Locking element and antenna

By combining the locking base and the limiting mechanism, the antenna can be quickly and automatically locked, solving the problem of long installation time in the existing technology, improving the convenience of installation and signal stability, and enhancing the durability and safety of the equipment.

CN120834409APending Publication Date: 2025-10-24CHINA YANGTZE POWER
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Application Number
CN202511119368.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2025-10-24

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Technical Problem

The existing antenna locking method requires manual adjustment, which results in long installation time and makes it impossible to achieve quick clamping.

Method used

It adopts a combination design of locking base, locking mechanism and limit mechanism, and uses the cooperation of locking plate, positioning bar and spring to achieve automatic locking and stable installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation convenience and firmness of the antenna, ensures the stability of signal transmission, and enhances the durability and safety of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention provides a locking element and an antenna, and the locking element comprises a locking base which is provided with a locking groove and an inclined limiting groove in the middle; the locking mechanism comprises a locking piece which is circumferentially and obliquely arranged on the limiting groove, a first positioning strip is arranged on the inner side of the locking piece in the horizontal direction, and a second positioning strip is arranged on the outer side of the locking piece in the vertical direction; the limiting mechanisms are arranged on the second positioning strips, the two ends of the limiting mechanisms are movably arranged in the limiting grooves, and the limiting mechanisms are used for rebounding the locking pieces; and the connecting piece is used for abutting against the locking sheet and is clamped in the locking groove. According to the invention, the installation convenience and firmness are improved; stable signal transmission between the communication main body and the external equipment is ensured, and the signal stability in the communication process is effectively improved; the card sleeve can effectively protect the communication end in a non-use state or operation, prevents external physical damage or environmental influence, and enhances the durability and safety of the equipment.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of satellite antenna locking, in particular to a locking element and an antenna. BACKGROUND

[0002] Antenna designs are used to receive satellite signals in an indoor environment, possibly to overcome the shielding effect of buildings on the signals. It can use technology similar to GNSS signal repeaters, capturing satellite signals through an outdoor antenna, then transmitting the signals through a cable to an indoor repeater or amplifier, and then broadcasting by an indoor antenna or directly connecting to the device that needs the signal. The locking element can be a screw, clamp or other form of fixing device, which can ensure that the antenna will not move when facing wind or other external forces, so as to maintain the best signal receiving direction and quality.

[0003] The locking of the antenna in the related art generally adopts two forms, one is a bolt and a nut, which is the most common locking method, by rotating the bolt through two parts to be connected, and fixed with the nut. In order to prevent loosening, locking washers are usually used or anti-loosening glue is applied on the threads, and the other is a clamp, which can tightly wrap the antenna rod or other structural members, and the clamp is fixed in place by tightening the screw or bolt to apply pressure.

[0004] But both ways have obvious defects, the clamping of the bolt and nut and the clamp need to be adjusted by human, which wastes installation time and cannot achieve the purpose of quick clamping. SUMMARY

[0005] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a locking element and an antenna, which solves the problem of quick locking of the antenna.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present application is: a locking element and an antenna, comprising: A locking base, which is provided with a locking groove and an inclined limiting groove in the middle; A locking mechanism, which comprises a locking piece that is circumferentially and obliquely arranged on the limiting groove, a first positioning strip arranged horizontally on the inner side of the locking piece, and a second positioning strip arranged vertically on the outer side of the locking piece; A limiting mechanism, which is arranged on each second positioning strip and movably arranged at both ends of the limiting mechanism in the limiting groove, and the limiting mechanism is used to rebound the locking piece; A connecting piece, which is used to resist the locking piece and is clamped in the locking groove.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment, the locking groove and the limiting groove are arranged in sequence, the upper end of the locking piece is movably arranged on the limiting groove through the limiting mechanism, and the lower end of the locking piece is suspended in the locking groove.

[0008] In the preferred solution, the locking mechanism further comprises a first positioning ball arranged on each locking piece, and the first positioning balls are arranged at the bottom of the second positioning strip.

[0009] In the preferred solution, the limiting mechanism comprises a spring movably arranged in the inner cavity of the fixed cylinder, and a fixed block fixedly connected at both ends of the spring, and the side wall of the fixed cylinder is fixed on the second positioning strip.

[0010] In the preferred solution, the locking groove is circumferentially provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves, and the junction of the limiting groove and the locking groove is circumferentially provided with a guide groove.

[0011] In the preferred solution, the guide groove is provided with a connecting groove at both ends, and the connecting groove is used for fixedly connecting the fixed block, and the second positioning strip is placed in the guide groove.

[0012] In the preferred solution, the inner side of each locking piece is further provided with a second positioning groove, and the first positioning ball is used for cooperating with the first positioning groove when the locking piece is held downward.

[0013] In the preferred solution, the bottom surface of the locking base is provided with a plurality of connecting electrodes at intervals, and the connecting electrodes are each provided with a clamping groove.

[0014] In the preferred solution, the connecting piece comprises an upper fixed column and a lower fixed column arranged at both ends of the hexagonal nut, the upper fixed column is threadedly connected with a communication main body, the lower fixed column is circumferentially provided with a plurality of second positioning balls on the side away from the hexagonal nut, and the lower fixed column is further provided with a positioning groove ring.

[0015] The locking element fixedly covers the antenna, comprising the following steps: The communication main body comprises a communication end and an annular groove arranged on two surfaces, and a circular hole arranged in the interior, the communication end is clamped in the clamping sleeve, the upper fixed column is threadedly connected with the circular hole, and the communication main body is pressed downward by the lower fixed column to hold the locking piece and clamp the locking groove; The second positioning ball arranged on the lower fixed column holds the second positioning groove; The first positioning strip arranged on the locking piece clamps the positioning groove ring, and the first positioning ball clamps the first groove, so as to realize the downward overturning clamping of the locking piece on the locking groove.

[0016] The locking element and the antenna have the following advantages: 1. The lower end of the communication main body is threadedly connected with the upper fixed column of the connecting piece, the lower fixed column of the connecting piece is inserted into the six locking pieces, and the positioning ball at the lower end of the locking piece is clamped with the six positioning holes in the side wall of the locking groove, so as to realize the stable installation of the communication main body and improve the installation convenience and firmness; 2. The connecting electrode can be electrically connected with the external communication base, so as to ensure the stable signal transmission between the communication main body and the external equipment, and effectively improve the signal stability in the communication process; 3. The card holder can effectively protect the communication terminal when not in use or in operation, preventing external physical damage or environmental impact, and enhancing the durability and safety of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples: Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention as a whole; Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the locking base of the present invention; Figure 3 This invention Figure 2 The structural diagram of A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a diagram of the installation structure of the locking base and the locking mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the locking mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the limiting mechanism of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the communication main body and connector of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Locking base; 11. Locking groove; 111. First positioning groove; 12. Limiting groove; 121. Guide groove; 1211. Connecting groove; 3. Connecting electrode; 30. Card slot; 4. Locking mechanism; 41. Locking plate; 410. Second positioning groove; 42. First positioning strip; 43. Second positioning strip; 44. First positioning ball; 5. Limiting mechanism; 51. Fixing cylinder; 52. Spring; 53. Fixing block; 6. Communication body; 61. Communication terminal; 62. Round hole; 63. Annular groove; 7. Connecting piece; 71. Hexagonal nut; 72. Upper fixing column; 73. Lower fixing column; 731. Second positioning ball; 732. Positioning groove ring; 8. Adapter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Example 1 like Figures 1-7As shown, a locking element and an antenna, a locking groove 11 and a limiting groove 12 are processed in the middle of the locking base 1, the limiting groove 12 is obliquely arranged in the middle of the locking base 1, a plurality of connecting electrodes 3 are circumferentially and spaced connected at the bottom of the locking base 1, a clamping groove 30 is processed on each connecting electrode 3, and the connecting electrode 3 is connected with the power supply through the clamping groove 30. The locking piece 41 in the locking mechanism 4 is circumferentially and obliquely arranged on the limiting groove 12, a plurality of locking pieces 41 form a ring, so that the horizontal direction of the inner side of each locking piece 41 is provided with a first positioning strip 42, and the vertical direction of the outer side of the locking piece 41 is provided with a second positioning strip 43. The side surface of the limiting mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the second positioning strip 43, and the two ends of the limiting mechanism 5 are movably arranged in the limiting groove 12, and the limiting mechanism 5 is used for rebounding the locking piece 41, and the connecting piece 7 is used for resisting the locking piece 41 and clamping in the locking groove 11. In addition, a plurality of groups of connecting electrodes 3 are equidistantly arranged on the bottom of the locking base 1 along the circumference, and a clamping groove 30 is arranged on each connecting electrode 3, which is used for realizing quick plug-in with an external power supply or signal base, completing power supply introduction and signal transmission, and improving the electrical connection stability and maintenance convenience of the antenna system.

[0020] The locking base 1 comprises the locking groove 11 and the limiting groove 12, the locking groove 11 and the limiting groove 12 are connected and arranged at the same center, the side wall of the locking groove 11 is circumferentially provided with a circular first positioning groove 111, the first positioning groove 111 is used for positioning the locking piece 41, the connecting part of the limiting groove 12 and the locking groove 11 is circumferentially provided with a plurality of guide grooves 121, which are used for guiding and limiting the movement path of the second positioning strip 43, and together constitute the spatial positioning structure of the locking piece 41, which prevents the locking piece 41 from deviating or rotating in the working process. The number of the first positioning groove 111 and the guide groove 121 is consistent, and they are both used for limiting the position of the locking piece 41.

[0021] The locking mechanism 4 comprises the locking piece 41, the first positioning strip 42, the second positioning strip 43 and the first positioning ball 44, each locking piece 41 is arc-shaped, and the two sides of the lower end of the locking piece 41 are processed as inclined surfaces to avoid collision when the locking piece 41 is flipped along the guide groove 121, the locking piece 41 is arc-shaped because it can better fit the locking groove 11 and the connecting piece 7, the locking piece 41 is flipped to make each first positioning strip 42 connected and form a ring, the side wall of the limiting mechanism 5 is fixed on the second positioning strip 43, and the first positioning ball 44 is arranged on the outer side of each locking piece 41 and is spaced at the bottom of the second positioning strip 43. The upper end of the locking piece 41 is movably arranged on the limiting groove 12 through the limiting mechanism 5, and the lower end is suspended in the locking groove 11.

[0022] The limiting mechanism 5 includes a fixing tube 51, a spring 52, and a fixing block 53. The spring 52 is movably mounted within the inner cavity of the fixing tube 51. The side of the fixing tube 51 is fixedly connected to the second fixing bar 43. The two ends of the spring 52 are fixedly connected to the fixing blocks 53. The fixing blocks 53 are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting grooves 1211. When the locking plate 41 is rotated 90 degrees along the limiting mechanism 5, the spring 52 is stretched. When the communication body 6 no longer needs to be locked, the locking plate 41 is rebounded by the spring 52.

[0023] The connector 7 includes a hexagonal nut 71, an upper fixing post 72, and a lower fixing post 73. The upper and lower fixing posts 72 and 73 are located at both ends of the hexagonal nut 71. The upper fixing post 72 is threadedly connected to the communication body 6. The lower fixing post 73 is circumferentially provided with a plurality of second positioning balls 731 on the side away from the hexagonal nut 71. The lower fixing post 73 is also provided with a positioning groove ring 732. The positioning groove ring 732 and the lower fixing post 73 are both used to further lock the communication body 6.

[0024] Example 2 like Figures 5-7 As shown, a locking element and antenna are shown. The communication body 1 includes a communication terminal 61, a circular hole 62, and an annular groove 63. The communication terminal 61 and the annular groove 63 are respectively provided on both surfaces of the communication body 1. The communication terminal 61 is disposed in a clamping sleeve 8. The clamping sleeve 8 effectively protects the communication terminal 61 when not in use or in operation, preventing external physical damage or environmental influences, thereby enhancing the durability and safety of the device. Multiple annular grooves 63 are provided at equal intervals and can be used to prevent slipping. The communication body 1 is internally provided with a circular hole 62, and an upper fixing column 72 is threadedly connected to the circular hole 62. When the communication body 6 presses down to press against the locking plate 41 through the lower fixed column 73, the lower end of the locking plate 41 is clamped in the locking groove 11, and at this time the second positioning ball 731 provided on the lower fixed column 73 is clamped against the second positioning groove 410, the first positioning bar 42 provided on the locking plate 41 is clamped into the positioning groove ring 732, and the first positioning ball 44 is clamped into the first fixed groove 111, so as to realize that the locking plate 41 is clamped into the locking groove 11 when it is flipped downward.

[0025] Example 3 like Figures 3-6 As shown, a locking element and antenna are shown. The first positioning ball 44 on the outer side of the locking plate 41 is designed as a magnetic semi-circular sphere, and the first positioning groove 111 in the locking groove 11 is also designed as a magnetic groove. The lower end of the inner side of the locking plate 41 is designed as a smooth surface. When the second positioning ball 731 on the lower fixing post 73 abuts the locking plate 41 and pushes it downward, the second positioning ball 731 and the lower end of the locking plate 41 generate friction, which can more firmly hold the locking plate 41 in the locking groove 11. The magnetic first positioning ball 44 can be tightly attached to the first positioning groove 111.

[0026] The implementation principle is that the locking groove 11 and the limiting groove 12 are connected and arranged on the locking base 1, the limiting groove 12 is obliquely arranged above the locking groove 11, the guide groove 121 arranged in the limiting groove 12 is used for connecting the limiting mechanism 5, and the spring 52 in the limiting mechanism 5 can rebound the locking piece 41. The locking piece 41 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 12 through the limiting mechanism 5, when the communication body 6 is pressed downward through the connecting piece 7 and abuts against the locking piece 41, the locking piece 41 is turned to 90 degrees with the limiting mechanism 5, the outer side of the plurality of locking pieces 41 abuts against the locking groove 11, and the lower fixed column 73 in the connecting piece 7 is clamped by the plurality of locking pieces 41.

[0027] The above-described embodiments are only preferred technical solutions of the present application, and should not be regarded as limitations of the present application. The protection scope of the present application should be the technical solutions recited in the claims, including equivalent replacement solutions of the technical features recited in the claims. That is, equivalent replacement improvements within this range are also within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A locking element, characterized in that The utility model relates to a locking element fixed antenna, comprising the following steps: A locking base (1) is provided with a locking groove (11) and an inclined limiting groove (12) in the middle; A locking mechanism (4) is provided with a locking piece (41) inclined in the circumferential direction on the limiting groove (12), a first positioning strip (42) on the inner side of the locking piece (41), and a second positioning strip (43) on the outer side of the locking piece (41); A limiting mechanism (5) is provided on each second positioning strip (43), and both ends of the limiting mechanism (5) are movably arranged in the limiting groove (12), and the limiting mechanism (5) is used for rebounding the locking piece (41); A connecting piece (7) is used for resisting the locking piece (41) and is clamped in the locking groove (11).

2. A locking element according to claim 1, characterised in that The locking groove (11) and the limiting groove (12) are arranged in connection, the upper end of the locking piece (41) is movably arranged on the limiting groove (12) through the limiting mechanism (5), and the lower end is suspended in the locking groove (11).

3. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking mechanism (4) further comprises a first positioning ball (44) arranged on each locking piece (41), and the first positioning ball (44) is spaced apart from the bottom of the second positioning strip (43).

4. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) comprises a spring (52) movably arranged in the inner cavity of a fixed cylinder (51), and a fixed block (53) fixedly connected at both ends of the spring (52), and the side wall of the fixed cylinder (51) is fixed on the second positioning strip (43).

5. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking groove (11) is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves (111) in the circumferential direction, and the connecting part of the limiting groove (12) and the locking groove (11) is provided with a guide groove (121) in the circumferential direction.

6. A locking element according to claim 5, characterised in that The guide groove (121) is provided with a connecting groove (1211), and both ends of the connecting groove (1211) are used for fixedly connecting the fixed block (53), and the second positioning strip (43) is placed in the guide groove (121).

7. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that The inner side of each locking piece (41) is further provided with a second positioning groove (410), and the first positioning ball (44) is used for cooperating with the first positioning groove (111) when the locking piece (41) is resisted downward.

8. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of connecting electrodes (3) are arranged on the bottom surface of the locking base (1) in the circumferential direction, and each connecting electrode (3) is provided with a clamping groove (30).

9. A locking element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece (7) comprises an upper fixed column (72) and a lower fixed column (73) arranged at both ends of a hexagonal nut (71), the upper fixed column (72) is threadedly connected with a communication main body (6), the lower fixed column (73) is provided with a plurality of second positioning balls (731) on the side away from the hexagonal nut (71) in the circumferential direction, and the lower fixed column (73) is further provided with a positioning groove ring (732).

10. An antenna, characterized by The utility model relates to a locking element fixed antenna, comprising the following steps: A communication main body (6) is provided with a communication end (61) and an annular groove (63) arranged on two surfaces, a circular hole (62) arranged in the interior, the communication end (61) is clamped in the sleeve (8), the upper fixed column (72) is threadedly connected with the circular hole (62), and the communication main body (6) is pressed downward through the lower fixed column (73) to resist the locking piece (41) and clamp the locking groove (11); The second positioning ball (731) provided on the lower fixed column (73) is resisted in the second positioning groove (410). The locking sheet (41) is provided with a first positioning strip (42) clamped with a positioning groove ring (732), a first positioning ball (44) is clamped with a first groove (111), so as to realize the downward overturning clamping of the locking sheet (41) to the locking groove (11).