WO2022220511A1 - 안테나 및 그것을 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an antenna and an electronic device including the same.
- the electronic device may have a deformable structure capable of using a large-screen display while being convenient to carry.
- the electronic device may have an operating structure (eg, a roller) capable of varying the display area of the flexible display through support of housings that slide relative to each other. block structure or slideable structure).
- Such an electronic device may require an antenna arrangement structure capable of maintaining constant radiation performance regardless of the support structure and/or sliding operation of the flexible display.
- the electronic device may include a deformable slideable electronic device whose display area can be expanded when used.
- the slideable electronic device includes a first housing (eg, a first housing structure, a base housing, a base bracket or a base structure) and a second housing that can be movably coupled to each other in an at least partially fitted together manner. It may include a housing (eg, a second housing structure, a slide housing, a slide bracket, or a slide structure).
- first housing and the second housing are slidably operated with respect to each other and support at least a part of the flexible display (or expandable display), so that, in a slide-in state, the flexible display has a first display area , and in a slide-out state, the flexible display may be induced to have a second display area larger than the first display area.
- the rollable electronic device may include a conductive portion that is a part of the first housing and/or the second housing, is segmented through at least one non-conductive portion, and is used as an antenna.
- the conductive portion is at least a part of the first housing and/or the first side of the second housing and/or the second side and/or the third side connecting the first side and the second side, except for an operation area in which the flexible display is variable can be formed through
- the conductive portion must be designed without interference in consideration of the operating area between the housings operating in a sliding manner with respect to each other.
- radiation performance degradation due to proximity of a conductive structure (eg, a conductive plate) of the flexible display may occur. .
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an antenna having a sufficient electrical length to smoothly operate in a low band and an electronic device including the same.
- the electronic device includes a first housing including a first conductive portion disposed through at least a portion of a side surface and including a first space, and is slidable from the first housing in a first direction
- the coupled second housing and the first housing and the second housing are arranged to receive support, and when transitioning from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display area is at least partially and a wireless communication circuit disposed in the variable flexible display and the first space and configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band through the first conductive portion
- the first conductive portion comprises: , a first portion having a first length in the first direction, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion at a predetermined interval, and having a second length in the first direction, and one end of the first portion; and a third portion connecting one end of the second portion, and the at least one frequency band may be determined through a third length extending from the first portion through the third portion to the second portion .
- an electronic device may include a first side including a first conductive portion disposed along a first direction, a second side extending from the first side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a housing including an inner space formed through a third side extending from a second side in the first direction and a fourth side extending from the third side to the first side; a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in at least one frequency band through the first conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion has a first length along the first direction part, a second part disposed spaced apart from the first part at a specified interval, a second part having a second length in the first direction, and a third part connecting one end of the first part and one end of the second part and the at least one frequency band may be determined through a third length extending from the first portion through the third portion to the second portion.
- An electronic device includes a conductive portion formed to have a sufficient electrical length to be able to operate in a low band, using at least a partial area of a housing, in which a sliding operation structure and a display support structure are avoided.
- a conductive portion formed to have a sufficient electrical length to be able to operate in a low band, using at least a partial area of a housing, in which a sliding operation structure and a display support structure are avoided.
- it can help to realize excellent radiation performance.
- the antenna through a switching structure in which the antenna operates according to the state of the electronic device (eg, the user grips the electronic device), it is possible to help reduce deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 2A and 2B are views illustrating a front surface of an electronic device in a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3A and 3B are views illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device in a retracted state and a pull out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a first housing and a flexible display supported thereon according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of area 6B of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6C is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 6c-6c of FIG. 6B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional structure of a region 6d of the flexible display of FIG. 6C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams schematically illustrating an electrical connection structure of a first conductive part and/or a second conductive part used as an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 8A to 8C are graphs comparing radiation performance of a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion used as an antenna in an incoming state and an outgoing state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 8D is a graph comparing operating frequency bands of the first conductive portion according to the presence or absence of the non-conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 9A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9B is a graph illustrating a frequency change according to a length of a first conductive portion of FIG. 9A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 10A is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 10a-10a of FIG. 6B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 10B is a graph illustrating a frequency change according to a distance between the display of FIG. 10A and a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 11A and 11B are perspective views of a housing including an antenna arrangement structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 12A and 12B are front and rear views of an electronic device including a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 13A to 13C are perspective views of an electronic device including conductive parts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an electronic device including conductive parts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 .
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
- some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, a program 140
- the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
- the volatile memory 132 may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- the main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190 ). have.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 102) eg, a speaker or headphones
- the electronic device 102 may output a sound.
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
- the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a telecommunication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
- NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
- the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
- the server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- 2A and 2B are views illustrating front and side views of an electronic device in a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3A and 3B are views illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device in a retracted state and a pull out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 (eg, a first housing structure or a base housing), a first direction (x-axis direction) designated from the first housing 210 and A second housing 220 (eg, a second housing structure or a slide housing) that is movably coupled to a specified reciprocating distance, and at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are flexible arranged to be supported
- a display (flexible diaplay) 230 eg, an expandable display
- the electronic device 200 in a slide-out state, at least partially forms the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing 210, and is in a slide-in state.
- a bendable member or bendable support member (eg, the bendable member of FIG. 240)) (eg, an articulated hinge module).
- at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is supported by a bendable member (eg, the bendable member 240 of FIG. 5 ) in the retracted state while being supported in the inner space of the second housing 220 ( For example, by being accommodated in the second space 2201 of FIG. 5), it may be arranged invisibly from the outside.
- at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is a bendable member (eg, the bendable member 260 of FIG. 5 ) forming at least partially the same plane as the first housing 210 in the pulled out state. ), it can be arranged to be visible from the outside.
- the electronic device 200 includes a front surface 200a (eg, a first surface), a rear surface 200b (eg, a second surface) facing in a direction opposite to the front surface 200a, and a front surface 200a; A side surface (not shown) surrounding the space between the rear surfaces 200b may be included.
- the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 including a first side member 211 and a second housing 220 including a second side member 221 .
- the first side member 211 is a first side 2111 having a first length in a first direction (x-axis direction), in a direction substantially perpendicular from the first side 2111 .
- a second side 2112 extending to have a second length greater than the first length and a third side 2113 extending substantially parallel to the first side 2111 from the second side 2112 and having a first length may include
- the first side member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal).
- at least a portion of the first side member 211 is a first support member ( 212) may be included.
- the second side member 221 at least partially corresponds to the first side 2111 , and a fourth side 2211 having a third length, from the fourth side 2211 to the second side ( 2112 , extending in a direction substantially parallel to the third length, and extending from the fifth side 2212 and the fifth side 2212 having a fourth length greater than the third length to correspond to the third side 2113 , It may include a sixth side 2213 having a length.
- the second side member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal).
- at least a portion of the second side member 221 is a second support member ( 222) may be included.
- the first side 2111 and the fourth side 2211 and the third side 2113 and the sixth side 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other.
- at least a portion of the first side 2111 overlaps with at least a portion of the fourth side 2211, so that the remaining part of the first side 2111 is disposed to be visible from the outside.
- at least a portion of the third side surface 2113 overlaps with at least a portion of the sixth side surface 2213, so that the remaining portion of the third side surface 2113 is arranged to be visible from the outside.
- the first support member 212 in the retracted state, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may overlap the second support member 222 , and the remaining portion of the first support member 212 may be visible from the outside. can be placed.
- the first support member 212 includes, in the retracted state, a non-overlapping portion 212a that does not overlap with the second support member 222 and an overlapping portion 212b overlaps with the second support member 222 . can do.
- the non-overlapping portion 212a and the overlapping portion 212b may be integrally formed.
- the non-overlapping portion 212a and the overlapping portion 212b may be provided separately and may be structurally coupled.
- the first support member 212 may be invisible from the outside by being entirely overlapped with the second support member 222 in the retracted state, and in the retracted state, a portion thereof is operated such that it is visible from the outside it might be
- the first housing 210 may include a first sub-space A corresponding to the non-overlapping portion 212a and a second sub-space corresponding to the overlapping portion 212b in the first space 2101 .
- (B) may be included.
- the first sub-space (A) and the second sub-space (B) may be at least partially connected to each other or disposed in a separated manner.
- the first sub-space (A) may have a different shape from the second sub-space (B). This may be due to an overlapping structure in which the second support member 222 and the first support member 212 overlap in an area corresponding to the second sub-space B.
- the electronic device 200 includes a plurality of electronic components (eg, a camera module 216 ) disposed in a first space (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 5 ) of the first housing 210 . ), a sensor module 217 , a flash 218 , a main board (eg, the main board 250 of FIG. 4 ) or a battery (eg, the battery 251 of FIG. 4 ).
- the first sub-space A is, for example, a relatively large mounting space is required (a relatively large mounting thickness is required), or electronic components (eg, a camera module 216, a sensor) that must be operated by avoiding an overlapping structure.
- the second sub-space B for example, requires a relatively small mounting space (relatively small mounting thickness). is required) and electronic components that can be operated regardless of the overlapping structure (eg, the main board 250 (PCB) of FIG. 4 or a battery (eg, the battery 251 of FIG. 4 )) are arranged as an area can be
- the area of the front surface 200a and the rear surface 200b of the electronic device 200 may vary according to the retracted state and the drawn out state.
- the electronic device 200 is disposed on at least a portion of the first back cover 213 and the second housing 220 disposed on at least a portion of the first housing 210 on the rear surface 200b.
- a second rear cover 223 may be included.
- the first back cover 213 and/or the second back cover 223 may be separately disposed on the first support member 212 and the second support member 213 .
- the first rear cover 213 and/or the second rear cover 223 may be integrally formed with the side members 211 and 221 .
- the first back cover 213 and/or the second back cover 223 may be made of a polymer, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium); Or it may be formed by a combination of at least two of the above materials.
- the first back cover 213 and/or the second back cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of the side members 211 and 221 .
- at least a portion of the first support member 212 may be replaced with the first back cover 213
- at least a portion of the second support member 222 may be replaced with the second back cover 223 .
- the electronic device 200 may include the flexible display 230 disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the flexible display 230 extends from the first portion 230a (eg, a flat portion) and the first portion 230a that are always visible from the outside, and the second housing is not visible from the outside in the retracted state. It may include a second part 230b (eg, a bendable part) that is at least partially introduced into the internal space 220 (eg, the first space 2201 of FIG. 5 ).
- the first portion 230a is disposed to receive the support of the first housing 210
- the second portion 230b is at least partially formed by a bendable member (eg, the bendable member 240 of FIG. 5 ). )) can be arranged to receive support.
- the flexible display 230 may include a bendable member (eg, the bendable member 240 of FIG. 5 ) in a state in which the second housing 220 is drawn out along a designated first direction (x-axis direction). )) while extending from the first portion 230a, forming a substantially same plane as the first portion 230a, and may be arranged to be visible from the outside.
- the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 is in a state in which the second housing 220 is retracted along a designated second direction (-X-axis direction). may be introduced into the inner space (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ) and be disposed so as not to be seen from the outside. Accordingly, in the electronic device 200 , the display area of the flexible display 230 may vary as the second housing 220 slides in a direction specified from the first housing 210 .
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be operated in a sliding manner so that the overall width with respect to each other is variable.
- the electronic device 200 may be configured to have a first width W1 from the second side 2112 to the fourth side 2212 in the retracted state.
- the electronic device 200 in the drawn-out state, a bendable member (eg, FIG. 5 ) inserted into the internal space of the second housing 210 (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ).
- a portion of the bendable member 240 ) may be configured to have a third width W3 greater than the first width W1 by being moved to have an additional second width W2 .
- the flexible display 230 may have a display area substantially corresponding to the first width W1 in the drawn-in state, and may have an extended display area substantially corresponding to the third width W3 in the drawn-out state. can have
- the withdrawal operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed through a user's manipulation.
- the second housing 220 may be pulled out in a designated first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) through manipulation of a locker 270 exposed through the rear surface 200b of the electronic device.
- the rocker 270 is disposed in the first housing 210 and is always pressed in the withdrawal direction (eg, the x-axis direction) through the support assembly (eg, the support assembly 260 of FIG. 4 ) to be described later.
- the second housing 220 may be intercepted in order to maintain the second housing 220 in the retracted state.
- the electronic device 200 may designate the outer surface of the flexible display 230 in the retracted state.
- the second housing 220 may include an internal space of the first housing 210 (eg, FIG. 5 ) and/or a driving mechanism (eg, a driving motor, a reduction module and/or a drive mechanism) disposed in an internal space of the second housing 220 (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ).
- a driving mechanism eg, a driving motor, a reduction module and/or a drive mechanism
- the electronic device 200 controls the input/retraction state of the electronic device 200 through a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ). Upon detecting the event for transition, it may be configured to control the operation of the second housing 220 through a driving mechanism.
- the processor of the electronic device 200 corresponds to the changed display area of the flexible display 230 according to an incoming state, an outgoing state, or an intermediate state (eg, including a free stop state), and displays the object in various ways,
- the flexible display 230 may be controlled to execute an application program.
- the electronic device 200 includes an input device 203 and a sound output device 206 disposed in a first space of the first housing 210 (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 5 ). , 207), sensor modules 204 and 217, camera modules 205 and 216, connector port 208, a key input device (not shown), or an indicator (not shown).
- the electronic device 200 may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included.
- the input device 203 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device 203 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to sense the direction of the sound.
- the sound output devices 206 and 207 may include speakers.
- the sound output devices 206 and 207 may include a receiver 206 for a call and an external speaker 207 .
- the external speaker 207 may face the outside through the first speaker hole 207a disposed in the first housing 210 in the drawn-out state.
- the external speaker 207 has, in the retracted state, the first speaker hole 207a and the second speaker hole 207b formed in the second housing 220 to correspond to the first speaker hole 207a. can be confronted with the outside.
- the connector port 208 may face the outside through the connector port hole 208a formed in the first housing 210 in the drawn-out state. According to an embodiment, the connector port 208 may be hidden from view through the second housing 220 in the retracted state. In some embodiments, the connector port 208 may face the outside through another connector port hole formed in the second housing 220 to correspond to the connector port hole 208a even in the retracted state.
- the sound output device 206 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that is operated while a separate speaker hole is excluded.
- the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor modules 204 and 217 are, for example, on the first sensor module 204 (eg, proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front surface 200a of the electronic device 200 and/or the rear surface 200b of the electronic device 200 .
- the second sensor module 217 eg, a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor
- HRM heart rate monitoring
- the first sensor module 204 may be disposed below the flexible display 230 on the front surface 200a of the electronic device 200 .
- the first sensor module 204 and/or the second sensor module 217 may include a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, and a gyro sensor. , an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and at least one of a humidity sensor.
- TOF time of flight
- the camera modules 205 and 216 include a first camera module 205 disposed on the front surface 200a of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear surface 200b of the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 positioned near the second camera module 216 .
- the camera modules 205 , 216 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the first camera module 205 may be disposed under the flexible display 230 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area of the flexible display 230 .
- the flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- the first camera module 205 of the camera modules 205 and 216 , and some sensor modules 204 of the sensor modules 204 and 217 detect an external environment through the flexible display 230 .
- the first camera module 205 or some sensor modules 204 may be disposed in the internal space of the electronic device 200 so as to be in contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area perforated in the flexible display 230 .
- the region facing the first camera module 205 of the flexible display 230 may be formed as a transmissive region having a transmittance designated as a part of a region displaying content.
- the transmissive region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%.
- the transmission region may include a region overlapping an effective region (eg, an angle-of-view region) of the first camera module 205 through which light for generating an image by being imaged by an image sensor passes.
- the transmissive area of the flexible display 230 may include an area having a lower pixel density and/or wiring density than the surrounding area.
- the transmissive region may replace the aforementioned opening.
- some camera modules 205 may include an under display camera (UDC).
- some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230 in the internal space of the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device 200 includes an antenna electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 .
- A1 eg, an antenna structure or an antenna radiator
- the at least one conductive portion may include the first conductive portion 310 disposed through at least a portion of the first side 2111 of the first housing 210 .
- a non-conductive portion 314 may be disposed on the first conductive portion 310 .
- the first conductive portion 310 may be spaced apart from the surrounding conductive material by a non-conductive portion 315 disposed on the fourth side 2211 of the second housing 220 in the retracted state. .
- the first conductive portion 310 may include a first portion 311 formed with a specified width to have a length along the first direction (x-axis direction) on the first side surface 2111 , the first portion The second part 312 and one end of the first part 311 and the second part 312 are spaced apart from the 311 at a specified interval and formed to have a length along the first direction (x-axis direction) with a specified width. It may include a third part 313 connecting one end. According to an embodiment, the first part 311 , the second part 312 , and the third part 313 may be integrally formed. In some embodiments, the length of the first portion 311 and the second portion 312 may be substantially the same.
- the lengths of the first portion 311 and the second portion 312 may be different from each other.
- the third portion 313 may be disposed at a position adjacent to the second side 2112 .
- the first conductive portion 310 is not covered by the fourth side 2211 of the second housing 220 in the retracted state among the first side surfaces 3111 and is always exposed to the outside. By being disposed in the area to be used, it can help to develop stable radiation performance of the antenna regardless of the sliding operation.
- the first conductive portion 310 may be formed in a 'U' shape. In some embodiments, the first conductive portion 310 may be formed in a 'C' shape.
- the electronic device 200 is configured in substantially the same manner as the antenna A1 using the first conductive portion 310 disposed on the first side 2111 of the first housing 210 , In the third aspect, it may further include another antenna A3 using another conductive portion 340 disposed through the non-conductive portions 344 and 345 .
- the electronic device 200 is spaced apart from the conductive structure of the flexible display 230 (eg, the conductive plate 2304 of FIG. 6D ) at a position not involved in the sliding operation, By being formed in a shape having a sufficient electrical length, it can help to develop smooth radiation performance in a specified frequency band (eg, low band) required by the antenna.
- a specified frequency band eg, low band
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 is slidably coupled to the first housing 210 and the first housing 210 including the first space (eg, the first space 2101 in FIG. 5 ).
- the second housing 220 including the second space (eg, the second space 2201 in FIG. 5 ), and at least partially rotatably disposed in the second space (eg, the second space 2201 in FIG. 5 )
- the flexible display 230 may include a bendable member 240 to be formed and at least a portion of the bendable member 240 and a flexible display 230 disposed to receive support from the first housing 210 .
- the first space of the first housing 210 eg, the first space 2201 in FIG.
- the electronic device 200 may include the main substrate 250 disposed in the first space (eg, the first space 2201 of FIG. 5 ).
- the electronic device 200 includes a camera module (eg, the camera module 216 of FIG. 3A ) or a sensor module (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 5 ) disposed in the first space (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 5 ).
- the bendable member 240 has one end fixed to the first housing 210 and the other end in the second space of the second housing 220 (eg, the second space 2201 in FIG. 5 ). at least partially arranged to be rotatably received.
- the bendable member 240 may be at least partially accommodated in the second space (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ) in the retracted state, and in the drawn out state, the first housing 210 and substantially It may be at least partially drawn out from the second space (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ) to form the same plane as the . Accordingly, the first housing 210 .
- the flexible display 230 supported by the bendable member 240 may have a variable display area according to a sliding operation.
- the electronic device 200 is disposed on side surfaces of the combined first bracket housing 210a and the second bracket housing 210b, and the internal space of the second housing 220 (eg, in FIG. 5 ). It may further include a guide rail 242 for being guided in the second space 2201).
- the electronic device 200 includes a cover member (not shown) disposed to cover both sides of the second support member (eg, the second support member 222 of FIG. 3B ) of the second housing 220 . ) may be further included.
- the electronic device 200 is disposed toward the second space (eg, the second space 2201 of FIG. 5 ) from the first housing 210 , and the direction in which the second housing 220 is drawn out. It may include a support assembly 260 for pressing. According to an embodiment, the support assembly 260 may reduce the sagging phenomenon of the flexible display 230 by supporting the bendable member 240 during operation. According to one embodiment, the support assembly 260 is fixed to the first housing 210, and in a manner that presses the rear surface of the bendable member 240, the second housing 220 can be guided in the drawn out direction. have.
- the electronic device 200 may include a locker 270 for maintaining the electronic device 200 in the retracted state while intermitting the pressing force by the support assembly 260 .
- the rocker 270 is movably disposed in the first housing 210 , and in the retracted state, may control the movement of the second housing 220 in the withdrawal direction.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 200 is connected to a first housing 210 having a first space 2101 , a second housing 220 having a second space 2201 , and the first housing, and has an inlet
- the flexible display 230 arranged to receive the support of the bendable member 240 at least partially accommodated in the second space 2201 in the state, at least a portion of the bendable member 240 and at least a portion of the first housing 210 .
- a support assembly 260 disposed in the first housing 210 and pressing the second housing 220 in a direction in which it is drawn out (direction 1).
- the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of electronic components.
- the plurality of electronic components may be disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 .
- the first space 2101 is connected to the first sub-space A and the first sub-space A having a first spatial volume, and a second sub-space having a shape different from that of the first space. (B) may be included.
- the second sub-space B includes a space corresponding to a region in which a part of the first housing 210 overlaps a part of the second housing 220 when the electronic device is in the retracted state. can do.
- the first electronic components may be disposed in the first sub-space (A).
- the first electronic components may include a camera module 216 , a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 217 of FIG. 3B ), or a flash (eg, the flash 218 of FIG. 3B ).
- the first electronic components may be disposed to face the external environment through the first support member 212 and/or the first rear cover 213.
- a plurality of Among the electronic components a relatively small mounting space is required, a relatively small mounting thickness of the electronic device 200 is required, or the second electronic components that can be operated regardless of the overlapping structure of the two housings 210 and 220 are second electronic components. It may be disposed in the second sub-space B.
- the second electronic components may include the main board 250 and/or the battery 251.
- a plurality of electronic components Some of the electronic components (eg, the main board 250 or the FPCB) may be disposed together in the two sub-spaces when the first sub-space A and the second sub-space B are connected.
- 6A is a perspective view of an electronic device including a first housing and a flexible display supported thereon according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6B is an enlarged view of area 6B of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6C is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 6c-6c of FIG. 6B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6D is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional structure of a region 6d of the flexible display of FIG. 6C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 and a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing 210 (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ). and a flexible display 230 disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 .
- the first housing 210 may include a first side member 211 disposed to support at least a portion of the flexible display 230 .
- the first housing 210 includes a first conductive portion 310 disposed on a first side surface (eg, a first side surface 2111 of FIG.
- the first conductive portion 310 may be disposed to be segmented from the third conductive portion 330 through the non-conductive portion 314 .
- the second conductive portion 320 may be disposed to be segmented from the third conductive portion 330 through additional non-conductive portions 314a and 314b (eg, injection molding).
- the non-conductive portion 314 and the additional non-conductive portions 314a and 314b may be integrally formed or formed separately from each other.
- the second conductive portion 320 and/or the third conductive portion 330 may at least partially form the appearance of the electronic device 200 .
- at least a portion of the second conductive portion 320 and/or the third conductive portion 330 may be hidden from view by at least a portion of the first back cover 213 .
- the non-conductive portion 314 may be disposed in such a way that it is injected into the space between the conductive portions 310 , 320 , and 330 . According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the non-conductive portion 314 may form the exterior of the electronic device 200 to be visible from the outside.
- the first conductive portion 310 and/or the second conductive portion 320 is a wireless communication circuit (eg, the wireless communication circuit 259 of FIG. 7) (eg, the wireless communication module ( 192)), it can be used as an antenna operating in at least one frequency band.
- the third conductive portion 330 may be formed to have a support structure 3301 (eg, a seating groove) for supporting one end of the flexible display 230 .
- the support structure 3301 may be formed through coupling of the third conductive portion 330 and the non-conductive portion 314 .
- the flexible display 230 may be disposed such that the edge portion is supported invisibly from the outside through the support structure 3301 of the third conductive portion 330 .
- the flexible display 230 includes a protective layer 2301 , a display panel 2302 sequentially disposed under the protective layer 2301 , a polymer layer 2303 , and a conductive plate 2304 (eg, a metal). sheet layer) and/or an auxiliary material layer 2305 .
- the protective layer 2301 may include a window layer 2301a (eg, UTG, ultra thin glass) and a protective film 2301b (eg, PET, polyethylene terephthalate, or PI) laminated on the window layer 2301a. polyimide) may be included.
- the polymer layer 2303 may include a buffer layer.
- a polymer layer 2303 may be disposed under the conductive plate 2304 .
- the conductive plate 2304 may help to reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device 200 , shield ambient noise, dissipate heat emitted from surrounding heat dissipating components, and the flexible display 230 . ) can be used to provide flexibility.
- the member layer 2305 may include a graphite sheet for heat dissipation or an elastic member for cushioning.
- the second conductive portion 320 may be disposed to be segmented from the third conductive portion 330 through the non-conductive portion 314 .
- the second conductive portion 320 is integrally formed with the third conductive portion 330 or disposed to be in contact with the third conductive portion 330 , the conductive plate 2304 of the flexible display 230 supported by the third conductive portion 330 . ) because the radiation performance of the antenna may be deteriorated due to the proximity arrangement.
- FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams schematically illustrating an electrical connection structure of a first conductive part and/or a second conductive part used as an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 200 may include a wireless communication circuit 259 (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 .
- the wireless communication circuit 259 may be disposed on the substrate 250 disposed in the first space 2101 .
- the substrate 250 connects the first electrical path 2501 and the second conductive portion 320 electrically connecting the wireless communication circuit 259 and the first conductive portion 310 to the first conductive portion. a second electrical path 2502 electrically connecting to 310 .
- the first electrical path 2501 may be connected to a first designated location L1 of the first conductive portion 310
- the second electrical path 2502 may be connected to the first conductive portion 310 .
- the substrate 250 is disposed in the second electrical path 2502 and may include a switching circuit S connected to the ground G of the substrate 250 .
- the switching circuit S may be functionally connected to be controlled by a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) based on state information of the electronic device 200 .
- the substrate 259 may include a first matching circuit 251 and/or a first electric shock prevention circuit 252 disposed in the first electrical path 2501 .
- the substrate 250 includes a second matching circuit 253 and/or a second matching circuit 253 disposed in a second electrical path 2502 electrically connecting the switching circuit S and the second conductive portion 320 . 2 It may include a circuit 254 for preventing electric shock.
- the first matching circuit 251 and the second matching circuit 253 may include at least one passive element having a specified element value, such as a capacitor and/or an inductor.
- the first electric shock prevention circuit 252 and the second electric shock prevention circuit 254 may include at least one capacitor having a specified capacitance value.
- the first electrical path 2501 may be electrically connected to the first conductive pad 3504 disposed on the substrate 250 .
- the second electrical path 2502 has one end electrically connected to the second conductive pad 2505 disposed on the substrate 250 and the third conductive pad (the other end thereof) disposed on the substrate 250 . 2506) and may be electrically connected.
- the first conductive portion 310 at the first position L1, extends from the first conductive portion 310 or through the coupled first connection piece 3101, a first electrical path ( 2501) can be connected.
- the first conductive portion 310 extends from the first conductive portion 310 or through the coupled second connection piece 3102 a second electrical path ( 2502) can be connected.
- the second conductive portion 320 may be connected to the other end of the second electrical path 2502 through the third connection piece 3201 that extends from the second conductive portion 320 or is coupled.
- the first conductive pad 2504 , the second conductive pad 2505 , and the third conductive pad 2506 have corresponding first and second connection pieces 3101 , 3102 and third conductive pads.
- connection piece 3201 may be electrically connected to each other through an electrical connection member such as a conductive contact spring, a C clip, or a conductive tape (eg, the electrical connection member 350 of FIG. 10A ).
- an electrical connection member such as a conductive contact spring, a C clip, or a conductive tape
- the first conductive pad 2504 , the second conductive pad 2505 , and the third conductive pad 2506 disposed on the substrate 250 may include an electrical connection member (eg, the electrical connection member 350 of FIG. 10A ). )) may be physically and electrically connected to the first conductive portion 310 and the second conductive portion 320 directly through the .
- the wireless communication circuit 259 may be configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band through the first conductive portion 310 operating as the antenna A1 .
- the antenna A1 may be set to change the operating frequency band through the switching operation of the switching circuit S.
- the second conductive portion 320 may operate as a dummy pattern or an additional extension pattern of the first conductive portion 310 operating as the antenna A1 .
- the antenna A1 may be set to operate in the first frequency band when the first conductive portion 310 is disconnected from the second conductive portion 320 through the switching circuit S, and switching When the first conductive part 310 is electrically connected to the second conductive part 320 through the circuit S, it may be set to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band. In this case, the second frequency band may be set lower than the first frequency band.
- the wireless communication circuitry 259 transmits a wireless signal in a low band, mid band, high band or ultra-high band via the first conductive portion 310 and/or the second conductive portion 320 . and/or may be set to receive.
- the switching circuit S may be replaced with a variable circuit (eg, a tunable IC) including a plurality of lumped elements.
- a variable circuit eg, a tunable IC
- the first matching circuit 251 and/or the second matching circuit 253 may be omitted.
- the first electric shock prevention circuit 252 or the second electric shock prevention circuit 254 may be omitted.
- the second conductive portion 320 is replaced with a laser direct structuring (LDS) pattern
- LDS laser direct structuring
- the electronic device 200 detects state information of the electronic device 200, and based on the detected state information, at least one processor (eg, FIG. 1 processor 120).
- the at least one processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
- the switching circuit S may be controlled to operate A1.
- the at least one processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
- the at least one processor is configured such that the first conductive portion 310 is configured to be configured as the second conductive portion 320 based on the region operating frequency band or the strength of the received electric field strength. It is also possible to control the switching circuit (S) to be selectively connected to.
- the second conductive portion 320 may be replaced with at least one conductive pattern disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 .
- the conductive pattern may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) pattern formed on a dielectric structure (eg, an antenna carrier) disposed in the first space 2101 .
- LDS laser direct structuring
- the second conductive part 320 and the third conductive part 330 may be integrally formed in order to reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device.
- FIGS. 7B to 7D the same reference numerals are assigned to the components substantially the same as those of FIG. 7A , and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.
- the substrate 250 may further include a third electrical path 2503 that further connects the switching circuit S and the first conductive portion 310 in the configuration of FIG. 7A .
- the switch S may electrically connect the first electrical path 2501 to the ground through at least a portion of the second electrical path 2502 .
- the switch S may electrically connect the third electrical path 2503 to the ground.
- the operating frequencies of the first antenna A1 or the second antenna A2 may be the same or different.
- the substrate 250 may include a switching circuit S disposed in the first electrical path 2501 and electrically connected to the second electrical path 2502 .
- the first antenna A1 through the first conductive portion 310 and the second antenna A2 through the second conductive portion 320 are selectively operated through the switching operation of the switching circuit S Or, they may be set to operate together.
- the substrate 250 includes a first wireless communication circuit 259 electrically connected to the first conductive portion 310 through a first electrical path 2501 , and a second electrical path 2502 . It may include a second wireless communication circuit 259 - 1 electrically connected to the second conductive portion 320 through the second conductive portion 320 .
- the first wireless communication circuit 259 may be set to operate in the first frequency band through the first antenna A1 using the first conductive portion 310 .
- the second wireless communication circuit 259 - 1 may be set to operate in the second frequency band through the second antenna A2 using the second conductive portion 320 .
- the processor eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1
- the processor is configured such that the first antenna A1 and/or the second antenna A2 selectively operate or operate together, the first wireless communication circuit ( 259) and/or the second wireless communication circuit 259-1.
- FIGS. 8A to 8C are graphs comparing radiation performance of a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion used as an antenna in an incoming state and an outgoing state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the first conductive portion 310 when only the first conductive portion 310 operates as an antenna, it can be seen that the first conductive portion 310 operates in a low band (circular dotted line portion) through a sufficient electrical length of a 'U' shape. Moreover, it can be seen that no change in the radiation performance of the antenna occurs in the operating frequency band when the electronic device is in the retracted state (graph 801) and when the electronic device is in the withdrawal state (graph 802).
- the second conductive portion 320 when only the second conductive portion 320 is operated as an antenna, it can be seen that the second conductive portion 320 operates in the mid band and the high band (the oval dotted line portion) through a sufficient electrical length of the 'U' shape. Furthermore, it can be seen that the radiation performance of the antenna does not change in the operating frequency band when the electronic device is in the retracted state (graph 803) and when the electronic device is in the withdrawal state (graph 804).
- first conductive portion 310 and the second conductive portion 320 operate together as an antenna, they operate in a low band, a mid band, a high band, and an ultra-high band.
- the electronic device is in the incoming state (805 graph) and in the outgoing state (806 graph), a slight frequency deviation (about 40 MHz) occurred in the low band, but this can be overcome through a matching circuit or tunable IC. It can be seen that the level is insignificant.
- 8D is a graph comparing operating frequency bands of the first conductive portion according to the presence or absence of the non-conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 9A is a partial configuration diagram of an electronic device including a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may include a first conductive portion 310 disposed on a first side of the first housing 210 (eg, the first side 2111 of FIG. 2A ).
- the first conductive portion 310 is, on the first side 2111 , a first portion 311 arranged to have a specified length L, in a direction parallel to the first portion 311 .
- a second portion 312 having a length L and a third portion 313 connecting the first portion 311 and the second portion 312 may be included.
- the first part 311 , the second part 312 , and the third part 313 may be integrally formed.
- the first portion 311 and the second portion 313 are not parallel to each other and may be disposed in a manner that is gradually moved away from each other or is gradually closer to each other.
- the operating frequency band of the antenna using the first conductive portion 310 is determined according to the length L of the first portion 311 and the second portion 312 of the first conductive portion 310 .
- the operating frequency band may be moved to a lower frequency band.
- the first conductive portion 310 may be formed to have different lengths by changing only the length L of the first portion 311 or the second portion 312 .
- FIG. 9B is a graph illustrating a frequency change according to a length of a first conductive portion of FIG. 9A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the length (L) of the first conductive portion 310 for example, 24mm (901 graph), 25mm (902 graph), 26mm (903 graph), 27mm (904 graph), 28mm ( 905 graph) and 29mm (906 graph), it can be seen that the operating frequency band of the antenna is shifted to a low frequency band when changed in the order. In this case, it can be seen that the radiation performance is constantly maintained in all shifted frequency bands. This may mean that even if the length L of the first conductive portion 310 is determined to fit a desired operating frequency band, the radiation performance of the antenna is not reduced.
- 10A is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 10a-10a of FIG. 6B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 200 may include a first conductive portion 310 disposed on a first side of the first housing 210 (eg, the first side 2111 of FIG. 2A ). .
- the first conductive portion 310 may be spaced apart from the flexible display 230 by a specified distance g in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 .
- the first conductive portion 310 is disposed between the substrate 250 disposed in the first space 2101 and the first connecting piece 3101 extending from the first conductive portion 310 . It may be electrically connected to the substrate 250 through an electrical connection member 350 (eg, a C-clip).
- the first conductive portion 310 may be directly connected to the substrate 250 through the electrical connection member 350 without the first connection piece 3101 , depending on the shape and function of the electrical connection member 350 . may be
- the operating frequency band may be determined according to the separation distance (g) from (2304)). For example, as the separation distance g between the first conductive portion 310 and the flexible display 230 increases, the operating frequency band may be moved to a lower frequency band.
- FIG. 10B is a graph illustrating a frequency change according to a distance between the display of FIG. 10A and a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the separation distance (g) between the first conductive part 310 and the flexible display 230 is, for example, 2.5 mm (1001 graph), 2.0 mm (1002 graph), 1.5 mm (1003 graph) ) and 1.0mm (1004 graph), it can be seen that the operating frequency band of the antenna is shifted to a low frequency band when it is changed in the order. In this case, it can be seen that the radiation performance is constantly maintained in all shifted frequency bands. This may mean that even if the separation distance g between the first conductive portion 310 and the flexible display 230 is determined according to a desired operating frequency band, the radiation performance of the antenna is not reduced.
- FIG. 11A and 11B are perspective views of a housing including an antenna arrangement structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the housing 410 of FIGS. 11A and 11B may be at least partially similar to the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A , or may further include other embodiments of the housing.
- the housing 410 may include a support member 4101 and side surfaces 411 , 412 , 413 , and 414 formed along edges of the support member 4101 .
- the sides 411 , 412 , 413 , 414 are a first side 411 having a first length in a first direction (x-axis direction), and a second side perpendicular from the first side 411 .
- the second side 412 extending to have a second length longer than the first length in the direction (y-axis direction), and extending from the second side 412 to have a first length in a direction parallel to the first side 411 a third side 413 and a fourth side 414 extending from the third side 413 to the first side 411 in a direction parallel to the second side 412 and having a second length
- at least one of the side surfaces 411, 412, 413, and 414 and the support member 4101 may be seamlessly connected without boundaries, and the connected portion may be formed in a curved shape. have.
- the first side 411 operates as a first antenna A1 and includes a first conductive portion 421 and a first non-conductive portion 431 disposed on the first side 411 . can do.
- the first conductive portion 421 may have a 'U' shape structure.
- the housing 410 operates as the second antenna A2 and may include a second conductive portion 422 and a second non-conductive portion 432 disposed on the second side surface 412 . have.
- the second conductive portion 422 may be disposed on a boundary portion between the second side surface 412 and the support member 4101 or at least a portion of the support member 4101 .
- the housing 410 operates as the third antenna A3 and may include a third conductive portion 423 and a third non-conductive portion 43 disposed on the third side surface 413 . have.
- the third conductive portion 423 may have a 'U' shape structure.
- the housing 410 operates as a fourth antenna A4 and may include a fourth conductive portion 424 and a fourth non-conductive portion 434 disposed on the second side surface 412 . have.
- the fourth conductive portion 424 may be disposed at a boundary portion between the second side surface 412 and the support member 4101 or at least a portion of the support member 4101 . According to one embodiment, the fourth conductive portion 424 may have an 'I' shape.
- the housing 410 is replaced with the second conductive portion 424 of FIG. 11A , and a conductive pattern 425 (eg, a laser direct structuring (LDS) pattern) operating as a fifth antenna A2'. ) may be included.
- the conductive pattern 425 may be disposed through the fifth non-conductive portion 435 in the support member 4101 of the housing 410 .
- the conductive pattern 425 may be disposed on the second side surface 412 of the housing 410 , or may include a boundary region between the second side surface 412 and the support member 4101 .
- the housing 410 of FIGS. 11A and 11B is a housing of at least one of a housing of a general bar type electronic device, a housing of a foldable type electronic device, or a housing of a laptop computer. It may be applied as a housing, a housing of a tablet PC, or a housing of a watch type electronic device.
- 12A and 12B are front and rear views of an electronic device including a first conductive portion according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device of FIGS. 12A and 12B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- an electronic device 900 includes a first surface (or front surface) 910A, a second surface (or rear surface) 910B, and a first surface 910A. and a housing 910 including a side surface 910C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 910B.
- the housing may refer to a structure that forms part of the first surface 910A, the second surface 910B, and the side surface 910C of FIG. 12A .
- the first surface 910A may be formed by a substantially transparent front plate 902 (eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate) at least in part.
- the second surface 910B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 911 .
- the back plate 911 is formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials.
- the side surface 910C is coupled to the front plate 902 and the rear plate 911 and may be formed by a side bezel structure 918 (or “side member”) including a metal and/or a polymer.
- the back plate 911 and the side bezel structure 918 are integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
- the front plate 902 has a first area 910D that extends seamlessly by bending from the first surface 910A toward the rear plate, including a long edge of the front plate. edge) can be included at both ends.
- the rear plate 911 may include a second region 910E that extends seamlessly from the second surface 910B toward the front plate at both ends of the long edge. have.
- the front plate 902 or the back plate 911 may include only one of the first region 910D or the second region 910E.
- the front plate 902 does not include the first region and the second region, but may include only a flat plane disposed parallel to the second surface 910B.
- the side bezel structure 918 when viewed from the side of the electronic device, has a first thickness ( or width), and may have a second thickness thinner than the first thickness on the side surface including the first region 910D or the second region 910E.
- the electronic device 900 includes a display 901 , an input device 903 , sound output devices 907 and 914 , sensor modules 904 and 919 , camera modules 905 and 912 , and a key. It may include at least one of an input device 917 , an indicator (not shown), and a connector 908 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 900 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 917 or an indicator) or additionally include other components.
- Display 901 may be exposed through a substantial portion of front plate 902 , for example. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 901 may be exposed through the front plate 902 forming the first area 910D of the first surface 910A and the side surface 910C.
- the display 901 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen.
- at least a portion of the sensor module 904 , 919 , and/or at least a portion of a key input device 917 is located in the first area 910D and/or the second area 910E. can be placed.
- the input device 903 may include a microphone 903 .
- the input device 903 may include a plurality of microphones 903 arranged to sense the direction of the sound.
- the sound output devices 907 and 914 may include speakers.
- the sound output devices 907 and 914 may include an external speaker 907 and a call receiver 914 .
- the microphone 903 , the sound output devices 907 , 914 , and the connector 908 may be disposed at least in part in the internal space of the electronic device 900 , and may form at least one hole formed in the housing 910 . can be exposed to the external environment.
- the hole formed in the housing 910 may be commonly used for the microphone 903 and the sound output devices 907 and 914 .
- the sound output devices 907 and 914 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that operates while excluding a hole formed in the housing 910 .
- the sensor modules 904 and 919 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 900 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor modules 904 and 919 include, for example, a first sensor module 904 (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (not shown) disposed on the first surface 910A of the housing 910 . ) (eg, a fingerprint sensor), and/or a third sensor module 919 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 910B of the housing 910 .
- the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface 910A (eg, a home key button) of the housing 910 , a portion of the second surface 910B, and/or under the display 901 .
- the electronic device 900 may include a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, and an illuminance sensor.
- a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, and an illuminance sensor.
- the camera modules 905 and 912 include a first camera module 905 disposed on the first side 910A of the electronic device 900, and a second camera module 912 disposed on the second side 910B of the electronic device 900, and/or a flash 913 .
- the camera modules 905 and 912 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the flash 913 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (wide-angle lens, ultra-wide-angle lens, or telephoto lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 900 .
- the key input device 917 may be disposed on the side surface 910C of the housing 910 .
- the electronic device 900 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 917 and the not included key input devices 917 are displayed on the display 901 as soft keys or the like. It may be implemented in other forms.
- the key input device 917 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display 901 .
- the indicator may be disposed, for example, on the first surface 910A of the housing 910 .
- the indicator may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 900 in the form of a light (eg, a light emitting device).
- the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module 905 .
- the indicator may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED and/or a xenon lamp.
- the connector hole 908 includes a first connector hole 908 capable of receiving a connector (eg, a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device, and/or It may include a second connector hole (or earphone jack) (not shown) capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal to and from an external electronic device.
- a connector eg, a universal serial bus (USB) connector
- USB universal serial bus
- Some of the camera modules 905 and 912 , some of the camera modules 905 , some of the sensor modules 904 and 919 , or an indicator may be disposed to be exposed through the display 901 .
- the camera module 905 , the sensor module 904 , or the indicator may come into contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area perforated to the front plate 902 of the display 901 in the internal space of the electronic device 900 . It can be arranged so that According to an embodiment, the area where the display 901 and the camera module 905 face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a predetermined transmittance as a part of an area displaying content.
- the transmission region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%.
- a transmission area may include an area overlapping an effective area (eg, an angle of view area) of the camera module 905 through which light for generating an image by being imaged by an image sensor passes.
- the transmissive area of the display 901 may include an area having a lower pixel density than the surrounding area.
- the transmissive area may replace the opening.
- the camera module 905 may include an under display camera (UDC).
- UDC under display camera
- some sensor modules 904 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 902 in the internal space of the electronic device. For example, in this case, the area of the display 901 facing the sensor module may not need a perforated opening.
- the electronic device 900 has a bar-type or plate-type appearance, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
- the illustrated electronic device 900 may be a foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and/or a part of a rollable electronic device.
- foldable electronic device “slidable electronic device”, “stretchable electronic device” and/or “rollable electronic device” This means that bending deformation of the display (eg, the display 330 of FIG.
- a foldable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and/or a rollable electronic device expands a screen display area by unfolding a display or exposing a larger area of the display to the outside according to a user's needs. Can be used.
- the side member 918 extends in a direction perpendicular to the first side 918a (-x-axis direction) from the first side 918a having a first length in a designated direction (y-axis direction). a second side 918b having a second length shorter than the first length, a third side 918c extending from the second side 918b parallel to the first side 918a and having a first length, and It may include a fourth side 918d extending from the third side 918c to the first side 918a and having a second length.
- the electronic device 900 is peripherally conductive through the non-conductive portion 931 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction (x-axis direction) of the fourth side 918d on the fourth side surface 918d. It may include a conductive portion 930 disposed to be separated from the material. According to one embodiment, the conductive portion 930 may be formed in substantially the same shape and manner as the first conductive portion 310 shown in FIG. 2A , and is wirelessly communicated in an internal space of the electronic device 900 . By being electrically connected to a circuit (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ), it may operate in at least one designated frequency band.
- a circuit eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1
- FIGS. 13A to 13C are perspective views of an electronic device including conductive parts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 500 of FIGS. 13A to 13C may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the electronic device 500 includes a first housing structure 510 , a second housing structure 520 coupled to the first housing structure 510 through a hinge device H, and a first A flexible display 530 disposed to receive support from the housing structure 510 and the second housing structure 520 may be included.
- the first housing structure 510 and the second housing structure 520 are folded in a way that the flexible display 530 is invisible from the outside with respect to each other based on the folding axis A (eg, in-folding). method) can be operated.
- the first housing structure 510 and the second housing structure 520 operate in a folding method (eg, an out-folding method) in which the flexible display 530 is viewed from the outside based on the folding axis A. can be
- the first housing structure 510 may include a first housing 511 and a second housing 512 movably disposed in a first direction (eg, an x-axis direction) from the first housing 511 . ) may be included.
- the second housing structure 520 may be configured in a second direction (-x-axis direction) opposite to the first direction (eg, the x-axis direction) from the third housing 521 and the third housing 521 . ) may include a fourth housing 522 that is movably disposed.
- the second housing 512 when the first housing structure 510 and the second housing structure 520 are in an unfolded state, the second housing 512 is designated in the first direction (x-axis direction) from the first housing 511 .
- the flexible display 530 accommodated in the inner space of the second housing 512_ may be induced to expand so as to be visible from the outside.
- the fourth housing 522 is slid by a specified distance from the third housing 521 in the second direction (-x-axis direction). out), at least a portion of the flexible display 530 accommodated in the inner space of the fourth housing 522 may be induced to be expanded to be visible from the outside.
- the electronic device 500 includes conductive portions 541 and 542 disposed on at least a portion of a side surface of the second housing 512 and/or at least a portion of a side surface of the fourth housing 522 . can do.
- the conductive portions 541 and 542 may be disposed in substantially the same manner as the conductive portions as described above (eg, the conductive portions 310 and 340 of FIG. 2A ), and the electronic device 500 can be used as an antenna.
- the conductive portions 541 and 542 may be disposed on sides of the first housing 511 and/or the third housing 521 .
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an electronic device including conductive parts according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 600 of FIG. 14 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the electronic device 600 may include a first housing 610 and a second housing 620 that is foldably coupled to the first housing 610 through a hinge device H.
- the first housing 610 may include a touch display 630 as an input/output device.
- the touch display 630 may be replaced with a plurality of key buttons (eg, a keypad assembly) as an input device.
- the second housing 620 may include another display (not shown).
- the first housing 610 includes a first surface 611 , a second surface 612 facing the opposite direction to the first surface 611 , and a first surface 611 and a second surface 612 .
- ) may include a first side 613 surrounding the space between the.
- the second housing 620 has a third surface 621 , a fourth surface 622 facing in the opposite direction to the third surface 621 , and a third surface 621 and a fourth surface 622 .
- ) may include a second side 623 surrounding the space between the.
- the electronic device 600 may be operated such that the first surface 611 and the third surface 621 face each other in the folded state.
- the electronic device 600 may be operated such that the second surface 612 and the fourth surface 622 face each other in the folded state.
- the electronic device 600 may include conductive portions 651 and 652 disposed through at least a portion of the first side 613 and/or at least a portion of the second side 623 .
- the conductive portions 651 , 652 may be disposed in substantially the same manner as the conductive portions (eg, the conductive portions 310 , 340 of FIG. 2A ), as described above, wherein the electronic It can be used as an antenna of the device 600 .
- the electronic device may include a first conductive portion (eg, the first conductive portion 2111 of FIG. 2A ) disposed through at least a portion of a side surface (eg, the first side 2111 of FIG. 2A ).
- a first housing eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) including the first conductive portion 310 of FIG. 2A ) and including a first space (eg, the first space 2101 of FIG. 5 ) and a second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) slidably coupled in a first direction (eg, the x-axis direction of FIG.
- the first conductive portion includes a first portion having a first length along the first direction (eg, the first portion 311 in FIG. 2A ), and a predetermined distance from the first portion a second part (eg, the second part 312 in FIG.
- the side surface may include a first side formed along the first direction, a second side extending from the first side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the first side from the second side. and a third side surface extending along a direction, and the first conductive portion may be disposed on the first side surface.
- the first portion may have a specified width along an upper edge of the first side.
- the second portion may have a specified width along a lower edge of the first side.
- the third part may have a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the second side surface.
- the first length and the second length may be substantially the same.
- the third portion may have a curved or straight shape.
- it may further include a second conductive portion disposed on at least a portion of the side surface and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit.
- a processor for controlling the wireless communication circuit a switching circuit disposed in an electrical path connecting the first conductive part and the second conductive part, and the switching circuit, wherein the processor includes the first conductive part and the second conductive part.
- the switching circuit may be controlled to operate in at least one frequency band through at least one of the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion.
- the processor may control the switching circuit based on state information of the electronic device.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion may further include a third conductive portion electrically segmented.
- the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and the third conductive portion may be connected through a non-conductive portion.
- it may include at least one conductive pattern disposed in the first space and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit.
- At least a portion of the flexible display may be supported through a portion of the side surface, and the first conductive portion may be electrically disconnected from the portion.
- the flexible display in the retracted state, extends from the first region and the second region that are arranged to be visible from the outside, and is at least partially in the second space of the second housing so as not to be seen from the outside. It may include a second area accommodated.
- an electronic device may include a first side including a first conductive portion disposed along a first direction, a second side extending from the first side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a housing including an inner space formed through a third side extending from a second side in the first direction and a fourth side extending from the third side to the first side; a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in at least one frequency band through the first conductive portion, wherein the first conductive portion has a first length along the first direction part, a second part disposed spaced apart from the first part at a specified interval, a second part having a second length in the first direction, and a third part connecting one end of the first part and one end of the second part and the at least one frequency band may be determined through a third length extending from the first portion through the third portion to the second portion.
- the first part may be disposed to have a specified width along an upper edge of the first side.
- the second part may be disposed to have a specified width along a lower edge of the first side.
- the third portion may be disposed to have a specified width along a side edge of the first side.
- the third portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the second side.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,측면의 적어도 일부를 통해 배치된 제1도전성 부분을 포함하고, 제1공간을 포함하는 제1하우징;상기 제1하우징으로부터 제1방향을 따라 슬라이딩 가능하게 결합된 제2하우징;상기 제1하우징 및 상기 제2하우징의 지지를 받도록 배치되고, 인입 상태(slide-in state)에서 인출 상태(slide-out state)로 천이될 때, 적어도 부분적으로 표시 면적이 가변되는 플렉서블 디스플레이; 및상기 제1공간에 배치되고, 상기 제1도전성 부분을 통해 적어도 하나의 주파수 대역에서 무선 신호를 송신 또는 수신하도록 설정된 무선 통신 회로를 포함하고,상기 제1도전성 부분은,상기 제1방향을 따라 제1길이를 갖는 제1부분;상기 제1부분과 지정된 간격으로 이격되고, 상기 제1방향을 따라 제2길이를 갖는 제2부분; 및상기 제1부분의 일단 및 상기 제2부분의 일단을 연결하는 제3부분을 포함하고,상기 적어도 하나의 주파수 대역은 상기 제1부분으로부터 상기 제3부분을 통해, 상기 제2부분까지 연장된 제3길이를 통해 결정된 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 측면은, 상기 제1방향을 따라 형성된 제1측면, 상기 제1측면으로부터 상기 제1방향과 수직한 제2방향으로 연장된 제2측면 및 제2측면으로부터 상기 제1방향을 따라 연장된 제3측면을 포함하고,상기 제1도전성 부분은 상기 제1측면에 배치된 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 제1부분은, 상기 제1측면에서 상측 에지를 따라 지정된 폭을 갖는 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 제2부분은, 상기 제1측면에서 하측 에지를 따라 지정된 폭을 갖는 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 제3부분은, 상기 제2측면의 외면과 대응하는 형상을 갖는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제1길이와 상기 제2길이는 실질적으로 동일한 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제3부분은 곡형 또는 직선형 형상을 갖는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 측면의 적어도 일부에 배치되고, 상기 무선 통신 회로와 전기적으로 연결된 제2도전성 부분을 더 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 무선 통신 회로와, 상기 제1도전성 부분 및 상기 제2도전성 부분을 연결하는 전기적 경로 중에 배치된 스위칭 회로; 및상기 스위칭 회로를 제어하는 프로세서를 포함하고,상기 프로세서는 상기 제1도전성 부분 또는 상기 제2도전성 부분 중 적어도 하나를 통해 적어도 하나의 주파수 대역에서 동작하도록 상기 스위칭 회로를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제9항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 전자 장치의 상태 정보를 기반으로 상기 스위칭 회로를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 측면에서, 상기 제1도전성 부분 및 상기 제2도전성 부분과 전기적으로 분절된 제3도전성 부분을 더 포함한 전자 장치.
- 제11항에 있어서,상기 제1도전성 부분, 상기 제2도전성 부분 및 상기 제3도전성 부분은 비도전성 부분을 통해 연결된 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제1공간에 배치되고, 상기 무선 통신 회로와 전기적으로 연결된 적어도 하나의 도전성 패턴을 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 적어도 일부는 상기 측면의 일부를 통해 지지되고,상기 제1도전성 부분은, 상기 측면의, 상기 일부와 전기적으로 단절된 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이는, 상기 인입 상태에서, 외부에서 보이도록 배치된 제1영역 및 상기 제1영역으로부터 연장되고, 외부에서 보이지 않도록 적어도 부분적으로 상기 제2하우징의 제2공간에 수용되는 제2영역을 포함하는 전자 장치.
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