Antennas and antenna carrier structures for electronic devices
US8264412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/42
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Antenna support structures and antennas are provided for wireless electronic devices such as portable electronic devices. Antenna resonating elements may be formed from conductive coatings on two-shot molded interconnect device dielectric antenna support structures. The conductive coatings may be formed from wet-plated copper or other conductive materials. The antenna support structure may have tabs that electrically connect antenna resonating elements to the case of a wireless electronic device that serves as an antenna ground plane. The antenna support structure may be curved about its longitudinal axis so that the antenna resonating elements on the support structure protrude upwards to enhance antenna performance. In a portable electronic device such as a portable computer, the antenna support structure may be mounted within a dielectric portion of the computer housing that is located between the display portion of the housing and the base of the housing.
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