Patent attributes
A bar-type mobile terminal can include a wireless communication unit including one or more components which permit wireless communications between the bar type mobile terminal and a wireless communication system; a plurality of antennas configured to transmit or receive radio signals; a metallic frame having a front side and a rear side, the metallic frame including a base portion, an edge portion forming an appearance of the bar-type mobile terminal, an upper through hole disposed in an upper portion of the metallic frame, and a lower through hole disposed in a lower portion of the metallic frame; an upper non-metallic coupling disposed in the upper through hole of the metallic frame; a lower non-metallic coupling disposed in the lower through hole of the metallic frame; a window disposed on the front side of the metallic frame; a display module disposed between the window and the front side of the metallic frame; a first waterproof layer disposed between the window and a front side of the edge portion of the metallic frame; a cover disposed on the rear side of the metallic frame; a first printed circuit board (PCB) disposed between the cover and the rear side of the metallic frame, wherein the wireless communication unit is mounted on the first PCB; and a second waterproof layer disposed between the cover and a rear side of the edge portion of the metallic frame.
