Antenna mounting device and antenna system

Abstract

The application discloses an antenna mounting device, which comprises a support body, a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece, a third connecting piece and a first driving assembly; the first connecting piece is hinged to the first end of the support body; the first driving assembly is hinged to the support body; the first driving assembly is used for outputting linear power; the power output end of the first driving assembly is hinged to the first connecting piece to push the first connecting piece to rotate around the first end of the support body; the second connecting piece is hinged to the antenna and the first connecting piece at two ends respectively, and the distance from the end of the second connecting piece hinged to the first connecting piece to the first end of the support body is smaller than the distance from the power output end of the first driving assembly to the first end of the support body; one end of the third connecting piece is fixedly connected to the antenna, and the other end is hinged to the second end of the support body, so that the antenna can be turned over around the second end of the support body. The antenna mounting device provided by the application can improve the weight of the antenna that can be carried by the device through the use of a labor-saving structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication equipment technology, and in particular to an antenna mounting device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of mobile internet technology, communication electronic products are becoming increasingly widespread and reliant on network communication quality, placing higher demands on the signal coverage capabilities of antenna equipment. In practical applications, after antenna equipment is installed, its orientation angle needs to be continuously adjusted based on user feedback and measured data to adapt to actual signal transmission and reception conditions, thereby achieving network optimization.

[0003] Existing communication antennas are typically installed on tall iron towers. Manual adjustment of the antenna's orientation by operators is time-consuming, labor-intensive, costly, and lacks precision, and also poses a safety risk to the operators. Furthermore, in scenarios with high call volume fluctuations, such as stadiums, universities, and transportation hubs, the antenna's orientation needs frequent adjustment based on passenger flow. In such cases, manual adjustment cannot guarantee real-time performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide an antenna mounting device that utilizes a force-saving structure to mount the antenna, thereby reducing the driving force required to adjust the antenna's orientation angle and increasing the weight the device can support.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this application provide an antenna mounting device, which includes:

[0006] The bracket body is connected to a mast for fixing the antenna; the bracket body has a first end and a second end opposite to each other;

[0007] The first connector is hinged to the first end of the support body;

[0008] A first drive assembly is hinged to the support body; the first drive assembly is used to output linear power; the power output end of the first drive assembly is hinged to the first connector to drive the first connector to rotate around the first end of the support body;

[0009] The second connector has two ends that are hinged to the antenna and the first connector, respectively, and the distance from the end of the second connector that is hinged to the first connector to the first end of the bracket body is less than the distance from the power output end of the first drive assembly to the first end of the bracket body.

[0010] The third connector has one end fixedly connected to the antenna and the other end hinged to the second end of the support body, so that the antenna can rotate around the second end of the support body.

[0011] Optionally, the two ends of the first connector are respectively hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly and the first end of the bracket body; the end of the second connector is hinged to the main body of the first connector.

[0012] Optionally, the two ends of the first connector are respectively hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly and the end of the second connector; the first end of the bracket body is hinged to the main body of the first connector.

[0013] Optionally, the antenna mounting device may also include:

[0014] The pole connecting assembly is hinged to the support body and allows the support body to rotate about a first axis; the pole connecting assembly is detachably connected and fixed to the pole.

[0015] The second drive component has its power output end connected to the support body and is used to drive the support body to rotate.

[0016] Optionally, the first drive assembly includes a first push rod motor and a first push rod; the first push rod motor is hinged to the bracket body and is used to drive the first push rod to extend or retract; the end of the first push rod is hinged to the first connector to drive the first connector to rotate around the first end of the bracket body;

[0017] The second drive assembly includes a second push rod motor and a second push rod; the first push rod motor is connected to the outer periphery of the support rod and is used to drive the second push rod to extend or retract; the end of the second push rod is hinged to the support body to drive the support body to rotate around the first axis.

[0018] The antenna mounting device further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the first push rod motor and the second push rod motor respectively, and is used to control the first push rod motor to drive the first push rod to extend and retract, and to control the second push rod motor to drive the second push rod to extend and retract.

[0019] Optionally, the first axial direction is parallel to the direction of the pole axis.

[0020] Optionally, the pole connection assembly includes two mounting blocks, two pairs of mounting rods, and two baffles; wherein,

[0021] The two mounting blocks are respectively hinged to the first and second ends of the bracket body by a first pin and a second pin; both the first pin and the second pin extend along the first axis.

[0022] The mounting rods are arranged in pairs on the side of the mounting block closest to the retaining rod, and each pair of mounting rods is used to clamp the two sides of the retaining rod.

[0023] The two baffles are respectively located on the side of the rod away from the mounting block, and the two baffles are respectively slidably engaged with the corresponding pair of mounting rods, so that when the two baffles slide to the position of abutting against the surface of the rod, the rod connecting assembly is clamped and connected to the rod, and when the baffles slide to the position of disengaging from the surface of the rod, the rod connecting assembly is disengaged from the rod.

[0024] Optionally, the distance between the second end of the support body and the axis of the support rod is greater than the distance between the first end of the support body and the axis of the support rod.

[0025] Optionally, the bracket body has at least one mounting through hole; the mounting through hole is located corresponding to the position of the first push rod motor, and is used to allow the first push rod motor to pass through when it rotates.

[0026] As another technical solution, this application embodiment also provides an antenna system, which includes an antenna, a mast, and an antenna mounting device as described above; wherein, the antenna is used for transmitting and receiving signals; and the antenna mounting device is used for connecting the antenna and the mast.

[0027] The antenna mounting device proposed in this application uses a hinged first connector and a second connector to connect the support body to the antenna. The first connector acts as a lever, and the first end of the support body acts as a fulcrum. This allows the first connector to rotate, causing the second connector to move away from or towards the support pole, thereby inducing the antenna to rotate around its hinged second end, thus adjusting the antenna's elevation angle. Furthermore, this application proposes that the distance from the hinged end of the second connector to the first connector to the first end of the support body is less than the distance from the power output end of the first drive assembly to the first end of the support body. That is, the length of the power arm connected to the first drive assembly is greater than the length of the resistance arm connected to the second connector. According to the lever principle, this structure allows the first drive assembly to output a smaller driving force but still be able to move a heavier antenna, thereby reducing the required driving force. In other words, it increases the weight of the antenna that the antenna mounting device can support. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an antenna mounting device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 2This is a force diagram of an antenna mounting device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of another antenna mounting device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a partial component disassembly diagram of the antenna mounting device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 5 This is another partial component disassembly diagram of the antenna mounting device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0033] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0034] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustration and has no inherent meaning. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment proposes an antenna mounting device, which includes a bracket body 4, a first connector 1, a second connector 2, a third connector 3, and a first driving component 5.

[0036] The bracket body 4 is connected to a mast for fixing the antenna. The bracket body 4 has a first end and a second end, and the first connector 1 is hinged to the first end of the bracket body 4.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this article, "hinged connection" refers to connecting two components using a rotating shaft, so that the two components can be indirectly joined together and can rotate relative to each other about the axis of the rotating shaft.

[0038] The first drive assembly 5 is used to output linear power, and the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 is hinged to the first connecting member 1 to drive the first connecting member 1 to rotate around the first end of the bracket body 4. The first drive assembly 5 is hinged to the bracket body 4, specifically, as follows... Figure 1 As shown, the end of the first drive assembly 5 is hinged to the main body of the bracket body 4 so that when the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 makes a circular motion, the first drive assembly 5 as a whole can swing adaptively to avoid restricting the movement path of the power output end, thereby avoiding restricting the rotation angle range of the first connector 1.

[0039] The two ends of the second connector 2 are respectively hinged to the antenna and the first connector 1, so that when it is driven by the first connector 1, it can drive the end of the support body 4 to move away from or towards the pole, thereby driving the antenna to rotate around the second end of the support body 4, thereby adjusting the elevation angle of the antenna, so that the antenna can adapt to the actual signal transmission and reception conditions, improve the signal coverage, and achieve network optimization.

[0040] One end of the third connector 3 is fixedly connected to the antenna, and the other end is hinged to the second end of the support body 4, so that the antenna can rotate around the second end of the support body 4. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 1 As shown, the third connector 3 is connected to the antenna, for example, by a screw.

[0041] Specifically, the end of the second connector 2 connected to the first connector 1 can rotate around the first end of the support body 4 as the first connector 1 rotates, while the end of the second connector 2 connected to the antenna can rotate around the second end of the support body 4 as the antenna swings. It is evident that the movement paths of the two ends of the second connector 2 are not consistent. Therefore, using a hinged connection to connect the second connector 2 to the antenna and the first connector 1 can avoid restricting the movement path of the second connector 2, thereby avoiding limiting the antenna's rotation angle range during transmission to the antenna. Preferably, as... Figure 5 As shown, the second connector 2 is hinged to the antenna, for example, via an adapter 21.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In the transmission structure consisting of the first drive assembly 5, the first connector 1, the second connector 2, and the antenna, the first connector 1 can be considered as a lever, the first end of the support body 4 can be considered as a fulcrum, the hinge point between the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 and the first connector 1 can be considered as the point of application of power, and the hinge point between the second connector 2 and the first connector 1 can be considered as the point of application of resistance. The distance between the point of application of power and the fulcrum is the power arm, and the distance between the point of application of resistance and the fulcrum is the resistance arm. In this embodiment, the distance from the end of the second connector 2 that is hinged to the first connector 1 to the first end of the support body 4 is less than the distance from the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 to the first end of the support body 4. That is, the length of the power arm connected to the first drive assembly 5 is greater than the length of the resistance arm connected to the second connector 2. According to the lever principle: "Power × Power Arm = Resistance × Resistance Arm", this transmission structure can enable the first drive assembly 5 to output a smaller driving force but still be able to push a heavier antenna, thereby reducing the driving force requirement on the first drive assembly 5. In other words, it can increase the weight of the antenna that the antenna mounting device can bear. In contrast, existing technologies typically drive antenna movement by directly adding a power module to the base station antenna mounting device, and this power module is usually a labor-intensive structure. As base station equipment becomes increasingly integrated, the weight of antennas also increases. This means that the driving force of existing antenna mounting devices is often insufficient to adjust the antenna's orientation angle, preventing real-time adjustment based on actual signal transmission and reception requirements. This leads to signal delays and other problems in application scenarios. Therefore, this embodiment increases the weight the antenna mounting device can support. Thus, the antenna mounting device proposed in this embodiment is more suitable for the current load-bearing requirements of base station equipment and can flexibly adjust the orientation angle of heavy antennas, thereby reducing signal delays in application scenarios.

[0043] Moreover, as mentioned above, since the length of the power arm is greater than the length of the resistance arm, the stroke of the power application point will also be greater than the stroke of the resistance application point. That is, the stroke of the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 will be greater than the stroke of the end of the second connector 2 that is hinged to the first connector 1, and thus also greater than the stroke of the antenna end. In other words, the amplitude of the power output from the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 will be reduced during the process of being transmitted to the antenna end. In other words, the antenna mounting device provided in this example can improve the angle adjustment accuracy of the antenna swing, thereby improving the adjustment accuracy of the antenna pitch angle, and thus improving the adjustment accuracy of the signal coverage range.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the two ends of the first connector 1 are hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 and the first end of the bracket body 4, respectively, and the end of the second connector 2 is hinged to the main body of the first connector 1; that is, the power application point and the resistance application point are both set on the same side of the fulcrum.

[0045] Alternatively, in other embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the two ends of the first connector 1 are respectively hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly 5 and the end of the second connector 2, and the first end of the bracket body 4 is hinged to the main body of the first connector 1; that is, the power application point and the resistance application point are respectively located on both sides of the fulcrum.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the antenna mounting device also includes a mast connection assembly 6 and a second drive assembly 7. The mast connection assembly 6 is detachably connected and fixed to the mast, and is hinged to the support body 4, allowing the support body 4 to rotate around a first axis to adjust the antenna's azimuth angle. This further adapts the antenna to actual signal transmission and reception conditions, improving signal coverage and achieving network optimization. The power output terminal of the second drive assembly 7 is connected to the support body 4 to drive its rotation. Specifically, in some preferred embodiments, the first axis is parallel to the mast axis, so that the antenna's circumferential rotation path surrounds the mast, preventing interference between the antenna and the mast during rotation around the first axis.

[0047] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pole connecting assembly 6 includes two mounting blocks 61, two pairs of mounting rods 62, and two baffles 63. The two mounting blocks 61 are respectively hinged to the first end and the second end of the bracket body 4 by a first pin 64 and a second pin 65; the first pin 64 and the second pin 65 both extend along the first axis, so that the bracket body 4 can rotate around the first axis.

[0048] Mounting rods 62 are arranged in pairs on the side of the mounting block 61 near the mast, and each pair of mounting rods 62 is used to clamp the mast on both sides. Two baffles 63 are located on the side of the mast away from the mounting block 61, and the two baffles 63 are slidably engaged with the corresponding pair of mounting rods 62. When the two baffles 63 slide to the position where they abut against the surface of the mast, the mast connecting assembly 6 is clamped to the mast, generating friction between them to fix the antenna mounting device and the antenna on the mast. When the baffles 63 slide to the position where they are no longer in contact with the surface of the mast, the mast connecting assembly 6 is disengaged from the mast, so that the antenna mounting device and the antenna can be removed from the mast.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, the surfaces of the two pairs of mounting rods 62 are threaded, and, as... Figure 4 As shown, the two baffles 63 are also provided with nuts on the side away from the pole, which are threaded to the surface of the mounting rod 62, so that the baffles 63 can be slidably pressed against the surface of the pole using the nuts.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second drive assembly 7 includes a second push rod motor 51 and a second push rod 72. The first push rod motor 51 is connected to the outer periphery of the support rod and is used to drive the extension and retraction of the second push rod 72; the end of the second push rod 72 is hinged to the support body 4 via a third pin 73, so as to be able to push and pull the support body 4 to rotate about a first axis. Preferably, as Figure 1 As shown, the end of the second push rod motor 71 can be hinged and fixed to the rod so that when the end of the second push rod 72 makes a circular motion, the second drive assembly 7 can swing adaptively to avoid restricting the movement path of the end of the second push rod 72, thereby avoiding restricting the rotation angle range of the support body 4.

[0051] The antenna mounting device also includes a controller 8, which is electrically connected to the second push rod motor 71. The controller 8 is used to control the second push rod motor 71 to drive the second push rod 72 to extend and retract, thereby realizing automatic control of the rotation of the bracket body 4 and thus realizing automatic adjustment of the antenna azimuth angle.

[0052] The aforementioned first drive assembly 5 includes a first push rod motor 51 and a first push rod 52. The first push rod motor 51 is hinged to the support body 4 and is used to drive the first push rod 52 to extend and retract. The end of the first push rod 52 is hinged to the first connecting member 1 to drive the first connecting member 1 to rotate around the first end of the support body 4. Moreover, the controller 8 is also electrically connected to the first push rod motor 51 and is used to control the first push rod motor 51 to drive the first push rod 52 to extend and retract, thereby realizing automatic control of antenna flipping and thus automatic adjustment of the antenna's elevation angle.

[0053] Preferably, the controller can adjust the azimuth and elevation angles of the antenna based on user feedback data and actual signal measurement data to achieve optimal signal coverage. Alternatively, the controller can communicate with a ground control center to receive control signals, thereby indirectly controlling the first push rod motor 51 and the second push rod motor 71.

[0054] In some embodiments, the antenna mounting device further includes a controller bracket 9, which is fixedly connected to the third connector 3 and serves to support the controller 8. Figure 1As shown, the third connector 3 is connected to the second end of the bracket body 4, and the first push rod motor 51 and the second push rod motor 71 are both located near the second end. Therefore, by fixing the controller bracket 9 to the third connector 3, the controller 8 can be placed close to the first push rod motor 51 and the second push rod motor 71, thereby making the wiring between the controller 8 and the first push rod motor 51 and the second push rod motor 71 shorter, and thus minimizing the interference of wiring with the operation of other components.

[0055] In some embodiments, the distance between the second end of the support body 4 and the axis of the pole is greater than the distance between the first end of the support body 4 and the axis of the pole; that is, the first end of the support body 4 is closer to the pole. Figure 1 Taking the antenna mounting device shown as an example, the support pole extends vertically; and the first end of the support body 4 is higher than the second end. When the first push rod 52 retracts to its shortest position, the first connector 1 rotates to a position parallel to the support body 4, and the second connector 2 and the antenna also rotate to a position parallel to the support body 4, so that the antenna surface can face the upward direction; as the first push rod 52 extends, the first connector 1 rotates and moves away from the support body 4, and drives the upper end of the antenna to move away from the support pole, so that the antenna surface can face the horizontal direction and the downward direction.

[0056] In some embodiments, at least one mounting through hole 41 is provided in the bracket body 4. The mounting through hole 41 is located corresponding to the position of the first push rod motor 51, and is used to allow the first push rod motor 51 to pass through when it rotates, thereby avoiding interference between the first push rod motor 51 and the bracket body 4.

[0057] As another technical solution, this embodiment also provides an antenna system, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes an antenna, a mast, and an antenna mounting device as described above. The antenna is used for transmitting and receiving signals; the antenna mounting device is used to connect the antenna to the mast.

[0058] The preferred embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this does not limit the scope of the claims. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of this application shall be within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An antenna mounting device, characterized in that, include: The main body of the bracket is connected to the mast used to fix the antenna; The support body has a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other; The first connector is hinged to the first end of the support body; A first drive assembly is hinged to the support body; the first drive assembly is used to output linear power; the power output end of the first drive assembly is hinged to the first connector to drive the first connector to rotate around the first end of the support body; The second connector has two ends that are hinged to the antenna and the first connector, respectively, and the distance from the end of the second connector that is hinged to the first connector to the first end of the bracket body is less than the distance from the power output end of the first drive assembly to the first end of the bracket body. The third connector has one end fixedly connected to the antenna and the other end hinged to the second end of the support body, so that the antenna can rotate around the second end of the support body.

2. The antenna mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the first connector are respectively hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly and the first end of the bracket body; the end of the second connector is hinged to the main body of the first connector.

3. The antenna mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the first connector are respectively hinged to the power output end of the first drive assembly and the end of the second connector; the first end of the bracket body is hinged to the main body of the first connector.

4. The antenna mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The pole connecting assembly is hinged to the support body and allows the support body to rotate about a first axis; the pole connecting assembly is detachably connected and fixed to the pole. The second drive component has its power output end connected to the support body and is used to drive the support body to rotate.

5. The antenna mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first drive assembly includes a first push rod motor and a first push rod; the first push rod motor is hinged to the bracket body and is used to drive the first push rod to extend or retract; the end of the first push rod is hinged to the first connector to drive the first connector to rotate around the first end of the bracket body; The second drive assembly includes a second push rod motor and a second push rod; the first push rod motor is connected to the outer periphery of the support rod and is used to drive the second push rod to extend or retract; the end of the second push rod is hinged to the support body to drive the support body to rotate around the first axis. The antenna mounting device further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the first push rod motor and the second push rod motor respectively, and is used to control the first push rod motor to drive the first push rod to extend and retract, and to control the second push rod motor to drive the second push rod to extend and retract.

6. The antenna mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first axis direction is parallel to the axis direction of the pole.

7. The antenna mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pole-mounting connection assembly includes two mounting blocks, two pairs of mounting rods, and two baffles; wherein... The two mounting blocks are respectively hinged to the first and second ends of the bracket body by a first pin and a second pin; both the first pin and the second pin extend along the first axis. The mounting rods are arranged in pairs on the side of the mounting block closest to the retaining rod, and each pair of mounting rods is used to clamp the two sides of the retaining rod. The two baffles are respectively located on the side of the rod away from the mounting block, and the two baffles are respectively slidably engaged with the corresponding pair of mounting rods, so that when the two baffles slide to the position of abutting against the surface of the rod, the rod connecting assembly is clamped and connected to the rod, and when the baffles slide to the position of disengaging from the surface of the rod, the rod connecting assembly is disengaged from the rod.

8. The antenna mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the second end of the support body and the axis of the support pole is greater than the distance between the first end of the support body and the axis of the support pole.

9. The antenna mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bracket body has at least one mounting through hole; the mounting through hole is located corresponding to the position of the first push rod motor, and is used to allow the first push rod motor to pass through when it rotates.

10. An antenna system, characterized in that, It includes an antenna, a mast, and an antenna mounting device as described in any one of claims 1-9; wherein the antenna is used for transmitting and receiving signals; and the antenna mounting device is used for connecting the antenna and the mast.

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