Dual-Polarized Antenna Structure for Space-Saving 5G Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies fail to efficiently utilize space for mounting a plurality of antennas on an electronic device for providing a 5G communication device.

Innovation Solution

A method for mounting a plurality of antennas on an electronic device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a dual polarized antenna is implemented with separate spaces for vertical and horizontal polarization antennas, then the antenna can provide 5G communication service with both polarizations, but the space occupied by the antenna increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedual polarized antenna capabilityVSAvoidspace occupied by antenna
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines vertical and horizontal polarization antennas into a single integrated antenna structure. The antenna elements are configured to support both vertical and horizontal polarizations simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate antenna spaces and reducing the overall area occupied by the antenna system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna is designed with multi-functionality to provide both vertical and horizontal polarization capabilities through a single structure. The antenna elements can operate in multiple polarization modes, allowing the same physical space to serve dual purposes for different polarization requirements.

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

2Power

If antennas are mounted in array form for 5G communication, then signal transmission intensity in specific direction is improved, but the space required for mounting increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission intensityVSAvoidspace required for mounting
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from traditional planar array mounting to a three-dimensional stacked array configuration. Antenna elements are arranged in multiple layers along the vertical dimension, allowing intensive signal transmission in specific directions while minimizing the horizontal footprint and overall mounting space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP4270659B1Electronic device comprising antenna
Publication Date: 2025.12.31 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate that is spaced from the first conductive plate and is disposed parallel to the first conductive plate, a conductive element that is disposed in a space between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate, a wireless communication circuit that is electrically connected with the first conductive plate and the conductive element, and a printed circuit board that is coupled with at least one side of the first conductive plate, at least one side of the second conductive plate, and one end of the conductive element. The wireless communication circuit is configured to transmit/receive a first radio frequency (RF) signal having a vertical polarization characteristic using the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate and to transmit/receive a second RF signal having a horizontal polarization characteristic using the conductive element.