A flip-type terminal and method therefor has mounted thereon a microstrip patch
antenna for a GPS. The flip-type terminal comprises a body including a GPS receiver
which is mounted to a main board; a flip having a slim-style microstrip patch antenna
which is mounted to the flip in a manner such that a portion of the microstrip
patch antenna projects out of the flip to define a rectangular contour; a hinge
unit for mechanically connecting the body and the flip with each other, the hinge
unit allowing the flip to be opened to and closed from a predetermined angle capable
of rendering communication, the hinge unit further enabling the microstrip patch
antenna to be opened to and closed from an optimal GPS data receiving angle; and
an RF flexible printed circuit for electrically connecting the GPS receiver and
the microstrip patch antenna with each other via the hinge unit.
