Portable communication device

Abstract

A portable communication device is provided. The portable communication device includes: a housing including a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device, and having an opening formed therein; a display accommodated in the housing to be visible through a front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure accommodated in the housing such that a first antenna radiator and a second antenna radiator formed in the antenna structure face the opening; and a non-conductive member accommodated in the housing between a side surface of the portable communication device and the antenna structure, a first surface of the non-conductive member facing the side surface of the portable communication device and at least partially filling the opening, and a second surface of the non-conductive member faces the antenna structure and is shaped such that a first distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and a middle portion of the antenna structure is different from a second distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and at least one of an upper end portion or a lower end portion of the antenna structure.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of February 13, 2020, application number 202010090902.4, and invention name “Electronic device including an antenna”. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a portable communication device. Background Art

[0003] With the sharp increase in mobile services, next-generation communication technologies based on high-frequency bands (e.g., fifth generation (5G) or Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig)) are being developed. For example, signals in the high-frequency band may include millimeter waves having a frequency band ranging from 20 GHz to 300 GHz. When using signals in the high-frequency band, the wavelength can be shortened, and the antenna and the device can become small in size and / or light in weight.

[0004] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with respect to the present disclosure. Summary of the invention

[0005] Various aspects of the present disclosure are used to solve at least the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device and a method for manufacturing the same, the electronic device including an antenna having a shape with an optimized structure and arrangement, the optimized structure and arrangement allowing the antenna to be set on one side of the electronic device and allowing the antenna structure including the antenna to have appropriate signal radiation performance.

[0006] When using a signal in a high frequency band, the wavelength can be shortened, and a relatively large number of antennas can be installed on an electronic device in the same area. On the contrary, since the directivity of radio waves becomes strong and propagation path loss occurs seriously, propagation characteristics may deteriorate.

[0007] For example, a communication module using a millimeter wave band above 20 GHz may include a small-sized antenna. The antenna may be installed around the device where the antenna is provided, any other device structure may be provided in relation to the antenna, or a structure that can affect the antenna may be provided to cover the direction of signal radiation of the antenna. An antenna structure is required that can exhibit the signal radiation performance that the designer expects in this structure.

[0008] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a housing, the housing includes a first plate, a second plate and a side member, the first plate includes at least a portion of an outer surface facing a first direction, the second plate includes at least a portion of an outer surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the side member surrounds the space between the first plate and the second plate and is connected to the second plate or is formed integrally with the second plate; a support member, formed integrally with the side member or connected to the side member, inserted between the first plate and the second plate, and includes a conductive portion; an antenna structure, inserted between the second plate and the support member, and including at least one antenna pattern, the antenna pattern including a surface facing a third direction, and the at least a portion of the surface is configured to form a directional beam facing at least the third direction, the third direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction and facing the side member; a non-conductive structure, It is arranged in a space surrounded by a second plate, a supporting member, a side member and a surface of an antenna structure, and includes a main body portion, the main body portion including a first end, a second end, a first surface and a second surface, the first end being adjacent to a first area where the supporting member and the side member are connected, the second end being adjacent to a second area where the surface of the antenna structure and the inner surface of the second plate are adjacent to each other, the first surface being inserted between the first end and the second end and formed based on the contour of the inner surface of the second plate and / or the inner surface of the side member, and when viewing a cross section taken in a third direction, as proceeding from the second end toward the first end, the distance from the surface of the antenna structure at the second surface increases; and a wireless communication circuit, which is electrically connected to the antenna pattern and sends and / or receives signals having a frequency between 3 GHz and 100 GHz.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a support member; a front plate disposed on the front surface of the support member; a rear plate disposed on the rear surface of the support member; a non-conductive structure interposed between the rear plate and an edge of the support member and fixed to the support member; and an antenna structure interposed between the rear plate and the edge of the support member, at least a portion of the antenna structure can be arranged to face the non-conductive structure, and in a region of the non-conductive structure facing the antenna structure, a separation distance from the antenna structure can vary according to a distance from a bottom surface of the support member to which the non-conductive structure is fixed.

[0011] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting traditional network communication and 5G network communication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 2C An embodiment of the structure of an antenna module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0015] Figure 3 According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2A A cross-sectional view of the antenna module taken along line BB';

[0016] Figure 4 is a view showing an example of a front exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 5 is a view showing an example of a rear exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 6 is a view showing an example of an exploded structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 7 is a view showing an example of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, corresponding to Figure 5 A section taken along the line C-C';

[0020] Figure 8 is a view showing an example of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, corresponding to Figure 5 Another cross section taken along the line CC';

[0021] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of an example of a cross section taken along line CC';

[0022] Fig.10 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of another example of a cross section taken along line CC';

[0023] Fig.11 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of another example of a cross section taken along line CC';

[0024] Fig. 12A is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of a shape of a cross section taken along line CC';

[0025] Fig. 12B is a view showing a non-conductive structure and a region where the non-conductive structure is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Fig.13 A reference diagram showing an embodiment of the present disclosure Figures 3 to 12B A view of 2D simulation results of signal radiation of a non-conductive structure described;

[0027] Fig.14A is a view showing one shape of a partial configuration of an electronic device including a non-conductive structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Fig. 14B is a view showing another shape of a partial configuration of an electronic device including a non-conductive structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Fig.15 is a view showing a shape of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig.16 is a view showing polarization characteristics according to a non-conductive structure shape and a surrounding environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0031] Fig.17 is a view showing one example of a vertical mounting structure of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be understood to refer to like parts, components, and structures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in understanding, but these details are to be considered merely exemplary. Therefore, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications of the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0034] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0035] It will be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0036] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 for supporting traditional network communication and 5G network communication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 may include a first communication processor 112, a second communication processor 114, a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 122, a second RFIC 124, a third RFIC 126, a fourth RFIC 128, a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) 132, a second RFFE 134, a first antenna 142, a second antenna 144, and an antenna 148. The electronic device 101 may also include a processor 120 and a memory 130. The network 199 may include a first network 193 (or a first cellular network) and a second network 194 (or a second cellular network). The electronic device 101 may also include Figure 1 The first communication processor 112, the second communication processor 114, the first RFIC 122, the second RFIC 124, the fourth RFIC 128, the first RFFE 132, and the second RFFE 134 may form at least a part of the wireless communication module 192. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth RFIC 128 may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC 126.

[0038] The first communication processor 112 can establish a communication channel for a frequency band used for wireless communication with the first network 193, and can support traditional network communication through the established communication channel. The first network 193 can be a traditional network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor 114 can establish a communication channel corresponding to a specified frequency band (e.g., in a range from about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) in a frequency band to be used for wireless communication with the second network 194, and can support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to various embodiments, the second network 194 can be a 5G network defined in 3GPP. In addition, the first communication processor 112 or the second communication processor 114 can establish a communication channel corresponding to another specified frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz or lower) in a frequency band to be used for wireless communication with the second network 194, and can support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. The first communication processor 112 and the second communication processor 114 can be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first communication processor 112 or the second communication processor 114 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package together with the processor 120 , an auxiliary processor, or a communication module.

[0039] In the case of transmitting a signal, the first RFIC 122 may convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 112 into a radio frequency (RF) signal of about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first network 193 (e.g., a legacy network). In the case of receiving a signal, the RF signal may be obtained from the first network 193 (e.g., a legacy network) through an antenna (e.g., the first antenna 142) and may be pre-processed by an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE 132). The first RFIC 122 may convert the pre-processed RF signal into a baseband signal so that it is processed by the first communication processor 112.

[0040] In the case of transmitting a signal, the second RFIC 124 may convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 112 or the second communication processor 114 into an RF signal in the Sub6 frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz or lower) used in the second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) (hereinafter referred to as a "5G Sub6 RF signal"). In the case of receiving a signal, the 5G Sub6 RF signal may be obtained from the second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., the second antenna 144) and may be pre-processed by an RFFE (e.g., the second RFFE 134). The second RFIC 124 may convert the pre-processed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that it may be processed by a relevant communication processor in the first communication processor 112 or the second communication processor 114.

[0041] The third RFIC 126 may convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 114 into an RF signal in the 5G Above6 frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used in the second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) (hereinafter referred to as a "5G Above6 RF signal"). In the case of receiving a signal, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna 148) and may be pre-processed by the third RFFE 136. The third RFFE 136 may include at least one phase shifter 138. The third RFIC 126 may convert the pre-processed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal so as to be processed by the second communication processor 114. According to one embodiment, the third RFFE 136 may be implemented as a part of the third RFIC 126.

[0042] The electronic device 101 may include a fourth RFIC 128 that is independent of the third RFIC 126 or is at least a part of the third RFIC 126. In this case, the fourth RFIC 128 may convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 114 into an RF signal (hereinafter referred to as an "IF signal") in an intermediate frequency band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz), and may provide the IF signal to the third RFIC 126. The third RFIC 126 may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above 6 RF signal. In the case of receiving a signal, the 5G Above 6 RF signal may be received from the second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna 148) and may be converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC 126. The fourth RFIC 128 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that it is processed by the second communication processor 114.

[0043] The first RFIC 122 and the second RFIC 124 may be implemented as part of a single package or a single chip. The first RFFE 132 and the second RFFE 134 may be implemented as part of a single package or a single chip. At least one of the first antenna 142 or the second antenna 144 may be omitted or may be combined with any other antenna to process RF signals in multiple frequency bands.

[0044] The third RFIC 126 and the antenna 148 may be arranged at the same substrate to form the antenna module 146. For example, the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be arranged at the first substrate (e.g., the main printed circuit board (PCB)). In this case, the third RFIC 126 may be arranged in a partial area of ​​a second substrate (e.g., a sub-PCB) independent of the first substrate (e.g., on the lower surface of the second substrate), and the antenna 148 may be arranged in another partial area of ​​the second substrate (e.g., on the upper surface of the second substrate). Thus, the antenna module 146 may be formed. The antenna 148 may include, for example, an antenna array that can be used for beamforming. Since the third RFIC 126 and the antenna 148 are arranged at the same substrate, the length of the transmission line between the third RFIC 126 and the antenna 148 may be reduced. For example, due to the transmission line, the reduction of the transmission line makes it possible to reduce the loss (or attenuation) of the signal in the high frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used for 5G network communication. Thus, the electronic device 101 can improve the communication quality or speed with the second network 194 (e.g., 5G network).

[0045] The second network 194 (e.g., a 5G network) can be used independently of the first network 193 (e.g., a traditional network) (this scheme is called "standalone (SA)"), or can be used in combination with the first network 193 (this scheme is called "non-standalone (NSA)"). For example, an access network (e.g., a 5G radio access network (RAN) or a next-generation RAN (NG RAN)) may exist only in the 5G network, and a core network (e.g., a next-generation core (NGC)) may not be in the 5G network. In this case, the electronic device 101 can access the access network of the 5G network, and then can access an external network (e.g., the Internet) under the control of a core network (e.g., an evolved packet core (EPC)) of the traditional network. Protocol information for communicating with a traditional network (e.g., LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communicating with a 5G network (e.g., new radio (NR) protocol information) can be stored in the memory 130 so as to be accessed by any other component (e.g., the processor 120, the first communication processor 112, or the second communication processor 114).

[0046] Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 2C The antenna module 246 (eg, Figure 1 One embodiment of the structure of the antenna module 146).

[0047] Figure 2A is a perspective view of the antenna module 246 when viewed from one side, Figure 2B is a perspective view of the antenna module 246 when viewed from the other side. Figure 2CIt is along Figure 2A 2 is a cross-sectional view of the antenna module 246 taken along line AA′.

[0048] Reference Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 2C , the antenna module 246 may include a printed circuit board 210, an antenna array 230, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 252, and a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) 254. Optionally, the antenna module 246 may further include a shielding member 290. In other embodiments, at least one of the above components may be omitted, or at least two of the above components may be integrally formed.

[0049] The printed circuit board 210 may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers, and the conductive layers and the non-conductive layers may be alternately stacked. The printed circuit board 210 may provide electrical connections between various electronic components disposed on or outside the printed circuit board 210 by using wiring and conductive paths formed in the conductive layers.

[0050] Antenna array 230 (eg Figure 1 The antenna array 230 may include a plurality of antenna elements 232, 234, 236, and 238 configured to form a directional beam. As shown, the antenna elements 232, 234, 236, and 238 may be formed on a first surface of the printed circuit board 210. Alternatively, the antenna array 230 may be formed within the printed circuit board 210. The antenna array 230 may include a plurality of antenna arrays (e.g., dipole antenna arrays and / or patch antenna arrays) that are the same or different in shape or type.

[0051] RFIC 252 (e.g. Figure 1 The third RFIC 126 of the printed circuit board 210 may be disposed in another area of ​​the printed circuit board 210 spaced apart from the antenna array 230 (e.g., on a second surface of the printed circuit board 210 facing away from the first surface). The RFIC 252 is configured to process a signal in a selected frequency band, which is transmitted / received through the antenna array 230. In the case of transmitting a signal, the RFIC 252 may convert a baseband signal obtained from a communication processor (not shown) into an RF signal in a specified frequency band. In the case of receiving a signal, the RFIC 252 may convert an RF signal received through the antenna array 230 into a baseband signal, and may provide the baseband signal to the communication processor.

[0052] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, in the case of transmitting a signal, the RFIC 252 may transmit the signal from an intermediate band integrated circuit (IFIC) (eg Figure 1128) obtained by up-converting the IF signal (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) into an RF signal. In the case of receiving a signal, the RFIC 252 can down-convert the RF signal obtained by the antenna array 230 into an IF signal and can provide the IF signal to the IFIC.

[0053] The PMIC 254 may be disposed in another area of ​​the printed circuit board 210 spaced apart from the antenna array 230 (e.g., on the second surface of the printed circuit board 210). The PMIC 254 may be supplied with voltage from a main PCB (not shown) and may provide power required by various components (e.g., the RFIC 252) on the antenna module 246.

[0054] The shielding member 290 may be disposed at a portion of the printed circuit board 210 (eg, on the second surface of the printed circuit board 210) so that at least one of the RFIC 252 and the PMIC 254 is electromagnetically shielded. The shielding member 290 may include a shield case.

[0055] Although not shown in the drawings, the antenna module 246 can be electrically connected to another printed circuit board (e.g., a main circuit board) through a module interface. The module interface may include a connecting member, such as a coaxial cable connector, a board-to-board connector, an interposer, or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The RFIC 252 and / or PMIC 254 of the antenna module 246 can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a connecting member.

[0056] Figure 3 According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2A 2 is a cross-sectional view of the antenna module 246 taken along line BB′.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 , the printed circuit board 210 may include an antenna layer 311 and a network layer 313 .

[0058] The antenna layer 311 may include at least one dielectric layer 337-1 and the antenna element 236 and / or the feeding portion 325 formed on an outer surface of or in the dielectric layer 337-1. The feeding portion 325 may include a feeding point 327 and / or a feeding line.

[0059] The network layer 313 may include: at least one dielectric layer 337 - 2 ; and at least one ground layer 333 , at least one conductive via 335 , a transmission line 323 , and / or a signal line 329 formed on an outer surface of or in the dielectric layer 337 - 2 .

[0060] Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, Figure 1The third RFIC 126 can be electrically connected to the network layer 313, for example, through the first and second connection parts (e.g., solder bumps) 340-1 and 340-2. In other embodiments, various connection structures (e.g., welding or ball grid array (BGA)) can be used instead of the connection part. The third RFIC 126 can be electrically connected to the antenna element 236 through the first connection part 340-1, the transmission line 323 and the feeding part 325. The third RFIC 126 can also be electrically connected to the ground layer 333 through the second connection part 340-2 and the conductive path 335. Although not shown in the drawings, the third RFIC 126 can also be electrically connected to the above module interface through the signal line 329.

[0061] Figure 4 is a view showing an example of a front exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] Figure 5 is a view showing an example of a rear exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 400 may include a housing 410, the housing 410 including a first surface (or front surface) 410A, a second surface (or rear surface) 410B, and a side surface 410C surrounding a space between the first surface 410A and the second surface 410B. In another embodiment of the present disclosure (not shown), the housing may refer to a housing that forms a Figure 4 The structure of a part of the first surface 410A, the second surface 410B and the side surface 410C. The first surface 410A can be formed by a front plate 402 (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coatings), at least a portion of which is substantially transparent. The second surface 410B can be formed by a substantially opaque rear plate 411. For example, the rear plate 411 can be formed by a combination of at least two of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium) or the materials. The side surface 410C can be coupled to the front plate 402 and the rear plate 411, and can be formed by a side frame structure (e.g., side member 418) including metal and / or polymer. The rear plate 411 and the side frame structure can be formed integrally and can be formed by the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0064] The electronic device 400 may include at least one or more of a display 401, an audio module (403, 407, 414), a sensor module (404, 419), a camera module (405, 412, 413), a key input device (415, 416, 417), an indicator 406, and a connector hole (408, 409). In any embodiment, the electronic device 400 may not include at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (415, 416, 417) or an indicator 406), or may further include any other components.

[0065] Display 401 may be exposed, for example, through a substantial portion of front plate 402. Display 401 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to touch sensing circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (or pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic stylus.

[0066] The audio module (403, 407, 414) may include a microphone hole 403 and a speaker hole (407, 414). A microphone for obtaining external sound may be provided in the microphone hole 403; a plurality of microphones may be provided to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker hole (407, 414) may include an external speaker hole 407 for calling and a receiver hole 414. In any embodiment, the speaker hole (407, 414) and the microphone hole 403 may be implemented with one hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be included without the speaker hole (407, 414).

[0067] The sensor modules (404, 419) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 400 or to an external environmental state. The sensor modules (404, 419) may include, for example, a first sensor module 404 (e.g., a proximity sensor) disposed on a first surface 410A of the housing 410 and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) and / or a third sensor module 419 (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on a second surface 410B of the housing 410. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface 410B of the housing 410 as well as the first surface 410A (e.g., a home key button 415). The electronic device 400 may further include a sensor module not shown, such as at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illumination sensor 404.

[0068] The camera module (405, 412, 413) may include a first camera device 405 disposed on a first surface 410A of the electronic device 400 and a second camera device 412 and / or a flash 413 disposed on a second surface 410B. The camera module (405, 412) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash 413 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In any embodiment, two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 400.

[0069] The key input devices (415, 416, 417) may include a home key button 415 disposed on the first surface 410A of the housing 410, a touch pad 416 disposed near the home key button 415, and / or a side key button 417 disposed on the side surface 410C of the housing 410. The electronic device 400 does not need to include all or part of the above-mentioned key input devices 415, 416, and 417, and the key input devices (415, 416, 417) not included may be implemented on the display 401 in the form of soft keys.

[0070] The indicator 406 may be provided, for example, on the first surface 410A of the housing 410. The indicator 406 may provide status information of the electronic device 400, for example, in the form of light, and may include a light emitting diode (LED).

[0071] The connector holes (408, 409) may include a first connector hole 408 and / or a second connector hole (or headphone jack) 409, wherein the first connector hole 408 is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for sending power and / or data to an external electronic device or receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device, and the second connector hole 409 is capable of accommodating a connector for sending audio signals to an external electronic device or receiving audio signals from an external electronic device.

[0072] At least one antenna structure 601 or 602 (or antenna module) corresponding to the antenna 148 of the wireless communication module 192 may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 400. Figure 5 As shown, antenna structures 601 and 602 may be interposed between front plate 402 and rear plate 411 and disposed on second surface 410B of electronic device 400. A first antenna structure 601 of antenna structures 601 and 602 may be disposed at an edge of a side wall of electronic device 400. As another example, a second antenna structure 602 may be disposed to face second surface 410B.

[0073] A non-conductive structure 609 (or a non-conductive member) of a non-conductive material may be disposed in the signal radiation direction of the first antenna structure 601. The non-conductive structure 609 may be disposed at at least a portion of the inner side of the housing 410, and at least a portion thereof may be disposed adjacent to the area where the first antenna structure 601 is disposed. The non-conductive structure 609 may be fixed to the housing 410 and may be disposed to be physically spaced apart from the first antenna structure 601 by as much as a specified minimum distance. With regard to improving the signal radiation characteristics of the antenna, a partial area of ​​the non-conductive structure 609 facing the first antenna structure 601 may be formed to be different in shape from the non-conductive structure surrounding the partial area. At least a portion of the partial area of ​​the non-conductive structure 609 facing the first antenna structure 601 may form an asymmetric structure inwardly (e.g., from a direction facing the first antenna structure 601 to an outward direction of the housing 410) relative to at least a portion of the surface of the first antenna structure 601.

[0074] At least a portion of the area of ​​the non-conductive structure 609 facing the first antenna structure 601 may be inclined inwardly by a given depth, and may be formed by peripheral structures (e.g., at least a portion of the surface of the non-conductive structure 609, at least a portion of the surface of the first antenna structure 601, and a portion of the surface of the first antenna structure 601 to be described later). Figure 6 At least a portion of the surface of the first support member 608 of the non-conductive structure 609 is formed with an empty space. At least a portion of the outer side of the non-conductive structure 609 in the direction of the rear plate can be formed into a circle, at least a portion of the bottom surface connected to the shell 410 can be fixed to the shell 410, and the area facing the first antenna structure 601 may include an empty space of a given size or at least one lattice space where the space is divided by at least one partition wall. In the illustrated drawings and descriptions, the example is described as an edge of the rear plate 411 may have a shape that is curved in at least one direction (or a shape with a given curvature value) and at least a portion of the outer surface of the non-conductive structure 609 (e.g., a surface adjacent to the rear plate 411) has a curved shape, but the inventive concept is not limited thereto. For example, the rear plate 411 may not include a curved area and may include only a flat surface. In this case, the outer area of ​​the shape of the non-conductive structure 609 may include an angled corner.

[0075] As mentioned above FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C As described above, the first antenna structure 601 may be composed of a plurality of patch antennas (eg FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CThe antenna array (e.g., antenna array 230) of the plurality of antenna elements 232, 234, 236, and 238) is formed; in this case, the plurality of patch antennas can be arranged at a substrate for the first antenna structure 601 so as to be spaced apart from each other by a given distance. In the case where the non-conductive structure 609 includes a plurality of empty spaces separated from each other, at least one of the empty spaces can be arranged at a position where the at least one empty space faces at least one of the patch antennas. The non-conductive structure 609 may also include partition walls for separating the empty spaces, and when viewed from the outside of the side frame structure 606, the partition walls may be arranged to face the spaces between the patch antennas or not to face the patch antennas (e.g. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C The plurality of antenna elements 232, 234, 236, and 238) of the first antenna structure 601 overlap. The electronic device 101 may include a support member (e.g., a first support member 608) supporting the first antenna structure 601, the support member may include a conductive portion and another conductive portion, an opening may be formed between the conductive portion and the another conductive portion, and at least a portion of the non-conductive structure 609 (or non-conductive member) may be configured to fill the opening. In this case, the non-conductive structure 609 (or non-conductive member) may contact the conductive portion and the another conductive portion.

[0076] The volume of the area of ​​the non-conductive structure 609 facing the first antenna structure 601 can be formed to be smaller than the volume of the peripheral area of ​​the non-conductive structure 609. For example, at least a portion of the surface of the non-conductive structure 609 (the at least a portion of the surface corresponds to the area facing the first antenna structure 601) can be formed with a given slope (for example, it can be formed with a flat surface and formed to have a given slope or can be formed with a curved surface). At least a portion of the surface of the non-conductive structure 609 can be formed in a shape (for example, an inclined shape) with a given slope inward (from the outside of the housing 410 to the inside). Thus, when the first antenna structure 601 is set to face the side frame structure 606 of the housing 410, the thickness of the portion of the non-conductive structure 609 facing the upper end of the first antenna structure 601 (for example, the upper end of the first antenna structure 601 when viewed from above the back plate 411), the thickness of the portion of the non-conductive structure 609 facing the middle portion of the first antenna structure 601, and the thickness of the portion of the non-conductive structure 609 facing the lower end of the first antenna structure 601 can be formed differently.

[0077] When assembled, the thickness of a portion of the non-conductive structure 609 (its upper end facing the first antenna structure 601 adjacent to the inner side of the back plate 411) may be the same or similar (e.g., similar within a given ratio) to the thickness of a portion of the non-conductive structure 609 (its lower end facing the first antenna structure 601 relative to the upper end). The thickness of a portion of the non-conductive structure 609 (its middle portion facing the first antenna structure 601) may be thicker than any other region. The inner surface of the non-conductive structure 609 may be formed in a stepped shape, and therefore, a straight-line distance from the first antenna structure 601 to one surface of the non-conductive structure 609 (the stepped surface) may be formed to be the same or similar to a given height.

[0078] Figure 6 is a view illustrating an example of an exploded structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Reference Figure 6 The electronic device 600 may include a side frame structure 606, a first support member 608 (eg Figure 4 and Figure 5 The electronic device 600 may include at least a portion of the housing 410 or a bracket), a front plate 620 (or an outer protective layer), a display 630, a printed circuit board 640, a battery 650, a second support member 660 (e.g., a rear shell), an antenna 670, and a rear plate 680 (or a rear cover). The electronic device 600 may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member 608 or the second support member 660), or may further include any other components. The side frame structure 606 and the first support member 608 may form a portion of the housing 610. At least one of the components of the electronic device 600 may be connected to Figure 4 or Figure 5 At least one of the components of the electronic device 400 is the same or similar, and thus additional description will be omitted to avoid repetition.

[0080] The first support member 608 may be disposed within the electronic device 600 so as to be connected to the side frame structure 606, or may be integrally formed with the side frame structure 606. The first support member 608 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal material (e.g., a polymer). The display 630 may be coupled to one surface of the first support member 608, and the printed circuit board 640 may be coupled to the opposite surface of the first support member 608. The processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 640. For example, the processor may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing device, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0081] The memory may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0082] The interface may include a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect, for example, the electronic device 600 with an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0083] The battery 650 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 600, and may include a primary battery that cannot be recharged, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. For example, at least a portion of the battery 650 may be disposed on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit board 640. The battery 650 may be integrally disposed within the electronic device 600, or may be disposed to be removable from the electronic device 600.

[0084] The antenna 670 may be inserted between the back plate 680 and the battery 650. The antenna 670 may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, an antenna for wireless charging, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. For example, the antenna 670 may communicate with an external device over a short distance, or may wirelessly send / receive power required for charging. The antenna structure may be formed by a portion of the side frame structure 606 and / or the first support member 608, or by a combination thereof.

[0085] The antenna structures 601 and 602 may be directly fixed to one side of the printed circuit board 640, or may be fixed to one side of the printed circuit board 640 through the second support member 660. The antenna structures 601 and 602 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 640, and may form a wireless communication module (e.g., Figure 1 192) of at least some components (e.g., at least one of the third RFIC 126 and the fourth RFIC 128). The printed circuit board 640 where the antenna structures 601 and 602 are placed can be fixed to one side (e.g., one side of the edge) of the first support member 608 (or at least a portion of the housing) and can be arranged to face the direction of the side wall of the first support member 608. Thus, at least one of the antenna structures 601 and 602 (e.g., the first antenna structure 601) can be arranged to face the non-conductive structure 609 (e.g., Figure 5 The first antenna structure 601 and the non-conductive structure 609 may be disposed adjacent to the non-conductive structure 609. The first antenna structure 601 and the non-conductive structure 609 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a given distance.

[0086] Figure 7 is a view showing an example of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, corresponding to Figure 5The cross section is taken along the line CC'.

[0087] Figure 7 1 may be a diagram showing an example of an electronic device environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in which an antenna structure including a first antenna, a first non-conductive structure, and a housing is provided. Figure 7 , at least a portion of the first antenna, a portion of the first non-conductive structure, and a portion of the housing are shown, but the inventive concept is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device environment may further include components such as a printed circuit board connected to the first antenna, at least one of a back plate and a back housing surrounding at least a portion of the printed circuit board, or a display.

[0088] Reference Figure 7 In state 701, at least a portion of the configuration of the electronic device according to an embodiment may include a first support member 608 (eg, Figure 6 The first supporting member 608 , the first non-conductive structure 611 (or a partial area of ​​the side of the non-conductive structure) and / or the first antenna structure 601 .

[0089] The first support member 608 may be disposed to a given length in the first direction +711. The first antenna structure 601 may be disposed at a first point 811 on the inner side of the first support member 608, and the first support member 608 and the first antenna structure 601 may be disposed perpendicular to each other. At least a portion of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be disposed at one end of the first support member 608 (e.g., one side of an edge or an outer end 608_1).

[0090] At least a portion of the cross section of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be formed into an arc having a given angle (e.g., between 30 and 120 degrees, such as 90 degrees). The cross section of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be formed by a portion of the shape of a circular band (e.g., a quarter of the shape of a circular band), and one side 611_2 may be disposed above and adjacent to the first support member 608, or may contact the first support member 608. The other side 611_1 of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first antenna structure 601 by a specified distance. The first non-conductive structure 611 may be formed into a shape that is empty relative to the inner side of the first antenna structure 601 in the first direction +711. The first surface 611a (e.g., inner wall) of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be formed into an arc, wherein the distance from the first point 811 where the first support member 608 meets the first antenna structure 601 to the first surface 611a of the first non-conductive structure 611 is uniform. In addition, the second surface 611b (e.g., outer wall) of the first non-conductive structure 611 may be formed into an arc shape corresponding to the first surface 611a. Alternatively, the first non-conductive structure 611 may extend from a point 611_1 spaced a given distance from the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601 in the first direction +711 to the one end 608_1 of the first support member 608 (e.g., the outside of the first support member 608 in the first direction +711), may form an empty space of a given size at the first point 811 in a direction between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712 together with the surrounding structure (e.g., the first support member 608) and the first antenna structure 601, and may be formed into a shape in which at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of the first non-conductive structure 611 protrudes toward the outside (e.g., in a direction between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712 at the first point 811). Figure 7 The figure shown corresponds to the shape of the cross section of the first non-conductive structure 611, and the first non-conductive structure 611 may have Figure 7 The cross section shown may be formed to have a given length in a direction along one side of the electronic device.

[0091] The electronic device may include an empty space 730, at least a portion of which is surrounded by the non-conductive structure 611, the first support member 608, and the first antenna structure 601. The non-conductive structure 611 may include an outer surface 611b and an inner surface 611a that protrude in a first diagonal direction between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712.

[0092] The first antenna structure 601 may be formed as described above with reference to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CThe shape of the antenna array 230 described. In the drawings shown, the first antenna structure 601 can be arranged to radiate signals mainly in the first direction +711. For example, at least a portion of a printed circuit board that supplies power and signals to the first antenna structure 601 can be arranged in an area of ​​the first antenna structure 601 in a direction opposite to the first direction +711. The first antenna structure 601 can radiate a signal sent from the printed circuit board in a first direction, and due to the signal radiation characteristics, at least a portion of the signal can be radiated in different directions around the first antenna structure 601 (for example, in the drawings shown, a second direction +712 perpendicular to the first direction +711 or a third direction -711 opposite to the first direction +711). The radiation characteristics of the signal radiated by the first antenna structure 601 may be affected by the first non-conductive structure 611 and the first support member 608; as shown, the radiation pattern may be formed in an apple shape, wherein valleys 700a and 700b lower than the surrounding parts are formed in a first oblique direction between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712 and in a second oblique direction between the third direction -711 and the fourth direction -712 relative to the first antenna structure 601. The signal propagation characteristics may be changed when the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 passes through the first non-conductive structure 611, and the regions of the valleys 700a and 700b may be formed when the propagation characteristics are changed by the first support member 608 of the metal material (for example, the signal is reflected by the first support member 608). The first antenna structure 601 may be arranged so that the main part 713a of the signal radiation faces the first direction +711. Even if the first antenna structure 601 of the electronic device is designed in a manner to present good signal characteristics in multiple directions, the regions of the valleys 700a and 700b having signal characteristics lower than the surrounding areas may appear.

[0093] Referring to state 703, one side 611_2 of the arc-shaped first non-conductive structure 611 having a uniform thickness may be disposed on one end portion (e.g., 608_1) of the first support member 608, and the other side 611_1 may be disposed close to the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601. Such a structure of the non-conductive structure 611 may allow a signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 to have relatively good output characteristics in the first direction +711 as compared to any other directions.

[0094] Figure 8 is a view showing an example of a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, corresponding to Figure 5 Another section taken along the line CC'. Or, Figure 8 It may be a drawing showing an example of an electronic device environment in which an antenna structure including a first antenna structure 601 , a second non-conductive structure 612 , and a first supporting member 608 is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] Reference Figure 8 In state 801, at least a portion of the configuration of the electronic device according to an embodiment may include a first support member 608 (eg, a partial area of ​​a side portion of the housing or Figure 6 The first support member 608 and the first antenna structure 601 may be at least a portion of the first support member 608, the second non-conductive structure 612 (or a portion of the side of the non-conductive structure), and / or the first antenna structure 601. The first support member 608 and the first antenna structure 601 may be the same as those described above. Figure 7 The depicted first support member 608 and first antenna structure 601 are the same or similar.

[0096] The second non-conductive structure 612 may be formed in a convex-concave shape, in which the interior is filled and at least one surface is convex (or an embossed shape or a double convex lens shape). The edge 612_1 or 612_2 of the second non-conductive structure 612 may be formed to be thinner than its central portion 612_3. One edge 612_1 of the second non-conductive structure 612 may be disposed adjacent to the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601, and the other edge 612_2 of the second non-conductive structure 612 may be disposed adjacent to the one end 608_1 of the first support member 608 (e.g., outside in the first direction +711) or may be positioned and fixed to the one end 608_1 of the first support member 608. The second non-conductive structure 612 may be formed with a given slope from the one edge 612_1 to the other edge 612_2 of the second non-conductive structure 612. The distance from the first point 811 where the first antenna structure 601 meets the first support member 608 to one surface 612a (e.g., inner wall) of the second non-conductive structure 612 may vary according to each position of the one surface 612a of the second non-conductive structure 612. For example, the distance D1 from the first point 811 where the first antenna structure 601 meets the first support member 608 to the center of the one surface 612a of the second non-conductive structure 612 may be shorter than the surrounding distance D2. The empty space 830 (or separation space) may be formed between the second non-conductive structure 612 and the first support member 608 or between the second non-conductive structure 612 and the first antenna structure 601. Figure 8 As shown, the empty space 830 may include a space surrounded by a surface formed with a uniform inclination from the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601 to a point of the shell (for example, the one surface 612a of the second non-conductive structure 612), the first antenna structure 601 and the first support member 608, and its cross-section is in the shape of a triangle.

[0097] When the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 travels in the first direction +711, the signal may be affected by the first support member 608 and the second non-conductive structure 612 and may have a Figure 8 The signal radiation characteristics of the pattern formed as shown. Figure 7 Compared with the signal radiation characteristics affected by the first non-conductive structure 611 and the first supporting member 608 described above, the valleys 800a and 800b can be formed smoother. Figure 7 Compared to the electronic device with the empty space 730 disclosed in the figure, the electronic device with the empty space 830 shown can reduce the size of the valley region (or can resolve the null region) and can allow the main wave (or radiation pattern) of the first antenna structure 601 to be concentrated in the first direction + 711. The electronic device with the empty space 830 can adjust the main radiation pattern direction of the antenna signal 713b by using the non-conductive structure 612, the thickness of which varies according to the signal radiation direction of the first antenna structure 601 (or the direction of the radiation signal parallel to the first direction + 711 at each point of the first antenna structure 601 in the vertical direction).

[0098] Reference Figure 8 In state 803, the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 may travel primarily in a direction ranging from the first direction +711 to the second direction +712 (eg, the radiated signal is directed toward the second board (eg, Figure 6 The rear plate 680 of the embodiment is oriented so as to move slightly upward and upward (e.g., relative to the first plate (e.g., Figure 6 front plate 620 and a second plate (eg Figure 6 The side surface between the rear plate 680) moves toward the outside and deviates toward the second plate)). Figure 7 Compared with the main signal radiation pattern direction in state 703, Figure 8 The main signal radiation pattern direction in the state 803 may have a signal traveling characteristic slightly oriented toward the upper side; however, since the valley (800a, 800b) (or zero) region becomes relatively smooth, Figure 8 The antenna structures shown (eg, first support member 608, first antenna structure 601, and second non-conductive structure 612) may have a Figure 7 The antenna structures shown (eg, first support member 608, first antenna structure 601, and first non-conductive structure 611) have better signal characteristics. Figure 8 At least a portion of the inner surface of the illustrated second non-conductive structure 612 may include a surface formed with a uniform slope from an upper end portion of the first antenna structure 601 to a point of the first support member 608 .

[0099] Fig. 9is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of an example of a cross section taken along line CC'.

[0100] Reference Fig. 9 The electronic device 600 may include a front panel 620 (or an external protective layer or a window panel), a display 630, a first support member 608, a back panel 680 (or a back panel or a back cover), a third non-conductive structure 613 and / or a first antenna structure 601 (or an antenna module).

[0101] A central portion 620 a of the front plate 620 may be formed to be flat, and an edge portion 620 b thereof may be formed in a curved shape.

[0102] The display 630 may output data stored in the memory of the electronic device 600 through a designated screen interface under the control of the processor. The display 630 may output an indicator or information associated with the operation of at least one of the antennas. Alternatively, the display 630 may output the operating status of the communication network based on the antenna.

[0103] At least a portion of the first support member 608 may be formed of a metal material. The third non-conductive structure 613 may be provided on one side of the first support member 608. At least a portion of the central portion of the first support member 608 may be formed flat, and at least a portion of its edge (e.g., a surface on which the display 630 or the front plate 620 is disposed) may be formed in a curved shape. At least a portion of the first support member 608 may include an antenna support member 608_9 that supports one side of the antenna structure 601.

[0104] The central portion 680a of the rear plate 680 may be formed flat, and its edge 680b may be formed in a curved shape. At least a portion of the rear plate 680 may be formed of a non-metal material such as ceramic, glass, plastic, or polymer. At least a portion of the rest of the rear plate 680 may be formed of a metal material.

[0105] At least one first antenna structure 601 may be interposed between the first support member 608 and the back plate 680. For example, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 or Figure 6 As described above, the first antenna structure 601 may be arranged to face the back plate 680 of the electronic device 600, or may be arranged to face at least one of the left surface and the right surface. The first antenna structure 601 may be arranged to form a given angle with one surface of the first support member 608 (e.g., arranged along the second direction +712), and may radiate signals in a direction parallel to the first support member 608 (e.g., the first direction +711).

[0106] At least a portion of the first end portion 613_2 of the third non-conductive structure 613 may be fixed to the first support member 608, and at least a portion of the second end portion 613_1 may be extended and formed toward the first antenna structure 601. For example, at least a portion of the outer surface 613b_1 of the third non-conductive structure 613 facing the inner side 903 of the rear plate 680 may be formed in a curved shape, and at least a portion of the inner surface 613a_1 of the third non-conductive structure 613 facing the first antenna structure 601 may be spaced apart from the first antenna structure 601 to form an empty space 613a (or a separated space). The second end portion 613_1 of the non-conductive structure 613 may be disposed adjacent to the first antenna structure 601, and the first end portion 613_2 may be fixed to one side (e.g., one end portion 608_1) of the first support member 608.

[0107] At least one (e.g., four) first partition walls 613b for separating the patch antennas provided at the first antenna structure 601 may be formed at at least a portion of the third non-conductive structure 613. The four first partition walls 613b may be arranged to divide the empty space 613a by a given size. When the third non-conductive structure 613 is viewed from the signal radiation surface of the first antenna structure 601, at least a portion of the outer surface 613b_1 of the third non-conductive structure 613 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the back plate 680. The third non-conductive structure 613 may be formed to have a uniform curvature along the inner side (e.g., inner surface 680b) of the rear plate 680, and a first space 613a formed by the inner surface 613a_1 and the partition wall 613b may form at least a portion of the inner side of the third non-conductive structure 613, and the inner surface 613a_1 may be formed to be formed with a uniform slope as it proceeds from the second end 613_1 of the first antenna structure 601 in the first direction +711 toward the first end 613_2 corresponding to the end 608_1 of the first support member 608. A portion of the outer surface 613b_1 of the third non-conductive structure 613 that contacts the first support member 608 may be formed to be continuous with the end 608_1 of the first support member 608, and may form at least a portion of the first groove 901 to seat at least a portion of one end of the rear plate 680. At least a portion of the first space 613 a (or an empty space of a designated size) may include a surface formed with a uniform slope from an upper end portion of the first antenna structure 601 to one point of the first support member 608 .

[0108] The electronic device 600 may include: a rear plate 680, which is arranged to face a direction +712; a front plate 620, which is arranged to face an opposite direction -712 facing away from the one direction; a first support member 608, which includes a side member (e.g. Figure 4The antenna structure 601 includes a side member (eg, Figure 4 The support member is provided on the surface of the side member 418) and includes at least one antenna pattern configured to form a directional beam facing at least a third direction; the support member is provided with the side member (e.g. Figure 4 The side member 418 is integrally formed with or connected to the side member, is inserted between the front plate 620 and the rear plate 680, and includes a conductive portion; and a third non-conductive structure 613 is arranged in the space surrounded by the surface of the rear plate 680, the supporting member, the side member and the antenna structure 601.

[0109] The third non-conductive structure 613 may include a main body portion, which includes: a first end portion 613_2, and a rear plate 680 and a side member (eg, Figure 4 The electronic device 600 may further include a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit) between the first end 613_2 and the second end 613_1 and a second surface that is located between the first end 613_2 and the second end 613_1 and is formed based on the contour of the inner surface of the rear plate 680 and / or the contour of the inner surface of the side member when viewing a cross section taken in a third direction; and a second surface that increases in distance from the surface of the antenna structure 601 as it moves from the second end 613_1 toward the first end 613_2. Figure 1 A third RFIC 126) is electrically connected to at least a portion of the antenna structure 601 and is configured to send and / or receive signals having a frequency between 3 GHz and 100 GHz.

[0110] In a state where the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 is affected by the third non-conductive structure 613 and the first supporting member 608 disposed in the signal radiation direction of the first antenna structure 601, the electronic device 600 can form a beam in the first direction +711. The signal radiated in the first direction +711 can show a signal radiation characteristic as shown; for example, the first valley 909 can be smoothly formed between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712. The beam pattern (or shape) of the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 can be formed in such a way that the main radiation pattern faces the lateral direction (for example, a direction biased toward the first direction +711 between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712).

[0111] Regarding forming the third non-conductive structure 613, a method for manufacturing the electronic device 600 may include: forming the non-conductive structure by injection molding, wherein an outer surface 613b_1 is formed in a curved shape corresponding to an inner side 680b of an edge of a rear plate 680, the one surface 613a_1 is formed to face the first antenna structure 601, and at least a portion thereof is fixed to the first support member 608; and forming a first space 613a and a first partition wall 613b on a surface thereof facing the first antenna structure 601 by using a tool (such as a drill) capable of removing at least a portion of the non-conductive structure. The first partition wall 613b may partition the first space 613a, and may be disposed to face a given area (e.g., an area partitioning patch antennas) or to contact the given area.

[0112] Fig.10 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of another example of a cross section taken along line CC'.

[0113] Reference Fig.10 , the electronic device 600 may include a front panel 620, a display 630, a first support member 608, a rear panel 680, a fourth non-conductive structure 614 and / or a first antenna structure 601. The front panel 620, the display 630, the first support member 608, the rear panel 680 and the first antenna structure 601 may be the same as those described above. Fig. 9 The components described are the same or similar. The antenna support member 608_9 supporting one side of the antenna structure 601 may be disposed on one side of the first support member 608 .

[0114] At least a portion of a first surface (e.g., an outer surface 614b_1) of the fourth nonconductive structure 614 facing the inner side 680c of the edge of the rear plate 680 may be formed in a shape similar to that of the inner surface 680c of the edge of the rear plate 680, for example, in a curved shape. At least a portion of a second surface (e.g., an inner surface 614a_1) of the fourth nonconductive structure 614 facing the first antenna structure 601 may be formed in a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the first surface (e.g., the outer surface 614b_1).

[0115] In the fourth nonconductive structure 614, with respect to a virtual diagonal line 1003 passing through a second end portion 614_1 (which faces an upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601) and a first end portion 614_2 (which contacts one end portion 608_1 of the first support member 608), at least a portion of the shape of an outer side 614b_1 and an inner side 614a_1 of the fourth nonconductive structure 614 may be formed in various shapes with respect to beamforming of the antenna structure 601 in the first direction +711. For example, at least a portion of the shape of the outer side 614b_1 of the fourth nonconductive structure 614 may be formed to protrude toward an edge of the rear plate 680, and at least a portion of the shape of the inner side 614a_1 of the fourth nonconductive structure 614 may be formed to protrude toward the first antenna structure 601 or the first support member 608. The fourth non-conductive structure 614 may include a second space 614a (or an empty space) facing each antenna patch provided at the first antenna structure 601, and may include a second partition wall 614b partitioning the second space 614a. Since the fourth non-conductive structure 614 includes a convex curved surface of injection molding, the second space 614a may be formed to be larger than the above reference Fig. 9 The second space 614a may include a curved surface 614a_1 formed with a uniform curvature from the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601 to the first end 614_2 (e.g., a surface protruding toward the first support member 608 or the point where the first antenna structure 601 meets the first support member 608, such as the inner surface of the fourth non-conductive structure 614).

[0116] When viewed from the signal radiation surface of the first antenna structure 601, the thickness D10_1 of the fourth non-conductive structure 614 in the horizontal direction (or the first direction + 711) (which corresponds to the second end 614_1 of the first antenna structure 601) and the thickness D10_2 of the fourth non-conductive structure 614 in the horizontal direction (which corresponds to the middle portion 614_3 of the first antenna structure 601) may be formed differently. For example, since at least a portion of the fourth non-conductive structure 614 is formed to protrude toward the rear plate 680 from the first point 811 where the first antenna structure 601 meets the first support member 608, the thickness (D10_1 to D10_3) of the fourth non-conductive structure 614 from the second end 614_1 to the first end 614_2 in the horizontal direction may gradually increase and then may gradually decrease. As another example, the fourth nonconductive structure 614 may have a shape in which the thickness gradually increases from the second end 614_1 to the middle portion 614_3 (D10_1→D10_2) and gradually decreases from the middle portion 614_3 to the first end 614_2 (D10_2→D10_3). The increase or decrease in thickness may be nonlinear.

[0117] Regarding signal characteristics, the beam radiated from the antenna structure can be formed into a hemispherical shape, wherein the beam is radiated in a state where it is deflected toward the first direction +711 between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712, and the second valley 1001 formed by the horizontal polarization radiated in the first direction +711 and the vertical polarization radiated in the second direction +712 can be compared to the reference Fig. 9 The first valley 909 described is much smoother. Fig. 9 The signal characteristics of the antenna structure described are compared to the reference Fig.10 The described antenna structure can exhibit better beam shape as the null area is reduced.

[0118] Fig.11 is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of another example of a cross section taken along line CC'.

[0119] Reference Fig.11 , the electronic device 600 may include a front panel 620, a display 630, a first support member 608, a rear panel 680, a fifth non-conductive structure 615 and / or a first antenna structure 601. The front panel 620, the display 630, the first support member 608, the rear panel 680 and the first antenna structure 601 may be the same as those described above. Fig. 9 The components described are the same or similar. An antenna support member 608_9 supporting one side of the first antenna structure 601 may be disposed on one side of the first support member 608 .

[0120] At least a portion of the fifth nonconductive structure 615 may be disposed at an end 608_1 of the first support member 608 of the electronic device 600, and the fifth nonconductive structure 615 may be disposed to face at least a portion of the first antenna structure 601. The outer side 615b_1 of the fifth nonconductive structure 615 may be disposed to face the inner side 680c of the rear plate 680, and may be formed in a shape similar to that of the inner side 680c of the rear plate 680, for example, in a curved shape. The inner side 615a_1 of the fifth nonconductive structure 615 may form an empty space 615a with at least a portion of the first antenna structure 601 and the first support member 608, and may be formed in a stepped shape. The stepped shape may be formed from the second end 615_1 of the fifth nonconductive structure 615 (for example, a point facing the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601) to the first end 615_2 (for example, a point contacting the end 608_1 of the first support member 608). The third space 615a formed by the fifth nonconductive structure 615, the first antenna structure 601, and the first support member 608 may include a surface formed in a stepped shape from the upper end 601_1 of the first antenna structure 601 to the end 608_1 of the first support member 608. The third space 615a may be divided into a plurality of spaces by partition walls 615b.

[0121] The signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 may travel through an empty space (e.g., air) 615a formed within the fifth non-conductive structure 615, and may travel through the fifth non-conductive structure 615 toward the outside of the side surface and the rear surface of the rear plate 680. A portion of the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 (e.g., horizontal polarization) may be affected by the first support member 608, and may mainly travel in a direction deviated upward relative to the first direction +711 (or a direction deviated from the first direction +711 to the second direction +712). In addition, a portion of the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 (e.g., vertical polarization) may travel in the second direction +712. The beam of the signal radiated from the first antenna structure 601 may be formed in the shape of a squeezed ball deviated toward the first direction +711 and the second direction +712, and the third valley 1101 may be formed between the first direction +711 and the second direction +712.

[0122] Fig. 12A is a diagram showing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 5 A view of one shape of a cross section taken along line CC'.

[0123] Reference Fig. 12A , the electronic device 600 may include a front panel 620, a display 630, a first support member 608, a back panel 680, a non-conductive structure 616 and / or a first antenna structure 601. The front panel 620, the display 630, the first support member 608, the back panel 680 and the first antenna structure 601 may be the same as those described above. Fig. 9 For example, the first antenna structure 601 may include a PCB 601_8 (eg, FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C PCB 210) and RFIC / package 601_9 (e.g. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C The antenna support member 608_9 supporting one side of the first antenna structure 601 may be provided at the first support member 608.

[0124] In the non-conductive structure 616, the surface 616b_1 facing the inner side 1203 of the rear plate 680 may be formed in a curved shape, and the surface 616a_1 facing the first antenna structure 601 may be aligned with the signal radiation surface of the first antenna structure 601 (eg, when FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CWhen the antenna array 230 forms a beam, a surface in a direction in which radio waves are mainly radiated) is formed substantially parallel and may be fixed to the first support member 608. The non-conductive structure 616 may be fixed to the first support member 608 in a state in which a distance "D" between its surface 616a_1 facing the first antenna structure 601 and the first antenna structure 601 is uniformly maintained. At least one partition wall may be formed at the non-conductive structure 616 at regular intervals so that the reference FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C The patch antenna and the non-conductive structure 616 are not in contact with each other. The at least one partition wall can be aligned between the antenna patches so that the antenna patch disposed on the antenna structure 601 does not directly contact the surface 616a_1 of the non-conductive structure 616, or so that the distance between the first antenna structure 601 and the non-conductive structure 616 is maintained. In the electronic device 600 having the non-conductive structure 616, when a signal is radiated from at least one antenna pattern 1201 of the first antenna structure 601, since the signal is mainly radiated in the first direction +711 and the second direction +712 as shown, it can be understood that the signal is not radiated in the first direction +711 and the second direction +712 as shown. Fig.11 Compared with the fifth radiator, the signal radiation gain in the first direction +711 is low.

[0125] Fig. 12B is a view showing a non-conductive structure and a region where the non-conductive structure is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] Reference Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B , the first antenna structure 601 may be disposed at the first support member 608. The first antenna structure 601 may include at least one antenna pattern 1201 (eg FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C The plurality of antenna elements 232, 234, 236, and 238 of the non-conductive structure 616_1 may include at least one partition wall 616b as shown. The non-conductive structure 616_1 may include spaces 616a separated from each other by the partition wall 616b. Each space 616a may be provided to correspond to the antenna pattern 1201 one-to-one, and may be provided to maintain a given distance (e.g., Fig. 12A The one inner surface 616a_1 of the non-conductive structure 616_1 forming the space 616a may be formed in a direction (e.g., a direction -712) parallel to one surface of the first antenna structure 601. Thus, the distance between at least a portion of the one inner surface 616a_1 of the non-conductive structure 616_1 and the first antenna structure 601 (e.g., Fig. 12A The distance "D") can be maintained uniformly.

[0127] The electronic device 600 may include a non-conductive structure 616_2 that does not include a partition wall 616. Since the separation wall 616 is removed, an empty space 616c of a given size may be included in the non-conductive structure 616_2. The empty space 616c may correspond to a space in which spaces (e.g., empty spaces 616a) separated from each other by the partition wall 616b of the non-conductive structure 616_1 are combined. The one inner surface 616a_1 of the non-conductive structure 616_2 may be uniformly formed in the one direction -712, and each distance between the antenna structure 601 and each of the upper, middle, and lower portions of the one inner surface 616a_1 of the non-conductive structure 616_2 may be formed identically.

[0128] The electronic device 600 may include a support member (e.g., a first support member 608) supporting the antenna structure 601, and the support member may include a conductive portion and another conductive portion. An opening may be formed between the conductive portion and the other conductive portion, and at least a portion of the non-conductive structure (e.g., at least one of the non-conductive structures 616_1 and 616_2) may be arranged to fill the opening. In this case, the non-conductive structure 609 may contact the conductive portion and the other conductive portion. For example, one side of the support member 608 may be removed to form an opening, and the non-conductive member (at least one of 616_1 and 616_2) may be placed in the opening formed by removing the one side of the support member 608, and may be arranged between the conductive portion and the other conductive portion of the support member 608. In this case, the non-conductive member (at least one of 616_1 and 616_2) may be arranged to contact one side of each edge of the conductive portion forming the opening.

[0129] Fig.13 A reference diagram showing an embodiment of the present disclosure Figures 9 to 12B A view of 2D simulation results depicting signal radiation from a non-conductive structure.

[0130] Reference Fig.13 , closed curve 1301 (Ver.3) is a curve with reference Fig. 9 The signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the third non-conductive structure 613 is shown in FIG. 1 , and the closed curve 1302 (Ver.1) is a graph showing the signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the third non-conductive structure 613. Fig.10 The signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the fourth non-conductive structure 614 is shown in FIG. 1 , and the closed curve 1303 (Ver. 2) is a graph showing the signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the fourth non-conductive structure 614. Fig.11 The signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the fifth non-conductive structure 615 is shown in FIG. 1 , and the closed curve 1304 (Def) is a graph showing the signal gain characteristic of the first antenna structure 601 in the antenna structure of the fifth non-conductive structure 615. Fig. 12Aand Fig. 12B 60 degrees, 90 degrees, and 120 degrees may represent gain values ​​of the vertically polarized side radiation patterns in various directions.

[0131] It can be understood from the results that the radiation gain in the lateral direction (eg, -90 degrees) is reduced by 4.9 dB by the non-conductive structure 616 compared to the module performance in air. Fig. 9 The signal characteristics of the first closed curve 1301 corresponding to the asymmetric cut to the bottom (asymmetry_cut) and Fig.10 The signal characteristics of the second closed curve 1302 corresponding to (R cut (R_cut)) and the signal characteristics corresponding to Fig.11 The non-conductive structure of the signal characteristic of the third closed curve 1303 (step_cut) shows an improvement of 3.2 dB at the maximum and 1.5 dB at the minimum.

[0132] Fig.14A is a view showing one shape of a partial configuration of an electronic device including a non-conductive structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] Reference Fig.14A , the electronic device 100 may include: a first board 620, at least a portion of which is arranged to face the one direction -712; a second board 680, at least a portion of which is arranged to face the opposite direction +712 facing away from the one direction -712; a first support member 608, which is interposed between the first board 620 and the second board 680; a first antenna structure 601; and / or a sixth non-conductive structure 617 disposed on one side of the first support member 608. The display 630 may be interposed between the first board 620 and the housing (e.g. Figure 4 An antenna support member 608_9 supporting one side of the first antenna structure 601 may be provided at the first support member 608.

[0134] The sixth non-conductive structure 617 may include, for example, a first structure 617a facing the antenna structure 601 and a second structure 617b integrally formed with the first structure 617a and supporting the first structure 617a. In one embodiment, the first structure 617a and the second structure 617b may be formed of the same material (e.g., PC material). For example, the first structure 617a and the second structure 617b may be integrally formed of the same material (e.g., PC material) only in the area facing the antenna structure 601 or in the area where the patch antenna of the antenna structure 601 is provided, and its peripheral portion may be formed of the material of the first supporting member 608. The first structure 617a may be formed to be similar in shape to the above referenced structure 617a. Fig. 9 The non-conductive structure 613 described above is the same or similar. For example, the first structure 617a may be provided in a shape in which the facing distance D14 changes as the distance D14 approaches the point 601_2 of the antenna structure 601 from the upper end 601_1 of the antenna structure 601 (eg, corresponding to a middle point or below).

[0135] The second structure 617b may be formed to be similar in shape to the reference Fig. 9 One side of the edge of the first support member 608 (or support member) is described to be the same or similar, and the material of the second structure 617b may be different from the material of the first support member 608 (or support member).

[0136] Fig. 14B is a view showing another shape of a partial configuration of an electronic device including a non-conductive structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Reference Fig. 14B , the electronic device 100 may include: a first plate 620, at least a portion of which is arranged to face the one direction -712; a second plate 680, at least a portion of which is arranged to face the opposite direction +712 facing away from the one direction -712; a first support member 608, interposed between the first plate 620 and the second plate 680; a first antenna structure 601; and / or a seventh non-conductive structure 618 disposed on one side of the first support member 608. The electronic device 100 may further include a display 630 interposed between the first plate 620 and the first support member 608. An antenna support member 608_9 supporting one side of the first antenna structure 601 may be disposed at the first support member 608.

[0138] The seventh non-conductive structure 618 may include, for example, a third structure 618a facing the antenna structure 601 and a fourth structure 618b integrally formed with the third structure 618a and supporting the third structure 618a. The third structure 618a and the fourth structure 618b may be formed of the same material (e.g., PC material). The third structure 618a and the fourth structure 618b may be integrally formed of the same material (e.g., PC material) only in the area facing the antenna structure 601 or in the area where the patch antenna of the antenna structure 601 is provided, and the peripheral portion thereof may be formed of the material of the first support member 608. The third structure 618a may be formed to be similar in shape to the above referenced Fig.11 The non-conductive structure 615 described is the same or similar. For example, the third structure 618a may have a stepped shape from the upper end 601_1 of the antenna structure 601 to a point 601_2 of the antenna structure 601 (eg, corresponding to a midpoint or below).

[0139] The fourth structure 618b may be formed to be similar in shape to the reference Fig.11 One side of the edge of the first support member 608 (or support member) is described to be the same or similar, and the material of the fourth structure 618b may be different from the material of the first support member 608 (or support member).

[0140] Fig.15 is a view showing a shape of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0141] Reference Fig.15 , Fig.15 The antenna module shown may include an antenna module for use in the above Figures 9 to 12B or Fig.14A and Fig. 14B An antenna module with an antenna structure.

[0142] Reference Fig.15 , the antenna module 1040 may include a printed circuit board 1041, an antenna element 1049 (e.g., patch antennas 1061, 1062, 1063, and 1064) mounted on the printed circuit board 1041, or an RFIC 1047. The printed circuit board 1041 may include feed portions F2, F4, F6, and F8 for vertical polarization or feed portions F1, F3, F5, and F7 for horizontal polarization.

[0143] Fig.16 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present disclosure according to the reference Fig.15 The antenna module described Fig. 9 and Fig.11 View of the polarization properties of a non-conductive structure and the surrounding environment.

[0144] Reference Fig.16, Module 1601 may represent the vertical / horizontal polarization characteristics measured in a state where a separate non-conductive structure or rear plate 680 is removed, and Def 1604 may represent the vertical / horizontal polarization characteristics measured in a state where a reference Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B Asymmetry_cut 1602 may represent the vertical / horizontal polarization characteristics measured in the state of the non-conductive structure 616 described in FIG. Fig. 9 The vertical / horizontal polarization characteristics measured in the state of the non-conductive structure 613 described in the embodiment of the present invention, Step_cut 1603 may represent the ... Fig.11 The vertical / horizontal polarization characteristics measured in the state of the non-conductive structure 615 are described. Fig.16 It can be understood that Fig. 9 and Fig.11 The polarization characteristics are within the allowable range.

[0145] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg Figure 6 600) may include a housing (e.g., Figure 4 The housing 410 includes a first plate (e.g., a front plate 620), a second plate (e.g., Fig. 9 The rear panel 680) and the side members (eg Figure 4 The side frame structure or side member 418 of the first plate includes at least a portion of an outer surface facing one direction (e.g., +712), the second plate includes at least a portion of an outer surface facing an opposite direction (e.g., -712) away from the one direction, the side member surrounds the space between the first plate and the second plate and is connected to the second plate or is formed integrally with the second plate; a support member (e.g., Fig. 9 A first support member 608 of the invention is formed integrally with the side member or is connected to the side member, is interposed between the first plate and the second plate, and includes a conductive portion; an antenna structure (eg Fig. 9 The antenna structure 601 is interposed between the second plate and the support member and includes at least one antenna pattern (e.g. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C The antenna element 232 or Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B The at least one antenna pattern 1201 includes at least a portion of a surface facing a specific direction (e.g., +711) and is configured to form a directional beam facing at least the specific direction, the specific direction being substantially perpendicular to the direction and facing the side member; a non-conductive structure (e.g., Fig. 9a third non-conductive structure 613) which is arranged in a space surrounded by the second board, the support member, the side member and the surface of the antenna structure and includes a main body portion, the main body portion including a first end 613_2, a second end 613_1, a first surface (e.g., 613b_1) and a second surface (e.g., 613a_1), the first end being adjacent to a first area where the support member is connected to the side member, the second end being adjacent to a second area where the surface of the antenna structure and the inner surface of the second board are adjacent to each other, the first surface being interposed between the first end and the second end and formed based on the contour of the inner surface of the second board (e.g., surface 903) and / or the inner surface of the side member, and the distance of the second surface from the surface of the antenna structure increases as it proceeds from the second end toward the first end; and a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 A third RFIC 126) is electrically connected to the antenna pattern and sends and / or receives signals having a frequency between 3 GHz and 100 GHz.

[0146] The first surface may form a first convex cross-section.

[0147] The second surface may form a second convex cross-section.

[0148] The second surface may form a stepped cross-section.

[0149] The second surface may form a linear cross section.

[0150] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a supporting member (eg Fig.10 a support member 608); a front plate (e.g., 620) disposed on the front surface of the support member; a rear plate (e.g., 680) disposed on the rear surface of the support member; a non-conductive structure (e.g., 614) interposed between the edge of the rear plate and the support member and fixed to the support member; and an antenna structure interposed between the rear plate and the support member, at least a portion of the antenna structure (e.g., 601) may be disposed to face the non-conductive structure, and in a region of the non-conductive structure facing the antenna structure, a separation distance from the antenna structure may vary depending on a distance from a bottom surface of the support member to which the non-conductive structure is fixed.

[0151] The rear plate may include a shape in which at least a portion thereof is bent with a given curvature at an edge of the support member.

[0152] The non-conductive structure may include a surface in a shape where at least a portion of a surface thereof facing the rear plate is convex with a uniform curvature.

[0153] The non-conductive structure may include a surface having a uniform slope from a point facing the upper end of the antenna structure to a point fixed to the support member.

[0154] The non-conductive structure may include a curved surface having a uniform curvature from a point facing the upper end of the antenna structure to a point fixed to the support member.

[0155] In the curved surface of the non-conductive structure, at least a portion of an inner side facing away from an outer surface disposed adjacent to the rear plate may include a surface convex toward a point where the antenna structure meets the support member.

[0156] At least a portion of the curved surface of the non-conductive structure may include a surface that convexes toward a direction in which the rear plate is disposed when viewed at a point where the antenna structure meets the support member.

[0157] At least a portion of the non-conductive structure may include a surface formed in a shape of a plurality of steps from a point facing the upper end of the antenna structure to a point fixed to the support member.

[0158] The antenna structure may include a plurality of patch antennas fixed to one side of the support member, disposed to radiate signals toward the outside of a side surface of the support member, and disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a given distance.

[0159] The non-conductive structure may include at least one partition wall partitioning at least a portion of the empty space.

[0160] The partition wall may be set to correspond to the separation distance of the patch antennas.

[0161] At least a portion of the partition wall may be arranged to contact the antenna structure.

[0162] The plurality of antenna patches disposed at the antenna structure may be disposed to be spaced apart from the non-conductive structure by a designated distance or more.

[0163] At least a portion of the support member may be formed of a metal material.

[0164] The back plate may be formed of a different material than the non-conductive structure.

[0165] Fig.17 is a view showing one example of a vertical mounting structure of an antenna module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] Reference Fig.17 , the first antenna module 520, the second antenna module 520-1, or the third antenna module 520-2 may be disposed in a partial area of ​​the edge of the electronic device 1700. The first antenna module 520 may be disposed in a manner such that one surface of the substrate 521 of the first antenna module 520 faces one side of the first portion 1711 of the housing 1710. When the second board (e.g. Figure 6When viewed from above the second plate 680 of the housing 1710, the first antenna module 520 may be arranged in such a manner that the first side portion 5201 of the substrate 521 of the antenna module 520 is parallel to the first portion 1711 of the housing 1710. The second antenna module 520-1 may be arranged in such a manner that one surface of the substrate 521 of the second antenna module 520-1 is arranged adjacent to and parallel to a partial area of ​​the fourth portion 1714 of the housing 1710. The third antenna module 520-2 may be arranged in such a manner that one surface of the substrate 521 of the third antenna module 520-2 is arranged adjacent to and parallel to a partial area of ​​the second portion 1712 of the housing 1710.

[0167] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first antenna module 520 may form a beam pattern facing the first portion 1711 (e.g., facing direction ①) of the housing 1710. The second antenna module 520-1 may form a beam pattern facing the fourth portion 1714 (e.g., facing direction ④) of the housing 1710. The third antenna module 520-2 may form a beam pattern facing the second portion 1712 (e.g., facing direction ③) of the housing 1710.

[0168] As described above, a portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a shell including a board forming at least a portion of a rear surface of the portable communication device and a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device; a display housed in the shell and visible through the front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure housed in the shell, wherein the antenna structure includes a printed circuit board and one or more antennas formed at the printed circuit board to face the side surface, wherein when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board facing the side surface, at least a portion of the antenna structure is arranged to be visible in a state overlapping with the conductive portion; and a non-conductive member arranged between the display, the board and the antenna structure (or, at least a portion of the side surface of the shell is provided as the conductive portion, and the non-conductive member is arranged between the side surface of the shell and the antenna structure), and at least a partial area of ​​the surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure may be convex, and a travel path of a radio frequency signal radiated from the one or more antennas may be changed when passing through the at least partial area.

[0169] The travel path may be changed to face the side surface while passing through the at least partial region.

[0170] The portable communication device may further include a support member supporting the antenna structure, and the conductive portion may extend from the support member.

[0171] The portable communication device may further include a support member supporting the antenna structure, the support member may be interposed between the display and the board, and the non-conductive member may be disposed in a space formed by the board, the support member, and the antenna structure.

[0172] The portable communication device may further include a supporting member supporting the antenna structure, the supporting member may include another conductive portion, an opening may be formed between the conductive portion and the other conductive portion, and at least a portion of the non-conductive member may be filled in the opening.

[0173] The non-conductive member may contact the conductive portion and the other conductive portion.

[0174] The surface of the non-conductive member may include another region that is protruded and a partition wall between the at least partial region and the another region.

[0175] The one or more antennas may include a first antenna formed at a first portion of the printed circuit board and a second antenna formed at a second portion of the printed circuit board, and when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board, the first antenna may overlap with the at least partial area, the second antenna may overlap with the other area, and the partition wall may overlap with a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion.

[0176] A portable communication device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a shell, which includes a board forming at least a portion of a rear surface of the portable communication device and a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device; a display, which is accommodated in the shell and is visible through the front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure accommodated in the shell, wherein the antenna structure includes a printed circuit board and one or more multiple antennas formed on the printed circuit board to face the side surface; a supporting member that supports the antenna structure, wherein the supporting member extends from the conductive portion; and a non-conductive member, which is arranged between the display, the board and the antenna structure, at least a partial area of ​​the surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure may be convex, and the travel path of the radio frequency signal radiated from the one or more antennas may change when passing through the at least partial area.

[0177] The non-conductive member may be interposed between the display and the board, and may be interposed between the antenna structure and the side of the housing forming the board. Alternatively, the non-conductive member may be interposed between the display and the board and may be disposed adjacent to the antenna structure. In this case, at least a portion of the non-conductive member may be interposed between the antenna structure and the conductive portion. Alternatively, at least a portion of the non-conductive member may be disposed in an opening formed by removing a portion of the side surface of the housing.

[0178] The travel path may be changed to face the side surface while passing through the at least partial region.

[0179] When viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to a surface of the printed circuit board facing the side surface, at least a portion of the antenna structure may be disposed to be visible in a state of overlapping with the conductive portion.

[0180] The surface of the non-conductive member may include another region that is protruded and a partition wall provided between the at least partial region and the another region.

[0181] The one or more antennas may include a first antenna formed at a first portion of the printed circuit board and a second antenna formed at a second portion of the printed circuit board, and when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board, the first antenna may overlap with the at least partial area, the second antenna overlaps with the other area, and the partition wall may overlap with a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion.

[0182] A portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a shell, which includes a board forming at least a portion of a rear surface of the portable communication device and a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device; a display, which is accommodated in the shell and is visible through the front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure accommodated in the shell, wherein the antenna structure includes a printed circuit board and one or more antennas formed at the printed circuit board to face the side surface, wherein when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board facing the side surface, at least a portion of the antenna structure is arranged to be visible in a state overlapping with the conductive portion; and a non-conductive member, which is arranged between the display, the board and the antenna structure, at least a portion of the surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure may be convex, flat or stepped, and the travel path of the radio frequency signal radiated from the one or more antennas may change when passing through the at least portion of the area.

[0183] The travel path may be changed to face the side surface while passing through the at least partial region.

[0184] The portable communication device may further comprise a support member supporting the antenna structure, and wherein the conductive portion may extend from the support member.

[0185] The portable communication device may further include a supporting member supporting the antenna structure, the supporting member may include another conductive portion, an opening may be formed between the conductive portion and the another conductive portion, and at least a portion of the non-conductive member may fill the opening.

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a portable communication device may include: a shell, which includes a board forming at least a portion of a rear surface of the portable communication device and a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device; a display, which is accommodated in the shell and is visible through the front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure accommodated in the shell, wherein the antenna structure includes a printed circuit board, a first antenna formed at a first portion of the printed circuit board to face the side surface, and a second antenna formed at a second portion of the printed circuit board; and a non-conductive member, which is arranged between the display, the board and the antenna structure, and the surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure may include a first area, a second area and a partition wall located between the first area and the second area, when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board facing the side surface, the first area is arranged to be visible in a state overlapping with the first antenna, and the second area is arranged to be visible in a state overlapping with the second antenna.

[0187] Each of the first region and the second region may be convex, flat, or stepped.

[0188] The portable communication device may further include a supporting member supporting the antenna structure, the supporting member may include another conductive portion, and the non-conductive member may be disposed in contact with the conductive member and the another conductive portion.

[0189] The non-conductive member of the portable communication device may be constructed from a non-conductive material.

[0190] The partial region facing the antenna structure may form an asymmetric surface with respect to a portion of the surface of the antenna structure.

[0191] The surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure may be spaced apart from the antenna structure to form an empty space.

[0192] The non-conductive member of the portable communication device may include at least one partition wall which divides the empty space into a plurality of empty spaces.

[0193] Since the shape of the non-conductive structure facing the antenna is formed to optimize the signal radiation characteristics of the antenna, good signal characteristics can be maintained.

[0194] Furthermore, various effects directly or indirectly understood by the present disclosure can be provided.

[0195] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0196] This application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0016597 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on February 13, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

Claims

1. A portable communication device, comprising: a housing including a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device and having an opening formed therein; a display housed in the housing so as to be visible through a front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure housed in the housing so that a first antenna radiator and a second antenna radiator formed in the antenna structure face the opening; as well as A non-conductive member is accommodated in the shell between the side surface of the portable communication device and the antenna structure, a first surface of the non-conductive member faces the side surface of the portable communication device and at least partially fills the opening, and a second surface of the non-conductive member faces the antenna structure and is shaped so that a first distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and a middle portion of the antenna structure is different from a second distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and at least one of an upper end or a lower end of the antenna structure.

2. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The first distance is longer than the second distance.

3. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The first distance is substantially the same over an entire area of ​​the middle portion of the antenna structure.

4. The portable communication device according to claim 2, wherein: When viewed from the side surface of the portable communication device, at least a portion of the intermediate portion of the antenna structure overlaps the opening.

5. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The second surface of the non-conductive member includes a first region, a second region, and a wall portion protruding between the first region and the second region, and The non-conductive member is disposed adjacent to the antenna structure so that the first antenna radiator and the second antenna radiator face the first area and the second area respectively.

6. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The second surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure is substantially concave in shape.

7. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The length of the non-conductive member is longer than the length of the antenna structure.

8. The portable communication device of claim 1, further comprising a gap between the second surface of the non-conductive member and the antenna structure.

9. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The non-conductive member is formed by injection molding.

10. A portable communication device comprising: a housing including a conductive portion forming at least a portion of a side surface of the portable communication device and having an opening formed therein; a display housed in the housing so as to be visible through a front surface of the portable communication device; an antenna structure housed in the housing so that a first antenna radiator formed in the antenna structure faces the opening; as well as A non-conductive member is accommodated in the shell between the side surface of the portable communication device and the antenna structure, a first surface of the non-conductive member faces the side surface of the portable communication device and at least partially fills the opening, and a second surface of the non-conductive member faces the antenna structure and is shaped so that a first distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and a middle portion of the antenna structure is different from a second distance between the second surface of the non-conductive member and at least one of an upper end or a lower end of the antenna structure.

11. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: The first distance is longer than the second distance.

12. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: The first distance is substantially the same over an entire area of ​​the middle portion of the antenna structure.

13. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: When viewed from the side surface of the portable communication device, at least a portion of the intermediate portion of the antenna structure overlaps the opening.

14. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: The second surface of the non-conductive member facing the antenna structure is substantially concave in shape.

15. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: The length of the non-conductive member is longer than the length of the antenna structure.

16. The portable communication device of claim 10, further comprising a gap between the second surface of the non-conductive member and the antenna structure.

17. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein: The non-conductive member is formed by injection molding.

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