A portable, quick-fold antenna

Abstract

The application discloses a portable quick folding antenna, which comprises n antenna subarrays, n rotating shafts, a base, an unfolding button and a linkage transmission mechanism, wherein the antenna subarrays are arranged on the top surface and / or the bottom surface of the base through the rotating shafts and can rotate with the rotating shafts; the unfolding button is connected with the linkage transmission mechanism, the linkage transmission mechanism is arranged in the base and connected with the rotating shafts through a mechanical limiting wall and a tension spring; the unfolding button can make the n antenna subarrays rotate and unfold to a vertical working state through the linkage transmission mechanism and the rotating shafts, and all the antenna subarrays can be folded synchronously when any antenna subarray is folded. When communication is not needed, the antenna subarrays are folded in the base; when communication is needed, the unfolding button is pressed and then the antenna subarrays are erected, so that the size is small, and the antenna is convenient to carry, erect, withdraw and fold, and a single person can complete the operation independently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and more particularly to a portable, fast-folding antenna. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of satellite communication, antennas, as the means of transmitting and receiving signals, have become increasingly important in terms of their structure, performance, and manufacturing cost. Miniaturization and portability of antennas are particularly key areas of research.

[0003] Some foldable antennas on the market use hydraulic or motor-driven mechanisms, resulting in a large folding diameter, large antenna size and weight, and a complex structure, which is not conducive to later maintenance and makes it difficult to meet the requirements of lightweight, portable, and fast-folding antennas. Others have small size and light weight folding structures, but their folding structure has low locking accuracy, and its lifespan and reliability are low in harsh mechanical and climatic environments, making these structures unsuitable for antenna applications.

[0004] Most modern antennas are complex in structure, large in size, and heavy in weight, making them inconvenient to carry and lacking a good resonant structure. Many components are exposed outside the cavity during use, requiring multiple parts to be assembled. Initial installation and debugging takes a long time, operation is cumbersome, and use is extremely inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a portable, quick-folding antenna that is quick and easy to fold, has a simple structure, high portability, is easy to set up, and is convenient to maintain. It can meet the requirements of small-diameter, lightweight, portable folding antennas that are easy to install, use, and maintain.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0007] A portable, quick-folding antenna includes n antenna subarrays, n rotating shafts, a base, an unfolding button, and a linkage transmission mechanism. The antenna subarrays are mounted on the top and / or bottom surfaces of the base via rotating shafts and can rotate with the rotating shafts. The unfolding button is connected to the linkage transmission mechanism, which is located inside the base and connected to the rotating shafts via mechanical limiting walls and tension springs. The unfolding button, through the linkage transmission mechanism and rotating shafts, enables the n antenna subarrays to rotate and unfold to a vertical working state, and all antenna subarrays can be simultaneously folded up when any one antenna subarray is closed.

[0008] Furthermore, the linkage transmission mechanism includes a slide rod, a tension spring, a left connecting rod, a right connecting rod, a rotating disk, a left rotating disk, and a right rotating disk. The slide rod connects the unfolding button and the rotating disk. The rotating disk connects the left connecting rod, the right connecting rod, and a rotating shaft on one side. The left rotating disk connects the left rotating shaft on the other side and the left connecting rod. The right rotating disk connects the right rotating shaft on the other side and the right connecting rod. Tension springs are provided on both the left and right rotating disks.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the slide rod is inserted into the corresponding shaft hole of the unfold button, and the other end is fixed to the rotating disk by screws. The slide rod is provided with a horizontal sliding groove, and the up and down movement of the unfold button is converted into the rotational movement of the rotating disk through the slide rod.

[0010] Furthermore, mechanical limiting arms are provided on the left and right rotating disks to limit the rotation angle of the antenna subarray. Pressing the unfold button causes the rotating disk to rotate the right rotating disk 90° clockwise and simultaneously rotate the left rotating disk 90° counterclockwise. At this time, the antenna subarray rotates 90° to achieve a vertical working state; when one antenna subarray is closed, the other antenna subarrays can be simultaneously and quickly folded together.

[0011] Furthermore, the antenna subarray includes a microstrip sheet, a threaded block, a mounting plate, an radome, and a connector, wherein the microstrip sheet is fixed to the mounting plate by the threaded block, the connector is screwed onto the bottom end of the mounting plate, and the radome is connected to the mounting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector includes an SMP-J type RF coaxial connector.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating shaft includes a rotating seat rod, a cover, and a sealing ring, wherein the cover is fixed on the rotating seat rod, the sealing ring is provided on the corresponding groove of the rotating seat rod, and the rotating seat rod is connected and fixed to the antenna subarray.

[0014] Furthermore, the antenna subarray is connected to a sum and difference converter via a cable assembly for signal input, and the sum and difference converter is connected to an RF quick-connect connector via the same cable assembly for signal output. The entire folding antenna includes RF interfaces for sum, difference, and omnidirectional channels, enabling dual-channel directional transmission and reception for sum and difference, as well as omnidirectional transmission and reception.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a pickup truck rail, which is fixed to the side of the base to enable rapid installation of the antenna subarray.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a front cover plate, a rear cover plate, and a small cover plate. The front cover plate is located in front of the base, the rear cover plate is located behind the base, and the small cover plate is located above both ends of the base. The front cover plate, rear cover plate, and small cover plate are connected to the base to achieve sealing protection.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0018] (1) This invention uses a linkage transmission mechanism to achieve linkage of multiple antenna arrays. The linkage transmission mechanism is equipped with mechanical limit walls and tension springs. With one press of the unfold button, multiple antenna arrays can automatically rotate 90° to achieve a vertical working state, without the need to manually swing the antennas, and have a good inherent state. When one of the subarrays is closed, multiple subarrays can be closed simultaneously and quickly.

[0019] (2) When communication is not required, the portable quick-folding antenna of the present invention can be folded into the base, which occupies little space; the base, cover plate, antenna cover and other components are made of non-metallic materials, and the mounting surface of the antenna array is plated with metal to ensure conductivity. The entire antenna weighs only 600g, which is lightweight and small in size; all cover plates and antenna covers are sealed with silicone rubber to ensure overall sealing and adapt to various harsh environments.

[0020] (3) The portable quick-folding antenna of the present invention has a pickup rail installed on the side of the base, which can realize the antenna quick fixation, with good human-machine efficiency and convenient use; the antenna is easy to set up, wear and fold up, and can be completed independently by a single person. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the outline drawings of a portable fast-folding antenna of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is the second external view of a portable, fast-folding antenna according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a portable, fast-folding antenna according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage transmission mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the rotating shaft of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the antenna subarray of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the antenna subarray's retraction process.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the antenna subarray in its collapsed state.

[0029] In the diagram: 1-Antenna subarray, 2-Rotating shaft, 3-Base, 4-Expand button, 5-Linkage transmission mechanism, 6-Front cover plate, 7-Pickup rail, 8-Rear cover plate, 9-Slide rod, 10-Small cover plate, 11-Tension spring, 12-Left connecting rod, 13-Right connecting rod, 14-Rotating disk, 15-Left rotating disk, 16-Right rotating disk, 17-Microstrip piece, 18-Threaded block, 19-Mounting plate, 20-Antenna radome, 21-Connector, 22-Rotating seat rod, 23-Cover, 24-Sealing ring, 25-Cable assembly, 26-Differentizer, 27-RF quick-connect connector. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments are now described. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention; that is, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the invention, not all of them. 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.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a portable quick-folding antenna, including an antenna subarray 1, a rotating shaft 2, a base 3, an unfolding button 4, a linkage transmission mechanism 5, a front cover 6, a pickup truck rail 7, a rear cover 8, a slide bar 9, and a small cover 10. Antenna subarrays 1 are provided on both sides of the top and bottom surfaces of the base 3, connected by the rotating shaft 2. Two antenna subarrays 1 are provided on the top surface of the base 3, and one antenna subarray 1 is provided on the back surface of the base 3. The antenna subarrays 1 are mounted on the rotating shaft 2 with screws. The rotating shaft 2 is installed in the corresponding mounting holes of the base 3. The antenna subarrays 1 can rotate 90° with the rotating shaft 2. The rotating shaft 2 is connected to the linkage transmission mechanism 5 with screws to achieve linkage of the antenna subarrays 1. The pickup truck rail 7 is fixed to the side of the base 3 with screws to achieve quick antenna mounting. The front cover 6, rear cover 8, and small cover 10 are fixed to the base 3 with screws to achieve sealing protection.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the linkage transmission mechanism 5 includes a slide rod 9, a tension spring 11, a left connecting rod 12, a right connecting rod 13, a rotating disk 14, a left rotating disk 15, and a right rotating disk 16. The left rotating disk 15 is connected to the left connecting rod 12 and the rotating shaft 2 by screws; the right rotating disk 16 is connected to the right connecting rod 13 and the rotating shaft 2 by screws; and the rotating disk 14 is connected to the left connecting rod 12, the right connecting rod 13, and the rotating shaft 2 by screws. One end of the tension spring 11 is fixed to the base 3 by screws, and the other end of the tension spring 11 is fixed to the left rotating disk 15 and the right rotating disk 16 by screws. The tension spring 11 provides tension for the rotation of the left rotating disk 15 and the right rotating disk 16. One end of the slide rod 9 is inserted into the corresponding shaft hole of the unfolding button 4, and the other end of the slide rod 9 is fixed to the rotating disk 14 by screws. The slide rod 9 is provided with a horizontal sliding groove. The up and down movement of the unfolding button 4 is converted into the rotational movement of the rotating disk 14 through the slide rod 9. Mechanical limit arms are provided on the left rotating disk 15 and the right rotating disk 16 to limit the rotation of the three antenna subarrays by 90°.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, pressing the unfold button 4 causes the rotating disk 14 to rotate the right rotating disk 16 clockwise by 90° under the action of the tension spring 11, and simultaneously rotates the left rotating disk 15 counterclockwise by 90°. At this time, the three antenna subarrays 1 rotate 90° simultaneously and stop, finally achieving a vertical working state. Closing one antenna subarray 1 allows all three antenna subarrays 1 to be simultaneously and quickly folded together via the linkage transmission mechanism 5.

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the rotating shaft 2 includes a rotating seat rod 22, a cover 23, and a sealing ring 24. The cover 23 is fixed to the rotating seat rod 22 with screws, and the sealing ring 24 is installed in the corresponding groove of the rotating seat rod 22. The sealing ring 24 needs to be coated with low-temperature grease. The rotating seat rod 22 has a cable routing groove for internal cable routing.

[0035] like Figure 6 As shown, the antenna subarray 1 includes a microstrip piece 17, a threaded block 18, a mounting plate 19, an radome 20, and a connector 21. The microstrip piece 17 is fixed to the mounting plate 19 by screws and the threaded block 18; the connector 21 is screwed onto the bottom of the mounting plate 19 for antenna subarray signal transmission. Preferably, the connector 21 can be an SMP-J type RF coaxial connector; the radome 20 is mounted on the mounting plate 19 by silicone rubber 703, and the radome 20 can serve as a seal to prevent rain.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the sum and difference device 26 is mounted inside the base plate 3 with screws. The cable assembly 25 is used to connect the antenna subarray 1, the sum and difference device 26, and the RF quick-connect connector 27 for signal output. The entire portable quick-folding antenna includes RF interfaces for sum, difference, and omnidirectional channels, enabling dual-channel directional transmission and reception for sum and difference, as well as omnidirectional transmission and reception.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A portable, fast-folding antenna, characterized in that, include n One antenna subarray (1) n The system comprises a rotating shaft (2), a base (3), an unfolding button (4), and a linkage transmission mechanism (5), wherein the antenna subarray (1) is mounted on the top and / or bottom surface of the base (3) via the rotating shaft (2) and is capable of rotating with the rotating shaft (2); the unfolding button (4) is connected to the linkage transmission mechanism (5), which is located inside the base (3) and connected to the rotating shaft (2) via a mechanical limiting wall and a tension spring (11); the unfolding button (4) is capable of rotating with the rotating shaft (2) via the linkage transmission mechanism (5) and the rotating shaft (2). n Each antenna subarray (1) rotates and unfolds to a vertical working state, and when any antenna subarray (1) is closed, all antenna subarrays (1) can be closed synchronously; The linkage transmission mechanism (5) includes a slide rod (9), a tension spring (11), a left connecting rod (12), a right connecting rod (13), a rotating disk (14), a left rotating disk (15), and a right rotating disk (16). The slide rod (9) connects the unfolding button (4) and the rotating disk (14). The rotating disk (14) connects the left connecting rod (12), the right connecting rod (13), and a rotating shaft (2) on one side. The left rotating disk (15) connects the left rotating shaft (2) on the other side and the left connecting rod (12). The right rotating disk (16) connects the right rotating shaft (2) on the other side and the right connecting rod (13). Tension springs (11) are provided on both the left rotating disk (15) and the right rotating disk (16). One end of the slide rod (9) is inserted into the corresponding shaft hole of the unfold button (4), and the other end is fixed to the rotating disk (14) by screws. The slide rod (9) is provided with a horizontal sliding groove. The up and down movement of the unfold button (4) is converted into the rotation movement of the rotating disk (14) through the slide rod (9).

2. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, Mechanical limiting arms are provided on the left rotating disk (15) and the right rotating disk (16) to limit the rotation angle of the antenna subarray (1).

3. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna subarray (1) includes a microstrip piece (17), a threaded block (18), a mounting plate (19), an antenna radome (20), and a connector (21). The microstrip piece (17) is fixed to the mounting plate (19) by the threaded block (18), the connector (21) is screwed onto the bottom of the mounting plate (19), and the antenna radome (20) is connected to the mounting plate (19).

4. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector (21) includes an SMP-J type RF coaxial connector.

5. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (2) includes a rotating seat rod (22), a cover (23), and a sealing ring (24). The cover (23) is fixed on the rotating seat rod (22), and the sealing ring (24) is provided on the groove corresponding to the rotating seat rod (22). The rotating seat rod (22) is connected and fixed to the antenna subarray (1).

6. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna subarray (1) is connected to the sum and difference device (26) via a cable assembly (25) for signal input, and the sum and difference device (26) is connected to the RF quick-connect connector (27) via the cable assembly (25) for signal output.

7. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes a pickup rail (7), which is fixed to the side of the base (3) to realize the rapid installation of the antenna subarray (1).

8. The portable quick-folding antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes a front cover plate (6), a rear cover plate (8) and a small cover plate (10). The front cover plate (6) is located in front of the base (3), the rear cover plate (8) is located behind the base (3), and the small cover plate (10) is located above both ends of the base (3).

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