Antenna Integrated with Electronic Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional antennas in electronic devices are limited by space constraints due to their separate installation from other components, which restricts their size and thickness, and existing solutions do not effectively utilize the device's components for antenna integration.
Innovation Solution
An antenna is formed using conductive components integrated into the electronic device's circuit board, with conductive materials placed on electronic components and connected via connection components, allowing for power feeding and grounding, enabling efficient signal transmission without increasing device thickness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If antenna is installed separately from other components, then antenna can be independently designed and positioned, but device space is wasted and device thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the antenna with existing electronic components by placing conductive components on top of electronic components. The antenna system combines multiple conductive components (first, second, third conductive components) that are disposed on respective partial regions of electronic components, integrating the antenna function into the component structure rather than separate installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic components serve dual purposes: their original function plus antenna function. The conductive components on the electronic components serve both as electrical connections for the components and as radiating elements for antenna operation, allowing the same structural elements to perform multiple functions.
2Reliability
If antenna is installed separately from other components, then antenna can be independently designed and positioned, but device thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the antenna with existing electronic components by placing conductive components on top of electronic components. The antenna system combines multiple conductive components (first, second, third conductive components) that are disposed on respective partial regions of electronic components, integrating the antenna function into the component structure rather than separate installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension by placing conductive components on top of electronic components rather than only in the planar dimension. The third conductive component is disposed on a side surface of an electronic component, effectively using the Z-axis dimension to accommodate antenna elements without increasing device thickness.
3Volume of moving object
If antenna uses existing electronic components, then space is saved and device compactness is enhanced, but antenna design flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the antenna into multiple independent conductive components (first, second, third conductive components) that can be independently designed and positioned on different electronic components. Each conductive component can be optimized for specific frequency ranges or radiation patterns, maintaining design flexibility while integrating with existing components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different conductive component configurations to different electronic components based on local requirements. Each electronic component's top surface or side surfaces can have customized conductive component arrangements optimized for local electromagnetic characteristics, allowing tailored antenna performance in different device regions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for effective antenna integration within the electronic device, minimizing space usage and enhancing signal transmission capabilities while maintaining device compactness.
Implementation Method 1
an antenna including a plurality of conductive components 121 and 123, and a connection component 131 connecting the plurality of conductive components 121 and 123, wherein each of the plurality of conductive components 121 and 123 is disposed on respective partial regions of one of a plurality of electronic components 141 and 143
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided that includes a circuit board and an antenna fed from the circuit board. The antenna includes a plurality of conductive components. Each of the plurality of conductive components is disposed on a portion of a respective one of a plurality of electronic components of the electronic device. The plurality of conductive components are connected by at least one connection component.