Outdoor communication apparatus and maintenance operation method thereof

Abstract

An outdoor communication apparatus and a maintenance operation method thereof is provided. The outdoor communication apparatus includes a communication device, a flipping mechanism, a rotation mechanism, a base, and a control module. The flipping mechanism is disposed on the communication device, used to rotate the communication device. The rotation mechanism is disposed on the flipping mechanism, and used to rotate the flipping mechanism. The base is disposed on the rotation mechanism. The control module is electrically connected to the flipping mechanism and the rotation mechanism. The control module drives the flipping mechanism and the rotation mechanism to rotate the communication device to a maintenance position according to a maintenance signal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a communication device, and more particularly to an outdoor communication device. Prior Technology

[0002] Mobile communication technology enables electronic devices such as mobile phones to make wireless calls and transmit data, and forms a cellular network through multiple base stations. Electronic devices within the coverage area of ​​the cellular network can communicate wirelessly through nearby base stations.

[0003] To maximize signal coverage, base stations are typically positioned at higher elevations to minimize signal obstruction from obstacles between the base station and electronic devices. While fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication technology offers advantages such as high data transmission rates and reduced latency, its signal coverage is relatively small, necessitating a denser deployment of base stations. One current approach is to mount base stations on utility poles along roadsides to increase their density. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an outdoor communication device that can be mounted on a pole or wall using a bracket device, and the communication device can be moved and / or rotated to a position convenient for maintenance by means of the bracket device, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance personnel in maintenance.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses an outdoor communication device, including a communication device, a flipping mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a base, and a control module. The flipping mechanism is disposed on the communication device for rotating the communication device. The rotating mechanism is disposed on the flipping mechanism for rotating the flipping mechanism. The base is disposed on the rotating mechanism. The control module is electrically connected to the flipping mechanism and the rotating mechanism. The control module drives the flipping mechanism and the rotating mechanism to rotate the communication device to a maintenance position based on a maintenance signal.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the communication device detects an abnormal state, the communication device sends the maintenance signal, and the control module drives the flipping mechanism and the rotating mechanism according to the maintenance signal.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outdoor communication device further includes a moving mechanism disposed within the base and used to move the rotating mechanism. The control module is used to drive the moving mechanism to move the communication device from the operating position to the lowered position.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the moving mechanism includes a screw disposed in the base and engaged with the flipping mechanism; and a first motor disposed in the base, connected to the screw, and electrically connected to the control module.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping member rotatably disposed in the rotating mechanism; and a third motor disposed in the rotating mechanism for rotating the flipping member and electrically connected to the control module.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mechanism includes: a sliding member disposed on the base; a rotating member rotatably disposed on the sliding member; a connecting member disposed on the rotating member; a rotating arm disposed on the connecting member and disposed on the flipping mechanism; and a second motor disposed on the sliding member, electrically connected to the control module, and used to rotate the rotating member.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an outdoor communication device is characterized in that it further includes a warning device disposed on the base and electrically connected to the control module. The control module controls the warning device to generate a warning light signal based on the maintenance signal.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mechanism rotates the flipping mechanism about a first virtual axis, and the flipping mechanism rotates the communication device about a second virtual axis, wherein the first virtual axis extends along an arrangement direction. The angle between the arrangement direction and the second virtual axis is between 45 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outdoor communication device further includes a fixing structure disposed on the base for fixing the base to an object.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the communication device further includes a housing, including a rear side panel, a top panel, and a maintenance cover covering a maintenance opening in the top panel; an inner partition disposed within the housing, forming a maintenance space between the inner partition and the rear side panel, the maintenance space being connected to the maintenance opening; an electrical connector disposed in the inner partition; and a waterproof structure disposed in the rear side panel. A wire passes through the waterproof structure and the rear side panel into the maintenance space and is connected to the electrical connector.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a maintenance operation method for an outdoor communication device, comprising the following steps: A maintenance signal is generated, and the communication device is in the operating position. A control module drives a moving mechanism to move the communication device from the operating position to a lowered position based on the maintenance signal. The control module drives a rotating mechanism to rotate the communication device from the lowered position to a rotating position based on the maintenance signal. The control module drives a flipping mechanism to rotate the communication device from the rotating position to the maintenance position based on the maintenance signal. The flipping mechanism is disposed on the communication device, the rotating mechanism is disposed on the flipping mechanism, a base is disposed on the rotating mechanism, and the control module and the moving mechanism are disposed within the base.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the maintenance operation method further includes the following steps: the communication device generates the maintenance signal.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the maintenance operation method further includes the following steps: the control module controls the warning device to generate a warning light signal according to the maintenance signal, wherein the warning device is disposed on one side of the base.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the maintenance operation method further includes the following steps: The control module drives the flipping mechanism to rotate the communication device from the maintenance position to the rotating position according to the installation signal. The control module drives the rotating mechanism to rotate the communication device from the rotating position to the lowering position according to the installation signal. The control module drives the moving mechanism to move the communication device from the lowering position to the operating position according to the installation signal. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0019] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an outdoor communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is an exploded view of the support device in Figure 2. Figure 4 is a system diagram of outdoor communication equipment. Figures 5 to 8 are perspective views of an outdoor communication device in a maintenance operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention at different maintenance operation stages. Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding and implementation of the present invention by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts, which can be implemented in various specific forms. Those skilled in the art can utilize the details described in these or other embodiments, as well as other available structural, logical, and electrical variations, to implement the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0021] This specification provides different embodiments to illustrate the technical features of different implementations of the invention. The configuration of elements in the embodiments is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention. Repetition of some reference numerals in the embodiments is for simplification and does not imply any correlation between different embodiments. The same element numbers used in the illustrations and specification indicate the same or similar elements. The illustrations in this specification are simplified and not drawn to precise scale. For clarity and convenience, directional terms (e.g., top, bottom, upper, lower, and diagonal) are used in relation to the accompanying illustrations. The directional terms used in the following description, unless explicitly used within the scope of the appended claims, are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0022] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an outdoor communication device A1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a support device A20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is an exploded view of the support device A20 of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a system diagram of the outdoor communication device A1. The outdoor communication device A1 includes a communication device A10 and a support device A20. For example, the communication device A10 may be a wireless network sharer for transmitting wireless local area network (WLAN or Wi-Fi) signals, or the communication device A10 may be a mobile base station for transmitting mobile network (GSM) signals.

[0023] The communication device A10 may include a wireless transmission module A11, a wired transmission module A12, and a detection module A13. The wireless transmission module A11 can be used to transmit and receive wireless network signals. Furthermore, the communication device A10 can be connected to multiple cables C1. The wired transmission module A12 can transmit wired network signals via cables C1. The detection module A13 can be used to detect parameters such as the internal temperature of the communication device A10. A support device A20 is used to fix the communication device A10 to an object B1. For example, the object B1 can be a utility pole or a wall. In this embodiment, the object B1 is a utility pole. The utility pole can be installed on the ground. The utility pole can extend perpendicular to the horizontal ground.

[0024] The support device A20 may include a base 10, a fixing structure 20, a control module 30, a moving mechanism 40, a rotating mechanism 50, a flipping mechanism 60, two warning devices 70, and a lighting device 80. The base 10 includes two guide rails 11. The two guide rails 11 are disposed on the mounting surface 12 of the base 10 and extend along a moving direction D1. Furthermore, the mounting surface 12 may extend perpendicular to an arrangement direction D2. The two guide rails 11 may be parallel to each other and may be separate. In this embodiment, the moving direction D1 may be a vertical direction, and the arrangement direction D2 may be a horizontal direction. The moving direction D1 may be perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2. The moving direction D1 may also be perpendicular to a horizontal surface. The aforementioned horizontal surface may extend horizontally or perpendicular to a vertical direction. Furthermore, the base 10 further includes a groove 13 formed on the mounting surface 12. The slide 13 can be elongated, and the opening of the slide 13 on the mounting surface 12 can extend along the moving direction D1.

[0025] A fixing structure 20 is disposed on the base 10 to fix the base 10 to the object B1. In this embodiment, the fixing structure 20 may be a strap that wraps around the pole and is disposed on the base 10.

[0026] The control module 30 is disposed within the base 10 and is electrically connected to the moving mechanism 40, the rotating mechanism 50, the flipping mechanism 60, the warning device 70, and / or the lighting device 80. Furthermore, the control module 30 is electrically connected to the communication device A10 and / or can wirelessly communicate with the communication device A10. The control module 30 may include electronic components such as circuit boards, chips, connectors, and wireless modules, but some electronic components are not shown in the drawings.

[0027] A moving mechanism 40 is disposed within the base 10 and is used to move the rotating mechanism 50. The moving mechanism 40 includes a screw 41 and a first motor 42. The screw 41 is placed in a groove 13 of the base 10 and can extend along the moving direction D1. In addition, the screw 41 engages with the rotating mechanism 50. The first motor 42 is placed within the base 10, connected to the screw 41, and electrically connected to the control module 30. The control module 30 can drive the first motor 42 to rotate the screw 41, thereby moving the rotating mechanism 50 upward or downward along the moving direction D1.

[0028] A rotating mechanism 50 is movably mounted on the base 10 and connected to the moving mechanism 40. The rotating mechanism 50 is used to rotate the flipping mechanism 60. In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 50 can rotate the flipping mechanism 60 about a first virtual axis AX1. The first virtual axis AX1 can extend parallel to the arrangement direction D2. The rotating mechanism 50 includes a slider 51, a rotating member 52, a connecting member 53, a rotating arm 54, and a second motor 55.

[0029] The slider 51 is movably disposed on the mounting surface 12 of the base 10. In this embodiment, the slider 51 has two sliders 511, a limiting groove 512, and a through groove 513. The two sliders 511 are located on opposite sides of the slider 51 and are movably disposed on two guide rails 11. The slider 51 can extend into the sliding groove 13 and engage with the screw 41. Therefore, the guide rails 11 and / or the sliding groove 13 can limit the movement of the slider 51 relative to the base 10 in the moving direction D1. The limiting groove 512 can be located between the two sliders 511, and the through groove 513 can be connected to the limiting groove 512. In addition, the limiting groove 512 and the through groove 513 can be connected to the top surface of the slider 51. The top surface of the slider 51 is closer to the ground than the bottom surface of the slider 51.

[0030] The rotating member 52 is rotatably mounted on the sliding member 51. The rotating member 52 can be inserted downwards into the limiting groove 512 via the top surface of the sliding member 51 in the moving direction D1, and is rotatably positioned within the limiting groove 512. Since the maximum width of the through groove 513 is less than the minimum width of the rotating member 52, the sliding member 51 prevents the rotating member 52 from disengaging from the limiting groove 512 via the through groove 513. The maximum width of the through groove 513 and the minimum width of the rotating member 52 can be measured in the same direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2.

[0031] The rotating member 52 may be a plate-like structure and extend perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2. The rotating member 52 may have a first stop wall 521, a second stop wall 522, an arcuate sidewall 523, and an annular toothed portion 524. The first stop wall 521 and the second stop wall 522 may extend linearly, and the first stop wall 521 may extend perpendicularly to the second stop wall 522. The arcuate sidewall 523 is connected to the first stop wall 521 and the second stop wall 522. In this embodiment, the rotating member 52 may extend along a virtual plane. The virtual plane may be formed by the first stop wall 521, the second stop wall 522, and the arcuate sidewall 523, and the first stop wall 521, the second stop wall 522, and the arcuate sidewall 523 may extend perpendicularly to the virtual plane. The first stop wall 521 and the second stop wall 522 can be used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating member 52 relative to the sliding member 51. The annular teeth 524 surround the connector 53 and are arranged on the front side of the rotating member 52. The front side of the rotating member 52 may extend perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2.

[0032] The connector 53 is fixed to the front side of the rotating member 52 and can extend along the arrangement direction D2. Annular teeth 524 are arranged around the connector 53. The connector 53 can be inserted downwards into the through slot 513 via the top surface of the sliding member 51 along the movement direction D1, and is rotatably located within the through slot 513. In this embodiment, the connector 53 can extend along a first virtual axis AX1, and the first virtual axis AX1 can pass through the center of the connector 53. The rotating arm 54 is fixed to the connector 53 and can extend perpendicular to the connector 53 or the arrangement direction D2.

[0033] The second motor 55 is mounted on the sliding member 51 and connected to the rotating member 52. In this embodiment, the second motor 55 may include a rotating gear 551, which meshes with an annular toothed portion 524. The second motor 55 is electrically connected to the control module 30. The control module 30 can drive the second motor 55 to rotate the rotating gear 551, thereby rotating the rotating member 52 relative to the sliding member 51 about the connecting member 53 (or the first virtual axis AX1). In other words, the control module 30 can drive the rotating member 52 and the rotating arm 54 to rotate perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2.

[0034] A flipping mechanism 60 is disposed on a rotating mechanism 50 and is used to rotate the communication device A10. The flipping mechanism 60 includes two flipping elements 61 and a third motor 62. The flipping elements 61 are rotatably disposed on one end of a rotating arm 54, and the fixed edge 612 of the flipping elements 61 can be fixed to the maintenance side of the communication device A10. In this embodiment, the flipping element 61 includes an arc-shaped groove 611. The rotating mechanism 50 further includes a limiting post 56, fixed to the rotating arm 54. The limiting post 56 is movably located within the arc-shaped groove 611, and the limiting post 56 can prevent the flipping element 61 from disengaging from the rotating arm 54. In this embodiment, the arc-shaped groove 611 can extend along a circular path. A second virtual axis AX2 can pass through the center of the aforementioned circular path. The flipping element 61 can rotate around the second virtual axis AX2. The angle between the arrangement direction D2 and the second virtual axis AX2 is between 45 degrees and 90 degrees. In this embodiment, the second virtual axis AX2 may be perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2.

[0035] A third motor 62 is mounted on the rotating arm 54 and connected to the tilting member 61. In this embodiment, the third motor 62 may include two tilting gears 621 located on opposite sides of the third motor 62. The two tilting gears 621 respectively mesh with the toothed sidewalls of the two arc-shaped grooves 611. The third motor 62 is electrically connected to the control module 30. The control module 30 can drive the third motor 62 to rotate the tilting gears 621, thereby rotating the tilting member 61 relative to the rotating arm 54 about the second virtual axis AX2.

[0036] Figures 5 to 8 are perspective views of an outdoor communication device A1 at different stages of a maintenance operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the maintenance operation method for the outdoor communication device A1 may include the following steps. In the first step, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the fixing structure 20 fixes the base 10 to an object B1, and the communication device A10, the rotating mechanism 50, and the flipping mechanism 60 are located in an operating position. In this embodiment, the object B1 may be a utility pole. Generally, in order to enable the outdoor communication device A1 to cover a larger area, the communication device A10 is positioned at least 2.5 meters above the ground.

[0037] In the operating position, the maintenance side of communication device A10 faces object B1, and the bottom side of communication device A10 faces away from object B1. The maintenance side and bottom side of communication device A10 are located on two opposite sides of communication device A10. In other words, the maintenance side and bottom side of communication device A10 can extend perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2 (horizontal direction). The rear side of communication device A10 faces the ground, and the front side of communication device A10 faces away from the ground. The rear side and front side of communication device A10 are located on two opposite sides of communication device A10. In other words, the rear side and front side of communication device A10 can extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1 (vertical direction). Furthermore, in the operating position, the rotating arm 54 of rotating member 52 can extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1. The fixed edge 612 of flipping member 61 can extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1 and can extend parallel to the rotating arm 54.

[0038] In this embodiment, the fixing edge 612 of the flipping member 61 is fixed to the maintenance side of the communication device A10. The cable C1 can be connected to the rear plate A141 on the rear side of the communication device A10 (as shown in FIG7) so that the cable C1 can be bent less when the communication device A10 is in the operating position.

[0039] When communication device A10 detects an abnormal state, it can generate a maintenance signal. In this embodiment, the maintenance signal can be a wireless signal, and control module 30 can receive the maintenance signal wirelessly. In another embodiment, the maintenance signal can be a wired signal, and control module 30 is electrically connected to communication device A10. Control module 30 can receive the maintenance signal via wired transmission. For example, the aforementioned abnormal state may include the internal temperature of communication device A10 exceeding a predetermined value, and / or one or more wired transmission modules A12 or wireless transmission modules A11 of communication device A10 being damaged or malfunctioning.

[0040] In this embodiment, maintenance personnel can also send maintenance signals to the control module 30 by operating a portable electronic device to perform routine maintenance checks or update the communication device A10.

[0041] In the second step, the control module 30 drives the moving mechanism 40 to move the rotating mechanism 50 from the operating position in Figure 1 to the lowered position in Figure 5 according to the aforementioned maintenance signal. Since the communication device A10 and the flipping mechanism 60 are directly or indirectly connected to the rotating mechanism 50, the communication device A10 and the flipping mechanism 60 also descend to the lowered position. In this embodiment, the aforementioned lowered position is closer to the ground than the operating position. Therefore, it is convenient for maintenance personnel to perform maintenance on the communication device A10.

[0042] When in the lowered position, the maintenance side of communication device A10 faces object B1, and the bottom side of communication device A10 faces away from object B1. The rear side of communication device A10 faces the ground, and the front side of communication device A10 faces away from the ground. Furthermore, when in the lowered position, the rotating arm 54 of rotating member 52 can extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1. The fixed edge 612 of flipping member 61 can extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1 and parallel to the rotating arm 54.

[0043] In this embodiment, the warning device 70 is mounted on the base 10 and is electrically connected to the control module 30. The control module 30 controls the warning device 70 to generate a warning light signal based on the aforementioned maintenance signal. Therefore, maintenance personnel can determine whether the communication device A10 needs maintenance by using the warning light signal.

[0044] In the third step, the control module 30 drives the rotation mechanism 50 to rotate the flipping mechanism 60 from the lowered position in Figure 5 to the rotated position in Figure 6 based on the maintenance signal. Since the communication device A10 is directly connected to the flipping mechanism 60, the communication device A10 also rotates to the rotated position. In this embodiment, the rotation mechanism 50 rotates the flipping mechanism 60 and the communication device A10 90 degrees perpendicular to the arrangement direction D2. In other words, the flipping mechanism 60 rotates the communication device A10 90 degrees around the first virtual axis AX1.

[0045] In the rotated position, the maintenance side of the communication device A10 faces the object B1, and the bottom side of the communication device A10 faces away from the object B1. The rear and front sides of the communication device A10 extend perpendicularly to the horizontal direction (arrangement direction D2). Furthermore, in the rotated position, the rotating arm 54 of the rotating member 52 can extend along the movement direction D1. The fixed edge 612 of the flipping member 61 can extend along the movement direction D1 and can extend parallel to the rotating arm 54.

[0046] In the fourth step, the control module 30 drives the flipping mechanism 60 to rotate the communication device A10 from the rotation position in Figure 6 to the maintenance position in Figure 7 according to the aforementioned maintenance signal. In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 60 rotates the communication device A10 by 90 degrees perpendicular to the movement direction D1 and the arrangement direction D2. In other words, the flipping mechanism 60 rotates the communication device A10 by 90 degrees around the second virtual axis AX2.

[0047] In the maintenance position, the maintenance side of communication device A10 faces away from the ground, and the bottom side of communication device A10 faces the ground. In other words, the maintenance side and bottom side of communication device A10 extend perpendicular to the movement direction D1. The rear and front sides of communication device A10 extend along the arrangement direction D2. Furthermore, in the maintenance position, the rotating arm 54 of rotating member 52 can extend along the movement direction D1. The fixed edge 612 of flipping member 61 can extend along the arrangement direction D2 and can extend perpendicular to the rotating arm 54.

[0048] In this embodiment, since the maintenance side of the communication device A10 faces the sky (away from the ground), it is convenient for maintenance personnel to perform maintenance. By first rotating the communication device A10 to the rotation position and then rotating the communication device A10 to the maintenance position, the cable C1 connected to the communication device A10 can be prevented from colliding with the object B1.

[0049] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the communication device A10 may further include a housing A14, a fan module A15, multiple electrical connectors A16, and multiple waterproof structures A17. The housing A14 includes a rear side panel A141, a front side panel A142, a top panel A143, a maintenance cover A145, and an inner partition A146. The rear side panel A141 is located at the rear of the communication device A10. The front side panel A142 is located at the front of the communication device A10 and may be parallel to the rear side panel A141. The fan module A15 is disposed on the front side panel A142. The top panel A143 is located on the maintenance side of the communication device A10. The top panel A143 may extend perpendicular to the rear side panel A141 and / or the front side panel A142. The top panel A143 has a maintenance opening A144. The maintenance cover plate A145 is detachably mounted on the top plate A143 and covers the maintenance opening A144.

[0050] An inner partition A146 is located inside the housing A14, and a maintenance space is formed between the inner partition A146 and the rear side panel A141. The maintenance space is connected to the maintenance opening A144. The wireless transmission module A11, the wired transmission module A12, and the detection module A13 shown in Figure 4 can be disposed inside the housing A14, and are located between the inner partition A146 and the front side panel A142. An electrical connector A16 is disposed on the inner partition A146. A waterproof structure A17 is disposed on the rear side panel A141. Multiple cables C1 pass through the waterproof structure A17 and the rear side panel A141 into the aforementioned maintenance space, and are respectively connected to the electrical connector A16.

[0051] When repairing the communication device A10, the repair cover A145 can be opened relative to or removed from the housing A14 to expose the electrical connector A16 and wire C1 within the repair space, thereby facilitating repair work on the communication device A10. Furthermore, the support device A20 may further include a lighting device 80. The lighting device 80 may be mounted on the rotating arm 54. In this embodiment, the lighting device 80 is rotatably mounted on the rotating arm 54. The lighting device 80 may be electrically connected to the control module 30 of FIG4. Repair personnel can turn on the lighting device 80 to illuminate the communication device A10 during repairs. Additionally, repair personnel can rotate the lighting device 80 to adjust its illumination angle.

[0052] In the fifth step, after the communication device A10 is repaired, the repair personnel can send an installation signal by operating a portable electronic device. Based on the installation signal, the control module 30 drives the flipping mechanism 60 to rotate the communication device A10 from the repair position in Figure 7 to the rotation position in Figure 6. Based on the installation signal, the control module 30 drives the rotating mechanism 50 to rotate the communication device A10 from the rotation position in Figure 6 to the lowered position in Figure 5. Based on the installation signal, the control module 30 drives the moving mechanism 40 to move the communication device A10 from the lowered position in Figure 5 to the operating position in Figure 1.

[0053] In summary, the outdoor communication device A1 of the present invention can be automatically moved to a maintenance position by the bracket device A20 to facilitate maintenance personnel in performing maintenance. Furthermore, the bracket device A20 can automatically return the communication device A10 to the operating position, thereby reducing the burden on maintenance personnel.

[0054] This invention meets the requirements for an invention patent, and therefore a patent application is filed in accordance with the law. However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. All equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the invention should be covered within the scope of the following patent application.

[0055] 10: Base 11: Guide rail 12: Mounting surface 13: Slide 20: Fixed structure 30: Control Module 40: Mobile mechanism 41: Screw 42: First Motor 50: Rotating mechanism 51: Slider 511: Slider 512: Restriction slot 513: Through slot 52: Rotating component 521: First stop wall 522: Second stop wall 523: Curved sidewall 524: Ring-shaped teeth 53: Connector 54: Rotating arm 55: Second Motor 551: Rotating gear 56: Limiting post 60: Tilting Mechanism 61: Flip-over part 611: Arc-shaped groove 612: Fixed edge 62: Third Motor 621: Reversing Gear 70: Warning device 80:Lighting device A1: Outdoor communication equipment A10: Communication devices A11: Wireless Transmission Module A12: Wired transmission module A13: Detection Module A14: Chassis A141: Rear side panel A142: Front side panel A143: Top Plate A144: Maintenance opening A145: Maintenance Cover Plate A146: Inner partition A15: Fan Module A16: Electrical Connector A17: Waterproof Structure A20: Support structure AX1: First virtual axis AX2: Second virtual axis B1: Object C1: Wire D1: Movement direction D2: Arrangement Direction

[0056] none

Claims

1. An outdoor communication device, comprising: Communication devices; A flipping mechanism is disposed on the aforementioned communication device for rotating the aforementioned communication device; a rotating mechanism is disposed on the aforementioned flipping mechanism for rotating the aforementioned flipping mechanism; a base is disposed on the aforementioned rotating mechanism; and a control module is electrically connected to the aforementioned flipping mechanism and the aforementioned rotating mechanism, wherein the aforementioned control module drives the aforementioned flipping mechanism and the aforementioned rotating mechanism to rotate the aforementioned communication device to a maintenance position according to a maintenance signal, wherein when the aforementioned communication device detects an abnormal state, the aforementioned communication device sends the aforementioned maintenance signal, and the aforementioned control module drives the aforementioned flipping mechanism and the aforementioned rotating mechanism according to the aforementioned maintenance signal.

2. The outdoor communication device as described in claim 1, further comprising: A warning device is installed on the base and electrically connected to the control module, wherein the control module controls the warning device to generate a warning light signal according to the maintenance signal.

3. The outdoor communication device as described in claim 1, further comprising: A moving mechanism is disposed within the base and is used to move the rotating mechanism, wherein the control module is used to drive the moving mechanism to move the communication device from the operating position to the lowered position.

4. The outdoor communication device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the aforementioned mobile mechanism comprises: A screw is disposed within the aforementioned base and engages with the aforementioned tilting mechanism; And a first motor, disposed within the aforementioned base, connected to the aforementioned screw, and electrically connected to the aforementioned control module.

5. The outdoor communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned flipping mechanism comprises: A flipping component is rotatably disposed on the aforementioned rotating mechanism; A third motor is provided on the aforementioned rotating mechanism for rotating the aforementioned tilting member and is electrically connected to the aforementioned control module.

6. The outdoor communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the aforementioned rotating mechanism comprises: A sliding member is disposed on the base; a rotating member is rotatably disposed on the sliding member; a connecting member is disposed on the rotating member; A rotating arm is disposed on the aforementioned connecting member and on the aforementioned flipping mechanism; and a second motor is disposed on the aforementioned sliding member, electrically connected to the aforementioned control module, and used to rotate the aforementioned rotating member.

7. The outdoor communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotating mechanism rotates the flipping mechanism about a first virtual axis, the flipping mechanism rotates the communication device about a second virtual axis, the first virtual axis extends along an arrangement direction, and the angle between the arrangement direction and the second virtual axis is between 45 degrees and 90 degrees.

8. The outdoor communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication device further comprises: A housing includes a rear panel, a top panel, and a maintenance cover covering a maintenance opening in the top panel; an inner partition is disposed within the housing, and a maintenance space is formed between the inner partition and the rear panel, the maintenance space being connected to the maintenance opening; an electrical connector is disposed in the inner partition; and a waterproof structure is disposed on the rear panel, wherein a wire passes through the waterproof structure and the rear panel into the maintenance space and is connected to the electrical connector.

9. A maintenance operation method for an outdoor communication device, comprising the following steps: (a) generating a maintenance signal, wherein the communication device of the outdoor communication device is in an operating position; (b) a control module drives a moving mechanism to move the communication device from the operating position to a lowered position according to the maintenance signal; (c) the control module drives a rotating mechanism to rotate the communication device from the lowered position to a rotating position according to the maintenance signal; and (d) the control module drives a flipping mechanism to rotate the communication device from the rotating position to a maintenance position according to the maintenance signal; wherein the flipping mechanism is disposed on the communication device, the rotating mechanism is disposed on the flipping mechanism, a base is disposed on the rotating mechanism, and the control module and the moving mechanism are disposed within the base.

10. The maintenance operation method for the outdoor communication device as described in claim 9 further includes the following steps: (e) the control module drives the flipping mechanism to rotate the communication device from the maintenance position to the rotation position according to the installation signal; (f) the control module drives the rotation mechanism to rotate the communication device from the rotation position to the lowering position according to the installation signal; and (g) the control module drives the moving mechanism to move the communication device from the lowering position to the operating position according to the installation signal.