Top-cover type patch antenna module, and mobile electronic equipment

Abstract

We provide a top-cover type patch antenna module with adjustable frequency and mobile electronic equipment. [Solution] The top cover type patch antenna module C includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, and an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4. The planar antenna layout structure 2 is installed on the antenna layout support structure 1, the antenna application positioning structure 3 is installed on the planar antenna layout structure 2, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 is installed on the antenna application positioning structure 3. The planar antenna layout structure 2 is installed on the antenna layout support structure 1 so as to be on the same plane. The antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 includes an inner structure 21 installed on the antenna application positioning structure 3 and an outer structure 22 that is separable from the antenna application positioning structure 3.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a patch antenna module and a mobile electronic device, and in particular, to a top cover type patch antenna module and a mobile electronic device using the top cover type patch antenna module.

Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, patch antennas often adopt a configuration in which two antenna structures are stacked. However, to use each antenna structure, each must be individually supported in combination with one ceramic substrate, and there is still room for improvement in conventional patch antennas.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a top cover type patch antenna module and a mobile electronic device to address the deficiencies of the prior art.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] To solve the above problems, one of the technical means employed by the present invention is to provide a top-cover type patch antenna module including an antenna layout support structure, a planar antenna layout structure, an antenna application positioning structure, and an antenna frequency adjustment structure. The planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure. The antenna application positioning structure is installed on the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is installed on the antenna application positioning structure. The planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure so as to be coplanar. The antenna application positioning structure is positioned so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure by the antenna application positioning structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure includes an inner structure installed on the antenna application positioning structure and an outer structure connected to the inner structure in a surrounding manner, and separated from the antenna application positioning structure.

[0005] To solve the above problems, another technical means employed by the present invention is to provide a mobile electronic device, the mobile electronic device using a top-cover type patch antenna module, the top-cover type patch antenna module characterized by including an antenna layout support structure, a planar antenna layout structure, an antenna application positioning structure, and an antenna frequency adjustment structure. The planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure. The antenna application positioning structure is installed on the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is installed on the antenna application positioning structure. The planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure so as to be coplanar. The antenna application positioning structure is positioned so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure by the antenna application positioning structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure includes an inner structure installed on the antenna application positioning structure and an outer structure connected to the inner structure in a surrounding manner and separated from the antenna application positioning structure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the top cover type patch antenna module and mobile electronic device provided by the present invention can be configured such that the inner antenna structure of the planar antenna layout structure is applied to a first antenna operating frequency band, while the outer antenna structure of the planar antenna layout structure is applied to a second antenna operating frequency band, through a technical arrangement in which "the planar antenna layout structure is installed on an antenna layout support structure so as to be coplanar," "the antenna application positioning structure is arranged so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure," "the antenna frequency adjustment structure is arranged so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure," "the antenna frequency adjustment structure is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure by the antenna application positioning structure," and "the antenna frequency adjustment structure includes an inner structure installed on the antenna application positioning structure and an outer structure that surrounds and connects to the inner structure, and is separated from the antenna application positioning structure." [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a schematic perspective view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by the first embodiment of the present invention, using a first antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 2] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line II-II in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a schematic perspective view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by the first embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 4] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line IV-IV in Figure 3. [Figure 5] This is a schematic perspective view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by a second embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 6] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line VI-VI in Figure 5. [Figure 7] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line VII-VII in Figure 5. [Figure 8] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by a third embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 9] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by a fourth embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 10] This is a schematic perspective view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by a fifth embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 11] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a top-cover type patch antenna module provided by the sixth embodiment of the present invention, using a second antenna frequency adjustment structure. [Figure 12] This is a functional block diagram of a mobile electronic device using a top-cover type patch antenna module provided in the seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] To better understand the features and technical content of the present invention, the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention will be referenced; however, the provided description and drawings are for reference and illustrative purposes only and do not limit the present invention.

[0009] The following describes the implementation of the “top-cover type patch antenna module” and “mobile electronic device” according to the present invention by specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art will be able to understand the advantages and effects of the present invention based on the disclosure herein. The present invention can be implemented or applied by other different specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made to each detail herein, based on different viewpoints and applications, as long as they do not depart from the concept of the present invention. It should be noted in advance that the accompanying drawings of the present invention are for simple schematic explanation only and are not drawn to actual size. The technical content of the present invention will be described in more detail below based on embodiments, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited by the disclosure. The term “or” as used herein may include any one or more combinations of the items listed in relation to the actual situation.

[0010] [First Embodiment] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the first embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, and an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a first antenna frequency adjustment structure). Furthermore, the planar antenna layout structure 2 may be mounted on the antenna layout support structure 1, the antenna application positioning structure 3 may be mounted on the planar antenna layout structure 2, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 may be mounted on the antenna application positioning structure 3. For example, depending on different usage requirements, the top-cover type patch antenna module C may be arranged on a circuit board P (or any support board), and all structures other than the antenna layout support structure 1 can be manufactured from conductive material. However, the examples given above are only one of the feasible embodiments and do not limit the present invention.

[0011] First, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the planar antenna layout structure 2 can be placed on the antenna layout support structure 1 so as to be coplanarly. For example, the antenna layout support structure 1 may have a first through-channel 101. The antenna layout support structure 1 may be made of ceramic material, plastic material, or any insulating material. The central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure 1 may be arranged to be a solid portion or a hollow portion (or a through-hole portion). When the central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure 1 is configured to be a solid portion (as shown in Figures 1 and 2), the entire antenna layout support structure 1 may be solid. When the central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure 1 is configured to be a hollow portion (not shown), the weight of the antenna layout support structure 1 can be effectively reduced. Furthermore, the antenna layout support structure 1 may be configured as a single, integrally molded insulating support substrate (as shown in Figures 1 and 2), or as a laminated support substrate assembly (not shown) composed of at least two insulating support substrates stacked on top of each other. However, the examples given above are merely some feasible embodiments and do not limit the present invention.

[0012] Furthermore, as shown in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, the planar antenna layout structure 2 may include an inward-curving antenna structure 21 (or an inward-curving electrode structure) and an outward-curving antenna structure 22 (or an outward-curving electrode structure). Also, the inward-curving antenna structure 21 and the outward-curving antenna structure 22 may be installed on the top of the antenna layout support structure 1 so as to be on the same plane, and the inward-curving antenna structure 21 may be surrounded by the outward-curving antenna structure 22. In this way, advantages such as volume reduction, weight reduction, and improved antenna signal transmission performance (or improved antenna operation characteristics) of the top-cover type patch antenna module C can be achieved. Moreover, a surrounding antenna-free region R (i.e., a region without radiating structures or electrode structures) may be formed between the inward-curving antenna structure 21 and the outward-curving antenna structure 22, separating the two from each other, and the upper surface of the antenna layout support structure 1 may be partially exposed. For example, the surrounding antenna-free region R has at least one linear clearance region R11 (explained using the example of multiple linear clearance regions R11 shown in Figure 1) and at least one aperture-shaped clearance region R12 connecting two opposing ends of the linear clearance region R11 (for example, the aperture-shaped clearance region R12 may be offset toward the center or closer to the center, thus allowing the aperture-shaped clearance region R12 to be separated from the linear clearance region R11), and the diameter of the aperture-shaped clearance region R12 may be greater than the width of the linear clearance region R11. In this way, the present invention allows the antenna characteristics of the top-cover type patch antenna module C to be adjusted by the arrangement layout of at least one linear clearance region R11 and at least one aperture-shaped clearance region R12 of the surrounding antenna-free region R. However, the example given above is only one of the feasible embodiments and does not limit the present invention.

[0013] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 1, the inward-facing antenna structure 21 may be positioned to apply to a first antenna operating frequency band (or the antenna operating frequency band of the first antenna), and the outward-facing antenna structure 22 may be positioned to apply to a second antenna operating frequency band (or the antenna operating frequency band of the second antenna), and furthermore, the first antenna operating frequency band may be larger than the second antenna operating frequency band. For example, the inward-facing antenna structure 21 and the outward-facing antenna structure 22 can be applied to receiving signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS), and therefore the top-cover type patch antenna module C can be used as a GPS antenna. However, the example given above is only one of the feasible embodiments and does not limit the present invention.

[0014] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the top-cover type patch antenna module C further includes a bottom-end ground structure 5 (or bottom electrode structure) and a first signal feed structure 6. More specifically, the bottom-end ground structure 5 may be installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure 1, and the first signal feed structure 6 may be installed on the antenna layout support structure 1 while penetrating the antenna layout support structure 1. The first signal feed structure 6 is located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure 21 and the outer-circumferential antenna structure 22, and is separated from the bottom-end ground structure 5. In addition, a part of the first signal feed structure 6 is embedded inside the first through-channel 101 of the antenna layout support structure 1, and another part of the first signal feed structure 6 is exposed outside the first through-channel 101 of the antenna layout support structure 1.

[0015] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the first through-channel 101 of the antenna layout support structure 1 may have a first top-end through-hole portion 1011 and a first bottom-end through-hole portion 1012 that leads to the first top-end through-hole portion 1011, with the diameter of the first top-end through-hole portion 1011 being larger than the diameter of the first bottom-end through-hole portion 1012. The first signal feed structure 6 has a first top-end position limiting portion 61 (or a first top-end cap portion), a first embedded extension portion 62 connected to the first top-end position limiting portion 61, and a first bottom-end exposed portion 63 connected to the first embedded extension portion 62. Furthermore, the first top end position limiting portion 61 may be installed within the first top end through-hole portion 1011, the first embedded extension portion 62 may be installed inside the first bottom end through-hole portion 1012, and the first bottom end exposed portion 63 may be exposed to the outside of the first bottom end through-hole portion 1012 (or the first bottom end exposed portion 63 may be exposed and protruding from the bottom surface of the antenna layout support structure 1).

[0016] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 2, the first vertical distance between the first top end position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 and the inner-loop antenna structure 21 or the outer-loop antenna structure 22 may be greater than the first horizontal distance between the first top end position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 and the inner-loop antenna structure 21 or the outer-loop antenna structure 22. That is, the first top end position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 is driven (or embedded) into the first top end through-hole portion 1011 of the first through channel 101, and may be separated from the inner-loop antenna structure 21 or the outer-loop antenna structure 22 by a predetermined distance (to achieve impedance matching). Therefore, in the horizontal direction, the inner-loop antenna structure 21 and the outer-loop antenna structure 22 do not need to be far away from the first through channel 101 (that is, the first horizontal distance between the first top end position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 and the inner-loop antenna structure 21 or the outer-loop antenna structure 22 can be reduced), and in this way, the horizontal area (or horizontal extension area) of the inner-loop antenna structure 21 and the outer-loop antenna structure 22 can be increased. In addition, according to the present invention, the first top end position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 is driven (or embedded) to different depths in the first top end through-hole portion 1011 of the first through channel 101, so that the impedance matching of the top cover type patch antenna module C can be adjusted.

[0017] Furthermore, as shown in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, the antenna positioning structure 3 can be positioned to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure 2, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 can partially cover (or cover in a non-contact manner) the planar antenna layout structure 2. Moreover, the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 can be positioned on the planar antenna layout structure 2 by the antenna positioning structure 3. The antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 may include an inner structure 41 (or a first continuous surrounding plate) installed on the antenna positioning structure 3, and an outer structure 42 (or a second continuous surrounding plate) connected to the inner structure 41 in a surrounding manner and separated from the antenna positioning structure 3. For example, the antenna positioning structure 3 may be composed of a tin-containing material layer, a conductive adhesive layer (or an insulating adhesive layer), or a material layer having any viscosity (or the antenna positioning structure 3 may be composed of a conductive adhesive layer 30 located between the inner structure 41 and the outer antenna structure 22). The antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 may be positioned as a top metal cover plate located at the very top of the top cover type patch antenna module C. Furthermore, the thickness of the planar antenna layout structure 2 may be in the range of 5 μm to 20 μm (for example, any positive integer within the range of 5 μm to 20 μm), the thickness of the antenna application positioning structure 3 may be in the range of 50 μm to 200 μm (for example, any positive integer within the range of 50 μm to 200 μm), and the thickness of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 may be in the range of 200 μm to 400 μm (for example, any positive integer within the range of 200 μm to 400 μm). However, the examples given above are merely feasible embodiments and do not limit the present invention.

[0018] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 2, when the inner surrounding structure 41 of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 is vertically projected, it can be completely located on the antenna application positioning structure 3 and the planar antenna layout structure 2, and can completely cover the bottom end of the inner surrounding structure 41 of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4. In addition, the outer surrounding structure 42 of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 is not located on the antenna application positioning structure 3 and the planar antenna layout structure 2 at all (or for the most part), so that the bottom end of the outer surrounding structure 42 of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 can be completely exposed to the outside without being covered at all (or in other words, the bottom end of the outer surrounding structure 42 of the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 does not make contact with the antenna application positioning structure 3 at all).

[0019] It should be noted that, as shown in conjunction with Figures 3 and 4, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided in the first embodiment of the present invention can also be used by replacing it with another antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure). Furthermore, the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 may further include a plurality of outwardly extending structures 43 that extend outward from the outer structure 42 and are separated from each other from the antenna application positioning structure 3. For example, the plurality of outwardly extending structures 43 may each be installed at a plurality of bends in the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 and be installed symmetrically with respect to each other, and each outwardly extending structure 43 may include a horizontally extending section 431 that extends horizontally outward from the outer structure 42 and two vertically extending sections 432 that extend vertically downward from the horizontally extending section 431 (the two vertically extending sections 432 may be installed symmetrically with respect to each other). Furthermore, the height of each vertical extension section 432 of each external extension structure 43 may be less than the height of the antenna layout support structure 1, so that each vertical extension section 432 of each external extension structure 43 can exhibit a floating state, thereby avoiding contact with the circuit board P. In addition, each horizontal extension section 431 of each external extension structure 43 may have a horizontal main extension section 4311 that connects to the corner portion of the outer structure 42, and two horizontal auxiliary extension sections 4312 that extend and protrude from two side ends located opposite the horizontal main extension section 4311, and the two vertical extension sections 432 of each external extension structure 43 each extend vertically downward and protrude from the two horizontal auxiliary extension sections 4312 of the corresponding horizontal extension section 431. However, the examples given above are only one of the feasible embodiments and do not limit the present invention.

[0020] [Second Example] As shown in Figures 5 to 7, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the second embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure), a bottom-end ground structure 5, a first signal feed structure 6, and a second signal feed structure 7. As can be seen by comparing Figure 5 and Figure 3, the most important difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment of the present invention is that the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the second embodiment further includes a second signal feed structure 7, and thus the top-cover type patch antenna module C can achieve dual-frequency circular polarization characteristics (which may be left-hand circular polarization characteristics or right-hand circular polarization characteristics) by the combination of the first signal feed structure 6 and the second signal feed structure 7.

[0021] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 5, 6, and 7, the second signal feed structure 7 may be installed on the antenna layout support structure 1 and may penetrate the antenna layout support structure 1, and the second signal feed structure 7 may be located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure 21 and the outer-circumferential antenna structure 22 and separated from the bottom-end ground structure 5. Also, the antenna layout support structure 1 may have a second through-channel 102, and a part of the second signal feed structure 7 may be embedded inside the second through-channel 102 of the antenna layout support structure 1, while another part of the second signal feed structure 7 may be exposed outside the second through-channel 102 of the antenna layout support structure 1. It should be noted that the first signal feed structure 6 and the second signal feed structure 7 may be arranged and installed at a 90-degree or approximately 90-degree angle with respect to the central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure 1.

[0022] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the second through-channel 102 of the antenna layout support structure 1 may have a second top through-hole portion 1021 and a second bottom through-hole portion 1022 that leads to the second top through-hole portion 1021, and the diameter of the second top through-hole portion 1021 may be larger than the diameter of the second bottom through-hole portion 1022. The second signal feed structure 7 may have a second top position limiting portion 71 (or a second top cap portion), a second embedded extension portion 72 connected to the second top position limiting portion 71, and a second bottom exposed portion 73 connected to the second embedded extension portion 72. Furthermore, the second top-end position limiting portion 71 may be installed inside the second top-end through-hole portion 1021, the second embedded extension portion 72 may be installed inside the second bottom-end through-hole portion 1022, and the second bottom-end exposed portion 73 may be exposed to the outside of the second bottom-end through-hole portion 1022 (or the second bottom-end exposed portion 73 may be exposed and protruding from the bottom surface of the antenna layout support structure 1).

[0023] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 7, the second vertical distance between the second apex position limiting portion 71 of the second signal feed structure 7 and the inward-curving antenna structure 21 or the outward-curving antenna structure 22 may be greater than the second horizontal distance between the second apex position limiting portion 71 of the second signal feed structure 7 and the inward-curving antenna structure 21 or the outward-curving antenna structure 22. In other words, the second apex position limiting portion 71 of the second signal feed structure 7 is driven (or embedded) into the second apex through-hole portion 1021 of the second through-channel 102, and may be located at a predetermined distance from the inward-curving antenna structure 21 or the outward-curving antenna structure 22 (in order to achieve impedance matching). Therefore, the inward-curving antenna structure 21 and the outward-curving antenna structure 22 do not need to be located very far from the second through-channel 102 in the horizontal direction (i.e., the second horizontal distance between the second apex position limiting portion 71 of the second signal feed structure 7 and the inward-curving antenna structure 21 or the outward-curving antenna structure 22 can be reduced), and thus the horizontal area (or horizontal extension area) of the inward-curving antenna structure 21 and the outward-curving antenna structure 22 can be increased.

[0024] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 5, the surrounding antenna-free region R can have a plurality of linear clearance regions R11 and a plurality of aperture-shaped clearance regions R12, where each aperture-shaped clearance region R12 is connected between two adjacent linear clearance regions R11, and the diameter of the aperture-shaped clearance region R12 may be larger than the width of the linear clearance region R11. Thus, the present invention allows for adjustment of the antenna characteristics of the top-cover type patch antenna module C by the arrangement layout of the plurality of linear clearance regions R11 and the plurality of aperture-shaped clearance regions R12 in the surrounding antenna-free region R.

[0025] It should be noted that, by designing such that "the first apex position limiting portion 61 of the first signal feed structure 6 is driven to different depths within the first apex through-hole portion 1011 of the first through-channel 101," and "the second apex position limiting portion 71 of the second signal feed structure 7 is driven to different depths within the second apex through-hole portion 1021 of the second through-channel 102," the present invention can adjust the impedance matching of the top cover type patch antenna module C. Furthermore, by designing multiple aperture-shaped clearance regions R12, the asymmetry of the electrode surfaces caused by the first through-channel 101 and the second through-channel 102 is compensated for, thereby enabling the top cover type patch antenna module C to achieve low axial ratio characteristics.

[0026] [Third embodiment] Referring to Figure 8, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided in the third embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure), a bottom-end ground structure 5, a first signal feed structure 6, and a second signal feed structure 7. As can be seen by comparing Figure 8 and Figure 6, the most important difference between the third embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention is that in the third embodiment, the antenna layout support structure 1 may be arranged as a stacked support substrate assembly.

[0027] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, when the antenna layout support structure 1 is configured as a laminated support substrate assembly, the laminated support substrate assembly may include at least a first insulating support substrate 11, a second insulating support substrate 12, and an insulating substrate adhesive layer 13 connecting the first insulating support substrate 11 and the second insulating support substrate 12. Also, since the second insulating support substrate 12 is laminated on the first insulating support substrate 11 via the insulating substrate adhesive layer 13, the outer surface of the first insulating support substrate 11 is exposed to the outside of the second insulating support substrate 12. In other words, depending on different usage requirements, the antenna layout support structure 1 can be configured as an integrally molded single insulating support substrate (as shown in the first and second embodiments), or as a laminated support substrate assembly in which at least the first insulating support substrate 11 and the second insulating support substrate 12 are laminated (as shown in the third embodiment).

[0028] [Fourth embodiment] Referring to Figure 9, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure), a bottom-end ground structure 5, a first signal feed structure 6, and a second signal feed structure 7. As can be seen by comparing Figure 9 and Figure 6, the most important difference between the fourth embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention is that in the fourth embodiment, the antenna layout support structure 1 can be configured as a stacked support substrate assembly.

[0029] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, when the antenna layout support structure 1 is configured as a laminated support substrate assembly, the laminated support substrate assembly includes a first insulating support substrate 11, a second insulating support substrate 12, and an insulating substrate adhesive layer 13 connecting the first insulating support substrate 11 and the second insulating support substrate 12. Also, since the second insulating support substrate 12 can cover the first insulating support substrate 11 via the insulating substrate adhesive layer 13, the outer surface of the first insulating support substrate 11 is covered by the second insulating support substrate 12. In other words, depending on different usage requirements, the antenna layout support structure 1 can be configured as a single, integrally molded insulating support substrate (as shown in the first and second embodiments), or as a laminated support substrate assembly formed by stacking at least the first insulating support substrate 11 and the second insulating support substrate 12 (as shown in the fourth embodiment).

[0030] [Fifth Example] As shown in Figure 10, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure), a bottom-end ground structure 5, a first signal feed structure 6, and a second signal feed structure 7. As can be seen by comparing Figure 10 and Figure 5, the most important difference between the fifth embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention is that in the fifth embodiment, the bottom-end ground structure 5 has a horizontally extending structural layer 51 installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure 1, and a plurality of vertically extending structural layers 52 extending vertically from the horizontally extending structural layer 51 to the outer surface of the antenna layout support structure 1. Thus, the present invention can adjust the antenna characteristics of the top-cover type patch antenna module C by the arrangement layout of the plurality of vertically extending structural layers 52 of the bottom-end ground structure 5.

[0031] [Sixth Embodiment] As shown in Figure 11, the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the sixth embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna layout support structure 1, a planar antenna layout structure 2, an antenna application positioning structure 3, an antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 (or a second antenna frequency adjustment structure), a bottom-end ground structure 5, a first signal feed structure 6, and a second signal feed structure 7. As can be seen by comparing Figure 11 and Figure 6, the most important difference between the sixth embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention is that the top-cover type patch antenna module C provided by the sixth embodiment further includes a structural reinforcement support member S, which can penetrate the antenna layout support structure 1 but does not come into contact with the inner-circumferential antenna structure 21 and the outer-circumferential antenna structure 22.

[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11, the structural reinforcement support member S has a top-end position limiting portion S11, an embedded extension portion S12 connected to the top-end position limiting portion S11, and a bottom-end exposed portion S13 connected to the embedded extension portion S12. The top-end position limiting portion S11 may be exposed on the top end of the antenna layout support structure 1, the embedded extension portion S12 may be embedded inside the antenna layout support structure 1, and the bottom-end exposed portion S13 may be exposed and protruding from the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure 1. It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 11, when the top-cover type patch antenna module C is placed on the circuit board P, the structural reinforcement support member S can be positioned to be fixed to or connected to the circuit board P, thereby increasing the structural stability of the installation of the top-cover type patch antenna module C on the circuit board P.

[0033] [Seventh Embodiment] Referring to Figure 12, a mobile electronic device M provided in the seventh embodiment of the present invention (for example, any means of transportation such as a motorcycle, automobile, airplane, ship, or any type of mobile vehicle) is shown, and the mobile electronic device M can use any one of the top cover type patch antenna modules C provided in the first to sixth embodiments of the present invention. [Industrial applicability]

[0034] [Beneficial effects of the examples] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the top cover type patch antenna module C and mobile electronic device M provided by the present invention can be configured such that the planar antenna layout structure 2 is installed on the antenna layout support structure 1 so as to be coplanar, the antenna application positioning structure 3 is positioned so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure 2, the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 is positioned so as to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure 2, the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure 2 by the antenna application positioning structure 3, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure 4 includes an inner structure 41 installed on the antenna application positioning structure 3 and an outer structure 42 that surrounds the inner structure 41 and is separated from the antenna application positioning structure 3, thereby allowing the inner antenna structure 21 of the planar antenna layout structure 2 to be applied to a first antenna operating frequency band, while the outer antenna structure 22 of the planar antenna layout structure 2 is applied to a second antenna operating frequency band.

[0035] The information disclosed herein represents only preferred and feasible embodiments of the present invention, and the claims of the present invention are not limited thereto. Therefore, all equivalent technical modifications made using the description and drawings of the present invention are included within the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0036] M Mobile electronic equipment C Top-cover type patch antenna module 1. Antenna layout support structure 101 First through channel 1011 First apex through-hole section 1012 First bottom end through-hole section 102 Second through channel 1021 Second apex through-hole section 1022 Second bottom end through-hole section 11. First insulating support board 12. Second insulating support board 13. Insulating substrate adhesive layer 2 Planar antenna layout structure 21. Inward-curving antenna structure 22 Outer-mounted antenna structure 3 Antenna application positioning structure 30 Conductive adhesive layer 4. Antenna frequency adjustment structure 41 Internal Structure 42 Exterior Structure 43 Extended structure 431 Horizontal extension section 4311 Horizontal main extension 4312 Horizontal auxiliary extension section 432 Vertical extension section 5. Bottom-end grounding structure 51 horizontally stretched structural layer 52 vertically stretched structural layers 6. First signal feed structure 61 First apex position limiting section 62 First embedded extension 63 First exposed bottom end 7. Second signal feed structure 71 Second apex position limiting section 72 Second embedded extension 73 Second bottom end exposed portion S Structural reinforcement support member S11 Top position limiter S12 Embedded extension S13 Bottom exposed part R surrounding antenna-free region R11 Linear clearance area R12 Open-shaped clearance area P Circuit Board

Claims

1. Antenna layout support structure, A planar antenna layout structure installed on the aforementioned antenna layout support structure, An antenna positioning structure installed on the aforementioned planar antenna layout structure, The antenna frequency adjustment structure is installed on the aforementioned antenna positioning structure, The aforementioned planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure so as to be on the same plane. The antenna positioning structure is arranged to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is arranged to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure by the antenna application positioning structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is a top-cover type patch antenna module that includes an inner structure installed on the antenna application positioning structure and an outer structure connected to the inner structure in a surrounding manner and separated from the antenna application positioning structure.

2. When the inner structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is projected vertically, it is positioned entirely on the antenna application positioning structure and the planar antenna layout structure, and the bottom end of the inner structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is completely covered. When the outer structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is projected vertically, it does not position itself on the antenna application positioning structure or the planar antenna layout structure, and the bottom end of the outer structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is completely exposed to the outside without being covered. The antenna frequency adjustment structure further includes a plurality of outwardly extending structures that extend outward and protrude from the outer structure and are separated from the antenna application positioning structure. Each of the aforementioned outward-extending structures includes a horizontally extending section that protrudes horizontally outward from the outer structure, and two vertically extending sections that protrude vertically downward from the horizontally extending section. Because the height of each vertical extension section of each of the external extension structures is smaller than the height of the antenna layout support structure, each vertical extension section of each of the external extension structures exhibits a floating state. The antenna application positioning structure is configured as a conductive adhesive layer located between the inner structure and the planar antenna layout structure, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure is configured as a top metal cover plate located at the very top of the top cover type patch antenna module. The top cover type patch antenna module according to claim 1, wherein each of the horizontal extension sections of the outer extension structure has a horizontal main extension that connects to a bend in the outer structure and two horizontal auxiliary extensions that extend and protrude from two side ends located opposite to the horizontal main extension, and each of the two vertical extension sections of the outer extension structure extends vertically downward and protrudes from the two horizontal auxiliary extensions of the corresponding horizontal extension section.

3. The planar antenna layout structure includes an inward-facing antenna structure and an outward-facing antenna structure, the inward-facing antenna structure and the outward-facing antenna structure are installed on the top end of the antenna layout support structure so as to be on the same plane, and the inward-facing antenna structure is surrounded by the outward-facing antenna structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a bottom-end ground structure, the bottom-end ground structure being installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a first signal feed structure, the first signal feed structure is mounted on the antenna layout support structure and penetrates the antenna layout support structure, the first signal feed structure is located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure and the outer-circumferential antenna structure and is separated from the bottom-end ground structure. A surrounding antenna-free region is formed between the inward-rotating antenna structure and the outward-rotating antenna structure, separating the two structures while partially exposing the upper surface of the antenna layout support structure. The antenna layout support structure has a first through channel, a portion of the first signal feed structure is embedded inside the first through channel of the antenna layout support structure, and another portion of the first signal feed structure is exposed outside the first through channel of the antenna layout support structure. The top-cover type patch antenna module according to claim 1, wherein the inner-circumference antenna structure is configured to be applied to a first antenna operating frequency band, and the outer-circumference antenna structure is configured to be applied to a second antenna operating frequency band, and the first antenna operating frequency band is larger than the second antenna operating frequency band.

4. The antenna layout support structure is arranged as a single, integrally molded insulating support substrate or as a laminated support substrate assembly formed by overlapping at least two insulating support substrates. When the antenna layout support structure is configured as the laminated support substrate assembly, the laminated support substrate assembly includes a first insulating support substrate, a second insulating support substrate, and an insulating substrate adhesive layer connecting the first insulating support substrate and the second insulating support substrate, wherein the outer surface of the first insulating support substrate is exposed to the outside of the second insulating support substrate or is covered by the second insulating support substrate. The central through-hole portion of the aforementioned antenna layout support structure is arranged to be either a solid or hollow portion. The surrounding antenna-free region comprises at least one linear clearance region and at least one open clearance region connected to the at least one linear clearance region, wherein the diameter of the at least one open clearance region is greater than the width of the at least one linear clearance region. The bottom-end grounding structure comprises a horizontally extending structural layer installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure, and a plurality of vertically extending structural layers extending vertically from the horizontally extending structural layer to the outer surface of the antenna layout support structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a structural reinforcement support member, the structural reinforcement support member penetrating the antenna layout support structure, the structural reinforcement support member further including a top position limiting portion exposed on the top end of the antenna layout support structure, an embedded extension portion connected to the top position limiting portion and embedded inside the antenna layout support structure, and a bottom end exposed portion connected to the embedded extension portion and exposed and protruding from the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure. The top cover type patch antenna module according to claim 3, wherein when the top cover type patch antenna module is placed on a circuit board, the structural reinforcing support member is positioned to connect with the circuit board, thereby increasing the structural stability of the top cover type patch antenna module when it is installed on the circuit board.

5. The first through-channel of the antenna layout support structure has a first top through-hole portion and a first bottom through-hole portion that is connected to the first top through-hole portion, wherein the diameter of the first top through-hole portion is larger than the diameter of the first bottom through-hole portion. The first signal feed structure includes a first top position limiting portion installed inside the first top through-hole portion, a first embedded extension portion connected to the first top position limiting portion and installed inside the first bottom through-hole portion, and a first bottom exposed portion connected to the first embedded extension portion and exposed to the outside of the first bottom through-hole portion, wherein the first vertical distance between the first top position limiting portion of the first signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure is greater than the first horizontal distance between the first top position limiting portion of the first signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a second signal feed structure, the second signal feed structure is mounted on the antenna layout support structure and penetrates the antenna layout support structure, the second signal feed structure is located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure and the outer-circumferential antenna structure and is separated from the bottom-end ground structure. The antenna layout support structure has a second through channel, a portion of the second signal feed structure is embedded inside the second through channel of the antenna layout support structure, and the other portion of the second signal feed structure is exposed outside the second through channel of the antenna layout support structure. The second through-channel of the antenna layout support structure has a second top through-hole portion and a second bottom through-hole portion that is connected to the second top through-hole portion, wherein the diameter of the second top through-hole portion is larger than the diameter of the second bottom through-hole portion. The second signal feed structure includes a second top position limiting portion installed inside the second top through-hole portion, a second embedded extension portion connected to the second top position limiting portion and installed inside the second bottom through-hole portion, and a second bottom exposed portion connected to the second embedded extension portion and exposed to the outside of the second bottom through-hole portion, wherein the second vertical distance between the second top position limiting portion of the second signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure is greater than the second horizontal distance between the second top position limiting portion of the second signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure. The top cover type patch antenna module according to claim 3, wherein the first signal feed structure and the second signal feed structure are arranged and installed at a 90-degree angle to the central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure.

6. A mobile electronic device using a top-cover type patch antenna module, wherein the top-cover type patch antenna module is Antenna layout support structure, A planar antenna layout structure installed on the aforementioned antenna layout support structure, An antenna positioning structure installed on the aforementioned planar antenna layout structure, The antenna frequency adjustment structure is installed on the aforementioned antenna positioning structure, The aforementioned planar antenna layout structure is installed on the antenna layout support structure so as to be on the same plane. The antenna positioning structure is arranged to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is arranged to partially cover the planar antenna layout structure. The antenna frequency adjustment structure is positioned on the planar antenna layout structure by the antenna application positioning structure. The mobile electronic device is characterized in that the antenna frequency adjustment structure includes an inner structure installed on the antenna application positioning structure and an outer structure connected to the inner structure in a surrounding manner and separated from the antenna application positioning structure.

7. When the inner structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is projected vertically, it is positioned entirely on the antenna application positioning structure and the planar antenna layout structure, and the bottom end of the inner structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is completely covered. When the outer structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is projected vertically, it does not position itself on the antenna application positioning structure or the planar antenna layout structure, and the bottom end of the outer structure of the antenna frequency adjustment structure is completely exposed to the outside without being covered. The antenna frequency adjustment structure further includes a plurality of outwardly extending structures that extend outward and protrude from the outer structure and are separated from the antenna application positioning structure. Each of the aforementioned outward-extending structures includes a horizontally extending section that protrudes horizontally outward from the outer structure, and two vertically extending sections that protrude vertically downward from the horizontally extending section. Because the height of each vertical extension section of each of the external extension structures is smaller than the height of the antenna layout support structure, each vertical extension section of each of the external extension structures exhibits a floating state. The antenna application positioning structure is configured as a conductive adhesive layer located between the inner structure and the planar antenna layout structure, and the antenna frequency adjustment structure is configured as a top metal cover plate located at the very top of the top cover type patch antenna module. The mobile electronic device according to claim 6, wherein each of the outward-extending structures has a horizontal extension section that connects to a corner portion of the outward-extending structure and two horizontal auxiliary extension sections that extend and protrude from two side ends located opposite to the horizontal main extension section, and each of the two vertical extension sections of each outward-extending structure extends and protrudes vertically downward from the two horizontal auxiliary extension sections of the corresponding horizontal extension section.

8. The planar antenna layout structure includes an inward-facing antenna structure and an outward-facing antenna structure, the inward-facing antenna structure and the outward-facing antenna structure are installed on the top end of the antenna layout support structure so as to be on the same plane, and the inward-facing antenna structure is surrounded by the outward-facing antenna structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a bottom-end ground structure, the bottom-end ground structure being installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a first signal feed structure, the first signal feed structure is mounted on the antenna layout support structure and penetrates the antenna layout support structure, the first signal feed structure is located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure and the outer-circumferential antenna structure and is separated from the bottom-end ground structure. A surrounding antenna-free region is formed between the inward-rotating antenna structure and the outward-rotating antenna structure, separating the two structures while partially exposing the upper surface of the antenna layout support structure. The antenna layout support structure has a first through channel, a portion of the first signal feed structure is embedded inside the first through channel of the antenna layout support structure, and another portion of the first signal feed structure is exposed outside the first through channel of the antenna layout support structure. The mobile electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the inward-facing antenna structure is configured to be applied to a first antenna operating frequency band, and the outward-facing antenna structure is configured to be applied to a second antenna operating frequency band, and the first antenna operating frequency band is larger than the second antenna operating frequency band.

9. The antenna layout support structure is arranged as a single, integrally molded insulating support substrate or as a laminated support substrate assembly formed by overlapping at least two insulating support substrates. When the antenna layout support structure is configured as the laminated support substrate assembly, the laminated support substrate assembly includes a first insulating support substrate, a second insulating support substrate, and an insulating substrate adhesive layer connecting the first insulating support substrate and the second insulating support substrate, wherein the outer surface of the first insulating support substrate is exposed to the outside of the second insulating support substrate or is covered by the second insulating support substrate. The central through-hole portion of the aforementioned antenna layout support structure is arranged to be either a solid or hollow portion. The surrounding antenna-free region comprises at least one linear clearance region and at least one open clearance region connected to the at least one linear clearance region, wherein the diameter of the at least one open clearance region is greater than the width of the at least one linear clearance region. The bottom-end grounding structure comprises a horizontally extending structural layer installed on the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure, and a plurality of vertically extending structural layers extending vertically from the horizontally extending structural layer to the outer surface of the antenna layout support structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a structural reinforcement support member, the structural reinforcement support member penetrating the antenna layout support structure, the structural reinforcement support member further including a top position limiting portion exposed on the top end of the antenna layout support structure, an embedded extension portion connected to the top position limiting portion and embedded inside the antenna layout support structure, and a bottom end exposed portion connected to the embedded extension portion and exposed and protruding from the bottom end of the antenna layout support structure. The mobile electronic device according to claim 8, wherein when the top cover type patch antenna module is placed on the circuit board, the structural reinforcing support member is positioned to connect with the circuit board, thereby increasing the structural stability of the top cover type patch antenna module when it is installed on the circuit board.

10. The first through-channel of the antenna layout support structure has a first top through-hole portion and a first bottom through-hole portion that is connected to the first top through-hole portion, wherein the diameter of the first top through-hole portion is larger than the diameter of the first bottom through-hole portion. The first signal feed structure includes a first top position limiting portion installed inside the first top through-hole portion, a first embedded extension portion connected to the first top position limiting portion and installed inside the first bottom through-hole portion, and a first bottom exposed portion connected to the first embedded extension portion and exposed to the outside of the first bottom through-hole portion, wherein the first vertical distance between the first top position limiting portion of the first signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure is greater than the first horizontal distance between the first top position limiting portion of the first signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure. The top cover type patch antenna module further includes a second signal feed structure, the second signal feed structure is mounted on the antenna layout support structure and penetrates the antenna layout support structure, the second signal feed structure is located between the inner-circumferential antenna structure and the outer-circumferential antenna structure and is separated from the bottom-end ground structure. The antenna layout support structure has a second through channel, a portion of the second signal feed structure is embedded inside the second through channel of the antenna layout support structure, and the other portion of the second signal feed structure is exposed outside the second through channel of the antenna layout support structure. The second through-channel of the antenna layout support structure has a second top through-hole portion and a second bottom through-hole portion that is connected to the second top through-hole portion, wherein the diameter of the second top through-hole portion is larger than the diameter of the second bottom through-hole portion. The second signal feed structure includes a second top position limiting portion installed inside the second top through-hole portion, a second embedded extension portion connected to the second top position limiting portion and installed inside the second bottom through-hole portion, and a second bottom exposed portion connected to the second embedded extension portion and exposed to the outside of the second bottom through-hole portion, wherein the second vertical distance between the second top position limiting portion of the second signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure is greater than the second horizontal distance between the second top position limiting portion of the second signal feed structure and the inward-rotating antenna structure or the outward-rotating antenna structure. The mobile electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the first signal feed structure and the second signal feed structure are installed in an arrangement such that they form a 90-degree angle with respect to the central through-hole portion of the antenna layout support structure.

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