Antenna and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a first housing formed at least partially from a conductive member; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; first and second conductive parts arranged to be spaced apart from each other through a nonconductive area in the first housing; and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first and second conductive parts, wherein the first conductive part can be arranged to be separated from a conductive member through first and second nonconductive parts spaced apart from each other, and the second conductive part can be arranged to be at least partially separated from the conductive member through a third nonconductive part.

Description

Antenna and electronic device including it

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an antenna and an electronic device including the same.

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more aesthetically pleasing, while simultaneously being developed to differentiate their functional elements. Electronic devices are moving beyond their traditional rectangular form factor and are evolving into increasingly diverse shapes. Electronic devices may have a transformable structure that allows for portability and the use of large-screen displays. Electronic devices may have a structure (e.g., a rollable structure or a slideable structure) that allows for variable display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) by supporting housings that slide relative to each other. Such electronic devices may include at least one antenna (e.g., a bezel antenna or a metal frame antenna), and a layout structure that takes the performance of the antenna into consideration may be required.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device) that can induce expansion and / or contraction of a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) depending on an operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first housing (e.g., a book cover or a first housing structure) and a second housing (e.g., a front cover or a second housing structure) that are movably coupled to each other in a manner that is at least partially fitted together. For example, the first housing and the second housing may be slidably operable relative to each other and may support at least a portion of the flexible display. The flexible display may be induced to have a first display area in a slide-in state, and to have a second display area larger than the first display area in a slide-out state.

[0005] The electronic device may include an antenna (e.g., a bezel antenna or a metal frame antenna) utilizing at least one conductive portion disposed through at least a portion of the first housing or the second housing. The conductive portion may be disposed in proximity to the flexible display, thereby having an eaves structure that can reduce the inflow of external foreign matter.

[0006] However, such a skirt structure may act as a BM (black matrix) area of ​​the flexible display, thereby reducing the display area, and may deteriorate the radiation performance of the antenna by causing unintended coupling with the conductive structure of the display (e.g., a conductive sheet (Cu sheet) attached to the back of the display panel).

[0007] To address these issues, if the eaves structure is removed, the thickness of the conductive portion of the housing becomes thinner, which may make it difficult to secure rigidity for the electronic device, and may cause difficulties in the layout design of the substrates arranged around it to be connected to the antenna. Furthermore, due to the operating structure of the rollable electronic device considering the sliding motion, the limited layout structure of the conductive portion may make it difficult to secure the electrical length (e.g., physical length) of the antenna corresponding to the specified operating frequency band (e.g., low band).

[0008] Various embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an antenna having a layout structure capable of reducing performance degradation and an electronic device including the same.

[0009] Various embodiments may provide an antenna and an electronic device including the same arranged to have an extended display area for a flexible display.

[0010] Various embodiments may provide an antenna having a structure that can help secure the rigidity of an electronic device and design the layout of peripheral electronic components (e.g., a substrate) and an electronic device including the same.

[0011] Various embodiments may provide an antenna having a layout structure capable of securing an electrical length corresponding to a specified frequency band and an electronic device including the same.

[0012] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0013] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing formed at least partially of a conductive member, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion spaced apart from each other through a non-conductive region in the first housing, and wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion is separated from the conductive member through the spaced apart first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion, and the second conductive portion is separated from the conductive member through a third non-conductive portion.

[0014] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing formed at least partially of a conductive member, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion spaced apart from each other through a non-conductive region in the first housing, and wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion is arranged to be at least partially separated from the conductive member through at least one first non-conductive portion, and the second conductive portion is arranged to be partially separated from the conductive member through the second non-conductive portion.

[0015] Electronic devices according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can help expand the BM region of a flexible display and improve the radiation performance of the antenna by including an antenna that uses both a conductive portion with a removed eaves structure and another conductive portion separated from the conductive portion by a non-conductive region as a radiator. In addition, the two spaced-apart conductive portions can help secure the electrical length of the antenna operating in a specified frequency band and reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device.

[0016] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0017] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0018] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating the front of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 2b is a diagram illustrating the rear surface of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating the front of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 3b is a diagram illustrating the rear surface of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5b-5b of FIG. 3a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 6A is a rear perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 6b is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device taken along line 6b-6b of FIG. 6a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a graph comparing the radiation performance of an antenna according to changes in the width of a third non-conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIGS. 8A to 8F are schematic diagrams of an antenna disposed in a first housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 9A is a front perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 9b is a rear configuration diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 9a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 10A is a plan view illustrating the front of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 10b is a rear configuration diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 10a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device taken along line 10C-10C of FIG. 10B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 11A is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device including only a second conductive portion arranged through two spaced non-conductive portions in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 11b is a graph showing the radiation performance of an antenna using the second conductive portion of FIG. 11a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 12A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including an antenna utilizing at least a portion of a first conductive portion in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 12b is a graph showing the radiation performance of an antenna using the first conductive portion of FIG. 12a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 13A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including an antenna using at least a portion of a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 13b is a graph showing the radiation performance of an antenna using the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of FIG. 13a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an 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). In 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)).

[0045] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result 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 an auxiliary 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 with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0046] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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).

[0056] The 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) 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).

[0061] 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 beam-forming, 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) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a 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.

[0062] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In 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). In 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. In 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).

[0063] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) 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 a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0064] 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)).

[0065] 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 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.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the sensor module (176) may include a movement distance detection sensor for detecting a movement distance of a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 4) from a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 4) of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may detect a first state, in which the second housing (220) is fully retracted from the first housing (210), a second state, in which the second housing (220) is fully withdrawn from the first housing (210), a withdrawal state, or an intermediate state between the retracted state and the withdrawal state. In some embodiments, the processor (120) may detect, in real time, the movement distance while the second housing (220) is moved from the first housing (210) through the sensor module (176), and may display the movement distance on a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 4). The display module (160) may be controlled to display an object corresponding to the changing display area. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a drive motor control module (181) for controlling the operation of a drive motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepping motor) (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device. In some embodiments, the drive motor control module (181) may be replaced with a processor (120).

[0067] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating the front side of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the rear side of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating the front side of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the rear side of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0069] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B , the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., a book cover or a first housing structure), a second housing (220) (e.g., a front cover or a second housing structure) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled with the first housing (210) so as to be slid out in a first direction (direction ①) or slid in in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed to a slide-in state as a first state by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) in at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed to a slide-out state as a second state by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outwardly (e.g., in direction ①) from the first space (2101).In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4) (e.g., a bendable member, a multi-joint hinge module, a multi-bar assembly, a support bar assembly, or a multi-bar) that, when extended, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220) and, when retracted, is received at least partially into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in a bending manner. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by the support member (240) (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) may be disposed on the back surface of the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) may be disposed in a manner in which it is attached to the back surface of the flexible display (230) via an adhesive member (e.g., taping or bonding). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by the support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) in a retracted state so as to be invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be moved so as to be visible from the outside while being supported by the support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in a retracted state.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211), and the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be disposed on a lower side of the electronic device (200) and include a first side (e.g., a first side) having a first length, a second side (e.g., a second side) extending in a vertical direction (e.g., a y-axis direction) from one end of the first side (2111) and having a second length, and a third side (e.g., a third side) extending parallel to the second side (2112) from the other end of the first side (2111) and having a second length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by combining a conductive material and a non-conductive material (e.g., polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member (212) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member (212) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member (212) may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the second side member (221) may be disposed on an upper side of the electronic device (200) and may include a fourth side (2211) (e.g., a fourth side) having a third length, a fifth side (2212) (e.g., a fifth side) extending from one end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction perpendicular to the second side (2112) (e.g., a - y-axis direction) and having a fourth length, and a sixth side (2213) (e.g., a sixth side) extending from the other end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction parallel to the fifth side (2212) and having a fourth length, and corresponding to the third side (2113). In one embodiment, the second side member (221) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member (222) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member (222) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0073] According to various embodiments, the second side (2112) and the fifth side (2212) may be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) may be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the fifth side (2212) may be arranged to overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the fifth side (2212) may be arranged to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the fifth side (2212) may be arranged to overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the sixth side (2213) may be positioned to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the sixth side (2213) may be positioned to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, a portion of the second extension member (222) may be positioned to be visible from the outside in the retracted state. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the second extension member (222) may be positioned to overlap with the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member (212) may be replaced with the first rear cover (213).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be replaced with the second rear cover (223). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be omitted, and the second rear cover (223) may be replaced with the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a window cover (224) disposed on at least a portion of the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the window cover (224) may be disposed in an area exposed to the outside of the second housing (220) when in the retracted state, and may be formed of a material that facilitates detection of the external environment through at least one camera module (216) and / or sensor module (217) disposed in the internal space (2201) of the second housing (220). For example, the window cover (224) may be formed of a glass and / or polymer material in which at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or sensor module (217) is formed transparently. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include a cover member (2111a) arranged to cover at least a portion of the first side (2111) of the first housing (210).In some embodiments, the window cover (224) or cover member (2111a) may be omitted.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion or a bending portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside when in the retracted state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the remaining portion of the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part (230a) and be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) when the second housing (220) is pulled out along the first direction (① direction). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the second housing (220) is retracted along the second direction (② direction) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the flexible display (230) may be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction).

[0077] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) in a retracted state (e.g., a first state). In one embodiment, when the flexible display (230) transitions to a retracted state (e.g., a second state) in which the second housing (220) is moved by a specific length (L1) (e.g., a sliding stroke) with respect to the first housing (210), a second display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the second portion (230b)) corresponding to the retracted specific length (L1) may be additionally secured in addition to the first display area. For example, when the flexible display (230) transitions from the retracted state to the retracted state, the display area may be expanded.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207)), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (216)), a connector port (208), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203)) disposed in the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include multiple microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (206) and a speaker (207). In one embodiment, the speaker (207) may be connected to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) in a position that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., the fourth side (2211)), regardless of the inlet / outlet state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be connected to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the extended state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be covered so as not to be visible from the outside in the inlet state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may be formed in the first housing (210) in an inlet state and may be externally responsive through an opening formed to correspond with the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include an operative speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a separate speaker hole.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules (204, 217) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be disposed on the front of the electronic device (200), below the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include a flash (not shown) positioned near the second camera module (216). In one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 216) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the first camera module (205) may be disposed under the flexible display (230) and configured to capture a subject through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the flexible display (230).

[0082] According to various embodiments, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), the first sensor module (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or the first sensor module (204) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, an area of ​​the flexible display (230) facing the first camera module (205) may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as part of an active area for displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. Such a transparent area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a field of view area) of the first camera module (205) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (230) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced with the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (230) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220).

[0083] According to various embodiments, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed automatically. For example, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed through gear engagement of a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220), and a rack gear (e.g., the rack gear (280) of FIG. 5A) disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210), extending to at least a portion of the second space (2201), and coupled with the pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A). For example, when a processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) detects a triggering signal for transitioning from an incoming state to an outgoing state or from an outgoing state to an incoming state, the processor may drive a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the triggering signal may include a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the flexible display (230) or a signal according to operation (e.g., pressing) of a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device (200).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) has a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (200) may have a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ± x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be formed such that the length of the first side portion (2111) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the second side portion (2112). In this case, the length of the fourth side (2211) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fifth side (2212).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna (A) that operates through a first conductive portion (311) and a second conductive portion (312) disposed through at least a portion of a first housing (210) formed of a conductive member (210a) (e.g., metal). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be disposed in a non-conductive region (301) disposed in at least a portion of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be disposed between a first non-conductive portion (321) and a second non-conductive portion (322) that are spaced apart from each other in the non-conductive region (301). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (301) may be filled with a non-conductive member (210b) (e.g., polymer). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (312) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first conductive portion (311) through the non-conductive region (301), and may be physically and / or electrically separated from the conductive member (210a) through the third non-conductive portion (323). Accordingly, the antenna (A) may be helped to improve radiation performance by securing a sufficient electrical length by using at least a portion of the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312). In addition, the second conductive portion (312) arranged as a part of the first side portion (2111) may not form an eaves structure that is arranged relatively closer than the distance between the flexible display (230) and the first side portion (2111). This can help improve the radiation performance of the antenna (A) by reducing unintended coupling between the flexible display (230) and the second conductive portion (312) as the separation distance between the second conductive portion (312) and the flexible display (230) increases.

[0086] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0087] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first space (2101), a second housing (220) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) and including a second space (2201), a support member (240) (e.g., a bendable member or a multi-bar assembly) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to an inward motion, a flexible display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a driving unit (e.g., a driving module or a driving mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) in an inward direction (e.g., a -y-axis direction) and / or an outward direction (e.g., a y-axis direction) from the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) and a first rear cover (213) (e.g., a first rear bracket) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211) (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, a first space (2101) may be formed by the first side member (211) and the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first space (2101) may also be formed by the coupling of the first side member (211) and the first rear cover (213).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221), a second rear cover (223) (e.g., a second rear bracket) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221) (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member (222)). In some embodiments, the second housing (200) may further include a window cover coupled with the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the second space (2201) may be formed through the coupling of the second side member (221) and the second rear cover (223).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the driving unit (e.g., the driving module) may include a driving motor (260) disposed in the second space (2201) and including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) and a rack gear (280) fixed to the support bracket (225), extending from the first space (2101) to the second space (2201), and arranged to be gear-engaged with the pinion gear (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly) structurally coupled to the driving motor (260) to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force. In one embodiment, the driving motor (260) may be disposed in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) to be supported by a second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported, at least partially, by a motor bracket (270) fixed to the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be arranged to be guided in a sliding direction through at least a portion of the motor bracket (270). Accordingly, when the electronic device (200) is assembled, the pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) may remain in a gear-engaged state with the rack gear (280), and the pinion gear (261), which receives the driving force of the drive motor (260), may move along the rack gear (280), thereby causing the second housing (220) to move in an inward direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) or an outward direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) with respect to the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that the drive motor (260) is secured to the first housing (210) and the rack gear (280) is secured to the second housing (220).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a support bracket (225) fixed to a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of guide rails (226) (e.g., LM guides (linear motion guides)) fixed to both sides of the support bracket (225) to guide both ends of the support member (240) in a sliding direction and simultaneously guide the second housing (220) in a sliding direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of slide blocks (227) fixed to the first housing and slidably coupled to the pair of guide rails (226), respectively. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the pair of guide rails (226) may be fixed to the first housing (210) through a fastening member, such as a screw. In one embodiment, the support bracket may include a battery mounting portion (e.g., battery mounting portion 2251 of FIG. 5A) for accommodating a battery (B) and a support portion (e.g., support portion 2252 of FIG. 5A) formed on one side of the battery mounting portion (2251) and for supporting the back surface of a support member (240) that bends during the sliding operation of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the support portion (2252) may have an outer surface formed to be curved (e.g., semicircular, or half-round) for smooth guidance of the support member (240). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) may be fixed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) through a fastening member, such as a screw. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include a battery cover coupled to the support bracket (225) to cover the mounted battery (B). In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be secured to the outer surface of the support bracket (225) by a fastening member, such as a screw, so as to extend toward the second space (2201).In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be positioned at the center of the support bracket (225) (e.g., the symmetrical center of the left and right sides of the electronic device (200)) so as to cross the center of the electronic device (200) along the sliding direction of the second housing (220). This central positioning may reduce current consumption by reducing the increase in driving resistance due to eccentricity during the sliding operation.

[0092] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component disposed in the second space (2201). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a substrate (251) (e.g., a first substrate, a substrate assembly, or a main substrate) (e.g., laminated substrates). In some embodiments, the at least one electrical component may be disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another substrate (e.g., a second substrate or a sub-substrate) (e.g., the sub-substrate 252 of FIG. 6A) and an antenna member (253) disposed between the first extension member (212) and the first rear cover (213) in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the another substrate and the antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, another substrate and antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the substrate (251) via at least one electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board or FRC, flexible RF cable). In one embodiment, the antenna member (253) may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing wireless charging function, NFC (neat field communication) function, and / or electronic payment function. In some embodiments, another substrate and / or antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the substrate (251) via a flexible substrate (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board) that extends from the first space to the second space and is elastically deformable.

[0093] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0094] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) having a first space (2101), a second housing (220) having a second space (2201), a support member (240) connected to the second housing (220) and at least partially received into the first space (2101) in a retracted state, a flexible display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220), a rack gear (280) fixed to the first space (2101) and extending into the second space (2201), and a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) arranged in the second space (2201) and gear-engaged with the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) can automatically move the second housing (220) in the withdrawal direction (① direction) or the inlet direction (② direction) based on the first housing (210) through the gear engagement of the pinion gear (261) and the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can include a first rear cover (213) coupled with a first extension member (212) extended from a first side member (211) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can include a second rear cover (223) coupled with a second extension member (222) extended from a second side member (221).

[0096] According to various embodiments, a portion of the second housing (220) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in the retracted state of the electronic device (200) (the state of FIG. 5A). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of being bent into the first space (2101) together with the support member (240), thereby being arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., a display area corresponding to the first portion (230a) of FIG. 3A) exposed to the outside.

[0097] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a pull-out state in which it is moved outwardly from the first housing (210) at least partially along the first direction (direction ①) by driving the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the pull-out state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5b) and may be moved together with the support member (240), such that a portion drawn into the first space (2101) may be exposed so as to be at least partially visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a second display area (e.g., a display area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) of FIG. 3a) that is expanded beyond the first display area exposed to the outside.

[0098] FIG. 6A is a rear perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 6B-6B of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0099] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) slidably coupled to the first housing (210), and a flexible display (230) arranged to receive support from the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and arranged to have a display area that varies depending on the sliding motion. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) may be formed of a conductive member (210a). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) that forms a portion of a side portion (e.g., a first side portion (2111), a second side portion (2112), and a third side portion (2113)) of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first extension member (212) extending or structurally coupled from a first side member (211) into an interior space (e.g., the first space (2101) of FIG. 4).

[0100] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna (A) (e.g., an antenna radiator) disposed through at least a portion of a first housing (210) formed of a conductive member (210a) (e.g., a metal). In one embodiment, the antenna (A) may include a first conductive portion (311) physically and / or electrically separated from the conductive member (210a) through a non-conductive region (301) disposed in the first housing (210) and at least one non-conductive portion (321, 322) (e.g., a gap or segment). In one embodiment, the antenna (A) may include a second conductive portion (312) spaced apart from the first conductive portion (311) through the non-conductive region (301). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (301) may be filled with a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In this case, the conductive member (210a) and the non-conductive member (210b) may be arranged as part of the first housing (210), for example, through insert injection. In one embodiment, the antenna (A) may be set to operate in a designated frequency band through the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312). In one embodiment, the designated frequency band may include a low band of about 600 MHz to 960 MHz, a mid band of about 1700 MHz to 2200 MHz, a high band of about 2300 MHz to 2800 MHz, a sub-6 band of about 5 GHz to 6 GHz, an UHB band of about 3.2 GHz to 4.5 GHz, at least one frequency band of BT (Bluetooth), GPS (Global Positioning System), or WIFI (Wireless Fidelity).

[0101] According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion (311) may be positioned to be separated from the conductive member (210a) via a first non-conductive portion (321) and a second non-conductive portion (322) that are spaced apart. In one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (321) and the second non-conductive portion (322) may be positioned as extensions of the non-conductive member (210b). In one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (321) and the second non-conductive portion (322) may be replaced with a non-conductive material different from the non-conductive member (210b). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (312) may comprise a portion of the conductive member (210a) that is spaced apart from the first conductive portion (311) via the non-conductive region (301). In one embodiment, one end of the second conductive portion (312) may be arranged to be electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (21a) via the third non-conductive portion (323). In this case, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., F in FIG. 6A) (e.g., wireless communication module (192) in FIG. 1) may be electrically connected (e.g., powered) to one end of the first conductive portion (311) and configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band via the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312). In one embodiment, the conductive member (210a), the first conductive portion (311), the second conductive portion (312), the first non-conductive portion (321), the second non-conductive portion (322), the third non-conductive portion (323), and the non-conductive member (210b) may be formed as part of the first housing (210) through insert injection.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion (311) may be disposed on the rear surface of the first housing (210). For example, at least a portion of the first conductive portion (311) may be formed as a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (312) may be disposed through a portion of the first side portion (2111) (e.g., the first side), a portion of the second side portion (2112) (e.g., the second side), and a portion of the third side portion (2113) (e.g., the third side) of the first side member (211) of the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the second conductive portion (312) may be disposed through only a portion of the first side portion (2111). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (301) may be arranged to extend from a rear surface of the first housing (210) (e.g., a portion of the first extension member (212)) to the first side surface (2111). In one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (321) and the second non-conductive portion (322) may be arranged to electrically and / or physically isolate the first conductive portion (311) from the conductive member (210a) in the non-conductive region (301) disposed on the rear surface of the first housing (210) (e.g., a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be arranged on a third side surface (2113) (e.g., the third side surface) of the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be positioned on the second side (2112) (e.g., the second side) depending on the power supply location of the first conductive portion (311). In some embodiments, the first conductive portion (311) may be positioned on the first side (2111) (e.g., the first side) so as to be spaced apart from the second conductive portion (312).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to a sub-substrate (252) (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) disposed in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (F) (e.g., a power supply unit) (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in the sub-substrate (252) through a wiring member (254) (e.g., an electrical connection member). In one embodiment, the wiring member (254) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) having one end electrically connected to the sub-substrate (252) and the other end electrically connected to at least a portion of the first conductive portion (311). In one embodiment, the wiring member (254) may be electrically connected to the sub-substrate (252) and / or the first conductive portion (311) by soldering, connector bonding, or physical contact via a conductive contact. In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) and the first and second non-conductive portions (321, 322) may be covered from the outside by a first rear cover (213) made of a dielectric material disposed on the rear surface of the first housing (210). In this case, the sub-substrate (252) may be disposed in a space between the first rear cover (213) and the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the sub-substrate (252) may also be disposed in a space between the first extension member (212) and the flexible display (230) in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be exposed so as to be visible from the outside, either on the third side (2113) or the second side (2112). In some embodiments, the third non-conductive portion (323) may also be arranged so as to be at least partially invisible from the outside, via a paint applied to the outer surface of the first side member (211).

[0104] According to various embodiments, the third non-conductive portion (323) is positioned in the opposite direction to the first non-conductive portion (321) or the second non-conductive portion (322), which is an area where the current distribution of the first conductive portion (311) is concentrated (e.g., an open end), thereby inducing a smooth current flow from the first conductive portion (311) to the second conductive portion (312), and helping to improve the radiation performance of the antenna (A). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, when the first conductive portion (311) is fed at a position that is offset in the -x-axis direction with respect to the center, the area where the current is concentrated (open end) is near the first non-conductive portion (321), and in this case, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be positioned at the third side (323) opposite to the first non-conductive portion (321) where the current is concentrated. In one embodiment, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be positioned near the first non-conductive portion (321) or the second non-conductive portion (322) in the first housing (210) that is relatively close to the feeding position of the first conductive portion (311). For example, in FIG. 6A, if the feeding position of the first conductive portion (311) is closer to the second non-conductive portion (322) than to the first non-conductive portion (321), the third non-conductive portion (323) may be positioned at the third side (2113) or the first side (2111) that is relatively close to the second non-conductive portion (322). If the power supply position of the first conductive portion (311) is closer to the first non-conductive portion (321) than to the second non-conductive portion (322), the third non-conductive portion (323) can be placed on the second side (2112) or the first side (2111) that is relatively close to the first non-conductive portion (321).

[0105] According to various embodiments, a distance (d) between the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) may be defined so that the current flow of the first conductive portion (311) is induced in the forward direction to the second conductive portion (312) through the feed. For example, the shortest distance (d) between the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) may be set to include at least a distance at which the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) are not electrically coupled. In one embodiment, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be formed to have a designated width (w). In one embodiment, the radiation performance of the antenna (A) may be determined according to the size of the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323).

[0106] According to various embodiments, the second conductive portion (312) can help to provide an electrical length corresponding to the operating frequency band of the antenna (A) through the first conductive portion (311). For example, when the first conductive portion (311) is operated in a low band, sufficient electrical length can be secured through the second conductive portion (312), thereby helping to improve the radiation performance of the antenna (A). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (312) arranged through a portion of the first side portion (2111), a portion of the second side portion (2112), and a portion of the third side portion (2113) can help to expand the BM area for the flexible display (230) by removing the eaves structure. For example, the second conductive portion (312) disposed as part of the first side portion (2111) may not form an eaves structure that is positioned relatively closer than the distance between the flexible display (230) and the first side portion (2111). This may help improve the radiation performance of the antenna (A) by reducing unintended coupling between the flexible display (230) and the second conductive portion (312) as the separation distance between the second conductive portion (312) and the flexible display (230) increases.

[0107] FIG. 7 is a graph comparing the radiation performance of an antenna according to changes in the width of a third non-conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 6a, it can be seen that an antenna (A) using a first conductive portion (311) arranged through a first non-conductive portion (321) and a second non-conductive portion (322) in a first housing (210) and a second conductive portion (312) separated from the first conductive portion (311) through a non-conductive region (301) and arranged separately from the non-conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) through a third non-conductive portion (323) exhibits excellent radiation performance with a high efficiency of about -4 dB or more in a specified frequency band, regardless of the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323).

[0109] According to various embodiments, when the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323) for spacing the second conductive portion (312) from the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) is 2 mm (graph 702), compared to 1 mm (graph 701), it can be seen that the efficiency of the antenna is relatively improved and the operating frequency band is highly shifted. In addition, when the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323) is 3 mm (graph 703), compared to 2 mm (graph 702), it can be seen that the efficiency of the antenna (A) is relatively improved and the operating frequency band is further highly shifted. This may mean that the radiation performance of the antenna (A) improves as the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323) increases and the second conductive portion (312) is spaced apart from the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210), and that the operating frequency band of the antenna (A) can be easily adjusted by adjusting the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion (323).

[0110] FIGS. 8A to 8F are schematic diagrams of an antenna disposed in a first housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0111] In explaining the arrangement structure of the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) of FIGS. 8A to 8F, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as the arrangement structure of the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) of FIGS. 6A and 6B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 8A, the first housing (210) may include a first side portion (2111), a second side portion (2112), and a third side portion (2113), and may include a first side portion (211) formed of a conductive member (210a). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first conductive portion (311) that is electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (210a) via a non-conductive region (301) and a spaced-apart first non-conductive portion (321) and second non-conductive portion (322). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (301) may be filled with the non-conductive member (210b). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the non-conductive region (301) may be formed as an opening. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be arranged to have a designated distance from the first conductive portion (311) through the non-conductive region (301), and may include a second conductive portion (312) having one end spaced apart from the conductive member (210a) through the third non-conductive portion (323), and the other end extending from the conductive member (210a). In one embodiment, one end of the second conductive portion (312) may be arranged to be electrically disconnected from the conductive member (210a) through the third non-conductive portion (323). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) and the second conductive portion (312) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (F) (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) (e.g., a power supply unit), thereby operating as an antenna (A) in a designated frequency band.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (F) at a position closer to the second non-conductive portion (322) than to the first non-conductive portion (321). In this case, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be disposed at a third side (2113) that is relatively closer to the second non-conductive portion (322) than to the first non-conductive portion (321). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to a ground (G) of the electronic device (e.g., a ground of the sub-substrate (252 of FIG. 6A)) between the power supply location of the wireless communication circuit (F) and the second non-conductive portion (322). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may include a tunable IC (T) disposed in an electrical path connected to the ground (G) between a power supply location of the wireless communication circuit (F) and the first non-conductive portion (321). In one embodiment, the tunable IC (T) may include a plurality of passive elements (e.g., capacitors and / or inductors) and a switching circuit controllably disposed by an electronic device (e.g., a processor) to electrically connect at least one of the plurality of passive elements to the first conductive portion (311) or electrically disconnect the tunable IC (T) and the first conductive portion (311). In one embodiment, the antenna (A) may be set to have an operating frequency band shifted through the control of the tunable IC (T). In one embodiment, the electrical path and the tunable IC (T) may be disposed on the sub-board (252). In some embodiments, the tunable IC (T) may be omitted. In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) may proceed in a direction (e.g., x-axis direction) from the second non-conductive portion (322) toward the first non-conductive portion (321), and then be induced along the length of the second conductive portion (312) to the third non-conductive portion (323).

[0114] In explaining the configuration of FIGS. 8b to 8f, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those in FIG. 8a, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 8B, the antenna (A) may include a first conductive portion (311) and a second conductive portion (312) spaced apart from the first conductive portion (311). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (F) at a position closer to the first non-conductive portion (321) than to the second non-conductive portion (322). In this case, the third non-conductive portion (323) may be disposed at the second side (2112) relatively closer to the first non-conductive portion (321) than to the second non-conductive portion (322). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may be electrically connected to the ground (G) of the electronic device between the feeding location of the wireless communication circuit (F) and the first non-conductive portion (321). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (311) may include a tunable IC (T) disposed in an electrical path connected to the ground (G) between a power supply location of the wireless communication circuit (F) and the second non-conductive portion (322). In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) may proceed in a direction (e.g., in the -x-axis direction) from the first non-conductive portion (321) toward the second non-conductive portion (322), and then be induced along the length of the second conductive portion (312) to the third non-conductive portion (323).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 8c, in the configuration of FIG. 8a, the ground (G) connection structure connected to the first conductive portion (311) is excluded, and the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) can be electrically connected to the ground (G) between the first non-conductive portion (321) and the second side (2112) and between the second non-conductive portion (322) and the third side (2113) in the portion included in the non-conductive region (301). In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) can be induced along the length from the second non-conductive portion (322) toward the first non-conductive portion (321) (e.g., in the x-axis direction) to the ground (G) point located on the outside of the first non-conductive portion (321).

[0117] Referring to FIG. 8d, in the configuration of FIG. 8b, the ground (G) connection structure connected to the first conductive portion (311) is excluded, and the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) can be electrically connected to the ground (G) between the first non-conductive portion (321) and the second side (2112) and between the second non-conductive portion (322) and the third side (2113) in the portion included in the non-conductive region (301). In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) can be induced along the length from the first non-conductive portion (321) toward the second non-conductive portion (322) (e.g., in the -x axis direction) to the ground (G) point located on the outside of the second non-conductive portion (322).

[0118] Referring to Fig. 8e, in the configuration of Fig. 8c, the second non-conductive portion (322) may be excluded. In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) may be induced along the length between the ground points (G) arranged on both sides with respect to the supply point of the first conductive portion (311) in a direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction) toward the first non-conductive portion (321).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 8F, in the configuration of FIG. 8D, the first non-conductive portion (321) may be excluded. In this case, the current supplied to the first conductive portion (311) may be induced in a direction (e.g., in the -x-axis direction) toward the second non-conductive portion (322) along the length between the ground points (G) arranged on both sides based on the supply point of the first conductive portion (311).

[0120] FIG. 9A is a front perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a rear configuration diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 9A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0121] In describing the electronic device (200-1) of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 6A and 6B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, an electronic device (200-1) (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 6A or the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 6A), a second housing (220) (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 6A) slidably coupled to the first housing (210) in a pulling-out direction (e.g., direction ①) or an pulling-in direction (e.g., direction ②), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 6A) that is arranged to receive support from the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and whose display area is set to vary depending on the pulling-in / pulling-out. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) including a first side portion (2111), a second side portion (2112) extending from one end of the first side portion (2111), and a third side portion (2113) extending from the other end of the first side portion (2111). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200-1) may include a first extension member (212) extending from the first side member (211) into an interior space of the first housing (210).

[0123] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200-1) may include an antenna (A) that operates through a first conductive portion (313) and a second conductive portion (314) disposed through at least a portion of a first housing (210) formed of a conductive member (210a) (e.g., metal). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (313) may be disposed through a non-conductive region (302) disposed in at least a portion of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (313) may be disposed between a first non-conductive portion (324) and a second non-conductive portion (325) that are spaced apart from each other in the non-conductive region (302). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (302) may be filled with a non-conductive member (210b) (e.g., polymer). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (314) can be positioned so as to be spaced apart from the first conductive portion (313) through the non-conductive region (302), and can be physically and / or electrically separated from the conductive member (210a) through the third non-conductive portion (326). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (313) and the second conductive portion (314) can be positioned through a first side portion (2111) formed as a part of a first side member (211) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (302) can be positioned through at least a portion of the first side portion (2111) and the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the non-conductive member (210b) filled in the non-conductive region (302) may extend into a first non-conductive portion (324), a second non-conductive portion (325), and a second non-conductive portion (326).

[0124] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200-1) may include a sub-substrate (252) disposed in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, at least a portion of a first conductive portion (313) disposed relatively closer to the sub-substrate (252) than the second conductive portion (314) is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (F) disposed in the sub-substrate (252) and may operate as an antenna (A) in a designated frequency band together with the second conductive portion (314).

[0125] An antenna (A) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can help improve radiation performance by securing a sufficient electrical length by using at least a portion of the first conductive portion (313) and the second conductive portion (314). In addition, the second conductive portion (314) arranged as a part of the first side portion (2111) can help improve radiation performance of the antenna (A) by reducing unintended coupling with the flexible display (230) through the exclusion of the eaves structure that was arranged relatively closer than the distance between the flexible display (230) and the first side portion (2111).

[0126] FIG. 10A is a plan view illustrating a front side of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a rear configuration diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 10C-10C of FIG. 10B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0127] In describing the electronic device (200-2) of FIGS. 10A to 10C, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 6A and 6B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0128] Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10C, an electronic device (200-2) (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 6A or the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 6A), a second housing (220) (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 6A) slidably coupled to the first housing (210) in a pulling-out direction (e.g., direction ①) or an pulling-in direction (e.g., direction ②), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 6A) that is arranged to receive support from the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and whose display area is set to vary depending on the pulling-in / pulling-out. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) including a first side portion (2111), a second side portion (2112) extending from one end of the first side portion (2111), and a third side portion (2113) extending from the other end of the first side portion (2111). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200-2) may include a first extension member (212) extending from the first side member (211) into an interior space of the first housing (210).

[0129] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200-2) may include an antenna (A) that operates through a first conductive portion (315) disposed through at least a portion of a first housing (210) formed of a conductive member (210a) (e.g., metal) and a second conductive portion (316) disposed at least partially spaced apart from the first conductive portion (315) through a non-conductive region (303). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (315) may be disposed to be electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (210a) through a first non-conductive portion (327) and a second non-conductive portion (328) that are spaced apart from at least a portion of the first housing (210) and a non-conductive member (210b) formed as part of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (303) may include a through opening (e.g., a through hole). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (316) may be formed as a part of the first side (2111) of the electronic device (200-2) and may be spaced apart from the first conductive portion (315) through a non-conductive region (303) formed as an opening. In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (316) may have one end extending integrally with the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) and the other end spaced apart from the conductive member (210a) through a third non-conductive portion (329). In some embodiments, the second conductive portion (316) may be detachably coupled to the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210). Even in such a case, one end of the second conductive portion (316) may be electrically connected to the conductive member (210a), and the other end may be arranged in such a way that it remains electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (210a) through the third non-conductive portion (329). In one embodiment, the third non-conductive portion (329) may include an injection-molded product that is insert-molded to be mutually connectable between the conductive member (210a) and the other end of the second conductive portion (316).In some embodiments, the third non-conductive portion (329) may be disposed between the other end of the conductive member (210a) and the second conductive portion (316), and may include a coating layer formed of an insulating material. In one embodiment, the non-conductive region (303) formed as an opening may protect a rolling portion of the flexible display (230) and may be utilized as an accessory connection structure for the electronic device (200-2). In one embodiment, the second conductive portion (316) may help reinforce rigidity to support the first conductive portion (315) of the first housing (210).

[0130] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200-2) may include a sub-substrate (252) disposed in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, at least a portion of a first conductive portion (315) disposed relatively closer to the sub-substrate (252) than the second conductive portion (316) is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (F) disposed in the sub-substrate (252) and may operate as an antenna (A) in a designated frequency band together with the second conductive portion (316).

[0131] An antenna (A) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can help improve radiation performance by securing a sufficient electrical length by using at least a portion of the first conductive portion (315) and the second conductive portion (316). In addition, the first conductive portion (315) positioned to support a rolling portion (e.g., a bending region) of the flexible display (230) can help improve radiation performance of the antenna (A) by reducing an unintended coupling phenomenon with the flexible display (230) through the exclusion of an eaves structure.

[0132] FIG. 11A is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device including only a second conductive portion arranged through two spaced non-conductive portions in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B is a graph illustrating the radiation performance of an antenna using the second conductive portion of FIG. 11A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0133] Referring to FIGS. 11a and 11b, when the electronic device (200-2) is used as a part of the first side (2111) without the first conductive portion (315) of FIG. 10a, and only the second conductive portion (317) electrically and / or physically spaced from the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) through a pair of spaced non-conductive portions (331, 332) is used as an antenna, it can be seen that excellent radiation efficiency approaching about -4 dB is exhibited, as in the area 1101 of FIG. 11b.

[0134] FIG. 12A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including an antenna utilizing at least a portion of the first conductive portion in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 12B is a graph illustrating the radiation performance of an antenna utilizing the first conductive portion of FIG. 12A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0135] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B, in the configuration of the electronic device (200-2) of FIG. 10A, when only the first conductive portion (315) is used as an antenna through the spaced first non-conductive portion (327) and the second non-conductive portion (328) without the second conductive portion (316) segmented by the third non-conductive portion (329), it can be seen that, as in the area 1201 of FIG. 12B, a significantly reduced radiation performance of about -10 dB or less is exhibited. This may mean that the second conductive portion (316') disposed in an outward direction near the first conductive portion (315) and not segmented by the third non-conductive portion (329) acts as a peripheral conductive structure that reduces the radiation performance of the antenna, and the radiation performance of the antenna may be reduced due to the reverse current formed between the first conductive portion (315) and the second conductive portion (316').

[0136] FIG. 13A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including an antenna utilizing at least a portion of a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion in the configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 13B is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna utilizing the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of FIG. 13A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0137] Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B, the electronic device (200-2) may include an antenna (A) that uses both a first conductive portion (315) formed through a first non-conductive portion (327) and a second non-conductive portion (328) that are spaced apart from the first conductive portion (315) through a non-conductive region (303), and a second conductive portion (316) that is electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210) through a third non-conductive portion (329) as a radiator, similar to the electronic device (200-2) of FIG. 10A. In this case, it can be seen that the antenna (A) exhibits excellent radiation performance approaching about -4 dB, as in the area 1301 of FIG. 13B. This may mean that one end of the second conductive portion (316) is electrically and / or physically separated from the conductive member (210a) of the first housing (210), thereby inducing a smooth current flow from the first conductive portion (315) to the second conductive portion (316), thereby improving the radiation performance of the antenna (A).

[0138] Moreover, the rigidity of the first conductive portion (315) may be weakened by removing the eaves structure located near the flexible display (230) for the purpose of expanding the BM area. The electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may help reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device (200-2) by including the arrangement structure of the second conductive portion (316) through the third non-conductive portion (329), while maintaining the performance of the antenna (A) at the same level as the antenna of FIG. 11B.

[0139] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 6A) formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (210a) of FIG. 6A), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 6A) slidably coupled to the first housing, a first conductive portion (e.g., a first conductive portion (311) of FIG. 6A) and a second conductive portion (e.g., a second conductive portion (312) of FIG. 6A) spaced apart from each other in the first housing through a non-conductive region (e.g., a non-conductive region (301) of FIG. 6A), and a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (F) of FIG. 6A) configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion is spaced apart from the first non-conductive portion (e.g., a non-conductive region (301) of FIG. 6A). The first non-conductive portion (321)) and the second non-conductive portion (e.g., the second non-conductive portion (322) of FIG. 6A) may be arranged to be separated from the conductive member, and the second conductive portion (e.g., the second conductive portion (312) of FIG. 6A) may be arranged to be partially separated from the conductive member through the third non-conductive portion (e.g., the third non-conductive portion (323) of FIG. 6A).

[0140] According to various embodiments, the non-conductive region may be filled with a non-conductive member (e.g., non-conductive member (210b) of FIG. 6a) to connect the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the first non-conductive portion, the second non-conductive portion and the third non-conductive portion can be arranged through an extension of the non-conductive member.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the first housing may include a substrate (e.g., a sub-substrate (252) of FIG. 6A) disposed thereon and including the wireless communication circuit, wherein the wireless communication circuit may be electrically connected to the first conductive portion.

[0143] According to various embodiments, the third non-conductive portion may be positioned in an opposite direction to the first non-conductive portion or the second non-conductive portion where the current distribution of the first conductive portion is concentrated.

[0144] According to various embodiments, the shortest distance between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion (e.g., distance (d) in FIG. 6A) may include at least a distance at which the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are not coupled.

[0145] According to various embodiments, the radiation performance of the antenna (A) using the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion can be determined by the width of the third non-conductive portion (e.g., the width (w) of FIG. 6A).

[0146] According to various embodiments, the first housing includes a first side member (e.g., the first side member (211) of FIG. 6A) including a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (2111) of FIG. 6A), a second side portion (e.g., the second side portion (2112) of FIG. 6A) extending in the sliding direction from one end of the first side portion, and a third side portion (e.g., the third side portion (2113) of FIG. 6A) extending in the sliding direction from the other end of the first side portion, and a first extension member (e.g., the first extension member (212) of FIG. 6A) extending from or joined to the first side member, wherein the first side member and the first extension member may form a first space (e.g., the first space (2101) of FIG. 4) that accommodates a portion of the second housing.

[0147] According to various embodiments, the non-conductive region may be disposed through a portion of the first side and a portion of the first extension member, and the first conductive portion may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member.

[0148] According to various embodiments, the second conductive portion may be disposed on at least a portion of the first side.

[0149] According to various embodiments, the third non-conductive portion may be disposed on the second side or the third side.

[0150] According to various embodiments, the non-conductive region (e.g., the non-conductive region (302) of FIG. 9A), the first conductive portion (e.g., the first conductive portion (313) of FIG. 9A), and the second conductive portion (e.g., the second conductive portion (314) of FIG. 9A) may be disposed on the first side (e.g., the first side (2111) of FIG. 9A).

[0151] According to various embodiments, the non-conductive region (e.g., non-conductive region (303) of FIG. 10A) may include an opening.

[0152] According to various embodiments, the second conductive portion may be formed at least partially integrally with the first housing.

[0153] According to various embodiments, the second conductive portion may be structurally coupled to the first housing.

[0154] According to various embodiments, the third non-conductive portion may include an injection molded article connecting the second conductive portion and the first housing.

[0155] According to various embodiments, the third non-conductive portion may be a coating layer comprising an insulating material disposed between the first housing and the second conductive portion.

[0156] According to various embodiments, the flexible display may include a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (230) of FIG. 6A) that is positioned to be at least partially supported by the second housing and, in a retracted state, is partially accommodated in the first housing.

[0157] According to various embodiments, the first conductive portion may be arranged to be separated from the conductive member through the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion in the non-conductive region.

[0158] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 6A) formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (210a) of FIG. 6A), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 6A) slidably coupled to the first housing, a first conductive portion (e.g., a first conductive portion (311) of FIG. 6A) and a second conductive portion (e.g., a second conductive portion (312) of FIG. 6A) spaced apart from each other in the first housing through a non-conductive region (e.g., a non-conductive region (301) of FIG. 6A), and a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (F) of FIG. 6A) configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion comprises at least one first non-conductive portion (e.g., a first The conductive member may be arranged to be at least partially separated from the conductive member through a non-conductive portion (321)) and a second non-conductive portion (e.g., the second non-conductive portion (322) of FIG. 6A), and the second conductive portion (e.g., the second conductive portion (312) of FIG. 6A) may be arranged to be at least partially separated from the conductive member through a second non-conductive portion (e.g., the third non-conductive portion (323) of FIG. 6A).

[0159] In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical ideas of the various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A first housing (210) formed at least partially of a conductive member (210a); A second housing (220) slidably coupled to the first housing; In the first housing, a first conductive portion (311) and a second conductive portion (312) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other through a non-conductive region (301); and A wireless communication circuit (F) configured to transmit or receive a signal through the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, The first conductive portion is arranged to be separated from the conductive member through a first non-conductive portion (321) and a second non-conductive portion (322) that are spaced apart from each other, An electronic device in which the second conductive portion (312) is arranged to be at least partially separated from the conductive member through the third non-conductive portion (323).

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the non-conductive region is filled with a non-conductive member (210b) to connect the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion.

3. In paragraph 2, An electronic device wherein the first non-conductive portion, the second non-conductive portion, and the third non-conductive portion are arranged through an extension of the non-conductive member.

4. In paragraph 1, A substrate (252) is disposed in the first housing and includes the wireless communication circuit, The above wireless communication circuit is an electronic device electrically connected to the first conductive portion.

5. In paragraph 4, An electronic device wherein the third non-conductive portion is located in an opposite direction to the first non-conductive portion or the second non-conductive portion where the current distribution of the first conductive portion is concentrated.

6. In paragraph 1, An electronic device wherein the shortest distance (d) between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion includes at least a distance at which the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are not coupled.

7. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the radiation performance of an antenna (A) using the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion is determined by the width (w) of the third non-conductive portion.

8. In paragraph 1, The above first housing, A first side member (211) including a first side portion (2111), a second side portion (2112) extending in the sliding direction from one end of the first side portion, and a third side portion (2113) extending in the sliding direction from the other end of the first side portion; and A first extension member (212) extending from or coupled to the first side member is included, An electronic device in which the first side member and the first extension member form a first space (2101) that accommodates a portion of the second housing.

9. In paragraph 8, The non-conductive region is arranged through a portion of the first side and a portion of the first extension member, An electronic device wherein the first conductive portion is disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member.

10. In paragraph 9, An electronic device wherein the second conductive portion is disposed on at least a portion of the first side.

11. In paragraph 10, An electronic device wherein the third non-conductive portion is disposed on the second side or the third side.

12. In paragraph 8, An electronic device in which the non-conductive region (302), the first conductive portion (313) and the second conductive portion (314) are disposed on the first side (2111).

13. In paragraph 12, The above non-conductive region (303) is an electronic device including an opening.

14. In paragraph 13, An electronic device wherein the second conductive portion is formed at least partially integrally with the first housing.

15. In paragraph 13, An electronic device wherein the second conductive portion is structurally connected to the first housing.

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