A method and apparatus for detecting standing waves (SWR) in a base station

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of base station standing wave (SWR) detection technology, specifically to a base station SWR detection method and device, including an SWR meter body, a jumper cable, and a self-test meter. The jumper cable connects the SWR meter body and the base station antenna. The jumper cable includes an interface end for inserting into the SWR meter body, a docking end for connecting to the base station antenna, and a fastener. The fastener is sleeved on the outside of the docking end and is snapped to the base station antenna. The invention also discloses a base station SWR detection method, which improves the detection device and the detection method. By increasing the connection strength between the fastening collar and the base station antenna during detection, the connection strength between the SWR meter body and the base station antenna can be significantly improved. The addition of a deformable fastener makes the connection between the base station antenna and the SWR meter tighter, preventing connection detachment and effectively improving detection efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of base station standing wave detection technology, and in particular to a base station standing wave detection method and a standing wave detection device. Background Technology

[0002] Base stations and other wireless communication products often require standing wave ratios (SWR) as a performance indicator for measurement to ensure signal quality during communication.

[0003] In existing technologies, standing wave meters are often used to connect to the antenna of a base station for measurement. However, in actual use, it has been found that existing standing wave meters are quite bulky. Since the antenna of a base station is usually located at a high position, the bulky standing wave meter can easily cause the connection between the base station antenna and the standing wave meter to become detached during the antenna connection process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solution to the problem of connection loss that easily occurs during the detection of standing waves of base station antennas in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a base station standing wave (SWR) detection device, including an SWR meter body, a jumper cable, and a self-test meter. The jumper cable connects the SWR meter body and the base station antenna. The self-test meter is located on one side of the SWR meter for self-testing. The jumper cable includes an interface end that inserts into the SWR meter body, a docking end that connects to the base station antenna, and a fastener. The fastener is sleeved on the outside of the docking end and is fixed to the base station antenna by a snap-fit.

[0006] The standing wave ratio (SWR) meter body, together with the jumper cable, is connected to the base station antenna via the jumper cable, thereby enabling the detection of the SWR of the base station antenna. The self-test meter performs a self-test on the SWR meter body before the SWR meter body performs the test. The interface end is used to connect to the SWR meter, while the docking end is used to enhance the connection strength between the base station antenna and the jumper cable, preventing the connection between the jumper cable and the base station antenna from becoming detached due to the bulky SWR meter body, thus affecting the measurement work.

[0007] The fastener includes a mating terminal and a fastening collar sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal. The mating terminal is located on the outside of the interface end, and the fastening collar is sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal and threadedly connected to the mating terminal.

[0008] The docking terminal and the interface end are arranged concentrically. After the interface end and the base station antenna are concentrically docked, the docking terminal can be sleeved on the outside of the base station antenna. At this time, the relative position of the fastening collar and the docking terminal is adjusted so that the docking terminal is squeezed and deformed by the fastening collar and finally engaged with the outside of the base station antenna. This can effectively improve the connection strength between the docking terminal and the base station antenna, and thus achieve a stable connection between the jumper cable and the base station antenna.

[0009] The mating terminal includes a conical ring made of an elastic hard material and a number of meshing teeth evenly distributed on the inner side of the conical ring. The conical ring has a number of grooves evenly distributed on it, and the grooves all penetrate the conical ring.

[0010] The conical ring is made of a flexible but rigid material. By rotating the fastening ring, the conical ring is squeezed and deformed by the fastening ring, which eventually causes the meshing teeth to mesh with the outer side of the docking base station antenna. This significantly improves the connection strength between the docking terminal and the base station antenna, thereby reducing the risk of the standing wave meter body detaching from the base station antenna.

[0011] The tapered ring sleeve is further provided with a thread on its outer side, and the thread is threadedly connected to the fastening ring. The relative position of the fastening ring sleeve and the tapered ring sleeve is adjusted to change the size of the opening side of the tapered ring sleeve.

[0012] By utilizing the aforementioned thread, which is provided along the outer side of the tapered collar, the fastening collar is threadedly connected to the thread. During the rotation of the fastening collar, the opening side of the tapered collar is driven to close, and finally engages with the outer side of the base station antenna, thereby satisfying the connection strength requirements of the standing wave meter body to the base station antenna.

[0013] The conical ring sleeve further includes a plurality of auxiliary ring pieces arranged in a stepped manner and filling air bladders. The plurality of auxiliary ring pieces are arranged along the length extension direction of the conical ring sleeve, and the filling air bladders are arranged between adjacent auxiliary ring pieces.

[0014] A plurality of auxiliary ring pieces arranged in a stepped pattern are provided inside the conical ring sleeve. The auxiliary ring pieces are made of rubber, which allows the conical ring sleeve to be connected to the base station antenna more tightly during deformation. The filling air bladders are placed in the gaps between the auxiliary ring pieces to buffer the deformation of the auxiliary ring pieces. At the same time, the filling air bladders and the auxiliary ring pieces can also fill the gap between the conical ring sleeve and the base station antenna to prevent external dust and other objects from entering, thereby improving the connection quality of the jumper cable and the base station antenna.

[0015] This invention also discloses a base station standing wave detection method, applied to a base station standing wave detection device as described in the preceding claims.

[0016] Includes the following steps:

[0017] S1: Use a self-test table to perform a self-test on the standing wave meter. Proceed to the next step only after the self-test passes.

[0018] S2: Insert the interface end of the jumper cable into the body of the standing wave meter, and connect the docking end of the jumper cable to the base station antenna. Adjust the fasteners so that the docking end is connected to the base station antenna.

[0019] S3: When adjusting the fastener, rotate the fastening collar to adjust the relative position between the fastening collar and the conical ring until the open end of the conical ring engages with the base station antenna;

[0020] S4: Start the standing wave meter body, transmit the detection signal to the base station antenna, and observe the data on the screen of the standing wave meter body to complete the detection.

[0021] The corresponding improvements to the detection device and detection method can significantly enhance the connection strength between the VSWR meter body and the base station antenna by increasing the connection strength between the fastening collar and the base station antenna during detection.

[0022] The present invention provides a base station standing wave detection method and a standing wave detection device. Based on the prior art, the standing wave meter body is improved by adding a deformable fastener, which makes the connection between the base station antenna and the standing wave meter tighter, avoids the connection from falling off, and effectively improves the detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station standing wave detection device according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of a base station standing wave detection device according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is an isometric structural diagram of the docking terminal provided by the base station standing wave detection device of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the docking terminal provided by the base station standing wave detection device of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the steps of a base station standing wave detection method according to the present invention.

[0029] 101-Standing wave meter body, 102-Long jumper cable, 103-Self-test meter, 104-Interface end, 105-Matching end, 106-Fastener, 107-Matching terminal, 108-Fastening collar, 109-Conical collar, 110-Interlocking teeth, 111-Groove, 112-Thread, 113-Auxiliary ring plate, 114-Inflating airbag. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a base station standing wave detection device. Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of a base station standing wave detection device. Figure 3 This is an isometric structural diagram of a docking terminal provided by a base station standing wave detection device. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the docking terminal provided by a base station standing wave detection device.

[0032] The present invention provides a base station standing wave (VSW) detection device, including a VSW meter body 101, a jumper cable 102, and a self-test meter 103. The jumper cable 102 connects the VSW meter body 101 and a base station antenna. The self-test meter 103 is disposed on one side of the VSW meter for self-testing. The jumper cable 102 includes an interface end 104 inserted into the VSW meter body 101, a docking end 105 connected to the base station antenna, and a fastener 106. The fastener 106 is sleeved on the outside of the docking end 105 and is fastened to the base station antenna.

[0033] The standing wave ratio (SWR) meter body 101, in conjunction with the jumper cable 102, is connected to the base station antenna via the jumper cable 102, thereby enabling the detection of the SWR of the base station antenna. The self-test meter 103 performs a self-test on the SWR meter body 101 before the SWR meter body 101 performs the test. The interface terminal 104 is used to connect to the SWR meter, while the docking terminal 105 is used to enhance the connection strength between the base station antenna and the jumper cable 102, preventing the connection between the jumper cable 102 and the base station antenna from becoming detached due to the bulky SWR meter body 101, thus affecting the measurement work.

[0034] Furthermore, the fastener 106 includes a mating terminal 107 and a fastening collar 108 sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal 107. The mating terminal 107 is located on the outside of the interface end 104, and the fastening collar 108 is sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal 107 and threadedly connected to the mating terminal 107 by a thread 112.

[0035] The docking terminal 107 and the interface terminal 104 are arranged concentrically. When the interface terminal 104 and the base station antenna are concentrically docked, the docking terminal 107 can be sleeved on the outside of the base station antenna. At this time, the relative position of the fastening collar 108 and the docking terminal 107 is adjusted so that the docking terminal 107 is squeezed and deformed by the fastening collar 108 and finally engaged with the outside of the base station antenna. This can effectively improve the connection strength between the docking terminal 107 and the base station antenna, and thus ensure that the jumper cable 102 is stably connected to the base station antenna.

[0036] Furthermore, the mating terminal 107 includes a conical ring 109 made of an elastic hard material and a plurality of engagement teeth 110 evenly distributed on the inner side of the conical ring 109. The conical ring 109 is evenly distributed with a plurality of grooves 111, and the plurality of grooves 111 all penetrate the conical ring 109.

[0037] The conical ring 109 is made of an elastic hard material. By rotating the fastening ring 108, the conical ring 109 is squeezed and deformed by the fastening ring 108, and finally the meshing teeth 110 mesh with the outer side of the docking base station antenna. This can significantly improve the connection strength between the docking terminal 107 and the base station antenna, thereby reducing the risk of the standing wave meter body 101 detaching from the base station antenna.

[0038] Furthermore, the outer side of the conical ring sleeve 109 is also provided with a thread 112, which is connected to the thread 112 of the fastening ring 108. Adjusting the relative position of the fastening ring 108 and the conical ring sleeve 109 can change the size of the opening side of the conical ring sleeve 109.

[0039] By utilizing the thread 112, which is provided along the outer side of the tapered collar, the fastening collar 108 is connected to the thread 112. During the rotation of the fastening collar 108, the opening side of the tapered collar is driven to close, and finally engages with the outer side of the base station antenna, thereby satisfying the connection strength requirements of the standing wave meter body 101 to the base station antenna.

[0040] Furthermore, the conical ring sleeve 109 also includes a plurality of auxiliary ring pieces 113 arranged in a stepped manner and a filling airbag 114. The plurality of auxiliary ring pieces 113 are arranged along the length extension direction of the conical ring sleeve 109, and the filling airbag 114 is arranged between adjacent auxiliary ring pieces 113.

[0041] A plurality of auxiliary ring pieces 113 arranged in a stepped pattern are provided inside the conical ring sleeve 109. The auxiliary ring pieces 113 are made of rubber, which allows the conical ring sleeve 109 to be connected to the base station antenna more tightly during deformation. The filling air bladders 114 are provided in the gaps between the auxiliary ring pieces 113 to buffer the deformation of the auxiliary ring pieces 113. At the same time, the filling air bladders 114 and the auxiliary ring pieces 113 can also fill the gap between the conical ring sleeve 109 and the base station antenna to prevent external dust and other objects from entering, thereby improving the connection quality of the jumper cable 102 and the base station antenna.

[0042] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of a base station standing wave detection method.

[0043] This invention also discloses a base station standing wave detection method, applied to a base station standing wave detection device as described in the preceding claims.

[0044] Includes the following steps:

[0045] S1: Use self-test table 103 to perform a self-test on the standing wave meter body 101. After the self-test passes, proceed to the next step.

[0046] S2: Insert the interface end 104 of the jumper cable 102 into the standing wave meter body 101, and connect the docking end 105 of the jumper cable 102 to the base station antenna. Adjust the fastener 106 so that the docking end 105 is connected to the base station antenna.

[0047] S3: When adjusting the fastener 106, rotate the fastening collar 108 to adjust the relative position between the fastening collar 108 and the conical collar 109 until the open end of the conical collar 109 engages with the base station antenna.

[0048] S4: Start the standing wave meter body 101, transmit the detection signal to the base station antenna, and observe the data on the screen of the standing wave meter body 101 to complete the detection.

[0049] The corresponding improvements to the detection device and detection method can significantly enhance the connection strength between the fastening collar 108 and the base station antenna during detection.

[0050] The present invention provides a base station standing wave detection method and a standing wave detection device. Based on the prior art, the standing wave meter body 101 is improved by adding a deformable fastener 106, which makes the connection between the base station antenna and the standing wave meter tighter through the fastener 106, avoiding the situation of connection detachment and effectively improving the detection efficiency.

[0051] The above description discloses only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiments can be implemented, and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A base station standing wave detection device, characterized in that, The device includes a standing wave meter body, a jumper cable, and a self-test meter. The jumper cable connects the standing wave meter body and the base station antenna. The self-test meter is located on one side of the standing wave meter for self-testing. The jumper cable includes an interface end that inserts into the standing wave meter body, a docking end that connects to the base station antenna, and a fastener. The fastener is sleeved on the outside of the docking end and is fixed to the base station antenna with a snap fastener. The fastener includes a mating terminal and a fastening collar sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal. The mating terminal is located on the outside of the interface end, and the fastening collar is sleeved on the outside of the mating terminal and threadedly connected to the mating terminal. The mating terminal includes a conical ring sleeve made of an elastic hard material and a plurality of engagement teeth evenly distributed on the inner side of the conical ring sleeve. The conical ring sleeve has a plurality of grooves evenly distributed thereon, and the plurality of grooves all penetrate the conical ring sleeve. The outer side of the conical ring is also provided with threads, which are threadedly connected to the fastening ring. Adjusting the relative position of the fastening ring and the conical ring changes the size of the opening side of the conical ring.

2. A base station standing wave detection method, applied to a base station standing wave detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps include: S1: Use a self-test table to perform a self-test on the standing wave meter. Proceed to the next step only after the self-test passes. S2: Insert the interface end of the jumper cable into the body of the standing wave meter, and connect the docking end of the jumper cable to the base station antenna. Adjust the fasteners so that the docking end is connected to the base station antenna. S3: When adjusting the fastener, rotate the fastening collar to adjust the relative position between the fastening collar and the conical ring until the open end of the conical ring engages with the base station antenna; S4: Start the standing wave meter body, transmit the detection signal to the base station antenna, and observe the data on the screen of the standing wave meter body to complete the detection.

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