Display device

Abstract

A display device includes: a display panel having a plane on which an image is displayed; the frame is located behind the display panel, and the display panel is combined with the frame; the communication module is located on one side edge of the frame and protrudes outwards from one side edge of the frame; the communication module includes: a housing providing an internal space; and an antenna unit located in the internal space of the housing and having a bottom surface intersecting a plane of the display panel and a side surface forming an edge of the bottom surface and facing forward of the display panel; the antenna unit includes: a plurality of first antennas disposed on a bottom surface of the antenna unit; a plurality of second antennas disposed on a side surface of the antenna unit; the housing includes: a lower rib supporting a bottom surface of the antenna unit in the housing opposite to the bottom surface of the antenna unit so as to form a first air chamber; and a spacer on a side surface of the antenna unit such that a second air chamber is formed between the housing and the side surface of the antenna unit. The technical effects of improving the receiving rate of the antenna of the communication module and the like are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a display device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the information society, the requirements for display devices have also increased in various forms. As a result, in recent years, various display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and Micro LED (Micro LED) have been researched and used.

[0003] LCD panels have a TFT substrate and a color substrate sandwiching a liquid crystal layer between them, and can display images using light provided from a backlight unit. OLED panels, on the other hand, can display images by depositing a self-emissive organic layer on a substrate with transparent electrodes. In particular, display devices equipped with OLED panels do not require a backlight unit, thus offering the advantage of being able to achieve ultra-thin designs.

[0004] The control box is separated from the display device and can be used adjacent to the user. The control box can provide various information to the display device. For example, the control box can be an AV box. The control box can exchange information with the display head of the display panel that displays images via wired / wireless means.

[0005] Recently, a great deal of research has been conducted on the connectivity of such display devices. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and other issues.

[0007] Another objective is to provide a display device with a wireless communication module.

[0008] Another objective is to provide a display device that can improve the reception rate of the antenna of the communication module.

[0009] Another objective is to provide a display device that can improve the radiation performance of the antenna of the communication module.

[0010] Another objective is to provide an radome and an air chamber structure inside the radome for improving the radiation performance of an antenna that may be interfered with by surrounding electronic components of the antenna of a communication module.

[0011] Another objective is to provide a structure that can effectively dissipate heat from the communication module.

[0012] Another objective is to provide a display device that can improve the assembly durability of the antenna.

[0013] The display device includes: a display panel having a flat surface for displaying images; a frame located behind the display panel, the display panel being coupled to the frame; and a communication module located on one side of the frame, protruding outward from the one side of the frame; the communication module includes: a housing providing an internal space; and an antenna unit located in the internal space of the housing, having a bottom surface and a side surface, the bottom surface intersecting the flat surface of the display panel, the side surface forming an edge of the bottom surface and facing the front of the display panel; the antenna unit may include: a plurality of first antennas disposed on the bottom surface of the antenna unit; and a plurality of second antennas disposed on the side surface of the antenna unit; the housing includes: a lower rib supporting the bottom surface of the antenna unit in the housing facing the bottom surface of the antenna unit, thereby forming a first air chamber; and a spacer supporting the side surface of the antenna unit, thereby forming a second air chamber between the housing and the side surface of the antenna unit.

[0014] The effects of the display device according to the present invention will be explained below.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a display device having a wireless communication module can be provided.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a display device is provided that can improve the reception rate of the antenna of the communication module.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a display device is provided that can improve the radiation performance of the antenna of the communication module.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, an radome and an air chamber structure inside the radome are provided for improving the radiation performance of an antenna that may be interfered with by surrounding electronic components of the antenna of a communication module.

[0019] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a structure capable of effectively dissipating heat from the communication module is provided.

[0020] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a display device capable of improving the assembly durability of the antenna can be provided.

[0021] The scope of applicability of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that various changes and modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the invention, and therefore it should be understood that the specific embodiments described in detail and the preferred embodiments of the invention are provided by way of example only. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figures 1 to 18 The figure illustrates an example of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but reference numerals will be used to designate the same or similar components that are not related to the reference numerals in the drawings, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0024] The suffixes “module” and “section” used in the following description for constituent elements are assigned or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing the specification, and do not have a distinguishing meaning or function in themselves.

[0025] Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of relevant well-known technologies will be omitted if it is determined that such descriptions may obscure the spirit of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Additionally, it should be understood that the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of facilitating a clear understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and should not be construed as limiting the technical ideas disclosed in this specification, including all modifications, equivalents, and even substitutions included within the concept and scope of the invention.

[0026] Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as "first" and "second," can be used to describe multiple constituent elements, but these constituent elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from others.

[0027] When referring to a constituent element as "connected" or "linked" to other constituent elements, it should be understood that while the constituent element may be directly connected or linked to those other constituent elements, there may also be other constituent elements between the constituent elements. Conversely, when referring to a constituent element as "directly connected" or "directly linked" to other constituent elements, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between the constituent elements.

[0028] Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the singular form includes the plural form.

[0029] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof as described in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0030] The directional markings U (upper), D (lower), Le (left), Ri (right), F (front), and R (rear) in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the technical concepts disclosed in this specification.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 The display device 1 may include a display panel 10. The display panel 10 is capable of displaying images on the front.

[0032] Display device 1 may include: a first long side LS1, a second long side LS2 facing the first long side LS1, a first short side SS1 adjacent to the first long side LS1 and the second long side LS2, and a second short side SS2 facing the first short side SS1. On the other hand, for ease of explanation, although it is illustrated and explained that the lengths of the first long side LS1 and the second long side LS2 are longer than the lengths of the first short side SS1 and the second short side SS2, it is also possible that the lengths of the first long side LS1 and the second long side LS2 are approximately equal to the lengths of the first short side SS1 and the second short side SS2.

[0033] The direction parallel to the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display device 1 can be called the left-right direction or the first direction DR1. The direction parallel to the short sides SS1 and SS2 of the display device 1 can be called the up-down direction or the second direction DR2. The direction perpendicular to the long sides LS1 and LS2 and the short sides SS1 and SS2 of the display device 1 can be called the front-back direction or the third direction DR3.

[0034] The direction in which the image is displayed on display panel 10 can be called the front (F, z) and the opposite direction (R, -z). The first long side (LS1) can be called the top side (U, y). The second long side (LS2) can be called the bottom side (D, -y). The first short side (SS1) can be called the left side (Le, x). The second short side (SS2) can be called the right side (Ri, -x).

[0035] The first long side LS1, the second long side LS2, the first short side SS1, and the second short side SS2 can be referred to as the edges of the display device 1. Furthermore, the point where the first long side LS1, the second long side LS2, the first short side SS1, and the second short side SS2 intersect each other can be referred to as a corner.

[0036] For example, the point where the first short side SS1 intersects the first long side LS1 can be called the first corner C1. The point where the first long side LS1 intersects the second short side SS2 can be called the second corner C2. The point where the second short side SS2 intersects the second long side LS2 can be called the third corner C3. The point where the second long side LS2 intersects the first short side SS1 can be called the fourth corner C4.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The display device 1 may include a display panel 10, a frame 20, a side frame 30, and a back cover 40.

[0038] The display panel 10 can form the front side of the display device 1 and is capable of displaying images forward. For example, the display panel 10 can be an OLED panel. However, the display panel applicable to the present invention is not limited to an OLED panel. The display panel 10 can divide an image into a plurality of pixels and output the image according to the color, brightness, and saturation of each pixel. The display panel 10 can be divided into an active area for displaying images and a de-active area for not displaying images. The display panel 10 can generate light corresponding to red, green, or blue according to a control signal.

[0039] The frame 20 can be located behind the display panel 10, and the display panel 10 can be attached to the frame 20. For example, the frame 20 can be made of metal. A cable hole CH can be formed through the frame 20. Alternatively, the frame 20 can be referred to as the main frame 20, the module cover 20, or the rear frame 20.

[0040] The side frame 30 can extend along the periphery of the frame 20. The frame 20 can be attached to the side frame 30 in front of or behind it. The side frame 30 can cover the sides of the display panel 10 and the frame 20. Alternatively, the side frame 30 can be referred to as a guide panel.

[0041] The back cover 40 may be located behind the frame 20 and may be attached to the frame 20. For example, the back cover 40 may be an injection-molded material made of resin. As other examples, the back cover 40 may be made of metal.

[0042] Reference Figure 3 Multiple boards 50 can be mounted on the frame 20 from the rear of the frame 20. Multiple electronic components can be mounted on the multiple boards 50. Board 50 can be a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and can be electrically connected to the electronic components of the display device.

[0043] For example, the plurality of boards 50 may include: a power supply board 51 that provides power to the components of the display device; a timing controller board 52 that provides image signals to the display panel 10; and a main board 53 that provides image signals to the display panel 10 and / or the timing controller board 52 and controls the display device.

[0044] On the other hand, S-PCB11 (Source PCB: source printed circuit board, reference) Figure 2 The cable C can be adjacent to the lower edge of the display panel 10 and can be combined with the back of the display panel 10. The cable C can pass through the cable hole CH formed in the lower part of the frame 20 to connect the S-PCB 11 and the timing control panel 52. Thus, the cable C can transmit digital video data and timing control signals from the timing control panel 52 to the S-PCB 11. For example, the cable C can be an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable).

[0045] Reference Figure 4 The control box 500 can be separated from the display device 1. The control box 500 can be referred to as a set-top box. The control box 500 can exchange information with the display device 1 wirelessly. The communication module (not shown) of the control box 500 can wirelessly communicate with the communication module 100 of the display device 1. At least a portion of the communication module 100 can protrude outward from the edge of the display device 1. Therefore, the communication module 100 can smoothly communicate wirelessly with the communication module of the control box 500.

[0046] The stability of wireless communication between the control box 500 and the display device 1 may vary depending on their relative positions. To maintain a constant distance from the user, the display device 1 can be positioned in a fixed location. For user convenience, the control box 500 needs to have greater flexibility in its positioning.

[0047] On the other hand, the control box 500 can be a component of the display device 1. In this case, the display device 1, which includes the display panel 10, can be referred to as the display head 1. That is, the display device can include the display head 1 and the control box 500.

[0048] Reference Figure 5 The side frame 30 may include: a first part 31, a second part 32, a third part 33, and a fourth part 34. The first part 31 may extend along the upper edge of the frame 20, forming a first long side LS1 (see reference). Figure 1 The third part 33 can be bent downwards from the right end of the first part 31, and can extend along the right side of the frame 20 to form the second short side SS2 (see reference). Figure 1 The second part 32 can be bent from the lower end of the third part 33 and can extend along the lower edge of the frame 20 to form the second long side LS2 (see reference). Figure 1 The fourth part 34 can be bent upward from the end of the second part 32, and can extend along the left side of the frame 20 to form the first short side SS1 (see reference). Figure 1 ).

[0049] The first molding part 21, the second molding part 22, and the third molding part 23 can be pressed from the front to the rear of the frame 20. The first molding part 21 can be located near the right side of the frame 20, the third molding part 23 can be located near the left side of the frame 20, and the second molding part 22 can be located between the first molding part 21 and the third molding part 23. For example, the power supply board 51 (see...) Figure 3 It can be installed on the back of the third molding section 23. For example, the timing control panel 52 (see...) Figure 3 It can be installed on the back of the second molding part 22. For example, the main panel 53 (see Figure 3 It can be installed on the back of the first molding part 21.

[0050] Reference Figure 6 The shielding plate 520 can be installed on the back of the timing control panel 52. The first plate 54 can be spaced downwards from the timing control panel 52 and can be installed on the back of the frame 20. The second plate 53 can be spaced to the right from the timing control panel 52 and can be installed on the back of the frame 20. The shielding plate (not shown) can also be installed on the back of the first plate 54 and the second plate 53 respectively. The communication module 100 is capable of receiving signals from the control box 500 (see reference 100). Figure 4 The communication module 54 compresses audio and / or video data received from the communication module 100. The first board 54 decompresses the audio and / or video data received from the communication module 100 and converts it before providing it to the second board 53. The second board 53 provides the data received from the first board 54 to the display panel 10 (see reference 100) via the timing control panel 52. Figure 3 For example, the first board 54 can be a WAV (waveform audio format) board or a WAV22 board, and the second board 53 can be an AMP (amplifier) ​​board. For example, the third board 53 can be a main panel 53. The communication module 100 can be referred to as a communication unit 100 or a communication box 100.

[0051] Reference Figure 7 The first cable hole CH1 and the second cable hole CH2 can be formed to pass through the frame 20 in the front-to-back direction and can be adjacent to the second part 32. The first cable hole CH1 is adjacent to the second cable hole CH2, but can also be separated from the second cable hole CH2. For example, four cables C can be formed into pairs of two, with one pair passing through the first cable hole CH1 and the other pair passing through the second cable hole CH2.

[0052] The second part 32 may include a vertical portion 32V and a horizontal portion 32H. The vertical portion 32V may extend along the lower edge of the frame 20, forming the lower side of the second part 32. The vertical portion 32V may have a width in the direction intersecting the frame 20. In other words, the length of the vertical portion 32V may be defined in the left-right direction, the width of the vertical portion 32V may be defined in the front-back direction, and the thickness of the vertical portion 32V may be defined in the top-bottom direction.

[0053] The horizontal portion 32H can protrude from the upper side of the frame 20 toward the rear of the frame 20. The horizontal portion 32H can be arranged parallel to the frame 20 at the rear of the frame 20. In other words, the length of the horizontal portion 32H can be defined in the left-right direction, the width of the horizontal portion 32H can be defined in the up-down direction, and the thickness of the horizontal portion 32H can be defined in the front-back direction.

[0054] On the other hand, the pressing part 25 can be formed while pressing the back of the frame 20 forward, thus forming the lower edge of the frame 20. The front of the pressing part 25 can contact the back of the horizontal part 32H. The horizontal part 32H can be attached to or fixed to the pressing part 25.

[0055] The lower fixing portions 26a and 26b can protrude from the pressing portion 25 toward the horizontal portion 32H and can penetrate the horizontal portion 32H. The first lower fixing portion 26a can be separated from the second lower fixing portion 26b to the left. The upper fixing portions 24a and 24b can protrude rearward from the frame 20. The first upper fixing portion 24a can be adjacent to the first cable hole CH1, and the second upper fixing portion 24b can be adjacent to the second cable hole CH2.

[0056] For example, the lower fixing parts 26a, 26b and the upper fixing parts 24a, 24b can be press-fit nuts.

[0057] Reference Figure 8 The base 55 can be detachably attached to the frame 20 and the second part 32 from the rear of the frame 20. The base 55 can be referred to as a mounting base 55. The base 55 can be located on the upper side of the vertical part 32V. A portion of the base 55 can cover cable holes CH1, CH2 (see reference). Figure 7 At least a portion of the rear of the horizontal portion 32H. A portion of the base 55 may cover a portion of the back side of the horizontal portion 32H. The lower fixing portions 26a, 26b and the upper fixing portions 24a, 24b may penetrate the base 55.

[0058] Protrusions 56a and 56b (boss) and the third lower fixing portion 56c may protrude rearward from the base 55. The third lower fixing portion 56c may be adjacent to the vertical portion 32V and may face the horizontal portion 32H relative to the base 55. The third lower fixing portion 56c may face the second lower fixing portion 26b relative to the first lower fixing portion 26a. The first protrusion 56a may be adjacent to the third lower fixing portion 56c and spaced upward from it. The second protrusion 56b may be adjacent to the second lower fixing portion 26b and spaced upward from it. For example, the third lower fixing portion 56c may be a press-fit nut. Alternatively, protrusions 56a and 56b may be referred to as retaining pins.

[0059] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 The antenna module 130 may include: a substrate 131, a cover frame 133, a first antenna section 134, a second antenna section 135, a third antenna section 136, and a fourth antenna section 137. The cover frame 133 may be referred to as a cover layer 133. For example, the frequency band of the antenna module 130 may be 57 to 66 GHz.

[0060] The substrate 131 can be a rectangular PCB. The substrate 131 can have a front side and a back side, and the front side can face the back side. The length of the long side of the substrate 131 can be 4 to 6 times the length of the short side of the substrate. For example, the antenna module 130 can be 46 mm long and 9.5 mm wide.

[0061] The cover frame 133 can cover a portion of the front side of the substrate 131. The shape of the cover frame 133 can correspond to the shape of the substrate 131, and it has an opening 133P in the center. The front side of the substrate 131 can be referred to as the bottom surface of the substrate 131.

[0062] The first antenna portion 134 may be formed on the front side of the substrate 131 and exposed to the outside through the opening 133P of the cover frame 133. The second antenna portion 135 may be located on the first long side of the substrate 131. The first long side of the substrate 131 may be referred to as the first side surface of the substrate 131 or a long side of the substrate 131. The second long side located on the opposite side of the first long side of the substrate 131 may be referred to as the second side surface of the substrate 131 or other long sides of the substrate. The third antenna portion 136 may be located on a short side of the substrate 131, and the fourth antenna portion 137 may be located on other short sides of the substrate 131. The third antenna portion 136 may be located on the opposite side of the fourth antenna portion 137 relative to the first antenna portion 134.

[0063] The first antenna section 134 may include a plurality of patches P and a plurality of power supply sections S. The patches P may be circular electrodes. The patches P may be spaced apart from each other and may be arranged sequentially along the length of the substrate 131. For example, there may be 12 patches P1 to P12. The power supply sections S may be formed adjacent to the patches P on the front side of the substrate 131. The power supply sections S may be electrically connected to the patches P. For example, there may be 12 power supply sections S1 to S12. One patch P may be connected to one power supply section S. The antenna module 130 may include a plurality of layers, and the patches P and power supply sections S may be formed on different layers and may be electrically connected to each other.

[0064] The first power supply section S1 may be adjacent to the first patch P1 between the first patch P1 and the second patch P2. A portion of the first power supply section S1 may overlap with a portion of the first patch P1. The first power supply section S1 may be electrically connected to the first patch P1. The first line L1 may be electrically connected to the first power supply section S1. The first line L1 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the first power supply section S1 and be connected to the first power supply section S1.

[0065] The second power supply section S2 may be adjacent to the second patch P2 between the second patch P2 and the third patch P3. A portion of the second power supply section S2 may overlap with a portion of the second patch P2. The second power supply section S2 may be electrically connected to the second patch P2. The second line L2 may be electrically connected to the second power supply section S2. The second line L2 may extend from the second long side located opposite to the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the second power supply section S2 and connect to the second power supply section S2.

[0066] The third power supply unit S3 may be adjacent to the third patch P3 between the third patch P3 and the fourth patch P4. A portion of the third power supply unit S3 may overlap with a portion of the third patch P3. The third power supply unit S3 may be electrically connected to the third patch P3. The third line L3 may be electrically connected to the third power supply unit S3. The third line L3 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the third power supply unit S3 and be connected to the third power supply unit S3.

[0067] The fourth power supply unit S4 may be adjacent to the fourth patch P4 between the fourth patch P4 and the third patch P3. A portion of the fourth power supply unit S4 may overlap with a portion of the fourth patch P4. The fourth power supply unit S4 may be electrically connected to the fourth patch P4. The fourth line L4 may be electrically connected to the fourth power supply unit S4. The fourth line L4 may extend from the second long side of the substrate 131 toward the fourth power supply unit S4 and connect to the fourth power supply unit S4.

[0068] The fifth power supply unit S5 may be adjacent to the fifth patch P5 between the fifth patch P5 and the sixth patch P6. A portion of the fifth power supply unit S5 may overlap with a portion of the fifth patch P5. The fifth power supply unit S5 may be electrically connected to the fifth patch P5. The fifth line L5 may be electrically connected to the fifth power supply unit S5. The fifth line L5 may extend from the second long side of the substrate 131 toward the fifth power supply unit S5 and connect to the fifth power supply unit S5.

[0069] The sixth power supply unit S6 may be adjacent to the sixth patch P6 between the fifth patch P5 and the sixth patch P6. A portion of the sixth power supply unit S6 may overlap with a portion of the sixth patch P6. The sixth power supply unit S6 may be electrically connected to the sixth patch P6. The sixth line L6 may be electrically connected to the sixth power supply unit S6. The sixth line L6 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the sixth power supply unit S6 and connect to the sixth power supply unit S6.

[0070] The area where the first patch P1 to the sixth patch P6 are configured can be defined as the first region. For example, patches P1 to P6 configured in the first region of the antenna module 130 can detect horizontal polarization.

[0071] The seventh power supply unit S7 may be adjacent to the seventh patch P7 between the seventh patch P7 and the second long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the seventh power supply unit S7 may overlap with a portion of the seventh patch P7. The seventh power supply unit S7 may be electrically connected to the seventh patch P7. The seventh line L7 may be electrically connected to the seventh power supply unit S7. The seventh line L7 may extend from the second long side of the substrate 131 toward the seventh power supply unit S7 and connect to the seventh power supply unit S7.

[0072] The eighth power supply unit S8 may be adjacent to the eighth patch P8 between the eighth patch P8 and the first long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the eighth power supply unit S8 may overlap with a portion of the eighth patch P8. The eighth power supply unit S8 may be electrically connected to the eighth patch P8. The eighth line L8 may be electrically connected to the eighth power supply unit S8. The eighth line L8 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the eighth power supply unit S8 and connect to the eighth power supply unit S8.

[0073] The ninth power supply unit S9 may be adjacent to the ninth patch P9 between the ninth patch P9 and the second long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the ninth power supply unit S9 may overlap with a portion of the ninth patch P9. The ninth power supply unit S9 may be electrically connected to the ninth patch P9. The ninth line L9 may be electrically connected to the ninth power supply unit S9. The ninth line L9 may extend from the second long side of the substrate 131 toward the ninth power supply unit S9 and connect to the ninth power supply unit S9.

[0074] The tenth power supply unit S10 may be adjacent to the tenth patch P10 between the tenth patch P10 and the first long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the tenth power supply unit S10 may overlap with a portion of the tenth patch P10. The tenth power supply unit S10 may be electrically connected to the tenth patch P10. The tenth line L10 may be electrically connected to the tenth power supply unit S10. The tenth line L10 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the tenth power supply unit S10 and connect to the tenth power supply unit S10.

[0075] The eleventh power supply unit S11 may be adjacent to the eleventh patch P11 between the eleventh patch P11 and the second long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the eleventh power supply unit S11 may overlap with a portion of the eleventh patch P11. The eleventh power supply unit S11 may be electrically connected to the eleventh patch P11. The eleventh wire L11 may be electrically connected to the eleventh power supply unit S11. The eleventh wire L11 may extend from the second long side of the substrate 131 toward the eleventh power supply unit S11 and connect to the eleventh power supply unit S11.

[0076] The twelfth power supply unit S12 may be adjacent to the twelfth patch P12 between the twelfth patch P12 and the first long side of the substrate 131. A portion of the twelfth power supply unit S12 may overlap with a portion of the twelfth patch P12. The twelfth power supply unit S12 may be electrically connected to the twelfth patch P12. The twelfth line L12 may be electrically connected to the twelfth power supply unit S12. The twelfth line L12 may extend from the first long side of the substrate 131 toward the twelfth power supply unit S12 and connect to the twelfth power supply unit S12.

[0077] The region containing the seventh patch P7 to the twelfth patch P12 can be defined as the second region. For example, patches P7 to P12 in the second region of the antenna module 130 can detect vertical polarization.

[0078] The second antenna section 135 can be formed along the long side of the substrate 131. The second antenna section 135 can include a plurality of dipoles D. The plurality of dipoles D can be formed sequentially along the long side of the substrate 131. For example, the plurality of dipoles D can be 14. For example, the second antenna section 135 can detect horizontal polarization.

[0079] The third antenna section 136 may be formed along a short side of the substrate 131. The third antenna section 136 may include a plurality of dipoles D. The plurality of dipoles D may be formed sequentially along a short side of the substrate 131. For example, the plurality of dipoles D may be three. For example, the third antenna section 136 is capable of detecting horizontal polarization.

[0080] The fourth antenna section 137 may be formed along other short sides of the substrate 131. The fourth antenna section 137 may include a plurality of dipoles D. The plurality of dipoles D may be formed sequentially along one short side of the substrate 131. For example, the plurality of dipoles D may be three. For example, the fourth antenna section 137 is capable of detecting horizontal polarization.

[0081] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 The communication module 100 may include a front cover 110, an inner board 120, and an antenna module 130. The antenna module 130 may be referred to as antenna 130 or antenna element 130. For example, the antenna module 130 may be an AIP (antenna in package).

[0082] The inner plate 120 may be referred to as a heat sink 120. The inner plate 120 may be made of metal. For example, the inner plate 120 may be made of aluminum. The inner plate 120 may include a center plate 121, a first side plate 122, and a second side plate 123. The first side plate 122 may be located on the opposite side of the second side plate 123 relative to the center plate 121. The inner plate 120 may be connected to the frame 20 (see reference 120). Figure 8 The back of the ) faces or is opposite to the frame 20 (refer to) Figure 8 (Connection). The inner plate 120 can be fixed to the reference. Figure 8 The protrusions 56a and 56b, the upper fixing parts 24a and 24b and / or the lower fixing parts 26a and 26b are described.

[0083] The inner panel 120 may include side tabs 122a and 123a. A first side tab 122a may extend from a first side panel 122. A second side tab 123a may extend from a second side panel 123. The side tabs 122a and 123a may be coupled to the frame 20 (see reference). Figure 7 Behind it. For example, side protrusions 122a and 123a can be fixed to the reference. Figure 8 The protrusions 56a and 56b, the upper fixing parts 24a and 24b and / or the lower fixing parts 26a and 26b are described.

[0084] The inner plate 120 may include a connecting plate 125. The connecting plate 125 may be located below the center plate 121. The connecting plate 125 may include a first portion 125a, a second portion 125b, and a third portion 125c. The first portion 125a may be bent forward and extend from the lower end of the center plate 121. For example, the first portion 125a may form a wall relative to the center plate 121. The second portion 125b may be bent downward and extend from the first portion 125a. The second portion 125b may be parallel to the center plate 121. The third portion 125c may be bent forward and extend from the second portion 125b. The third portion 125c may be parallel to the first portion 125a. The connecting plate 125 may be referred to as an antenna support 125 or an antenna plate 125.

[0085] Antenna module 130 may include a shielding cover SD. The shielding cover SD may be mounted on the substrate 131 of antenna module 130 (see reference). Figure 9 and Figure 10 The back of the shield SD is relative to the first antenna section 134 (see reference). Figure 9 and Figure 10 ) and substrate 131 (refer to) Figure 9 and Figure 10 Located on the opposite side. For example, the shield SD may comprise aluminum. The antenna module 130 may be coupled to or secured to the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125. For example, the shield SD of the antenna module 130 may be secured to the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125. As other examples, the shield SD of the antenna module 130 may be secured to the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125 using an adhesive member AD. For example, the adhesive member AD may be double-sided tape.

[0086] The component set 150 may include a substrate 151, sensors 152 and 154, a microphone 153, a light source 155, and IR (infrared) light-receiving units 156 and 157. For example, the substrate 151 may be a PCB (printed circuit board). At least one of the sensors 152 and 154, microphone 153, light source 155, and IR light-receiving units 156 and 157 may be mounted on the substrate 151. For example, sensors 152 and 154 may be an illuminance sensor 154 or a TOF (Time-of-Flight) sensor 152. For example, the light source 155 may be an LED. The illuminance sensor 154, light source 155, and IR light-receiving unit 156 may be disposed adjacent to the antenna module 130. The front cover 110 may cover the component set 150 and / or the antenna module 130.

[0087] Reference Figures 13 to 16The front cover 110 may include a main body 111, an antenna radome 115, and an upper tab 112. The main body 111 may be a plate extending elongated laterally and bent at both ends. The upper tab 112 may extend from the upper long edge of the main body 111. The upper tab 112 may have a fastening protrusion 113 and / or a fastening hole h. For example, the front cover 110 may be integrally formed from synthetic resin. The front cover 110 may be combined with the rear cover 119. For example, the rear cover 119 may be composed of synthetic resin. The combination of the front cover 110 and the rear cover 119 may be referred to as module housings 110, 119 or housings 110, 119. The inner plate 120 and / or the rear cover 119 may be integrated with the frame 20 (see reference). Figure 8 The back of the ) faces or is opposite to the frame 20 (refer to) Figure 8 ( ) Combination. The inner panel 120 and / or the rear cover 119 can be fixed to the reference. Figure 8 The protrusions 56a and 56b, the upper fixing parts 24a and 24b and / or the lower fixing parts 26a and 26b are described.

[0088] The radome 115 can be referred to as a radome. The radome 115 can be located at the lower part of the main body 111. The radome 115 may include an upper part 115a, a front part 115b, a lower part 115c, and a side part 115e. The upper part 115a can be bent and extended from the lower long edge of the main body 111. The upper part 115a can extend towards the front of the radome 115. The front part 115b can extend from the front edge of the upper part 115a towards the lower part of the radome 115. The lower part 115c can extend from the lower edge of the front part 115b towards the rear of the radome 115. A central circular portion 115d can be formed between the lower part 115c and the front part 115b.

[0089] The radome 115 may include side portions 115e. Side portions 115e may form walls relative to the lower portion 115c at both its left and right ends. A circular side portion 115f may be formed between the side portions 115e and the lower portion 115c. A first side portion 115e may be located on one short side of the lower portion 115c, and a second side portion 115e may be located on the other short sides of the lower portion 115c. The radome 115 may be generally tubular in shape.

[0090] Side ribs 1151 and 1153 may be located in the lower part 115c. Side ribs 1151 and 1153 may form a wall relative to the lower part 115c. The first side rib 1151 may face the first side part 115e, and the second side rib 1153 may face the second side part 115e.

[0091] Lower ribs 1152 and 1154 may form a step that rises from the lower portion 115c. The first lower rib 1152 may be located on the opposite side of the first side portion 115e relative to the first side rib 1151. The second lower rib 1154 may be located on the opposite side of the second side portion 115e relative to the second side rib 1153. The height of the lower ribs 1152 and 1154 may be less than the height of the side ribs 1151 and 1153. Spacers 1152a and 1154a may be formed on the lower ribs 1152 and 1154 and / or the front portion 115b (see reference). Figure 11 The spacers 1152a and 1154a may protrude from the lower ribs 1152 and 1154 and / or the front portion 115b.

[0092] Front ribs 1155 and 1156 may be formed on the front portion 115b. Front ribs 1155 and 1156 may protrude from the front portion 115b toward the rear of the radome 115. There may be a plurality of front ribs 1155 and 1156. A first front rib 1155 may protrude from and extend from the inner side of the front portion 115b, and a second front rib 1156 may be located adjacent to the first front rib 1155. A plurality of front ribs 1155 and 1156 may be located between a first lower rib 1152 and a second lower rib 1154.

[0093] The connecting plate 125 may include a support tab 125d. The support tab 125d may extend from a second portion 125b of the connecting plate 125. The support tab 125d may support the side of the antenna module 130. An adhesive member AD may be located between the support tab 125d and the side of the antenna module 130. The adhesive member AD is capable of securing the side of the antenna module 130 to the support tab 125d. For example, the adhesive member AD may be insulating double-sided tape. As another example, the adhesive member AD may be rubber tape.

[0094] The antenna module 130, fixed to the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125, can be inserted into the radome 115. The antenna module 130 and / or the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125 can be located between the lower portion 115c of the radome 115 and the front ribs 1155 and 1156. The antenna module 130 can be spaced apart from the lower portion 115c of the radome 115, and the third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125 can be supported by or contact the front ribs 1155 and 1156. The lower ends of the front ribs 1155 and 1156 can be tapered. The third portion 125c of the connecting plate 125 can slide along the tapered portions 1155a and 1156a of the front ribs 1155 and 1156 while being supported by or contacting the bottom surfaces of the front ribs 1155 and 1156. Therefore, the gap formed between the antenna module 130 and the lower part 115c of the radome 115 can be kept constant.

[0095] For example, the thickness D2 from the bottom surface of the antenna module 130 to the upper surface of the third part 125c of the connecting plate 125 can be 3 to 4 millimeters. For example, the thickness D1 of the lower part 115c of the radome 115 can be 1.5 to 2 millimeters. For example, the distance D3 from the bottom surface of the front ribs 1155 and 1156 to the upper surface of the upper part 115a of the radome 115 can be 4 to 5 millimeters.

[0096] As another example, the thickness D2 from the bottom surface of the antenna module 130 to the upper surface of the third part 125c of the connecting plate 125 can be 3.6 mm. As another example, the thickness D1 of the lower part 115c of the radome 115 can be 1.8 mm. As another example, the distance D3 from the bottom surface of the front ribs 1155, 1156 to the upper surface of the upper part 115a of the radome 115 can be 4.5 mm.

[0097] As another example, the thickness D2 from the bottom surface of antenna module 130 to the upper surface of the third part 125c of connecting plate 125 can be approximately twice the thickness D1 of the lower part 115c of radome 115. As another example, the distance D3 from the bottom surface of front ribs 1155, 1156 to the upper surface of the upper part 115a of radome 115 can be approximately 2.5 times the thickness D1 of the lower part 115c of radome 115.

[0098] This improves the radiation performance of the antenna module 130.

[0099] Figure 17 for Figure 16 An example of a cross-sectional view of A-A'. Figure 18 This is an example of a B-B' sectional view.

[0100] Reference Figure 17 and Figure 18 A first space L0 can be formed between the bottom surface of the antenna module 130 and the lower part 115c through the lower ribs 1152 and 1154. The first space L0 can be called the first air chamber L0 or the first chamber L0.

[0101] For example, the 21st distance L2 between side portion 115e and the first side rib 1151 can be 3 to 5 millimeters. The 22nd distance L2 between side portion 115e and the second side rib 1153 can correspond to or be the same as the 21st distance L2. The 31st height L3 from the lower portion 115c to the first side rib 1151 can be 2 to 3 millimeters. The 31st height L3 can be greater than the thickness of the antenna module 130. The 32nd height L3 between the lower portion 115c and the second side rib 1153 can correspond to or be the same as the 31st height L3.

[0102] As other examples, the 21st distance L2 between side portion 115e and the first side rib 1151 can be 4 mm. The 22nd distance L2 between side portion 115e and the second side rib 1153 can correspond to or be the same as the 21st distance L2. The 31st height L3 from the lower portion 115c to the first side rib 1151 can be 2.5 mm. The 31st height L3 can be greater than the thickness of the antenna module 130. The 32nd height L3 between the lower portion 115c and the second side rib 1153 can correspond to or be the same as the 31st height L3.

[0103] Reference Figure 18 and Figure 15 Spacers 1152a and 1154a may be formed on the lower ribs 1152 and 1154. Spacers 1152a and 1154a may protrude from the inside of the lower ribs 1152 and 1154 and / or the front portion 115b of the radome 115.

[0104] For example, the fourth distance L4 between the front side of the antenna module 130 and the inner side of the front portion 115b of the radome 115 can be 0.6 to 0.9 mm via spacers 1152a and 1154a. For example, the fifth distance L5 between the rear side of the antenna module 130 and the inner side of the front portion 115b of the radome 115 can be 10 to 11 mm. A second space L4 can be formed by the fourth distance L4. The second space L4 can be referred to as a second air chamber L4 or a second chamber L4.

[0105] As another example, the fourth distance L4 between the front side of the antenna module 130 and the inner side of the front portion 115b of the radome 115 can be 0.8 mm, through spacers 1152a and 1154a. As another example, the fifth distance L5 between the rear side of the antenna module 130 and the inner side of the front portion 115b of the radome 115 can be 10.5 mm.

[0106] This improves the radiation performance of the antenna module 130.

[0107] Reference Figures 1 to 18The display device includes: a display panel having a flat surface for displaying images; a frame located behind the display panel, the display panel being coupled to the frame; and a communication module located on one side of the frame, protruding outward from the one side of the frame; the communication module includes: a housing providing an internal space; and an antenna unit located in the internal space of the housing, having a bottom surface and a side surface, the bottom surface intersecting the flat surface of the display panel, the side surface forming an edge of the bottom surface and facing the front of the display panel; the antenna unit includes: a plurality of first antennas disposed on the bottom surface of the antenna unit; and a plurality of second antennas disposed on the side surface of the antenna unit; the housing may include: a lower rib supporting the bottom surface of the antenna unit in the housing facing the bottom surface of the antenna unit, thereby forming a first air chamber; and a spacer supporting the side surface of the antenna unit, thereby forming a second air chamber between the housing and the side surface of the antenna unit.

[0108] The housing includes: a rear cover, located on the opposite side of the antenna element relative to the antenna element; and a front cover, providing an antenna radome covering the antenna element and combined with the rear cover, wherein the first air chamber and the second air chamber may be formed between the antenna radome and the antenna element.

[0109] The radome includes: an upper portion located opposite to the bottom surface of the antenna element; a front portion connected to the upper portion and facing the side surface of the antenna element; and a lower portion connected to the front portion and facing the bottom surface of the antenna element, wherein a lower rib protrudes from the lower portion, and the spacer can protrude from either the lower rib or the front portion.

[0110] The antenna element includes: a first long side forming the side surface; a second long side located opposite to the side surface relative to the antenna element; a first short side connecting the first long side and the second long side; and a second short side located opposite to the first short side relative to the antenna element. The radome may include: a first side portion facing the first short side of the antenna element, forming a wall from the lower portion and spaced apart from the first short side of the antenna element; and a second side portion facing the second short side of the antenna element, forming a wall from the lower portion and spaced apart from the second short side of the antenna element.

[0111] The antenna element may include: a plurality of third antennas located on the first short side; and a plurality of fourth antennas located on the second short side.

[0112] The plurality of first antennas can detect horizontal polarization and vertical polarization, and the plurality of second antennas, the plurality of third antennas, and the plurality of fourth antennas can detect horizontal polarization.

[0113] The radome includes: a first side rib located between the plurality of third antennas and the first side portion; and a second side rib located between the plurality of fourth antennas and the second side portion, wherein the distance between the first side rib and the first side portion may correspond to the distance between the second side rib and the second side portion.

[0114] The radome may include a front rib formed on the upper or front portion, which supports the antenna element on an upper surface opposite to the bottom surface.

[0115] The housing also includes an inner plate attached to the rear of the frame, located between the frame and the rear cover. The inner plate includes: a center plate facing the frame; a side plate extending from the side of the center plate and fixed to the rear of the frame; and a connecting plate extending from the center plate and inserted into the interior of the housing. The connecting plate can extend toward the radome and be fixed to the antenna unit.

[0116] The antenna unit further includes: a substrate on which the plurality of first antennas are disposed; and a shielding cover mounted on the opposite side of the plurality of first antennas relative to the substrate, wherein the connecting plate can be fixed to the shielding cover.

[0117] The front rib of the radome can support the upper side of the connecting plate.

[0118] The thickness from the bottom surface of the antenna element to the top of the connecting plate can be twice the thickness of the lower part of the radome.

[0119] The distance from the bottom surface of the front rib of the radome to the upper surface of the upper part of the radome can be 2 to 3 times the thickness of the lower part of the radome.

[0120] The communication module includes a PCB located between the front cover and the center plate, and electronic components are mounted on it. The PCB is located above the antenna unit, and the electronic components may include at least one of an IR light-receiving part, a sensor, or a light source.

[0121] The plurality of first antennas can detect horizontal polarization and vertical polarization, and the plurality of second antennas can detect horizontal polarization.

[0122] The embodiments of the present invention described above, or other embodiments thereof, are not exclusive or distinct from each other. The constituent elements or functions of any of the embodiments of the present invention described above, or other embodiments thereof, can be used together or combined.

[0123] For example, this means that component A, illustrated in a particular embodiment and / or drawing, and component B, illustrated in other embodiments and / or drawings, can be combined. That is, it means that even if the combination between components is not directly described, they can be combined except where they are described as not being able to be combined.

[0124] The detailed description above should not be construed as restrictive at all levels, but rather as illustrative. The scope of protection of this invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of this invention should fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A display device, wherein, include: Display panel, having a flat surface for displaying images; A frame is located behind the display panel, and the display panel is attached to the frame; as well as The communication module is located on one side of the frame and protrudes outward from one side of the frame; The communication module includes: The shell provides internal space; and An antenna unit, located inside the housing, has a bottom surface and a side surface. The bottom surface intersects the plane of the display panel, and the side surface forms the edge of the bottom surface and faces the front of the display panel. The antenna element includes: A plurality of first antennas are disposed on the bottom surface of the antenna element; and A plurality of second antennas are arranged on the side of the antenna element; The housing includes: The lower rib supports the bottom surface of the antenna unit within the housing facing the bottom surface of the antenna unit, thereby forming a first air chamber; and A spacer supports the side of the antenna unit, thereby forming a second air chamber between the housing and the side of the antenna unit.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The housing includes: The rear cover is located on the opposite side of the antenna element, relative to the side of the antenna element; and The front cover provides an antenna radome that covers the antenna element and is combined with the rear cover; The first air chamber and the second air chamber are formed between the radome and the antenna element.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein, The radome includes: The upper part is located on the opposite side of the bottom surface of the antenna element, relative to the antenna element. The front portion, connected to the upper portion, and facing the side of the antenna element; and The lower part is connected to the front part and faces the bottom surface of the antenna unit; The lower rib protrudes from the lower part. The spacer protrudes from the lower rib or the front portion.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein, The antenna element includes: The first long side forms the side surface; The second long side is located on the opposite side of the side relative to the antenna element; The first short side connects the first long side and the second long side; and The second short side is located on the opposite side of the first short side relative to the antenna element; The radome includes: A first side portion, facing the first short side of the antenna element, forms a wall from the lower portion and is spaced apart from the first short side of the antenna element; and The second side portion faces the second short side of the antenna element, forms a wall from the lower portion, and is spaced apart from the second short side of the antenna element.

5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein, The antenna element includes: A plurality of third antennas are located on the first short side; and A plurality of fourth antennas are located on the second short side.

6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein, The plurality of first antennas detect horizontal and vertical polarization. The plurality of second antennas, the plurality of third antennas, and the plurality of fourth antennas detect horizontal polarization.

7. The display device according to claim 5, wherein, The radome includes: The first side rib is located between the plurality of third antennas and the first side portion; and The second side rib is located between the plurality of fourth antennas and the second side portion; The distance between the first side rib and the first side portion corresponds to the distance between the second side rib and the second side portion.

8. The display device according to claim 3, wherein, The radome includes a front rib formed on the upper or front portion, supporting the upper surface of the antenna element facing the bottom surface of the antenna element.

9. The display device according to claim 8, wherein, The housing also includes an inner panel, which is attached to the rear of the frame and located between the frame and the rear cover. The inner plate includes: The center plate faces the frame. Side panels, extending from the side of the central panel and fixed to the rear of the frame; and A connecting plate extends from the central plate and is inserted into the interior of the housing. The connecting plate extends toward the radome and is fixed to the antenna unit.

10. The display device according to claim 9, wherein, The antenna element further includes: A substrate, wherein the plurality of first antennas are disposed on the substrate; and A shielding cover is mounted on the opposite side of the plurality of antennas, relative to the substrate. The connecting plate is fixed to the shielding cover.

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