公开(公告)号：WO2012096894A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012020662

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  DARNELL DEAN F ,  SCHLUB ROBERT W

Inventor： MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  DARNELL DEAN F ,  SCHLUB ROBERT W

IPC: H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures that are formed from an internal ground plane and a peripheral conductive housing member. A conductive path may be formed that connects the peripheral conductive housing member and the internal ground plane. The conductive path may include a flex circuit. A metal structure may be welded to the peripheral conductive housing member. A solder pad and other traces in the flex circuit may be soldered to the metal structure at one end of the conductive path. At the other end of the conductive path, the flex circuit may be attached to the ground plane using a bracket, screw, and screw boss.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括由内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件形成的天线结构。 可以形成连接外围导电壳体构件和内部接地平面的导电路径。 导电路径可以包括柔性电路。 金属结构可以焊接到外围导电壳体构件。 柔性电路中的焊盘和其它迹线可以在导电路径的一端焊接到金属结构。 在导电路径的另一端，柔性电路可以使用支架，螺钉和螺钉凸台附接到接地平面。

公开(公告)号：WO2012096891A3

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：PCT/US2012020658

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  DARNELL DEAN F

Inventor： MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  DARNELL DEAN F

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B62D29/00 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q13/103 ,  H04B1/38

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures that are formed from an internal ground plane and a peripheral conductive housing member. The internal ground plane and peripheral conductive housing member may be separated by a gap. The internal ground plane may be formed from sheet metal structures having engagement features such as tabs bent upwards at an angle. Plastic structures may be insert molded over the engagement features. When the internal ground plane is mounted in the electronic device, the plastic structures may bridge the gap between the internal ground plane and the peripheral conductive housing member. An adjustable structure such as a washer with a selectable thickness may be mounted to the peripheral conductive housing member opposing conductive structures across the gap. The thickness may be adjusted to adjust antenna performance.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括由内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件形成的天线结构。 内部接地平面和外围导电外壳构件可以间隔开。 内部接地平面可以由具有接合特征的金属板结构形成，例如以一定角度向上弯曲的凸片。 塑料结构可以在接合特征上嵌入成型。 当内部接地平面安装在电子设备中时，塑料结构可以桥接内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件之间的间隙。 诸如具有可选择厚度的垫圈的可调结构可以安装到外围导电外壳构件上，跨越间隙与导电结构相对置。 可以调节厚度以调整天线性能。