Electronic device including antenna

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery, wherein the antenna structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board, a first resin member disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board, a buffer member disposed in a first region of the first resin member, a support plate disposed in a second region of the first resin member, and a second resin member disposed in a third region of the first resin member, wherein the buffer member and the support plate are connected, and the second resin member is configured to be surrounded by the support plate.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including an antenna. Background Technology

[0002] Due to advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the dissemination and use of various electronic devices are increasing rapidly. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable communication while on the go. Furthermore, electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As the integration density of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, a variety of functions can now be integrated into a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, not only communication functions but also entertainment functions like games, multimedia functions such as music and video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and functions for schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are being miniaturized to allow users to carry them conveniently. [Prior Art] Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2021-0000999 (Jan. 06, 2021) The problem to be solved

[0003] Electronic devices with communication functions, such as portable terminals, are becoming smaller and lighter to maximize user portability and convenience, and components are being integrated into increasingly smaller spaces for high performance. Electronic devices (e.g., laptops) provide information to the user using a display when unfolded, and can be closed for portability when the device is not in use.

[0004] Miniaturized and lightweight integrated components within electronic devices may be damaged if subjected to strong external pressure or impact. For example, if strong external pressure or impact is applied to an electronic device, the antenna module may collide with the battery, potentially causing damage to both the battery and the antenna module.

[0005] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electric device including an antenna module having a configuration that prevents the battery and the antenna module from being damaged when the battery and the antenna module collide can be provided.

[0006] However, the problems intended to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. means of solving the problem

[0007] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery, wherein the antenna structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board, a first resin member disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board, a buffer member disposed in a first region of the first resin member, a support plate disposed in a second region of the first resin member, and a second resin member disposed in a third region of the first resin member, wherein the buffer member and the support plate are connected, and the second resin member is configured to be surrounded by the support plate.

[0008] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery, wherein the antenna structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board and a first resin member disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board, a second resin member disposed in a first region of the first resin member, and a third resin member disposed in a second region of the first resin member, wherein the second resin member and the third resin member are configured to be connected. Effects of the invention

[0009] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an antenna module having a configuration that prevents the battery and the antenna module from being damaged when the battery and the antenna module collide can be provided.

[0010] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes an antenna module having a configuration that prevents damage to the battery and antenna module within the electronic device when the electronic device receives an external shock.

[0011] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an electronic device viewed from the front according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4a is a schematic diagram of an antenna module included in an electronic device, viewed from above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4b is an exploded perspective view of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the hook connection between an antenna module and another component (501) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6a is a schematic diagram of an antenna module included in an electronic device, viewed from above, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is an exploded perspective view of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments. Various embodiments of this document may be described below with reference to the attached drawings. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0014] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0015] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0016] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0017] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0018] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0019] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0020] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0021] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0022] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0023] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0024] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0025] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0026] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0027] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0028] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0029] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0030] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0031] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0032] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0033] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0034] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0035] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0036] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (202) and a display (204). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be a laptop computer, a notebook computer, or a portable terminal. The configuration of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be all or part identical to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0037] According to various embodiments, the housing (202) may form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device (200) or support a part of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a display (204)). For example, the housing (202) may accommodate at least one of a display (204), an input device (206), or a touch pad (208).

[0038] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be open or closed. For example, the housing (202) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one hinge module (230) connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0039] According to various embodiments, the housing (202) may be formed of a metal or non-metal material having a selected size of rigidity. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device (200) formed of the metal material may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (not shown). For example, the housing (202) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a capacitive component.

[0040] According to various embodiments, the display (204) may be a flexible display in which at least some area can be deformed into a flat and / or curved surface. For example, the display (220) may be a foldable or rollable display. The configuration of the display (204) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the display module (160) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be placed within a second housing (220). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0041] According to various embodiments, the display (204) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an input device (206) capable of detecting user input (e.g., pressure). According to one embodiment, the input device (206) may be placed in a first housing (210). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is closed, at least a portion of the input device (206) may face at least a portion of the display (204). The configuration of the input device (206) of FIG. 2 may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1. For example, the input device (206) may be a keyboard.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a touch pad (208) configured to detect or receive user input. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a capacitive touch sensor, a touch sensor based on resistive sensing, a light touch sensor, or a surface acoustic touch sensor. For example, the touch pad (208) detects current, pressure, light, and / or vibration resulting from an input applied by a user to the touch pad (208), and the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad (208) may determine the user input based on changes in the detected current, pressure, light, and / or vibration.

[0044] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (202) and a display (204). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be a laptop computer, a notebook computer, or a portable terminal. The configuration of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be all or part identical to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0045] According to various embodiments, the housing (202) may form at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device (200) or support a part of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a display (204)). For example, the housing (202) may accommodate at least one of a display (204), an input device (206), or a touch pad (208).

[0046] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be open or closed. For example, the housing (202) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one hinge module (230) connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0047] According to various embodiments, the housing (202) may be formed of a metal or non-metal material having a selected size of rigidity. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device (200) formed of the metal material may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (not shown). For example, the housing (202) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a capacitive component.

[0048] According to various embodiments, the display (204) may be a flexible display in which at least some area can be deformed into a flat and / or curved surface. For example, the display (220) may be a foldable or rollable display. The configuration of the display (204) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the display module (160) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be placed within a second housing (220). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0049] According to various embodiments, the display (204) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an input device (206) capable of detecting user input (e.g., pressure). According to one embodiment, the input device (206) may be placed in a first housing (210). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is closed, at least a portion of the input device (206) may face at least a portion of the display (204). The configuration of the input device (206) of FIG. 2 may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1. For example, the input device (206) may be a keyboard.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a touch pad (208) configured to detect or receive user input. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a capacitive touch sensor, a touch sensor based on resistive sensing, a light touch sensor, or a surface acoustic touch sensor. For example, the touch pad (208) detects current, pressure, light, and / or vibration resulting from an input applied by a user to the touch pad (208), and the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad (208) may determine the user input based on changes in the detected current, pressure, light, and / or vibration.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the processor (120) and / or touch pad (208) can determine the user's input location (e.g., XY coordinates). According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect pressure on the touch pad (208). For example, the touch pad (208) can detect force in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) using a switch member (not shown) and at least one force sensor (not shown). According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect an external object (e.g., user's finger or stylus) when the external object comes into direct contact with or is in close proximity to the surface of the touch pad (208).

[0053] According to various embodiments, the touch pad (208) may be accommodated in the housing (202). For example, the touch pad (208) may be connected to the first housing (210), and at least a portion may be exposed to the outside of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may be adjacent to the input device (206). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is closed, at least a portion of the touch pad (208) may face the display (204). The configuration of the touch pad (208) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1.

[0054] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device viewed from the front, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (300) may include a first housing (301), a battery (302), an antenna module (303), a touchpad module (304), a keyboard module (305), and a second housing (305). The configuration of the first housing (301), the second housing (305), and the touchpad module (304) of FIG. 3 may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the first housing (210), the second housing (220), and the touchpad module (208) of FIG. 2.

[0056] According to various embodiments, a battery (302) may be placed on a first housing (301) and may face the battery (302) and the second housing (305) and the keyboard module (305). A touch pad module (304) may be connected to the second housing (305) and may face the battery (302). An antenna module (303) may be connected to the touch pad module (304) and may face the battery (302). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (303) may include a flexible printed circuit board. According to one embodiment, the touch pad module (304) may include a touch pad cover, a printed circuit board, a switch member, a contact member, a first support member and / or a second support member.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the antenna (303) and the touch pad module (304) may include a protruding shape. When external pressure or impact is applied to a general electronic device (300), the battery (302) and the antenna module (303) and the touch pad module (304) may collide. According to the present disclosure, a gap (gap, 306) may be provided between the battery (302), the antenna module (303), and the touch pad module (304) to prevent collision between the battery (302) and the antenna module (303) and the touch pad module (304).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (303) may further include solder (303-1) and / or cables, etc. The touchpad module (304) may further include solder (304-1) and / or cables, etc. For example, when external pressure or impact is applied to the electronic device (300), the solder (303-1) and / or touchpad module (304-1) included in the antenna module may collide with the battery (302). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a gap (306) may be placed between the battery (302) and the solder (303-1) included in the antenna module (303) and / or the solder (304-1) included in the touchpad module (304).

[0059] FIG. 4a is a schematic diagram of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, viewed from above. FIG. 4b is an exploded perspective view of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 4a and 4b, the antenna module (400) may include a first resin member (405), a second resin member (402), a buffer member (404), a metal plate (403), an antenna printed circuit board (401), and a contact member (406). The configuration of the antenna module (400) in FIGS. 4a and 4b may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the antenna module (303) in FIG. 3.

[0061] According to various embodiments, when viewed from a first direction (e.g., Z direction), at least a portion of the first resin member (405), the antenna printed circuit board (401), the contact member (406), and the second resin member (402) may be seen overlapping. According to one embodiment, the first region (401-1) of the antenna printed circuit board extending from the antenna printed circuit board (401) may be exposed to the outside when viewed from the first direction. According to one embodiment, the first resin member (405) and the second resin member (402) may include epoxy. According to one embodiment, the cushioning member (404) may be connected to a metal plate (403). The cushioning member (404) may serve to relieve external pressure or shock, for example. The metal plate (403) may be located between the cushioning member (404) and the second resin member (402). The metal plate (403) can serve to protect the antenna module (400) from external pressure or impact, for example.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the second resin member (402) may be connected to a metal plate (403). The second resin member (402) may be placed on an antenna printed circuit board (401) and may serve to reduce the impact on the antenna performance of the antenna printed circuit board (401).

[0063] According to various embodiments, a contact member (406) included in the antenna module (400) may be connected to an antenna printed circuit board (401). For example, the contact member (406) may be attached below the antenna printed circuit board (401). The contact member (406) may be used for the antenna printed circuit board (401) to be connected to other components.

[0064] According to various embodiments, the antenna printed circuit board (401) included in the antenna module (400) may include a first region (401-1) located below the first resin member (405) and a second region (401-2) extended from the first region. The second region (401-2) of the antenna printed circuit board (401) may be exposed to the outside to improve the performance of the antenna module (400).

[0065] According to various embodiments, the first resin member (405) may include a first region (405-1) of the first resin member (405) disposed on an antenna printed circuit board (401) and a second region (401-2) extending from the first region (405-1) of the first resin member (405). A cushioning member (404) may be disposed in the second region (405-2) of the first resin member (405) to mitigate external shocks applied to the antenna module (400). The antenna printed circuit board (401) may be located below the first region (405-1) of the first resin member (405). A metal plate (403) and a second resin member (402) connected to the metal plate (403) may be located in the first region (405-1) of the first resin member (405).

[0066] According to various embodiments, the second resin member (402) may be connected to a metal plate (403). The metal plate (403) may be connected to a cushioning member (404). The metal plate (403) may include stainless steel and aluminum, for example. The second resin member (402) may include epoxy, for example.

[0067] According to various embodiments, the metal plate (403) included in the antenna module (400) may include a fastening structure (502). For example, the fastening structure (502) may include a hook structure.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, if a first resin member (405) is placed on an antenna printed circuit board (401), a cushioning member (404) is placed on a first region (405-1) of the first resin member (405), and a second resin member (402) and a metal plate (403) connected to the second resin member (402) are connected on a second region (405-2) of the first resin member (405) to form an antenna module (400), the antenna module (400) can be made durable against external forces and external impacts.

[0069] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the hook connection between an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module (400) of FIG. 4) and another component (501) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 5, the antenna module (400) may include a metal plate (403), a first resin member (405), and an antenna printed circuit board (401). The antenna module (400), metal plate (403), first resin member (405), and antenna printed circuit board (401) of FIG. 5 may be identical in part or all of the configuration of the antenna module (400), metal plate (403), first resin member (405), and antenna printed circuit board (401) of FIG. 4.

[0070] According to various embodiments, an antenna printed circuit board (401) may be disposed below a first resin member (405) within an antenna module (400), and a metal plate (403) may be disposed on top of the first resin member (405).

[0071] According to various embodiments, another part (501) may include a fastening structure (502). Referring to FIG. 5, the antenna module (400) may be connected to another part (501) using a fastening structure (e.g., a fastening structure (405) within the metal plate (403) of FIG. 4) included in the metal plate (403) within the antenna module. For example, the fastening structure (502) of the other part (501) and the fastening structure of the metal plate (403) may be connected using a hook structure. When the other part (501) and the antenna module (400) are connected using a hook structure, the connection structure may have the effect of becoming robust.

[0072] FIG. 6a is a schematic diagram of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, viewed from above. FIG. 6b is an exploded perspective view of an antenna module included in an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, the antenna module (600) may include a first resin member (605), a second resin member (602), a third resin member (603), an antenna printed circuit board (604), and a contact member (606605). The configuration of the antenna module (400) in FIGS. 6a and 6b may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the antenna module (303) in FIG. 3.

[0074] According to various embodiments, when viewed from a first direction (e.g., Z direction), at least some of the first resin member (605), the second resin member (602), the third resin member (603), the antenna printed circuit board (604), and the contact member (606) may be seen overlapping. According to one embodiment, the first region (604-1) of the antenna printed circuit board extending from the antenna printed circuit board (604) may be exposed to the outside when viewed from the first direction. According to one embodiment, the first resin member (605), the second resin member (602), and the third resin member (603) may include epoxy having different viscosities. According to one embodiment, the first resin member (605), the second resin member (602), and the third resin member (603) may serve to protect the antenna module (600) from external pressure or impact, for example.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the viscosity of the epoxy contained in the first resin member (605) and the viscosity of the epoxy contained in the third resin member (603) may be greater than the viscosity of the epoxy contained in the second resin member (602). According to various embodiments, saying that the epoxy has different viscosities may mean that the epoxy has different strengths. For example, the first strength of the first resin member (605) and the third strength of the third resin member (603) may be greater than the second strength of the second resin member (602). According to various embodiments, the contact member (606) included in the antenna module (600) may be connected to the antenna printed circuit board (604). For example, the contact member (606) may be attached below the antenna printed circuit board (604). The contact member (606) may be used for the antenna printed circuit board (604) to be connected to other components.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the antenna printed circuit board (604) included in the antenna module (600) may include a second region (604-2) located below the first resin member (605) and a first region (604-1) extending from the second region (604-2). The first region (604-1) of the antenna printed circuit board (604) may be exposed to the outside to improve the performance of the antenna module (400).

[0077] According to various embodiments, the first resin member (605) may be disposed in a second region (604-2) of the antenna printed circuit board (604). The first resin member (605) may include a first region (605-1) located below the second resin member (602) and a second region (401-2) of the first resin member (605) located below the third resin member (603).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the second resin member (602) may be placed over the first region (605-1) of the first resin member (605). The second resin member (602) may be connected to the third resin member (603). The second resin member (602) may include a fastening structure (607) for connecting to other parts. According to one embodiment, the fastening structure (607) may include a hook structure.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the third resin member (603) may be placed on the second region (605-2) of the first resin member (605). The third resin member (603) may be connected to the second resin member (602). The third resin member (603) may include a fastening structure (607) for connecting to other parts. According to one embodiment, the fastening structure (607) may include a hook structure.

[0080] According to various embodiments, an antenna module (600) comprising a first hard resin member (605), a soft resin member (602), a second hard resin member (603), an antenna printed circuit board (604), and a contact member (606605) may have enhanced durability against external impact.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the width of the antenna module (600) may be 0.1 mm or more and 0.3 mm or less.

[0082] According to various embodiments, the thickness of the antenna printed circuit board (401) may be 0.1 mm or less.

[0083] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) comprises a housing (301), a battery disposed within the housing (e.g., a first housing (302) of FIG. 3), and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery (e.g., antenna module (400) of FIG. 4), wherein the antenna structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., antenna printed circuit board (401) of FIG. 4), a first resin member (e.g., first resin member (405) of FIG. 4) disposed in a first region (401-1) of the flexible printed circuit board, a support plate (e.g., metal plate (403) of FIG. 4) disposed in a first region (405-1) of the first resin member, and a second resin member (second resin member (402) of FIG. 4), wherein the cushioning member and the support plate are connected, and the second resin member It can be configured to be surrounded by the above support plate.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the area of ​​the flexible printed circuit board excluding the first area may be configured to be exposed to the outside.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the support plate may include aluminum or stainless steel.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the support plate may be configured to include a fastening structure.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the fastening structure of the support plate may be configured to include a hook structure.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the support plate and the cushioning member may be configured to be connected using the hook structure.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the first resin member and the second resin member may be configured to include epoxy.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the viscosity of the epoxy included in the first resin member may be different from that of the epoxy included in the second resin member.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the cushioning member may include a sponge.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the flexible printed circuit board can be configured to be 0.1 mm or less.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the antenna structure may be configured to include an adhesive member connected below the flexible printed circuit board.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the width of the antenna structure may be characterized as being 0.1 mm or more and 0.3 mm.

[0095] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) comprises a housing (301), a battery disposed within the housing (e.g., first housing (302) of FIG. 3), and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery (e.g., antenna module (600) of FIG. 6a), wherein the antenna structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., antenna printed circuit board (604) of FIG. 6a), a first resin member (e.g., first resin member (605) of FIG. 6a) disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., first region (401-1) of the antenna printed circuit board of FIG. 6a), a second resin member (e.g., second resin member (602) of FIG. 6a) disposed in a first region (405-1) of the first resin member, and a second region of the first resin member (e.g., A third resin member (603) is disposed in the second region (401-2)) of the second resin member (602) of FIG. 6a, and the second resin member and the third resin member may be configured to be connected.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the antenna structure further includes a support plate, and the second resin member and the third resin member may be configured to be surrounded by the support plate.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the area of ​​the flexible printed circuit board excluding the first area may be configured to be exposed to the outside.

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a housing; a battery disposed within the housing; and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery, wherein the antenna structure comprises: a flexible printed circuit board; a first resin member disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board; a buffer member disposed in a first region of the first resin member; a support plate disposed in a second region of the first resin member; and a second resin member disposed in the second region of the first resin member, wherein the buffer member and the support plate are connected, and the second resin member is surrounded by the support plate. Claim 2 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the region of the flexible printed circuit board excluding the first region is configured to be exposed to the outside. Claim 3 In claim 1, the support plate comprises aluminum or stainless steel in the electronic device. Claim 4 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the support plate is configured to include a fastening structure, the fastening structure of the support plate is configured to include a hook structure, and the support plate and the cushioning member are configured to be connected using the hook structure. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first resin member and the second resin member are configured to include epoxy. Claim 8 An electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that the epoxy included in the first resin member has a viscosity different from that of the epoxy included in the second resin member. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the flexible printed circuit board is 0.1 mm or less. Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 An electronic device comprising: a housing; a battery disposed within the housing; and an antenna structure disposed within the housing and facing at least a portion of the battery, wherein the antenna structure comprises: a flexible printed circuit board; a first resin member disposed in a first region of the flexible printed circuit board; a second resin member disposed in a first region of the first resin member; and a third resin member disposed in a second region of the first resin member, wherein the second resin member and the third resin member are configured to be connected. Claim 14 delete Claim 15 An electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the region of the flexible printed circuit board excluding the first region is configured to be exposed to the outside. Claim 16 delete Claim 17 An electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the first resin member, the second resin member, and the third resin member are configured to include epoxy, and the viscosity of the epoxy included in the first resin member and the viscosity of the epoxy included in the third resin member are greater than the viscosity of the epoxy included in the second resin member. Claim 18 delete Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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