Conductive Bracket Opening Resonance Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices with conductive brackets experience parasitic resonance issues due to openings, which degrade radiation performance and shift operating frequency bands, compromising the functionality of antennas.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a conductive member that electrically couples with the conductive bracket across the opening, dividing it into multiple sections to adjust resonance frequencies and prevent parasitic resonance interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a conductive bracket with an opening is used to reinforce rigidity and enable antenna functions, then structural strength and antenna radiation capability are improved, but parasitic resonance occurs that degrades radiation performance and shifts operating frequency bands

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebracket rigidityVSAvoidparasitic resonance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive member divides the opening into multiple separate openings, segmenting the continuous conductive path. This segmentation prevents the formation of large-scale parasitic resonance loops while maintaining the structural integrity and antenna radiation function of the bracket.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of moving object

If the opening is left open to accommodate electronic parts, then mounting space is provided, but unintended parasitic resonance is generated that compromises antenna functionality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting spaceVSAvoidantenna radiation performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive member is strategically positioned within the opening to create different electrical characteristics in different regions. The presence of the conductive member locally modifies the electromagnetic field distribution, preventing parasitic resonance in critical areas while maintaining mounting space availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If a conductive member is added to adjust resonance, then parasitic resonance frequency is shifted out of the operational band, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradiation performanceVSAvoidbracket structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a structural support element, an electromagnetic resonance control element, and a potential antenna element itself. This multi-functionality allows resonance adjustment without proportionally increasing device complexity.

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

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 effectively maintains optimal radiation performance by shifting parasitic resonance frequencies out of the antenna's operational band, enhancing the device's communication capabilities and reducing interference.

Implementation Method 1

The image current is induced to the opening through the conductor, to thus cause an unintended parasitic resonance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectParasitic resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP3729794B1Electronic device including conductive member electrically coupled to opening of bracket for adjusting resonance generated from the opening
Publication Date: 2023.04.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a conductive bracket including an opening in at least part of the bracket, a display disposed on one surface of the bracket, a battery disposed on another surface of the bracket to face at least part of the opening, an antenna disposed within a specified range of the bracket and configure to output a signal of a first frequency band, and a conductive member comprising conductive material electrically coupled to the bracket by crossing at least part of the opening, wherein the opening is divided into a plurality of openings, to adjust resonance of a second frequency band of the opening generated by the signal output from the antenna.