Electronic device comprising antenna

Abstract

This wearable device includes: a housing; a display disposed on at least a portion of the front surface of the wearable device; a first conductive member included in the housing or disposed in the housing; a second conductive member disposed in the housing so as to be adjacent to the first conductive member; a non-conductive member that is disposed along one side of an area in which the display is exposed through the front surface of the wearable device and that is supported by the first conductive member and the second conductive member; and a wireless communication circuit, wherein the wireless communication circuit may be configured to feed power to the first conductive member or the second conductive member and to transmit and / or receive radio frequency (RF) signals in a first frequency band on the basis of an electrical path formed in the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including an antenna.

[0002] Following user terminals such as smartphones and tablets, wearable electronic devices (e.g., smartwatches or glasses) are becoming increasingly widespread. These wearable electronic devices are equipped with internal antennas for wireless communication. For example, in the case of smartwatches, the metal frame forming at least part of the side of the smartwatch can be utilized as an antenna radiator.

[0003] Meanwhile, wearable electronic devices such as smartwatches have difficulty covering various frequency bands due to their size constraints, and are typically released with antennas that support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in the 2.4 GHz band without support for cellular networks.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a housing, a display disposed on at least a portion of a front surface of the wearable device, a first conductive member included in or disposed within the housing, a second conductive member disposed within the housing adjacent to the first conductive member, a non-conductive member disposed along one side of an area of ​​the front surface of the wearable device where the display is exposed and supported by the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and a wireless communication circuit, wherein the wireless communication circuit is configured to supply power to the first conductive member or the second conductive member and to transmit and / or receive radio frequency (RF) signals of at least one frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a housing, a flexible display disposed on at least a portion of a front surface of the wearable device, a hinge connected to the flexible display such that the flexible display can be folded or unfolded, a first conductive member included in or disposed within the housing, a second conductive member disposed within the housing adjacent to the first conductive member, a non-conductive member disposed along one side of an area of ​​the front surface of the wearable device where the display is exposed and supported by the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and a wireless communication circuit, wherein the wireless communication circuit is configured to supply power to the first conductive member or the second conductive member and to transmit and / or receive RF signals of at least one frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates a case where the movement directions of the second display portion and the second housing are opposite according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a wireless communication circuit that supplies power to a first conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5b is a drawing illustrating a connecting member electrically connecting a wireless communication circuit and a first conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 6 is a current distribution diagram according to the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates radiation efficiency graphs of an antenna including a first conductive element and a second conductive element when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive element.

[0014] FIG. 8A is a drawing illustrating a conductive member including a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8b is a drawing illustrating conductive regions formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 8c is a drawing illustrating a first conductive region formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8d is a drawing illustrating a first conductive material and a second conductive material disposed between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8e is a drawing illustrating a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion included in a first housing according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates radiation efficiency graphs when multiple conductive regions are formed and when multiple conductive regions are not formed according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10A is a drawing illustrating a case where a space between a first conductive member and a second conductive member is divided into a plurality of spaces according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 10b is a drawing illustrating a case where a space between a first conductive member and a second conductive member is divided into a plurality of spaces according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 13 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 14A is a drawing illustrating conductive regions formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 14b is a drawing illustrating a second conductive region formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 14c is a drawing illustrating a conductive member including a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 15 is a current distribution diagram according to a frequency band transmitted by a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 16 illustrates a radiation efficiency graph and a reflection coefficient graph of an antenna including a first conductive member and a second conductive member when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive member.

[0030] FIG. 17 illustrates the current distribution when the first part of the second housing according to one embodiment moves away from the first housing and the wireless communication circuit supplies power to the first conductive member.

[0031] FIG. 18 illustrates a current distribution when the first part and the second part of the second housing according to one embodiment move away from the first housing and the wireless communication circuit supplies power to the first conductive member.

[0032] FIG. 19 is a graph of reflection coefficients corresponding to cases where the first part or the second part of the second housing is withdrawn and cases where it is not withdrawn according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 20 is a graph of antenna radiation efficiency corresponding to the case where the first part or the second part of the second housing is withdrawn and the case where it is not withdrawn according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 22 illustrates an electronic device including displays having different widths according to one embodiment.

[0036] Figure 23 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a second battery.

[0037] Figure 24 is a current distribution diagram according to a frequency band transmitted by a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 25 illustrates a radiation efficiency graph and a reflection coefficient graph of an antenna including a first conductive member and a second conductive member when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive member.

[0039] FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 30 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device having a circular shape according to one embodiment.

[0044] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0045] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the present invention encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments.

[0046] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via 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) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0047] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0048] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, 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. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0049] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0050] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0051] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0052] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0053] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a 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 the 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 a force generated by the touch.

[0054] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0055] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0056] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In 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.

[0057] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may 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).

[0058] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0059] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0060] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0061] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0062] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the 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 operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that 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., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi Direct (wireless fidelity direct), or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as 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 can 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 verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0063] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beamforming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0064] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed 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 the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197). 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., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0065] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0066] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an 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 process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the 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.

[0067] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0068] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0069] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0070] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0072] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Additionally or alternatively, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0073] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable device) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210), a display (220), a non-conductive member (240), and / or a bonding member (250).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) forming at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (211) and / or a second housing (212). For example, the first housing (211) may be coupled to the fastening member (250) and fixed to the fastening member (250).

[0076] For example, the second housing (212) may be movably connected to the first housing (211). For example, the second housing (212) may be a housing that is movable in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) or a second direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing (211). In one example, the first direction (e.g., -y direction) may be a direction in which one side of the second housing (212) moves away from the first housing (211), and the second direction (e.g., +y direction) may be a direction in which the one side of the second housing (212) moves closer to the first housing (211).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first rail (201) and / or a second rail (202) connecting the second housing (212) and the first housing (211), and the second housing (212) may be moved closer to or further away from the first housing (211) through the first rail (201) and / or the second rail (202).

[0078] For example, when the electronic device (101) is in the first state, the user can physically pull the second housing (212) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction). In this case, the first rail (201) of the second housing (212) can move in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) by contacting the third rail (203) of the first housing (211), and the second rail (202) of the second housing (212) can move in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) by contacting the fourth rail (204) of the first housing (211). As a result, one side of the second housing (212) can move away from the first housing (211).

[0079] For another example, when the electronic device (101) is in the second state, the user can physically push the second housing (212) in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). In this case, the first rail (201) of the second housing (212) can move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) by contacting the third rail (203), and the second rail (202) of the second housing (212) can move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) by contacting the fourth rail (204) of the first housing (211). As a result, one side of the second housing (212) can move closer to the first housing (211).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have a first state and a second state. For example, the first state may be a state in which the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)) is in contact with the first housing (211), and the second state may be a state in which the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)) has moved a specified distance (e.g., a maximum movable distance). For example, the first state may be a state in which the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)) is as close as possible to the first housing (211), and the second state may be a state in which the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)) is as far away from the first housing (211).

[0081] The second housing side portion (212a) of the present disclosure may be referred to as a portion of the second housing (212) that forms a portion of a side of the electronic device (101). For example, the second housing (212) may include a second housing side portion (212a) that forms one side of the electronic device (101).

[0082] For example, the first state may be a state in which the first display portion (221) of the display (220) is inserted into the interior of the first housing (211), and the second state may be a state in which at least a portion of the first display portion (221) is pulled out of the first housing (211) and exposed to the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have a first state, a second state, and / or an intermediate state. For example, the intermediate state may be an intermediate state between the first state and the second state. For example, the intermediate state may be referred to as a state of the electronic device (101) while the electronic device (101) changes from the first state to the second state, and a state of the electronic device (101) while the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state.

[0084] For example, when the electronic device (101) is in the first state, the user may pull the second housing (212) in the first direction (e.g., -y direction). In this case, the state of the electronic device (101) while the second housing (212) moves in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) may be an intermediate state. For example, when the electronic device (101) is in the second state, the user may push the second housing (212) in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). In this case, the state of the electronic device (101) while the second housing (2'12) moves in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) may be an intermediate state. For another example, when the electronic device (101) is in the first state, the user may move the second housing (212) in the first direction (e.g., -y direction). In this case, the electronic device (101) can move a distance smaller than the maximum movable distance of the second housing (212). A state in which the electronic device (101) moves a distance smaller than the maximum movable distance of the second housing (212) can be referred to as an intermediate state.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the display (220) may include a first display portion (221) and / or a second display portion (222). For example, the first display portion (221) may include a portion that is retractable or extendable into the interior of the first housing (211), and the second display portion (222) may be a portion that is positioned on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101) regardless of movement of the second housing (212).

[0086] For example, the first display portion (221) may be a portion that is introduced into the first housing (211) when the electronic device (101) is in the first state, and the second display portion (222) may be a portion that is positioned outside the first housing (211) when the electronic device (101) is in the first state.

[0087] In one embodiment, the display (220) may be a flexible display. For example, the display (220) may include a first display portion (221) that is bendable or curved. As another example, the first display portion (221) and / or the second display portion (222) may be bendable or curved.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first housing (211) may include a side member (230) and / or a rear cover (e.g., the rear cover (302) of FIG. 3). For example, the side member (230) may include a first side portion (231), a second side portion (232), and / or a third side portion (233). For example, the second side portion (232) may be substantially perpendicular to the first side portion (231). For example, the third side portion (233) may be substantially perpendicular to the first side portion (231) and substantially parallel to the second side portion (232).

[0089] For example, the first side portion (231) may face the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)). As another example, the first side portion (231) may be a portion corresponding to the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)). For example, the first side portion (231) may be symmetrical with respect to the second housing (212) (or the second housing side portion (212a)) with respect to a designated axis (e.g., the x-axis).

[0090] For example, the second side portion (232) and the third side portion (233) may face each other. As another example, the second side portion (232) may be a portion corresponding to the third side portion (233).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the side member (230) included in the first housing (211) may include a conductive material and / or a non-conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may include a conductive material and a non-conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0092] According to one embodiment, a non-conductive member (240) (e.g., plastic, rubber, or glass) may be disposed on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101). For example, the non-conductive member (240) may be disposed on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101) so as to be adjacent to the first side portion (231). For example, the non-conductive member (240) may be disposed a specified distance apart from one side of an area (209) where the display (220) is exposed through the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the non-conductive member (240) can reduce or prevent foreign matter located outside the electronic device (101) from entering the interior of the electronic device (101) when the first display portion (221) of the display (220) is introduced into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (211).

[0094] Although the movement of the second housing (212) or the movement of the display (220) is described as being performed by a physical force of the user in FIG. 2 of the present disclosure, this is merely an example. For example, the second housing (212) and / or the display (220) may be moved by a motor or roller included in the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a user input (e.g., an input to the display (220) or a physical input to a key button), and the electronic device (101) may move the second housing (212) and / or the display (220) in a first direction (e.g., a -y direction) or a second direction (e.g., a +y direction) through the roller based on the user input.

[0095] Although the display (220) in FIG. 2 of the present disclosure is described as a flexible display, this is merely an example. It should be apparent that the technical concepts described in FIGS. 2 through 30 can also be applied to electronic devices that include displays other than flexible displays. For example, an electronic device that includes a display other than a flexible display can be understood as maintaining the first state.

[0096] Additionally, although the electronic device (101) in FIG. 2 of the present disclosure is described as a wearable device or a wearable electronic device, this is merely an example. For example, the technical concepts described in FIGS. 2 to 30 can also be applied to bar-type electronic devices, rollable terminals, and / or foldable terminals.

[0097] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member (311), a second conductive member (312), a printed circuit board (320), a wireless communication circuit (323), and / or a battery (330).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the first housing (211) may include a side member (230) and / or a rear cover (302). For example, the rear cover (302) may form a rear surface of the electronic device (101) and may come into contact with a user's body (e.g., a wrist) when the electronic device (101) is mounted on the user's body. For example, the rear cover (302) may include a non-conductive material. In another example, the rear cover (302) may include a non-conductive material and / or a conductive material.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (302) may be combined with the side member (230) to form the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the rear cover (302) may be combined with the first side portion (231) of the side member (230).

[0101] According to one embodiment, a fastening member (250) (e.g., a strap) may be coupled to the side member (230) or the rear cover (302). For example, the fastening member (250) may be detachably coupled to the rear cover (302).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) may be positioned within the first housing (211) adjacent to the first side portion (231). For example, the first conductive member (311) may be in contact with the first side portion (231). For example, the first conductive member (311) may be positioned a specified distance apart from the first side portion (231).

[0103] Although FIG. 3 of the present disclosure illustrates the first housing (211) as a separate component including the first conductive member (311) and the first side portion (231), this is merely an example. For example, the first conductive member (311) may be included in the first side portion (231). For example, the first conductive member (311) may be included in the first housing (211) to form a portion of the side portion (230).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member (312) may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (311). For example, the second conductive member (312) may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (311) within an electromagnetically connectable distance. For example, the second conductive member (312) may be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (311) within a coupling-connectable distance. For example, the second conductive member (312) may be arranged spaced apart from the first conductive member (311) by a specified distance.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) may have various shapes. For example, the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) may have a plate shape.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) can support the non-conductive member (240) (e.g., rubber, glass). For example, the first conductive member (311) can be disposed in a third direction (e.g., -z direction) with respect to the non-conductive member (240) to support the non-conductive member (240). For example, the second conductive member (312) can be disposed in a third direction (e.g., -z direction) with respect to the non-conductive member (240) to support the non-conductive member (240). For example, the first conductive member (311) can be disposed between the non-conductive member (240) and the rear cover (302), and the second conductive member (312) can be disposed between the non-conductive member (240) and the rear cover (302). For example, the second conductive member (312) may be placed between the non-conductive member (240) and the printed circuit board (320).

[0107] For example, the second conductive member (312) can be placed on a printed circuit board (320) to support the non-conductive member (240).

[0108] According to one embodiment, a dielectric (313) (e.g., an injection-molded material, air) having a specified permittivity may be placed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, the permittivity of the dielectric (313) may be determined based on a first frequency band that the wireless communication circuit (323) intends to transmit and / or receive based on the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, the permittivity of the dielectric (313) may be based on the first frequency band.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (320) may provide electrical connection paths for various components within the electronic device (101) or may provide a space for various components to be placed. For example, the processor (120) may be placed on the printed circuit board (320), and the printed circuit board (320) may provide electrical paths for electrically connecting the power management module (188) and the battery (330).

[0110] As another example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be disposed on or within a printed circuit board (320), and the printed circuit board (320) may provide electrical paths (e.g., conductive paths (322)) that electrically connect the wireless communication circuit (323) to the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (320) may include a first region (321) positioned between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312). For example, when viewed in a third direction (e.g., a -z direction), the first region (321) may be positioned between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, when viewed in a direction toward the interior of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a -z direction), the first region (321) may be positioned between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0112] As another example, the first region (321) may be represented as being disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the printed circuit board (320). For example, the first region (321) may be disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the printed circuit board (320) on which the second conductive member (312) is disposed.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the first region (321) of the printed circuit board (320) may include a non-conductive material. For example, at least a portion of the first region (321) may be formed of the non-conductive material. For example, the first region (321) may be a non-conductive region formed by removing a metal layer (e.g., ground) of the printed circuit board (320). For example, the first region (321) may be a fill cut region or a cutting region formed by cutting a metal layer of the printed circuit board (320).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (320) or within a printed circuit board (310).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can supply power to the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) through the printed circuit board (320). For example, a conductive path (322) can be formed in the printed circuit board (320). The wireless communication circuit (323) can provide or transmit radio frequency (RF) signals of a first frequency band to the first conductive member (311) and / or the second conductive member (312) through the conductive path (322).

[0116] In one example, the conductive path (322) may include a C-clip, a pogo-pin, a conductive via, a conductive line, and / or an interposer, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) may include an intermediate frequency integrated circuit (IFIC) and / or an RFIC. For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may process RF signals below the FR1 frequency band (e.g., 7.125 GHz), in which case the wireless communication circuit (323) may only include an RFIC. In one example, the RFIC of the wireless communication circuit (323) may convert baseband (BB) signals received from a communication processor (CP) among the processors (120) into RF signals and transmit the same to an antenna radiator (e.g., the first conductive member (311)).

[0118] As another example, the wireless communication circuit (323) can process RF signals above the FR2 frequency band (e.g., 24.25 GHz), in which case the wireless communication circuit (323) can include an IFIC and / or an RFIC. In one example, the IFIC of the wireless communication circuit (323) can convert BB signals received from the CP of the processor (120) into IF signals and transmit them to the RFIC, and the RFIC of the wireless communication circuit (323) can convert the IF signals into RF signals and transmit them to an antenna radiator (e.g., the first conductive member (311)).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the battery (330) may provide power to at least some of the electronic components included in the electronic device (101). For example, the battery (330) may supply power for a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) described below.

[0120] The battery (330) of FIG. 3 of the present disclosure may correspond to the battery (189) of FIG. 1, and therefore, the description of the battery (189) of FIG. 1 may be applied to the battery (330).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) may have a first length (L1) (or height) in the fourth direction (e.g., +z direction). For example, the first length (L1) may be the length between the non-conductive member (240) and the rear cover (302).

[0122] In one embodiment, the second conductive member (312) can have a second length (L2) (or height) that is shorter than the first length (L1). For example, the second length (L2) can be a length between the non-conductive member (240) and the printed circuit board (320). In one example, the printed circuit board (320) can have a third length (L3) (or thickness) in a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction), and the first length (L1) can be substantially the sum of the second length (L2) and the third length (L3).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an inner housing (301). For example, the second housing (212) may be movable in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) based on a user's input or a user's physical force, and the inside and the outside of the electronic device (101) may be blocked as the inner housing (301) is fixedly positioned. For example, the inner housing (301) may reduce or prevent foreign substances located outside the electronic device (101) from being introduced into the inside even when the second housing (212) is moved in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) or the second direction (e.g., +y direction).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the second display portion (222) of the display (220) may move together with the second housing (212) as the state of the electronic device (101) changes. For example, when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from a first state to a second state, the second housing (212) may move in a first direction (e.g., -y direction), and the second display portion (222) may also move in the first direction (e.g., -y direction). In the second state, at least a portion of the first display portion (221) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0125] For another example, when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state, the second housing (212) can move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction), and the second display portion (222) of the display (220) can also move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). In this case, the first display portion (221) can be introduced into the interior of the first housing (211).

[0126] In FIG. 3 of the present disclosure, the first conductive member (311) is described as being positioned on the rear cover (302) to support the non-conductive member (240), and the second conductive member (312) is described as being positioned on the printed circuit board (320) to support the non-conductive member (240), but this is merely an example. For example, the first conductive member (311) may be positioned on the printed circuit board (320) to support the non-conductive member (240). For example, the second conductive member (312) may be positioned on the rear cover (302) to support the non-conductive member (240).

[0127] Although FIG. 3 of the present disclosure describes a case where the second display portion (222) of the display (220) moves in the same direction as the second housing (212), this is merely an example. For example, the second display portion (222) may be fixed regardless of the movement of the second housing (212), and only the first display portion (221) may move according to the movement of the second housing (212). Hereinafter, FIG. 4 describes a case where only the first display portion (221) moves according to the movement of the second housing (212).

[0128] The term "inner housing (301)" in the present disclosure may be replaced with another term to describe a housing that is distinct from the first housing and the second housing. For example, the term "inner housing (301)" may be replaced with the term "third housing," "frame," or "internal frame."

[0129] The term conductive member in the present disclosure may be replaced with the terms conductive plate, conductive portion, conductive material, metal plate, electrical material, metal body or conductive part.

[0130] In the present disclosure, the side member (230) and the rear cover (302) are each described as separate components, and the side member (230) and the rear cover (302) are described as being combined, but this is only an example. For example, the side member (230) and the rear cover (302) may be formed integrally.

[0131] FIG. 4 illustrates a case where the movement directions of the second display portion and the second housing are opposite according to one embodiment.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 4, when the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment changes a state, the first display portion (221) may be withdrawn, and the second display portion (222) may not move. For example, when the electronic device (101) changes from a first state to a second state, the second housing (212) may move in a first direction (e.g., -y direction). In this case, the second display portion (222) may not move, and only the first display portion (221) may be withdrawn from the inside of the first housing (211).

[0133] For example, while the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state, the second housing (212) may move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). In this case, the second display portion (222) may not move, and only the first display portion (221) may be inserted into the interior of the first housing (211).

[0134] In the embodiment of FIG. 4 of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 3, the second display portion (222) can be fixed regardless of the state change of the electronic device (101), and only the first display portion (221) can be withdrawn from or introduced into the first housing (211) based on the state change. For example, the second display portion (222) can be externally visible through the front of the electronic device (101) regardless of the state change, and at least a portion of the first display portion (221) can be withdrawn or introduced into the interior of the electronic device (101) based on the state change.

[0135] FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a wireless communication circuit that supplies power to a first conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 5A, a non-conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be formed to extend long along the first side portion (231) of the first housing (211). For example, the non-conductive member (240) may be formed to extend long in a direction parallel to the first side portion (231) (e.g., in the x-axis direction).

[0137] According to one embodiment, each of the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be formed to extend long along the first side portion (231) of the first housing (211). For example, the first conductive member (311) may be formed to extend long in a direction parallel to the first side portion (231) (e.g., in the x-axis direction). For example, the second conductive member (312) may be formed to extend long in a direction parallel to the first side portion (231) (e.g., in the x-axis direction).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be formed to extend along one side of the bottom face (291) of the non-conductive member (240). For example, the first conductive member (311) may be formed to extend along the first side (292) of the bottom face (291) of the non-conductive member (240). For example, the second conductive member (312) may be formed to extend along the second side (293) of the bottom face (291) of the non-conductive member (240). In one example, the second side may be opposite the first side.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be disposed on a first surface of a printed circuit board (320).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322). For example, at least a portion of the conductive path (322) can be formed on a first region (321) of the printed circuit board (320), and the conductive path (322) can be in contact with a first conductive connection member (521) (e.g., an L-clip) on the first region (321). The first conductive connection member (521) can be in contact with a first protrusion (541) of the first conductive member (311). For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322), the first conductive connection member (521), and the first protrusion (541).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a ground (510). For example, the ground (510) may be formed within a printed circuit board (320). For example, the printed circuit board (320) may include a plurality of alternating conductive layers and non-conductive layers, and the ground (510) may be formed on at least some of the plurality of conductive layers. For example, the ground (510) may correspond to a ground for a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) that operate as antenna radiators.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the ground (510) can be electrically connected to the second conductive member (312) via the first conductive path (531) and the second conductive connection member (522). For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) can supply power to the first conductive member (311), and the current formed in the first conductive member (311) can flow to the second conductive member (312) via the coupling. In this case, the current formed in the second conductive member (312) via the coupling can flow to the ground (510) via the first conductive path (531) and the second conductive connection member (522).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (312) via the second conductive path (532) and the third conductive connection member (523). For example, a current formed in the second conductive member (312) may flow to the ground (510) via the second conductive path (532) and the third conductive connection member (523).

[0144] Although the present disclosure describes that the ground (510) is electrically connected to the second conductive member (312) through the second conductive connection member (522) and the third conductive connection member (523), this is merely an example. For example, the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (312) only through one of the second conductive connection member (522) and the third conductive connection member (523). As another example, the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the ground (510) through an additional conductive connection member other than the second conductive connection member (522) and the third conductive connection member (523).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322), and transmit and / or receive RF signals of at least one frequency band (e.g., a first frequency band and a second frequency band) based on an electrical path (520) formed in the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, as the wireless communication circuit (323) powers the first conductive member (311), an electrical path (520) can be formed in the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). In this case, the wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of at least one frequency band based on the electrical path (520). For example, at least one frequency band may include a first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including 1.5 GHz) and / or a second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including 2.4 GHz).

[0146] According to one embodiment, a dielectric (313) having a designated permittivity may be disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). In FIG. 5A of the present disclosure, the dielectric (313) (e.g., air) is described as being disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), but this is merely an example. For example, a plurality of dielectrics having different permittivities may be disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0147] Although FIG. 5A of the present disclosure illustrates that the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521), this is merely an example. For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may couple power (or indirectly supply power) to the first conductive member (311).

[0148] Although FIG. 5A of the present disclosure illustrates that the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) is connected to the ground (510), this is merely an example. For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may supply power to the second conductive member (312), and the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311). In this case, as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the second conductive member (312), a current may be formed in the second conductive member (312). The formed current may flow to the first conductive member (311) through the coupling, and the current formed in the first conductive member (311) may flow to the ground (510).

[0149] In FIG. 5a of the present disclosure, the ground (510) is described as being formed on a printed circuit board (320), but this is merely an example. For example, the ground (510) may be formed on various electrical materials (e.g., FPCB or bracket) included in the electronic device (101).

[0150] Although FIG. 5a of the present disclosure illustrates that the wireless communication circuit (323) is electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) through a first conductive connecting member (e.g., an L-clip), this is merely an example. For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) through various connecting members (e.g., a C-clip). Hereinafter, FIG. 5b illustrates a case in which the wireless communication circuit (323) is electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) through a first connecting member (521a) (e.g., a C-clip).

[0151] Although FIG. 5A of the present disclosure describes that the wireless communication circuit (323) is disposed on the first side (501) of the printed circuit board (320), this is merely an example. For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be disposed on the second side (502) of the printed circuit board (320). In this case, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be electrically connected to the first conductive connecting member (521) through a conductive via that penetrates and electrically connects the second side (502) and the first side (501) of the printed circuit board (320). For example, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be disposed within the printed circuit board (320).

[0152] FIG. 5b is a drawing illustrating a connecting member electrically connecting a wireless communication circuit and a first conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 5B, a second protrusion (542) may be formed on the first conductive member (311) according to one embodiment, and a third protrusion (543) may be formed on the second conductive member (312). For example, the second protrusion (542) may be a portion extending from the first conductive member (311) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction), and the third protrusion (543) may be a portion extending from the second conductive member (312) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction). For example, the first direction may be a direction substantially perpendicular to the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first connecting member (521a) and / or a second connecting member (523a). For example, the first connecting member (521a) may be disposed between the second protrusion (542) and the first region (321), and the second connecting member (523a) may be disposed between the third protrusion (543) and the printed circuit board (320). In one example, the first connecting member (521a) may electrically connect the second protrusion (542) and the conductive path (322) formed on the first region (321). The second connecting member (523a) may electrically connect the third protrusion (543) and the second conductive path (532).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322), the first connecting member (521a), and the second protrusion (542). The ground (510) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (312) via the second conductive path (532), the second connecting member (523a), and the third protrusion (543).

[0156] In the embodiment of FIG. 5b of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 5a in which a first conductive connecting member (521) (e.g., an L-clip) is illustrated, the electronic device (101) may include a first connecting member (521a) (e.g., a C-clip) and / or a second connecting member (523a).

[0157] Figure 6 is a current distribution diagram according to the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 6, a current distribution formed in an electronic device (101) when a wireless communication circuit (323) according to one embodiment supplies power to a first conductive member (311) is illustrated.

[0159] Although the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) within the electronic device (101) are not illustrated in the present disclosure, the first region (610) can be understood as a region that substantially includes the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0160] According to one embodiment, a current may be formed in a first region (610) of an electronic device (101) when the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits RF signals of a first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and / or a second frequency band (e.g., 2.4 GHz) to the first conductive member (311). For example, a substantially identical current distribution may be formed in the first region (610) when the electronic device (101) is in a first state and a second state.

[0161] For example, the electronic device (101) can secure substantially the same current distribution regardless of the state of the electronic device (101), and as a result, the electronic device (101) can secure substantially the same radiation performance in the first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and / or the second frequency band (e.g., 2.4 GHz) regardless of the state of the electronic device (101).

[0162] For example, the size and position of the display (220) may be different when the electronic device (101) is in the first state and the second state. The display (220) may include a metal layer, and when the shape and position of the display (220) are changed according to the change in the state of the electronic device (101), the radiation performance of an antenna disposed adjacent to the display (220) may be deteriorated. On the other hand, when the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment transmits and / or receives RF signals of a first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and / or a second frequency band (e.g., 2.4 GHz) based on the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) included or disposed in the first housing (211), the electronic device (101) may secure substantially the same radiation performance in the second state as in the first state.

[0163] FIG. 7 illustrates radiation efficiency graphs of an antenna including a first conductive element and a second conductive element when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive element.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 7, a first graph (710) according to one embodiment is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when a wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to a first conductive member (311) when an electronic device (101) is in a first state. A second graph (720) is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when a wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to a first conductive member (311) when an electronic device (101) is in a second state.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the third graph (730) is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when the electronic device (101) is in the second state. The fourth graph (740) is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when the electronic device (101) is in the first state.

[0166] Comparing the first graph (710) and the second graph (720) according to one embodiment, the first graph (710) and the second graph (720) show radiation efficiency values ​​of about 20 dB or more in the first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and the second frequency band (e.g., about 2.4 to 2.5 GHz), respectively.

[0167] Comparing the third graph (730) and the fourth graph (740) according to one embodiment, it is confirmed that the third graph (730) and the fourth graph (740) show a reflection coefficient value of about -3 dB or less in the first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and a reflection coefficient value of about -5 dB or less in the second frequency band (e.g., about 2.4 to 2.5 GHz), respectively.

[0168] As a result, the electronic device (101) can secure antenna radiation performance greater than or equal to a specified value for each of the first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and the second frequency band (e.g., 2.5 GHz) in both the first state and the second state, regardless of the state of the electronic device (101).

[0169] FIG. 8A is a drawing illustrating a conductive member including a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 8a, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a conductive member (810) positioned adjacent to a first side portion (231).

[0171] According to one embodiment, at least some of the side members (230) may be formed of a non-conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) may be formed of a non-conductive material. For example, the second side portion (232) may be formed of a non-conductive material. For example, the third side portion (233) may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0172] The conductive member (810) of FIG. 8A of the present disclosure may correspond to a case where the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) of FIG. 3 are formed integrally. For example, the conductive member (810) may include a first conductive portion (811) and a second conductive portion (812), and the first conductive portion (811) and the second conductive portion (812) may be connected via a first connecting portion (818) and a second connecting portion (819). For example, a first end (811a) of the first conductive portion (811) may be connected to a second end (812a) of the second conductive portion (812) via the first connecting portion (818). The third end (811b) of the first conductive portion (811) can be connected to the fourth end (812b) of the second conductive portion (812) through the second connecting portion (819).

[0173] For example, the conductive member (810) may have a rectangular shape. However, the shape of the conductive member (810) is not limited to a rectangular shape and may correspond to various shapes.

[0174] For example, the first conductive portion (811) of FIG. 8A may correspond to the first conductive member (311) of FIG. 3, and the second conductive portion (812) of FIG. 8A may correspond to the second conductive member (312) of FIG. 3.

[0175] According to one embodiment, a slot (813) may be formed in the conductive member (810). For example, the slot (813) may be a cavity formed within the conductive member (810). For example, a non-conductive material or dielectric (e.g., air or injection) may be placed within the slot (813).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive portion (811) of the conductive member (810) via the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of at least one frequency band based on the electrical path formed in the conductive member (810). For example, the at least one frequency band can include a first frequency band (e.g., about 1.5 GHz) and / or a second frequency band (e.g., about 2.4 to about 2.5 GHz).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (231) of the first housing (211) may be formed of a conductive material and / or a non-conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) may be a separate configuration from the conductive member (810). In this case, the first side portion (231) may be in contact with the conductive member (810) or may be spaced apart from it by a specified distance. The first side portion (231) may be formed of a non-conductive material so that RF signals of the first frequency band radiated from the conductive member (810) are radiated to the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0178] As another example, a portion of the conductive member (810) may be included in the first housing (211). For example, a portion of the conductive member (810) may be configured to extend from the first side portion (231) of the first housing (211) and be formed integrally. In this case, the first side portion (231) may be formed of a conductive material.

[0179] As another example, a portion of the conductive member (810) may be configured to form a first side portion (231) of the first housing (211). In this case, the first side portion (231) may be formed as the first conductive portion (811).

[0180] The term slot in FIG. 8a of the present disclosure may be replaced with the terms hole, opening, slit, pit, and / or opening portion.

[0181] FIG. 8b is a drawing illustrating conductive regions formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 8B, a plurality of conductive regions (820) may be formed or arranged in a first region (321) according to one embodiment. For example, the printed circuit board (320) may include a first region (321) arranged between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312). In one embodiment, a first conductive region (821) may be formed in a first end (321a) of the first region (321), and a second conductive region (822) may be formed in a second end (321b) of the first region (321).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (821) and / or the second conductive region (822) may be referred to as part of a conductive layer of the printed circuit board (320).

[0184] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (821) and the second conductive region (822) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, the first conductive region (821) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) at the first end (321a) of the first region (321). For example, the second conductive region (822) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) at the second end (321b) of the first region (321).

[0185] In the embodiment of FIG. 8b of the present disclosure, a closed slot can be formed as the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) are connected through a plurality of conductive regions (820). On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIG. 8a, since the plurality of conductive regions (820) do not exist, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) can form an open slot.

[0186] According to one embodiment, since the first conductive region (821) and the second conductive region (822) connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may have substantially the same structure as the conductive member (810) of FIG. 8A. For example, when the first conductive region (821) and the second conductive region (822) are not formed, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be spaced apart from each other and may be electromagnetically (or capacitively) connected through coupling. On the other hand, when the first conductive region (821) and the second conductive region (822) according to one embodiment are formed, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be directly connected rather than through coupling. In this case, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may have substantially the same structure as that formed integrally as the conductive member (810) of FIG. 8a.

[0187] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a third frequency band based on the electrical path (801) (indicated by a dotted line) formed in the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the first conductive region (821), and the second conductive region (822).

[0188] According to one embodiment, as the first conductive region (821) and the second conductive region (822) are formed, the electrical path (801) formed in the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be relatively shorter than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A. As the electrical path (801) becomes shorter than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, the third frequency band may be relatively higher than the first frequency band.

[0189] The term conductive region in the present disclosure may be replaced with the terms conductive layer, conductive connecting portion, connecting portion, ground region, or ground fill region.

[0190] Although the present disclosure describes that a first conductive region (821) and a second conductive region (822) are formed in a first region (321), this is merely an example. For example, the first region (321) may also be described as including a first conductive region (821) and a second conductive region (822).

[0191] FIG. 8c is a drawing illustrating a first conductive region formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0192] Referring to FIG. 8c, a first conductive region (821) may be formed at a first end (321a) of a first region (321) according to one embodiment. For example, the first conductive region (821) may be referred to as a part of a conductive layer of a printed circuit board (320).

[0193] The embodiment of FIG. 8c of the present disclosure may be referred to as an embodiment in which the second conductive region (321b) is omitted from the embodiment of FIG. 8b.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (821) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, the first conductive region (821) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) at the first end (321a) of the first region (321).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) in the second section (321b) of the first region (321) may be electromagnetically (or capacitively) connected through coupling.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive member (311) via the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of the fifth frequency band based on the electrical path formed in the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), and / or the first conductive region (821).

[0197] According to one embodiment, as the first conductive region (821) is formed, the electrical path formed in the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), and the first conductive region (821) may be shorter than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A. Accordingly, the fifth frequency band may be a relatively higher frequency band than at least one frequency band (e.g., the first frequency band).

[0198] The term conductive region in the present disclosure may be replaced with the terms conductive layer, conductive connecting portion, connecting portion, ground region, or ground fill region.

[0199] FIG. 8d is a drawing illustrating a first conductive material and a second conductive material disposed between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 8D, a plurality of conductive materials (830) may be formed or arranged on a first region (321) according to one embodiment. For example, the printed circuit board (320) may include a first region (321) arranged between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312). A first conductive material (831) may be arranged on a first end (321a) of the first region (321), and a second conductive material (832) may be arranged on a second end (321b) of the first region (321).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the first conductive material (831) and the second conductive material (832) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, the first conductive material (831) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) at the first end (321a) of the first region (321). For example, the second conductive material (832) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) at the second end (321b) of the first region (321).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may have substantially the same structure as the conductive member (810) of FIG. 8A as the first conductive material (831) and the second conductive material (832) connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, when the first conductive material (831) and the second conductive material (832) are not formed, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be spaced apart from each other and may be electromagnetically connected through coupling. On the other hand, when the first conductive material (831) and the second conductive material (832) according to one embodiment are formed, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be directly connected rather than through coupling. In this case, the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may have substantially the same structure as that formed integrally as the conductive member (810) of FIG. 8a.

[0203] In the embodiment of FIG. 8d of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 8b, separate conductive materials (e.g., first conductive material (831), second conductive material (832)) may be disposed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) to connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive member (311) through the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on the electrical path formed in the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the first conductive material (831), and the second conductive material (832).

[0205] FIG. 8e is a drawing illustrating a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion included in a first housing according to one embodiment.

[0206] Referring to FIG. 8E, the first housing (211) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive portion (841) and / or a second conductive portion (842). For example, the first housing (211) may include a first conductive portion (841) included in a first side portion (231). For example, the first housing (211) may include a second conductive portion (842) connecting a second side portion (232) and a third side portion (233).

[0207] As another example, the first housing (211) may include a second conductive portion (842) extending parallel to the first side portion (231) and connecting the second side portion (232) and the third side portion (233).

[0208] In the embodiment of FIG. 8e of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 8a, the first conductive portion (841) may form the first side portion (231), and the second conductive portion (842) may be included in the first housing (211).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power the first conductive member (311) through the conductive path (322) and the first conductive connecting member (521). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on the electrical path formed in the first conductive portion (841) and the second conductive portion (842).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the ground (510) can be electrically connected to the second side portion (232) via the third conductive path (533) and the fourth conductive connection member (524). For example, the ground (510) can be electrically connected to the fourth conductive connection member (524) via the third conductive path (533), and the fourth conductive connection member (524) can be electrically connected to the second side portion (232) of the first housing (211).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the third side portion (233) via the fourth conductive path (534) and the fifth conductive connection member (525). For example, the ground (510) may be electrically connected to the fifth conductive connection member (525) via the fourth conductive path (534), and the fifth conductive connection member (525) may be electrically connected to the third side portion (233) of the first housing (211).

[0212] According to one embodiment, as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive portion (841) of the first side portion (231), an electrical path may be formed in a portion of the second side portion (232) and / or the third side portion (233).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the second side portion (232). The current formed in the second side portion (232) can be grounded to ground (510) through the third conductive path (533) and the fourth conductive connecting member (524).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the third side portion (233). The current formed in the third side portion (233) can be grounded to ground (510) through the fourth conductive path (534) and the fifth conductive connecting member (525).

[0215] FIG. 9 illustrates radiation efficiency graphs when multiple conductive regions are formed and when multiple conductive regions are not formed according to one embodiment.

[0216] Referring to FIG. 9, a first graph (910) according to an embodiment is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when a wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are not formed. A second graph (920) is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when a wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are formed (e.g., FIG. 8b).

[0217] According to one embodiment, the third graph (930) is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are not formed. The fourth graph (940) is a reflection coefficient graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) when the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first conductive member (311) when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are formed.

[0218] Comparing the first graph (910) and the second graph (920), it can be seen that the second graph (920) has shifted to a relatively higher frequency band compared to the first graph (910). For example, the second point (912), which has the highest radiation efficiency value among the second graph (920), is shown in a relatively higher frequency band compared to the first point (911), which has the highest radiation efficiency value among the first graph (910).

[0219] Comparing the third graph (930) and the fourth graph (940), it is confirmed that the fourth graph (940) has moved to a relatively higher frequency band compared to the third graph (930).

[0220] According to one embodiment, when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are formed, an electrical path (801) is formed in the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the first conductive region (821), and the second conductive region (822), and the electrical path (801) may be formed to be relatively shorter than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A. Accordingly, when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are formed, the operating frequency of the antenna including the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may shift to a relatively higher frequency compared to when a plurality of conductive regions (820) are not formed.

[0221] FIG. 10A is a drawing illustrating a case where a space between a first conductive member and a second conductive member is divided into a plurality of spaces according to one embodiment.

[0222] Referring to FIG. 10a, a first region (1020) of a printed circuit board (320) may be placed or formed between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) according to one embodiment.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the first region (1020) may include a region that does not contain a conductive material (or a region that contains only a non-conductive material) and a region that contains a conductive material. For example, the first region (1020) may include a first sub-region (1021) that does not contain a conductive material and a second sub-region (1022). For example, the first region (1020) may include a first conductive region (1010) that contains a conductive material.

[0224] For example, the first sub-region (1021) and the second sub-region (1022) may be regions formed by removing the ground layer of the printed circuit board (320). The first conductive region (1010) may be a region including the ground layer of the printed circuit board (320).

[0225] According to one embodiment, a first conductive region (1010) may be positioned or formed between a first sub-region (1021) and a second sub-region (1022). For example, the first sub-region (1021) may be positioned in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010). For example, the second sub-region (1022) may be positioned in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010).

[0226] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (1010) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). According to one embodiment, as the first conductive region (1010) is formed, the first region (1020) between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) can be divided into a plurality of slots. For example, when the first conductive region (1010) is not formed, the first region (1020) can constitute one slot. In this case, an electrical path (520) can be formed in the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) surrounding the first region (1020), as shown in FIG. 5A.

[0227] When a first conductive region (1010) according to one embodiment is formed and the first conductive region (1010) electrically connects the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), the first region (1020) between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be divided into a plurality of slots by the first conductive region (1010). For example, the first region (1020) may be divided into a first slot corresponding to a first sub-region (1021) located in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010) and a second slot corresponding to a second sub-region (1022) located in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010).

[0228] In FIG. 10A of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 5A, a first sub-region (1021) and a second sub-region (1022) (or a first slot and a second slot) are formed between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312), so that the electronic device (101) can transmit and / or receive signals of multiple frequency bands. Hereinafter, when the first sub-region (1021) and the second sub-region (1022) (or a first slot and a second slot) are formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), the wireless communication circuit (323) can implement multiple frequency bands (e.g., a fourth frequency band or a fifth frequency band) by supplying power to the first conductive member (311).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power a first point (F1) of the first conductive member (311) via the first conductive path (1041). For example, the first conductive path (1041) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (331) via the first sub-region (1021). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals in a fourth frequency band by powering the first point (F1) of the first conductive member (311) via the first conductive path (1041). For example, the fourth frequency band can be a relatively higher frequency band than at least one frequency band (e.g., the first frequency band) that is a frequency band of RF signals that the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits and / or receives via the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) in FIG. 5A.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power a second point (F2) of the first conductive member (311) via a second conductive path (1042). For example, the second conductive path (1042) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via a second sub-region (1022). The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals in a fifth frequency band by powering the second point (F2) of the first conductive member (311) via the second conductive path (1042). For example, the fifth frequency band can be a relatively higher frequency band than at least one frequency band (e.g., the first frequency band) that is a frequency band of RF signals that the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits and / or receives in FIG. 5A.

[0231] According to one embodiment, a first electrical path (1041) may be formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first point (F1) of the first conductive member (311). The wireless communication circuit (323) may transmit and / or receive RF signals of a fourth frequency band based on the first electrical path (1041).

[0232] According to one embodiment, a second electrical path (1042) may be formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the second point (F2) of the first conductive member (311). The wireless communication circuit (323) may transmit and / or receive RF signals of the fifth frequency band based on the second electrical path (1042).

[0233] According to one embodiment, the first electrical path (1041) may have a relatively shorter electrical length than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, and thus, the fourth frequency band based on the first electrical path (1041) may be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520). As another example, the second electrical path (1042) may have a relatively shorter electrical length than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, and thus, the fifth frequency band based on the second electrical path (1042) may be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520).

[0234] FIG. 10b is a drawing illustrating a case where a space between a first conductive member and a second conductive member is divided into a plurality of spaces according to one embodiment.

[0235] Referring to FIG. 10b, a first region (1030) of a printed circuit board (320) may be placed or formed between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312) according to one embodiment. The first region (1030) of FIG. 10b of the present disclosure may correspond to the first region (321) of FIG. 3, as long as they are not contradictory.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the first region (1030) may include a region including a conductive material and a region including a non-conductive material. For example, the first region (1030) may include a first conductive region (1010) and / or a second conductive region (1012) including a conductive material. For example, the first region (1030) may include a first sub-region (1031), a second sub-region (1072), and / or a third sub-region (1073) that do not include a conductive material. As another example, the first region (1030) may include a first sub-region (1031), a second sub-region (1032), and / or a third sub-region (1073) that only include a non-conductive material.

[0237] For example, the first conductive region (1010) and / or the second conductive region (1012) may be a region where the ground layer of the printed circuit board (320) is not removed (e.g., a ground fill region). For example, the first sub-region (1021), the second sub-region (1042), and / or the third sub-region (1073) may be a region formed by removing the ground layer of the printed circuit board (320) (e.g., a fill cut region).

[0238] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (1010) may be positioned or formed between the first sub-region (1021) and the second sub-region (1072). For example, the first sub-region (1021) may be positioned in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010). For example, the second sub-region (1072) may be positioned in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first conductive region (1010).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the second conductive region (1012) may be positioned or formed between the second sub-region (1072) and the third sub-region (1073). For example, the second sub-region (1072) may be positioned in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the second conductive region (1012). For example, the third sub-region (1073) may be positioned in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the second conductive region (1012).

[0240] In one embodiment, the first conductive region (1010) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For another example, the second conductive region (1012) can electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0241] According to one embodiment, the first region (1030) between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) may be divided into a plurality of slots as the first conductive region (1010) electrically connects the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312). For example, when the first conductive region (1010) and the second conductive region (1012) are not formed, the first region (1030) may constitute one slot.

[0242] According to one embodiment, since the first conductive region (1010) and the second conductive region (1012) electrically connect the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), the first region (1030) between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) can be divided based on the first conductive region (1010) and the second conductive region (1012). For example, the first region (1030) can be divided into a first slot corresponding to a first sub-region (1021) located in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) based on the first conductive region (1010) and a second slot corresponding to a second sub-region (1072) located in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) based on the first conductive region (1010). For example, the first region (1030) can be divided into a second slot corresponding to a second sub-region (1072) located in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the second conductive region (1012) and a third slot corresponding to a third sub-region (1073) located in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the second conductive region (1012).

[0243] In FIG. 10b of the present disclosure, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 5a, a first sub-region (1021), a second sub-region (1072), and a third sub-region (1073) (or a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot) are formed between a first conductive member (311) and a second conductive member (312), so that the electronic device (101) can transmit and / or receive signals of multiple frequency bands. Hereinafter, when the first sub-region (1021), the second sub-region (1072), and the third sub-region (1073) are formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), the wireless communication circuit (323) can implement multiple frequency bands (e.g., a fourth frequency band, a sixth frequency band, a seventh frequency band) by supplying power to the first conductive member (311).

[0244] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power a first point (F1) of a first conductive member (311) via a first conductive path (1041). For example, the first conductive path (1041) can be electrically connected to a first conductive member (331) via a first sub-region (1021) including a non-conductive material. The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals in a fourth frequency band by powering the first conductive member (311) via the first conductive path (1041). For example, the fourth frequency band can be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band, which is a frequency band of RF signals that the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits and / or receives via the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) in FIG. 5A.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power a second point (F2) of the first conductive member (311) via a second conductive path (1042). For example, the second conductive path (1042) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via a second sub-region (1072) including a non-conductive material. The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals in a sixth frequency band by powering the first conductive member (311) via the second conductive path (1042). For example, the sixth frequency band can be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band, which is a frequency band of RF signals that the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits and / or receives in FIG. 5A.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (323) can power a third point (F3) of the first conductive member (311) via a third conductive path (1043). For example, the third conductive path (1043) can be electrically connected to the first conductive member (311) via a third sub-region (1073) including a non-conductive material. The wireless communication circuit (323) can transmit and / or receive RF signals in a seventh frequency band by powering the first conductive member (311) via the third conductive path (1043). For example, the seventh frequency band can be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band, which is a frequency band of RF signals that the wireless communication circuit (323) transmits and / or receives in FIG. 5A.

[0247] According to one embodiment, a first electrical path (1041) may be formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the first point (F1) of the first conductive member (311). The wireless communication circuit (323) may transmit and / or receive RF signals of a fourth frequency band based on (or utilizing) the first electrical path (1041).

[0248] According to one embodiment, a second electrical path (1052) may be formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the second point (F2) of the first conductive member (311). The wireless communication circuit (323) may transmit and / or receive RF signals of the sixth frequency band based on the second electrical path (1052).

[0249] According to one embodiment, a third electrical path (1053) may be formed between the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312) as the wireless communication circuit (323) supplies power to the third point (F3) of the first conductive member (311). The wireless communication circuit (323) may transmit and / or receive RF signals of the seventh frequency band based on the third electrical path (1053).

[0250] According to one embodiment, the first electrical path (1041) may have a relatively shorter electrical length than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, and thus, the fourth frequency band based on the first electrical path (1041) may be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520). As another example, the second electrical path (1052) may have a relatively shorter electrical length than the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, and thus, the sixth frequency band based on the second electrical path (1052) may be a relatively higher frequency band than the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520). As another example, the third electrical path (1053) may have a relatively short electrical length compared to the electrical path (520) of FIG. 5A, and thus the seventh frequency band based on the third electrical path (1053) may be a relatively high frequency band compared to the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520).

[0251] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0252] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (1101) (e.g., a wearable device) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210), a display (220), a non-conductive member (240), and / or a bonding member (250).

[0253] Unlike the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2, the housing (210) of FIG. 11 of the present disclosure is an embodiment in which the second housing (212) is coupled to the fastening member (250) so that the fastening member (250) can move in a direction perpendicular to the fastening member (250). For example, the second housing (212) of FIG. 11 can move in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the fastening member (250) is arranged (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the x-axis direction). On the other hand, the second housing (212) of FIG. 2 can move in a direction parallel to the direction in which the fastening member (250) is arranged (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the y-axis direction).

[0254] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) forming at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (1101) may include a first housing (211) and / or a second housing (212). For example, the first housing (211) may be coupled to a fastening member (250), and the first housing (211) may be a housing fixed to the fastening member (250). For example, the second housing (212) may be a housing that is movable in a fifth direction (e.g., a +x direction) or a sixth direction (e.g., a -x direction) with respect to the first housing (211). In one example, the fifth direction (e.g., a +x direction) may be a direction in which the second housing (212) moves away from the first housing (211), and the sixth direction (e.g., a -x direction) may be a direction in which the second housing (212) moves toward the first housing (211).

[0255] According to one embodiment, the second housing (212) may include a first rail (201) and / or a second rail (202), and the second housing may be brought closer to or further away from the first housing (211) via the first rail (201) and / or the second rail (202).

[0256] For example, the first rail (201) of the second housing (212) can move in contact with the third rail (203) of the first housing (211), and the first rail (201) of the second housing (212) can move in contact with the fourth rail (204) of the first housing (211). In one example, a user can physically grab the second housing (212) and move it in a fifth direction (e.g., +x direction), and the second housing (212) can move in the fifth direction (e.g., +x direction) as the first rail (201) and the second rail (202) move in the fifth direction (e.g., +x direction). As another example, a user can physically grab the second housing (212) and move it in a sixth direction (e.g., -x direction), and the second housing (212) can move in the sixth direction (e.g., -x direction) as the first rail (201) and the second rail (202) move in the sixth direction (e.g., -x direction).

[0257] According to one embodiment, the display (220) may include a first display portion (221) and / or a second display portion (222). For example, the first display portion (221) may include a portion that is retractable or extendable into the interior of the first housing (211), and the second display portion (222) may be a portion that is positioned on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101) regardless of movement of the second housing (212).

[0258] For example, the first display portion (221) may be a portion inserted into the first housing (211) when the electronic device (101) is in the first state, and the second display portion (222) may be a portion placed outside the first housing (211) when the electronic device (101) is in the first state.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the display (220) may be a flexible display. For example, the display (220) may include a first display portion (221) that includes a bendable or curved portion.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the first housing (211) may include a side member (230) and / or a rear cover (e.g., the rear cover (302) of FIG. 3). For example, the side member (230) may include a first side portion (231), a second side portion (232), and / or a third side portion (233). For example, the second side portion (232) may be substantially perpendicular to the first side portion (231). For example, the third side portion (233) may be substantially perpendicular to the first side portion (231) and substantially parallel to the second side portion (232).

[0261] According to one embodiment, the side member (230) included in the first housing (211) may include a conductive material and / or a non-conductive material. For example, the entire first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may include a conductive material. For example, the first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may include a conductive material and a non-conductive material. For example, the entire first side portion (231) of the side member (230) may include a non-conductive material.

[0262] According to one embodiment, a non-conductive member (240) (e.g., rubber or glass) may be disposed on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101). For example, the non-conductive member (240) may be disposed on the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101) so as to be adjacent to the first side portion (231).

[0263] According to one embodiment, the non-conductive member (240) can reduce or prevent foreign matter located outside the electronic device (101) from entering the interior of the electronic device (101) when the first display portion (221) of the display (220) is introduced into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (211).

[0264] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0265] Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (1201) (e.g., a wearable device) according to one embodiment may include a housing (1210), a display (1220), a non-conductive material (1240), and / or a bonding member (1250).

[0266] According to one embodiment, the housing (1210) forming at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (1201) may include a first housing (1211) and / or a second housing (1212). For example, the first housing (1211) may be coupled to the fastening member (1250) and may be a housing fixed to the fastening member (1250).

[0267] For example, the second housing (1212) may include a first part (1212a) movable in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing (1211) and a second part (1212b) movable in a first direction (e.g., -y direction). In one example, the first direction (e.g., -y direction) and the second direction (e.g., +y direction) may be parallel to a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) in which the fastening member (1250) is arranged.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the first part (1212a) of the second housing (1212) can be connected to the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a), and the second part (1212b) can be connected to the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204).

[0269] According to one embodiment, the first part (1212a) of the second housing (1212) can be moved closer to or further away from the first housing (1211) via the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a). For example, in the first state, a user of the electronic device can physically pull the first part (1212a) in a second direction (e.g., +y direction), and accordingly, the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a) of the second housing (1212) can move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) by contacting the rails arranged in the first housing (1211). For another example, in the second state, the user can push the first part (1212a) in the first direction (e.g., -y direction), and accordingly, the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a) of the second housing (1212) can move in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) by contacting the rails arranged in the first housing (1211).

[0270] According to one embodiment, the second part (1212b) of the second housing (1212) can be moved closer to or further away from the first housing (1211) via the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204). For example, a user can physically pull the second part (1212b) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction), and accordingly, the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204) of the second housing (1212) can move in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) by contacting the rails arranged in the first housing (1211). For another example, in the second state, the user can push the second part (1212b) in the second direction (e.g., +y direction), and accordingly, the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204) of the second housing (1212) can move in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) by contacting the rails arranged in the first housing (1211).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have a first state and a second state. For example, the first state may be a state in which the second housing (1212) is in contact with the first housing (1211), and the second state may be a state in which the second housing (1212) is spaced apart by a specified distance (e.g., a maximum movable distance). For example, in the first state, the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) of the second housing (1212) may be in contact with the first housing (1211). When changing from the first state to the second state, the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a) may be extended to the maximum extent so that the first part (1212a) may be spaced apart from the first housing (1211) by a maximum distance. In the second state, the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204) can be extended to the maximum extent so that the second part (1212b) can be spaced apart from the first housing (1211) by the maximum distance. For example, in the first state, the first housing (1211) can be connected to the first part (1212a) through the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a). In this case, the first housing (1211) and the first part (1212a) can be in direct contact with each other. In addition, in the first state, the first housing (1211) can be connected to the second part (1212b) through the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204). In this case, the first housing (1211) and the second part (1212b) can be in direct contact with each other.

[0272] For example, in the second state, the first housing (1211) and the first part (1212a) may be connected through the first rail (1201a) and the second rail (1202a), but the first housing (1211) and the first part (1212a) may not be in direct contact. In the second state, the first housing (1211) and the second part (1212b) may be connected through the third rail (1203) and the fourth rail (1204), but the first housing (1211) and the second part (1212b) may not be in direct contact.

[0273] For example, the first state may be a state in which the second housing (1212) is as close as possible to the first housing (1211), and the second state may be a state in which the second housing (1212) is as far away from the first housing (1211).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have a first state, a second state, and / or an intermediate state. For example, the intermediate state may be an intermediate state between the first state and the second state. For example, the intermediate state may be referred to as a state of the electronic device (101) while the electronic device (101) changes from the first state to the second state.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may include a first display (1220) and / or a second display (1230). For example, the first display (1220) may include a first display portion (1221) that includes a portion that is retractable into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (1211) and a second display portion (1222) that is positioned on the front of the electronic device (1201) regardless of movement of the first part (1212a).

[0276] For example, the second display (1230) may include a third display portion (1231) that includes a portion that is inserted into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (1211) and a fourth display portion (1232) that is positioned on the front of the electronic device (101) regardless of movement of the second part (1212b).

[0277] For example, when changing from a first state to a second state, the first display portion (1221) can be pulled out from the inside of the first housing (1211) as the first part (1212a) moves in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). When changing from a second state to a first state, the first display portion (1221) can be brought into the inside of the first housing (1211) as the first part (1212a) moves in the first direction (e.g., -y direction). For example, the first display portion (1221) can be configured to be movable.

[0278] For example, when changing from the first state to the second state, the third display portion (1231) can be pulled out from the inside of the first housing (1211) as the second part (1212b) moves in the first direction (e.g., -y direction). When changing from the second state to the first state, the third display portion (1231) can be introduced into the inside of the first housing (1211) as the second part (1212b) moves in the second direction (e.g., +y direction). For example, the third display portion (1231) can be configured to be movable.

[0279] According to one embodiment, the first display (1220) and / or the second display (1230) may be flexible displays. For example, the first display (1220) may include a first display portion (1221) that includes a bendable or curved portion. For example, the second display (1230) may include a third display portion (1231) that includes a bendable or curved portion.

[0280] According to one embodiment, a non-conductive material (1240) (e.g., rubber or glass) may be disposed on the front side of the electronic device (101). For example, the non-conductive material (1240) may be disposed between the first display (1220) and the second display (1230). For example, the non-conductive material (1240) may be positioned at the center of the first housing (1211). For example, the non-conductive material (1240) may be formed to extend in a specified direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) and may be disposed within the first housing (1211) to form the front side of the electronic device (1201).

[0281] According to one embodiment, a non-conductive material (1240) may be disposed along one side (1209a) of the area (1209) where the displays are exposed.

[0282] In one embodiment, the non-conductive material (1240) can reduce or prevent foreign matter located outside the electronic device (1201) from entering the interior of the electronic device (1201) when the first display portion (1221) of the first display (1220) is introduced into the interior of the first housing (1211) or is withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (1211). As another example, the non-conductive material (1240) can reduce or prevent foreign matter located outside the electronic device (1201) from entering the interior of the electronic device (1201) when the third display portion (1223) of the second display (1230) is introduced into the interior of the first housing (1211) or is withdrawn from the interior of the first housing (1211).

[0283] Although FIG. 12 of the present disclosure describes that the movement of the second housing (1212), the movement of the first display (1220), or the movement of the second display (1230) is performed by a physical force of the user, this is only an example. For example, the second housing (1212), the first display (1220), and / or the second display (1230) may be moved by a motor or roller included in the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (1201) may identify a user input (e.g., an input to the first display (1220) or a physical input to a key button), and the electronic device (1201) may move the second housing (1212), the first display (1220), and / or the second display (1230) in a first direction (e.g., a -y direction) or a second direction (e.g., a +y direction) through the roller based on the user input. For example, the first display (1220) can be moved in a first direction (e.g., the -y direction) or a second direction (e.g., the +y direction). For example, the second display (1230) can be moved in a first direction (e.g., the -y direction) or a second direction (e.g., the +y direction).

[0284] FIG. 13 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0285] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (1201) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member (1311), a second conductive member (1312), a printed circuit board (1260), a wireless communication circuit (1270), a first battery (1251) and / or a second battery (1252).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1211) may include a rear cover (1202). For example, the rear cover (1202) may form the rear of the electronic device (1201) and may come into contact with the user's body (e.g., wrist) when the electronic device (1201) is mounted on the user's body (e.g., wrist). For example, the rear cover (1202) may include a non-conductive material. However, the material included in the rear cover (1202) is not limited to a non-conductive material, and the rear cover (1202) may also include a conductive material.

[0287] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (1260) may include a first region (1261), a second region (1262), and / or a third region (1263). For example, the first region (1261) may not include a conductive material, and the second region (1262) and the third region (1263) may include a conductive material. For example, the first region (1261) may be located between the second region (1262) and the third region (1263). For example, the second region (1262) may be located in a second direction (e.g., a +y direction) relative to the first region (1261). For example, the third region (1263) may be located in a third direction (e.g., a -y direction) relative to the first region (1261).

[0288] According to one embodiment, a fastening member (1250) (e.g., a strap) may be coupled to the rear cover (1202). For example, the fastening member (1250) may be detachably coupled to the rear cover (1202).

[0289] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (1311) and / or the second conductive member (1312) may be disposed within the first housing (1211). For example, the first conductive member (1311) may be disposed between the first display (1220) and the second display (1230). For example, the second conductive member (1312) may be disposed between the first display (1220) and the second display (1230).

[0290] For example, the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) may be positioned at the center of the first housing (1211). For example, the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) may be elongated along a designated axis (e.g., the x-axis) and may be positioned between the first battery (1251) and the second battery (1252).

[0291] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member (1312) can be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (1311). For example, the second conductive member (1312) can be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (1311) within an electromagnetically connectable distance. For example, the second conductive member (1312) can be disposed adjacent to the first conductive member (1311) within a coupling-connectable distance. For example, the second conductive member (1312) can be arranged parallel to the first conductive member (1311). For example, the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) can be arranged parallel along a designated axis (e.g., the x-axis).

[0292] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (1311) and / or the second conductive member (1312) may have various shapes. For example, the first conductive member (1311) and / or the second conductive member (1312) may have a plate shape.

[0293] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (1311) and / or the second conductive member (1312) may support a non-conductive material (1240) (e.g., rubber or glass). For example, the first conductive member (1311) may be positioned in a third direction (e.g., -z direction) with respect to the non-conductive material (1240) to support the non-conductive material (1240). For example, the second conductive member (1312) may be positioned in a third direction (e.g., -z direction) with respect to the non-conductive material (1240) to support the non-conductive material (1240). For example, a first conductive member (1311) may be positioned between a non-conductive material (1240) and a rear cover (1302), and a second conductive member (1312) may be positioned between a non-conductive material (1240) and a rear cover (1302).

[0294] For example, a first conductive member (1311) may be positioned between a non-conductive material (1240) and a first region (1261). For example, a second conductive member (1312) may be positioned between a non-conductive material (1240) and a second region (1262).

[0295] According to one embodiment, a dielectric (1313) (e.g., an injection-molded material or air) having a specified permittivity may be placed between the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312). For example, the permittivity of the dielectric (1313) may be determined based on a frequency band that the wireless communication circuit (1270) intends to transmit and / or receive based on the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312). For example, the permittivity of the dielectric (313) may be based on a frequency band.

[0296] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (1260) may provide electrical connection paths for various components within the electronic device (1201) or may provide a space for various components to be placed. For example, the processor (120) may be placed on a second region (1262) of the printed circuit board (1260), and the printed circuit board (1260) may provide electrical paths for electrically connecting the power management module (188) and the first battery (1251) and the second battery (1252).

[0297] As another example, the wireless communication circuit (1270) may be disposed on or within the third region (1263), and the printed circuit board (1260) may provide electrical paths that electrically connect the wireless communication circuit (1270) to the first conductive member (1311) and / or the second conductive member (1312).

[0298] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (1260). For example, the first conductive member (1311) may be disposed on a first region (1261) of the printed circuit board (1260). For example, the second conductive member (1312) may be disposed on a second region (1262) of the printed circuit board (1260).

[0299] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (1260) may include a first region (1261) positioned between a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312). For example, when viewed in a third direction (e.g., a -z direction), the first region (1261) may be positioned between the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312). For example, when viewed in a direction toward the interior of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., a -z direction), the first region (1261) may be positioned between the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312).

[0300] According to one embodiment, the first region (1261) of the printed circuit board (1260) may not include a conductive material. For example, at least a portion of the first region (1261) may be formed of a non-conductive material. For example, the first region (1261) may be a non-conductive region formed by removing a metal layer (e.g., ground) of the printed circuit board (1260). For example, the first region (1261) may be a fill cut region or a cutting region formed by cutting a metal layer of the printed circuit board (1260).

[0301] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (1270) may be disposed on or within the printed circuit board (1260). The wireless communication circuit (1270) of FIG. 13 of the present disclosure may correspond to the wireless communication circuit (323) of FIG. 3.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may include an inner housing (1371). For example, the inner housing (1371) may include a first housing portion (1301a) and / or a second housing portion (1301b).

[0303] According to one embodiment, the inner housing (1371) can reduce or prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the electronic device (1201) while the second housing (1212) moves.

[0304] For example, the second part (1212b) of the second housing (1212) can move in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) based on a user's input or a user's physical force. In this case, since the second housing part (1301b) is fixedly positioned, the inside and the outside of the electronic device (1201) can be blocked. For example, even if the second part (1212b) moves in the first direction (e.g., -y direction), since the second housing part (1301b) is fixed, foreign substances located outside can be reduced or prevented from entering the inside of the electronic device (1201).

[0305] For example, the first part (1212a) of the second housing (1212) can move in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) based on a user's input or physical force. In this case, since the second housing part (1301a) is fixedly positioned, the inside and the outside of the electronic device (1201) can be blocked. For example, even if the first part (1212a) moves in the second direction (e.g., +y direction), since the first housing part (1301a) is fixed, foreign substances located outside can be reduced or prevented from entering the inside of the electronic device (1201).

[0306] Although the present disclosure describes the printed circuit board (1260) as including a second region (1262) and a third region (1263) based on the first region (1261), this is merely an example. For example, the electronic device (1201) may include a plurality of printed circuit boards instead of one printed circuit board (1260), and may include a first printed circuit board corresponding to the second region (1262) based on the first region (1261) and a second printed circuit board corresponding to the third region (1263).

[0307] The term "inner housing (1371)" in the present disclosure may be replaced with another term to describe a housing that is distinct from the first housing and the second housing. For example, the term "inner housing (1371)" may be replaced with the term "third housing," "frame," or "internal frame."

[0308] FIG. 14A is a drawing illustrating conductive regions formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0309] Referring to FIG. 14A, a plurality of conductive regions (1430) may be formed or arranged in a first region (1261) according to one embodiment. For example, a printed circuit board (1260) may include a first region (1261) arranged between a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312). A first conductive region (1431) may be formed in a first end (1261a) of the first region (1261), and a second conductive region (1432) may be formed in a second end (1261b) of the second region (1262).

[0310] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (1431) and / or the second conductive region (1432) may be referred to as a portion of a region including a conductive layer of the printed circuit board (1260).

[0311] According to one embodiment, the first conductive region (1431) and the second conductive region (1432) can electrically connect the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312). For example, the first conductive region (1431) can electrically connect the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) at the first end (1261a) of the first region (1261). For example, the second conductive region (1432) can electrically connect the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) at the second end (1261b) of the first region (1261).

[0312] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (1270) can power the first conductive member (1311) via the first conductive connection member (1421). The wireless communication circuit (1270) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member (1311), the second conductive member (1312), the first conductive region (1431), and the second conductive region (1432).

[0313] According to one embodiment, the second region (1262) of the printed circuit board (1260) may include a first ground (1271). The first ground (1271) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (1311). For example, the first ground (1271) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (1311) via the second conductive connection member (1422). For example, the first ground (1271) may be electrically connected to the first conductive member (1311) via the fifth conductive connection member (1425).

[0314] According to one embodiment, the third region (1263) of the printed circuit board (1260) may include a second ground (1272). The second ground (1272) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (1312). For example, the second ground (1272) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (1312) via a third conductive connection member (1423). For example, the second ground (1272) may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (1312) via a fourth conductive connection member (1424).

[0315] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (1270) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of multiple frequency bands as the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) are electrically connected to grounds at various points. In addition, as the first conductive member (1311) is electrically connected to the first ground (1271) at various points, even if one conductive connection member (e.g., the second conductive connection member (1422)) fails, the first conductive member (1311) can maintain its connection to the first ground (1271). As another example, as the second conductive member (1312) is electrically connected to the second ground (1272) at various points, even if one conductive connection member (e.g., the third conductive connection member (1423)) fails, the second conductive member (1312) can maintain its connection to the second ground (1272).

[0316] Although the present disclosure describes the first ground (1271) as being electrically connected to the first conductive member (1311) at multiple points, this is merely an example. For example, the first ground (1271) may also be electrically connected to the first conductive member (1311) at a single point.

[0317] The term conductive region in the present disclosure may be replaced with the terms conductive layer, conductive connecting portion, connecting portion, ground region, or ground fill region.

[0318] FIG. 14b is a drawing illustrating a second conductive region formed in a first region between a first conductive member and a second conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0319] Referring to FIG. 14b, a second conductive region (1432) may be formed at a second end (1261b) of a first region (1261) according to one embodiment. For example, the second conductive region (1432) may be referred to as a portion of a region including a conductive layer of a printed circuit board (1260).

[0320] The embodiment of FIG. 14b of the present disclosure may be referred to as an embodiment in which the first conductive region (1431) is omitted from the embodiment of FIG. 14a.

[0321] FIG. 14c is a drawing illustrating a conductive member including a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0322] Referring to FIG. 14c, an electronic device (1201) according to one embodiment may include a conductive member (1410) disposed in the center of a first housing (1211).

[0323] The conductive member (810) of FIG. 8a of the present disclosure can correspond to a case where the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) of FIG. 13 are formed integrally.

[0324] According to one embodiment, a slot (1290) may be formed in the conductive member (1310). For example, the slot (1290) may be a cavity formed within the conductive member (1410). For example, a non-conductive material or dielectric (e.g., air or an injection member) may be placed in the slot (1290).

[0325] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (1270) can power the conductive member (1410) via the first conductive connection member (1421). The power supply can cause the wireless communication circuit (1270) to form an electrical path along the edge of the slot (1290) in the conductive member (1410). The wireless communication circuit (1270) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on the electrical path formed in the conductive member (1410).

[0326] Figure 15 is a current distribution diagram according to a frequency band transmitted by a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment.

[0327] Referring to FIG. 15, a current distribution formed in an electronic device (1201) is illustrated when a wireless communication circuit (1270) according to an embodiment transmits RF signals of a first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 1.57 GHz) to a first conductive member (1311). In addition, a current distribution formed in an electronic device (1201) is illustrated when the wireless communication circuit (1270) transmits RF signals of a second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 2.4 GHz) to the first conductive member (1311). For example, the second frequency band may correspond to a multiplication resonance frequency band of the first frequency band.

[0328] Although the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312) within the electronic device (101) are not illustrated in the present disclosure, the first region (1510) can be understood as a region that substantially includes the first conductive member (1311) and the second conductive member (1312).

[0329] It is identified that a radiation performance higher than a specified value is secured in both cases where the electronic device (1201) transmits RF signals of the first frequency band to the first conductive member (1311) or RF signals of the second frequency band from the formation of current distributions in the first region (1510).

[0330] FIG. 16 illustrates a radiation efficiency graph and a reflection coefficient graph of an antenna including a first conductive member and a second conductive member when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive member.

[0331] Referring to FIG. 16, a first graph (1610) according to one embodiment is a graph of radiation efficiency of an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when a wireless communication circuit (1270) supplies power to the first conductive member (1311). A second graph (1620) is a graph of reflection coefficient of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when a wireless communication circuit (1270) supplies power to the first conductive member (1311).

[0332] Referring to the first graph (1610) and the second graph (1620), it is confirmed that a radiation efficiency value of about 10 dB or more is shown in the first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 1.5 GHz) and the second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including 2.4 GHz). In addition, it is confirmed that a reflection coefficient value of about 5 dB or less is shown in the first frequency band and the second frequency band.

[0333] Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (101) can secure antenna performance greater than a specified value in the first frequency band and the second frequency band through an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312).

[0334] FIG. 17 illustrates the current distribution when the first part of the second housing according to one embodiment moves away from the first housing and the wireless communication circuit supplies power to the first conductive member.

[0335] Referring to FIG. 17, when the first part (1212a) according to one embodiment is moved in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) by a user input or a user's physical force, a current distribution formed when the wireless communication circuit (1270) supplies power to the first conductive member (1311) is illustrated.

[0336] According to one embodiment, since the second part (1212b) is not withdrawn from the first housing (1211), the current may be relatively reduced in the first part (1710) corresponding to the non-conductive material (1240), but it is confirmed that a relatively high current is still distributed in the second part (1720).

[0337] FIG. 18 illustrates a current distribution when the first part and the second part of the second housing according to one embodiment move away from the first housing and the wireless communication circuit supplies power to the first conductive member.

[0338] Referring to FIG. 18, when a first part (1212a) according to one embodiment moves in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) by a user input or a user's physical force and a second part (1212b) moves in a first direction (e.g., -y direction), a current distribution formed when a wireless communication circuit (1270) supplies power to a first conductive member (1311) is illustrated.

[0339] It is confirmed that a current distribution is formed in the first part (1810) corresponding to the non-conductive material (1240). Therefore, the electronic device (1201) can secure an antenna radiation performance greater than a specified value when the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) are away from the first housing (1211).

[0340] FIG. 19 is a graph of reflection coefficients corresponding to cases where the first part or the second part of the second housing is withdrawn and cases where it is not withdrawn according to one embodiment.

[0341] Referring to FIG. 19, a first graph (1910) according to one embodiment is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) of the second housing (1212) do not move and are in contact with the first housing (1211). A second graph (1920) is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) of the second housing (1212) moves in a second direction (e.g., +y direction). The third graph (1930) is a reflection coefficient graph of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) moves in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) and the second part (1212b) moves in a first direction (e.g., -y direction).

[0342] Referring to the first graph (1910), the second graph (1920), and the third graph (1930), it is confirmed that a reflection coefficient value of about -5 dB or less is shown in the first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 1.57 GHz). Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (1301) can secure a radiation performance higher than the specified value in both cases where the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) move away from the first housing (1211) or do not move.

[0343] Referring to the first graph (1910), the second graph (1920), and the third graph (1930), it is confirmed that a reflection coefficient value of about -20 dB or less is shown in the second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 2.4 GHz). Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (1301) can secure a radiation performance higher than the specified value in both cases where the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) move away from the first housing (1211) or do not move.

[0344] FIG. 20 is a graph of antenna radiation efficiency corresponding to the case where the first part or the second part of the second housing is withdrawn and the case where it is not withdrawn according to one embodiment.

[0345] Referring to FIG. 20, a first graph (2010) according to one embodiment is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) of the second housing (1212) do not move and are in contact with the first housing (1211). A second graph (2020) is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) of the second housing (1212) moves in a second direction (e.g., +y direction). The third graph (2030) is a radiation efficiency graph of an antenna including a first conductive member (1311) and a second conductive member (1312) when the first part (1212a) moves in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) and the second part (1212b) moves in a first direction (e.g., -y direction).

[0346] Referring to the first graph (2010), the second graph (2020), and the third graph (2030), it is confirmed that a radiation efficiency value of about -5 dB or more is shown in the first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 1.57 GHz). Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (1301) can secure a radiation performance higher than the specified value in both cases where the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) move away from the first housing (1211) or do not move.

[0347] Referring to the first graph (2010), the second graph (2020), and the third graph (2030), it is confirmed that a radiation efficiency value of about -10 dB or more is shown in the second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 2.4 GHz). Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (1301) can secure a radiation performance higher than the specified value in both cases where the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) move away from the first housing (1211) or do not move.

[0348] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0349] Referring to FIG. 21, an electronic device (2101) (e.g., a wearable device) according to one embodiment may include a housing (1210), a display (1220), a non-conductive material (1240), and / or a bonding member (1250).

[0350] Unlike the electronic device (1201) of FIG. 12, the housing (1210) of FIG. 21 of the present disclosure is an embodiment in which the second housing (1212) is coupled to the fastening member (1250) so that the fastening member (1250) can move in a direction perpendicular to the fastening member (1250). For example, the second housing (1212) of FIG. 21 can move in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the fastening member (1250) is arranged (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the x-axis direction). On the other hand, the second housing (1212) of FIG. 12 can move in a direction parallel to the direction in which the fastening member (1250) is arranged (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the y-axis direction).

[0351] As another example, the embodiment of FIG. 21 can substantially correspond to the case where the housing (1210) of the embodiment of FIG. 12 is rotated by about -90.

[0352] FIG. 22 illustrates an electronic device including displays having different widths according to one embodiment.

[0353] Referring to FIG. 22, an electronic device (2201) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member (2211), a second conductive member (2212), a printed circuit board (2260), a wireless communication circuit (2270), a first battery (2251) and / or a second battery (2252).

[0354] In the embodiment of FIG. 22 of the present disclosure, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the widths of the first display (2220) and the second display (2230) may be different from each other.

[0355] For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, a portion of the first display (1220) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (1201) and a portion of the second display (1230) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (1201) may have substantially the same width and may be symmetrical with each other. In the embodiment of FIG. 22, a portion of the first display (2220) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (2201) may have a first width (W1), and a portion of the second display (2230) that is exposed to the outside may have a second width (W2). That is, in the embodiment of FIG. 22, a portion of the electronic device (2201) that is exposed to the outside may be different for each display.

[0356] For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the entire first display (1220) and the entire second display (1230) may have substantially the same width and may be symmetrical with respect to each other. In the embodiment of FIG. 22, the first display (2220) may have a third width overall, and the second display (2230) may have a fourth width overall that is greater than the third width.

[0357] Additionally, in the embodiment of FIG. 22 of the present disclosure, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the sizes of the first battery (2251) and the second battery (2252) may be different from each other. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the first battery (1251) and the second battery (1252) may have substantially the same size and may be symmetrical to each other. In the embodiment of FIG. 22, the first battery (2251) may have a smaller size than the second battery (2252).

[0358] Additionally, in the embodiment of FIG. 22 of the present disclosure, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the first region (2261) of the printed circuit board (2260) may be formed closer to the first part (2212a) than to the second part (2212b). For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the first region (1261) may be spaced apart from each of the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) by the same distance. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIG. 22, the first region (1261) may be positioned closer to the first part (2212a) than to the second part (2212b).

[0359] As another example, the first region (1261) may be positioned in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) relative to the center of the first housing.

[0360] Additionally, in the embodiment of FIG. 22 of the present disclosure, unlike in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the non-conductive member (2240) may be positioned closer to the first part (2212a) than to the second part (2212b). For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the non-conductive member (2240) may be spaced apart from each of the first part (1212a) and the second part (1212b) by the same distance. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIG. 22, the non-conductive member (2240) may be positioned closer to the first part (1212a) than to the second part (1212b).

[0361] In one embodiment, the first housing may include a rear cover (2202). For example, the rear cover (2202) may form a rear surface of the electronic device (2201) and may come into contact with the user's body (e.g., wrist) when the electronic device (2201) is mounted on the user's body (e.g., wrist). A fastening member (1250) (e.g., a strap) may be coupled to the rear cover (2202).

[0362] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (2260) may include a first region (2261), a second region (2262), and / or a third region (2263). For example, the first region (2261) may include a non-conductive material, and the second region (2262) and the third region (2263) may include a conductive material. For example, the first region (2261) may be located between the second region (2262) and the third region (2263).

[0363] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (2211) and / or the second conductive member (2212) may be disposed within the first housing. For example, the first conductive member (311) may be disposed between the first display (2220) and the second display (2230).

[0364] The first housing of FIG. 22 of the present disclosure may correspond to the first housing (1211) of FIG. 12, the second housing may correspond to the second housing (1212) of FIG. 12, and the wireless communication circuit (2270) of FIG. 22 may correspond to the wireless communication circuit (323) of FIG. 3.

[0365] Figure 23 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a second battery.

[0366] Referring to FIG. 23, an electronic device (2201) according to one embodiment may include only one battery within the electronic device (2201). For example, the electronic device (2201) may not include the first battery (2251) of FIG. 22, and may only include the second battery (2252).

[0367] Although FIG. 23 of the present disclosure illustrates that the electronic device (2201) includes only the second battery (2252), this is merely an example. For example, the electronic device (2201) may include only the first battery (2251) and not the second battery (2252).

[0368] Figure 24 is a current distribution diagram according to a frequency band transmitted by a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment.

[0369] Referring to FIG. 24, a current distribution formed in an electronic device (2201) is illustrated when a wireless communication circuit (2270) according to one embodiment energizes a first conductive member (2211) to transmit RF signals of a first frequency band (e.g., about 1.57 GHz). Also illustrated is a current distribution formed in an electronic device (2201) when a wireless communication circuit (2270) energizes a first conductive member (2211) to transmit RF signals of a second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 2.4 GHz).

[0370] Although the first conductive member (2211) and the second conductive member (2212) within the electronic device (2201) are not illustrated in the present disclosure, the first region (2410) can be understood as a region that substantially includes the first conductive member (2211) and the second conductive member (2212).

[0371] It is identified that a radiation performance higher than a specified value is secured in both cases where the electronic device (2201) transmits RF signals of the first frequency band to the first conductive member (2211) or RF signals of the second frequency band from the formation of current distributions in the first region (2410).

[0372] FIG. 25 illustrates a radiation efficiency graph and a reflection coefficient graph of an antenna including a first conductive member and a second conductive member when a wireless communication circuit according to one embodiment is powered on the first conductive member.

[0373] Referring to FIG. 25, a first graph (2510) according to one embodiment is a graph of radiation efficiency of an antenna including a first conductive member (2211) and a second conductive member (2212) when a wireless communication circuit (2270) supplies power to the first conductive member (2211). A second graph (2520) is a graph of reflection coefficient of a signal radiated by an antenna including a first conductive member (2211) and a second conductive member (2212) when a wireless communication circuit (2270) supplies power to the first conductive member (2211).

[0374] Referring to the first graph (2510) and the second graph (2520), it is confirmed that a radiation efficiency value of about -10 dB or more is shown in the first frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including about 1.5 GHz) and the second frequency band (e.g., a frequency band including 2.4 GHz). In addition, it is confirmed that a reflection coefficient value of about -5 dB or less is shown in the first frequency band and the second frequency band.

[0375] Accordingly, it is confirmed that the electronic device (2201) can secure antenna performance greater than a specified value in the first frequency band and the second frequency band through an antenna including a first conductive member (2211) and a second conductive member (2212).

[0376] FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0377] Referring to FIG. 26, an electronic device (2601) according to one embodiment may include a housing (2610), a display (2620), a sub-display (2660), a hinge (2630), a hinge cover (2631), and / or a fastening member (2650).

[0378] According to one embodiment, the housing (2610) may include a first housing (2611) and a second housing (2612) that is foldably connected to the first housing (2611). For example, the first housing (2611) and the second housing (2612) may be coupled via a hinge (2630), and the second housing (2612) may be foldable or unfoldable relative to the first housing (2611) via the hinge (2630).

[0379] According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (2631) can cover the hinge (2630). For example, the hinge cover (2631) can prevent foreign substances from entering the hinge (2630) from the outside of the electronic device (2601) when the hinge (2630) is folded or unfolded.

[0380] According to one embodiment, the display (2620) may include a first display portion (2621) and a second display portion (2622). The display (2620) may be folded about a folding axis (e.g., the y-axis), and the first display portion (2621) may be facing or aligned with the second display portion (2622).

[0381] According to one embodiment, in the second state, the display (2620) may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction), and in the first state, as the second display portion (2622) of the display (2620) is folded, the sub-display (2660) located at the rear of the second display portion (2622) may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction).

[0382] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2601) may have a first state and a second state. For example, the first state may be referred to as a state in which the display (2620) is folded with respect to a folding axis (e.g., y-axis). In this case, the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) may face each other. For example, the second state may be referred to as a state in which the display (2620) is unfolded. In this case, the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) may face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction).

[0383] For example, the first state may be referred to as a state in which the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) form an angle of approximately 0 degrees. The second state may be referred to as a state in which the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) form an angle of approximately 180 degrees. In this case, the sub-display (2660) may face a fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction).

[0384] The fastening member (2650) of FIG. 26 of the present disclosure may correspond to the fastening member (250) of FIG. 2, and the description of the fastening member (250) of FIG. 2 may be applied to the fastening member (2650).

[0385] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0386] Referring to FIG. 27, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member (2711), a second conductive member (2712), a printed circuit board (2730), a rear cover (2602), and / or a battery (2750).

[0387] The first conductive member (2711), the second conductive member (2712), the printed circuit board (2730), the rear cover (2602), and the battery (330) of FIG. 27 of the present disclosure may correspond to the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the printed circuit board (320), the rear cover (302), and the battery (2750) of FIG. 3, in that order. Accordingly, the description of the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the printed circuit board (320), the rear cover (302), and the battery (330) of FIG. 3 can be applied to the first conductive member (311), the second conductive member (312), the printed circuit board (320), the rear cover (302), and the battery (330) of FIG. 3 in that order.

[0388] According to one embodiment, in the first state, the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) can face each other, and in the second state, the first display portion (2621) and the second display portion (2622) can face the fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction).

[0389] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (2760) can power at least one of the first conductive member (2711) or the second conductive member (2712) in the first state and the second state. The wireless communication circuit (2760) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member (2711) and the second conductive member (2712).

[0390] FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0391] Referring to FIG. 28, an electronic device (2801) according to one embodiment may include a housing (2810), a first display (2820), a second display (2830a), a first sub-display (2861), a second sub-display (2862), a first hinge (2871), a second hinge (2872), a non-conductive member (2830), and / or a fastening member (2850).

[0392] According to one embodiment, the housing (2810) may include a first housing (2811), a second housing (2812) foldably connected to the first housing (2811), and / or a third housing (2813) foldably connected to the first housing (2811). For example, the first housing (2811) and the second housing (2812) may be joined via a first hinge (2871), and the second housing (2812) may be foldable or unfoldable relative to the first housing (2811) via the first hinge (2871). For example, the first housing (2811) and the third housing (2813) can be joined via the second hinge (2872), and the third housing (2813) can be folded or unfolded relative to the first housing (2811) via the second hinge (2872).

[0393] According to one embodiment, the first display (2820) may include a first display portion (2821) and a second display portion (2822). For example, the first display (2820) may be folded or unfolded based on a folding axis (e.g., the x-axis). For example, when the first display (2820) is folded based on a folding axis (e.g., the x-axis), the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) may face each other. When the first display (2820) is unfolded, the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) may face a fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction).

[0394] According to one embodiment, the second display (2830a) may include a third display portion (2831) and a fourth display portion (2832). For example, the second display (2830a) may be folded or unfolded based on a folding axis (e.g., the x-axis). For example, when the second display (2830a) is folded based on a folding axis (e.g., the x-axis), the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) may face each other. When the second display (2830a) is unfolded, the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) may face a fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction).

[0395] According to one embodiment, in the second state, the first display (2820) and the second display (2830a) may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction), and in the first state, as the first display portion (2821) of the first display (2820) is folded, the first sub-display (2861) located on the rear side of the first display portion (2821) may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction). In the first state, as the third display portion (2831) of the second display (2830a) is folded, the second sub-display (2862) located on the rear side of the third display portion (2831) may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., +z direction).

[0396] According to one embodiment, the first display (2820) may be disposed on the first housing (2811) and the second housing (2812). For example, the second display portion (2822) may be disposed on the first housing (2811), and the first display portion (2821) may be disposed on the second housing (2812).

[0397] According to one embodiment, the second display (2830a) may be disposed on the first housing (2811) and the third housing (2813). For example, the fourth display portion (2832) may be disposed on the first housing (2811), and the third display portion (2831) may be disposed on the third housing (2813).

[0398] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2801) may have a first state and a second state. For example, the first state may be referred to as a state in which the first display (2820) and the second display (2830a) are folded with respect to a folding axis (e.g., the x-axis). In this case, the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) may face each other, and the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) may face each other. For example, the second state may be referred to as a state in which the display (2620) is unfolded. In this case, the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) may face a fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction), and the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) may face a fourth direction (e.g., the +z direction).

[0399] For example, a first state may be referred to as a state in which the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) form an angle of approximately 0 degrees. A second state may be referred to as a state in which the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) form an angle of approximately 180 degrees. A first state may be referred to as a state in which the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) form an angle of approximately 0 degrees. A second state may be referred to as a state in which the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) form an angle of approximately 180 degrees.

[0400] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2801) may include a non-conductive portion (2870), and the non-conductive portion (2870) may be disposed on a front surface of the electronic device (2801). The non-conductive portion (2870) may be disposed between the first display (2820) and the second display (2830a).

[0401] The non-conductive member (2830) of the present disclosure can correspond to the non-conductive material (1240) of FIG. 12, and the description of the non-conductive material (1240) of FIG. 12 can be applied to the non-conductive member (2830) unless there is a contradiction.

[0402] The fastening member (2850) of FIG. 28 of the present disclosure may correspond to the fastening member (250) of FIG. 2, and the description of the fastening member (250) of FIG. 2 may be applied to the fastening member (2850).

[0403] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device including a foldable display according to one embodiment.

[0404] Referring to FIG. 29, an electronic device (2801) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member (2911), a second conductive member (2912), a first battery (2951), a second battery (2952), a printed circuit board (2960), a rear cover (2902), a wireless communication circuit (2970), and / or a bonding member (2850).

[0405] The first conductive member (2911), the second conductive member (2912), the first battery (2951), the second battery (2952), the printed circuit board (2960), the rear cover (2902), the wireless communication circuit (2970), and the bonding member (2850) of FIG. 29 of the present disclosure may correspond in order to the first conductive member (1311), the second conductive member (1312), the first battery (1251), the second battery (1252), the printed circuit board (1260), the rear cover (1202), the wireless communication circuit (1270), and the bonding member (1250) of FIG. 13.

[0406] According to one embodiment, the first region (2961), the second region (2962), and the third region (2963) of the printed circuit board (2960) may correspond to the first region (1261), the second region (1262), and the third region (1263) of FIG. 13.

[0407] According to one embodiment, in the first state, the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) can face each other, and the third display portion (2823) and the fourth display portion (2824) can face each other. In the second state, the first display portion (2821) and the second display portion (2822) can face a fourth direction (e.g., a +z direction), and the third display portion (2831) and the fourth display portion (2832) can face a fourth direction (e.g., a +z direction).

[0408] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (2970) can power at least one of the first conductive member (2911) or the second conductive member (2912) in the first state and the second state. The wireless communication circuit (2970) can transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member (2911) and the second conductive member (2912).

[0409] FIG. 30 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device having a circular shape according to one embodiment.

[0410] Referring to FIG. 30, when the electronic device (3001) according to one embodiment is in a first state, the display (3010) including the first display (3011) and the second display (3012) may have a circular shape when viewed from the outside. When the electronic device (3001) is in a second state, the display (3010) including the first display (3011) and the second display (3012) may have an oval shape when viewed from the outside.

[0411] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (3001) is in the first state, the electronic device (3001) can be converted to the second state by a physical force of the user. In this case, a portion of the first display (3011) positioned inside the housing (3005) can be pulled out of the housing (3005), and a portion of the second display (3012) positioned inside the housing (3005) can be pulled out of the housing (3005).

[0412] According to one embodiment, the non-conductive member (3030) may be disposed in the central portion of the housing (3005) to form the front surface of the electronic device (3001). The first conductive member (3071) and the second conductive member (3072) may be disposed below the non-conductive member (3030) to support the non-conductive member (3030).

[0413] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (3060) can power at least one of the second conductive elements (3072) among the first conductive elements (3071), and transmit and / or receive RF signals of a designated frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive element (3071) and the second conductive element (3072).

[0414] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable device) includes a housing (210), a display (220) disposed on at least a portion of a front surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable device), a first conductive member (311) included in or disposed within the housing (210), a second conductive member (312) disposed within the housing (210) adjacent to the first conductive member (311), a non-conductive member (240) disposed along one side of an area of ​​the front surface (200) of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable device) where the display (220) is exposed and supported by the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312), and a wireless communication circuit (323), wherein the wireless communication circuit (323) is connected to the first conductive member (311) or the second conductive member (312). It can be configured to supply power to the conductive member (312) and transmit and / or receive RF signals of the first frequency band based on the electrical path (520) formed in the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (312).

[0415] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member may be disposed along a first side of the lower surface of the non-conductive member to support the non-conductive member, and the second conductive member may be disposed along a second side of the lower surface of the non-conductive member to support the non-conductive member.

[0416] According to one embodiment, the electronic device further comprises a printed circuit board on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged, the printed circuit board comprising a first region positioned between the first conductive member and the second conductive member and comprising a non-conductive material, and a portion of a conductive path electrically connecting the wireless communication circuit and the first conductive member may be formed on the first region.

[0417] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member is electrically connected to a ground included in the printed circuit board, and the second conductive member is disposed on the printed circuit board to support the non-conductive member.

[0418] According to one embodiment, a first conductive region may be formed at a first end of the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and a second conductive region may be formed at a second end of the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

[0419] According to one embodiment, a first conductive region is formed in the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and the first region between the first conductive member and the second conductive member can be divided into a plurality of slots by the first conductive region.

[0420] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member is disposed adjacent to the first conductive member so as to be electromagnetically connectable to the first conductive member, and each of the first conductive member and the second conductive member may include a metal plate.

[0421] According to one embodiment, the non-conductive member disposed on the front surface of the wearable device is included in the housing, and the non-conductive member is disposed within a specified distance from one side of the area where the display is exposed, so as to block the outside and the inside of the housing when a part of the display is pulled out of the housing or introduced into the inside of the housing.

[0422] According to one embodiment, a dielectric having a specified permittivity may be placed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

[0423] According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged and a battery for supplying power to the wireless communication circuit, and the display includes a first display portion that is retractable into or withdrawn from the interior of the housing and a second display portion that is arranged on the front surface of the wearable device, and the first display portion can be arranged between the battery and the printed circuit board in a state in which the first display portion is retracted into the interior of the housing.

[0424] According to one embodiment, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the second housing being connected to the first housing so as to be movable away from the first housing or toward the first housing, and a portion of the display being retractable into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing as the second housing moves.

[0425] According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a side member forming a portion of a side of the wearable device and a back cover forming a back of the wearable device, the first conductive member is disposed adjacent to a first side portion of the side member of the first housing facing the second housing, and the non-conductive member can be disposed along the first side portion.

[0426] According to one embodiment, the first side portion of the side member may comprise a non-conductive material.

[0427] According to one embodiment, the housing comprises a first housing, and a second housing including a first part positioned at a first end portion of the first housing and a second part positioned at a second end portion of the first housing, wherein the first part of the second housing is movable in a first direction away from the first housing, and the second part of the second housing is movable in a second direction opposite to the first direction away from the first housing.

[0428] According to one embodiment, the display includes a first display that moves together with the first part of the second housing and a second display that moves together with the second part of the second housing, wherein the first conductive member and the second conductive member are disposed between the first display and the second display, and the non-conductive member is disposed between the first display and the second display.

[0429] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable device) includes a housing (2610), a flexible display disposed on at least a portion of a front surface of the wearable device (2601), a hinge (2670) connected to the flexible display so that the flexible display can be folded or unfolded, a first conductive member (2711) included in or disposed within the housing (2610), a second conductive member (2712) disposed within the housing (2610) adjacent to the first conductive member (2711), a non-conductive member (2670) disposed along one side of an area where the display is exposed on the front surface of the wearable device (2601) and supported by the first conductive member (2711) and the second conductive member (2712), and a wireless communication circuit (2760), wherein the wireless communication The circuit (2760) may be configured to supply power to the first conductive member (2711) or the second conductive member (2712), and transmit and / or receive RF signals of a first frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member (2711) and the second conductive member (2712).

[0430] According to one embodiment, the electronic device further comprises a printed circuit board on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged, the printed circuit board comprising a first region positioned between the first conductive member and the second conductive member and comprising a non-conductive material, and a portion of a conductive path electrically connecting the wireless communication circuit and the first conductive member may be formed on the first region.

[0431] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member is electrically connected to a ground included in the printed circuit board, and the second conductive member is disposed on the printed circuit board to support the non-conductive member.

[0432] According to one embodiment, a first conductive region may be formed at a first end of the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and a second conductive region may be formed at a second end of the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

[0433] According to one embodiment, a first conductive region is formed in the first region to electrically connect the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and the first region between the first conductive member and the second conductive member can be divided into a plurality of slots by the first conductive region.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, housing; A display disposed on at least a portion of the front surface of the wearable device; A first conductive member included in or disposed within the housing; A second conductive member disposed within the housing adjacent to the first conductive member; A non-conductive member disposed along one side of an area where the display is exposed on the front surface of the wearable device, and supported by the first conductive member and the second conductive member; and Containing a wireless communication circuit, The above wireless communication circuit: Supplying power to the first conductive member or the second conductive member, A wearable device configured to transmit and / or receive radio frequency (RF) signals of at least one frequency band based on an electrical path formed in the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

2. In claim 1, The first conductive member is arranged along the first side of the lower surface of the non-conductive member to support the non-conductive member, A wearable device, wherein the second conductive member is disposed along the second side of the lower surface of the non-conductive member to support the non-conductive member.

3. In claim 1, Further comprising a printed circuit board on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged, The printed circuit board includes a first region positioned between the first conductive member and the second conductive member and comprising a non-conductive material, A wearable device, wherein a portion of the conductive path electrically connecting the wireless communication circuit and the first conductive member is formed on the first region.

4. In claim 3, The second conductive member is electrically connected to a ground included in the printed circuit board, A wearable device, wherein the second conductive member is disposed on the printed circuit board and supports the non-conductive member.

5. In claim 3, At the first end of the first region, a first conductive region is formed that electrically connects the first conductive member and the second conductive member, A wearable device, wherein a second conductive region is formed in the second end of the first region, electrically connecting the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

6. In claim 3, In the first region, a first conductive region is formed that electrically connects the first conductive member and the second conductive member, A wearable device, wherein the first region between the first conductive member and the second conductive member is divided into a plurality of slots by the first conductive region.

7. In claim 1, The second conductive member is positioned adjacent to the first conductive member so as to be electromagnetically connectable with the first conductive member, A wearable device, wherein each of the first conductive member and the second conductive member comprises a metal plate.

8. In claim 1, The non-conductive member disposed on the front surface of the wearable device is included in the housing, A wearable device, wherein the non-conductive member is positioned within a specified distance from one side of the area where the display is exposed, so as to block the exterior and the interior of the housing when a part of the display is pulled out of the housing or pulled into the interior of the housing.

9. In claim 1, A wearable device, wherein a dielectric having a specified permittivity is placed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

10. In claim 1, A printed circuit board on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged; and A battery for supplying power to the wireless communication circuit is included, The display includes a first display portion that is introduced into or withdrawn from the interior of the housing and a second display portion that is arranged on the front surface of the wearable device, A wearable device, wherein the first display portion is positioned between the battery and the printed circuit board while being introduced into the interior of the housing.

11. In claim 1, The above housing comprises a first housing and a second housing, The second housing is connected to the first housing so as to be movable in a direction away from the first housing or in a direction adjacent to the first housing, A wearable device, wherein a portion of the display is retracted into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing as the second housing moves.

12. In claim 11, The first housing includes a side member forming a part of a side of the wearable device and a rear cover forming a rear of the wearable device, The first conductive member is positioned adjacent to a first side portion of the side member of the first housing that faces the second housing, A wearable device, wherein the non-conductive member is arranged along the first side portion.

13. In claim 12, A wearable device, wherein the first side portion of the side member comprises a non-conductive material.

14. In claim 1, The above housing: 1st housing, and A second housing including a first part located at a first end portion of the first housing and a second part located at a second end portion of the first housing, The first part of the second housing moves in the first direction and moves away from the first housing, A wearable device, wherein the second part of the second housing moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction and moves away from the first housing.

15. In claim 14, The display comprises a first display moving together with the first part of the second housing and a second display moving together with the second part of the second housing, The first conductive member and the second conductive member are arranged between the first display and the second display, A wearable device, wherein the non-conductive member is disposed between the first display and the second display.

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