Antenna Structure for 4G and 5G Frequency Band Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing antenna structures cannot effectively support the operating frequency band for fifth generation mobile communications technology due to space constraints when miniaturization is required.

Innovation Solution

The antenna structure includes a first radiation member, a second radiation member, and a feeding member, where the radiation members have specific radiation portions and grounding portions electrically connected, allowing for separate and coupled configurations to generate frequency bands applicable to both fourth and fifth generation mobile communications technologies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an additional 5G antenna is added to existing products, then 5G operating frequency band support is achieved, but device space is insufficient due to miniaturization requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve5G frequency band supportVSAvoidavailable space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines 4G and 5G antenna functions into a single integrated antenna structure. The first radiation member includes both a first radiation portion (for 4G) and a second radiation portion (for 5G), which are electrically connected through a feeding portion. This merging eliminates the need for separate 4G and 5G antennas, resolving the space constraint issue while maintaining both frequency band supports.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated antenna structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it supports both 4G operating frequency bands (through the first radiation portion) and 5G operating frequency bands (through the second radiation portion). The single antenna structure serves as a universal solution that replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate antennas, thereby achieving multi-functionality within limited space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If a single antenna structure is used for both 4G and 5G, then space is saved, but radiation efficiency may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace utilizationVSAvoidradiation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The radiation members are segmented into distinct functional portions: the first radiation portion for 4G operations and the second radiation portion for 5G operations. Each portion is optimized for its specific frequency band while being electrically connected through the feeding portion. This segmentation allows each part to maintain its radiation efficiency for the intended band while sharing the same physical structure and space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 configuration enables the antenna to provide operating frequency bands for 4G and 5G mobile communications, including ranges from 698 MHz to 5,850 MHz, enhancing radiation efficiency and accommodating miniaturization needs.

Implementation Method 1

a first radiation member (1), a second radiation member (2), and a feeding member (3)... The first radiation member (1) includes a first radiation portion (11), a second radiation portion (12), and a feeding portion (13) electrically connected between the first radiation portion (11) and the second radiation portion (12)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11101560B2Antenna structure
Publication Date: 2021.08.24 WISTRON NEWEB CORP
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AI summary

An antenna structure is provided. The antenna structure includes a first radiation member, a second radiation member, and a feeding member. The first radiation member includes a first radiation portion, a second radiation portion, and a feeding portion electrically connected between the first radiation portion and the second radiation portion. The second radiation member includes a third radiation portion, a fourth radiation portion, and a grounding portion electrically connected between the third radiation portion and the fourth radiation portion. The third radiation portion and the first radiation portion are separate from and coupled to each other, the third radiation portion and the second radiation portion are separate from and coupled to each other, and the fourth radiation portion and the first radiation portion are separate from and coupled to each other. The feeding member is electrically connected between the feeding portion and the grounding portion.