Portable communication device

Abstract

There is provided a portable communication device comprising a housing comprising first and second housing structures, a flexible display rotatable about a folding axis, a hinge structure housed in the housing and connected with the first and second housing structures, and a wireless communication circuit housed in the housing, the first housing structure includes first, second, third, and fourth side surface portions, the third side surface portion including a first portion formed as a first length in a direction parallel to the folding axis and a second portion formed as a second length in a direction intersecting the folding axis, and a first slit, a third slit, and a fourth slit, the third side surface portion including a second portion formed as a second length in a direction intersecting the folding axis. The first housing structure includes a first length that is longer than a second length, and the second housing structure includes a portion including a third portion formed with a third length substantially the same as the first length in a direction parallel to the folding axis and a fourth portion formed with a fourth length substantially the same as the second length in a direction crossing the folding axis.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the patent application filed on February 19, 2020, with application number 202080028270.7 and entitled "Electronic Device Including Antenna Device". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to electronic devices having antenna components. Background Technology

[0003] The development of electronic information and communication technologies integrates various functions into a single electronic device. For example, a smartphone combines the functions of a sound player, imaging device, and dispatcher with communication capabilities, and can further enable many more diverse functions by installing applications on it.

[0004] Users of electronic devices can access the network to search, filter, and obtain more information, rather than simply using the device's functions or information (e.g., applications). Direct access to the network (e.g., wired communication) enables fast and stable communication establishment, but its availability may be limited to a fixed location or space. Wireless network access is less restricted by location or space, offering speed and stability levels approaching those of direct network access, and is expected to establish communication faster and more stably than direct network access.

[0005] With the increasing popularity of smartphones and other personal / portable communication devices, users' demand for portability and ease of use is rising. For example, foldable or rollable electronic devices may be easy to carry and provide an enhanced multimedia environment with larger screens.

[0006] The above information is provided for background information purposes only to aid in understanding this disclosure. No decision is made or assertion is made as to whether any of the foregoing content is applicable to the prior art of this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Technical issues

[0008] In compact electronic devices, it can be difficult to guarantee communication environments across different frequency bands. For example, each antenna needs its own independent operating environment (e.g., sufficient space), which may not be feasible in such small devices. Foldable or rollable electronic devices have further reduced structures or space for antenna placement. The housing is thinned to achieve greater flexibility, thus limiting the space available for antenna placement. In embodiments, foldable or rollable electronic devices may experience changes in the antenna's operating environment when rolled or folded. For example, the arrangement of the structure around the antenna may change in the folded or rolled state, altering the antenna's operational performance.

[0009] The present disclosure addresses at least the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages and provides at least the following advantages. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device with an antenna element that provides stable operating performance even when the structure is folded or rolled up.

[0010] Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device having an antenna device that can be easily fitted with a thin, compact structure and provides stable operating performance.

[0011] Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device having a plurality of first and second connecting members for electrically connecting a switching unit arranged in a structure and each radiating conductor (e.g., an antenna).

[0012] Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device having an antenna device that provides stable operational performance based on hand gripping of the structure in either a folded or unfolded state.

[0013] Other aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0014] Technical solution

[0015] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device having an antenna element is provided. The electronic device includes: a first housing structure including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side surface member at least partially surrounding a space between the first and second surfaces, the first housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a second housing structure including a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side surface member at least partially surrounding a space between the third and fourth surfaces, the second housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a hinge structure configured to rotatably connect the first housing structure and the second housing structure and provide a folding axis about which the first and second housing structures can rotate; and at least one printed circuit board disposed between the first and second surfaces or between the third and fourth surfaces. The first and second side surface members include: a first side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis; a second side surface portion extending from one end of the first side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a third side surface portion extending from the other end of the first side surface portion parallel to the folding axis; a fourth side surface portion connected to the third side surface portion and extending from the third side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a fifth side surface portion connecting the second and fourth side surface portions and extending parallel to the folding axis, the fifth side surface portion being disposed adjacent to a hinge structure; a first slit formed between one end of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion; a second slit formed between the second and fifth side surface portions; a third slit formed between the other end of the first side surface portion and the third side surface portion; a fourth slit formed between the third and fourth side surface portions; and a fifth slit formed between the fourth and fifth side surface portions. At least a portion of at least one of the second, third, and fourth side surface portions is formed by a radiating conductor and electrically connected to a printed circuit board.

[0016] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device having an antenna element is provided. The electronic device includes: a first housing structure including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side surface member at least partially surrounding the space between the first and second surfaces, the first housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a second housing structure including a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side surface member at least partially surrounding the space between the third and fourth surfaces, the second housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a hinge structure configured to rotatably connect the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis about which the first and second housing structures rotate; and at least one printed circuit board disposed between the first and second surfaces or between the third and fourth surfaces. The first side surface member includes: a first side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis; a second side surface portion extending from one end of the first side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a third side surface portion extending from the other end of the first side surface portion parallel to the folding axis; a fourth side surface portion connected to the third side surface portion and extending from the third side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a fifth side surface portion connecting the second side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the fifth side surface portion being disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a first slit formed between one end of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion; a second slit formed between the second side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion; a third slit formed between the other end of the first side surface portion and the third side surface portion; a fourth slit formed between the third side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion; and a fifth slit formed between the fourth side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion. The second side surface member includes: a sixth side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis; a seventh side surface portion extending from one end of the sixth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; an eighth side surface portion extending from the other end of the sixth side surface portion parallel to the folding axis; a ninth side surface portion connected to the eighth side surface portion and extending from the eighth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; a tenth side surface portion connecting the seventh and ninth side surface portions and extending parallel to the folding axis, the tenth side surface portion being disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; a sixth slit formed between one end of the sixth side surface portion and the seventh side surface portion; a seventh slit formed between the seventh and tenth side surface portions; an eighth slit formed between the other end of the sixth side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion; a ninth slit formed between the eighth and ninth side surface portions; and a tenth slit formed between the ninth and tenth side surface portions.At least a portion of at least one of the second, third, and fourth side surface portions is formed by a radiating conductor provided as an antenna and electrically connected to a printed circuit board, and at least a portion of at least one of the seventh, eighth, and ninth side surface portions is formed by a radiating conductor provided as an antenna and electrically connected to a printed circuit board.

[0017] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device having an antenna element is provided. The electronic device includes: a first housing structure including a first side surface member; a second housing structure including a second side surface member; and a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis about which the first housing structure and the second housing structure rotate. The first side surface member includes at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor. The second side surface member includes at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor. A plurality of first connecting members are disposed in at least a portion of the first housing structure to electrically connect at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor to a switching unit disposed in the first housing structure, and a plurality of second connecting members are disposed in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures and at least a portion of the hinge structure to electrically connect at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor to the switching unit.

[0018] Beneficial effects

[0019] According to various embodiments, in electronic devices with antenna elements, at least a portion of the first and second side surface members of the electronic device can be formed by a radiating conductor provided as an antenna. Therefore, stable operational performance (e.g., radiation efficiency) can be achieved in the unfolded state of the electronic device. Furthermore, when a user makes a phone call with the electronic device in their hand (e.g., held in their hand), degradation of radiation performance due to the user's body can be reduced. For example, even in the folded state of the electronic device, the radiating conductor formed in the first and second side surface members is exposed to external space from the side surfaces of the electronic device, allowing the radiating conductor to stably transmit / receive radio waves. As another example, the radiating conductor can be implemented as an antenna in at least a portion of the first and second side surface members, making it easier to place even in a thin and compact structure.

[0020] According to various embodiments, in the unfolded or folded state of the first and second housing structures among the multiple housing and hinge structures supporting a display, a plurality of first and second connecting members (e.g., coaxial cable, flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), microstrip line or strip) are formed for connecting at least one first to fourth radiating conductor included in the electronic device to a switching unit, providing better electrical connection between the switching unit and at least one first to fourth radiating conductor, thereby enhancing the antenna function of at least one first to fourth radiating conductor.

[0021] According to various embodiments, in the folded or unfolded states of the first and second housing structures, the switching between the first to fourth radiating conductors can be achieved by holding the first and second housing structures by hand, thereby achieving stable transmission / reception and thus enabling the antenna device to have stable radiation performance.

[0022] Other aspects, advantages and distinctive features of this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, together with the accompanying drawings, discloses various embodiments of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a view showing an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 This illustrates a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 A view of an electronic device;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a view illustrating the construction of the side surface members(s) in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 According to embodiments of this disclosure Figure 5 A magnified view of part B;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a view illustrating the construction of an antenna device in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a plan view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a side view showing the third and eighth slits in the components of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a bottom view showing the fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth slits in the components of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a view illustrating the construction of an antenna device in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a view showing the electromagnetic field distribution of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a view showing the electromagnetic field distribution of an electronic device in a folded state with its display grounded, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 15 It is a graph showing the radiation pattern measured on an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 16A This is a view showing the first, second, third, and fourth distances of the slots formed in the side surface or bottom of the electronic device when the folded electronic device is in the user's hand (e.g., right hand) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 16B This is a view showing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fourth distance of a slot formed in the side surface of the electronic device or a first distance of a slot formed in the bottom of the electronic device when the folded electronic device is in the user's hand (e.g., left hand);

[0041] Figure 17 This is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an electronic device measured according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 18 This is a view showing the construction of a first side surface member and a second side surface member electrically connected to a switching unit in a first housing structure of an electronic device using a coaxial cable, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 19 This is a view showing the construction of a first side surface member and a second side surface member electrically connected to a switching unit in a first housing structure of an electronic device using a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 20 This is a view illustrating the construction of a first side surface member and a second side surface member electrically connected to a switching unit in a first housing structure of an electronic device using a coaxial cable and a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 21 This is a view showing the second housing structure in a handheld state of a component of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 22 This is a view showing a handheld state of a first housing structure among the components of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0047] Figure 23 This is a view showing the first housing structure and the second housing structure in a handheld state among the components of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Throughout the accompanying drawings, it should be noted that similar reference numerals are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The following description, taken with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to aid in a full understanding of the various embodiments of this disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to aid understanding, but these are to be considered exemplary only. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted.

[0050] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographical meaning, but are used solely by the inventors to enable a clear and consistent understanding of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of this disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0051] It will be understood that the singular forms “a” and “the” include plural indicators unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “a surface of a component” includes a reference to one or more such surfaces.

[0052] Various changes can be made to this disclosure, and this disclosure may include multiple embodiments. Some embodiments of this disclosure are shown and described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, and all changes and / or equivalents or substitutions thereof are also within the scope of this disclosure.

[0053] In the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more things unless the relevant context explicitly indicates otherwise. When used herein, each of phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “at least one of A, B or C” may include all possible combinations of items listed together in the corresponding phrase of said phrase. Ordinal terms such as “first” and “second” may be used to denote various components, but components are not limited by the terms. Terms are used to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and vice versa, without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The term “and / or” may refer to a plurality of related items listed or a combination(s) of any items. It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element)”, “combined to another element (e.g., a second element)”, “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)” when the terms “operably” or “communicable” are used, or when the terms “operably” or “communicable” are not used, it means that the element can be combined with said other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0054] The terms “front,” “rear,” “upper,” and “lower” are relative and can vary depending on the orientation in which the accompanying drawings are viewed, and can be replaced by ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second.” The order indicated by the ordinal numbers (first and second) can be changed as needed.

[0055] The terminology used herein is provided only to describe some embodiments thereof and does not limit this disclosure. When used herein, the singular forms “a” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that, when used in this specification, the terms “comprising” and / or “having” indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which embodiments of this disclosure pertain. It will be further understood that terms such as those defined in a general dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant field and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formalized sense, unless expressly so defined herein.

[0057] When used herein, the term "electronic device" can be any device having a touch panel, and an electronic device can also be referred to as a terminal, portable terminal, mobile terminal, communication terminal, portable communication terminal, portable mobile terminal, or display device.

[0058] For example, the electronic device may be a smartphone, mobile phone, navigation device, gaming device, TV, vehicle audio system, laptop computer, tablet computer, personal media player (PMP), or personal digital assistant (PDA). The electronic device may be implemented as a pocket-sized portable communication terminal with radio communication capabilities. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may be a flexible device or a flexible display.

[0059] Electronic devices can communicate with external electronic devices, such as servers, or perform tasks by interacting with such external electronic devices. For example, an electronic device can send images captured by a camera and / or location information detected by a sensor to a server via a network. Networks can include, but are not limited to, mobile or cellular communication networks, local area networks (LANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, or small area networks (SANs).

[0060] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] Reference Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with external electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with external electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with external electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input device 150, sound output device 155, display device 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., display device 160 or camera module 180) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented as embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a display).

[0062] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may load commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted for a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 can be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or it can be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0063] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (other than the main processor 121) (e.g., display device 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display device 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123.

[0064] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0065] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0066] Input device 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0067] The sound output device 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0068] Display device 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display device 160 may include touch circuitry adapted to detect touch or sensor circuitry (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0069] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input device 150, or output sound via the sound output device 155 or an external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 102, such as a speaker or headphones) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0070] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0071] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0072] Connection 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 may be physically connected to external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0073] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0074] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0075] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0076] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0077] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., external electronic device 102, external electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0078] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna comprising a radiator formed of a conductor or conductive pattern on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190. Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiator (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0079] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0080] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of the first and second external electronic devices 102 and 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, the one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, either with further processing or without further processing. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing may be used.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a view showing an electronic device 200 in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0082] Figure 3 This illustrates a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 A view of the electronic device 200.

[0083] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device 200 can be connected with Figure 1 The electronic device 101 is at least partially similar, or may include other features.

[0084] Reference Figure 2 The electronic device 200 may include: a pair of housing structures 210 and 220, connected via a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The electronic device 200 comprises a pair of housing structures 210 and 220, each consisting of a hinge structure 264, which is rotatable to fold about each other; a hinge cover 265 covering the foldable portions of the housing structures 210 and 220; and a display 230 (e.g., a flexible display or a foldable display) disposed in the space formed by the housing structures 210 and 220. According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may be part of the hinge structure 264. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a foldable housing rotatably coupled from a position where the housing structures 210 and 220 are folded to face each other to a position where the housing structures 210 and 220 are placed side-by-side. In this disclosure, the surface where the display 230 is located may be defined as the “front surface” of the electronic device 200, and its opposite surface may be defined as the “rear surface” of the electronic device 200. The surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as the “side surface” of the electronic device 200.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 may include a first housing structure 210 having a sensor region 231d, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250. The pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 are not limited to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shapes and connections shown are not necessarily identical; they can be achieved in other shapes or through combinations and / or connections of other components. For example, the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 240 can be integrally formed with each other, and the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 250 can be integrally formed with each other.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be located on opposite sides of a first axis (e.g., folding axis A), and they may be symmetrical in shape about each other with respect to folding axis A. According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be rotatable about hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 with respect to different folding axes. For example, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may each be rotatably connected to hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265, and the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be rotated about folding axis A or different folding axes from a position where they are folded together to a position where they are tilted relative to each other or positioned side-by-side.

[0087] As used herein, when A and B are positioned or extended side by side, this can mean that A and B are positioned at least partially adjacent to each other or at least partially parallel to each other. According to embodiments, when A and B are arranged (or positioned) side by side, this can mean that A and B are positioned (or positioned) facing the same direction or parallel to each other. In the following description, although the example phrases “side by side” and “parallel to each other” are used to describe the corresponding structures, the shape or arrangement of these structures can be readily understood from the accompanying drawings.

[0088] According to embodiments, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may form different angles or distances depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (or a flat state, or an open state), a folded state (or a folded state), or a state in between. According to embodiments, in addition to the first housing structure 210 including a sensor region 231d for arranging various sensors, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be symmetrical in shape. Alternatively, the sensor region 231d may be disposed in at least a portion of the second housing structure 220, rather than in the first housing structure 210, or additional sensor regions may be included in the second housing structure 220.

[0089] According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing structure 210 can be connected to a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 may include a first surface 211 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing away from the first surface 211, and a first side surface member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 213 may include a first side surface 213a disposed parallel to the folding axis A, a second side surface 213b extending from one end of the first side surface 213a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A, and a third side surface 213c extending from the other end of the first side surface 213a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. When used herein, the terms "vertical" or "parallel" may be used interchangeably with "partially vertical" or "partially parallel". In some embodiments, "parallel" or "vertical" may also mean "tilted within an angle range of 10 degrees".

[0090] According to an embodiment, the second housing structure 220 can be connected to a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The hinge structure 264), and in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the second housing structure 220 may include a third surface 221 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing away from the third surface 221, and a second side surface member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 223 may include a fourth side surface 223a arranged parallel to the folding axis A, a fifth side surface 223b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A, and a sixth side surface 223c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A. According to an embodiment, in the folded state, the third surface 221 may be positioned facing the first surface 211. According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 223 may be formed in substantially the same shape or material as the first side surface member 213, although they may differ partially in their specific shapes.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 to accommodate a display 230 via a combination of structural shapes of a first housing structure 210 and a second housing structure 220. The recess 201 may have substantially the same dimensions as the display 230. According to an embodiment, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A due to the sensor region 231d. For example, the recess 201 may have a first width W1 between a first portion 220a of the second housing structure 220 parallel to the folding axis A and a first portion 210a of the first housing structure 210 formed at the edge of the sensor region 231d, and a second width W2 formed by a second portion 220b of the second housing structure 210 and a second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 parallel to the folding axis A and not corresponding to the sensor region 231d. In this case, the second width W2 may be greater than the first width W1. For example, the recess 201 may have a first width W1 formed between a first portion 210a of a first housing structure 210 and a first portion 220a of a second housing structure 220, which are asymmetrical in shape, and a second width W2 formed between a second portion 210b of a first housing structure 210 and a second portion 220b of a second housing structure 220, which are symmetrical in shape. According to an embodiment, the first portion 210a and the second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 may be formed at different distances from the folding axis A. The width of the recess 201 is not limited to this. According to an embodiment, depending on the shape of the sensor region 231d or the asymmetrical shape of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be at least partially formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having rigidity selected to support the display 230. According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may at least partially include a conductive material. When the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 include a conductive material, the electronic device 200 can transmit / receive radio waves via the conductive portions of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. For example, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 or communication module (e.g., communication module 190) can perform wireless communication using a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may be formed adjacent to a corner of the first housing structure 210 and have a predetermined area. However, the placement, shape, or size of the sensor region 231d is not limited to that shown in the figures. For example, according to an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may be provided in different corners of the first housing structure 210 or in any area between the top corner and the bottom corner. According to an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may be disposed in at least one area of ​​the second housing structure 220. According to an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may be configured to extend into the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include components exposed from its front surface through the sensor region 231d or through one or more openings formed in the sensor region 231d, and various functions may be performed by these components. Components arranged in the sensor region 231d may include, for example, a front-facing camera device (e.g., Figure 1 The camera module 180), receiver (e.g., Figure 1 Audio module 170), proximity sensor, illuminance sensor, iris recognition sensor, ultrasonic sensor (e.g., Figure 1 At least one of the sensor module 176 or the indicator.

[0094] According to an embodiment, a first rear cover 240 may be disposed on a second surface 212 of a first housing structure 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery. According to an embodiment, the periphery of the first rear cover 240 may be at least partially surrounded by the first housing structure 210. Similarly, a second rear cover 250 may be disposed on a fourth surface 222 of a second housing structure 220, and its periphery may be at least partially surrounded by the second housing structure 220.

[0095] In the illustrated embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may be substantially symmetrical in shape with respect to the folding axis A. According to the embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have various other different shapes. According to the embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with the first housing structure 210, and the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with the second housing structure 220.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the combined structure of the first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing structure 210, and the second housing structure 220 can provide space for various components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., printed circuit boards, antenna modules, sensor modules, or batteries) to be arranged. According to an embodiment, one or more components may be arranged on or visually exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first rear surface region 241 of the first rear cover 240. According to an embodiment, the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and / or a flash. According to an embodiment, the sub-display 252 may be at least visually exposed through the second rear surface region 251 of the second rear cover 250.

[0097] The display 230 can be disposed in the space formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. For example, the display 230 can be seated in a recess formed by the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 (e.g., Figure 2 The display 230 can be positioned within a recess 201, and can substantially occupy most of the front surface of the electronic device 200. For example, the front surface of the electronic device 200 may include the display 230, a portion of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the display 230 (e.g., an edge region), and a portion of the second housing structure 220 (e.g., an edge region). According to an embodiment, the rear surface of the electronic device 200 may include a first rear cover 240, a portion of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 240 (e.g., an edge region), a second rear cover 250, and a portion of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 250 (e.g., an edge region).

[0098] According to an embodiment, display 230 may refer to a display whose at least portion can be converted into a flat or curved shape. According to an embodiment, display 230 may include a folding region 231c, a first region 231a disposed on one side of the folding region 231c (e.g., the right-hand side region of the folding region 231c), and a second region 231b disposed on the opposite side of the folding region 231c (e.g., the left-hand side region of the folding region 231c). For example, the first region 231a may be disposed on a first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210, and the second region 231b may be disposed on a third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220. For example, display 230 can be viewed from the first surface 211 through... Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 extends to the third surface, and at least the region corresponding to the hinge structure (e.g., the folding region 231c) can be a flexible region that can change from flat to curved.

[0099] According to the embodiment, the division of the display 230 is merely an example, and the display 230 may be divided into multiple (e.g., four or more or two) areas depending on its structure or function. As an example, in Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the folding region 231c can be on a vertical axis parallel to the folding axis A (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230 extends along the Y-axis, and the area of ​​the display 230 can be divided by the folded region 231c or the folding axis A. In another embodiment, the area of ​​the display 230 can be divided by another folded portion (e.g., along the horizontal axis (e.g., along the Y-axis), and the area of ​​the display 230 can be divided by the folded region 231c or the folding axis A. Figure 4 The folding region parallel to the X-axis or another folding axis (e.g., parallel to the X-axis) or the folding region parallel to the X-axis. Figure 4 The area is divided along a folding axis parallel to the X-axis. The above-mentioned area division is achieved solely through a pair of shell structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The physical division of the hinge structure 264, and essentially, the display 230 can be accessed via the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) displays a single complete screen.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the first region 231a and the second region 231b may be generally symmetrical in shape with respect to the folded region 231c. However, unlike the second region 231b, the first region 231a may include a notched region providing the sensor region 231d (e.g., Figure 4 The first region 231a has a notched area 233, and in the remaining regions, it is symmetrical in shape to the second region 231b. For example, the first region 231a and the second region 231b may include symmetrical and asymmetrical portions.

[0101] Reference Figure 3The hinge cover 265 can be disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to conceal internal components (e.g., Figure 4 (Hinge structure 264). For brevity, hinge cover 265 is provided separately from hinge structure 264; however, as described above, hinge cover 265 may be part of hinge structure 264 while partially forming the appearance of electronic device 200. According to embodiments, depending on the operating state of electronic device 200 (e.g., unfolded or folded), hinge cover 265 may be concealed or exposed to the outside by a portion of first housing structure 210 and second housing structure 220.

[0102] As an example, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the hinge cover 265 can be hidden by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, thus remaining unexposed. As another example, such as... Figure 3 As shown, in the folded state (e.g., fully folded state) of the electronic device 200, the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. As another example, in an intermediate state where the electronic device 200 is folded at an angle between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, a portion of the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In this case, the exposed area may be smaller than when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state. According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

[0103] The following describes the operation of each region of the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, and the display 230 depending on the operating state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., unfolded state and folded state).

[0104] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., as shown in the example), Figure 2 In the state shown, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are at a 180-degree angle, and the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the display can be positioned to face the same direction (e.g., parallel to each other), for example, displaying the screen image in the same direction. The folded area 231c can be flush with the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

[0105] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., as...), Figure 3 In the state shown, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can face each other. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., as shown in the diagram), Figure 3In the state shown, the first region 231a and the second region 231b of the display 230 can be positioned facing each other at a small angle (e.g., from 0 degrees to 10 degrees). In the folded state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., as shown), Figure 3 In the state shown, the folded region 231c can at least partially form a surface with a predetermined curvature.

[0106] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be at an angle therebetween. For example, in the intermediate state, the first region 231a and the second region 231b of the display 230 may be at an angle therebetween that is larger than the angle when it is in the folded state and smaller than the angle when it is in the unfolded state. The folded region 231c may at least partially have a surface with a predetermined curvature, and in this case, the curvature may be smaller than the curvature when it is in the folded state.

[0107] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0108] Reference Figure 4 The electronic device 200 may include a display 230, a support component assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250. In this disclosure, the display 230 may be used interchangeably with a display module or display assembly.

[0109] The display 230 may include a display panel 231 (e.g., a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers mounted on the display panel 231. According to an embodiment, the plate 232 may be disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260. The display panel 231 may be disposed on the surface of the plate 232 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The plate 232 may have a shape corresponding to the display panel 231. For example, a portion of the plate 232 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the recessed region 233 of the display panel 231.

[0110] The support member assembly 260 may include a first support member 261, a second support member 262, a hinge structure 264 provided with the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, a hinge cover 265 covering the hinge structure 264 when viewed from the outside, and a wiring member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) spanning the first support member 261 and the second support member 262.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the support member assembly 260 may be provided with a board 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. As an example, the first support member 261 may be provided with the first printed circuit board 271 and a first area 231a of the display 230. The second support member 262 may be provided with the second printed circuit board 272 and a second area 131b of the display 230.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the wiring member 263 and the hinge structure 264 may be at least partially disposed within the support member assembly 260. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) spanning the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. The wiring member 263 may be disposed perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., ...). Figure 1 On the direction of the folding axis (A or Y axis) (e.g., the X-axis direction).

[0113] As described above, at least one printed circuit board 270 may include a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on a first support member 261 and a second printed circuit board 272 disposed on a second support member 262. The first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may be disposed within the space formed by the support member assembly 260, the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, the first rear cover 240, and the second rear cover 250. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 At least one of the components may be mounted on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can be assembled together to be connected to both sides of the support member assembly 260, and the display 230 is connected to the support member assembly 260. The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can be slidably connected to two opposite sides of the support member assembly 260, such as the first support member 261 and the second support member 262.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 may include a first rotational support surface 214 (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth side surface portion 514, as described below), and the second housing structure 520 may include a second rotational support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotational support surface 214 (e.g., Figure 5 The eighth side surface 523 (as described below). The first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 265.

[0116] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., as shown in the example), Figure 2When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (as shown in the diagram), the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 can cover the hinge cover 265, allowing the hinge cover 265 to be either not exposed or minimally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., as shown in the diagram), Figure 3 In the state shown, the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 can rotate along the curved surface of the hinge cover 265, maximizing the exposure of the hinge cover 265 to the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0117] In the above description, the ordinal numbers in the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, the first side surface member 213, and the second side surface member 223 are only used to distinguish components. It should be noted that the scope of this disclosure is not limited by the use of ordinal numbers. For example, although the sensor region 231d is formed in the first housing structure 210 in the above example, the sensor region 231d may be formed in the second housing structure 220 or in each of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. According to the embodiment, although the first rear surface region 241 and the sub-display 252 are respectively disposed in the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250, the first rear surface region 241 for placing, for example, a sensor and the sub-display 252 for outputting screen images may both be disposed in the first rear cover 240 or the second rear cover 250.

[0118] According to embodiments, antenna devices can be disposed in either a first housing structure or a second housing structure within a plurality of housing structures 210 and 220 supporting a display 230 and a hinge structure 264. The antenna device is described below with reference to an example configuration in which the antenna device is disposed in a second housing structure. However, as stated above, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and it should be noted that, according to embodiments, the antenna device can be disposed in the first housing structure of the electronic device.

[0119] Figure 5 This illustrates an electronic device (e.g., according to embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 2 A view of the construction of the (multiple) side surface members 501 and 502 in the electronic device 200.

[0120] Reference Figure 5 Side surface components (e.g.) Figure 4 The first side surface member 213 and the second side surface member 223 may include being provided as Figure 2 A first side surface member 501 is provided as part of a first housing structure 210, and a second side surface member 502 is provided as part of a second housing structure 220. According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 may be shaped to surround a housing structure (e.g., Figure 2The frame of the internal space of the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 may have substantially the same structure, except for slight differences in shape. According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 may at least partially comprise a conductive material. For example, Figure 5 The conductive material portions of the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 are generally shown. The first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 may include non-conductive materials, such as insulating materials, allowing their final shape to be a closed curve or a loop.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 501 may include a first side surface portion 511, a second side surface portion 512, a third side surface portion 513, a fourth side surface portion 514, and / or a fifth side surface portion 515. According to an embodiment, the first to fifth side surface portions 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515 may also be referred to as a "partial frame of the first to fifth side surface portions". According to an embodiment, the first side surface portion 511 may be arranged parallel to the folding axis A. The second side surface portion 512 may be configured to be spaced apart from one end (e.g., the top) of the first side surface portion 511 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding region A. The third side surface portion 513 may be configured to be spaced apart from the opposite end (e.g., the bottom) of the first side surface portion 511 in a direction parallel to the folding region A.

[0123] The fourth side surface portion 514 may be configured to be adjacent to one end of the third side surface portion 513 and may be configured to be spaced apart from the third side surface portion 513 and may extend to the folding region A in a cross direction or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The fifth side surface portion 515 may extend substantially parallel to the folding region A or the first side surface portion 511. One end of the fifth side surface portion 515 is configured to be spaced apart from one end of the second side surface portion 512, and the other end of the fifth side surface portion 515 is configured to be spaced apart from one end of the fourth side surface portion 514. According to an embodiment, the fifth side surface portion 515 may be configured to be adjacent to a hinge structure or hinge cover (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 is adjacent to it and can extend substantially parallel to the hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 along the folding area A.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 501 may include at least partially separating conductive material portions by slits 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e. According to an embodiment, the slits 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e may be filled with a non-conductive material, which may be referred to as a "non-conductive portion" or "non-conductive material portion" as needed. A structure formed of insulating material may be formed in at least a portion of the region surrounded by the first to fifth side surface portions 511, 512, 513, 514, and 515. According to an embodiment, the slits 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e may be filled with insulating material. For example, the first side surface member 501 may include non-conductive portions, non-conductive material portions, or insulating material portions that insulate some conductive material portions from other conductive material portions.

[0125] According to an embodiment, a first slit 516a may be formed between one end of a first side surface portion 511 and a second side surface portion 512, and a second slit 516b may be formed between the second side surface portion 512 and a fifth side surface portion 515. A third slit 516c may be formed between the opposite end of the first side surface portion 511 and the third side surface portion 513. A fourth slit 516d may be formed between the third side surface portion 513 and the fourth side surface portion 514, and a fifth slit 516e may be formed between the fourth side surface portion 514 and the fifth side surface portion 515.

[0126] At least a portion of the second side surface portion 512, the third side surface portion 513, and the fourth side surface portion 514 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, at least a portion of the second side surface portion 512, the third side surface portion 513, and / or the fourth side surface portion 514 may be formed of a radiating conductor. According to an embodiment, the second side surface portion 512, the third side surface portion 513, and / or the fourth side surface portion 514 can be used as an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The antenna radiator (e.g., a radiating conductor) of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 or communication module (e.g., communication module 190) can perform wireless communication using a portion of the second side surface portion 512, a portion of the third side surface portion 513 and / or a portion of the fourth side surface portion 514.

[0127] According to an embodiment, a portion of the first side surface portion 511 (or the fifth side surface portion 515) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4The first printed circuit board 271) is used as a radiation conductor. For example, a power supply portion formed in the first side surface portion 511 can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The first printed circuit board 271), and ground portions formed at other locations on the first side surface portion 511 can be connected to the printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 (First printed circuit board 271). The conductive material portion of the first side surface portion 511 can form an antenna portion between the location where the power supply portion is connected and the location where the ground portion is connected.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the third side surface portion 513 may include a first portion 513a and a second portion 513b. For example, the first portion 513a may be along a first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded region A) is formed in a direction parallel to the first part 513a, and has a first length L1. The second part 513b may be connected to the first part 513a and is formed as a bend. The second part 513b may be formed along a direction parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded areas A) intersect in the direction that forms the second length L2.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the third slit 516c may be formed between the first side surface portion 511 and the third side surface portion 513.

[0130] According to an embodiment, since the third slit 516c is formed in a position of a first length L1 (which is a distance D1 from the second portion 513b of the third side surface portion 513 that is not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm (e.g., 40 mm)), it can serve as a location with electronic devices (e.g., Figure 2 The electronic device 200 operates by using a radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513) that provides the required radiation performance.

[0131] According to the embodiments, the following refers to Figure 13 or Figure 14 A more detailed description is given of the radiation characteristics depending on the location of the third slit 516c. The above values ​​regarding the location of the third slit 516c apply to the width of the second side surface member 502 therein (e.g., along...). Figure 4The example value for the length (in the X-axis direction) of an electronic device is 100 mm or less, but it should be noted that embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, considering the resonant frequency to be used in forming the radiating conductor or the size of the electronic device to be actually manufactured, the third slit 516c may be formed at a location different from the example value. For example, the third slit 516c may be formed at the location of the first length L1 (which is a distance D1 not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm (e.g., 40 mm) from the outer side of the second portion 513b of the third side surface portion 513), thereby reducing the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513) and when the user uses the electronic device in his / her hand (e.g., Figure 2 When the electronic device 200 makes a phone call, the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513) deteriorates due to the influence of the user's body. Thus, the third slit 516c can enhance the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513).

[0132] According to the embodiments, as described above... Figure 5 The first length L1 of the third side surface portion 513 may be along a first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded area A) has a length between 30 mm and 50 mm (e.g., 40 mm) in a direction parallel to it, and the second length L2 of the third side surface portion 513 may be along the direction parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded area A) has a length between 8.6 mm and 28.6 mm in the direction of intersection (e.g., 18.6 mm).

[0133] According to an embodiment, allowing the first length L1 to be greater than the second length L2 can minimize the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513) and thus enhance the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513).

[0134] According to an embodiment, the first length L1 can be formed to be the same as the second length L2. When the electronic device 200 is folded, the eighth side surface portion 523 can be positioned adjacent to the third side surface portion 513. The eighth side surface portion 523 may include a third portion 523a and a fourth portion 523b. When the first rear cover (e.g., Figure 2 When viewed from above the first back cover 240, the third slit 516c can be formed to overlap with the eighth slit 526c, and the fourth slit 516d can be formed to overlap with the ninth slit 526d. Therefore, when supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4In the hinge structure 264, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the end of the third side surface portion 513 can be engaged with the end of the eighth side surface portion 523, thereby reducing the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513 and the eighth side surface portion 523).

[0135] As stated above, ordinal numbers are used only herein to distinguish between components, and embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments, the first side surface member 501 may be referred to as the "second side surface member," and the fifth side surface portion 515 may be referred to as the "first side surface portion 511." For example, although ordinal numbers are used to distinguish between some components, this is only for simplicity, and the various embodiments of this disclosure should be understood through the arrangement and connection of the relevant components.

[0136] The following reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 A more detailed description of antenna devices using the aforementioned side surface components (e.g., Figure 6 Example construction of 500). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The configuration shown can be considered as an example in which a conductive material portion, insulated from other conductive material portions by the aforementioned slit, is configured as a radiating conductor. In another embodiment, as described above, a portion of another conductive material portion (e.g., the first side surface portion 511 or the sixth side surface portion 521, which is not in...) Figure 6 and Figure 7 (As shown in the figure) can be used to form an antenna device. Alternatively, the third side surface portion 513 or the eighth side surface portion 523 can also be partially used as a radiating conductor. In the following embodiments, components that are the same as those in the above embodiments or that are readily understood from the description of the above embodiments are designated with or without the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0137] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This illustrates electronic devices (e.g., according to various embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 1 A view of the construction of the antenna device 500 in the electronic device 200.

[0138] Figure 6 and Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of part B.

[0139] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7The antenna device 500 may include: a first conductive material portion as part of a first side surface portion 511 (e.g., a portion of the first side surface portion 511); a first conductive material portion as part of a second side surface portion 512 (e.g., the second side surface portion 512); a first conductive material portion as part of a third side surface portion 513 (e.g., a portion of the third side surface portion 513); a first conductive material portion as part of a fourth side surface portion 514 (e.g., the fourth side surface portion 514); and a first conductive material portion as part of a fifth side surface portion 515 (e.g., the fifth side surface portion 515).

[0140] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first conductive material portion forming the first side surface portion 511 can be provided as a radiating conductor, at least a portion of the first conductive material portion forming the second side surface portion 512 can be provided as a radiating conductor, at least a portion of the first conductive material portion forming the third side surface portion 513 can be provided as a radiating conductor, at least a portion of the first conductive material portion forming the fourth side surface portion 514 can be provided as a radiating conductor, and at least a portion of the first conductive material portion forming the fifth side surface portion 515 can be provided as a radiating conductor. For example, a fourth slit 516d can be formed between the third side surface portion 513 and the fourth side surface portion 514, and the fourth slit 516d can separate the third side surface portion 513 and the fourth side surface portion 514 from each other.

[0141] According to an embodiment, the third slit 516c, the fourth slit 516d, and / or the fifth slit 516e may be filled with an insulating material. For example, the third slit 516c, the fourth slit 516d, and / or the fifth slit 516e may form a first non-conductive portion, thereby insulating them while mechanically connecting or joining two adjacent conductive portions.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion may be all or part of the third side surface portion 513. The third side surface portion 513 may include a first portion 513a and a second portion 513b. For example, the first portion 513a may be along a first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded area A) is formed in a direction parallel to the first length L1. The second part 513b can be connected to the first part 513a and part of the terrain becomes curved. The second part 513b can be along a direction parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded regions A) intersect in a direction that forms a second length L2. The first conductive portion may be all or part of the fourth side surface portion 514 and may be perpendicular to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5The folded area A) extends. According to an embodiment, the first length L1 may be substantially the same as the third length L3, and the second length L2 may be substantially the same as the fourth length L4.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the third slit 516c may be formed at a position symmetrical to the eighth slit 526c. For example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, from the first rear cover (e.g., Figure 2 When viewed from above the first rear cover 240, at least a portion of the third slit 516c may overlap with the eighth slit 526c.

[0144] According to the embodiments, the following refers to Figure 13 or Figure 14 A more detailed description is given of the radiation characteristics depending on the location of the third slit 516c. The above values ​​regarding the location of the third slit 516c apply to the width of the first side surface member 501 (e.g., along...). Figure 4 Electronic devices with a length of 200 mm or less in the X-axis direction (e.g., length in the X-axis direction) Figure 2 The example values ​​for the electronic device 200 are provided, but it should be noted that embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, consideration may be given to using the resonant frequency formed by the radiating conductor or the electronic device to be actually manufactured (e.g., Figure 2 The size of the electronic device 200) may allow the third slit 516c to be formed at a position different from the example value.

[0145] According to the embodiments, as described above... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first length L1 of the third side surface portion 513 is along a first axis (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The direction parallel to the folded area A) can be 40 mm, and the second length L2 of the third side surface portion 513 is along the axis parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The direction of intersection of the folded regions A) can be 18.6 mm. For example, the length of the third side surface portion 513 formed based on the first length L1 and the second length L2 can correspond to the electrical length of the selected resonant frequency (e.g., a low-frequency band resonant frequency).

[0146] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The third side surface portion 513 can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 530. For example, the third side surface portion 513 may include a ground terminal 513c, a power supply terminal 513d, and / or a switching terminal 513e.

[0147] Ground terminal 513c can be electrically connected to ground portion G provided on printed circuit board 530, and ground terminal 513c can be provided in third side surface portion 513 to be connected to wireless communication circuitry (e.g., in a position adjacent to fourth slit 516d). Figure 1(Processor 120 or communication module 190).

[0148] Grounding terminal 513c may include a grounding member and may be electrically connected to the antenna ground. For example, the grounding member may include at least one of a leaf spring, a C-clamp, a screw, or a flexible printed circuit board 530 (FPCB). The antenna ground may be a conductive layer adjacent to the antenna and may be a conductive layer electrically connected to grounding terminal 513c. For example, the antenna ground may include at least one of PCB ground, conductive bracket, and display ground.

[0149] like Figure 7 The power supply terminal 513d shown can be electrically connected to a power supply section F provided on the printed circuit board 530. For example, the power supply terminal 513d can provide power in the third side surface portion 513 to receive power via the power supply section F of the printed circuit board 530, which is electrically connected between the ground terminal 513c and the switching terminal 513e.

[0150] According to an embodiment, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 Electronic device 200) may include a housing disposed in a foldable housing (e.g., Figure 2 The switching portion S is located in the space formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. For example, in supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 In the hinge structure 264), the switching portion S can be electrically connected to the switching terminal 513e provided in the third side surface portion 513, and can selectively connect the antenna ground to the third side surface portion 513 via one of a plurality of matching paths M1, M2, ..., Mx. The antenna ground can include the aforementioned ground portion. Here, "the switching portion selectively connects to one of the plurality of matching paths to the third side surface portion 513" can mean that the switching portion S does not connect the third side surface portion 513 to the antenna ground (e.g., ground portion G), or the switching portion S can be connected via a processor (e.g., ... Figure 1 Under the control of the processor 120, the selected matching paths M1, M2, ..., Mx connect the third side surface portion 513 to the antenna ground. According to an embodiment, the switching portion S can selectively combine two or more matching paths under the control of the processor to connect the third side surface portion 513 to the antenna ground. According to an embodiment, by using the switching portion S to connect the third side surface portion 513 to the antenna ground via the selected matching paths, the radiation characteristics of the antenna device 500 can be stabilized or the resonant frequency can be adjusted. According to an embodiment, the antenna ground (e.g., ground portion G) can be included in the electronic device (e.g., ...). Figure 2The grounding area of ​​the circuit board provided in the electronic device 200, in the display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) provides a grounded or electrically connected metal structure. According to an embodiment, matching paths M1, M2, ..., Mx can remain connected to a common ground (e.g., grounding portion G).

[0151] According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit can be electrically connected to a power supply terminal 513d provided in the third side surface portion 513, and perform wireless communication using the third side surface portion 513. According to an embodiment, the third side surface portion 513 can form resonant frequencies for various frequency bands depending on its electrical length, and the wireless communication circuit can be configured to transmit or receive signals in a frequency band ranging from about 500 MHz to about 6 GHz using the third side surface portion 513. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include multiple wireless communication circuits, and the wireless communication circuits can use the third side surface portion 513 to transmit or receive signals in different frequency bands.

[0152] According to an embodiment, a power supply terminal 514a provided in the fourth side surface portion 514 can be connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 The power supply portion F of the printed circuit board 530 is electrically connected, and a portion of the conductive material portion of the fourth side surface portion 514 can be used as an additional radiating conductor to form another resonant frequency. For example, the electronic device 200 can use a portion of the fourth side surface portion 514 to perform wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the fourth side surface portion 514 can be electrically connected to the ground portion at different locations.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 502 may include a sixth side surface portion 521, a seventh side surface portion 522, an eighth side surface portion 523, a ninth side surface portion 524, and / or a tenth side surface portion 525. According to an embodiment, the sixth to tenth side surface portions 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525 may also be referred to as a "sixth to tenth side surface portion (525) frame". According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the sixth side surface portion 521 may be arranged parallel to the folding region A. The seventh side surface portion 522 may be configured to be spaced apart from one end (e.g., the top) of the sixth side surface portion 521 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding region A. The eighth side surface portion 523 may be configured to be spaced apart from the opposite end (e.g., the bottom) of the sixth side surface portion 521 in a direction parallel to the folding region A.

[0154] The ninth side surface portion 524 may be disposed adjacent to one end of the eighth side surface portion 523 and may be spaced apart from the eighth side surface portion 523, and may extend into the folding region A in a cross direction or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The tenth side surface portion 525 may extend substantially parallel to the folding region A. One end of the tenth side surface portion 525 is spaced apart from one end of the seventh side surface portion 522, and the other end of the tenth side surface portion 525 is spaced apart from one end of the ninth side surface portion 524. According to an embodiment, the tenth side surface portion 525 may be associated with a hinge structure or hinge cover (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 is arranged adjacent to each other and can extend substantially parallel to the hinge structure or hinge cover along the folding area A.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 502 may include other slits(s) 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e that at least partially separate the conductive material portions. A structure formed of insulating material may be formed in at least a portion of the region surrounded by the fifth to tenth side surface portions 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525. According to an embodiment, the slits(s) 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e may be filled with insulating material. For example, the second side surface member 502 may include insulating material portions that insulate some conductive material portions from other conductive material portions.

[0156] According to an embodiment, a sixth slit 526a may be formed between one end of a sixth side surface portion 521 and a seventh side surface portion 522, and a seventh slit 526b may be formed between a seventh side surface portion 522 and a tenth side surface portion 525. An eighth slit 526c may be formed between the opposite end of a sixth side surface portion 521 and an eighth side surface portion 523. A ninth slit 526d may be formed between an eighth side surface portion 523 and a ninth side surface portion 524, and a tenth slit 526e may be formed between a ninth side surface portion 524 and a tenth side surface portion 525.

[0157] At least portions of the seventh side surface portion 522, the eighth side surface portion 523, and the ninth side surface portion 524 may be formed of a conductive material. At least portions of the seventh side surface portion 522, the eighth side surface portion 523, and / or the ninth side surface portion 524 may be formed as radiating conductors. According to an embodiment, the seventh side surface portion 522, the eighth side surface portion 523, and / or the ninth side surface portion 524 can be used as an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The antenna radiator (e.g., a radiating conductor) of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1The processor 120 or communication module (e.g., communication module 190) can use a portion of the seventh side surface portion 522, the eighth side surface portion 523 and the ninth side surface portion 524 to perform wireless communication.

[0158] For example, when in electronic devices (e.g., Figure 2 The electronic device 200) is in a folded state from the first rear cover (e.g., Figure 2 When viewed from above the first rear cover 240, at least a portion of the eighth slit 526c may overlap with the third slit 516c.

[0159] According to an embodiment, the third length L3 can be substantially the same as the first length L1, and the fourth length L4 can be substantially the same as the second length L2. The values ​​of the third length L3 and the fourth length L4 can be... Figure 5 The first length L1 and the second length L2 are the same or similar, and will not be described again below.

[0160] Figure 8 This illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 2 A perspective view of the electronic device 200.

[0161] Figure 9 This illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 2 A plan view of the electronic device 200.

[0162] Figure 10 This illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 2 Side view of the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c in the components of the electronic device 200.

[0163] Figure 11 This illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 2 Bottom view of the fourth slit 516d, fifth slit 516e, ninth slit 526d and tenth slit 526e in the components of the electronic device 200.

[0164] Reference Figures 8 to 11 Electronic devices (e.g.) Figure 2 The electronic device 200 may include a first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 First shell structure 210), second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second shell structure 220) and the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264). Due to the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second shell structure 220) is respectively around the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structures 264) rotate so that they can be folded so that the first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210 faces the third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220.

[0165] According to the embodiment, when the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 are viewed from the outside, as... Figure 10 As shown, in the position where the first housing structure is folded to face the second housing structure, the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c can be aligned to be adjacent to each other. According to an embodiment, the third slit 516c can be formed in the first side surface member 501, and the eighth slit 526c can be formed in the second side surface member 502. In this state, when viewed from the outside in the position where the first housing structure is folded to face the second housing structure, the third slit 516c formed in the first side surface member 501 and the eighth slit 526c formed in the second side surface member 502 can be aligned to be adjacent to each other.

[0166] According to an embodiment, when in an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 When the bottom of the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 is viewed from the outside in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the fourth slit 516d and the fifth slit 516e formed in the first side surface member 501 and the ninth slit 526d and the tenth slit 526e formed in the second side surface member 502 can be aligned to be adjacent to each other. For example, in the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the non-conductive portions formed in the fourth slit 516d and the fifth slit 516e, as well as the ninth slit 526d and the tenth slit 526e, can also be aligned to be adjacent to each other.

[0167] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 Due to the first shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second shell structure 220) each revolves around a hinge structure (e.g., such as Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) rotates, so that they can be folded such that the first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220 can be arranged side by side. For example, with the first surface 211 facing the third surface 221, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can rotate around the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The hinge structure 264) rotates, unfolds, and positions itself side-by-side. In this case, the first slits 516a, 516b, 516c, 516d, and 516e of the first side surface member 501 of the first housing structure 210 and the sixth slits 526a, 526b, 526c, 526d, and 526e of the second support member 262 of the second housing structure 220 can be positioned relative to the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structures 264) are arranged symmetrically to each other.

[0168] Figure 12 This illustrates an electronic device (e.g., according to embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 1 A view of the construction of the antenna device 600 in the electronic device 200.

[0169] Reference Figure 12 The first conductive portion of the antenna device 600 may be all or part of the third side surface portion 613 of the first side surface member. The third side surface portion 613 may include a first portion 613a and a second portion 613b. For example, the first portion 613a may be along a first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The second part 613b is formed in a direction parallel to the folded region A, and has a first length L1. The second part 613b can be connected to the first part 613a and is formed as a bend. The second part 613b can be formed along a direction parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded regions A) intersect in a direction that forms a second length L2. The first conductive portion may be all or part of the fourth side surface portion 614 and may be perpendicular to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded area A) extends.

[0170] According to an embodiment, the third slit 616c can be positioned along the axis of the first axis (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The folded area A) is formed at a predetermined distance from the first portion 613a of the third side surface portion 613 in a direction parallel to it, between the first side surface portion 611 and the third side surface portion 613. According to an embodiment, since the third slit 616c is formed at a position of a first length L1 (which is a distance D1 from the first portion 613a of the third side surface portion not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm (e.g., 46 mm)), it can provide support for a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The required radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 613) of the hinge structure 264 can reduce the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 613) and can reduce the impact of the user's hand holding the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 613) is degraded due to the influence of the user's body on the electronic device 101. Thus, the third slit 616c can enhance the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion). For example, when a human body approaches the end of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 613), the resonant frequency may change drastically, leading to degraded radiation performance. Therefore, repositioning the third slit 616c by the first length L1 can enhance the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion).

[0171] According to the embodiments, as described above... Figure 12 The first length L1 of the third side surface portion 613 may be along a first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The length of the folded area A) in a direction parallel to the first axis is between 0 mm and 50 mm (e.g., 46 mm), and the second length L2 of the third side surface portion 613 may be along the axis parallel to the first axis (e.g., Figure 5 The folded area A) has a length between 2.6 mm and 22.6 mm (e.g., 12.6 mm) in the direction of intersection.

[0172] For example, the sum of the first length L1 and the second length L2 can correspond to the electrical length at the low-frequency resonant frequency, and allowing the first length L1 to be greater than the second length L2 can... Figure 13 The flow of the grounding current is diverted from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, as described below. This minimizes the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513) and thus enhances the radiation performance of the radiating conductor (e.g., the third side surface portion 513).

[0173] Reference Figure 12 The third side surface portion 613 can be coupled to a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 Electrical connections are made to the printed circuit board 530. For example, the third side surface portion 613 may include a ground terminal 613c and a power supply terminal 613d.

[0174] Ground terminal 613c can be electrically connected to ground portion G provided on the printed circuit board, and ground terminal 613c can be provided in the third side surface portion 613 at a location between the fourth slit 616d and power supply terminal 613d to connect to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 (Processor 120 or communication module 190).

[0175] The grounding terminal 613c may include a grounding component, and the grounding terminal 613c may be electrically connected to the antenna ground.

[0176] The power supply terminal 613d can be connected to a power supply provided on a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 The power supply portion F on the printed circuit board 530 is electrically connected. For example, the power supply terminal 613d can be provided in the third side surface portion 613 to be able to be connected via the printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 The power supply section F of the printed circuit board 530, which is electrically connected to the ground terminal 613c, receives power.

[0177] According to an embodiment, independent of the third side surface portion 613, a power supply terminal 614a provided in the fourth side surface portion 614 can be connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 The power supply portion F of the printed circuit board 530 is electrically connected, and a portion of the conductive material portion of the fourth side surface portion 614 can be used as an additional radiating conductor to form another resonant frequency. For example, the power supply terminal 614a can be provided in the fourth side surface portion 614 to be able to be connected via the printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 7 The power supply section F of the printed circuit board 530, which is electrically connected to the fourth slit 616d, receives power.

[0178] For example, refer to Figure 13 and Figure 15 Described in foldable electronic devices (e.g., Figure 2 An electronic device 200) supports a display (e.g., Figure 4 Multiple housings (e.g., of the display 230) Figure 2 The first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220) and the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 In the hinge structure 264), when the first shell structure and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 When the conductive material portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 is used as a radiation conductor, it depends on the slit (e.g., Figure 5 The radiation characteristics and current flow variations at the locations of the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c.

[0179] Figure 13 This illustrates the formation of an electronic device (e.g., according to embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 2 The first housing structure and the second housing structure (e.g., in the electronic device 200) Figure 2 A view of current flow in the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220.

[0180] Figure 13This illustrates how the third slit 516c is positioned between the first side surface portion 511 and the third side surface portion 513, and the eighth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The eighth slit 526c) is located on the sixth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The sixth side surface portion 521) and the eighth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The current flow between the eighth side surface portion 523) and the radiating conductor is achieved in the case of the power supply portion and the ground portion being in contact with, as Figure 6 The same connection method is shown. It can be seen that when the third side surface portion 513 and the eighth side surface portion 523 are used as radiating conductors to perform wireless communication, the current flow in the electronic device 200 can be redirected from the short axis direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device to the long axis direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0181] Therefore, it can be determined that, due to... Figure 6 and Figure 9 In the structure where the current flow is directed in the direction of the long axis (e.g., the Y-axis), the electronic device 200 can be given better antenna performance.

[0182] Figure 14 This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure where, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the display (e.g., Figure 4 When the conductive layer (e.g., shielding sheet or display grounding layer) of the display 230 is used as an antenna grounding layer, it passes through the display (e.g., Figure 4 The view of the flow of radiated current to ground on the display (230).

[0183] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 In electronic devices (e.g., Figure 2 In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the display (e.g., Figure 4 The conductive layer of the display 230 is included as an antenna ground, and radiated current of a specific frequency band (e.g., 1 GHz) flows through the display (e.g., Figure 4 The conductive layer of the display (e.g., display 230). Figure 4 The grounding of the display (230) can have the largest electrical length in the antenna grounding and therefore can have the greatest impact on radiation. For example, in the display (e.g., Figure 4 If the ground plane of the display 230 is formed along a longer X-axis, and if the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 If the electronic device 200 is folded, the X-axis can be oriented as the main direction of the antenna's radiated current. In the folded electronic device (e.g., Figure 2In an electronic device (200), the flow of radiated current in the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 may be disturbed due to their mutual interference, leading to performance degradation. This can be addressed by forming a third slit 516c and an eighth slit 526c, as well as a third side surface portion 513 and an eighth side surface portion 523 (e.g., radiating conductors) in the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502. For example, allowing the first length L1 of the third side surface portion 513 and the third length L3 of the eighth side surface portion 523 to be greater than the second length L2 of the third side surface portion 513 and the fourth length L4 of the eighth side surface portion 523 enables the current induced in adjacent grounding to be induced along the Y-axis rather than the X-axis, thereby minimizing interference.

[0184] Figure 15 It is a graph showing the radiation pattern of an electronic device 200 in a low-frequency band (e.g., 800MHz band) in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] Reference Figure 15 "K1" indicates that the electronic device does not have a side slit (e.g., Figure 5 The third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c) but with a bottom slit (e.g., Figure 5 When the fourth slit 516d, fifth slit 516e, ninth slit 526d, and tenth slit 526e are used, in the low frequency band (e.g., 800MHz band), by directing the radiation to the radiating conductor (e.g., provided at the bottom of the electronic device) Figure 5 The radiation pattern of the antenna obtained by supplying power to the fourth side surface portion 514), and "K2" indicates that when the electronic device has a side slit (e.g., Figure 5 The third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c) and the third side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 When the third side surface portion 513 and the eighth side surface portion 523 are used as radiation conductors, in the low frequency band (e.g., 800MHz band), in the low frequency band (e.g., 800MHz band), the third side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion (e.g., 800MHz band) are used as radiation conductors. Figure 5 The radiation pattern of the antenna obtained by supplying power to the third side surface portion 513 and the eighth side surface portion 523.

[0186] For example, in supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 In the hinge structure 264), with the radiating conductor (e.g., provided at the bottom of the electronic device) Figure 5 Compared to the fourth side surface portion 514), after forming the side slit, the third side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5The radiating conductors of the third side surface portion 513 and the eighth side surface portion 523 can be used as antennas to generate radiation patterns in more directions.

[0187] As described above Figure 10 and Figure 11 The above refers to the situation in electronic devices (e.g., Figure 2 When the sides of the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 are viewed from the outside in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the third slit 516c and the eighth slit 526c can be aligned to be adjacent to each other, and when the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 When the bottom of the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 is viewed from the outside in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the fourth slit 516d, the fifth slit 516e, the ninth slit 526d and the tenth slit 526e can be aligned to be adjacent to each other.

[0188] like Figure 15 As shown, it can be determined that "K2" produces a more stable radiation pattern than "K1". For example, the radiation pattern of "K2" is a stable radiation pattern, close to a circle, while the radiation pattern of "K1" is an irregular radiation pattern that is far from circular. Therefore, when the electronic device is in a folded state, a third slit is formed in the side surfaces of the first side surface member 501 and the second side surface member 502 (e.g., Figure 5 The third slit 516c) and the eighth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The eighth slit 526c) allows for the support of a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) stabilizes the antenna performance, thereby improving the antenna performance and thus reducing the degradation of the radiation performance of the radiation conductor due to the influence of the user's body when the user makes a phone call with the electronic device 200 in his hand.

[0189] Figure 16A This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure where, in the case of a folded electronic device 200 in a user's hand (e.g., right hand), a first side surface (e.g., ...) of the electronic device 200 is formed on the first side surface of the electronic device 200. Figure 2 The slot in the first side surface 213a) (e.g., Figure 5 The first distance G1, the second distance G2, the third distance G3, and the fourth distance G4 of the third slit 516c, or the slot (e.g., the third side surface 213c) formed in the third side surface of the electronic device 200. Figure 5 A view of the first distance H1, the second distance H2, the third distance H3, and the fourth distance H4 of the fourth slit (516d).

[0190] Figure 16B This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure in which, when the folded electronic device 200 is in the user's hand (e.g., left hand), a first side surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 The slot in the first side surface 213a) (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth distance G4 of the third slit 516c, or the slot formed in the third side surface (e.g., third side surface 213c) of the electronic device. Figure 5 The view of the first distance H1 of the fourth slit (516d).

[0191] Figure 17 This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure that depends on a component formed on a first side surface of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The slit in the first side surface member 501 (e.g., Figure 5 A graph showing the changes in radiation characteristics at the first distance G1, the second distance G2, the third distance G3, and the fourth distance G4 of the third slit (516c).

[0192] Reference Figure 16A The slit 516c formed in the first side surface of the electronic device 200 can be formed at the positions of the first distance G1, the second distance G2, the third distance G3, and the fourth distance G4. For example, the first distance G1, the second distance G2, the third distance G3, and the fourth distance G4 can be 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm, and 40 mm, respectively. The slit 516d formed in the third side surface of the electronic device can be formed at the positions of the first distance H1, the second distance H2, the third distance H3, and the fourth distance H4. For example, the first distance H1, the second distance H2, the third distance H3, and the fourth distance H4 can be 18.5 mm, 28.5 mm, 38.5 mm, and 48.5 mm, respectively.

[0193] Reference Figure 16B The fourth distance G4 of the slit 516c formed in the first side surface of the electronic device 200 can be 40 mm. The first distance H1 of the slit 516d formed in the third side surface of the electronic device 200 can be 18.5 mm.

[0194] Reference Figure 17 It can be seen that, compared with the first distance G1, the second distance G2 and the third distance G3, the fourth distance G4 formed in the slit 516c in the first side surface of the electronic device 200 can ensure better radiation efficiency.

[0195] Figure 18 This illustrates the use of coaxial cables with electronic devices (e.g., according to embodiments of this disclosure) Figure 2 The first housing structure of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2A view of the construction of the first side surface member 1501 and the second side surface member 1502 electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 in the first housing structure 210.

[0196] Figure 19 This is a view showing the construction of a first side surface member 1501 and a second side surface member 1502 electrically connected to a switching unit 1300 in a first housing structure 210 of an electronic device 200 using a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] Reference Figure 18 and Figure 19 The first side surface member 1501 can be provided as Figure 2 The first housing structure 210 is a part of it, and the second side surface member 1502 can be provided as... Figure 2 The second shell structure 220 is a portion thereof. According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 1501 may include a first side surface portion 1511, a second side surface portion 1512, a third side surface portion 1513, a fourth side surface portion 1514, and / or a fifth side surface portion 1515. According to an embodiment, the first to fifth side surface portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515 may also be referred to as a “first to fifth side surface portion partial frame”. According to an embodiment, the first side surface portion 1511 may be arranged parallel to the folding axis A. The second side surface portion 1512 may be configured to be spaced apart from one end (e.g., the top) of the first side surface portion 1511 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folding region A. The third side surface portion 1513 may be configured to be spaced apart from the folding region (e.g., the top). Figure 2 The folded area A is spaced parallel to the opposite end (e.g., the bottom) of the first side surface portion 1511. The fourth side surface portion 1514 may be disposed adjacent to one end of the third side surface portion 1513 and may be spaced apart from the third side surface portion 1513 and may extend into the folded area A in a cross direction or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The fifth side surface portion 1515 may extend substantially parallel to the folded area A or the first side surface portion 1511. One end of the fifth side surface portion 1515 is spaced apart from one end of the second side surface portion 1512, and the other end of the fifth side surface portion 1515 is spaced apart from one end of the fourth side surface portion 1514. According to an embodiment, the fifth side surface portion 515 may be associated with a hinge structure or a hinge cover (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 is disposed adjacent to each other and can extend substantially parallel to the hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 along the folding area A.

[0198] According to an embodiment, the first side surface member 1501 may include first to fifth slits 1516a, 1516b, 1516c, 1516d, and 1516e that at least partially separate conductive material portions. The first to fifth slits 1516a, 1516b, 1516c, 1516d, and 1516e may be filled with an insulating material. The first slit 1516a may be formed between one end of the first side surface portion 1511 and the second side surface portion 1512, and the second slit 1516b may be formed between the second side surface portion 1512 and the fifth side surface portion 1515. The third slit 516c may be formed between the opposite end of the first side surface portion 1511 and the third side surface portion 1513. The fourth slit 1516d may be formed between the third side surface portion 1513 and the fourth side surface portion 1514, and the fifth slit 1516e may be formed between the fourth side surface portion 1514 and the fifth side surface portion 1515.

[0199] According to the embodiment, the first to fifth connection terminals 1005a, 1005b, 1005c, 1005d and 1005e can be formed at the respective first terminals of the plurality of first connection members 1005 to be electrically connected to the ground terminals (not shown) formed in the first to fifth side surface portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514 and 1515, and the first to fifth switching connection terminals 1005a-1, 1005b-1, 1005c-1, 1005d-1 and 1005e-1 can be formed at the respective second terminals of the plurality of first connection members 1005 to be electrically connected to the switching terminals formed in the switching unit 1300.

[0200] According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 1502 may include a sixth side surface portion 1521, a seventh side surface portion 1522, an eighth side surface portion 1523, a ninth side surface portion 1524, and / or a tenth side surface portion 1525. According to an embodiment, the sixth to tenth side surface portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, and 1525 may also be referred to as a "sixth to tenth side surface portion frame". According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the sixth side surface portion 1521 may be arranged parallel to the folded region A. The seventh side surface portion 1522 may be configured to be spaced apart from one end (e.g., the top) of the sixth side surface portion 1521 in a direction intersecting or substantially perpendicular to the folded region A. The eighth side surface portion 1523 may be configured to be spaced apart from the opposite end (e.g., the bottom) of the sixth side surface portion 1521 in a direction parallel to the folded region A. The ninth side surface portion 1524 may be disposed adjacent to one end of the eighth side surface portion 1523 and may be spaced apart from the eighth side surface portion 1523, and may extend into the folding region A in a cross direction or in a substantially perpendicular direction. The tenth side surface portion 1525 may extend substantially parallel to the folding region A. One end of the tenth side surface portion 1525 is spaced apart from one end of the seventh side surface portion 1522, and the other end of the tenth side surface portion 1525 is spaced apart from one end of the ninth side surface portion 1524. According to an embodiment, the tenth side surface portion 1525 may be associated with a hinge structure or hinge cover (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 or hinge cover 265 is arranged adjacent to each other and can extend substantially parallel to the hinge structure or hinge cover along the folding area A.

[0201] According to an embodiment, the second side surface member 1502 may include sixth to tenth slits 1526a, 1526b, 1526c, 1526d and 1526e that at least partially separate the conductive material portions, and the sixth to tenth slits 1526a, 1526b, 1526c, 1526d and 1526e may be filled with insulating material.

[0202] According to an embodiment, a sixth slit 1526a may be formed between one end of a sixth side surface portion 1521 and a seventh side surface portion 1522, and a seventh slit 1526b may be formed between a seventh side surface portion 1522 and a tenth side surface portion 1525. An eighth slit 1526c may be formed between the opposite end of a sixth side surface portion 1521 and an eighth side surface portion 1523. A ninth slit 1526d may be formed between an eighth side surface portion 1523 and a ninth side surface portion 1524, and a tenth slit 1526e may be formed between a ninth side surface portion 1524 and a tenth side surface portion 1525.

[0203] According to the embodiment, the sixth to tenth connection terminals 1006a, 1006b, 1006c, 1006d and 1006e can be formed at the respective first terminals of the plurality of second connection members 1006 to be electrically connected to the ground terminals (not shown) formed in the sixth to tenth side surface portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524 and 1525, and the sixth to tenth switching connection terminals 1006a-1, 1006b-1, 1006c-1, 1006d-1 and 1006e-1 can be formed at the respective second terminals of the plurality of second connection members 1006 to be electrically connected to the switching terminals formed in the switching unit 1300.

[0204] Figure 18 and Figure 19 An example of an electronic device (e.g., according to an embodiment) is shown. Figure 2 In an electronic device 200 (e.g., in a device supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The construction of antenna device 1500 in hinge structure 264).

[0205] Reference Figure 18 and Figure 19 The antenna device 1500 may include a first side surface member 1501 and a second side surface member 1502. For example, the first side surface member 1501 may include at least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor 1002, and the second side surface member 1502 may include at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004. For example, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 may be formed by a third side surface portion 1513 and a fourth side surface portion 1514, and at least one second radiating conductor 1002 may be formed by a first side surface portion 1511, a second side surface portion 1512, and a fifth side surface portion 1515. For example, at least one third radiating conductor 1003 may be formed by an eighth side surface portion 1523 and a ninth side surface portion 1524, and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 may be formed by a sixth side surface portion 1521, a seventh side surface portion 1522, and a tenth side surface portion 1525.

[0206] According to an embodiment, a plurality of first connecting members 1005 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first housing structure 210 to electrically connect at least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor 1002 to the switching unit 1300. A plurality of second connecting members 1006 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 and at least a portion of the hinge structure 264 to electrically connect at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 to the switching unit 1300. For example, the switching unit 1300 may be disposed in the first housing structure 210. As another example, the switching unit 1300 may be disposed in the communication module 1200 described below. For example, the switching unit 1300 may be disposed inside or outside the communication module 1200. In this state, the plurality of second connecting members 1006 can electrically connect at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 to the switching unit 1300, disposed in the second housing structure 220. In this configuration, multiple second connecting members 1006 can be electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 via the hinge structure 264.

[0207] At least a portion of at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 may be used as an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The antenna radiator (e.g., a radiating conductor) of an electronic device 200. For example, in supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 In the hinge structure 264), the processor 1400 or communication module 1200 of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 or communication module 190 can use at least a portion of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 to transmit / receive radio signals. The communication module 1200 can be used in electronic device 200 and external electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 Wireless communication is performed between external electronic devices 102 or 104.

[0208] At least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one third radiating conductor 1003 may be formed by a main antenna, and at least one second radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 may be formed by a sub-antenna.

[0209] For example, the main antenna may include at least one of an LTE communication antenna or a 3G, 4G, and 5G communication antenna. Sub-antennas may include at least one of a Wi-Fi antenna for wireless LAN communication, a Bluetooth antenna or a honeycomb antenna for short-range wireless communication, a wireless charging antenna for wirelessly charging a battery, a broadcast communication antenna, and a Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna.

[0210] According to embodiments, the plurality of first connecting members 1005 and the plurality of second connecting members 1006 may include at least one of coaxial cable, flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), microstrip line, or strip. While the plurality of first connecting members 1005 and the plurality of second connecting members 1006 may include coaxial cable, FPCB, microstrip line, or strip as an example, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, any other various components that can electrically connect at least one first to fourth radiating conductor 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 to switching unit 1300 may be used as the plurality of first connecting members 1005 and the plurality of second connecting members 1006.

[0211] According to the embodiments, as described above... Figure 18 As described above, since the plurality of first connecting members 1005 and the plurality of second connecting members 1006 are formed by coaxial cables, it is possible to support a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The antenna's radiation characteristics are enhanced in the hinge structure 264. This can enhance the function of at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004 as radiators.

[0212] According to an embodiment, since the plurality of first connecting members 2005 and the plurality of second connecting members 2006 are combined as described above... Figure 19 The FPCB forming structure can prevent the multiple first connecting members 2005 and multiple second connecting members 2006 from being affected by the first housing structure and the second housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220) may be damaged by repeated folding or unfolding. For example, at least a portion of the plurality of second connecting members 2006 formed by the FPCB may be disposed in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264, and in this state, the plurality of second connecting members 1006 may be prevented from being damaged by repeated folding or unfolding of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. Figure 2 The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be damaged in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264 when repeatedly folded or unfolded. Therefore, the electrical connection between at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 and the switching unit 1300 can be enhanced.

[0213] Figure 20 This illustrates the use of coaxial cables and flexible printed circuit boards with electronic devices (e.g., according to embodiments of this disclosure) according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 A view of the construction of a first side surface member 1501 and a second side surface member 1502 electrically connected to a switching unit 1300 in the first housing structure of an electronic device 200.

[0214] Electronic device 200 is at least partially compatible with the aforementioned electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The electronic device 200 is the same as or similar to the electronic device 200. Therefore, at least one of the components of the electronic device 200 may be the same as or similar to the electronic device 200. Figure 2 At least one of the components of the electronic device 200 is the same or similar, and will not be described again below.

[0215] Reference Figure 20 The first shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first housing structure 210 may be provided with a plurality of third connecting members 1007, which electrically connect at least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor 1002 to the switching unit 1300, and the second housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second housing structure 220 may be provided with a plurality of fourth connecting members 1008, which electrically connect at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 to the switching unit 1300. A plurality of fifth connecting members 1009 electrically connecting the plurality of fourth connecting members 1008 and the switching unit 1300 may be provided in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 and at least a portion of the hinge structure 264. For example, a plurality of third connecting members 1007 may be provided in the first housing structure 210, in which case a plurality of fourth connecting members 1008 may be provided in the second housing structure 220, and a plurality of fifth connecting members 1009 may be provided in at least a portion of the hinge structure 264.

[0216] According to the embodiment, the first to fifth connection terminals 1007a, 1007b, 1007c, 1007d and 1007e may be formed at the respective first terminals of the plurality of third connection members 1007 to be electrically connected to the ground terminals (not shown) formed in the first to fifth side surface portions 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514 and 1515, and the first to fifth switching connection terminals 1007a-1, 1007b-1, 1007c-1, 1007d-1 and 1007e-1 may be formed at the respective second terminals of the plurality of third connection members 1007 to be electrically connected to the switching terminals formed in the switching unit 1300.

[0217] The sixth to tenth connection terminals 1008a, 1008b, 1008c, 1008d and 1008e may be formed at the respective first terminals of the plurality of fourth connection members 1008 to be electrically connected to the ground terminals formed in the sixth to tenth side surface portions 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524 and 1525, and the eleventh to fifteenth connection terminals 1008a-1, 1008b-1, 1008c-1, 1008d-1 and 1008e-1 may be formed at the respective second terminals of the plurality of fourth connection members 1008 to be electrically connected to the sixteenth to twentieth connection terminals 1009a, 1009b, 1009c, 1009d and 1009e described below.

[0218] The sixteenth to twentieth connection terminals 1009a, 1009b, 1009c, 1009d, and 1009e can be formed at the respective first terminals of the plurality of fifth connection members 1009 that are to be electrically connected to the eleventh to fifteenth connection terminals 1008a-1, 1008b-1, 1008c-1, 1008d-1, and 1008e-1 of the plurality of fourth connection members 1008, and the twenty-first to twenty-fifth switching connection terminals 1009a-1, 1009b-1, 1009c-1, 1009d-1, and 1009e-1 can be formed at the respective second terminals of the plurality of fifth connection members 1009 that are to be electrically connected to the switching terminals formed in the switching unit 1300.

[0219] According to an embodiment, a plurality of third connecting members 1007 and a plurality of fourth connecting members 1008 may be formed from coaxial cables, and a plurality of fifth connecting members may be formed from flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs).

[0220] For example, placing a plurality of third connecting members 1007 and a plurality of fourth connecting members 1008 formed of coaxial cables in the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can enhance the electrical connection between at least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor 1002 and the switching unit 1300, and enhance the radiation characteristics of the antenna.

[0221] Multiple fifth connecting members 1009 formed by the FPCB can be disposed in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264, thus preventing damage to the multiple fifth connecting members 1009 despite repeated folding or unfolding of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. By preventing damage to the multiple fifth connecting members 1009 formed by the FPCB, the electrical connection between at least one third radiating conductor 1003 and at least one fourth radiating conductor 1004 and the switching unit 1300 can be enhanced.

[0222] Thus, a plurality of third connecting members 1007 and a plurality of fourth connecting members 1008 formed by coaxial cables are disposed in the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, and a plurality of fifth connecting members 1009 formed by the FPCB are disposed in the folding portion of the hinge structure 264, supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 can enhance the electrical connection between at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 and the switching unit 1300, and thus enhance the function of at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 as an antenna, while ensuring stable antenna performance. Furthermore, a plurality of fifth connecting members 1009 formed by the FPCB can be disposed in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264, and in this state, damage to the fifth connecting members 1009 in the folded portion of the hinge structure 264 can be prevented when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are repeatedly folded or unfolded. Therefore, the plurality of fifth connection members 1009 formed by the FPCB can enhance the electrical connection between the switching unit 1300 and at least one first to fourth radiating conductor 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004 and maintain a stable electrical connection between the switching unit 1300 and at least one first to fourth radiating conductor 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004.

[0223] Figure 21 This illustrates an electronic device (e.g., according to embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 2 The second housing structure (e.g., in the components of the electronic device 200) Figure 2 A view of the second housing structure 220 in a handheld state.

[0224] Figure 22 This illustrates an electronic device (e.g., according to embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 2 The first housing structure (e.g., in the components of the electronic device 200) Figure 2 A view of the first housing structure 210 in a handheld state.

[0225] Figure 23 This illustrates a first housing structure and a second housing structure (e.g.,) among the components of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 A view of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 in a handheld state.

[0226] Reference Figures 21 to 23 The electronic device 200 may include a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264). The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can be around the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) rotates, supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 230) has multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) operates in either an unfolded or folded state.

[0227] At least one of the components of the electronic device 200 can be with Figures 18 to 20 At least one of the components of the antenna element 1500 is the same or similar, and will not be described again below.

[0228] In addition, as mentioned above Figures 18 to 20 The electronic device 200 may include at least one first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004, a sensor unit 1100, a communication module 1200, a switching unit 1300, a processor 1400 and a memory 1401.

[0229] Sensor unit 1100 can detect the operating state of electronic device 200 and convert the detected information into an electrical signal. For example, sensor unit 1100 may include at least one of a grip sensor and a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor can detect whether the electronic device 200 is near, for example, on the display of electronic device 200 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 External objects (e.g., the user's finger or stylus) that are close to the display (230).

[0230] A grip sensor can detect the grasping or holding of electronic device 200 in an external object (e.g., a user's hand). The grip sensor can be disposed in at least one of the left / right side surface, top / bottom surface, or rear surface of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 of electronic device 200. The grip sensor can transmit the acquired sensor information to processor 1400.

[0231] According to an embodiment, if a user touches the electronic device 200 with their body, the grip sensor can detect a change in capacitance of the electronic device 200, thereby sensing the user's body touch. Therefore, the grip sensor, as an independent sensor for detecting the user's body touch, can be installed in the electronic device 200, or the grip sensor, as a non-independent sensor, can be implemented to detect changes in capacitance of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 (e.g., a metal housing) of the electronic device 200.

[0232] According to an embodiment, this grip sensor is described as an example.

[0233] For example, in supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 In the multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and the hinge structure 264 of the display 230, the communication module 1200 can be electrically connected to at least one first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004 to transmit / receive radio signals.

[0234] The switching unit 1300 can electrically connect the communication module 1200 to at least one of the first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004.

[0235] The processor 1400 can detect hand gripping on the first housing structure 210 and / or the second housing structure 220 via the sensor unit 1100 in the unfolded or folded state of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, and control the switching unit 1300 to switch from at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or the second radiating conductor 1002 to at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or the fourth radiating conductor 1004, or from at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or the fourth radiating conductor 1004 to at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or the second radiating conductor 1002.

[0236] The memory 1401 may store a switching control program for controlling the switching unit 1300. For example, the switching control program may store data for controlling the switching unit 1300 to switch at least one first to fourth radiating conductors 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004. For example, the switching control program may store data for adjustment to switch from at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 to at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or a fourth radiating conductor 1004, or from at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or a fourth radiating conductor 1004 to at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002, depending on the grip on the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220.

[0237] When the first housing structure 210 is held in its unfolded state with the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 in place, the processor 1400 can detect the hand grip via the sensor unit 1100 and control the switching unit 1300 to switch from at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210 to at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 of the second housing structure 220. In this case, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210 may experience a decrease in radiation performance due to the user's hand grip. However, since at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 of the second housing structure 220 is not held by the user's hand, the decrease in radiation performance of at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 due to the influence of the human body can be prevented. Therefore, the electronic device 200 can select at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 via the switching unit 1300 and use it as an antenna.

[0238] According to an embodiment, when the second housing structure 220 is in the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 When the second housing structure 220 is held in its unfolded state, the processor 1400 can detect the hand grip via the sensor unit 1100 and control the switching unit 1300 to switch from at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 of the second housing structure 220 to at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210, as described above. Figures 18 to 20 and Figure 22 As described above, at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or fourth radiating conductor 1004 of the second housing structure 220 may also experience a decrease in radiation performance due to the user's grip. However, since at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210 is not held by the user, a decrease in radiation performance due to the influence of the human body can be prevented. Therefore, the electronic device 200 can select at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 and use it as an antenna through the switching unit 1300, thereby ensuring stable operation of the antenna.

[0239] According to an embodiment, when both the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are in the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2When the second housing structure 220 is held in its unfolded state, the processor 1400 can detect the hand grip via the sensor unit 1100 and control the switching unit 1300 to switch to at least one of the first radiating conductors 1001 or the second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210, as described above. Figures 18 to 20 and Figure 23 For example, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 may be electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 via a plurality of first connecting members 1005, and at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or a fourth radiating conductor 1004 may be electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 via a plurality of second connecting members 1006. The length F1 or F2 of the plurality of first connecting members 1005 may be less than the length F3 or F4 of the plurality of second connecting members 1006.

[0240] For example, since the lengths F1 or F2 of the plurality of first connecting members 1005 are less than the lengths F3 or F4 of the plurality of second connecting members 1006, when supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 In the multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and the hinge structure 264 of the display 230, the multiple first connecting members 1005 can result in less antenna radiation loss than the multiple second connecting members 1006. Therefore, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 can exhibit more stable radiation performance than at least one third or fourth radiating conductor. Therefore, the processor 1400 can control the switching unit 1300 to select at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210. Therefore, when both the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are held by hand, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 can be used as an antenna. Therefore, the electronic device 200 can use at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 as an antenna to ensure stable antenna performance.

[0241] According to an embodiment, when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are in the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 When the second housing structure 220 is held in its unfolded state, the processor 1400 can detect the hand grip via the sensor unit 1100 and control the switching unit 1300 to switch to at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure, as described above. Figure 16B and Figures 18 to 20For example, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 may be electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 via a plurality of first connecting members 1005, and at least one third radiating conductor 1003 or a fourth radiating conductor 1004 may be electrically connected to the switching unit 1300 via a plurality of second connecting members 1006. Since the lengths F1 or F2 of the plurality of first connecting members 1005 are less than the lengths F3 or F4 of the plurality of second connecting members 1006, the plurality of first connecting members 1005 can result in less antenna radiation loss than the plurality of second connecting members 1006. Therefore, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 can exhibit more stable radiation performance than at least one third or fourth radiating conductor. Therefore, the processor 1400 can control the switching unit 1300 to select at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 of the first housing structure 210. Therefore, at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 can be used as an antenna, wherein the folded first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are held by hand.

[0242] Thus, although supporting a display (e.g., Figure 4 In the multiple housing structures 210 and 220 and the hinge structure 264 of the display 230, in the unfolded state of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, both the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are held by hand, but the electronic device 200 can use at least one first radiating conductor 1001 or a second radiating conductor 1002 as an antenna to ensure stable antenna performance.

[0243] According to an embodiment, it has an antenna device (e.g., Figure 6 Electronic devices (e.g., antenna devices 500) Figure 2 The electronic device 200 includes: a first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210 includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side surface member (e.g., surrounding at least partially the space between the first and second surfaces). Figure 5 First side surface member 501), first shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first housing structure 210 is at least partially formed of a conductive material; the second housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second shell structure 220 includes a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side surface member (e.g., surrounding at least partially the space between the third and fourth surfaces). Figure 5 The second side surface member 502), the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second shell structure 220 is at least partially formed of a conductive material; the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264) is rotatably connected to the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second housing structure 220) provides a folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 A), the first shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210) and the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second housing structure 220) rotates about the folding axis; and at least one printed circuit board is disposed between the first and second surfaces or between the third and fourth surfaces, wherein the first side surface member (e.g., Figure 5 First side surface member 501) and second side surface member (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface member 502 includes: a first side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 The first side surface portion 511); the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface portion 512), in relation to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 A) The direction of intersection from the first side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 One end of the first side surface portion 511 extends; the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The third side surface portion 513), and the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 A) Parallel from the first side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The first side surface portion 511) extends to the other end; the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth side surface portion 514), and the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The third side surface portion 513) is connected and is connected to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 A) The direction of intersection from the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The third side surface portion 513) extends; the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fifth side surface portion 515), connecting to the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface portion 512) and the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth side surface portion 514) and the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 A) extends parallel to the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fifth side surface portion 515) and the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The hinge structure 264) is arranged adjacent to each other; the first slit (e.g., Figure 5 The first slit 516a), formed on the first side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 One end of the first side surface portion 511) and the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 Between the second side surface portion 512); the second slit (e.g., Figure 5 The second slit 516b), formed on the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface portion 512) and the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 Between the fifth side surface portion 515); the third slit (e.g., Figure 5 The third slit 516c), formed on the first side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The other end of the first side surface portion 511) and the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 Between the third side surface portion 513); the fourth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth slit 516d), formed on the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The third side surface portion 513) and the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 Between the fourth side surface portion 514; and the fifth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The fifth slit 516e), formed on the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth side surface portion 514) and the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 Between the fifth side surface portion 515, and the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface portion 512), the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The third side surface portion 513) and the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 At least a portion of at least one of the fourth side surface portions 514 is formed of a radiating conductor and is electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

[0244] According to an embodiment, the third side surface portion may include a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being formed with a first length along a direction parallel to the folding axis, and the second portion being connected to the first portion and formed with a second length along a direction intersecting the folding axis.

[0245] According to an embodiment, the first part may be longer than the second part.

[0246] According to an embodiment, the third slit may be formed in a direction parallel to the folding axis at a distance of not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm from the second portion of the third side surface portion.

[0247] According to an embodiment, the first length can be in the range of 30mm to 50mm, and the second length can be in the range of 8.6mm to 28.6mm.

[0248] According to an embodiment, the third side surface portion may include a ground terminal, a power terminal, and a switching terminal, wherein the ground terminal may be electrically connected in the third side surface portion to a ground portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the fourth slit, the power terminal may be electrically connected in the third side surface portion to a power portion included in the printed circuit board between the ground terminal and the switching terminal, and the switching terminal may be electrically connected in the third side surface portion to a switching portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the power terminal.

[0249] According to an embodiment, the fourth side surface portion may include a power terminal, wherein the power terminal may be provided in the fourth side surface portion to be electrically connected to a power portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the fourth slit.

[0250] According to an embodiment, the first slit, the second slit, the third slit, the fourth slit, and the fifth slit may be filled with insulating material.

[0251] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure and the second housing structure can be rotated about a hinge structure to fold, thereby allowing the first surface to face the third surface or allowing the first surface to be positioned side by side. In the folded position where the first surface faces the third surface, the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the first side surface member of the first housing structure are adjacent to the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the second side surface member of the second housing structure. In the position where the first surface and the third surface can be arranged side by side, the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the first side surface member of the first housing structure can be symmetrical with respect to the folding axis and the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the second side surface member of the second housing structure.

[0252] According to an embodiment, it has an antenna device (e.g., Figure 2 Electronic devices (e.g., antenna devices 500) Figure 2The electronic device 200 includes: a first housing structure including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first side surface member at least partially surrounding the space between the first and second surfaces, the first housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a second housing structure including a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a second side surface member at least partially surrounding the space between the third and fourth surfaces, the second housing structure being at least partially formed of a conductive material; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing structure and the second housing structure and providing a folding axis about which the first housing structure and the second housing structure rotate; and at least one printed circuit board disposed between the first and second surfaces or between the third and fourth surfaces, wherein the first side surface member (e.g., Figure 5 The first side surface member 501 may include: a first side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 The first side surface portion 511); the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface portion 512 extends from one end of the first side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the third side surface portion extends from the other end of the first side surface portion parallel to the folding axis; the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth side surface portion 514), connected to the third side surface portion and extending from the third side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The fifth side surface portion 515), connecting the second side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, is disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; the first slit (e.g., Figure 5 The first slit 516a), formed between one end of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion; the second slit (e.g., Figure 5 The second slit 516b), formed between the second side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion; the third slit (e.g., Figure 5 The third slit 516c is formed between the other end of the first side surface portion and the third side surface portion; the fourth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The fourth slit 516d is formed between the third side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion; and the fifth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The fifth slit 516e is formed between the fourth side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion, and the second side surface member (e.g., Figure 5 The second side surface member 502 may include: a sixth side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 The sixth side surface portion 521); the seventh side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The seventh side surface portion 522), extending from one end of the sixth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the eighth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The eighth side surface portion 523), extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the sixth side surface portion; the ninth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The ninth side surface portion 524), connected to the eighth side surface portion and extending from the eighth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the tenth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 5 The tenth side surface portion 525), connecting the seventh side surface portion and the ninth side surface portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, the tenth side surface portion being disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; the sixth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The sixth slit 526a), is formed between one end of the sixth side surface portion and the seventh side surface portion; the seventh slit (e.g., Figure 5 The seventh slit 526b is formed between the seventh side surface portion and the tenth side surface portion; the eighth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The eighth slit 526c is formed between the other end of the sixth side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion; the ninth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The ninth slit 526d), formed between the eighth side surface portion and the ninth side surface portion; and the tenth slit (e.g., Figure 5 The tenth slit 526e is formed between the ninth side surface portion and the tenth side surface portion, and at least a portion of at least one of the second side surface portion, the third side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion can be formed by a radiating conductor and can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and at least a portion of at least one of the seventh side surface portion, the eighth side surface portion and the ninth side surface portion can be formed by a radiating conductor and can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

[0253] According to an embodiment, the third side surface portion may include a first portion formed along a direction parallel to the folding axis with a predetermined first length L1 and a second portion connected to the first portion and formed along a direction intersecting the folding axis with a predetermined second length L2, and the eighth side surface portion may include a third portion formed along a direction parallel to the folding axis with a predetermined third length L3 and a fourth portion connected to the third portion and formed along a direction intersecting the folding axis with a predetermined fourth length L4.

[0254] According to an embodiment, the first part may be longer than the second part, and the third part may be longer than the fourth part.

[0255] According to the embodiment, the third slit can be formed in a direction parallel to the folding axis within a distance D1 of not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm from the second portion of the third side surface portion, and the eighth slit can be formed in a direction parallel to the folding axis within a distance D2 of not less than 30 mm and not more than 50 mm from the fourth portion of the eighth side surface portion.

[0256] According to the embodiment, the predetermined first length L1 and the predetermined third length L3 can be in the range of 30mm to 50mm, and the predetermined second length L2 and the predetermined fourth length L4 can be in the range of 8.6mm to 28.6mm.

[0257] According to an embodiment, the eighth side surface portion may include a ground terminal, a power terminal, and a switching terminal, wherein the ground terminal may be provided in the eighth side surface portion to be electrically connected to a ground portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the ninth slit, the power terminal may be provided in the eighth side surface portion to be electrically connected to a power portion included in the printed circuit board between the ground terminal and the switching terminal, and the switching terminal may be provided in the eighth side surface portion to be electrically connected to a switching portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the power terminal.

[0258] According to an embodiment, the ninth side surface portion may include a power terminal, wherein the power terminal can be electrically connected in the ninth side surface portion to a power portion included in the printed circuit board at a location adjacent to the ninth slit.

[0259] According to an embodiment, the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, fifth slit, sixth slit, seventh slit, eighth slit, ninth slit, and tenth slit may be filled with insulating material.

[0260] According to an embodiment, the first housing structure and the second housing structure can rotate about the hinge structure to fold, thereby allowing the first surface to face the third surface or allowing the first surface to be positioned side by side. In the folded position where the first surface faces the third surface, the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the first side surface member of the first housing structure are adjacent to the sixth slit, seventh slit, eighth slit, ninth slit, and tenth slit of the second side surface member of the second housing structure. In the position where the first surface and the third surface can be arranged side by side, the first slit, second slit, third slit, fourth slit, and fifth slit of the first side surface member of the first housing structure can be symmetrical with respect to the folding axis and the sixth slit, seventh slit, eighth slit, ninth slit, and tenth slit of the second side surface member of the second housing structure.

[0261] According to an embodiment, it has an antenna device (e.g., Figure 18 Electronic devices (e.g., antenna devices 1500) Figure 2The electronic device 200 includes: a first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first shell structure 210 includes a first side surface member; the second shell structure (e.g., Figure 2 The second housing structure 220 includes a second side surface member; and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264 rotatably connects the first housing structure and the second housing structure and provides a folding axis about which the first housing structure and the second housing structure rotate (e.g., Figure 5 The folding axis A), wherein the first side surface member (e.g., Figure 18 The first side surface member 1501 may include at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor, and the second side surface member (e.g., Figure 18 The second side surface member 1502 may include at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor, wherein a plurality of first connecting members (e.g., Figure 18 Multiple first connecting members 1005 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first housing structure to accommodate at least one first radiating conductor (e.g., Figure 18 At least one first radiating conductor 1001 and at least one second radiating conductor (e.g., Figure 18 The second radiating conductor 1002) and the switching unit (e.g.,) disposed in the first housing structure Figure 18 The switching unit 1300 is electrically connected, and multiple second connecting members (e.g., Figure 18 Multiple second connecting members 1006 may be disposed in at least portions of the first and second housing structures and at least portions of the hinge structure to accommodate at least one third radiating conductor (e.g., Figure 18 The third radiating conductor 1003) and at least one fourth radiating conductor (e.g., Figure 18 The fourth radiating conductor 1004) and the switching unit (e.g., Figure 18 The switching unit 1300 is electrically connected.

[0262] According to an embodiment, the first side surface member (e.g., Figure 18 The first side surface member 1501 may include: a first side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 18 The first side surface portion 1511); the second side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The second side surface portion 1512), extending from one end of the first side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the third side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The third side surface portion 1513), extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the first side surface portion; the fourth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18The fourth side surface portion 1514), connected to the third side surface portion and extending from the third side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; and the fifth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The fifth side surface portion 1515), connecting the second side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, is disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; the first slit (e.g., Figure 18 The first slit 1516a), formed between one end of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion; the second slit (e.g., Figure 18 The second slit 1516b), formed between the second side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion; the third slit (e.g., Figure 18 The third slit 1516c is formed between the other end of the first side surface portion and the third side surface portion; the fourth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The fourth slit 1516d is formed between the third side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion; and the fifth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The fifth slit 1516e is formed between the fourth side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion, wherein the third side surface portion and the fourth side surface portion may be formed by at least one first radiation conductor, and the first side surface portion, the second side surface portion and the fifth side surface portion may be formed by at least one second radiation conductor.

[0263] According to an embodiment, the second side surface member (e.g., Figure 18 The second side surface member 1502 may include: a sixth side surface portion disposed parallel to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 18 The sixth side surface portion 1521); the seventh side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The seventh side surface portion 1522), extending from one end of the sixth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; the eighth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The eighth side surface portion 1523), extending parallel to the folding axis from the other end of the sixth side surface portion; the ninth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The ninth side surface portion 1524), connected to the eighth side surface portion and extending from the eighth side surface portion in a direction intersecting the folding axis; and the tenth side surface portion (e.g., Figure 18 The tenth side surface portion 1525), connecting the seventh side surface portion and the ninth side surface portion and extending parallel to the folding axis, is disposed adjacent to the hinge structure; the sixth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The sixth slit 1526a), is formed between one end of the sixth side surface portion and the seventh side surface portion; the seventh slit (e.g., Figure 18The seventh slit 1526b is formed between the seventh side surface portion and the tenth side surface portion; the eighth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The eighth slit 1526c), formed between the other end of the sixth side surface portion and the eighth side surface portion; the ninth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The ninth slit 1526d), formed between the eighth and ninth side surface portions; and the tenth slit (e.g., Figure 18 The tenth slit (1526e) is formed between the ninth side surface portion and the tenth side surface portion, and wherein the eighth side surface portion and the ninth side surface portion may be formed by at least one third radiation conductor, and the sixth side surface portion, the seventh side surface portion and the tenth side surface portion may be formed by at least one fourth radiation conductor.

[0264] According to an embodiment, at least one first radiating conductor and at least one third radiating conductor may be formed by a main antenna, and at least one second radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor may be formed by a sub-antenna.

[0265] According to an embodiment, the plurality of first connecting members and the plurality of second connecting members include at least one of a coaxial cable, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a microstrip line, or a stripline.

[0266] According to an embodiment, the plurality of first connecting members may be shorter than the plurality of second connecting members (e.g., as shown in the example). Figure 18 As shown, the lengths F1 and F2 of the plurality of first connecting members can be shorter than the lengths F3 and F4 of the plurality of second connecting members.

[0267] According to an embodiment, a plurality of third connecting members (e.g., Figure 20 The third connecting member 1007 can be disposed in the first housing structure to electrically connect at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor to the switching unit, and a plurality of fourth connecting members (e.g., Figure 20 The fourth connecting member 1008 may be disposed in the second housing structure to electrically connect at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor to the switching unit, and a plurality of fifth connecting members (e.g., Figure 20 The fifth connecting member 1009 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first and second housing structures and at least a portion of the hinge structure to electrically connect a plurality of fourth connecting members to the switching unit.

[0268] According to an embodiment, a plurality of third connecting members and a plurality of fourth connecting members may be formed from coaxial cables, and a plurality of fifth connecting members may be formed from flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs).

[0269] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include: a sensor unit electrically connected to at least one first to fourth radiating conductor (e.g., Figure 18 The sensor unit 1100); the communication module (e.g., Figure 18 The communication module 1200 is electrically connected to at least one first to fourth radiating conductor and configured to transmit / receive wireless signals; the switching unit (e.g., Figure 18 The switching unit 1300 electrically connects the communication module to at least one first to fourth radiating conductors; and the processor is configured to detect hand gripping on the first and / or second housing structures in an unfolded or folded state via a sensor unit, and control the switching unit to switch from at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor to at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor, or from at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor to at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor.

[0270] According to an embodiment, the processor can be configured to detect a hand gripping the first housing structure in the unfolded state via a sensor unit, and control a switching unit to switch from at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor to at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor.

[0271] According to an embodiment, the processor can be configured to detect a hand gripping the second housing structure in the unfolded state via a sensor unit, and control a switching unit to switch from at least one third radiating conductor and at least one fourth radiating conductor to at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor.

[0272] According to an embodiment, the processor can be configured to detect hand gripping on both the first housing structure and the second housing structure in the unfolded state via a sensor unit, and control a switching unit to switch at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor.

[0273] According to an embodiment, the processor can be configured to detect hand gripping on both the first housing structure and the second housing structure in a folded state via a sensor unit, and control a switching unit to switch at least one first radiating conductor and at least one second radiating conductor.

[0274] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable communication device, comprising: The housing includes a first housing structure and a second housing structure; A flexible display includes a first display portion housed in a first housing structure and a second display portion housed in a second housing structure, wherein the flexible display can be folded about a folding axis when the housing is folded. A hinge structure is housed within the housing and connected to the first housing structure and the second housing structure; as well as A wireless communication circuit is housed in the housing and electrically connected to the housing; The first and second housing structures at least partially comprise conductive and non-conductive materials, and the conductive and non-conductive materials of the first and second housing structures have substantially the same structure. The first shell structure includes: The first side surface portion is positioned opposite the hinge structure and parallel to the folding axis. The second side surface portion is configured to be spaced apart from the first end of the first side surface portion toward the folding axis. The third side surface portion is configured to be spaced apart from the second end of the first side surface portion. The third side surface portion includes a first portion formed with a first length along a direction parallel to the folding axis and a second portion formed with a second length along a direction intersecting the folding axis. The fourth side surface portion is configured to be spaced apart from the second portion of the third side surface portion from the folding axis. A first slit is formed between the first end of the first side surface portion and the first end of the second side surface portion. A third slit is formed between the second end of the first side surface portion and the first portion of the third side surface portion. A fourth slit is formed between the second portion of the third side surface portion and the first end of the fourth side surface portion, and wherein the first slit, the third slit, and the fourth slit are filled with a non-conductive material. Wherein, the first length is longer than the second length. The third slit is positioned closer to the second portion of the third side surface compared to the second side surface portion. At least a portion of the third side surface portion disposed between the third slit and the fourth slit is configured to operate as a first antenna supporting the first frequency band. The second housing structure includes a portion comprising a third part and a fourth part, wherein the third part is formed along a direction parallel to the folding axis and has a third length that is substantially the same as the first length, and the fourth part is formed along a direction intersecting the folding axis and has a fourth length that is substantially the same as the second length.

2. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein, The first length is shorter than the third length between the second side surface portion and the third slit.

3. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein, At least a portion of the fourth side surface portion disposed between the fourth and fifth slits is configured to operate as a second antenna supporting a second frequency band that is at least partially different from the first frequency band.

4. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein, The first length is not less than 30mm.

5. The portable communication device according to claim 3, in, The first frequency band is the low frequency band, and The second frequency band is the mid / high frequency band.

6. The portable communication device according to claim 1, in, The second part of the third side surface portion includes a ground terminal, a power supply terminal, and a switching terminal. The grounding terminal is electrically connected to a grounding portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the fourth slit. Wherein, the power supply terminal is electrically connected between the ground terminal and the switching terminal to a power supply section included in the printed circuit board, and The switching terminal is electrically connected to the switching portion included in the printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the power supply terminal.

7. The portable communication device according to claim 3, in, The fourth side surface portion includes a power supply terminal, and The power supply terminal is electrically connected to a power supply section included in a printed circuit board at a position adjacent to the fourth slit.

8. The portable communication device according to claim 1, in, The first housing structure further includes: The fifth side surface portion is configured to be spaced apart from the second end of the second side surface portion, spaced apart from the second end of the fourth side surface portion, and parallel to the folding axis. A second slit is formed between the second end of the second side surface portion and the first end of the fifth side surface portion, and is closer to the hinge structure than the first slit. A fifth slit is formed between the second end of the fourth side surface portion and the second end of the fifth side surface portion, and is closer to the hinge structure than the fourth slit. The second slit and the fifth slit are filled with a non-conductive material.

9. The portable communication device according to claim 8, wherein, The first slit, the second slit, the third slit, the fourth slit, and the fifth slit are filled with insulating material.

10. The portable communication device according to claim 9, wherein, The first and second housing structures rotate on the hinge structure to be folded, thereby allowing the first surface to face the third surface, or allowing the first surface to be positioned side by side.

11. The portable communication device according to claim 10, wherein, At the folded position where the first surface faces the third surface, the first slit, the second slit, the third slit, the fourth slit, and the fifth slit of the first housing structure are adjacent to the sixth slit, the seventh slit, the eighth slit, the ninth slit, and the tenth slit of the second housing structure.

12. The portable communication device according to claim 11, wherein, In a position where the first surface and the third surface are arranged side by side, the first slit, the second slit, the third slit, the fourth slit and the fifth slit of the first housing structure are symmetrical with respect to the folding axis and the sixth slit, the seventh slit, the eighth slit, the ninth slit and the tenth slit of the second housing structure.

13. The portable communication device according to claim 4, wherein, The first length is no more than 50mm.

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