Electronic device including ground

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a cover housing; a display which is disposed in the cover housing and includes a display panel configured to output a screen and a bezel configured to cover an edge of the display panel; a support extending along a lower portion of the bezel of the display; and an antenna device including an antenna substrate extending along a first direction in which the support extends, wherein the cover housing includes a protruding portion extending and protruding through a first portion of the support; the cover housing and the protruding portion include a metal material; the antenna device is configured to be inserted into a space formed between the protruding portion and the support so that a ground connection portion of the antenna device is in contact with the protruding portion to form electrical ground with the cover housing through the protruding portion; and a second portion of the support, on which the antenna substrate is seated, is configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device toward the protruding portion.

Description

Electronic devices containing grounding

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including grounding.

[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portability and communication.

[0003] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on the programs installed on them, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, or car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As the integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with various functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or various functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller so that users can conveniently carry them.

[0004] 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 in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a cover housing; a display disposed within the cover housing and configured to output a screen and including a display panel and a bezel covering an edge of the display panel; a support extending along a lower portion of the bezel of the display; and an antenna device including an antenna substrate extending along a first direction in which the support extends, wherein the cover housing includes a protruding portion protruding through a first portion of the support, the cover housing and the protruding portion include a metal material, the antenna device is configured to be inserted into a space formed between the protruding portion and the support such that a ground connection portion of the antenna device contacts the protruding portion to form an electrical ground with the cover housing through the protruding portion, and a second portion of the support on which the antenna substrate is seated can be configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device toward the protruding portion.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a cover housing; a display including a display panel disposed in the cover housing and configured to output a screen and a bezel covering an edge of the display panel; and an antenna device including an antenna substrate including an electric circuit and a ground connection portion connected to the antenna substrate, wherein the cover housing may include a protruding portion that protrudes between the display and the antenna substrate at a position spaced apart from the bezel of the display and is configured to contact the ground connection portion and includes a metal material.

[0007] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a drawing of an antenna device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a drawing of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a drawing of an antenna device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a drawing of an antenna device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a drawing of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a drawing of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a drawing illustrating the assembly of an antenna device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0030] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described in this disclosure may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0031] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0032] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0034] 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 at least one of 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)).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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)).

[0055] 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.

[0056] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0057] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0058] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0059] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0061] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0062] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 3 may be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 3 to 19.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (202), a display (204), and a touchpad module (240). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a laptop computer, a notebook computer, or a portable terminal. The configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101) or support a component of the electronic device (101), such as a touch pad module (240). For example, the housing (202) may accommodate at least one of a display (204), an input device (206), or a touch pad module (240).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be open (e.g., FIG. 3) or closed (e.g., FIG. 2). For example, the housing (202) may include a main housing (210) and a cover housing (220) rotatably connected to the main housing (210). For example, the main housing (210) may be rotatably coupled to a lower end of the cover housing (220). The main housing (210) may house an input device (206) and / or a touch pad module (240). The cover housing (220) may house a display (204), a support (222), and / or an antenna device (300). The main housing (210) may be referred to as a 'first housing', and the cover housing (220) may be referred to as a 'second housing'.

[0068] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a hinge (230) connected to the housing (202). For example, the hinge (230) may be connected to the main housing (210) and the cover housing (220). In one embodiment, the main housing (210) may be configured to rotate at a specified angle (e.g., 0 to 180 degrees, or 0 to 360 degrees) with respect to the cover housing (220). In one embodiment, the cover housing (220) may be defined and / or interpreted as rotating at a specified angle with respect to the main housing (210). For example, when the electronic device (101) is in a closed state (e.g., FIG. 2), a first front surface (210a) of the main housing (210) may face a second front surface (220a) of the cover housing (220).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may be formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having a selected amount of rigidity. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device (101) formed of the metallic material may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board. For example, the housing (202) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a capacitive component. For example, the cover housing (220) may include a metallic material.

[0070] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be disposed within the cover housing (220). For example, at least a portion of the display (204) may be visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) through the cover housing (220). The display (204) may form at least a portion of the second front surface (220a) of the cover housing (220). In one embodiment, the display (204) may be a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display (204) may be deformable into a flat surface and / or a curved surface. For example, the display (204) may be a foldable or rollable display. The configuration of the display (204) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the display module (160) of FIG. 1.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0072] In one embodiment, the input device (206) can detect user input (e.g., pressure). In one embodiment, the input device (206) can be positioned or accommodated on the main housing (210). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is closed, the input device (206) can face the display (204). The configuration of the input device (206) of FIG. 2 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1. For example, the input device (206) may be a keyboard.

[0073] In one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) may be configured to detect or receive a user input. In one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) may include a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, an optical touch sensor, or a surface acoustic wave touch sensor. For example, the touch pad module (240) may detect current, pressure, light, and / or vibration caused by an input applied by a user to the touch pad module (240), and a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad module (240) may determine the user input based on the detected change in current, pressure, light, and / or vibration. In one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) may be referred to as a touch pad, a touch pad device, or a touch pad structure.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad module (240) can determine a user's input location (e.g., XY coordinates). According to one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) can detect pressure on the touch pad module (240). For example, the touch pad module (240) can detect force in a thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) using a switch and at least one force sensor. According to one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) can detect an external object (e.g., a user's finger or stylus) when the external object directly contacts or is in proximity to a surface of the touch pad module (240).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) may be accommodated in the housing (202). For example, the touch pad module (240) may be connected to the main housing (210) and at least a portion thereof may be exposed to the outside of the main housing (210). According to one embodiment, the touch pad module (240) may be adjacent to the input device (206). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is closed, at least a portion of the touch pad module (240) may face the display (204). The configuration of the touch pad module (240) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1.

[0076] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A' reference line illustrated in Fig. 3. The components described with reference to Fig. 4 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. The components described with reference to Fig. 4 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 5 to 21.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (202) including a main housing (210) and a cover housing (220). The description of the housing (202) may be identical to the description of the housing (202) described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a hinge assembly (230). The description of the hinge assembly (230) may be identical to the description of the hinge assembly (230) described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The hinge assembly (230) may be referred to as a “hinge module.”

[0079] In one embodiment, the hinge (230) may include a hinge cover (231) and a hinge (232). The hinge (232) may rotatably connect the main housing (210) and the cover housing (220). For example, the hinge (232) may rotatably couple the cover housing (220) to the main housing (210). The hinge cover (231) may be arranged to surround the hinge (232). For example, the hinge cover (231) may cover the hinge (232). At least a portion of the hinge cover (231) may be positioned between the main housing (210) and the cover housing (220). The hinge cover (231) and the hinge (232) may be components of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a hinge cover (231) and a hinge (232).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (204). The display (204) may be disposed within a cover housing (220). The display (204) may include a display panel (2041) configured to output a screen, and a bezel (2042) covering an edge of the display panel (2041). The bezel (2042) may be referred to as an 'end portion of the display (204).' The description of the display (204) may be identical to the description of the display (204) described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (221). The housing (202) may include the cover plate (221). The cover housing (220) may include the cover plate (221). The cover plate (221) may form a rear surface of the cover housing (220). The cover plate (221) may face the display (204). The cover plate (221) may support the display (204). The cover plate (221) may include a metal material. For example, the cover plate (221) may be a component of a 'cover member' and / or a 'cover'. The cover plate (221) may be referred to as a 'cover member' and / or a 'cover'.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna device (300). The antenna device (300) may be configured to communicate with the outside of the housing (202). The antenna device (300) may be positioned adjacent to the hinge assembly (230). The antenna device (300) may be positioned adjacent to the display (204). The antenna device (300) may be grounded to the cover plate (221). The antenna device (300) may be in contact with the cover plate (221).

[0083] Fig. 5 is an exploded view of an electronic device (101). The components described with reference to Fig. 5 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4. The components described with reference to Fig. 5 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 6 to 21.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the hinge assembly (230) can rotatably couple the main housing (210) and the cover housing (220). The hinge assembly (230) can include a hinge cover (231) and a hinge (232) surrounded by the hinge cover (231). The hinge (232) can be coupled to the cover plate (221). The hinge cover (231) can be connected to the cover plate (221). The antenna device (300) can be positioned corresponding to a position where the hinge (232) and the cover plate (221) are coupled.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may include a display panel (2041) and a bezel (2042). The display panel (2041) may be configured to output a screen. The display panel (2041) may be mounted on a cover plate (221). The cover plate (221) may support the display panel (2041). The bezel (2042) may surround the display panel (2041). The bezel (2042) may be mounted on the cover plate (221). The cover plate (221) may support the bezel (2042). The bezel (2042) may be referred to as a “bezel portion.”

[0086] Fig. 6 is an exploded view of a hinge cover (231), a display (204), an antenna device (300), a cover plate (221), and a support (222). The components described with reference to Fig. 6 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5. The components described with reference to Fig. 6 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 7 to 21.

[0087] According to one embodiment, a hinge cover (231) may be coupled to the lower portion of the cover housing (220). The hinge cover (231) may cover components located at the lower portion of the cover housing (220) (e.g., an antenna device (300), a support (222), and display wiring (2043)).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (231) may include a space (S) in which the support (222), the antenna device (300), and / or the display wiring (2043) are arranged. For example, the hinge cover (231) may have an approximately 'C' shape when viewed from the side of the electronic device (101) (e.g., when viewed from the angle illustrated in FIG. 4). For example, a side of the space (S) facing the cover plate (221) may be open. The support (222), the antenna device (330), and / or the display wiring (2043) may be arranged within the space (S) formed by the hinge cover (231). For example, the hinge cover (231) may cover the support (222), the antenna device (330), and / or the display wiring (2043).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may include a panel (2041), a bezel (2042), and display wiring (2043). The display wiring (2043) may extend outside the bezel (2042). The display wiring (2043) may be covered by a hinge cover (231) and may not be exposed to the outside.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support (222). The support (222) may be coupled to the cover plate (221). The support (222) may include a non-metallic material. The support (222) may support the antenna device (300).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may include an antenna substrate (310). The antenna substrate (310) may be a printed circuit board (PCB). The antenna substrate (310) may include a circuit. The circuit may transmit or process a signal transmitted to the outside of the electronic device (101). The circuit may receive or process a signal transmitted from the outside of the electronic device (101). The circuit may include a ground circuit. The ground connection portion (320) may constitute a part of the ground circuit.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may include a ground connection portion (320). The ground connection portion (320) may be coupled to the antenna substrate (310). The ground connection portion (320) may be connected to the cover plate (221). The ground connection portion (320) may be in contact with the cover plate (221). The cover plate (221) may include a metallic material and may ground the antenna device (300) by coming into contact with the ground connection portion (320). The ground connection portion (320) may be configured to be deformable when in contact with the protruding portion (2212). For example, the ground connection portion (320) may include a deformable material. The ground connection portion (320) may include an elastic material. The ground connection portion (320) may include a gasket. The ground connection portion (320) may include a C clip. The ground connection portion (320) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a conductive material for grounding the antenna device (300). The ground connection portion (320) may be referred to as a "grounding member." The ground connection portion (320) may be referred to as "earth." The ground connection portion (320) may be referred to as "ground."

[0093] According to one embodiment, the cover housing (220) may include a cover plate (221). The cover plate (221) may support a display (204). The display (204) may be mounted on the cover plate (221).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the cover housing (220) may include a protruding portion (2212). The protruding portion (2212) may protrude from the cover plate (221). The protruding portion (2212) may protrude toward the antenna device (300). The protruding portion (2212) may penetrate a portion of the support (222). The protruding portion (2212) may be in physical and / or electrical contact with the ground connection portion (320).

[0095] Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the cover plate (221), the support (222), and the antenna device (300) in an assembled state. Fig. 8 is a drawing of the antenna device (300) in a separated state from the state of Fig. 7. The components described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 6. The components described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 9 to 21.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support (222). The support (222) may be coupled to the cover plate (221). The support (222) may be located at a lower area of ​​the cover plate (2211). The support (222) may extend along a lower portion of a bezel (e.g., bezel (2042) of FIG. 6) of a display (e.g., display (204) of FIG. 6). For example, the support (222) may extend in a first direction (D1) (e.g., +X direction).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the support (222) may include a first portion (2221). The first portion (2221) may be coupled with the cover plate (221). The first portion (2221) may be located in a lower region of the cover plate (2211). The protruding portion (2212) may penetrate the first portion (2221). The first portion (2221) may be referred to as a 'first support portion' and / or a 'fixing portion'.

[0098] In one embodiment, the support (222) may include a second portion (2222). The second portion (2222) may be connected to the first portion (2221). The second portion (2222) may protrude from the first portion (2221). The antenna device (300) may be mounted on the second portion (2222). The antenna substrate (310) may be mounted on the second portion (2222). The antenna substrate (310) may be positioned between the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212). At least a portion of the second portion (2222) may be spaced apart from the protruding portion (2212). The ground connection portion (320) may be positioned between the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212). The second part (2222) of the support (222) on which the antenna substrate (310) is mounted may be configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device (330) toward the protruding part (2212). The second part (2222) may be referred to as a 'second support part' and / or a 'support part'.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the support (222) may include a recess (2223). The recess (2223) may be formed in the second portion (2222). The recess (2223) may be recessed in a direction away from the antenna substrate (310). The recess (2223) may be spaced apart from the antenna substrate (310). For example, the antenna substrate (310) may be spaced apart from at least a portion of the recess (2223). The support (222) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure forms the recess (2223) so as to be spaced apart from the antenna substrate (310), thereby reducing the contact area between the support (222) and the antenna substrate (310), thereby reducing damage due to friction between the support (222) and the antenna substrate (310).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the cover housing (220) may include a protruding portion (2212). The protruding portion (2212) may protrude from the cover plate (221). The protruding portion (2212) may protrude through the support (222) toward the antenna device (300). For example, the protruding portion (2212) may protrude through a hole (H) of a first portion (2221) of the support (222).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the antenna substrate (310) may extend in a first direction (D1) (e.g., +X direction) along which the support (222) extends. The first direction (D1) may be a direction along which the antenna substrate (310) extends. The first direction (D1) may be a direction along which the support (222) extends. The first direction (D1) may be a direction along which the ground connection portion (320) extends. The first direction (D1) may be a direction along which the protruding portion (2212) extends. The first direction (D1) may be referred to as an “extension direction.”

[0102] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may be coupled to the support (222) in a second direction (D2) (e.g., +Y direction). At least a portion of the antenna substrate (310) may be positioned between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222). The second direction (D2) may be a direction in which the antenna device (300) is inserted toward the support (222). The second direction (D2) may be a direction in which the ground connection portion (320) is inserted between the support (222) and the protruding portion (2212). The second direction (D2) may be perpendicular to the first direction (D1). The second direction (D2) may be referred to as an “insertion direction.”

[0103] According to one embodiment, the ground connection portion (320) may face the protruding portion (2212) in a third direction (D3) (e.g., +Z direction). The third direction (D3) may be a direction in which the protruding portion (2212) is spaced apart from the support (222). The third direction (D3) may be a direction in which the ground connection portion (320) and the protruding portion (2212) face each other. The third direction (D3) may be perpendicular to the first direction (D1). The third direction (D3) may be perpendicular to the second direction (D2). The third direction (D3) may be referred to as a “contact direction.”

[0104] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may be configured to be inserted into a space formed between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)). The ground connection portion (320) of the antenna device (300) may be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) to form an electrical ground with the cover housing (221) through the protruding portion (2212). For example, the ground connection portion (320) may extend along the extension direction (D1) of the antenna substrate (310). The ground connection portion (320) may be inserted between the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212) as the antenna device (300) is inserted between the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212) along the second direction (D2). The ground connection portion (320) can be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) in the third direction (D3) between the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212). The protruding portion (2212) can include a metal material, and the ground connection portion (320) can be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) to ground the antenna device (300).

[0105] Fig. 9 is a drawing of a cover plate (221) and a support (222) before the display (204) is mounted. Fig. 10 is a drawing of a cover plate (221) and a support (222) after the display (204) is mounted. The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 8. The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 11 to 21.

[0106] In one embodiment, the display (204) may not interfere with the antenna device (300). For example, when the display (204) is mounted on the cover housing (e.g., the cover housing (220) of FIG. 5), the antenna device (300) may be spaced apart from the display (204). When the display (204) is mounted on the cover housing (220), the bezel (2042) of the display (204) may be spaced apart from the protruding portion (2212). The bezel (2042) of the display (204) may be spaced apart from the antenna device (300) by a distance (G). The antenna device (300) may be inserted into the space between the support (222) and the protruding portion (2212), and may be separated from the space. For example, the antenna device (300) may be configured to be detachable independently from the display (204). The electronic device (101) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a protruding portion (2212) formed at a position spaced apart from the display (204), and since the antenna device (300) is assembled in the space between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222), the display (204) and the antenna device (300) may not interfere with each other during the assembly process. For example, the ground connection portion (320) may come into contact with the protruding portion (2212) at a position spaced apart from the display (204). Accordingly, in the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, since the display (204) and the antenna device (300) do not interfere with each other, the antenna device (300) may be replaced, assembled, and repaired without separating the display (204).

[0107] In one embodiment, the display (204) may be mounted on the cover plate (221). At least a portion of the first portion (2221) may support the display (204). After the display (204) is mounted on the cover plate (221), at least a portion of the first portion (2221) and at least a portion of the cover plate (221) may be covered by the display (204). After the display (204) is mounted on the cover plate (221), a portion of the first portion (2221), the second portion (2222), the antenna device (300), and the protruding portion (2212) may be exposed from the display (204). A hinge cover (e.g., hinge cover (231) of FIG. 5) may cover the first portion (2221), the second portion (2222), the antenna device (300) and / or the protruding portion (2212) exposed on the outside of the display (204).

[0108] FIG. 11 is a diagram of an antenna device (300, 300a, 300b) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 21.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the ground connection portion (320) may extend along the antenna substrate (310). The ground connection portion (320) may extend along a portion of the antenna substrate (310).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the ground connection portion (320) may include a plurality of ground connection portions (320a, 320b). The plurality of ground connection portions (302a, 302b) may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of ground connection portions (302a, 302b) may be arranged along the extension direction of the ground connection portion (320). A substrate portion (311a, 311b) may be positioned between each of the plurality of ground connection portions (320a, 320b). In the antenna device (300b) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the ground connection portion (320b) may be positioned spaced apart from an end of the antenna substrate (310).

[0111] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the B-B' reference line illustrated in Fig. 9. The components described with reference to Fig. 12 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. The components described with reference to Fig. 12 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 13 to 21.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the support (222) may include a mounting portion (2224). The mounting portion (2224) may protrude from the first portion (2221). The display (204) may be mounted on the mounting portion (2224). The mounting portion (2224) may be spaced apart from the protruding portion (2212). The mounting portion (2224) may be spaced apart from the antenna device (300).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (2212) may protrude from the cover plate (221). The protruding portion (2212) may be integral with the cover plate (221). The protruding portion (2212) may include a base portion (2212a). The base portion (2212a) may protrude from the cover plate (221). The base portion (2212a) may be a portion disposed inside a hole (H) formed in a first portion (2221) of the support (222). The protruding portion (2212) may include an extension portion (2212b). The extension portion (2212b) may protrude from the base portion (2212a). The base portion (2212b) may be spaced apart from the second portion (2222). The ground connection portion (320) may be located between the extension portion (2212b) and the antenna substrate (310).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the antenna substrate (310) can be mounted on the second portion (2222). The antenna substrate (310) can be fixed to the second portion (2222). At least a portion of the antenna substrate (310) can be spaced apart from the extension portion (2212b), and a ground connection portion (320) can be positioned between the antenna substrate (310) and the extension portion (2212b).

[0115] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a portion of a protrusion (2212), an antenna device (300), and a support (222) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 13 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 . The components described with reference to FIG. 13 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 21 .

[0116] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may be positioned between a support (222) (e.g., a second portion (2222)) and a protruding portion (2212). The antenna substrate (310) may be mounted on the support (222) (e.g., a second portion (2222)). The ground connection portion (320) may be in contact with the protruding portion (2212).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (2212) may include a base portion (2212a), an extension portion (2212b), and a plurality of spacer portions (2212c). The extension portion (2212b) may protrude from the base portion (2212a) and may face the ground connection portion (320). The spacer portion (2212c) may protrude from the extension portion (2212b) toward the ground connection portion (320). The spacer portion (2212c) may extend in a direction perpendicular to the extension portion (2212b). The plurality of spacer portions (2212c) may be arranged in a first direction (e.g., a first direction (D1) in which the protruding portion (2212) extends (e.g., the +X direction) in FIGS. 7 and 8) and may be spaced apart from each other. The third part (2212c) can be in contact with the ground connection part (320).

[0118] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an antenna device (3001) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 14 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The components described with reference to FIG. 14 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the first length (t1) of the antenna device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and the second length (t2) of the antenna device (3001) according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be different from each other. For example, the first length (t1) may be greater than the second length (t2). The length of the antenna substrate (3101) of the antenna device (3001) according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be less than the length of the antenna substrate (310) of the antenna device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The first antenna device (300) and the second antenna device (3001) may have a length difference (D).

[0120] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating an antenna device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 15 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. The components described with reference to FIG. 15 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 21.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the support (222) (e.g., the support (222) of FIG. 12) may include a holder (330). The holder (330) may be disposed on a second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12). The holder (330) may be configured to contact the antenna device (300). The holder (330) may be configured to press the antenna device (300). The holder (330) may be disposed on a second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12) of the support (e.g., the support (222) of FIG. 12). The antenna device (300) may be positioned between the holder (330) and the protruding portion (2212). The holder (330) may push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding portion (2212). The holder (330) may be disposed on the antenna device (300). A force (F) may be applied toward the protruding portion (2212). For example, the holder (330) may be deformable to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding portion (2212). The holder (330) may include a deformable material. The holder (330) may include a material having elasticity.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the holder (330) may include a body portion (331). The body portion (331) may be a portion that does not overlap at least a portion of the protruding portion (2212). A portion of the antenna device (300) may be mounted on the body portion (331).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the holder (330) may include a pressing portion (334). The pressing portion (334) may be a portion that at least partially overlaps the protruding portion (2212). The pressing portion (334) may be a portion that extends from the body portion (331) toward a position corresponding to the ground connection portion (320). Another portion of the antenna device (300) may be mounted on the pressing portion (334). The pressing portion (334) may be configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding portion (2212). By the pushing force (F) of the pressing portion (334), contact between the ground connection portion (320) and the protruding portion (2212) may be maintained.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the pressurizing portion (334) may include a pressurizing support portion (332). The pressurizing support portion (332) may extend from the body portion (331). The pressurizing support portion (332) may be a portion that supports the elastic portion (333) against elastic deformation of the elastic portion (333).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the pressurized portion (334) may include an elastic portion (333). The elastic portion (333) may extend from the body portion (331). The elastic portion (333) may be positioned between the ground connection portion (9320) and the pressurized support portion (332). The elastic portion (333) may be deformable to generate a force directed toward the protruding portion (2212).

[0126] According to one embodiment, when the antenna device (300) is not mounted on the holder (330), the pressure support portion (332) and the elastic portion (333) may be spaced apart from each other. For example, a gap (G1) may be formed between the pressure support portion (332) and the elastic portion (333). When the antenna device (300) is mounted on the holder (300), the elastic portion (333) may be movable to come closer to the pressure support portion (332). For example, the elastic portion (333) may be deformed toward the pressure support portion (332). When the antenna device (300) is mounted on the holder (330), the elastic portion (333) may be brought into close contact with the pressure support portion (332). Alternatively, when the antenna device (300) is mounted on the holder (330), the gap (G1) between the elastic portion (333) and the pressure support portion (332) may be smaller than the gap (G1) when the antenna device (300) is not mounted on the holder (330).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the holder (330) may be provided separately from the support (e.g., the support (222) of FIG. 12). For example, the holder (330) may be placed on a second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12) of the support (e.g., the support (222) of FIG. 12). The holder (330) may be positioned between the second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12) and the protruding portion (2212).

[0128] In one embodiment, the holder (330) may be a part of a second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12 ). For example, the holder (330) and the second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12 ) may be formed integrally. The antenna substrate (310) may be mounted on the second portion (e.g., the second portion (2222) of FIG. 12 ) that includes the holder (330).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the holder (330) can be placed in a recess (e.g., recess (2223) of FIG. 8). The holder (330) placed inside the recess (e.g., recess (2223) of FIG. 8) can push the antenna substrate (310) and the ground connection portion (320) toward the protruding portion (2212). By the pushing force (F) of the holder (330), contact between the ground connection portion (320) and the protruding portion (2212) can be maintained.

[0130] Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the B-B' reference line illustrated in Fig. 9 according to one embodiment. Fig. 17 is a drawing of an antenna device (300) and a protruding portion (2212) according to the embodiment of Fig. 16. The components described with reference to Figs. 16 and 17 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 15. The components described with reference to Figs. 16 and 17 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 18 and 21.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (2212) may include a first protruding portion (22121) and a second protruding portion (22122). The first protruding portion (22121) and the second protruding portion (22122) may be spaced apart from each other. The second protruding portion (22122) may be positioned opposite the first protruding portion (22121) with respect to the antenna substrate (310). At least a portion of the antenna device (300) may be positioned between the first protruding portion (22121) and the second protruding portion (22122).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (3003) may include a ground connection portion (320, 3201). The ground connection portion (320, 3201) may include a first ground connection portion (320) and a second ground (3201). The first ground connection portion (320) may be located between the first protruding portion (22121) and the antenna substrate (310). The first ground connection portion (320) may be in contact with the first protruding portion (22121). The second ground (3201) may be located between the second protruding portion (22122) and the antenna substrate (310). The second ground (3201) may be in contact with the second protruding portion (22122).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first protruding portion (22121) and the second protruding portion (22122) may have the same structure. For example, the first protruding portion (22121) and the second protruding portion (22122) may be symmetrical with respect to the antenna device (3003). For example, each of the first protruding portion (22121) and the second protruding portion (22122) may include a base portion (22121a, 22122a), an extension portion (22121b, 22122b), and a spacer portion (22121c, 22122c). The description of the structure of the first and second protruding portions (22121, 22122) may be identically applied to the description of the protruding portion (2212) described with reference to FIG. 13.

[0134] FIG. 18 is a drawing of a protrusion (22120), a support (222), and an antenna device (3004) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a drawing explaining a process of assembling an antenna device (3004) to a protrusion (22120) according to the embodiment of FIG. 18. The components described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17. The components described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (3004) can be inserted with the protruding portion (22120) parallel to the first direction (D1) in which the antenna device (3004) extends. For example, the antenna device (3004) can be inserted with the protruding portion (22120) along the first direction (D1) or the second direction (D2) in which the antenna device (3004) extends. The protruding portion (22120) and the support (222) can extend in the first direction (D1) or the second direction (D2).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (22120) may include a roof (22120a). The protruding portion (22120) may include a fence (22120b). The fence (22120b) may protrude from the roof (22120a). The protruding portion (22120) may include an insertion space (22120c) formed between a first fence (22120b1) and a second fence (22120b2) that are spaced apart from each other. The antenna device (3004) may be inserted into the insertion space (22120c) along the first direction (D1) or the second direction (D2).

[0137] Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the BB' reference line illustrated in Fig. 9. The components described with reference to Fig. 20 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 19. The components described with reference to Fig. 20 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Fig. 21.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the support (222) may not have a hole (H) formed therethrough by the protruding portion (2212). For example, the support (222) may not include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (2221) of FIG. 12) and may have a structure that is open upward (e.g., in the third direction (+Z direction) of FIG. 20) based on the protruding portion (2212). In one embodiment, the mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (2224) of FIG. 12) illustrated in FIG. 12 and the first portion (e.g., the first portion (2221) illustrated in FIG. 12) connected to the mounting portion may be provided separately from the support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)) and may be understood to be fixed to the cover housing (220) (e.g., the cover plate (221)).

[0139] In one embodiment, the support (222) may include a second portion (2222). For example, the second portion (2222) may be a part of the support (222). For example, the second portion (2222) may refer to the same component as the support (222).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the second portion (2222) may be disposed on the fourth direction (-Z direction) side of the protruding portion (2212). For example, the second portion (2222) may be disposed below the protruding portion (2212). A portion of the second portion (2222) (e.g., an end of the second portion (2222) facing the second direction (+Y direction)) may be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) (e.g., a base portion (2212a) of the protruding portion (2212)). In an area where the ground connection portion (320) is disposed, the second portion (2222) may be spaced apart from the protruding portion (2212) (e.g., an extension portion (2212b) of the protruding portion (2212)). A part of the antenna substrate (310) and a ground connection part (320) may be placed between the second part (2222) and the extension part (2212b).

[0141] In one embodiment, the protruding portion (2212) may be positioned on a support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)). For example, the protruding portion (2212) may be positioned on the third direction (+Z direction) side of the support (222).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may be disposed on the third direction (+Z direction) side (e.g., above) of the support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)). The antenna device (300) may be mounted on a surface of the support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)) facing the third direction (+Z direction). The antenna device (300) may include an antenna substrate (310) extending in the direction in which the second portion (2222) extends, and a ground connection portion (320) disposed on a surface (e.g., an upper surface) of the antenna substrate (310) facing the third direction (+Z direction). The ground connection portion (320) may be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) in the third direction (+Z direction).

[0143] Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the BB' reference line illustrated in Fig. 9. The components described with reference to Fig. 21 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 20.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the support (222) may not have a hole (H) formed therethrough by the protruding portion (2212). For example, the support (222) may not include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (2221) of FIG. 12) and may have a structure that is open downward (e.g., in the fourth direction (-Z direction) of FIG. 21) with respect to the protruding portion (2212).

[0145] In one embodiment, the second portion (2222) may be positioned on the third direction (+Z direction) side of the protruding portion (2212). For example, the second portion (2222) may be positioned above the protruding portion (2212). In one embodiment, the protruding portion (2212) may be positioned below (e.g., on the fourth direction (-Z direction) side) the support (222) (e.g., the second portion (2222)).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the antenna device (300) may be disposed on the fourth direction (-Z direction) side (e.g., below) of the second part (2222). The antenna device (300) may be mounted on a surface of the second part (2222) facing the fourth direction (-Z direction). The antenna device (300) may include an antenna substrate (310) extending in the direction in which the second part (2222) extends, and a ground connection portion (320) disposed on a surface (e.g., a lower surface) of the antenna substrate (310) facing the fourth direction (-Z direction). The ground connection portion (320) may be in contact with the protruding portion (2212) facing the fourth direction (-Z direction).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the structure illustrated in FIG. 21 can be understood as having a structure in which the protrusion (2212) and the support (222) are switched in the vertical direction compared to the structure illustrated in FIG. 20.

[0148] According to one embodiment, a display (e.g., a display (204) of FIG. 12) may be mounted on an upper surface (e.g., a surface facing the third direction (+Z direction)) of a support (222) (e.g., a second portion (2222)). In this case, the support (222) may not be provided with a mounting portion (e.g., a mounting portion (2224) of FIG. 12) for supporting the display (e.g., a display (204) of FIG. 12)) as illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0149] In one embodiment, unlike that illustrated in FIG. 21, the support (222) may include a first portion (not shown). For example, the first portion may extend downward (e.g., in the fourth direction (-Z direction)) from the second portion (2222), and a protruding portion (2212) may be disposed on the fourth direction (-Z direction) side (e.g., below) of the second portion (2222), and the protruding portion (2212) may protrude through the first portion. A hole (not shown) through which the protruding portion (2212) passes may be formed in the first portion. This structure may be understood as having a structure in which the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) are vertically swapped with each other, but in which the mounting portion (2224) of FIG. 12 is not formed, compared to the structure illustrated in FIG. 12. This structure may be identical or similar to the structure illustrated in FIG. 21, except that the first portion extends in the fourth direction (-Z direction) from the second portion (2222) and the protruding portion (2212) penetrates the first portion.

[0150] An electronic device may include a display disposed within a housing and an antenna device disposed within the housing. The antenna device may include circuits for communication and circuits for grounding. If the grounding structure of the antenna device overlaps the display, the display must first be separated from the housing when separating the antenna device from the housing for replacement.

[0151] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to position the antenna device so as not to overlap with the display.

[0152] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to assemble an antenna device so that it can be separated independently from a display.

[0153] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0154] In an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna device and the display may not overlap each other by having the ground of the antenna device contact a metal part at a location spaced apart from the display.

[0155] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can independently separate an antenna device from a display by bringing a protruding portion of a cover into contact with a ground at a location spaced from the display.

[0156] 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.

[0157] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover housing (220).

[0158] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (204) disposed within the cover housing (220) and configured to output a screen, and a bezel (2042) covering an edge of the display panel (2041).

[0159] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support (222) extending along a lower portion of the bezel (2042) of the display (204).

[0160] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an antenna device (300) including an antenna substrate (310) extending along a first direction in which the support (222) extends.

[0161] The cover housing (220) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a protruding portion (2212) that protrudes through the first portion (2221) of the support (222), and the cover housing (221) and the protruding portion (2212) may include a metal material.

[0162] The antenna device (300) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be inserted into a space formed between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) so that the ground connection portion (320) of the antenna device (300) comes into contact with the protruding portion (2212) and forms an electrical ground with the cover housing (221) through the protruding portion (2212).

[0163] The second part (2222) of the support (222) on which the antenna substrate (310) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted may be configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device (330) toward the protruding part (2212).

[0164] The support (222) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a holder (330) arranged on the second part (222) and configured to be deformable to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding part (2212).

[0165] A holder (330) of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body portion (331) on which a part of the antenna device (300) is mounted.

[0166] The holder (330) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a pressing portion (334) on which another part of the antenna device (300) is fixed, extends from the body portion (331) toward a position corresponding to the ground connection portion (320), and is configured to be deformable to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding portion (2212).

[0167] The pressurizing portion (334) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a pressurizing support portion (332) extending from the body portion (331).

[0168] The pressurized portion (334) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an elastic portion (333) that is disposed between the ground connection portion (320) and the pressurized support portion (332) and is deformable so as to generate a force directed toward the protruding portion (2212).

[0169] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to contact the protruding portion (2212) at a position spaced apart from the display (204).

[0170] The antenna device (300) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be configured to be independently separable from the display (204).

[0171] The support (222) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting portion (2224) on which the display (204) is mounted, and the protruding portion (2212) can be spaced apart from the mounting portion (2224).

[0172] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be deformable when in contact with the protruding portion (2212).

[0173] The protruding portion (2212) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a base portion (2212a) protruding from the cover housing (221).

[0174] The protruding portion (2212) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an extension portion (2212b) that protrudes from the base portion (2212a) and is spaced apart from the ground connection portion (320).

[0175] The protruding portion (22120) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of spacer portions (2212c) that protrude from the extension portion (2212b) toward the ground connection portion (320), come into contact with the ground connection portion (320), and are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0176] The support (222) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a recess (2223) sunken in a direction away from the antenna substrate (310), and the antenna substrate (310) can be spaced apart from at least a portion of the recess (2223).

[0177] The protruding portion (2212) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be spaced apart from the bezel (2042) of the display (204).

[0178] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a main housing (210) rotatably coupled to a lower end of the cover housing (220).

[0179] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a hinge (232) that rotatably connects the cover housing (220) to the main housing (210).

[0180] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a hinge cover (231) covering the hinge (232).

[0181] In an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support (222) and the antenna device (300) can be placed within a space (S) formed by the hinge cover (231).

[0182] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of ground connection portions (320a, 320b) spaced apart from each other, and the antenna substrate (310) may include a substrate portion (311a, 311b) positioned between the plurality of grounds (320).

[0183] The protruding portion (2212) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first protruding portion (22121).

[0184] The protruding portion (2212) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second protruding portion (22122) positioned opposite to the first protruding portion (22121) with respect to the antenna substrate (310).

[0185] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first ground connection portion (320) configured to be in contact with the first protruding portion (22121).

[0186] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second ground connection portion (3201) configured to be in contact with the second protruding portion (22122).

[0187] The antenna device (300) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be inserted between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) along the first direction.

[0188] The protruding portion (22120) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a loop (22120a) that is positioned spaced apart from the display (204).

[0189] The protruding portion (22120) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fence (22120b) protruding from the rope (22120a).

[0190] The protruding portion (22120) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an insertion space (22120c) formed by the fence (22120b) and configured to insert the antenna device (3004).

[0191] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover housing (220).

[0192] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (204) disposed in the cover housing (220) and configured to output a screen, and a bezel (2042) covering an edge of the display panel (2041).

[0193] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an antenna device (300) including an antenna substrate (310) including an electric circuit and a ground connection portion (320) connected to the antenna substrate (310).

[0194] The cover housing (220) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a protruding portion (2212) that is configured to protrude between the display (204) and the antenna substrate (310) at a position spaced apart from the bezel (2042) of the display (204) and to come into contact with the ground connection portion (320), and that includes a metal material.

[0195] The antenna device (300) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be configured to be independently separable from the display (204).

[0196] The ground connection portion (320) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be deformable when in contact with the protruding portion (2212).

[0197] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a main housing (210) rotatably coupled to a lower end of the cover housing (220).

[0198] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a hinge (232) that rotatably attaches the cover housing (220) to the main housing (210).

[0199] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a hinge cover (231) covering the hinge.

[0200] The antenna device (300) of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be placed within a space (S) formed by the hinge cover (231).

[0201] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a support (222) that is at least partially spaced from the protruding portion (2212) and forms a space in which the ground connection portion (320) is arranged.

[0202] Although the detailed description of the present disclosure has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0203] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the specific embodiment is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), Cover housing (220); A display (204) disposed within the cover housing (220) and including a display panel (2041) configured to output a screen and a bezel (2042) covering the edge of the display panel (2041); A support (222) extending along the lower portion of the bezel (2042) of the display (204); and The above support (222) includes an antenna device (300) including an antenna substrate (310) extended along a first direction, The cover housing (220) includes a protruding portion (2212) that protrudes through the first portion (2221) of the support (222), and the cover housing (221) and the protruding portion (2212) include a metal material. The above antenna device (300) is configured to be inserted into a space formed between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) so that the ground connection portion (320) of the antenna device (300) comes into contact with the protruding portion (2212) and forms an electrical ground with the cover housing (221) through the protruding portion (2212). An electronic device in which the second part (2222) of the support (222) on which the antenna substrate (310) is mounted is configured to be deformable so as to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding part (2212).

2. In paragraph 1, The above support (222) includes a holder (330) arranged on the second part (2222) and configured to be deformable to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding part (2212). The above holder (330) is, A body part (331) on which a part of the above antenna device (300) is mounted; and An electronic device including a pressing portion (334) on which another part of the antenna device (300) is fixed, extending from the body portion (331) toward a position corresponding to the ground connection portion (320), and configured to be deformable to push the antenna device (300) toward the protruding portion (2212).

3. In paragraph 2, The above pressurized portion (334) is A pressure support portion (332) extending from the above body portion (331); and An electronic device including an elastic part (333) that is arranged between the ground connection part (320) and the pressure support part (332) and is deformable so as to generate a force directed toward the protruding part (2212).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above ground connection part (320) is An electronic device configured to contact the protruding portion (2212) at a position spaced apart from the display (204).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above antenna device (300) is An electronic device configured to be independently separable from the above display (204).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above support (222) includes a mounting portion (2224) on which the display (204) is mounted, and the protruding portion (2212) is an electronic device spaced apart from the mounting portion (2224).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, An electronic device in which the above ground connection portion (320) is configured to be deformable when in contact with the above protruding portion (2212).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above protruding portion (2212) is A base portion (2212a) protruding from the above cover housing (221); An extension portion (2212b) protruding from the base portion (2212a) and spaced apart from the ground connection portion (320); and An electronic device including a plurality of spacer portions (2212c) protruding from the extension portion (2212b) toward the ground connection portion (320), in contact with the ground connection portion (320), and spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above support (222) includes a recess (2223) sunken in a direction away from the antenna substrate (310), and the antenna substrate (310) is an electronic device spaced apart from at least a portion of the recess (2223).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above protruding portion (2212) is an electronic device spaced apart from the bezel (2042) of the above display (204).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A main housing (210) rotatably coupled to the lower end of the cover housing (220); A hinge (232) that rotatably connects the cover housing (220) to the main housing (210); and Further comprising a hinge cover (231) covering the above hinge (232), The above support (222) and the above antenna device (300) are electronic devices placed within a space (S) formed by the hinge cover (231).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, An electronic device in which the above ground connection portion (320) includes a plurality of ground connection portions (320a, 320b) spaced apart from each other, and the antenna substrate (310) includes a substrate portion (311a, 311b) located between the plurality of ground connection portions (320a, 320b).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above protruding portion (2212) is First protrusion (22121); and The antenna substrate (310) includes a second protruding portion (22122) positioned opposite to the first protruding portion (22121), The above ground connection part (320) is A first ground connection portion (320) configured to be in contact with the first protruding portion (22121); and An electronic device including a second ground connection portion (3201) configured to be in contact with the second protruding portion (22122).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The above antenna device (300) is An electronic device configured to be inserted between the protruding portion (2212) and the support (222) along the first direction.

15. In paragraph 14, The above protruding portion (22120) is A loop (22120a) positioned apart from the above display (204); A fence (22120b) protruding from the above rope (22120a); and An electronic device formed by the above fence (22120b) and including an insertion space (22120c) configured to insert the antenna device (3004).

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