Plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protective cover structure

Through the integrated protective cover structure of ceramic antenna patch and plastic panel, combined with aluminum plate radiator and thermal gel, the high cost and automated production problems of traditional vehicle Bluetooth and wireless network antennas are solved, and automated production and signal stability are improved.

CN222168688UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13JIANGSU TOPPOWER AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420970765.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-07

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Technical Problem

The plug-in structure of traditional automotive Bluetooth and wireless network antennas leads to high costs, manual installation difficulty and potential risks, and cannot achieve automated production.

Method used

The ceramic antenna patch is used on the printed circuit board, and the plastic panel integrated protective cover structure is combined with an aluminum plate radiator and thermal gel to achieve automated production and reduce costs.

Benefits of technology

It reduces material and labor costs, improves product competitiveness, simplifies production processes, and ensures signal stability and automated assembly.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure design in the technical field of vehicle-mounted navigation and domain controllers. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure design comprises a plastic panel, a metal plate middle frame, an installation support, a metal plate bottom shell, an aluminum plate power amplifier radiator, a system chip radiator, a printed circuit board, a ceramic antenna, a heating element, heat conduction gel and screws. The aluminum plate power amplifier radiator is fixed in the metal plate middle frame through screws, and the system chip radiator is made of an aluminum plate and fixed in the metal plate middle frame in a riveting mode. The mounting bracket is riveted with the metal plate middle frame, so that the effect of fixing the printed circuit board is achieved; the heating element is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board through an automatic surface mounting process, and the heat of the heating element is quickly transferred to the aluminum plate radiator through the surface heat-conducting gel, so that a quick cooling effect is achieved; the ceramic antenna is attached to the front end of the printed circuit board, has the Bluetooth function and the wireless network function, and is widely applied to the fields of mobile phones and vehicle-mounted domain control.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted navigation and domain controllers, and in particular to a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure. Background Art

[0002] In the rapidly developing field of smart car cockpits, electronic components are becoming more and more integrated and more powerful. Entry-level models are beginning to have Bluetooth and wireless network functions. With the popularization of mobile Internet, people's demand for in-car Bluetooth and wireless networks is also increasing. Whether in the process of driving or when parking for a rest, people need to be able to connect to the Internet anytime and anywhere to perform various operations. Therefore, the market prospects for in-car Bluetooth and wireless networks are very broad.

[0003] The technology of in-car Bluetooth and wireless network is also developing continuously. Now the in-car Bluetooth and wireless network are not just simple wireless network connection, but also include more functions, such as online navigation, voice control, video playback, etc. These functions have greatly improved the user experience.

[0004] Traditional Bluetooth and wireless network antennas use external antennas. This type of structure has a high cost and brings certain difficulties to production line production. In particular, the installation of antenna clips cannot be automated and needs to be installed manually by production line workers, which increases labor costs and does not meet the requirements of automated production. At the same time, there are potential risks such as improper installation of antenna clips.

[0005] To address this problem, we proposed a structure that uses ceramic antenna patches on printed circuit boards for Bluetooth and wireless network antennas, which greatly reduces material and labor costs. At the same time, in order to protect the ceramic antenna from external damage and ensure its signal stability, it needs to be protected with a plastic protective cover. The traditional structure is a single plastic protective cover to protect the ceramic antenna, which also increases material costs, mold costs and labor costs. In order to improve product competitiveness and facilitate automated production and assembly, we proposed a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protective cover structure design to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model is implemented through the following technical scheme: a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure, including a plastic panel, a sheet metal middle frame, a mounting bracket, a sheet metal bottom shell, an aluminum plate power amplifier radiator, a system chip radiator, a printed circuit board, a ceramic antenna, a heating element and screws, a plastic panel is arranged at the front end of the sheet metal middle frame, a sheet metal bottom shell is arranged at the bottom of the sheet metal middle frame, an aluminum plate power amplifier radiator and a system chip radiator arranged inside the sheet metal middle frame are installed inside the sheet metal middle frame by screws, and heat is jointly provided for the heating element arranged inside the sheet metal middle frame, the heating element is arranged on the upper part of the printed circuit board, the ceramic antenna is arranged at the top part of the printed circuit board, and a ceramic antenna protection cover is arranged on the side of the plastic panel close to the printed circuit board, and the ceramic antenna protection cover is arranged integrally with the plastic panel.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes thermal conductive gel. The heating element is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board through an automated patch process. The thermal conductive gel is arranged in the gap between the heating element and the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator and the system chip radiator. The heat dissipation characteristics of the thermal conductive gel can achieve the effect of rapid cooling.

[0009] Preferably, the ceramic antenna is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board through an automated patch process, replacing the traditional hanging Bluetooth antenna, which has the advantages of automated production, reduces material costs, and improves product competitiveness.

[0010] Preferably, the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator material is 3 mm aluminum plate, which has high elongation and high thermal conductivity, and is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame by screws; the sheet metal middle frame material is 0.8 mm galvanized plate, which is formed by continuous stamping, and a layer of zinc is attached to the surface of the galvanized plate, which can form an antioxidant layer on the surface of the steel, increase corrosion resistance and rust resistance, effectively extend the product life, and has the characteristics of low price and high elongation; the system chip radiator uses 1.2 mm aluminum plate, which is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame by riveting.

[0011] Preferably, the thermally conductive gel adopts a two-component structure.

[0012] Preferably, the plastic panel is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame and the sheet metal bottom shell by means of clips and screws, the mounting bracket is fixed to the front end of the sheet metal middle frame by riveting, and the printed circuit board is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame and the mounting bracket by screws.

[0013] In summary, the utility model provides a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This patented Bluetooth and wireless network antenna adopts a ceramic antenna patch method to replace the traditional external Bluetooth and wireless network antenna. The ceramic antenna patch method has the advantage of automated production, greatly reducing material costs and labor costs, and significantly improving product quality, increasing product competitiveness in the market.

[0015] 2. This patented plastic protective cover for Bluetooth and wireless network antennas adopts a structural design that is integrated with the panel. This structural design reduces mold costs and product unit prices, while also simplifying the production process, allowing for automated assembly and improving product competitiveness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator, system chip radiator and sheet metal middle frame structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ceramic antenna of the utility model

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated ceramic antenna protection cover of the practical panel;

[0020] In the figure: 1. Plastic panel; 2. Sheet metal middle frame; 3. Mounting bracket; 4. Sheet metal bottom shell; 5. Aluminum plate power amplifier radiator; 6. System chip radiator; 7. Printed circuit board; 8. Ceramic antenna; 9. Heating element; 10. Thermal conductive gel; 11. Screws. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown:

[0023] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a technical solution: a plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure design, including a plastic panel 1, a sheet metal middle frame 2, a mounting bracket 3, a sheet metal bottom shell 4, an aluminum plate power amplifier radiator 5, a system chip radiator 6, a printed circuit board 7, a ceramic antenna 8, a heating element 9, a thermal conductive gel 10 and a screw 11. The aluminum plate power amplifier radiator 5 is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame 2 by three screws 11, and the heating element 9 is automatically mounted on the printed circuit board 7 by the surface mounting process to ensure its mounting accuracy; the thermal conductive gel 10 is filled in the gap between the heating element 9 and the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator 5 and the system chip radiator 6 by an automatic dispensing machine, and its glue amount can be automatically controlled. The material of the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator 5 is 3 mm thick aluminum plate formed by stamping; the material has high thermal conductivity and good elongation, and is convenient for processing and manufacturing. The sheet metal middle frame 2 is made of 0.8 mm galvanized sheet. Through continuous stamping, a layer of zinc is attached to the surface of the galvanized sheet, which can form an antioxidant layer on the surface of the steel, increase corrosion resistance and rust resistance, and effectively extend the product life. The sheet metal middle frame 2 adopts a thickness of 0.8 mm, which can effectively reduce the weight and improve the product competitiveness under the premise of ensuring the installation of screws. The thermal conductive gel 10 adopts a two-component structure and can be quickly cured. It is attached between the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator 5 and the heating element 9 by an automatic dispensing machine to ensure accuracy. The system chip heat sink 6 is made of a 1.2 mm aluminum plate and is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame 2 by riveting.

[0024] Reference embodiment: The ceramic antenna 8 is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board 7 through an automated patch process, replacing the traditional hanging Bluetooth antenna. It has the advantage of automated production, reduces material costs, and improves product competitiveness.

[0025] Reference Example: The ceramic antenna protection cover and the plastic panel 1 are designed as an integrated structure, which not only protects the ceramic antenna, but also ensures the signal strength of the Bluetooth antenna and reduces production time and material costs.

[0026] Reference embodiment: The plastic panel 1 is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame 2 and the sheet metal bottom shell 4 by means of buckles and screws 11 to ensure reliable and firm installation.

[0027] Reference embodiment: The mounting bracket 3 is fixed to the front end of the sheet metal middle frame 2 by riveting, and the printed circuit board 7 is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame 2 and the mounting bracket 3 by screws 11. The mounting bracket 3 not only fixes the printed circuit board 7, but also serves as a shield.

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention are only used to illustrate the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of the claims. Other substantially equivalent alternatives that can be thought of by those skilled in the art are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plastic panel (1), a sheet metal middle frame (2), a mounting bracket (3), a sheet metal bottom case (4), an aluminum plate power amplifier radiator (5), a system chip radiator (6), a printed circuit board (7), a ceramic antenna (8), a heating element (9) and screws (11). The front end of the sheet metal middle frame (2) is provided with the plastic panel (1), the bottom of the sheet metal middle frame (2) is provided with the sheet metal bottom case (4), the inside of the sheet metal middle frame (2) is provided with the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator (5) and the system chip radiator (6) provided inside the sheet metal middle frame (2) by means of screws (11), and together they provide heat dissipation treatment for the heating element (9) provided inside the sheet metal middle frame (2); the heating element (9) is provided on the upper part of the printed circuit board (7), the ceramic antenna (8) is provided on the top part of the printed circuit board (7), and a ceramic antenna protection cover is provided on the side of the plastic panel (1) close to the printed circuit board (7), and the ceramic antenna protection cover and the plastic panel (1) are provided in an integrated manner.

2. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a thermally conductive gel (10). The heating element (9) is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board (7) by an automated patch process. The thermally conductive gel (10) is arranged in the gap between the heating element (9) and the aluminum plate power amplifier radiator (5) and the system chip radiator (6).

3. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ceramic antenna (8) is mounted on the surface of the printed circuit board (7) by an automated patch process.

4. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum plate power amplifier radiator (5) is made of a 3 mm aluminum plate, which is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame (2) by screws (11); the sheet metal middle frame (2) is made of a 0.8 mm galvanized plate; the system chip radiator (6) is made of a 1.2 mm aluminum plate, which is fixed in the sheet metal middle frame (2) by riveting.

5. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The thermal conductive gel (10) adopts a two-component structure.

6. The plastic panel integrated Bluetooth antenna protection cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic panel (1) is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame (2) and the sheet metal bottom shell (4) by means of buckles and screws (11); the mounting bracket (3) is fixed to the front end of the sheet metal middle frame (2) by means of riveting; and the printed circuit board (7) is fixed to the sheet metal middle frame (2) and the mounting bracket (3) by means of screws (11).