An aerial turntable system for antennas

By designing an antenna turntable system that includes a sensor module and an electric push rod, the problem of the antenna turntable's inability to adjust its pitch attitude was solved, achieving stable alignment of the antenna in any direction and improving operational stability.

CN115863988BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28CHINA SPECIAL TYPE FLIER RES INST
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211582400.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-09
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-09

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Technical Problem

Existing antenna turntable systems cannot adjust the antenna's pitch attitude, making it difficult to keep the antenna pointing in the same direction at all times.

Method used

A system comprising a turntable, an antenna mount, a turntable controller, a sensor module, a tilt controller, and an electric actuator is designed. The sensor module measures the azimuth and elevation angles, and the processing unit sends control commands to the turntable controller and the tilt controller to adjust the antenna's elevation attitude to maintain stability.

Benefits of technology

This achieves stable alignment of the antenna in any direction, improving the antenna's operational stability and alignment accuracy.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of aerial stabilization turntables for antennas, specifically an aerial turntable system for antennas. It includes a turntable, an antenna mount, a turntable controller, a sensor module, a tilt controller, a processing unit, and an electric actuator. The antenna mount has an inner and outer frame structure, and the turntable is connected to the outer frame of the antenna mount via a connector. The inner and outer frames of the antenna mount are connected by bearings, allowing the inner frame to rotate freely vertically within the outer frame via the bearings. The inner frame of the antenna mount is connected to the electric actuator via an actuation rod connector. This invention uses a sensor module to measure the azimuth and elevation angles of the turntable, providing input to the turntable controller and tilt controller, improving the turntable's ability to adjust the azimuth and elevation angles, ensuring the antenna always faces a fixed direction, and improving the stability of antenna operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aerial stabilization turntables for antennas, specifically to an aerial turntable system for antennas. Background Technology

[0002] An antenna turntable system is an essential device for driving the rotation of an antenna. By pointing the antenna in different directions through the turntable, the antenna can radiate in different directions, thus realizing the antenna's functions in various directions (such as communication, search, etc.). Existing antenna turntables can generally only adjust the antenna's heading, not its elevation attitude, making it difficult to keep the antenna pointing in the same direction at all times. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A design method for an antenna turntable system is proposed to adjust the antenna's attitude on the turntable so that the antenna always maintains a stable attitude.

[0004] Technical solution

[0005] An aerial turntable system for antennas includes a turntable 1, an antenna mount 2, a turntable controller 3, a sensor module 4, a tilt controller 5, a processing unit 6, and an electric actuator 7. The antenna mount 2 has an inner and outer frame structure, and the turntable 1 is connected to the outer frame of the antenna mount 2 via a connector. The inner and outer frames of the antenna mount 2 are connected by bearings, allowing the inner frame to rotate freely vertically within the outer frame via the bearings. The inner frame of the antenna mount 2 is connected to the electric actuator 7 via an actuation rod connector.

[0006] Turntable 1 can rotate freely within a 0-360° azimuth range. Antenna mount 2 is used to mount the antenna. Turntable controller 3 receives instructions from processing unit 6 and controls the adjustment of the azimuth angle of turntable 1. Sensor module 4 is used to measure the azimuth and elevation angles of the turntable. Tilt controller 5 receives instructions from processing unit 6 and controls the movement of electric push rod 7. Processing unit 6 receives information collected by sensor module and sends control instructions to turntable controller 3 and tilt controller 5. After electric push rod 7 moves, the inner frame of antenna mount 2 rotates vertically as electric push rod 7 extends or retracts, thereby adjusting the elevation angle of the antenna.

[0007] Furthermore, during operation, the sensor module 4 sends the acquired azimuth and elevation angle parameters to the processing unit 6.

[0008] Furthermore, after receiving the azimuth and pitch angle parameters, the processing unit 6 compares them with the set azimuth and pitch angles, and sends the control command to the turntable controller 3 and the tilt controller 5.

[0009] Furthermore, the turntable controller 3 controls the turntable 1 to adjust the azimuth angle, and the tilt controller 5 adjusts the pitch attitude of the inner frame of the antenna bracket 2 by controlling the extension and retraction of the electric push rod 6, so that the spatial angle of the mission antenna remains unchanged, thereby ensuring that the antenna can always face a fixed direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the tilt sensor in the sensor module 4 is an SVT620.

[0011] Furthermore, the tilt controller 5 is a programmable controller T910.

[0012] Furthermore, the power of the electric actuator 7 should be no less than 120N.

[0013] Furthermore, the electric push rod 7 is required to complete the adjustment of the antenna angle within 5 seconds.

[0014] Furthermore, the antenna's elevation range is 0° to R°, the antenna mount 2 has a length of L, and the electric push rod 7 has a speed of V. Technical effect

[0015] This invention measures the azimuth and elevation angles of the turntable using a sensor module, providing input to the turntable controller and tilt controller. This improves the turntable's ability to adjust the azimuth and elevation angles, ensuring that the antenna always faces a fixed direction and enhancing the stability of antenna operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the turntable and antenna mount of this invention;

[0017] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the main equipment layout of this invention;

[0018] Among them: 1-turntable, 2-antenna bracket, 3-turntable controller, 4-sensor module, 5-tilt controller, 6-processing unit, 7-electric push rod. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments. The following descriptions are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] The specific implementation method is as follows:

[0021] During operation, sensor module 4 sends the acquired azimuth and elevation angle parameters to processing unit 6. Processing unit 6 receives these parameters, compares them with the set azimuth and elevation angles, and sends control commands to turntable controller 3 and tilt controller 5. Turntable controller 3 controls turntable 1 to adjust the azimuth angle, while tilt controller 5 adjusts the elevation attitude of the inner frame of antenna mount 2 by controlling the extension and retraction of electric push rod 6, ensuring that the spatial angle of the mission antenna remains constant and that the antenna always faces a fixed direction.

[0022] An aerial turntable system for antennas includes a turntable 1, an antenna mount 2, a turntable controller 3, a sensor module 4, a tilt controller 5, a processing unit 6, and an electric actuator 7. The antenna mount 2 has an inner and outer frame structure, and the turntable 1 is connected to the outer frame of the antenna mount 2 via a connector. The inner and outer frames of the antenna mount 2 are connected by bearings, allowing the inner frame to rotate freely vertically within the outer frame via the bearings. The inner frame of the antenna mount 2 is connected to the electric actuator 7 via an actuation rod connector.

[0023] Turntable 1 can rotate freely within a 0-360° azimuth range. Antenna mount 2 is used to mount the antenna. Turntable controller 3 receives instructions from processing unit 6 and controls the adjustment of the azimuth angle of turntable 1. Sensor module 4 is used to measure the azimuth and elevation angles of the turntable. Tilt controller 5 receives instructions from processing unit 6 and controls the movement of electric push rod 7. Processing unit 6 receives information collected by sensor module and sends control instructions to turntable controller 3 and tilt controller 5. After electric push rod 7 moves, the inner frame of antenna mount 2 rotates vertically as electric push rod 7 extends or retracts, thereby adjusting the elevation angle of the antenna.

[0024] During operation, sensor module 4 sends the acquired azimuth and elevation angle parameters to processing unit 6. Upon receiving these parameters, processing unit 6 compares them with the preset azimuth and elevation angles and sends control commands to turntable controller 3 and tilt controller 5. Turntable controller 3 controls turntable 1 to adjust the azimuth angle, while tilt controller 5 adjusts the elevation attitude of the inner frame of antenna mount 2 by controlling the extension and retraction of electric push rod 6, ensuring that the spatial angle of the mission antenna remains constant and thus guaranteeing that the antenna always faces a fixed direction. The tilt sensor in sensor module 4 is an SVT620. The controller in tilt controller 5 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) T910. The specific working logic of the processing unit 6 is as follows: The processing unit 6 receives the azimuth and elevation angles collected by the sensors. When adjustments to the azimuth and elevation angles are needed, the operator on the ground sends the angles to be adjusted to the processing unit 6. The processing unit 6 judges the target angle and the current angle, calculates the required azimuth and elevation angles, and sends these angles to the turntable controller and tilt controller, which then drive the motor to adjust the angles. The power of the electric push rod 7 should be no less than 120N. The electric push rod 7 must complete the antenna angle adjustment within 5 seconds. The antenna elevation range is 0° to R°, the length of the antenna bracket 2 is L, and the speed V of the electric push rod 7 is required to be...

[0025] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless defined as herein. The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aerial turntable system for antennas, characterized in that, It includes a turntable, antenna mount, turntable controller, sensor module, tilt controller, processing unit, and electric push rod; the antenna mount has an inner and outer frame structure, and the turntable is connected to the outer frame of the antenna mount through a connector; the inner and outer frames of the antenna mount are connected by bearings, and the inner frame can rotate freely in the vertical direction within the outer frame through the bearings; the inner frame of the antenna mount is connected to the electric push rod through an actuating rod connector; The turntable can rotate freely within a 0-360° azimuth range; the antenna mount is used to install the antenna; the turntable controller receives instructions from the processing unit to control the azimuth adjustment of the turntable; the sensor module measures the azimuth and elevation angles of the turntable; the tilt controller receives instructions from the processing unit to control the movement of the electric push rod; during operation, the processing unit receives the azimuth and elevation angle parameters, compares them with the set azimuth and elevation angles, and sends control instructions to the turntable controller and tilt controller. The processing unit receives information collected by the sensor module and sends control instructions to the turntable controller and tilt controller; after the electric push rod moves, the inner frame of the antenna mount will rotate vertically as the electric push rod extends or retracts, thereby adjusting the elevation angle of the antenna.

2. The aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the sensor module sends the collected azimuth and elevation angle parameters to the processing unit.

3. The aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the turntable controller controls the turntable to adjust the azimuth angle, and the tilt controller adjusts the pitch attitude of the inner frame of the antenna bracket by controlling the extension and retraction of the electric push rod, so that the spatial angle of the mission antenna remains unchanged, thereby ensuring that the antenna can always face a fixed direction.

4. The aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the tilt sensor in the sensor module is an SVT620.

5. An aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the tilt controller is a programmable controller T910.

6. The aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the power of the electric actuator should be no less than 120N.

7. An aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the electric push rod is required to adjust the antenna angle within 5 seconds.

8. An aerial turntable system for an antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, During operation, the antenna's elevation range is 0° to... °, the length of the antenna mount is The speed V of the electric actuator must be greater than or equal to 1. .

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