Intersecting Antenna Array Layout for Multi-Directional 5G Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antenna designs struggle to efficiently support multiple diverse communication modes in electronic devices without compromising space efficiency and installation complexity.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a dielectric substrate with intersecting sub-substrates supporting multiple antenna arrays, each with distinct radiation directions, allowing for efficient integration and reduced installation difficulty, while utilizing millimeter wave antenna units for enhanced 5G performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple antenna arrays are integrated to support diverse communication modes, then communication versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple antenna arrays (first antenna array and second antenna array) onto a single dielectric substrate with intersecting sub-substrates, merging multiple communication functions into one integrated structure. This reduces the number of separate components while maintaining support for diverse communication modes including 5G millimeter wave and sub-6GHz bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The dielectric substrate structure is designed to universally support multiple antenna arrays with different radiation directions and frequency bands. The intersecting sub-substrate configuration allows the same base structure to accommodate both first and second antenna arrays, enabling multi-functional communication capabilities from a single platform.
2Reliability
If antenna arrays are arranged to cover wider signal directions, then radiation performance is improved, but installation space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-plane antenna arrangement to a three-dimensional configuration by using intersecting sub-substrates. The first sub-substrate and second sub-substrate intersect at an angle, allowing antenna arrays to be positioned in different spatial dimensions. This enables wider signal direction coverage while maintaining a compact overall footprint suitable for modern electronic devices.
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AI summary
An antenna apparatus and an electronic device. The antenna apparatus includes a dielectric substrate, a first antenna array and a second antenna array. An extension direction of a second sub-substrate of the dielectric substrate intersects with an extension direction of a first sub-substrate of the dielectric substrate. The first antenna array is arranged on the first sub-substrate; the second antenna array is arranged on the second sub-substrate; the first antenna array has a first radiation direction; the second antenna array has a second radiation direction; and the second radiation direction is different from the first radiation direction.