Radio frequency connector automatic locking device

By designing an automatic locking device for the RF connector and utilizing the combined structure of the mounting plate and the sleeve, the driving assembly drives the sleeve to rotate, thereby solving the problems of low locking efficiency of the RF connector in a small space and the inability to withdraw the sleeve, and realizing fast and convenient locking and disassembly operations.

CN116093672BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17WUHAN HONGXIN TELECOMM TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211543197.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-02
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-02

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Technical Problem

When existing RF connectors are connected to base station equipment in a narrow space, the use of open-end wrenches is inefficient, and frequent switching of tightening positions can easily cause work fatigue. Traditional sockets cannot be assembled with connector threads or cannot be removed after assembly, affecting the connector's tightening quality and work efficiency.

Method used

An automatic locking device for a radio frequency connector is designed, including a mounting plate, a sleeve, and a drive assembly. By providing a countersunk hole and an opening on the mounting plate, the sleeve is coaxially arranged in the countersunk hole, and the drive assembly drives the sleeve to rotate, thereby realizing rapid locking and disassembly of the radio frequency connector and the base station equipment.

Benefits of technology

The fastening efficiency of the RF connector is improved, and operational fatigue is avoided. The sleeve is compatible and replaceable to meet the locking requirements of different types of RF connectors, especially when the two ends of the RF cable are connected to the base station equipment and instrument respectively or integrated, to achieve quick plugging and disassembly.

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Abstract

The application provides a radio frequency connector automatic locking device, which comprises a mounting plate, a sleeve and a driving assembly, the mounting plate is provided with a sink hole, the sidewall of the mounting plate is provided with a first opening, the first opening is communicated with the sink hole, the inner wall of the top of the sleeve is a polygonal structure, the outer wall of the sleeve is provided with a second opening, the second opening is communicated with the inner wall of the sleeve, the sleeve is coaxially arranged in the sink hole, and the sleeve can rotate around the central axis of the sink hole so that the second opening coincides with the first opening, and the driving assembly is connected with the sleeve, and the driving assembly can drive the sleeve to rotate around the central axis of the sink hole. The radio frequency connector automatic locking device provided by the application is simple to operate, high in locking efficiency, compatible with sleeve replacement, and capable of meeting the locking of fastening nuts of different types of radio frequency connectors, especially in the case that the two ends of a radio frequency cable are connected with a base station device and an instrument respectively or the two ends of the radio frequency cable are integrated with radio frequency connectors, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device can be quickly plugged and detached, and locking is achieved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of radio frequency connector locking technology, and particularly relates to a radio frequency connector automatic locking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Radio frequency connectors are widely and frequently used in various devices in the communication industry. In order to ensure tight connection, the head of the radio frequency connector is usually locked by a sleeve. In order to ensure the shielding effect in the signal transmission of the radio frequency cable, the radio frequency connector is usually integrated with the radio frequency cable, and the radio frequency connector is difficult to remove. The installation efficiency is low when the radio frequency connector is connected to the base station device.

[0003] At present, the head of the radio frequency connector is usually connected to the base station device by means of manual tightening of a movable wrench. In the connection process, the human operability space is limited. The ordinary wrench cannot be rotated 360° in the narrow space, and there is interference. Without sacrificing the locking force, the tightening can only be done in multiple times, which greatly reduces the operation efficiency. In addition, in the device test site where the male main body needs to be frequently replaced, the use of ordinary wrenches for multiple locking often causes operation fatigue and unreliable connection, reduces the operation efficiency, and has great hidden dangers to the locking quality of the connector.

[0004] In addition, during product testing, the two ends of the cable are connected to the device and the instrument respectively. Since the two ends of the cable are integrated with the connector, the traditional sleeve cannot be removed after locking the connector sleeve. Therefore, the traditional sleeve cannot be applied under the working condition of locking the radio frequency connector sleeve of the radio frequency port of the base station product. At the same time, although the traditional open wrench is convenient to install and remove, it cannot be normally rotated under such narrow space working condition. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a radio frequency connector automatic locking device to solve the problems in the prior art that the radio frequency connector is connected and locked with the base station device in the limited space, the operation efficiency is low when the open wrench is used, and the frequent switching of the tightening position is easy to cause operation fatigue; and in the case that the two ends of the radio frequency cable are connected to the base station device and the instrument respectively, or the two ends of the radio frequency cable are integrated with the radio frequency connector, the traditional sleeve cannot be assembled with the connector sleeve or cannot be removed after assembly.

[0006] The application provides an automatic locking device for a radio frequency connector, comprising a mounting plate, a sink hole is arranged on the mounting plate, a first opening is arranged on the sidewall of the mounting plate, and the first opening is communicated with the sink hole; a sleeve, the inner wall of the top of the sleeve is in a polygonal structure, a second opening is arranged on the outer wall of the sleeve, the second opening is communicated with the inner wall of the sleeve, the sleeve is coaxially arranged in the sink hole, and the sleeve can rotate around the central axis of the sink hole so that the second opening is coincided with the first opening; and a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected with the sleeve, and the driving assembly can drive the sleeve to rotate around the central axis of the sink hole.

[0007] According to the application, the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of sink holes and a plurality of first openings, the sleeve is a plurality of sleeves, the sink holes are arranged along the length direction of the mounting plate, each first opening is communicated with one sink hole, and each sink hole is provided with one sleeve, and each sleeve is connected with the driving assembly.

[0008] According to the application, the driving assembly comprises a turbine and a transmission member, the turbine is provided with a third opening, the turbine is sleeved and connected with the sleeve, the third opening is coincided with the second opening, and the transmission member is connected with the turbine.

[0009] According to the application, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a fastener, the inner wall of the turbine and the outer wall of the sleeve are correspondingly provided with grooves, and the fastener is arranged between the two grooves.

[0010] According to the application, the transmission member comprises a plurality of worms, the worms are connected in a head-to-tail mode, and each worm is engaged with one turbine.

[0011] According to the application, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a plurality of support seats, the support seats are arranged on the mounting plate, the support seats are provided with rotating shafts which are consistent with the length direction of the worms, the support seats are arranged between the worms, and the worms can rotate around the rotating shafts.

[0012] According to the application, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a driving motor, and the driving motor is connected with any worm.

[0013] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the driving assembly further comprises a first gear and a second gear, the first gear is sleeved on any one of the worms, the second gear is connected with the driving motor, and the first gear is engaged with the second gear.

[0014] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector further comprises a torque sensor and a control assembly, the torque sensor is connected with the driving motor, and the driving motor and the torque sensor are connected with the control assembly.

[0015] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector further comprises a power supply assembly, and the driving motor and the torque sensor are connected with the power supply assembly.

[0016] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector further comprises a driving handle, and the driving handle is connected with the worm at the end.

[0017] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector further comprises a handrail, and the handrails are arranged on both sides of the installation plate in the length direction.

[0018] According to the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the application, the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector further comprises a shell, a through hole is arranged at the top of the shell, a fourth opening is arranged on the side wall of the shell, the fourth opening is communicated with the through hole, the installation plate, the sleeve and the driving assembly are arranged in the shell, the through hole is coaxially arranged with the sink hole, and the fourth opening is coincided with the first opening.

[0019] The application provides a radio frequency connector automatic locking device, which is characterized in that: a sink hole is arranged on a mounting plate, a first opening is arranged on the sidewall of the mounting plate, and the first opening is communicated with the sink hole; a sleeve is coaxially arranged in the sink hole, a second opening on the sleeve is coincided with the first opening, a radio frequency cable of the radio frequency connector can be arranged in the sleeve through the first opening and the second opening, and the radio frequency connector can be attached to the inner wall of the sleeve by moving the radio frequency cable or the mounting plate; further, the sleeve is connected with a driving assembly, the driving assembly drives the sleeve to rotate around the central axis of the sink hole, and drives the radio frequency connector to rotate, so that the radio frequency connector is fixedly connected with a radio frequency connector of a base station equipment, after fastening, the second opening is still coincided with the first opening, the radio frequency cable is separated from the radio frequency connector automatic locking device through the second opening and the first opening by moving the radio frequency connector automatic locking device; the radio frequency connector automatic locking device is simple in operation, high in fastening efficiency, and compatible with replacement of the sleeve, and can meet the locking of fastening sleeves of different types of radio frequency connectors; especially in the case that the radio frequency cable is respectively connected with the base station equipment and the instrument at two ends, or the radio frequency cable is integrated with the radio frequency connector at two ends, the device can be quickly plugged and detached, and the locking is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the application or prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the radio frequency connector automatic locking device without a shell provided by the application;

[0022] Figure 2 is the second structural schematic diagram of the radio frequency connector automatic locking device without a shell provided by the application;

[0023] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the radio frequency connector automatic locking device with a shell provided by the application;

[0024] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the mounting plate provided by the application;

[0025] Figure 5 is the cross-sectional view of A-A in the Figure 1 application;

[0026] Figure 6 is the explosion view of the worm and the support seat connected provided by the application;

[0027] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the turbine provided by the application;

[0028] Figure 8 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the sleeve provided by the present application;

[0029] Figure 9 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the sleeve provided by the present application;

[0030] Figure 10 is one of the assembly schematic diagrams of the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector, the radio frequency connector and the base station equipment provided by the present application;

[0031] Figure 11 is one of the assembly schematic diagrams of the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector, the radio frequency connector and the base station equipment provided by the present application;

[0032] Figure 12 is one of the assembly schematic diagrams of the automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector, the radio frequency connector and the base station equipment provided by the present application;

[0033] Reference signs:

[0034] 1: mounting plate; 2: sink hole; 3: first opening; 4: handrail; 5: sleeve; 6: second opening; 7: turbine; 8: groove; 9: fastener; 10: third opening; 11: worm; 12: driving motor; 13: first gear; 14: second gear; 15: driving handle; 16: support seat; 17: control assembly; 18: shell; 19: through hole; 20: fourth opening; 21: radio frequency cable; 22: radio frequency connector; 23: base station equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0036] The automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the present application will be described below in combination with Figures 1 to 12 The automatic locking device of the radio frequency connector provided by the present application will be described below in combination with

[0037] The application provides a radio frequency connector automatic locking device, which comprises a mounting plate 1, a sleeve 5 and a driving assembly.

[0038] Based on the requirement of radio frequency signal transmission quality, the radio frequency connector 22 is usually designed in an integrated manner with the cable, that is, the two ends of the radio frequency cable 21 are connected with the radio frequency connector 22, which is difficult to disassemble, thereby causing the problem that the traditional sleeve 5 is difficult to disassemble after being locked to the radio frequency connector.

[0039] Specifically, the mounting plate 1 is provided with a sink hole 2. Figure 4 A first step surface is arranged at a position close to the top, and the side wall surface of the mounting plate 1 is provided with a first opening 3 extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the mounting plate 1, and the first opening 3 is communicated with the sink hole 2.

[0040] The sleeve 5 comprises a first cylinder body and a second cylinder body. Figure 8 And Figure 9 The first cylinder body is arranged at the upper portion of the second cylinder body, and the outer diameter of the first cylinder body is greater than that of the second cylinder body, so that a second step surface is formed on the outer wall surface of the first cylinder body and the second cylinder body.

[0041] The sleeve 5 is arranged in the sink hole 2, the second step surface is matched with the first step surface, and is used for limiting the position of the sleeve 5 in the vertical direction, and the sleeve 5 can rotate in the step hole, that is, the sleeve 5 is coaxially arranged with the sink hole 2 in a clearance fit. The second opening 6 on the sleeve 5 is coincided with the first opening 3 on the mounting plate 1, the radio frequency cable 21 can be arranged in the sleeve 5 through the first opening 3 and the second opening 6, and the radio frequency cable 21 can move in the sleeve 5, so that the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5 is attached to the radio frequency connector 22 connected to the radio frequency cable 21.

[0042] Further, the driving assembly is connected to the sleeve 5, the driving assembly can drive the sleeve 5 and the radio frequency connector 22 attached to the inner wall of the sleeve 5 to rotate, so as to realize the connection between the radio frequency connector 22 connected to the radio frequency cable 21 and other equipment, such as the connection between the radio frequency connector 22 and the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23, and the device has high fastening efficiency, simple operation and good compatibility.

[0043] The radio frequency connector automatic locking device provided by the application has the advantages that: the sink hole is arranged on the mounting plate, the first opening is arranged on the side wall of the mounting plate, and the first opening is communicated with the sink hole; the sleeve is coaxially arranged in the sink hole, the second opening on the sleeve is coincided with the first opening, the radio frequency cable of the radio frequency connector can be placed in the sleeve through the first opening and the second opening, and the radio frequency connector can be attached to the inner wall of the sleeve by moving the radio frequency cable or the mounting plate; further, the sleeve is connected with the driving assembly, the driving assembly drives the sleeve to rotate around the center axis of the sink hole, drives the radio frequency connector to rotate, so as to realize the fixed connection between the radio frequency connector and the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment, after fastening, the second opening is still coincided with the first opening, the radio frequency cable is separated from the radio frequency connector automatic locking device through the second opening and the first opening by moving the radio frequency connector automatic locking device; the radio frequency connector automatic locking device has the advantages of simple operation, high fastening efficiency, replaceable sleeve, and can meet the locking of different types of radio frequency connector fastening nuts; especially in the case that the two ends of the radio frequency cable are respectively connected with the base station equipment and the instrument, or the two ends of the radio frequency cable are integrated with the radio frequency connector, the device can be quickly plugged and detached, and the locking is realized.

[0044] In the application, the size of the sleeve 5 and the cross-sectional shape of the inner wall are not limited, the inner diameter of the top of the sleeve 5 is the same as the outer diameter of the radio frequency connector 22 connected with the radio frequency cable 21, the outer wall of the radio frequency connector 22 is attached to the inner wall of the sleeve 5, the sleeve 5 can be selected or replaced according to the actual situation to position the radio frequency connector 22 in the vertical direction.

[0045] On the basis of the above embodiment, the mounting plate 1 is provided with a plurality of sink holes 2 and a plurality of first openings 3, the sleeve 5 is a plurality of sleeves, the plurality of sink holes 2 are arranged along the length direction of the mounting plate 1, each first opening 3 is communicated with one sink hole 2, and each sink hole 2 is provided with one sleeve 5, and each sleeve 5 is connected with the driving assembly.

[0046] The present application can set multiple locking stations according to the locking requirements of the radio frequency connectors of the base station equipment 23, and simultaneously realize the connection of multiple radio frequency connectors 22 and the radio frequency connectors of the base station equipment 23.

[0047] Further, the sleeve 5 is multiple, one sleeve 5 is arranged in each sink hole 2, each sleeve 5 is connected with the driving assembly, the driving assembly drives multiple sleeves 5 to rotate simultaneously, and simultaneously drives the radio frequency connector 22 attached to the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5 to rotate, thereby realizing the connection of the radio frequency connector 22 and other equipment.

[0048] In the embodiment, the structure of the multiple sleeves 5 is not specifically limited, and can be limited according to the actual situation, the multiple sleeves 5 can be completely the same, partially the same, or completely different, and are set according to the multiple position radio frequency connectors 22.

[0049] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the driving assembly comprises a turbine 7 and a transmission member, the turbine 7 is provided with a third opening 10, the turbine 7 is connected to the sleeve 5 in a sleeved manner, and the third opening 10 coincides with the second opening 6, and the transmission member is connected to the turbine 7.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 The outer wall surface of the turbine 7 is provided with the third opening 10, the third opening 10 is arranged between two teeth, the turbine 7 is connected to the sleeve 5 in a sleeved manner, and the third opening 10 coincides with the second opening 6, in the case that the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10 coincide, the radio frequency cable 21 is conveniently inserted, so that the radio frequency cable 21 is arranged in the sleeve 5, and the movement of the mounting plate 1 can attach the radio frequency connector 22 connected to the radio frequency cable 21 to the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5; the transmission member is connected with the turbine 7, the driving transmission member is moved or rotated, the turbine 7 and the sleeve 5 are simultaneously rotated, and the radio frequency connector 22 is driven to rotate, so that the radio frequency connector 22 is connected with the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23 to realize the locking, after the locking is completed, the mounting plate 1 can be moved, the radio frequency cable 21 can be moved out from the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10, and the quick disengagement is realized.

[0051] Compared with the traditional sleeve 5, the radio frequency cable 21 can be quickly inserted before locking, and the quick disengagement can be realized after the locking is completed, and the use efficiency is effectively improved.

[0052] The third opening 10 on the turbine 7 in this embodiment is shaped the same as a single helical tooth, and is used for inserting the radio frequency cable 21, wherein the helical gear overlap is greater than 1, so that a third opening 10 is arranged between two adjacent helical teeth of the helical gear, and the width of the third opening 10 is smaller than the width between the two adjacent helical teeth, and does not affect the normal rotation of the helical gear.

[0053] On the basis of the above speed instance, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a fastener 9, and the inner wall surface of the turbine 7 and the outer wall surface of the sleeve 5 are correspondingly provided with grooves 8, and the fastener 9 is arranged between the two grooves 8.

[0054] Referring to Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the outer wall surface of the sleeve 5 is provided with a groove 8, and the groove 8 is arranged opposite to the second opening 6, so as to avoid that the groove 8 is too close to the second opening 6 and affects the performance of the sleeve 5; referring to Figure 7 , the inner wall surface of the turbine 7 is provided with a groove 8, and the groove 8 is arranged opposite to the third opening 10, so as to avoid that the groove 8 is too close to the third opening 10 and affects the performance of the turbine 7; in the matching process, the groove 8 on the sleeve 5 is arranged opposite to the groove 8 on the turbine 7, and the second opening 6 and the third opening 10 are coincident, and the turbine 7 and the sleeve 5 are coaxially arranged, further, the fastener 9 is arranged between the two grooves 8, and the sleeve 5 and the turbine 7 are tightly connected and synchronously rotated through the interference fit of the fastener 9.

[0055] In this embodiment, the setting positions of the groove 8 on the sleeve 5 and the setting positions of the groove 8 on the turbine 7 are not specifically limited, and can be at any position, and the two are correspondingly arranged, and the tight connection of the two can be realized through the fastener 9.

[0056] The fastener 9 in this embodiment can be a flat key.

[0057] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the transmission member comprises a plurality of worms 11, and the plurality of worms 11 are connected in head-to-tail mode, and each worm 11 is correspondingly engaged with a turbine 7.

[0058] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the two ends of the worm 11 are provided with splines, and adjacent two worms 11 are connected through the splines, and the plurality of worms 11 form a transmission shaft, and each worm 11 is correspondingly engaged with a turbine 7, that is, any worm 11 is driven to rotate, and the plurality of turbines 7 and the corresponding sleeve 5 are synchronously rotated, and the radio frequency connector 22 attached to the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5 is synchronously rotated, and is further fixed with the radio frequency connector of the base station device 23.

[0059] The application can flexibly configure the number of worm gears 11 and the number of turbines 7 according to different working conditions, and is used for screw locking of the radio frequency connectors 22 in multiple positions. In an embodiment, the worm gears 11 and the turbines 7 are both four.

[0060] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a plurality of support seats 16, the plurality of support seats 16 are arranged on the mounting plate 1, the plurality of support seats 16 all have rotating shafts consistent with the length direction of the worm gears 11, the support seat 16 is arranged between the adjacent two worm gears 11, and the plurality of worm gears 11 can rotate around the rotating shafts.

[0061] Reference Figure 6 The adjacent two worm gears 11 are connected through a spline, the outside of the spline is sleeved with a shaft sleeve, the shaft sleeve is installed in the support seat 16 through a bearing, so that the shaft sleeve can rotate around the rotating shaft, that is, the transmission shaft formed by the plurality of worm gears 11 connected end to end is rotatably connected to the support seat 16, drives the plurality of worm gears 11 to rotate, the plurality of worm gears 11 can rotate around the rotating shaft of the support seat 16, and further drives the plurality of turbines 7 and the sleeve 5 to rotate simultaneously, that is, drives the radio frequency connector 22 abutting the sleeve 5 to rotate, and realizes locking.

[0062] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a driving motor 12, and the driving motor 12 is connected with any worm gear 11.

[0063] Specifically, the driving motor 12 is connected with any worm gear 11, and the driving motor 12 is used to drive the transmission shaft formed by the plurality of worm gears 11 to rotate, and further drives the plurality of turbines 7 and the sleeve 5 to rotate simultaneously, so that the radio frequency connector 22 can be quickly rotated and the locking efficiency is improved.

[0064] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the driving assembly further comprises a first gear 13 and a second gear 14, the first gear 13 is sleeved on any worm gear 11, the second gear 14 is connected with the driving motor 12, and the first gear 13 is engaged with the second gear 14.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The transmission shaft formed by the plurality of worm gears 11 is sleeved with the first gear 13, the first gear 13 can be sleeved and connected on any worm gear 11, the second gear 14 is engaged with the outside of the first gear 13, the second gear 14 is connected with the driving motor 12, the driving motor 12 is started, the second gear 14 rotates, drives the first gear 13 and the plurality of worm gears 11 to rotate, and further drives the turbine 7 and the sleeve 5 to rotate simultaneously.

[0066] The embodiment transmits the driving force of the driving motor 12 to the transmission shaft formed by the plurality of worm gears 11 through a pair of meshing gears, reduces the driving rotation speed, and increases the torque.

[0067] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a torque sensor and a control assembly 17, the torque sensor is connected with the driving motor 12; the driving motor 12 and the torque sensor are connected with the control assembly 17 respectively.

[0068] In one embodiment, the torque sensor is arranged on the driving motor 12, the torque sensor is connected with the driving motor 12, and the torque sensor can accurately obtain the output torque of the driving motor 12.

[0069] Further, the driving motor 12 and the torque sensor are connected with the control assembly 17 respectively, the control assembly 17 obtains the current torque of the driving motor 12 collected by the torque sensor, and adjusts the torque by controlling the operation parameter of the driving motor 12 according to the torque requirement, so as to meet the torque requirement of the radio frequency connector 22 when the screw is fastened, and avoid that the torque is too large or too small.

[0070] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a power supply assembly, the driving motor 12 and the torque sensor are connected with the power supply assembly respectively, and the power supply assembly supplies power for the driving motor 12 and the torque sensor, so as to avoid that the power shortage affects the locking.

[0071] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, further, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a driving handle 15, the driving handle 15 is connected with the worm gear 11 at the end.

[0072] The radio frequency connector automatic locking device can also drive the plurality of worm gears 11 to rotate manually without the motor and the control module. Figure 2 The plurality of worm gears 11 form the transmission shaft, the worm gear 11 at the end is connected with the driving handle 15, specifically, the end of the driving handle 15 is connected with the worm gear 11 at the end through the spline, the driving handle 15 is connected with a plurality of driving rods, and the plurality of driving rods are connected to the outer wall surface of the driving handle 15, so that the user can conveniently rotate the driving handle 15 through the plurality of driving rods, and then drive the plurality of worm gears 11 to rotate synchronously.

[0073] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device provided by the application further comprises a handrail 4, and the two sides of the length direction of the mounting plate 1 are both provided with the handrail 4.

[0074] Referring to Figure 4 The two sides of the length direction of the mounting plate 1 are both provided with the handrail 4, so that the user can conveniently horizontally place the radio frequency connector automatic locking device or move the radio frequency connector automatic locking device away from the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23 by holding the handrail 4.

[0075] Further based on the above-mentioned embodiment, the radio frequency connector automatic locking device further comprises a housing 18, the top of the housing 18 is provided with a through hole 19, the sidewall of the housing 18 is provided with a fourth opening 20, the fourth opening 20 is communicated with the through hole 19, the mounting plate 1, the sleeve 5 and the driving assembly are all arranged in the housing 18, and the through hole 19 is coaxially arranged with the sink hole 2, and the fourth opening 20 is coincided with the first opening 3.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 The top of the housing 18 is provided with a through hole 19, the sidewall of the housing 18 is provided with a fourth opening 20, the fourth opening 20 is communicated with the through hole 19, the mounting plate 1, the sleeve 5 and the driving assembly are all arranged in the housing 18, and the fourth opening 20 is coincided with the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10, the through hole 19 is coaxially arranged with the sink hole 2 and the sleeve 5, so that the radio frequency cable 21 can be placed in or removed from the sleeve 5 through the fourth opening 20, the third opening 10, the first opening 3 and the second opening 6.

[0077] Further, the length direction of the housing 18 is further provided with a notch, the handrails 4 connected to the length direction of the two sides of the mounting plate 1 pass through the notch and are arranged outside the housing 18, so as to facilitate the user to hold the handrails 4.

[0078] The present application sets the first opening 3 on the mounting plate 1, sets the second opening 6 on the sleeve 5, sets the third opening 10 on the turbine 7, the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10 are coincided, the radio frequency cable 21 can be placed in the inside of the sleeve 5, the mounting plate 1 is moved, the outer wall surface of the radio frequency connector 22 is combined with the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5, the radio frequency connector 22 and the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23 are locked by the driving assembly, after the locking is completed, the radio frequency cable 21 can be quickly taken out from the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10, and the quick withdrawal is realized.

[0079] In the actual operation process, first, the radio frequency connector 22 is pre-locked on the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23, the radio frequency cable 21 is placed in the center of the sleeve 5 through the first opening 3, the third opening 10 and the second opening 6, as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 Further, the mounting plate 1 and the sleeve 5 are controlled to move downward, so that the outer wall surface of the sleeve of the radio frequency connector 22 is combined with the inner wall surface of the sleeve 5, as shown in Figure 12As shown, the driving motor 12 is started, the driving motor 12 drives the turbine 7 to rotate, the turbine 7 rotates synchronously with the sleeve 5, the screw sleeve of the radio frequency connector 22 is locked with the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23, after locking, the control mounting plate 1 and the sleeve 5 are moved upward, the radio frequency cable 21 is moved out from the second opening 6, the third opening 10 and the first opening 3, and the device is withdrawn. The device can complete the locking without the aid of other auxiliary tools, and quickly and conveniently realize the locking connection of the radio frequency connector 22 and the base station equipment 23.

[0080] The present application expands the stress space of the screw sleeve locking of the radio frequency connector 22 through the sleeve 5, and synchronously locks multiple radio frequency connectors 22 through the worm gear 11 transmission of the turbine 7; through reasonable setting of the opening, the radio frequency cable 21 can be quickly inserted and taken out; the device changes the stress position of the limited space, expands the locking stress space between the screw sleeve of the radio frequency connector 22 and the radio frequency connector of the base station equipment 23, each sleeve 5 can rotate 360° in the narrow installation space, avoids interference in the rotating process, compared with the traditional wrench, does not need to frequently switch the assembly position multiple times, avoids operation fatigue and unreliable connection, realizes the effect of quickly and conveniently synchronously locking multiple radio frequency connectors 22; based on the worm gear 11 transmission, the number of rotation is adjusted, the first opening 3, the second opening 6 and the third opening 10 are accurately controlled to coincide when locking and dismounting, in the case that the radio frequency cable 21 is connected with the base station equipment 23 and the instrument at both ends, the device can quickly insert and quickly realize disengagement after completing the locking operation, so as to complete the locking operation of other equipment, realizes the effect of one machine with multiple uses, improves the locking efficiency and reduces the locking cost.

[0081] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic locking device for a radio frequency connector, characterized in that: include: A mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is provided with a countersunk hole, and a side wall of the mounting plate is provided with a first opening, wherein the first opening is in communication with the countersunk hole; A sleeve, wherein the cross-section of the inner wall at the top of the sleeve is a polygonal structure, the outer wall of the sleeve is provided with a second opening, the second opening is communicated with the inner wall of the sleeve, the sleeve is coaxially arranged in the countersunk hole, and the sleeve is rotatable about the central axis of the countersunk hole so that the second opening coincides with the first opening; A drive assembly, the drive assembly being connected to the sleeve and capable of driving the sleeve to rotate around the central axis of the countersunk hole; The drive assembly includes a worm wheel and a transmission member, the worm wheel is provided with a third opening, the worm wheel is sleeved and connected to the sleeve, and the third opening coincides with the second opening, and the transmission member is connected to the worm wheel; The transmission member includes a worm, and the worm is engaged with the worm wheel; The RF connector automatic locking device further includes a driving handle connected to the worm at the end.

2. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connectors according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of the countersunk holes and a plurality of the first openings, and there are a plurality of the sleeves. The plurality of the countersunk holes are arranged along the length direction of the mounting plate, each of the first openings corresponds to a countersunk hole, and each of the countersunk holes is provided with a sleeve, and each of the sleeves is connected to the drive assembly.

3. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RF connector automatic locking device further comprises a fastener. The inner wall surface of the worm wheel and the outer wall surface of the sleeve are provided with grooves respectively, and the fastener is arranged between the two grooves.

4. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are multiple worms and worm wheels, and the multiple worms are connected end to end, and each worm is meshed with a corresponding worm wheel.

5. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The RF connector automatic locking device also includes multiple support seats, each of which is arranged on the mounting plate. Each of the support seats has a rotating shaft that is consistent with the length direction of the worm. The support seat is arranged between two of the worms, and the worms can rotate around the rotating shaft.

6. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connectors according to claim 4, wherein: The RF connector automatic locking device further includes a drive motor connected to any one of the worms.

7. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving assembly further includes a first gear and a second gear, wherein the first gear is sleeved on any one of the worms, and the second gear is connected to the driving motor, and the first gear is meshed with the second gear.

8. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connectors according to claim 6, wherein: The RF connector automatic locking device further includes a torque sensor and a control component. The torque sensor is connected to the drive motor; the drive motor and the torque sensor are respectively connected to the control component.

9. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connectors according to claim 8, wherein: The RF connector automatic locking device further includes a power supply component, and the drive motor and the torque sensor are respectively connected to the power supply component.

10. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RF connector automatic locking device further includes armrests, which are provided on both sides of the mounting plate in the length direction.

11. The automatic locking device for radio frequency connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RF connector automatic locking device also includes a shell, a through hole is provided on the top of the shell, a fourth opening is provided on the side wall of the shell, the fourth opening is connected to the through hole, the mounting plate, the sleeve and the drive assembly are all arranged in the shell, and the through hole is coaxially arranged with the countersunk hole, and the fourth opening coincides with the first opening.

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