Abstract:
The invention relates to an outer type antenna structure comprising: a frame; an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame; and a connector. The antenna is integrated to the connector. The location of the antenna arranged in the portable electrically communicative device may be not limited so that the distribution of the antennas becomes easy. Therefore, the signal interference among the antennas can be reduced.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention relates to an antenna, and more in particular, to an outer type antenna structure which can integrate to a connector. 
         [0003]    2. Related Art of the Invention 
         [0004]    Currently, the portable electrically communicative device is widely applied in a various fields. The portable electrically communicative device may provide users various functions of wireless internet, digital television, FM radio broadcast, navigation and positioning. However, in order to achieve the various functions of wireless internet, digital television, FM radio broadcast, navigation and positioning, the portable electrically communicative device have to be arranged a plurality of antennas therein. 
         [0005]    The portable electrically communicative device is directed to be miniaturized, so that the space between housing and a circuit board of the device is finite. The location of the antenna arranged in the portable electrically communicative device may be limited so that the proper distribution of the antennas becomes difficult. Therefore, the signal interference among the antennas can be increased. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    It is an object of the invention to provide an outer type antenna structure which can integrate with a connector to solve the above-described drawback of the conventional portable electrically communicative device. The location of the antenna arranged in the portable electrically communicative device may be not limited so that the distribution of the antennas becomes easy. Therefore, the signal interference among the antennas can be reduced. 
         [0007]    In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention provides a first aspect of an outer type antenna structure comprising: a substrate; an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame. The frame may be material of plastics or rubbers. The frame may further include an absorber. The absorber may be ferrite or steel which has a high permeability. The antenna may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna may be buried in the frame by a winding or a plurality of segments. 
         [0008]    In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention provides a second aspect of an outer type antenna structure comprising: a connector; a frame surrounded outside of the connector; and an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame. The connector further includes a case having material of metal. The frame may surround outside of the case. The connector may be an electrical connector or a composite electrical connector selected from the group consisting of USB, mini USB, micro USB, HDMI, diplayport and RJ-45. Alternatively, the connector may be a 3.5 mm phone jack. The frame may be material of plastics or rubbers. The frame may further include an absorber. The absorber may be ferrite or steel which has a high permeability. The antenna may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna may be buried in the frame by a winding or a plurality of segments. The connector further includes a case having material of plastic. 
         [0009]    In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention provides a third aspect of an outer type antenna structure comprising: a connector; a frame attached on a panel of the connector; and an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame. The connector further includes a case having material of metal. The connector may be an electrical connector or a composite electrical connector selected from the group consisting of USB, mini USB, micro USB, HDMI, diplayport and RJ-45. Alternatively, the connector may be a 3.5 mm phone jack. The frame may be material of plastics or rubbers. The frame may further include an absorber. The absorber may be ferrite or steel which has a high permeability. The antenna may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna may be buried in the frame by a winding or a plurality of segments. The connector further includes a case having material of plastic. 
         [0010]    In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention provides a fourth aspect of an outer type antenna structure comprising: a connector having a plastic housing; and an antenna is arranged in the plastic housing, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the plastic housing. The connector may be an electrical connector or a composite electrical connector selected from the group consisting of USB, mini USB, micro USB, HDMI, diplayport and RJ-45. Alternatively, the connector may be a 3.5 mm phone jack. The antenna may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna may be buried in the plastic housing by a winding or a plurality of segments. 
         [0011]    In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention provides a fifth aspect of an outer type antenna structure comprising: a connector having a plastic housing, the plastic housing having a position in front of an opening for disposing a frame; and an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame. The connector may be an electrical connector or a composite electrical connector selected from the group consisting of USB, mini USB, micro USB, HDMI, diplayport and RJ-45. Alternatively, the connector may be a 3.5 mm phone jack. The antenna may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna may be buried in the frame by a winding or a plurality of segments. 
     
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]      FIG. 1  schematically shows a perspective view of an outer type antenna structure of a first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 2  schematically shows a disconnected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of the first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 3  schematically shows a connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of the first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 4  shows a state in use of the outer type antenna structure of the first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 5  schematically shows a connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a second embodiment of the invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 6  schematically shows a state in use of the outer type antenna structure of the second embodiment of the invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 7  schematically shows an integration of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a third embodiment of the invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 8  schematically shows an integration of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a fourth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 9  schematically shows a disconnected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a fifth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 10  schematically shows a cross-sectional view of a connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of the fifth embodiment of the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0022]    The present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not meant to be construed in a limiting sense, which are only for reference and explanation. 
         [0023]    Please refer to  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 1  schematically shows a perspective view of an outer type antenna structure of a first embodiment of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the invention provides an outer type antenna structure including a frame  1  and an antenna  2 . 
         [0024]    The frame  1  may be material of plastics or rubbers. The frame may further include ferrite or steel which is used as an absorber for absorbing an emitting electric wave. The steel is preferred to have a high permeability. The frame  1  may surround outside of a connector (not shown in the drawings) or attach on a rim panel of an opening of the connector. Moreover, the frame  1  has a shape directed to the outer shape of the connector. 
         [0025]    The antenna  2  may be a metallic wire or low temperature co-fired multi-layer ceramic. The antenna  2  may be buried in the frame  1  by a winding or a plurality of segments. The antenna  2  may extend to have at least one pin  21  outside of the frame  1 . 
         [0026]    Please refer to  FIGS. 2 and 3 .  FIGS. 2 and 3  respectively schematically show disconnected state and connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a first embodiment of the invention. As show in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , in use of the outer type antenna structure of the embodiment of the invention, the frame  1  may surround outside of a case  31  of the connector  3 , preferably adjacent a position of an opening of the case  31  to integrate the outer type antenna structure and the connector  3  so that the connector  3  is able to emit and receive a signal. The case  31  of connector  3  is material of metal or plastic. In use of the connector  3  integrated with the outer type antenna structure connecting to an electronic device (not shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 ), the connector  3  may provide a function of signal transmission, and the outer type antenna structure may provide a function of wireless signal emission and receiving to the electronic device or connection to interne. In the embodiment, the connector  3  may be an electrical connector or a composite electrical connector selected from the group consisting of USB, mini USB, micro USB, HDMI, diplayport and RJ-45. Alternatively, the connector 3 may be 3.5 mm phone jack. 
         [0027]    Please refer to  FIG. 4 .  FIG. 4  shows a state in use of the outer type antenna structure of the first embodiment of the invention. As show in  FIG. 4 , after completing integration of the outer type antenna structure and the connector  3 , the connector  3  is electrically connected to a circuit board  101  of an electronic device  10 , and the outer type antenna structure corresponds to a hole  103  of a housing  102  of the electronic device  10 . Also, the pin  21  of the antenna  2  is electrically connected to the circuit board  101 . 
         [0028]    As a plug  201  of a transmission line  20  is inserted into an opening  32  of the connector  3  through the hole  103  of the electronic device  10 , the connector  3  and the transmission line  20  may provide a function of signal transmission, and a signal which is handled by the circuit board  101  may be emitted from the antenna  2  of the outer type antenna structure through the pin  21 , and a signal received from the antenna  2  may be transmitted to the circuit board  101  through the pin  21 . 
         [0029]    Please refer to  FIGS. 5 and 6 .  FIG. 5  schematically shows a connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a second embodiment of the invention.  FIG. 6  shows a state in use of the outer type antenna structure of the second embodiment of the invention. As show in  FIG. 5 , the outer type antenna structure may be attached on a panelrim  33  of an opening of the connector  3 . 
         [0030]    As show in  FIG. 6 , after completing integration of the outer type antenna structure and the connector  3 , the connector  3  is electrically connected to a circuit board  101  of an electronic device  10 , and the outer type antenna structure corresponds to a hole  103  of a housing  102  of the electronic device  10 . Also, the pin  21  of the antenna  2  is electrically connected to the circuit board  101 . 
         [0031]    Please refer to  FIG. 6  again. As a plug  201  of a transmission line  20  is inserted into an opening  32  of the connector  3  through the hole  103  of the electronic device  10 , the connector  3  and the transmission line  20  may provide a function of signal transmission, and a signal which is handled by the circuit board  101  may be emitted from the antenna  2  of the outer type antenna structure through the pin  21 , and a signal received from the antenna  2  may be transmitted to the circuit board  101  through the pin  21 . 
         [0032]    Please refer to  FIG. 7 .  FIG. 7  schematically shows an integration of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a third embodiment of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 7 , the integration of the outer type antenna structure and the connector  4  having a plastic housing  41  is completed by mold injection. The antenna  2  is buried in a mold when the mold injection of the plastic housing  41  is performed. The antenna  2  is enveloped in the plastic housing  41  when the mold injection is completed. When the connector  4  is electrically connected to an electronic device (not shown in  FIG. 7 ), the pin  21  extending to outside of the plastic housing  41  is electrically connected to a circuit board of the electronic device. 
         [0033]    Please refer to  FIG. 8 .  FIG. 8  schematically shows an integration of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a fourth embodiment of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 8 , the integration of the outer type antenna structure and the connector  4  having a plastic housing  41  is completed by mold injection. The antenna  2  of a winding or a plurality of segments is buried in a mold when the mold injection of the plastic housing  41  is performed. The antenna  2  is enveloped in a frame  42  arranged on a rim of an opening of the plastic housing  41  when the mold injection is completed. When the connector  4  is electrically connected to an electronic device (not shown in  FIG. 7 ), the pin  21  extending to outside of the frame  42  is electrically connected to a circuit board of the electronic device. 
         [0034]    Please refer to  FIGS. 9 and 10 .  FIG. 9  schematically shows a disconnected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of a fifth embodiment of the invention.  FIG. 10  schematically shows a cross-sectional view of a connected state of an outer type antenna structure and a connector of the fifth embodiment of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 9 , the frame  1  may further include ferrite or steel which is used as an absorber  11  for absorbing an emitting electric wave. The steel is preferred to have a high permeability. As the frame  1  is integrated to the connector  3  having a metallic case  31 , the absorber  11  is disposed between the frame  1  and the case  31 . The absorber  11  can enhance the function of antenna  2 . 
         [0035]    While the invention is described in by way of examples and in terms of preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. On the contrary, the aim is to cover all modifications, alternatives and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.