Transparent base station antenna phase shifter

Abstract

The invention discloses a transparent base station antenna phase shifter which comprises a machine shell, the machine shell is provided with a cavity, a grounding layer and a circuit board, the grounding layer comprises a metal grid structure and covers the surface of the machine shell, the circuit board is arranged in the cavity and comprises a bottom plate and a transmission line, the transmission line is arranged on the bottom plate, the machine shell is provided with a first hole and a second hole, and the first hole is communicated with the second hole. The input end of the transmission line is arranged at the first hole part, the output end of the transmission line is arranged at the second hole part, the line medium is arranged on the bottom plate and is connected with the transmission line, the connecting strip is arranged on the bottom plate and is connected with the line medium, and the end part of the connecting strip extends out of the shell; the grounding layer of the metal grid structure is adopted to wrap the periphery of the machine shell, meanwhile, the circuit board and the circuit medium are installed in the cavity in the machine shell, the structure is compact, light transmission is good, and the whole device is lighter and smaller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication equipment technology, and more specifically to a transparent base station antenna phase shifter. Background Technology

[0002] A phase shifter is a device that adjusts the phase of a radio signal. By transmitting the radio frequency signal through a medium, a phase shift can be introduced into the signal. A phase shifter is a device that uses this principle to change the phase of a radio frequency signal. With the integration of more and more frequency bands and functional modules (such as phase shifters, filters, coaxial cables, and radiating element arrays) into base station antennas, the installation and / or operating space within the antenna is becoming increasingly limited. This severely restricts the design size of some radio frequency devices, such as phase shifters or filters. At the same time, with the development of the times and the increasing awareness of green environmental protection, the demand for aesthetically pleasing and concealed antennas is gradually increasing. Aesthetically pleasing and concealed antenna technologies can reduce people's fear of electromagnetic radiation and blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment. However, traditional phase shifters still need improvement in terms of structure and aesthetics. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of this application is to provide a transparent base station antenna phase shifter, thereby effectively solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: This application provides a transparent base station antenna phase shifter, comprising: The housing has a cavity. A grounding layer, comprising a metal mesh structure, covers the surface of the housing. A circuit board is disposed within the cavity. The circuit board includes a base plate and transmission lines. The transmission lines are disposed on the base plate. A first hole and a second hole are provided on the housing. The input end of the transmission line is disposed in the first hole, and the output end of the transmission line is disposed in the second hole. A line medium, which is disposed on the base plate and connected to the transmission line. A connecting strip is disposed on the base plate and connected to the circuit medium, and the end of the connecting strip extends to the outside of the housing.

[0005] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part in the cavity, and the groove includes a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part, which are respectively snapped onto both sides of the base plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the transmission line includes a main line, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch are simultaneously connected to the main line. The output terminal includes a first output terminal, a second output terminal, a third output terminal, and a fourth output terminal. The input terminal is disposed on the main line, the first output terminal is disposed on the first branch, the second output terminal is disposed on the second branch, the third output terminal is disposed on the third branch, and the fourth output terminal is disposed on the fourth branch.

[0007] Furthermore, the second hole opened on the housing includes four holes that are respectively provided and arranged side by side with the first branch, the second branch, the third branch and the fourth branch.

[0008] Furthermore, welding tabs are provided around the outer surface of the first hole on the housing.

[0009] Furthermore, the line medium includes a first medium, a second medium, a third medium, and a fourth medium, wherein the first medium is connected to the first branch, the second medium is connected to the second branch, the third medium is connected to the third branch, and the fourth medium is connected to the fourth branch.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting strip is simultaneously connected to the first medium, the second medium, the third medium, and the fourth medium.

[0011] Beneficial effects This application provides a transparent base station antenna phase shifter, which uses a grounding layer with a metal mesh structure wrapped around the outer casing. At the same time, the circuit board and circuit medium are installed in the internal cavity of the casing. The structure is compact and has good light transmission, making the overall equipment lighter and smaller. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The accompanying drawings are provided to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this disclosure to explain the technical solutions of this disclosure and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this disclosure. The shapes and sizes of the components in the drawings do not reflect actual proportions and are only intended to illustrate the content of this application.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a phase shifter provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the phase shifter housing structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 .

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the phase shifter housing structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 .

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a phase shifter circuit board structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] In the above attached figures, 1. Housing; 2. Cavity; 3. Grounding layer; 4. Snap-fit ​​part; 41. First snap-fit ​​part; 42. Second snap-fit ​​part; 5. Circuit board; 51. Base plate; 52. Transmission line; 520. Main line; 521. First branch; 522. Second branch; 523. Third branch; 524. Fourth branch; A. Input terminal; B1. First output terminal; B2. Second output terminal; B3. Third output terminal; B4. Fourth output terminal; 6. First hole; 7. Second hole; 81. First medium; 82. Second medium; 83. Third medium; 84. Fourth medium; 9. Connecting strip. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The above-described solution will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. The implementation conditions used in the embodiments may be further adjusted according to the conditions of specific manufacturers, and the implementation conditions not specified are generally those in routine experiments.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the element or object listed following the word and its equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. In this document, "electrical connection" includes the situation where constituent elements are connected together by an element having some electrical function. There is no particular limitation on the "electrically functioning element," as long as it enables the transmission and reception of electrical signals between the connected constituent elements. An "electrically functioning element" can be, for example, an electrode or wiring, a switching element such as a transistor, or other functional elements such as a resistor, inductor, or capacitor. "Up," "down," "left," and "right" are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0020] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0021] Example One embodiment of this application provides a transparent base station antenna phase shifter, including: The housing 1 is made of materials with good light transmittance such as polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, transparent nylon, glass, and graphene, with a light transmittance of nearly 90%. The housing 1 has a cavity 2, which is semi-closed and has openings on both sides. The cavity 2 is used to install the circuit board 5 and the circuit medium.

[0022] Grounding layer 3 includes a metal mesh structure. The metal mesh structure of grounding layer 3 is arranged in a horizontal and vertical direction and is bonded to the outer surface of cavity 2. It is connected to the ground layer of vibrator circuit board 5 above. The metal mesh structure can make the overall equipment lighter and improve the light transmittance of the equipment. Grounding layer 3 covers the surface of housing 1 and wraps the entire housing 1.

[0023] The circuit board 5 is disposed inside the cavity 2. The housing 1 located inside the cavity 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 4. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part is a groove formed between two clamping plates for snapping the circuit board. The snap-fit ​​part 4 includes a first snap-fit ​​part 41 and a second snap-fit ​​part 42. The first snap-fit ​​part 41 and the second snap-fit ​​part 42 are respectively snapped on both sides of the base plate 51, thereby fixing the circuit board 5 inside the cavity 2 of the housing 1.

[0024] The circuit board 5 includes a base plate 51 and transmission lines 52. The base plate 51 is made of materials with good light transmittance, such as polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, transparent nylon, glass, and graphene, with a light transmittance of nearly 90%. It has perforated sections. The transmission line 52 is mounted on the base plate 51. The housing 1 has a first hole 6 and a second hole 7. Solder pads are arranged around the outer surface of the housing 1 around the first hole 6. The input end A of the transmission line 52 is located in the first hole 6, and the output end of the transmission line 52 is located in the second hole 7. The transmission line 52 includes a main line 520, a first branch 521, a second branch 522, a third branch 523, and a fourth branch 524. The first branch 521, the second branch 522, and the third branch 523 are all connected to the main line 520. The output end includes a first output end B1, a second output end B2, and a third output end B3. The output terminals B2, B3, and B4 are located on the main line 520. The input terminal A is located on the main line 520. The first output terminal B1 is located on the first branch 521, the second output terminal B2 is located on the second branch 522, the third output terminal B3 is located on the third branch 523, and the fourth output terminal B4 is located on the fourth branch 524. The second hole 7 on the housing 1 includes four holes that are arranged side by side and correspond to the first branch 521, the second branch 522, the third branch 523, and the fourth branch 524 respectively. Each hole corresponds to each branch and is connected to the outside.

[0025] The line medium is set on the base plate 51 and connected to the transmission line 52. The line medium has a plate structure and is made of materials with good light transmittance such as polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, transparent nylon, glass, and graphene. The light transmittance is close to 90%. The line medium includes a first medium 81, a second medium 82, a third medium 83, and a fourth medium 84. The first medium 81 is connected to the first branch 521, the second medium 82 is connected to the second branch 522, the third medium 83 is connected to the third branch 523, and the fourth medium 84 is connected to the fourth branch 524.

[0026] The connecting strip 9 is mounted on the base plate 51 and connected to the circuit medium. The connecting strip 9 is a long strip structure and is made of materials with good light transmittance such as polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, transparent nylon, glass, and graphene. The light transmittance is close to 90%. The connecting strip 9 is connected to the first medium 81, the second medium 82, the third medium 83, and the fourth medium 84. The end of the connecting strip 9 extends to the outside of the housing 1, and the part extending outside the housing 1 is connected to the base station antenna electrical adjustment and can be moved as a whole.

[0027] This application uses a grounding layer 3 with a metal mesh structure to wrap around the outer perimeter of the housing 1. At the same time, the housing 1 has an internal cavity 2 to install the circuit board 5 and the circuit medium. The structure is compact. The housing 1, the circuit base plate 51, the medium plate and the connecting strip 9 are all made of materials with good light transmittance and light weight, making the overall equipment lighter and smaller.

[0028] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this application, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this application and implement it accordingly. They should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A transparent base station antenna phase shifter, characterized in that: include: The housing has a cavity. A grounding layer, comprising a metal mesh structure, covers the surface of the housing. A circuit board is disposed within the cavity. The circuit board includes a base plate and transmission lines. The transmission lines are disposed on the base plate. A first hole and a second hole are provided on the housing. The input end of the transmission line is disposed in the first hole, and the output end of the transmission line is disposed in the second hole. A line medium, which is disposed on the base plate and connected to the transmission line. A connecting strip is disposed on the base plate and connected to the circuit medium, and the end of the connecting strip extends to the outside of the housing.

2. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part in the part located inside the cavity. The groove includes a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part, which are respectively snapped onto both sides of the base plate.

3. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission line includes a main line, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch are all connected to the main line. The output terminal includes a first output terminal, a second output terminal, a third output terminal, and a fourth output terminal. The input terminal is located on the main line, the first output terminal is located on the first branch, the second output terminal is located on the second branch, the third output terminal is located on the third branch, and the fourth output terminal is located on the fourth branch.

4. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second hole on the casing includes four holes that are respectively provided and arranged side by side with the first branch, the second branch, the third branch and the fourth branch.

5. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Welding tabs are provided around the outer surface of the housing located around the first hole.

6. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The line medium includes a first medium, a second medium, a third medium, and a fourth medium. The first medium is connected to the first branch, the second medium is connected to the second branch, the third medium is connected to the third branch, and the fourth medium is connected to the fourth branch.

7. The transparent base station antenna phase shifter as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting strip is simultaneously connected to the first medium, the second medium, the third medium, and the fourth medium.

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