Mobile terminal having metal case and antenna structure
US8054231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q13/106
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile terminal including a metal case and an antenna structure that can exhibit optimum radiation performance is provided. The antenna structure includes an antenna having a radiation unit for transmitting and for receiving electric waves, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to which the antenna is mechanically coupled at one surface thereof and having a power supply unit electrically coupled to the radiation unit, and a case constructed using a metal material within which the PCB is disposed, wherein the case has at least one slot formed in a surface thereof opposite to the surface to which the PCB is fastened and adjacent to the radiation unit.
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