Relay device

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of relay devices, and discloses a relay device. The relay deployment structure includes at least two mounting brackets, and a male connector and a female connector provided on each mounting bracket. The relay antenna is mounted on the mounting bracket. In practical applications, multiple mounting brackets can be connected in sequence in the horizontal direction to form an expandable modular structure. This structure can be integrally mounted on a remote control device to achieve automatic deployment of the relay device. On the mounting bracket, the male connector and the female connector are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting bracket in the horizontal direction. The male connector is connected to the female connector on the adjacent mounting bracket, and the female connector is connected to the male connector on the adjacent mounting bracket, so as to realize the connection of two adjacent mounting brackets and splice multiple mounting brackets into a whole. The relay deployment structure of this application can be flexibly expanded to meet the mounting requirements of different numbers of relay antennas.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of relay devices, and more specifically, relates to a relay device. Background Art

[0002] In long-distance communication or complex terrain conditions, extending the signal transmission distance is a crucial technical challenge. The traditional solution is to set up a relay device at regular intervals along the signal transmission path to receive the signal from the upstream device and then forward it to the downstream device, thereby effectively expanding the signal coverage.

[0003] However, the deployment method of this kind of relay device mainly relied on manual operation in the past. Workers needed to conduct on-site inspections to determine the best installation location for each relay device, and then manually install and debug it. This method is not only inefficient, consuming a large amount of human and time costs, but also has significant limitations. Especially in areas with complex geographical environments and difficult for humans to reach, the traditional manual deployment method is often difficult to implement, resulting in signal coverage blind spots in these areas, seriously affecting the continuity and reliability of communication. The traditional relay device deployment method has been difficult to meet these needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a relay device to solve the technical problem of low efficiency in manually deploying relay devices in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0006] Provide a relay device, including:

[0007] A relay antenna, including a host and an antenna; the antenna is installed on the top of the host;

[0008] A relay deployment structure, including a male connection plug, a female connection plug and at least two mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets is connected in sequence along the horizontal direction, and the host is installed on the mounting bracket; the male connection plug and the female connection plug are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting bracket along the horizontal direction; the male connection plug is connected to the female connection plug on the adjacent mounting bracket, and the female connection plug is connected to the male connection plug on the adjacent mounting bracket.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0010] Optionally, the male connection plug includes a male plug base and a docking pin, the male plug base has a docking protrusion extending in the vertical direction, and the docking pin is connected to the docking protrusion in the vertical direction and penetrates through the docking protrusion.

[0011] Optionally, the female connection plug includes a docking block. A groove is provided on one side of the docking block facing the mounting bracket, so that the docking protrusion can be hung on the groove; a docking hole corresponding to the docking pin is further provided on the docking block, so that the docking pin can be inserted into the docking hole.

[0012] Optionally, it further includes a feeding component connected to the mounting bracket. The feeding component includes a pin driving member and a movable feeding pin. The feeding pin is drivingly connected to the pin driving member to drive the feeding pin to be inserted into the pin hole on the relay antenna or to drive the feeding pin to withdraw from the pin hole.

[0013] Optionally, the feeding component further includes a guiding seat provided on the mounting bracket. The feeding pin is movably inserted into the guiding seat. The first end of the feeding pin extends out from one end of the guiding seat, and the second end of the feeding pin is drivingly connected to the pin driving member.

[0014] Optionally, the feeding component further includes a connecting rod. The connecting rod is connected to the pin driving member, and one end of the connecting rod is hinged to the feeding pin.

[0015] Optionally, the number of the feeding pins is at least two, and each feeding pin is respectively arranged at both ends of the connecting rod.

[0016] Optionally, the relay device further includes a supporting structure arranged on the host. The supporting structure is used to support the host so that the antenna on the host stands upright upward.

[0017] Optionally, the supporting structure includes a telescopic driving member, legs and leg connecting rods. The fixed end of the telescopic driving member is connected to the host, and the movable end of the telescopic driving member is hinged to the legs. The number of the legs is at least two, and each leg is respectively arranged on both sides of the telescopic driving member. One end of the leg connecting rod is hinged to the host, and the other end of the leg connecting rod is hinged to the leg. The telescopic driving member is used to drive the legs to open or close.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0019] The relay deployment structure provided by this application includes at least two mounting brackets, as well as a male connecting plug and a female connecting plug provided on each mounting bracket. The relay antenna is mounted on the mounting bracket. In practical applications, multiple mounting brackets can be connected in sequence horizontally to form an expandable modular structure. This structure can be integrally mounted on a drone, an unmanned vehicle, or other remote control devices to achieve the automatic deployment of relay devices. On the mounting bracket, the male connecting plug and the female connecting plug are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting bracket horizontally. The male connecting plug is connected to the female connecting plug on the adjacent mounting bracket, and the female connecting plug is connected to the male connecting plug on the adjacent mounting bracket, so as to realize the connection of two adjacent mounting brackets and assemble multiple mounting brackets into a whole.

[0020] The relay deployment structure of this application can be flexibly expanded to meet the mounting requirements of different numbers of relay antennas. In practical applications, this structure can deploy multiple relay antennas to a predetermined position at one time through a remote control device, significantly improving the deployment efficiency of relay devices, especially suitable for areas with complex terrain and difficult for manual access. Compared with the traditional manual deployment method, this application not only greatly reduces the labor cost and time cost, but also significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of relay device deployment, providing efficient technical support for the rapid construction of signal transmission networks.

[0021] The relay device provided by this application includes the above-mentioned relay deployment structure. Therefore, it also has the advantages of the above-mentioned relay deployment structure. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of this application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the first relay device of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the relay deployment structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is an exploded structure schematic diagram of the relay deployment structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a top view structure schematic diagram of the relay deployment structure of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the second relay device of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the relay antenna of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the front view structure of the relay antenna of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the relay antenna of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the front view structure of the relay antenna of the present application Figure 2 .

[0032] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0033] 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Male connecting plug; 21. Male plug base; 22. Docking pin; 23. Docking protrusion; 3. Female connecting plug; 31. Docking block; 32. Groove; 33. Docking hole; 4. Delivery component; 41. Pin driving part; 42. Delivery pin; 43. Guide seat; 44. Link; 5. Relay antenna; 51. Main unit; 511. Pin hole; 52. Antenna; 53. Support structure; 531. Telescopic driving part; 532. Leg; 533. Leg link. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0035] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0036] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0037] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, "a plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used hereinafter have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The technical terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, this application provides a relay deployment structure, including at least two mounting brackets 1, and a male connector 2 and a female connector 3 disposed on each mounting bracket 1.

[0040] Specifically, the relay antenna 5 is mounted on the mounting bracket 1. In practical applications, multiple mounting brackets 1 can be connected in sequence along the horizontal direction to form an expandable modular structure. This structure as a whole can be mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle, an unmanned vehicle or other remote control devices to achieve the automatic deployment of relay devices.

[0041] On the mounting bracket 1, the male connector 2 and the female connector 3 are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting bracket 1 along the horizontal direction. The male connector 2 is connected to the female connector 3 on an adjacent mounting bracket 1, and the female connector 3 is connected to the male connector 2 on an adjacent mounting bracket 1, so as to realize the connection of two adjacent mounting brackets 1 and splice multiple mounting brackets 1 into a whole.

[0042] The relay deployment structure of this application can be flexibly expanded to meet the mounting requirements of different numbers of relay antennas 5. In practical applications, this structure can deploy multiple relay antennas 5 to a predetermined position at one time through a remote control device, significantly improving the deployment efficiency of relay devices, especially suitable for areas with complex terrain and difficult for manual access. Compared with the traditional manual deployment method, this application not only greatly reduces the labor cost and time cost, but also significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of relay device deployment, providing efficient technical support for the rapid construction of a signal transmission network.

[0043] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in a specific embodiment of this application, the male connector 2 includes a male connector base 21 and a docking pin 22. The male connector base 21 has a docking protrusion 23 extending in the vertical direction. The docking protrusion 23 has a "7"-shaped structure, its base end is fixedly connected to the male connector base 21, and its tail end serves as a hanging portion inserted into the groove 32. The docking pin 22 is connected to the docking protrusion 23 in the vertical direction and penetrates through the docking protrusion 23.

[0044] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the female connecting plug 3 includes a docking block 31. On one side of the docking block 31 facing the mounting bracket 1, there is a groove 32. The shape of the groove 32 matches the tail end of the docking protrusion 23, so that the docking protrusion 23 can be accurately hung on the groove 32. In addition, the docking block 31 also has a docking hole 33 corresponding to the docking pin 22. The position and size of the docking hole 33 can accommodate the insertion of the docking pin 22, thereby realizing the cooperation between the two. In actual use, the docking block 31 is fixedly connected to one mounting bracket 1, while the male plug base 21 is fixedly connected to another mounting bracket 1. When the two mounting brackets 1 need to be connected, the docking protrusion 23 on the male plug base 21 is hung on the groove 32 of the docking block 31 from top to bottom, and at the same time, the docking pin 22 is inserted into the docking hole 33. Through the hanging cooperation between the docking protrusion 23 and the groove 32 and the plugging cooperation between the docking pin 22 and the docking hole 33, not only can the two mounting brackets 1 be quickly connected, but also a stable mechanical lock can be formed, ensuring the reliability and durability of the overall structure in a complex environment.

[0045] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the relay deployment structure further includes a deployment component 4 connected to the mounting bracket 1, which is used to realize the automatic deployment of the relay antenna 5. The deployment component 4 includes a pin driving member 41 and a movable deployment pin 42. The deployment pin 42 is drivingly connected to the pin driving member 41, and the pin driving member 41 can control the telescopic movement of the deployment pin 42. Specifically, the pin driving member 41 drives the deployment pin 42 to insert into the pin hole 511 on the relay antenna 5, or drives the deployment pin 42 to withdraw from the pin hole 511. When the deployment pin 42 is inserted into the pin hole 511 of the relay antenna 5, a firm connection is formed between the relay antenna 5 and the mounting bracket 1, ensuring that the relay antenna 5 will not accidentally fall off during transportation or deployment. When the deployment pin 42 withdraws from the pin hole 511, the connection between the relay antenna 5 and the mounting bracket 1 is released, and the relay antenna 5 falls from the mounting bracket 1 to a predetermined position under the action of gravity, thereby realizing the automatic deployment of the relay antenna 5, which not only simplifies the deployment process of the relay antenna 5, but also improves the deployment efficiency.

[0046] As Figures 2 to 4As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the launching assembly 4 further includes a guiding seat 43 provided on the mounting bracket 1 for guiding the movement of the launching pin 42. The launching pin 42 is movably inserted into the guiding seat 43, and the first end of the launching pin 42 extends from one end of the guiding seat 43 so as to accurately dock with the pin hole 511 on the relay antenna 5. The second end of the launching pin 42 is drivingly connected to the pin driving member 41. The pin driving member 41 drives the launching pin 42 to move axially along the guiding seat 43, so that the launching pin 42 extends into or withdraws from the pin hole 511. The specific implementation form of the pin driving member 41 may include linear telescopic driving elements such as hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and electric push rods, or rotary driving elements such as servo motors and stepper motors. These driving elements can provide stable and controllable power output according to actual needs, ensuring the movement accuracy and reliability of the launching pin 42. The guiding seat 43 can not only limit the movement direction of the launching pin 42, avoiding deviation or jamming during the movement process, but also improve the mechanical stability of the overall structure, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the relay antenna 5 during connection and launching.

[0047] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the launching assembly 4 further includes a connecting rod 44. The connecting rod 44 is connected to the pin driving member 41, and one end of the connecting rod 44 is hinged to the launching pin 42. The connecting rod 44 and the launching pin 42 together form a crank-slider mechanism, which can convert the rotary motion of the pin driving member 41 into the linear reciprocating motion of the launching pin 42. Specifically, when the pin driving member 41 (such as a servo motor or a stepper motor) drives the connecting rod 44 to rotate, the connecting rod 44 transmits the rotational force to the launching pin 42 through the hinge point, thereby pushing the launching pin 42 to move back and forth axially along the guiding seat 43. This motion conversion mechanism can not only achieve precise control of the launching pin 42, but also improve the efficiency and stability of power transmission. Through the design of the crank-slider mechanism, the launching assembly 4 can achieve efficient power conversion within a limited space, ensuring that the launching pin 42 can accurately insert into or withdraw from the pin hole 511 on the relay antenna 5, thereby completing the connection or launching operation of the relay antenna 5.

[0048] As Figures 2 to 4As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the number of the placing pins 42 is at least two. Each placing pin 42 is respectively arranged at both ends of the connecting rod 44 and is connected to the connecting rod 44 in a hinged manner. This symmetric layout design enables the pin driving member 41 to synchronously drive the placing pins 42 at both ends to move when driving the connecting rod 44 to rotate. Specifically, when the pin driving member 41 drives the connecting rod 44 to rotate, the placing pins 42 at both ends of the connecting rod 44 will simultaneously move along the axial direction of the guiding seat 43, so as to realize the synchronous insertion of the two placing pins 42 into the pin holes 511 on the relay antenna 5 or the synchronous withdrawal from the pin holes 511. This synchronous motion mechanism not only improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the relay antenna 5 and the mounting bracket 1, but also can effectively avoid the structural deformation or jamming problems caused by uneven unilateral force. In addition, by arranging a plurality of placing pins 42, the vibration resistance and shock resistance of the relay antenna 5 in the connected state are further enhanced, ensuring its stable operation in a complex environment.

[0049] As Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, the present application provides a relay device, including the relay placing structure of the above embodiment. Therefore, it also has the advantages of the relay placing structure of the above embodiment.

[0050] As Figure 1 and Figure 6 shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the relay device further includes a relay antenna 5. The relay antenna 5 includes a main body 51, an antenna 52 and a support structure 53. Among them, the main body 51 is the core component of the relay antenna 5, and pin holes 511 corresponding to the placing pins 42 are arranged on its surface. The position and size of the pin holes 511 are designed to be able to precisely cooperate with the placing pins 42, so as to realize the firm connection between the relay antenna 5 and the mounting bracket 1. The antenna 52 is installed on the top of the main body 51 and is used for receiving and transmitting signals. The support structure 53 is arranged on the side of the main body 51 and is used for supporting the main body 51 after placement to prevent the main body 51 from tipping over due to external force or uneven terrain. The support structure 53 ensures that the main body 51 always maintains an upright state, so that the antenna 52 can always face the predetermined direction, ensuring the stability and reliability of signal transmission.

[0051] As Figures 6 to 9As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the support structure 53 includes a telescopic driving member 531, a leg 532, and a leg link 533. The fixed end of the telescopic driving member 531 is connected to the host 51, and its movable end is connected to the leg 532 in a hinged manner. The number of legs 532 is set to at least two, and each leg 532 is respectively arranged on both sides of the telescopic driving member 531 to form a symmetric support structure. One end of the leg link 533 is hinged to the host 51, and the other end of the leg link 533 is hinged to the leg 532, thereby jointly forming a linkage mechanism with the leg 532 and the telescopic driving member 531. The telescopic driving member 531 is specifically implemented by an elastic telescopic rod, and a spring mechanism is provided inside it, which can drive the opening or closing of the leg 532 through the storage and release of the spring. Before the relay antenna 5 is deployed, the movable end of the telescopic driving member 531 is in the extended state, and the spring inside it is in the compressed storage state. At this time, one end of the leg 532 is lifted under the action of the spring force, so that the leg 532 is in the closed state, facilitating the compact storage of the relay antenna 5 during transportation or deployment. When the relay antenna 5 is deployed and touches the ground, the spring force inside the telescopic driving member 531 is released, the movable end contracts, driving the leg 532 to expand outward around the hinge point until the leg 532 contacts the ground and forms a stable support. The support structure 53 can automatically expand after the relay antenna 5 is deployed, ensuring that the host 51 is firmly supported on the ground, avoiding problems of tipping caused by uneven terrain or external interference, and at the same time keeping the antenna 52 in the best working posture of standing upright all the time, which not only improves the deployment efficiency of the relay antenna 5, but also enhances its adaptability and stability in complex environments, providing a strong guarantee for the reliable operation of the relay device.

[0052] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the number of support structures 53 is set to at least two, and they are respectively symmetrically arranged on the lateral sides of the host 51. This symmetric arrangement design can provide balanced support force for the host 51, ensuring that the relay antenna 5 can stand stably on the ground after deployment, avoiding problems of tilting or tipping caused by insufficient unilateral support force. Each support structure 53 includes a telescopic driving member 531, a leg 532, and a leg link 533, and its structure and working principle are as described above. By respectively arranging two or more support structures 53 on both sides of the host 51, the overall stability and wind resistance of the host 51 can be significantly improved. Especially in uneven terrain or harsh environmental conditions, this multi-support-point design can effectively disperse the force on the host 51, preventing it from shifting or tilting due to external interference.

[0053] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A relay device, characterized in that, Comprising: A relay antenna (5), comprising a main body (51) and an antenna (52); the antenna (52) is installed on the top of the main body (51); A relay delivery structure, comprising a male connecting plug (2), a female connecting plug (3) and at least two mounting brackets (1), each of the mounting brackets (1) is connected in sequence along the horizontal direction, and the main body (51) is installed on the mounting bracket (1); the male connecting plug (2) and the female connecting plug (3) are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting bracket (1) along the horizontal direction; the male connecting plug (2) is connected to the female connecting plug (3) on an adjacent mounting bracket (1), and the female connecting plug (3) is connected to the male connecting plug (2) on an adjacent mounting bracket (1); The male connecting plug (2) comprises a male plug base (21) and a docking pin (22), the male plug base (21) is provided with a docking protrusion (23) extending in the vertical direction, the base end of the docking protrusion (23) is fixedly connected to the male plug base (21), the tail end of the docking protrusion (23) is inserted into a groove (32) as a hanging part, and the docking pin (22) is connected to the docking protrusion (23) in the vertical direction and penetrates through the docking protrusion (23); The female connecting plug (3) comprises a docking block (31), a groove (32) is arranged on one side of the docking block (31) facing the mounting bracket (1) so that the docking protrusion (23) can be hung on the groove (32); a docking hole (33) corresponding to the docking pin (22) is further provided on the docking block (31) so that the docking pin (22) can be inserted into the docking hole (33).

2. The relay device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further comprises a delivery assembly (4) connected to the mounting bracket (1), the delivery assembly (4) comprises a pin driving member (41) and a movable delivery pin (42), the delivery pin (42) is drivingly connected to the pin driving member (41) to drive the delivery pin (42) to be inserted into a pin hole (511) on the relay antenna (5), or to drive the delivery pin (42) to withdraw from the pin hole (511).

3. The relay device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The delivery assembly (4) further comprises a guide seat (43) arranged on the mounting bracket (1), the delivery pin (42) is movably inserted into the guide seat (43), the first end of the delivery pin (42) extends out from one end of the guide seat (43), and the second end of the delivery pin (42) is drivingly connected to the pin driving member (41).

4. The relay device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The delivery assembly (4) further comprises a connecting rod (44), the connecting rod (44) is connected to the pin driving member (41), and one end of the connecting rod (44) is hinged to the delivery pin (42).

5. The relay device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the delivery pins (42) is at least two, and each of the delivery pins (42) is respectively arranged at both ends of the connecting rod (44).

6. The relay device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further comprises a support structure (53) arranged on the main body (51), and the support structure (53) is used to support the main body (51) so that the antenna (52) on the main body (51) stands upright upward.

7. The relay device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support structure (53) includes a telescopic driving member (531), legs (532), and leg linkages (533). The fixed end of the telescopic driving member (531) is connected to the main body (51), and the movable end of the telescopic driving member (531) is hinged to the legs (532). The number of the legs (532) is at least two, and each of the legs (532) is respectively disposed on both sides of the telescopic driving member (531). One end of the leg linkage (533) is hinged to the main body (51), and the other end of the leg linkage (533) is hinged to the legs (532). The telescopic driving member (531) is configured to drive the legs (532) to open or close.

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