a second board, a first internal component, or a first antenna pattern. The second board may be arranged to form a first gap structure between at least a portion of the first board and the second board. The first internal component may be coupled to the first board and the second board. At least a portion of the first internal component may be arranged to face the first gap structure. The first antenna pattern may be arranged on another portion facing a direction opposite to the at least a portion of the first internal component.

[0006] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a first board, a second board, a first internal component, a circuit board, an antenna structure, or a feeding portion. The second board may be arranged to form a first gap structure between at least a portion of the first board and the second board. The first internal component may be coupled to the first board and the second board. At least a portion of the first internal component may be arranged to face the first gap structure. The circuit board may be arranged between the first board and the second board. The antenna structure may be formed in at least a portion of the first internal component. The feeding portion may be configured to feed an antenna signal from the circuit board to the antenna structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a first housing and internal components according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 5 is a combined perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 6 is shown along Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the first shell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure taken along line AA'.

[0013] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Fig.10 is a front view showing a first internal component and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Fig.11a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Fig.11b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Fig.12 is a front view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Fig.13a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Fig.13b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Fig.13c is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Fig.14a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Fig.14b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Fig.15 is a cross-sectional view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig.16 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Fig.17 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig.18a is a diagram illustrating a second board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Fig.18b is a diagram illustrating a state in which a rubber member is coupled to a second plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig.19 is an exploded perspective view showing a second housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Fig.21 is a graph comparing the antenna performance of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with the antenna performance of a general electronic device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0034] Reference Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0035] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when the 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 adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0036] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed 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, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. 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 alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0037] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0038] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0039] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0040] 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. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0041] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0042] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0043] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0044] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0045] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the 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).

[0046] The haptic module 179 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0047] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0048] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0049] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0050] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding 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, Wireless Fidelity (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, a 5G network, a 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 these various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0051] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0052] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of 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 the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0053] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0054] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0055] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the function or service requested, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request in the case of further processing the result or in the case of not further processing the result. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0056] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0057] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms for corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “combined with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “combined to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” when the terms “operably” or “communicatively” are used or when the terms “operably” or “communicatively” are not used, it means that the element may be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0058] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0059] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be run by an interpreter. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and data being temporarily stored in a storage medium.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be published in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play StoreTM), or may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a memory of a forwarding server).

[0061] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) in the above-mentioned components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some entities in the multiple entities may be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more components in the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each component in the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one component in the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more operations in the operations may be run or omitted in different orders, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0062] exist Figures 2 to 20 In the figure, a Cartesian coordinate system is shown for convenience of description. Figures 2 to 20 In the embodiment of the present invention, the X-axis direction may be defined and interpreted as the width direction of the electronic device or the component of the electronic device, the Y-axis direction may be defined and interpreted as the length direction of the electronic device or the component of the electronic device, and the Z-axis direction may be defined and interpreted as the thickness direction of the electronic device or the component of the electronic device. However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to these directions.

[0063] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] Figure 2 The embodiments can be used with Figure 1 Embodiments or Figures 3 to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0065] refer to Figure 2 , the electronic device 200 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a housing 210, a display 220, a plurality of keyboard keys 230, and a touch pad module 240. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be a laptop computer, a notebook computer, or a portable terminal. Figure 2 The configuration of the electronic device 200 and the display 220 in Figure 1 The configurations of the electronic device 101, the display module 160 and the antenna module 197 are partially the same or completely the same. Figure 2 The configuration of the plurality of keyboard keys 230 in Figure 1 The configuration of the input module 150 is partially the same or completely the same. Figure 2 The configuration of the touch panel module 240 in Figure 1The configuration of the input module 150 in is partially or entirely the same. Figure 2 The embodiments can be used with Figure 1 For example, Figure 2 Embodiments may additionally include Figure 1 Components of an embodiment.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may form at least a portion of the appearance of the electronic device 200 or a component (e.g., a touchpad module 240) supporting the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may be formed of a metal material. According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may be defined and referred to as a metal housing. According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may include a metal region.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may accommodate at least one of the display 220 , the plurality of keyboard keys 230 , or the touch pad module 240 .

[0068] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 can be opened or closed. For example, the housing 210 may include a first housing 212 and a second housing 214 rotatably connected to the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a hinge module connected to the housing 210. For example, the hinge module may be connected to the first housing 212 and the second housing 214, and provide a structure in which the first housing 212 and the second housing 214 are rotatable relative to each other. According to an embodiment, the first housing 212 may be configured to rotate at a specified angle (e.g., 0 to 180 degrees or 0 to 360 degrees) relative to the second housing 214. According to an embodiment, the second housing 214 may be defined and interpreted as rotating at a specified angle relative to the first housing 212. For example, the first front side 212a of the first housing 212 may face the second front side 214b of the second housing 214 (e.g., when the electronic device 200 is in a closed state).

[0069] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may be formed of a metal material having a selected level of stiffness. According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may be formed of a metal material or a non-metal material having a selected level of stiffness. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device 200 formed of a metal material may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a PCB. For example, the housing 210 may be electrically connected to the PCB via a capacitive component.

[0070] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 220 may be disposed within the second housing 214. For example, at least a portion of the display 220 may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 through the second housing 214. According to an embodiment, the display 220 may be a flexible display having at least a portion of the display 220 deformable into a flat surface or a curved surface. For example, the display 220 may be a foldable or rollable display.

[0071] According to an embodiment, display 220 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic stylus.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the plurality of keyboard keys 230 may each detect a user input (e.g., pressure). According to an embodiment, the plurality of keyboard keys 230 may be disposed on the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a closed state, the plurality of keyboard keys 230 may face the display 220. According to an embodiment, the plurality of keyboard keys 230 may be defined and interpreted as a plurality of keyboard keycaps. Figure 2 The configuration of the plurality of keyboard keys 230 in Figure 1 The configuration of the input module 150 in is exactly the same or partially the same.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the touchpad module 240 may be configured to detect or receive user input. According to an embodiment, the touchpad module 240 may include a capacitive touch sensor, a touch sensor based on resistive sensing, an optical touch sensor, or a surface acoustic wave touch sensor. For example, the touchpad module 240 may detect current, pressure, light, and / or vibration caused by user input applied to the touchpad module 240, and the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120) and / or the touchpad module 240 can determine user input based on detected changes in current, pressure, light, and / or vibration.

[0074] According to an embodiment, a processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 of the embodiment and / or the touchpad module 240 may determine the location (e.g., XY coordinates) of the user input. According to an embodiment, the touchpad module 240 may detect pressure on the touchpad module 240. According to an embodiment, when an external object (e.g., a user's finger or a stylus) directly contacts or is in close proximity to the surface of the touchpad module 240, the touchpad module 240 may detect the external object.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the touchpad module 240 may be accommodated in the housing 210. For example, the touchpad module 240 may be connected to the first housing 212 and at least partially exposed to the outside of the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, the touchpad module 240 may be positioned adjacent to the plurality of keyboard keys 230. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a closed state, at least a portion of the touchpad module 240 may face the display 220. The configuration of the touchpad module 240 may be different from that of the first housing 212. Figure 1 The configuration of the input module 150 in is exactly the same or partially the same.

[0076] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a first housing and internal components according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a combined perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] Figures 3 to 5 The embodiments can be used with Figure 1 and Figure 2 Embodiments or Figures 6 to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0078] refer to Figures 3 to 5 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 212 (eg, Figure 2 the first shell 212 ), the first internal component 330 or the second internal component 340 .

[0079] refer to Figure 3 , the first housing 212 may include a first plate 310 or a second plate 320. The first plate 310 and the second plate 320 may be coupled to each other to form an inner space of the first housing 212. A circuit board (eg, Figure 5 A circuit board 360) can be arranged in the internal space.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first board 310 may include a plurality of keyboard holes, in which a plurality of keyboard keys (eg, Figure 2 According to an embodiment, the first plate 310 may be formed of a metal material.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the second plate 320 may be configured to be coupled to the first plate 310. The second plate 320 may be formed of a metal material. According to an embodiment, the second plate 320 may be coupled to the first plate 310 through the first inner member 330 or the second inner member 340.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 and the second inner member 340 may be formed of a non-metal material (eg, a plastic material). For example, the first inner member 330 or the second inner member 340 may be manufactured by injection molding.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may be configured to couple at least one edge (eg, Figure 3 According to an embodiment, the second inner member 340 may be configured to connect one edge (eg, facing the +Y direction) of the edges of the first plate 310 and the second plate 320. Figure 3 edge in the X direction).

[0084] According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 or the second inner member 340 may include a coupling structure (eg, a hook structure) for coupling to the first plate 310 or the second plate 320 .

[0085] According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may include a plurality of first air holes (eg, Figure 4 For example, heat generated inside the electronic device 101 (or inside the first housing 212 ) may be discharged to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the plurality of first air holes formed in the first internal member 330 .

[0086] refer to Figure 4 , the first internal member 330 may be disposed between an edge of the first plate 310 and an edge of the second plate 320 .

[0087] According to an embodiment, the first internal member 330 may include a plurality of first partitions 331, and a plurality of first partitions 331 disposed at ends (eg, Figure 4 The second partition plate 332 is disposed on the end facing the +Z direction in the middle, or is disposed on the other end of the plurality of first partition plates 331 (for example, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may further include a hook structure 334 protruding from at least a portion of the third partition plate 333.

[0088] According to an embodiment, the plurality of first partitions 331 may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the plurality of first partitions 331 may be spaced apart from each other in a width direction (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the plurality of first partition plates 331 may be formed to have, but not limited to, a flat plate shape (or a plate shape).

[0089] According to an embodiment, the second separator 332 may be connected or coupled to ends of the plurality of first separators 331 (eg, Figure 4According to an embodiment, the second partition plate 332 may be a portion of the first inner member 330 that faces the first plate 310. According to an embodiment, the hook structure 334 may be formed to protrude from at least a portion of the second partition plate 332. According to an embodiment, the hook structure 334 may be fitted into a step or groove formed on the first plate 310. The first inner member 330 may be fixed to at least a portion of the first plate 310 by the hook structure 334.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the third separator 333 may be connected to or coupled to the other end (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the third partition plate 333 may be a portion of the first inner member 330 facing the second plate 320. According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may include a separate coupling structure for coupling to the second plate 320. The separate coupling structure may be a hook structure or a screw coupling structure.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may include a plurality of first air holes 336. According to an embodiment, the plurality of first air holes 336 may be holes formed to discharge air inside the electronic device 101 or the first housing 212 to the outside.

[0092] For example, the plurality of first air holes 336 may be holes surrounded by the first baffle 331, the second baffle 332, or the third baffle 333. In an embodiment, the plurality of first air holes 336 may be defined as holes extending from the front of the first inner member 330 (eg, Figure 4 The portion facing the +Y direction in the first inner member 330 extends through the rear portion of the first inner member 330 (eg, Figure 4 The plurality of first air holes 336 may form a path for exhausting air in the first housing 212 to dissipate heat in the first housing 212.

[0093] Reference Figure 5 , showing a state in which the first plate 310 and the second plate 320 are connected through the first internal member 330.

[0094] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first plate 310 may form a side surface 310A of the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, when the first plate 310 and the second plate 320 are coupled to each other, the first housing 212 may include a mounting structure 315 formed in the first housing 212 in a manner coupled to at least a portion of the hinge module.

[0095] According to an embodiment, when the first plate 310 and the second plate 320 are coupled to each other, the first housing 212 may include a first gap structure 315 formed in at least a portion of the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first inner member 330 (e.g., at least a portion of the front portion or Figure 5 The portion facing the +Y direction in the first slit structure 315 may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the first gap structure 315 may be formed at edges (eg, Figure 5 A step is formed at the edge facing the +Y direction in the image.

[0097] Figure 6 is shown along Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the first shell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure taken along line AA'. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.10 is a front view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.11a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.11b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] Figure 6 to Figure 11b The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 5 Embodiments or Figures 12 to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0099] Fig.10 It is shown from Figures 6 to 9 The +Y direction is viewed towards the -Y direction. Figures 6 to 9 A diagram of the first internal component 330 and the antenna structure 350, and Fig.11a and Fig.11b It is shown from Figures 6 to 9 The -Y direction is viewed towards the +Y direction Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 3 is a diagram of a first internal component 330 and an antenna structure 350 .

[0100] refer to Figure 6 to Figure 11b , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 5The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 212 , a first board 310 , a second board 320 , a first internal member 330 , an antenna structure 350 , a circuit board 360 , or a feeding portion 370 .

[0101] Figure 6 to Figure 11b The configuration of the first housing 212, the first plate 310, the second plate 320 or the first internal member 330 may be the same as Figures 3 to 5 The structural parts of the first shell 212, the first plate 310, the second plate 320 or the first internal component 330 are the same or completely the same.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the first housing 212 may include a first gap structure 315 (eg, Figure 5 For example, the first gap structure 315 may be formed on the side surface 310A of the first housing 212 (eg, Figure 5 For example, the first gap structure 315 may be a step formed between the first plate 310 and the second plate 320.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the first internal member 330 may include a plurality of first partitions 331 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first separator 331), the second separator 332 (for example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The second separator 332), the third separator 333 (for example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 a third partition plate 333) or a plurality of first air holes 336.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the front portion (eg, Figure 6 The portion facing the +Y direction) may at least partially face the first gap structure 315.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the plurality of first air holes (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first air hole 336 may form a path for exhausting air inside the first shell 212 together with the first gap structure 315 .

[0106] According to an embodiment, the antenna module (eg, Figure 1 The antenna module 197) may include a circuit board 360, a feeding portion 370 or an antenna structure 350.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the circuit board 360 may be disposed inside the first housing 212. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 360 may include at least one of a PCB, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible printed circuit board (RF-PCB).

[0108] According to an embodiment, the feeding portion 370 may form a conductive path electrically connecting the circuit board 360 and the antenna structure 350. The feeding portion 370 may include a first connector 372 connected to the circuit board 360, a second connector 373 connected to the first antenna pattern 351, or a coaxial cable 371 connected to the first connector 372 and the second connector 373.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the feeding portion 370 may be electrically connected to the communication module (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the communication module may feed the antenna signal to the first antenna pattern 351 through the feeding portion 370, or tune the antenna signal radiated from the first antenna pattern 351.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 350 may include a first antenna pattern 351 , a second antenna pattern 352 , or a third antenna pattern 353 .

[0111] According to an embodiment, the first antenna pattern 351 may be a conductive pattern formed on a plurality of first separators 331 of the first inner member 330. According to an embodiment, the first inner member 330 may be defined to have at least a portion facing the first slot structure 315, and the first antenna pattern 351 may be disposed in an opposite direction (e.g., Figure 6 on the -Y direction) part.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the first antenna pattern 351 may be disposed at an end portion of the first separator 331 (eg, Figure 6 For example, at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 may be in a direction from the inside of the electronic device 101 toward the outside (eg, Figure 6 The first antenna pattern 351 overlaps the first slot structure 315 in the +Y direction in the Y direction. According to an embodiment, the first antenna pattern 351 may be connected to the second connector 373 of the feeding portion 370.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the second antenna pattern 352 may be a conductive pattern formed on the second separator 332. The second antenna pattern 352 may be formed on a portion of the second separator 332 facing the first board 310. According to an embodiment, the second antenna pattern 352 may be a pattern extending from the first antenna pattern 351.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the second antenna pattern 352 may contact at least a portion of the first plate 310. At least a portion of the first plate 310 formed of a metal material may provide a ground plane for the antenna structure 350.

[0115] According to an embodiment, third antenna pattern 353 may be a conductive pattern formed on third separator 333. Third antenna pattern 353 may be formed on a portion of third separator 333 facing second board 320. According to an embodiment, third antenna pattern 353 may be a pattern extending from first antenna pattern 351.

[0116] According to an embodiment, third antenna pattern 353 may contact at least a portion of first plate 310. At least a portion of second plate 320 formed of a metal material may provide a ground plane for antenna structure 350.

[0117] According to an embodiment, the first antenna pattern 351 may be formed on a designated first separator 331 among the plurality of first separators 331 , and may not be formed on the remaining first separators 331 .

[0118] refer to Fig. 9 , showing that the first antenna pattern 351 is formed on some of the plurality of first separators 331 and is not formed on the first separator 331 located within at least a portion (eg, the gap region 355 ) of the plurality of first separators 331 .

[0119] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 350 may include a slot area 355 defined as an area where no pattern is formed (or an area surrounded by the first antenna pattern 351 ).

[0120] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 350 may operate as a slot antenna by feeding the antenna signal to a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 adjacent to the slot region 355 through the feeding portion 370. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the slot region 355 may be directed in a direction from the inside of the electronic device 101 toward the outside (e.g., Fig. 9 The first slot structure 315 overlaps with the first slot structure 315. Therefore, the antenna signal transmitted from the at least one antenna structure 350 may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the first slot structure 315.

[0121] According to an embodiment, at least one antenna structure 350 is formed or provided on the first inner member 330 for coupling the first board 310 and the second board 320, so that the electronic device 101 can ensure a free space inside thereof compared with a case where a separate structure for providing at least one antenna pattern (or structure) is included. For example, the first antenna pattern 351, the second antenna pattern 352, or the third antenna pattern 353 of the antenna structure 350 may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the portion to which the feeding portion 370 is connected may be, but is not limited to, the first antenna pattern 351 provided on a portion of the first diaphragm 331 where the first air hole 336 is not formed. Considering the tuning of the antenna signal or the interference with the surrounding structure, the feeding portion 370 may be connected to the second antenna pattern 352 or the third antenna pattern 353, or may be connected to the first inner member 330 via the front portion (e.g., Fig. 9 The portion facing the +Y direction) is connected to the first antenna pattern 351.

[0123] refer to Fig.11a and Fig.11b , the width of the gap region 355 (e.g., Fig.11a and Fig.11b The width in the X-axis direction of the image may be a first width W1 or a second width W2 greater than the first width W1.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may design the width W1 or W2 of the slot area 355 in consideration of a target frequency band of the antenna structure 350 operating as a slot antenna or interference caused by an internal structure of the electronic device 101 to tune the frequency of an antenna signal.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the gap area 355 may be formed in a direction from the inside of the electronic device 101 toward the outside (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b +Y direction in the middle) overlaps with multiple first air holes 336.

[0126] Fig.12 is a front view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13c is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] Fig.12 It is shown Figures 6 to 9 When viewed from +Y to -Y Figures 6 to 9A diagram of the first internal component 330 and the antenna structure 350, and Figures 13a to 13c It is shown Figures 6 to 9 Observed from -Y direction to +Y direction Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 3 is a diagram of a first internal component 330 and an antenna structure 350 .

[0128] Figure 12 to Figure 13c The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 11b Embodiments or Figures 14a to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0129] Reference Figure 12 to Figure 13c , electronic devices (e.g. Figures 1 to 9 The electronic device 101 may include a first internal component 330 and an antenna structure 350.

[0130] Figure 12 to Figure 13c The configuration of the first internal component 330 or the antenna structure 350 in Figure 6 to Figure 11b The configuration of the first internal component 330 or the antenna structure 350 is partially or entirely the same.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the first internal member 330 may include a plurality of first partitions 331 (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b A plurality of first separators 331), a second separator 332 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The second separator 332), the third separator 333 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b a third partition plate 333) or a plurality of first air holes 336 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b Multiple first air holes 336).

[0132] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 350 may include a first antenna pattern 351 (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The first antenna pattern 351), the second antenna pattern 352 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The second antenna pattern 352), the third antenna pattern 353 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The third antenna pattern 353) or the slot area 355 (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b gap area 355).

[0133] According to an embodiment, at least some of the plurality of first separators 331 (eg, the first separator 331A) may have a greater width (eg, Figure 12 to Figure 13b The width in the X-axis direction).

[0134] According to an embodiment, the first air holes 336 may not be formed on the first separator 331A (hereinafter referred to as “1-1 separator 331A”).

[0135] According to an embodiment, the slot region 355 may be formed to correspond to the 1-1 th partition plate 331A. For example, the antenna patterns 351, 352, and 353 of the antenna structure 350 may not be formed at the rear portion (eg, Fig.13a and the portion facing the -Y direction in 13B).

[0136] For example, the gap region 355 may be located along a portion of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 6 The direction from the inside of the electronic device 101 to the outside (for example, Figure 6 +Y direction in the first gap structure (for example, Figure 6 The first gap structure 315 of the embodiment of the present invention overlaps, but can also overlap in the direction (for example, Figure 6 The first air hole 336 does not overlap with the first air hole 336 in the +Y direction.

[0137] Reference Figures 13a to 13c , the width of the gap region 355 (e.g., Fig.13a and Fig.13b The width in the X-axis direction of the image (in the X-axis direction) can be the third width W3 or the fourth width W4 greater than the third width W3, or the fifth width W5.

[0138] According to an embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 6 The electronic device 101) can tune the frequency of the antenna signal by designing the width W3, W4 or W5 of the slot area 355 in consideration of the target frequency band of the antenna structure 350 operating as a slot antenna or interference caused by the internal structure of the electronic device.

[0139] According to an embodiment, a width W3 , W4 , or W5 of the slit region 355 may be substantially equal to a width of the 1-1th separator 331A.

[0140] refer to Fig.13b The antenna structure 350 may further include a first feeding pattern 351A. The first feeding pattern 351A is used as a feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The portion to which the feeding portion 370 of the feed portion is fed may be a second connector of the feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The part to which the second connector 373) is connected.

[0141] According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 351A may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 or the second antenna pattern 352. According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 351A may be disposed within the slot region 355.

[0142] refer to Fig.13cThe antenna structure 350 may further include a first feeding pattern 351A or a second feeding pattern 351B. The first feeding pattern 351A or the second feeding pattern 351B is used as a feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The portion to which the feeding portion 370 of the feed portion is fed may be a second connector of the feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The part to which the second connector 373) is connected.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 351A may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 or the second antenna pattern 352. According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 351A may be disposed within the slot region 355.

[0144] According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 351B may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first feeding pattern 351A. According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 351B may be disposed within the gap area 355. According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 351B may be arranged along a line substantially aligned with the second partition plate (e.g., Figure 6 The second separator 332) and the third separator (for example, Figure 6 Extends in a direction parallel to one of the third partitions 333).

[0145] According to an embodiment, the length or width W6 (eg, Fig.13c The length or width in the X-axis direction) can be smaller than the width W5 of the gap area 355.

[0146] refer to Fig.13b and Fig.13c The electronic device can adjust the length of the first feeding pattern 351A provided in the gap area 355 (for example, Fig.13b and Fig.13c ) or the length of the second feeding pattern 351B (for example, Fig.13c The length in the Z-axis direction) is used to tune the frequency of the antenna signal.

[0147] Fig.14a is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.14b is a rear view showing a first internal member and an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0148] Fig.14a and Fig.14b The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 13c Embodiments or Figures 15 to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0149] Fig.14a and Fig.14b It is shown Figures 6 to 9 Observed from -Y direction to +Y direction Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 3 is a diagram of a first internal component 330 and an antenna structure 350 .

[0150] refer to Fig.14a and Fig.14b , electronic devices (e.g. Figures 1 to 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first internal component 430 or 530 or an antenna structure 450 or 550.

[0151] Fig.14a and Fig.14b The configuration of the first internal components 430 and 530 or the antenna structures 450 and 550 in Figures 6 to 13c The configuration parts of the first internal component 330 or the antenna structure 350 are the same or exactly the same.

[0152] refer to Fig.14a The first internal member 430 may include a plurality of first partitions 431 (eg, Figures 6 to 13c The first separator 331), the hook structure 434 (for example, Figure 4 hook-shaped structure 334), a plurality of first air holes 436 (eg, Figures 6 to 9 the first air hole 336) or the fourth partition plate 437.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the fourth partition plate 437 may be formed from the third partition plate (eg, Figure 4 At least a portion of the third partition plate 333 of the electronic device protrudes and is disposed in at least a portion of the first air hole 436. For example, the fourth partition plate 437 may reduce the size of the first air hole 436 by occupying at least a portion of the first air hole 436. Therefore, although air may circulate through the gap between the first air hole 436 and the partition plate, introduction of foreign matter into the gap from the outside of the electronic device may be reduced.

[0154] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 450 may include a first antenna pattern 451 (eg, Figures 6 to 13c The first antenna pattern 351), the second antenna pattern 452 (for example, Figures 6 to 13c The second antenna pattern 352), the third antenna pattern 453 (for example, Figures 6 to 13c The third antenna pattern 353), the gap area 455 (for example, Figures 11a to 13c The first feeding pattern 451A is used as a feed portion (eg, Figure 6 The portion to which the feeding portion 370 of the feed portion is fed may be a second connector of the feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The part to which the second connector 373) is connected.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 451A may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 or the third antenna pattern 353. According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 451A may be disposed within the slot region 455.

[0156] refer to Fig.14b , the first internal member 530 may include a plurality of first partitions 531A (eg, Figures 6 to 13c The first separator 331), the hook structure 534 (for example, Figure 4 hook-shaped structure 334), a plurality of first air holes 536 (eg, Figures 6 to 9 the first air hole 336) or the fourth partition plate 531B.

[0157] According to an embodiment, the fourth partition plate 531B may be formed to connect the first partition plates 531 facing each other. According to an embodiment, the fourth partition plate 531B may be disposed substantially parallel to the second partition plate (eg, Figures 6 to 9 The second separator 332) or the third separator (for example, Figures 6 to 9 At least one of the third partitions 333).

[0158] According to an embodiment, the plurality of first air holes 536 may be formed by a first separator 531A, a fourth separator 531B, and a second separator (eg, Figure 6 The second separator 332 of the embodiment may be surrounded by the first separator 531A, the fourth separator 531B and the third separator (e.g., Figure 6 The third partition plate 333) is surrounded.

[0159] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 550 may further include a first feeding pattern 551A or a second feeding pattern 551B. The first feeding pattern 551A or the second feeding pattern 551B is used as a feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The portion to which the feeding portion 370 of the feed portion is fed may be a second connector of the feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The part to which the second connector 373) is connected.

[0160] According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 551A may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 551 or the third antenna pattern 553. According to an embodiment, the first feeding pattern 551A may be disposed within the slot region 555.

[0161] According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 551B may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first feeding pattern 551 A. In an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 551B may be disposed within the slit area 555. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second feeding pattern 551B may be disposed on the fourth separator 531B.

[0162] According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 551B may be a portion extending from at least a portion of the first feeding pattern 551A. According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 551B may be disposed within the gap area 555. According to an embodiment, the second feeding pattern 551B may be arranged along a direction substantially parallel to the second partition plate (e.g., Figure 6 The second separator 332) or the third separator (for example, Figure 6 Extends in the direction of one of the third partitions 333).

[0163] Fig.15 is a cross-sectional view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0164] Fig.15 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 14b Embodiments or Figures 16 to 21 Combination of embodiments.

[0165] Fig.15 The electronic device 101 (for example, Figure 6 The electronic device 101) may include a first shell 212, a first board 310, a first gap structure 315, a second board 320, a first internal component 330, a first partition 331, a second partition 332, a third partition 333, an antenna structure 350, a first antenna pattern 351, a second antenna pattern 352, a third antenna pattern 353, a fourth antenna pattern 354, a circuit board 360, a feeding part 370, a coaxial cable 371, a first connector 372, a second connector 373 or a coating layer 380. Fig.15 The components of the electronic device 101 in Figure 6 The components of the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1 are partially or entirely the same.

[0166] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 350 may further include a first inner member 330 disposed at a front portion (eg, Fig.15 The fourth antenna pattern 354 may be a conductive pattern formed on the plurality of first partitions 331. For example, the first inner member 330 may be defined as having at least a portion facing the first slot structure 315, and the fourth antenna pattern 354 may be defined as being disposed on at least a portion of the first inner member 330.

[0167] According to an embodiment, the fourth antenna pattern 354 may be disposed at an end portion of the first separator 331 (eg, Fig.15 For example, at least a portion of the first antenna pattern 351 may be in a direction from the inside of the electronic device 101 toward the outside (eg, Fig.15The fourth antenna pattern 354 may extend from the second antenna pattern 352 or the third antenna pattern 353 according to an embodiment.

[0168] According to an embodiment, fourth antenna pattern 354 may be configured to be electromagnetically coupled to first antenna pattern 351. According to an embodiment, fourth antenna pattern 354 may radiate a signal radiated from first antenna pattern 351 (or a slot region of first antenna pattern 351) to the outside of electronic device 101 through fourth antenna pattern 354 and first slot structure 315 by means of a capacitance formed between a coupling portion of fourth antenna pattern 354 and first antenna pattern 351.

[0169] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a paint layer 380 covering the fourth antenna pattern 354. According to an embodiment, the paint layer 380 may be formed of a paint having substantially the same color as the first inner member 330. According to an embodiment, the fourth antenna pattern 354 formed on at least a portion of the first inner member 330 is visually hidden by the paint layer 380 formed in substantially the same color as the first inner member 330, so that the first inner member 330 visually observed through the first slit structure 315 may be recognized as a single member.

[0170] Fig.16 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.17 is an exploded perspective view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.18a is a diagram illustrating a second board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.18b is a diagram illustrating a state in which a rubber member is coupled to a second plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.19 is an exploded perspective view showing a second housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0171] Figures 16 to 19 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 15 Embodiments or Fig. 20 and Fig.21 Combination of embodiments.

[0172] refer to Fig.16 and Fig.17 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 212 (eg, Figures 2 to 6 The first housing 212 includes a first plate 310 (eg, Figures 3 to 6 310) or the second plate 320 (e.g., Figures 3 to 6 The second plate 320).

[0173] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a second internal member 391 or 395 (eg, Figure 3 a second internal component 340).

[0174] According to an embodiment, the second inner member 391 or 395 may couple the first plate 310 and the second plate 320 to each other. In addition, the second inner member 391 or 395 may be provided at least a portion of the edge of the first plate 310 and the second plate 320 (eg, Figure 16 to Figure 17 In the gap structure in the edge facing the +X direction).

[0175] According to an embodiment, the second inner member 391 or 395 may be formed of a non-metal material.

[0176] refer to Fig.16 The second internal member 391 may further include a second air hole formed in at least a portion thereof. The plurality of second air holes of the second internal member 391 may form a path for air to be introduced into the electronic device from the outside of the electronic device. For example, the air introduced into the second air holes of the second internal member 391 may pass through the first internal member (e.g., Figures 4 to 6 The first inner member 330) has a plurality of first air holes (eg, Figures 4 to 6 The first air hole 336) is discharged to the outside of the first shell 212.

[0177] According to the embodiment, referring to Figures 6 to 15 The antenna structure described above can be applied to the second inner member 391 as an example. For example, the antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 The first antenna pattern 351 of the second inner member 391 may be disposed on a portion of the second inner member 391 facing the interior of the first housing 212, and the antenna pattern may radiate an antenna signal fed through the feeding portion. For example, the antenna pattern may be configured as a slot antenna including a slot region.

[0178] According to an embodiment, the second internal member 391 may further include a second air hole formed in at least a portion thereof. The plurality of second air holes of the second internal member 391 may form a path for air to be introduced into the electronic device from the outside of the electronic device. For example, the air introduced into the second air holes of the second internal member 391 may pass through the first internal member (e.g., Figures 4 to 6 The first inner member 330) has a plurality of first air holes (eg, Figures 4 to 6 The first air hole 336) is discharged to the outside of the first shell 212.

[0179] According to the embodiment, referring to Figures 6 to 15The antenna structure described above can be applied to the second inner member 391 as an example. For example, the antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 The first antenna pattern 351 of the second inner member 391 may be disposed on a portion of the second inner member 391 facing the interior of the first housing 212, and the antenna pattern may radiate an antenna signal fed by the feeding portion. For example, the antenna pattern may be configured as a slot antenna including a slot region.

[0180] refer to Fig.17 The second internal member 395 may be a device having a built-in speaker (e.g., Figure 1 According to the embodiment, referring to the speaker housing of the sound output module 155 or the audio module 170. Figures 6 to 15 The antenna structure described above can be applied to the second inner member 395 as an example. For example, the antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 The first antenna pattern 351) may be disposed on a portion of the second inner member 395 facing the interior of the first housing 212, and the antenna pattern may radiate an antenna signal fed by the feeding portion. For example, the antenna pattern may be configured as a slot antenna including a slot region.

[0181] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure may be disposed in an internal component having various functions to radiate an antenna signal. In addition, the antenna structure may be disposed adjacent to a slot structure associated with various components to radiate an antenna signal through the slot structure.

[0182] refer to Fig.18a and Fig.18b , the second plate 320 may further include a plurality of third air holes 324 formed on at least a portion thereof. The plurality of third air holes 324 may form a path for air to be discharged from the inside of the second housing to the outside. According to an embodiment, in order to prevent or reduce the heat discharged from the plurality of third air holes 324 from flowing back to the first slit structure 315, the second plate 320 may further include a second slit structure 323. According to an embodiment, the rubber member 325 may be fixedly inserted into the second slit structure 323. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is used, the path between the first slit structure 315 and the plurality of third air holes 324 may be blocked by the rubber member 325, thereby preventing or reducing the heat discharged from the first housing 212 from flowing back to the first slit structure 315. According to an embodiment, the rubber member 325 may be formed of a rubber material. However, the rubber member 325 is not limited thereto and may be formed of various materials.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 6 to 9 The antenna structure 350) can be arranged adjacent to the second slot structure 323, and the antenna signal can also be radiated through the second slot structure 323.

[0184] refer to Fig.19 , the second housing 214 (eg, Figure 2 The second housing 214 may include a protective member 610 or a third plate 620, and the protective member 610 is configured to protect the display 220 (eg, Figure 2 The border of the display 220).

[0185] According to an embodiment, the protection member 610 and the third plate 620 may be coupled by the third inner member 630. According to an embodiment, the third inner member 630 may be formed of a non-metal material. In addition, the third inner member 630 may be disposed in a gap structure formed between the protection member 610 and the third plate 620.

[0186] According to an embodiment, an antenna structure (e.g. Figures 6 to 9 The antenna structure 350 of the electronic device 101 may be formed in a portion of the third inner member 630 that faces the interior of the second housing 214. Figures 6 to 9 The antenna structure 350) may be disposed adjacent to the slot structure formed between the protection member 610 and the third plate 620 to radiate the antenna signal through the slot structure.

[0187] Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view showing a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0188] Fig. 20 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 19 Embodiments or Fig.21 Combination of embodiments.

[0189] refer to Fig. 20 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 212 (eg, Figures 1 to 6 of the first housing 212).

[0190] According to an embodiment, the first housing 212 may include a first plate 710 (eg, Figures 4 to 6 310) or the second plate 720 (e.g., Figures 4 to 6 The second plate 720).

[0191] According to an embodiment, the first plate 710 and the second plate 720 may be connected by a first internal member 730 (eg, Figures 4 to 6 The first internal component 330 is connected.

[0192] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a circuit board 740 (eg, Figure 6 According to an embodiment, the antenna structure (eg, Figure 6The antenna structure 350 of the circuit board 740 may be formed on the circuit board 740. For example, the circuit board 740 may include at least one antenna pattern (eg, a conductive pattern).

[0193] According to an embodiment, an antenna signal radiated from the antenna structure of the circuit board 740 may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the first slot structure 715 formed on the side surface 720A of the second board 720 .

[0194] According to an embodiment, an antenna signal radiated from the antenna structure of the circuit board 740 may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 101 through at least a portion of the first internal member 730 disposed in the second slot structure 716 formed between the first board 710 and the second board 720 .

[0195] Fig.21 is a graph comparing antenna performance of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with antenna performance of a general electronic device.

[0196] Fig.21 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 20 Combination of embodiments.

[0197] refer to Fig.21 It can be identified that the antenna efficiency L2 of the electronic device disclosed in the present invention is higher than the antenna efficiency L1 of a general electronic device (for example, an electronic device having a metal shell in part). Fig.21 The horizontal axis of the graph may represent frequency, and Fig.21 The vertical axis of the curve graph may represent efficiency. For example, it can be recognized that in terms of antenna performance, within a frequency range of about 2412 MHz to about 5805 MHz, the antenna efficiency L2 of the electronic device of the present disclosure is higher than the antenna efficiency L1 of a general electronic device.

[0198] Electronic devices having communication functions, such as portable terminals (eg, notebook electronic devices), are becoming smaller and lighter in order to maximize portability and convenience for users, and integrated components are disposed in smaller and smaller spaces for high performance.

[0199] In addition, in order to improve aesthetics and supplement rigidity, electronic devices are increasingly using metal housing materials. When the exterior of the electronic device is formed of a metal housing, a separate structure (non-metal material) for antenna signal radiation should be provided in a portion of the metal housing to radiate the antenna signal. Since the structure is visually exposed from the exterior of the product, the aesthetics of the electronic device may be reduced, and since a portion of the metal housing is replaced by the separate structure, there is a concern that the mechanical rigidity of the electronic device may be weakened.

[0200] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an antenna structure in which a coupling structure for a board and an arrangement structure of an antenna pattern can be implemented by a single component, and an electronic device including the antenna structure can be provided.

[0201] However, the problems to be solved in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems and can be determined in various ways without departing from the principle and scope of the present disclosure.

[0202] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since an antenna signal from a slot antenna can be radiated through the first slot structure, antenna radiation performance can be improved.

[0203] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since a coupling structure for a board and an arrangement structure of an antenna pattern may be implemented by one component, fewer components may be required.

[0204] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figures 1 to 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first board (eg, Figures 3 to 6 The first plate 310), the second plate (eg, Figures 3 to 6 a second plate 320), a first internal member (eg, Figure 3 to Figure 11b ) or a first antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The first antenna pattern 351, Fig.14b The second plate may be configured to form a first gap structure (e.g., Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first slot structure 315 of the first inner member may be connected to the first plate and the second plate. At least a portion of the first inner member may be arranged to face the first slot structure. The first inner member may be formed of a non-metallic material. The first antenna pattern may be arranged on another portion facing in a direction opposite to the at least a portion of the first inner member.

[0205] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a circuit board (eg, Figure 6 The electronic device may further include a feeding portion configured to electrically connect the circuit board with the first antenna pattern.

[0206] According to an embodiment, the first inner member may include a plurality of first air holes (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first air hole 336 or Figures 7 to 9 The first air hole 336).

[0207] According to an embodiment, the first antenna pattern may include a slot region (eg, Fig. 9 gap area 355).

[0208] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the slit region may be disposed to overlap the first slit structure in a direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

[0209] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the slit area may be disposed to overlap with at least one first air hole of the plurality of first air holes in a direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

[0210] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the gap area may be disposed not to overlap with the plurality of first air holes in a direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

[0211] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a first feeding pattern (eg, Fig.13b The first feeding pattern 351A, Fig.14b At least a portion of the first feeding pattern may be disposed in the gap region.

[0212] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second feeding pattern extending from the first feeding pattern (eg, Fig.14a or the second feeding pattern 551B of FIG. 14c ).

[0213] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second antenna pattern extending from the first antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The second antenna pattern 352, Fig.14b 14c). At least a portion of the second antenna pattern may be configured to contact the first board.

[0214] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a third antenna pattern extending from the first antenna pattern (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The third antenna pattern 353, Fig.14b 14c). At least a portion of the third antenna pattern may be configured to contact the second board.

[0215] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a fourth antenna pattern (eg, Fig.15 A fourth antenna pattern 354).

[0216] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a paint layer (eg, Fig.15 of coating layer 380).

[0217] According to an embodiment, the paint layer may have substantially the same color as the first interior member.

[0218] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a communication module (eg, Figure 1 Communication module 190).

[0219] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figures 1 to 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first board (eg, Figures 3 to 6 The first plate 310), the second plate (eg, Figures 3 to 6 a second plate 320), a first internal member (eg, Figure 3 to Figure 11b The first internal member 330), a circuit board (eg, Figure 6 circuit board 360), antenna structure (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The antenna structure 350) or the feeding portion (eg, Figure 6 The second plate may be configured to form a first gap structure (e.g., Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first slot structure 315 of the first internal member can be connected to the first plate and the second plate. At least a portion of the first internal member can be arranged to face the first slot structure. The first internal member can be formed of a non-metallic material. The circuit board can be arranged between the first plate and the second plate. The antenna structure can be formed in at least a portion of the first internal member. The feeding portion can be configured to feed the antenna signal from the circuit board to the antenna structure.

[0220] According to an embodiment, at least one of the first board or the second board may provide a ground plane for the antenna structure.

[0221] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure may be configured as a slot antenna.

[0222] According to an embodiment, the first inner member may include a hook structure (eg, Figure 4 Hook-like structure 334).

[0223] According to an embodiment, the feed portion may include a coaxial cable (eg, Figure 6 coaxial cable 371).

[0224] While specific embodiments have been described above in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a first plate (310); a second plate (320) configured to form a first gap structure (315) between at least a portion of the first plate and the second plate; a first internal member (330) formed of a non-metallic material and coupled to the first plate and the second plate, wherein at least a portion of the first internal member faces the first gap structure; as well as A first antenna pattern (351, 451, 551) is provided on another portion facing in a direction opposite to the at least one portion of the first internal member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A circuit board (360), the circuit board being arranged between the first board and the second board; as well as A feeding portion (370) is configured to electrically connect the circuit board and the first antenna pattern.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first inner member includes a plurality of first air holes (336) formed in at least a portion of the first inner member.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first antenna pattern includes a slot area (355) formed in at least a portion of the first antenna pattern.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: At least a portion of the slit region is disposed to overlap with the first slit structure in a direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The at least a portion of the gap region is disposed to overlap with at least one first air hole of the plurality of first air holes in the direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The at least a portion of the gap region is disposed not to overlap with the plurality of first air holes in the direction from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside of the electronic device.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a first feeding pattern (351A, 451A, 551A) extending from the first antenna pattern, wherein: At least a portion of the first feeding pattern is disposed in the slot region.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a second feeding pattern (351B, 551B) extending from the first feeding pattern.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a second antenna pattern (352, 452, 552) extending from the first antenna pattern, wherein: At least a portion of the second antenna pattern is configured to contact the first board.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a third antenna pattern (353, 453, 553) extending from the first antenna pattern, wherein: At least a portion of the third antenna pattern is configured to contact the second board.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a fourth antenna pattern (354) disposed on the at least a portion of the first internal member.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a paint layer (380), the paint layer being arranged to cover the fourth antenna pattern.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: The paint layer has substantially the same color as the first interior component.

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a communication module (190) electrically connected to the first antenna pattern.

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