Automobile radio antenna structure

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of car radio antenna structure, it includes shell, car active radio antenna, drive mechanism and control unit.Shell is used to combine to vehicle;Car active radio antenna is in telescopic way active in the end of the shell;Drive mechanism is arranged in shell and is connected car active radio antenna;Control unit is signal connected to drive mechanism and the car radio of vehicle.Borrowing this, when vehicle starts, is extinguished, or car radio is opened, is closed, can be received relevant opening control signal or closing control signal by control unit, to start drive mechanism and drive car active radio antenna in shell to extend or retract, then car active radio antenna is extended or retracted according to use requirement, to reach better use convenience and radio effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention provides a car radio antenna structure, particularly a car radio antenna structure that achieves better ease of use and reception performance. Background Technology

[0002] Typical car active radio antennas are usually designed as fixed or manual structures, which means that the car active radio antenna is normally placed on the top of the vehicle. Because fixed ones cannot be retracted, or manual ones require manual adjustment, the convenience of use is relatively small, which in turn affects the reception effect.

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to actively disclose how to invent a car radio antenna structure that achieves better ease of use and reception performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the inventor felt that it was not perfect, so he devoted his mind to research and overcoming it, and developed a car radio antenna structure, in order to extend or retract the car active radio antenna according to the needs of use, so as to achieve better ease of use and sound reception effect.

[0005] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a vehicle radio antenna structure, comprising: a housing, a vehicle active radio antenna, a drive mechanism, and a control unit. The housing is for assembly into a vehicle; the vehicle active radio antenna is movably disposed at one end of the housing in a telescopic manner; the drive mechanism is disposed within the housing and connected to the vehicle active radio antenna; the control unit is signal-connected to the vehicle active radio antenna, the drive mechanism, and the vehicle's car radio.

[0006] In the above-mentioned car radio antenna structure, the housing includes an upper cover, a lower cover and a through-hole. The upper cover and the lower cover are connected to each other. The through-hole is located at one end of the housing. The car active radio antenna is movably located in the through-hole in a telescopic manner. The car active radio antenna and the driving mechanism are located on the lower cover and are closed by the upper cover.

[0007] In the above-mentioned car radio antenna structure, the through part is provided with a connector, a fixing member and at least one washer. The connector is located at one end of the housing, the fixing member is connected to the connector, and the washer is located between the connector and the fixing member.

[0008] In the aforementioned car radio antenna structure, the driving mechanism includes an actuation unit, a transmission unit, a movable connecting seat, a first switch, and a second switch. The actuation unit is located at the other end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit. The transmission unit is connected to the actuation unit. The movable connecting seat is movably located on the transmission unit and is connected to the car active radio antenna, causing the car active radio antenna and the transmission unit to be misaligned. The first switch is located at one end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit, and the second switch is located at the other end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit.

[0009] In the above-mentioned car radio antenna structure, the actuation unit is a motor, the transmission unit is a screw, and the first switch and the second switch are both touch switches.

[0010] In the aforementioned car radio antenna structure, the control unit includes an electronic control module, an amplifier, a signal connection part, and a power connection part. The car active radio antenna, the drive mechanism, the amplifier, the signal connection part, and the power connection part are signal-connected to the electronic control module, the signal connection part is signal-connected to the car radio, and the power connection part is signal-connected to the vehicle.

[0011] In the above-mentioned car radio antenna structure, the electronic control module, the amplifier, the signal connection part and the power connection part are housed in a housing, or the electronic control module, the amplifier, the signal connection part and the power connection part are integrated into the housing.

[0012] Therefore, the vehicle radio antenna structure of the present invention allows the control unit to receive relevant start-up or stop-down control signals when the vehicle is started or stopped, or when the vehicle radio is turned on or off, so as to activate the drive mechanism to drive the vehicle active radio antenna to extend or retract in the housing. Thus, the vehicle active radio antenna can be extended or retracted according to the usage requirements to achieve better ease of use and sound reception. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0017] Figure Labels

[0018] 1. Shell

[0019] 11. Top Cover

[0020] 12. Bottom Cover

[0021] 13. Penetration Department

[0022] 131 Sockets

[0023] 132 Fastener

[0024] 133 Washer

[0025] 2. Active radio antenna for vehicles

[0026] 3. Drive mechanism

[0027] 31 Actuation Unit

[0028] 32 Transmission Unit

[0029] 33 Movable connector

[0030] 34 First Switch

[0031] 35 Second Switch

[0032] 4 Control Unit

[0033] 41 Electronic control module

[0034] 42 Amplifier

[0035] 43 Signal Connection Section

[0036] 44 Electrical Connection Section

[0037] 45. Outer shell

[0038] 5 vehicles

[0039] 51 Car Radio Detailed Implementation

[0040] To fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a vehicle radio antenna structure, which includes: a housing 1, a vehicle active radio antenna 2, a driving mechanism 3, and a control unit 4.

[0042] The housing 1 is used to be assembled to any position in a vehicle 5.

[0043] The vehicle active radio antenna 2 can be cylindrical, and the vehicle active radio antenna 2 is movably mounted at one end of the housing 1 in a telescopic manner.

[0044] The drive mechanism 3 is located inside the housing 1 and connected to the vehicle active radio antenna 2. The drive mechanism 3 (or the housing 1) can be configured to have a drainage function as required by a related structure (e.g., a drainage hole).

[0045] The control unit 4 is connected to the vehicle active radio antenna 2, the drive mechanism 3 and the vehicle radio 51 of the vehicle 5, wherein the control unit 4 may be configured to be waterproof as required by the relevant structure or coating.

[0046] During assembly, the housing 1 can be attached to any position on the vehicle 5, and the control unit 4 signals to connect the vehicle 5 to its power supply and the car radio 51.

[0047] When in use, for example, when the vehicle 5 is started or the car radio 51 is turned on, the control unit 4 can receive the ignition switch signal (ACC signal) from the vehicle 5 or the power signal from the car radio 51. After the control unit 4 detects the start control signal from the vehicle 5 or the car radio 51, it activates the drive mechanism 3, which drives the active car radio antenna 2 to extend out of the housing 1.

[0048] When the vehicle 5 is turned off or the car radio 51 is turned off, the control unit 4 can receive the engine off signal (ACC signal) from the vehicle 5 or the power disconnect signal from the car radio 51. After the control unit 4 detects the off control signal from the vehicle 5 or the car radio 51, it activates the drive mechanism 3, which causes the active car radio antenna 2 to retract into the housing 1.

[0049] Thus, when the vehicle 5 is started or turned off, or the car radio 51 is turned on or off, the control unit 4 can receive the relevant start-up or stop-down control signals to activate the drive mechanism 3 to extend or retract the car active radio antenna 2 in the housing 1. The car active radio antenna 2 can then be extended or retracted according to usage requirements to achieve better ease of use and reception.

[0050] Based on the above description, the present invention allows the vehicle active radio antenna 2 to be extended or retracted according to usage requirements. For example, when the vehicle 5 is started but the vehicle radio 51 is not turned on, the vehicle active radio antenna 2 can be extended, and when the vehicle 5 is turned off, the vehicle active radio antenna 2 will automatically retract; or when the vehicle 5 is started and the vehicle radio 51 is turned on, the vehicle active radio antenna 2 can be extended, and when the vehicle radio 51 is turned off, the vehicle active radio antenna 2 will automatically retract. In this way, users can choose one of the aforementioned modes for installation according to their usage requirements to achieve better ease of use and reception effect.

[0051] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 includes an upper cover 11, a lower cover 12, and a through portion 13. The upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12 are connected to each other. The through portion 13 is located at one end of the housing 1. The vehicle active radio antenna 2 is movably located in the through portion 13 in a telescopic manner. The vehicle active radio antenna 2 and the drive mechanism 3 are located on the lower cover 12 and are closed by the upper cover 11. The through portion 13 is provided with a sleeve 131, a fixing member 132, and at least one washer 133. The sleeve 131 is located at one end of the housing 1. The fixing member 132 is connected to the sleeve 131. The washer 133 is located between the sleeve 131 and the fixing member 132. In this way, the upper cover 11, the lower cover 12, the socket 131, the fastener 132 and the washer 133 can be used to make the housing 1 have a better structural design, and when it is assembled with the vehicle 5 in the required setting position, at least the vehicle active radio antenna 2 and the drive mechanism 3 can achieve a better waterproof effect.

[0052] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism 3 includes an actuation unit 31, a transmission unit 32, a movable connecting seat 33, a first switch 34, and a second switch 35. The actuation unit 31 is located at the other end of the housing 1 and is signal-connected to the control unit 4. The transmission unit 32 is connected to the actuation unit 31. The movable connecting seat 33 is movably disposed on the transmission unit 32 and is connected to the vehicle active radio antenna 2, thereby causing the vehicle active radio antenna 2 and the transmission unit 32 to be misaligned. The first switch 34 is located at one end inside the housing 1 and is signal-connected to the control unit 4. The second switch 35 is located at the other end inside the housing 1 and is signal-connected to the control unit 4. The actuation unit 31 can be a motor (e.g., a servo motor or a general drive motor), the transmission unit 32 can be a screw, and the first switch 34 and the second switch 35 can be touch switches. Thus, the drive mechanism 3 can achieve better performance.

[0053] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 4 includes an electronic control module 41, an amplifier 42, a signal connection part 43, and a power connection part 44. The vehicle active radio antenna 2, the actuation unit 31, the first switch 34, the second switch 35, the amplifier 42, the signal connection part 43, and the power connection part 44 are signal-connected to the electronic control module 41.

[0054] Based on the above embodiments, during assembly, the housing 1 can be combined to any position of the vehicle 5, and the power connection part 44 of the control unit 4 is connected to the power supply of the vehicle 5, and the signal connection part 43 is connected to the vehicle radio 51. The vehicle active radio antenna 2 is connected to the vehicle radio 51 via the electronic control module 41. The electronic control module 41 can be used for various signal processing control and power adjustment control when the vehicle active radio antenna 2, the actuation unit 31, the first switch 34, the second switch 35, the amplifier 42, the signal connection part 43, and the power connection part 44 are in operation. The amplifier 42 is used to increase the power of the turn-on control signal or turn-off control signal from the vehicle 5 or the vehicle radio 51 (e.g., voltage or current that varies with time).

[0055] When the vehicle 5 is started or the car radio 51 is turned on, the electronic control module 41 of the control unit 4 receives the ignition switch signal (ACC signal) from the vehicle 5 or the power signal from the car radio 51 via the amplifier 42. After detecting the start control signal from the vehicle 5 or the car radio 51, the electronic control module 41 of the control unit 4 activates the actuation unit 31 of the drive mechanism 3. The actuation unit 31 drives the transmission unit 32 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission unit 32 causes the movable connecting seat 33 to move within the transmission unit 32. The mechanism moves linearly towards the first switch 34, causing the movable connector 33 to extend the vehicle active radio antenna 2 out of the housing 1. Once the movable connector 33 contacts the first switch 34, the first switch 34 sends a stop signal to the electronic control module 41. The electronic control module 41 then disconnects the actuation unit 31, preventing it from driving the transmission unit 32 to rotate. This allows the vehicle active radio antenna 2 to extend to a predetermined position within the housing 1, preventing over-extension. Thus, when the vehicle 5 is started or the car radio 51 is turned on, the control unit 4 receives the relevant start control signal to activate the drive mechanism 3, extending the vehicle active radio antenna 2 out of the housing 1. This allows the antenna to be extended as needed, achieving better usability and reception.

[0056] When the vehicle 5 is turned off or the car radio 51 is switched off and the active radio antenna 2 is not in use, the control unit 4 can receive an ignition off signal (ACC signal) from the vehicle 5 or a power disconnect signal from the car radio 51. After the electronic control module 41 of the control unit 4 detects the off control signal from the vehicle 5 or the car radio 51, it activates the actuation unit 31 of the drive mechanism 3. The actuation unit 31 drives the transmission unit 32 to rotate. The rotation of the transmission unit 32 causes the movable connecting seat 33 to move within the transmission unit 3. The actuator moves linearly towards the second switch 35, causing the movable connector 33 to retract the vehicle active radio antenna 2 into the housing 1. Once the movable connector 33 contacts the second switch 35, the second switch 35 sends a stop signal to the electronic control module 41. The electronic control module 41 then disconnects the actuator 31, preventing it from driving the transmission unit 32 to rotate. This allows the vehicle active radio antenna 2 to retract to a predetermined position within the housing 1, preventing excessive retraction. Thus, when the vehicle 5 is turned off or the car radio 51 is switched off, the control unit 4 receives a relevant shutdown control signal to activate the drive mechanism 3, retracting the vehicle active radio antenna 2 into the housing 1 for improved usability.

[0057] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, when in practical application, the electronic control module 41, the amplifier 42, the signal connection part 43, and the power connection part 44 can be separately disposed in a housing 45, or the electronic control module 41, the amplifier 42, the signal connection part 43, and the power connection part 44 can be integrated into the housing 1, without the need for a separate housing 45 to save costs. Thus, the present invention can better meet the needs of practical applications.

[0058] The present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that all variations and substitutions equivalent to these embodiments should be considered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A car radio antenna structure, characterized in that, Include: A housing for assembly into a vehicle; A vehicle-mounted active radio antenna is telescopically mounted at one end of the housing; A drive mechanism is located inside the housing and connected to the vehicle active radio antenna; as well as A control unit whose signals are connected to the vehicle active radio antenna, the drive mechanism and the vehicle radio.

2. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a through-hole. The upper cover and the lower cover are connected to each other. The through-hole is located at one end of the housing. The vehicle active radio antenna is movably located in the through-hole in a telescopic manner. The vehicle active radio antenna and the drive mechanism are located on the lower cover and are closed by the upper cover.

3. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fitting part is provided with a fitting, a fastener and at least one washer. The fitting is located at one end of the housing, the fastener is connected to the fitting, and the washer is located between the fitting and the fastener.

4. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes an actuation unit, a transmission unit, a movable connecting seat, a first switch, and a second switch. The actuation unit is located at the other end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit. The transmission unit is connected to the actuation unit. The movable connecting seat is movably located on the transmission unit and is connected to the vehicle active radio antenna, causing the vehicle active radio antenna and the transmission unit to be misaligned. The first switch is located at one end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit, and the second switch is located at the other end of the housing and is signal-connected to the control unit.

5. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The actuation unit is a motor, the transmission unit is a screw, and the first switch and the second switch are both touch switches.

6. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit includes an electronic control module, an amplifier, a signal connection part, and a power connection part. The vehicle active radio antenna, the drive mechanism, the amplifier, the signal connection part, and the power connection part are signal-connected to the electronic control module, the signal connection part is signal-connected to the vehicle radio, and the power connection part is signal-connected to the vehicle.

7. The vehicle radio antenna structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The electronic control module, the amplifier, the signal connection part, and the power connection part are disposed in a housing, or the electronic control module, the amplifier, the signal connection part, and the power connection part are integrated into the housing.

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