Lens antenna

Abstract

The utility model relates to a lens antenna, which comprises a first shell and a lens body positioned in the first shell, the second shell is located on one side of the first shell, and the second shell and the first shell are mutually independent; the feed source is located in the second shell and used for emitting electromagnetic waves to the lens body; a fixing bracket; the first shell and the second shell are both detachably connected with the fixing support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a lens antenna. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of various communications services, user data traffic is growing rapidly, placing higher demands on communication system capacity and transmission rates. Antennas, as the front-end equipment of communication systems, primarily transmit and receive electromagnetic signals. To keep pace with the development of communication systems, antennas are constantly evolving and upgrading. Lens antennas designed using geometric optics are widely used in mobile communications, satellite communications, and high-speed scanning systems.

[0003] The current lens antenna has the problem of being complicated to assemble and disassemble. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and proposes a lens antenna.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a lens antenna, comprising:

[0006] a first shell, and a lens body located in the first shell;

[0007] a second shell, the second shell being located on one side of the first shell and being independent of the first shell;

[0008] a feed source, located in the second shell and configured to emit electromagnetic waves toward the lens;

[0009] A fixing bracket; wherein the first shell and the second shell are both detachably connected to the fixing bracket.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket comprises:

[0011] a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the first shell, and a first end of the first connecting portion and a first end of the second connecting portion are both detachably connected to the first shell;

[0012] a third connecting portion, wherein both ends of the third connecting portion are fixedly connected to the second end of the first connecting portion and the second end of the second connecting portion respectively;

[0013] The lens antenna further includes a first fixing member, and the third connecting portion and the second shell are both detachably connected to the first fixing member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lens antenna further comprises:

[0015] an annular frame, the annular frame is arranged around the second shell and is detachably connected to the fixed bracket;

[0016] The second fixing member is arranged on two opposite sides of the second shell and is detachably connected to the second shell and the annular frame.

[0017] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket includes: a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion, wherein the first end of the first connecting portion and the first end of the second connecting portion are both connected to the first shell; and the two ends of the third connecting portion are respectively connected to the second end of the first connecting portion and the second end of the second connecting portion;

[0018] The lens antenna further includes: a third fixing member and a fourth fixing member pressed on the annular frame, two ends of the third fixing member are detachably connected to the first connecting portion, and two ends of the fourth fixing member are detachably connected to the second connecting portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket includes: a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion, wherein the first end of the first connecting portion and the first end of the second connecting portion are both connected to the first shell; and the two ends of the third connecting portion are respectively connected to the second end of the first connecting portion and the second end of the second connecting portion;

[0020] The lens antenna further includes a fixing beam, which is cross-arranged and connected to the third connecting portion, and the second shell is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

[0021] In some embodiments, the third connecting portion is located between the second shell and the fixing beam; the lens antenna further includes at least two fixing components located on opposite sides of the third connecting portion, each of the fixing components including:

[0022] a support member, the support member being supported between the second shell and the fixing beam and connected to the second shell;

[0023] A fifth fixing member is pressed onto the fixing beam, and two ends of the fifth fixing member are detachably connected to the supporting member.

[0024] In some embodiments, the lens antenna further includes a sixth fixing member, wherein the sixth fixing member includes:

[0025] a first fixing portion, the first fixing portion being supported between the fixing beam and the second shell and being detachably connected to the second shell;

[0026] second fixing portions, the second fixing portions being located on opposite sides of the first fixing portion and being detachably connected to the fixing beam;

[0027] Wherein, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are an integrated structure.

[0028] In some embodiments, the lens antenna further includes: a seventh fixing member, and both ends of the fixing beam are detachably connected to the first shell through the seventh fixing member.

[0029] In some embodiments, the lens is a spherical lens, and the first housing comprises:

[0030] a first half shell portion and a second half shell portion located on a side of the first half shell portion close to the second shell portion, wherein the first half shell portion and the second half shell portion enclose a spherical accommodation space;

[0031] A first flange portion and a second flange portion connected, wherein the first flange portion is located at an edge of the first half shell portion close to the second half shell portion and is an integral structure with the first half shell portion; the second flange portion is located at an edge of the second half shell portion close to the first half shell portion and is an integral structure with the second half shell portion;

[0032] The seventh fixing member includes:

[0033] a first arc-shaped portion, wherein at least one of the first flange portion and the second flange portion is detachably connected to the first arc-shaped portion;

[0034] A first straight portion is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

[0035] In some embodiments, the lens antenna further includes an eighth fixing member, wherein the eighth fixing member includes:

[0036] a clamping portion, the clamping portion being clamped on the third connecting portion and connected to the third connecting portion via a fastener;

[0037] A third fixing portion fixedly connected to the clamping portion, the third fixing portion being located on opposite sides of the clamping portion and detachably connected to the fixing beam.

[0038] In some embodiments, the lens body is a spherical lens, and the first shell includes:

[0039] a first half shell portion and a second half shell portion located on a side of the first half shell portion close to the second shell portion, wherein the first half shell portion and the second half shell portion enclose a spherical accommodation space;

[0040] A first flange portion and a second flange portion connected, wherein the first flange portion is located at an edge of the first half shell portion close to the second half shell portion and is an integral structure with the first half shell portion; the second flange portion is located at an edge of the second half shell portion close to the first half shell portion and is an integral structure with the second half shell portion;

[0041] The lens antenna further includes: a ninth fixing member, and at least one of the first flange portion, the second flange portion, and the fixing bracket are all detachably connected to the ninth fixing member.

[0042] In some embodiments, the ninth fixing member comprises:

[0043] a second arc-shaped portion, wherein at least one of the first flange portion and the second flange portion is detachably connected to the second arc-shaped portion;

[0044] A second straight portion is detachably connected to the fixing bracket.

[0045] In some embodiments, the feed source includes: a reflector plate and at least one antenna element arranged on a side of the reflector plate facing the lens, and an average distance from the at least one antenna element to the center of the lens is between 50 mm and 600 mm.

[0046] In some embodiments, the lens antenna further includes a first mounting member disposed on the fixing bracket, and the first mounting member is used to connect to a second mounting member on the pole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the present disclosure but do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0048] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 1 of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the second shell and the fixing bracket in Example 1.

[0050] Figure 1C This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the first shell and the fixing bracket in Example 1.

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 2 of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 3A Schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 3 of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 3BThis is a schematic diagram of the connection between the annular frame and the second shell in Example 3.

[0054] Figure 3C This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the ring frame and the fixed bracket in Example 3.

[0055] Figure 4A Schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided for Example 4 of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 4B Schematic diagram of the connection between the fixed beam and the second shell in Example 4.

[0057] Figure 5A Schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 5 of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the fixed beam and the fixed bracket in Example 5.

[0059] Figure 5C Schematic diagram of the connection between the fixed beam and the second shell in Example 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present disclosure in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0061] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0062] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should have the usual meanings understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in the present disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like 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.

[0063] As used herein, "parallel" and "perpendicular" include the conditions described and conditions similar to the conditions described, and the range of the similar conditions is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, a deviation within 5°.

[0064] Exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to cross-sectional and / or plan views that are idealized exemplary drawings. In the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions are exaggerated for clarity. Therefore, variations in shape relative to the drawings due to, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances are contemplated. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limited to the shapes of the regions shown herein, but rather include deviations in shape due to, for example, manufacturing. Therefore, the regions shown in the drawings are schematic in nature, and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the actual shape of regions of the device and are not intended to limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments.

[0065] A lens antenna consists of a lens body and a feed. The lens body, such as a Luneburg lens structure, primarily focuses the beam. The feed is located on one side of the lens body and is used to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves. The feed includes antenna structures such as a vibrator, reflector, electronically adjustable components, and a feed network.

[0066] For example, a lens antenna consists of a first housing and a lens within it, as well as a second housing and its internal components, such as a vibrator and phase shifter. The second housing is fixed to the first housing to form a single radome. This results in a larger overall size for the lens antenna and makes installation, transportation, disassembly, and maintenance difficult.

[0067] In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a lens antenna, which includes: a first shell and a lens located in the first shell, and also includes a fixing bracket, a second shell, and a feed source located in the second shell. The second shell is located on one side of the first shell and is independent of the first shell; the feed source is located in the second shell and is used to transmit electromagnetic waves to the lens body or receive electromagnetic waves from the lens body; the first shell and the second shell are both detachably connected to the fixing bracket. By independently arranging the first shell and the second shell, the embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the overall volume of the lens antenna and facilitate installation and disassembly. In addition, the discrete structure also has the advantages of flexible matching and high consistency of antenna oscillators.

[0068] Table 1 shows the gain simulation results for a lens antenna with a separate first and second housing in the disclosed embodiment, while Table 2 shows the gain simulation results for a lens antenna with an integrated first and second housing. As can be seen from Tables 1 and 2, the gain of the lens antenna with a separate structure is 0.5 to 1 dBi higher than that of the integrated lens antenna.

[0069] Table 1

[0070] Frequency (GHz) Gain (dB) 3dB beamwidth (°) 1.71 18.9207 17.8298 1.85 19.3812 15.9139 2.17 20.1169 13.3194 2.37 19.9919 13.0400 2.69 20.1093 11.9791

[0071] Table 2

[0072] Frequency (GHz) Gain (dB) 3dB beamwidth (°) 1.71 18.5625 17.7169 1.85 18.7729 16.2504 2.17 18.5756 15.0577 2.37 18.0871 16.7970 2.69 18.3382 16.1873

[0073] The lens antenna in the present disclosure is introduced below with reference to specific examples.

[0074] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 1 of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. Figure 1A As shown, the lens antenna includes: a first shell 10, a second shell 20, a fixing bracket 30, a lens body (not shown) disposed in the first shell 10, and a feed source disposed in the second shell 20. The second shell 20 and the first shell 10 are independent of each other, and both are detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30.

[0075] like Figure 1A As shown, the fixing bracket 30 can be a U-shaped bracket, which includes a first connecting portion 31, a second connecting portion 32, and a third connecting portion 33. The first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first shell 10, and the first end of the first connecting portion 31 and the first end of the second connecting portion 32 are both detachably connected to the first shell 10. The two ends of the third connecting portion 33 are respectively fixedly connected to the second end of the first connecting portion 31 and the second end of the second connecting portion 32. The first connecting portion 31, the second connecting portion 32, and the third connecting portion 33 can be an integral structure.

[0076] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the second shell and the fixing bracket in Example 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 1B As shown, the lens antenna may further include a first fixing member 61, which is detachably connected to the third connecting portion 33 and the second housing 20. For example, as shown in FIG1 , the first fixing member 61 may include an integrally formed first portion 611 and a second portion 612, wherein the first portion 611 is detachably connected to the second housing 20 via a plurality of fasteners (e.g., screws); the second portion 612 is clamped on the third connecting portion 33 and connected to the third connecting portion 33 via fasteners to ensure a secure connection.

[0077] exist Figure 1AIn the lens antenna shown, the feed source may include a reflector and an antenna element arranged on the reflector. The number of the antenna element may be one, and its distance from the center of the lens body is between 50 mm and 600 mm, for example, between 480 mm and 520 mm, for example, 480 mm or 490 mm or 500 mm or 510 mm or 520 mm.

[0078] Figure 1C This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the first shell and the fixing bracket in Example 1, wherein the lens body is a spherical lens, such as Figure 1C As shown, the first shell 10 includes: a first half shell portion 11, a second half shell portion 12, a first flange portion 13, and a second flange portion 14. The first shell portion 10 and the second shell portion 20 form a spherical accommodating space, and the lens body is located in the spherical accommodating space. The first flange portion 13 is located at the edge of the first shell portion 10 close to the second shell portion 20 and is an integral structure with the first shell portion 10; the second flange portion 14 is located at the edge of the second shell portion 20 close to the first shell portion 10 and is an integral structure with the second shell portion 20. The first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 are arranged opposite to each other and are connected by fasteners such as screws.

[0079] The lens antenna may further include a ninth fixing member 69, to which at least one of the first flange portion 13, the second flange portion 14, and the fixing bracket 30 are detachably connected. For example, the ninth fixing member 69 includes an integrally formed second curved portion 691 and a second straight portion 692. At least one of the first flange portion 13, the second flange portion 14 is detachably connected to the second curved portion 691 via a fastener such as a screw. The second straight portion 692 is detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30 via a fastener such as a screw.

[0080] like Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the lens antenna may further include a first mounting member 41 disposed on the fixing bracket 30. As shown in FIG5 , the first mounting member 41 is configured to connect to a second mounting member 42 on the pole 40. For example, first mounting members 41 may be provided on opposite sides of the second housing 20 to improve the mounting stability of the lens antenna on the pole 40.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a lens antenna provided in Example 2 of the present disclosure. The lens antenna includes: a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a fixing bracket 30, a lens disposed within the first housing 10, a feed source disposed within the second housing 20, and the fixing bracket 30. The second housing 20 is independent of the first housing 10, and both are detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30.

[0082] and Figure 1A The same, Figure 2The fixed bracket 30 in the lens antenna shown is a U-shaped bracket, which includes a first connecting portion 31, a second connecting portion 32, and a third connecting portion 33. The first connecting portion 31, the second connecting portion 32, and the third connecting portion 33 are an integral structure. The lens body is a spherical lens, and the first shell 10 includes: a first half shell 11, a second half shell 12, a first flange portion 13, and a second flange portion 14. The first shell 10 and the second shell 20 form a spherical accommodating space, and the lens body is located in the spherical accommodating space. The first flange portion 13 is located at the edge of the first shell 10 near the second shell 20 and is an integral structure with the first shell 10; the second flange portion 14 is located at the edge of the second shell 20 near the first shell 10 and is an integral structure with the second shell 20. The first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 are arranged opposite each other and are connected by fasteners such as screws. The lens antenna may further include a ninth fixing member 69, to which at least one of the first flange portion 13, the second flange portion 14, and the fixing bracket 30 are detachably connected. For example, the ninth fixing member 69 includes a second curved portion 691 and a second straight portion 692. At least one of the first flange portion 13, the second flange portion 14 is detachably connected to the second curved portion 691 via a fastener such as a screw. The second straight portion 692 is detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30 via a fastener such as a screw.

[0083] and Figure 1A The same, Figure 2 The lens antenna shown further includes a first mounting member 41 disposed on the fixing bracket 30 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0084] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the feed source may include a reflector and an antenna element disposed on the reflector. The number of antenna elements may be two, and the normal phases of the two antenna elements both pass through the center of the lens. The average distance between the two antenna elements and the center of the lens is between 50 mm and 600 mm, for example, between 480 mm and 520 mm, to obtain higher gain. For example, the average distance is 480 mm, 490 mm, 500 mm, 510 mm, or 520 mm.

[0085] exist Figure 2 1 , the feed source is fixed to the third connection portion 33 , that is, the second housing 20 is detachably connected to the third connection portion 33 via the first fixing member 61 , as described above.

[0086] Figure 3AFIG3 is a schematic diagram of a lens antenna provided in Example 3 of the present disclosure. The lens antenna includes: a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a fixing bracket 30, a lens disposed within the first housing 10, and a feed source disposed within the second housing 20. The second housing 20 is independent of the first housing 10, and both are detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30.

[0087] and Figure 1A The same, in Figure 3A In the lens antenna shown, the lens body is a spherical lens, and the first shell 10 includes the above-mentioned first half shell 11, the second half shell 12, a first flange portion 13 formed integrally with the first half shell 11, and a second flange portion 14 formed integrally with the second half shell 12. Figure 3A The fixing bracket 30 in the lens antenna shown is a U-shaped bracket, and the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 of the U-shaped bracket are both detachably connected to at least one of the first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 through the above-mentioned ninth fixing member 69. Figure 3A The lens antenna in the embodiment may also include the first mounting member 41 provided on the fixing bracket 30 , as described above for details.

[0088] exist Figure 3A In FIG, the feed source includes a reflector and an antenna element arranged on the reflector. Figure 3A In this embodiment, there are multiple antenna elements, for example, four. The normals of the two center antenna elements are parallel, and the normals of the two outer antenna elements are oriented toward the center of the lens. Generally, the average distance from the four antenna elements to the center of the lens is between 50 mm and 600 mm, for example, between 380 mm and 420 mm, to achieve higher gain. For example, the average distance is 380 mm, 390 mm, 400 mm, 410 mm, or 420 mm.

[0089] exist Figure 3A In the embodiment, since there are multiple antenna elements and the normal of each antenna element points to the center, the shape of the first shell 10 is not a rectangular parallelepiped, but a bent structure as a whole. Figure 3A As shown, the surface of the second shell 20 facing the first shell 10 includes a first sub-surface S1, a second sub-surface S2, and a third sub-surface S3 connected in sequence; the surface of the second shell 20 facing away from the first shell 10 includes a fourth sub-surface S4, a fifth sub-surface (not shown), a sixth sub-surface S6, a seventh sub-surface S7, and an eighth sub-surface S8 connected in sequence. The first sub-surface S1 and the third sub-surface S3 are both inclined relative to the second sub-surface S2, the fifth sub-surface and the seventh sub-surface are both inclined relative to the sixth sub-surface S6, the extended surfaces of the fourth sub-surface S4 and the fifth sub-surface intersect, and the extended surfaces of the seventh sub-surface S7 and the eighth sub-surface S8 intersect.

[0090] In order to improve the stability of the second housing 20 on the fixing bracket 30, as shown in FIG. Figure 3A As shown, the lens antenna further includes an annular frame 70 disposed around the second housing 20, the annular frame 70 being detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30. Second fixing members 62 are disposed on opposite sides of the second housing 20, the second fixing members 62 being detachably connected to the second housing 20 and the annular frame 70.

[0091] For example, the fifth sub-surface and the seventh sub-surface S7 are both provided with second fixing members 62. Figure 3B As shown, the second fixing member 62 includes a first plate portion 71 detachably connected to the annular frame 70 and a second plate portion 72 detachably connected to the second shell 20. The first plate portion 71 and the second plate portion 72 are an integral structure, and the thickness directions of the two are intersecting.

[0092] like Figure 3C As shown, the lens antenna may further include: a third fixing member 63 and a fourth fixing member (not shown) pressed on the annular frame 70, wherein both ends of the third fixing member 63 are detachably connected to the first connecting portion 31 of the fixing bracket 30 by fasteners such as screws, and both ends of the fourth fixing member are detachably connected to the second connecting portion 32 of the fixing bracket 30 by fasteners such as screws.

[0093] exist Figure 3A When the annular frame 70 is provided in the lens antenna, the above-mentioned first fixing member 61 can also be provided between the second shell 20 and the third connecting portion 33 of the fixing bracket 30 to further improve the fixing stability of the second shell 20; of course, the first fixing member 61 may also be not provided.

[0094] Figure 4A FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a lens antenna provided for Example 4 of the present disclosure. The lens antenna includes: a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a fixing bracket 30, a lens disposed within the first housing 10, and a feed source disposed within the second housing 20. The second housing 20 is independent of the first housing 10, and both are detachably connected to the fixing bracket 30.

[0095] and Figure 3A The same, in Figure 4A In the lens antenna shown, the lens body is a spherical lens. The first housing 10 includes the aforementioned first half-shell portion 11, the second half-shell portion 12, a first flange portion 13 integrally formed with the first half-shell portion 11, and a second flange portion 14 integrally formed with the second half-shell portion 12. The fixing bracket 30 in the lens antenna shown in FIG4 is a U-shaped bracket. The first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 of the U-shaped bracket are both detachably connected to at least one of the first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 via the aforementioned ninth fixing member 69. The lens antenna in FIG4 may also include the aforementioned first mounting member 41.

[0096] exist Figure 4A In this embodiment, the feed includes a reflector and antenna elements mounted on the reflector. There are multiple antenna elements, for example, four. The normals of the two center antenna elements are parallel, while the normals of the two outer antenna elements are oriented toward the center of the lens. Generally, the average distance from the four antenna elements to the center of the lens is between 50 mm and 600 mm, for example, between 380 mm and 420 mm, to achieve higher gain. For example, the average distance is 380 mm, 390 mm, 400 mm, 410 mm, or 420 mm.

[0097] exist Figure 4A In the embodiment, since there are multiple antenna elements and the normal of each antenna element points to the center, the shape of the first shell 10 is not a rectangular parallelepiped, but a bent structure as a whole. Figure 3A The same, in Figure 4A In the figure, the surface of the second shell 20 facing the first shell 10 includes a first sub-surface S1, a second sub-surface S2, and a third sub-surface S3 connected in sequence; the surface of the second shell 20 away from the first shell 10 includes a fourth sub-surface S4, a fifth sub-surface S5, a sixth sub-surface S6, a seventh sub-surface S7, and an eighth sub-surface S8 connected in sequence.

[0098] In order to improve the fixing stability of the second housing 20 on the bracket, Figure 4A As shown, the lens antenna further includes a fixing beam 80 , which is cross-arranged and connected to the third connecting portion 33 , and the second shell 20 is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

[0099] Specifically, if Figure 4A As shown, the lens antenna further includes at least two fixing components for fixing the second shell 20 to the fixing beam 80. The third connecting portion 33 is located between the second shell 20 and the fixing beam 80, and the at least two fixing components are located on opposite sides of the third connecting portion 33. For example, Figure 4B As shown, a fixing assembly is provided between the fixing beam 80 and the fifth sub-surface S5, and between the fixing beam 80 and the seventh sub-surface S7. Each fixing assembly includes: a support member 610 and a fifth fixing member 615. The support member 610 is supported between the second shell 20 and the fixing beam 80, and is connected to the second shell 20. For example, the support member 610 can be connected to the second shell 20 by fasteners such as screws. The fifth fixing member 615 is pressed onto the fixing beam 80, and both ends of the fifth fixing member 615 are detachably connected to the support member 610. For example, the fifth fixing member 615 can be detachably connected to the support member 610 by fasteners such as screws. By setting the fixing assembly and the fixing beam 80, the fixing stability of the second shell 20 on the fixing beam 80 can be ensured, and the assembly and disassembly of the fixing beam 80 and the second shell 20 can be facilitated.

[0100] exist Figure 4A When a fixing beam 80 is provided in the lens antenna, the first fixing member 61 may be provided between the second shell 20 and the third connecting portion 33 of the fixing bracket 30 to further improve the fixing stability of the second shell 20; of course, the first fixing member 61 may not be provided.

[0101] In some embodiments, the fixing beam 80 and the third connection portion 33 of the fixing bracket 30 may be fixedly connected together by welding, or the fixing beam 80 and the third connection portion 33 may be detachably connected by screws or other fasteners.

[0102] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the lens antenna provided in Example 5 of the present disclosure. The lens antenna shown in FIG5 is Figure 4A The lens antennas shown are similar, and only the differences between the two are introduced below.

[0103] In some embodiments, as Figure 5B As shown, the lens antenna may further include an eighth fixing member 68, which includes a clamping portion 681 and a third fixing portion 682 fixedly connected to the clamping portion 681. The clamping portion 681 is clamped onto the third connecting portion 33 and connected to the third connecting portion 33 via a fastener. The third fixing portions 682 are located on opposite sides of the clamping portion 681 and are detachably connected to the fixing beam 80. The provision of the eighth fixing member 68 improves the fixing stability of the fixing beam 80 on the fixing bracket 30 and facilitates assembly and disassembly of the fixing beam 80 from the bracket.

[0104] In some embodiments, as Figure 5C As shown, the lens antenna may also include a sixth fixing member 66, and the sixth fixing member 66 includes: a first fixing portion 661 and a second fixing portion 662 formed as an integral structure, the first fixing portion 661 is supported between the fixed beam 80 and the second shell 20, and both ends are detachably connected to the second shell 20 by fasteners such as screws. The second fixing portion 662 is located on opposite sides of the first fixing portion 661 along its width direction, and is detachably connected to the fixed beam 80 by fasteners such as screws. Among them, the lens antenna includes at least two sixth fixing members 66 respectively located on both sides of the second shell 20, for example, the sixth fixing member 66 is provided between the fixed beam 80 and the fifth sub-surface and between the fixed beam 80 and the seventh sub-surface, so that the second shell 20 can be stably connected to the fixed beam 80. And, with Figure 4B Compared with the fixing assembly in FIG, the structure of the sixth fixing member 66 adopting an integrated structure is simpler, which is conducive to reducing the overall cost.

[0105] In some embodiments, as Figure 5AAs shown, the lens antenna may further include a seventh fixing member 67, and both ends of the fixing beam 80 are detachably connected to the first housing 10 via the seventh fixing member 67. By connecting the ends of the fixing beam 80 and the first flange portion 13 to the first housing 10, the stability of the overall structure of the lens antenna can be improved. In addition, the provision of the seventh fixing member 67 can facilitate assembly and disassembly between the fixing beam 80 and the first housing 10.

[0106] Among them, the first shell 10 includes the above-mentioned first half shell 11, second half shell 12, first flange portion 13 and second flange portion 14, and both ends of the fixed beam 80 are detachably connected to at least one of the first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 through the seventh fixing member 67, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the first shell 10 and the fixed beam 80.

[0107] Among them, the structure of the seventh fixing member 67 can be similar to that of the ninth fixing member 69, which may include: a first arc-shaped portion and a first straight portion, at least one of the first flange portion 13 and the second flange portion 14 is detachably connected to the first arc-shaped portion; the first straight portion 692 is detachably connected to the fixed beam 80.

[0108] As can be seen from the examples above, the lens antenna in the disclosed embodiments utilizes a discrete structure, which reduces its overall size and facilitates assembly, disassembly, and transportation. Furthermore, the discrete design offers flexibility, allowing a single lens design to be used with a variety of feed sources. By replacing the feed source, antenna combinations with 1, 2, 4, or 8 beams can be realized. Furthermore, the feed source size requirements can be further relaxed. Furthermore, the radiation environment around the antenna element is more consistent, which improves beam consistency.

[0109] It is understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments for illustrating the principles of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit and substance of the present disclosure, and such modifications and improvements are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A lens antenna, characterized in that: include: A first shell, and a lens body located in the first shell; A second shell, the second shell is located at one side of the first shell and is independent of the first shell; A feed source, located in the second housing and used for emitting electromagnetic waves to the lens body; A fixing bracket; wherein the first shell and the second shell are both detachably connected to the fixing bracket.

2. The lens antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing bracket comprises: A first connection portion and a second connection portion, wherein the first connection portion and the second connection portion are respectively located at opposite sides of the first shell, and a first end of the first connection portion and a first end of the second connection portion are both detachably connected to the first shell; A third connecting part, two ends of which are respectively fixedly connected to the second end of the first connecting part and the second end of the second connecting part; Wherein, the lens antenna further includes a first fixing member, and the third connecting portion and the second shell are both detachably connected to the first fixing member.

3. The lens antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The lens antenna also includes: an annular frame, the annular frame is arranged around the second shell and is detachably connected to the fixed bracket; The second fixing member is arranged on two opposite sides of the second shell and is detachably connected to the second shell and the annular frame.

4. The lens antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing bracket comprises: a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part, wherein the first end of the first connecting part and the first end of the second connecting part are both connected to the first shell; the two ends of the third connecting part are respectively connected to the second end of the first connecting part and the second end of the second connecting part; The lens antenna further includes: a third fixing member and a fourth fixing member pressed on the annular frame, two ends of the third fixing member are detachably connected to the first connecting portion, and two ends of the fourth fixing member are detachably connected to the second connecting portion.

5. The lens antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fixing bracket comprises: a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part, wherein the first end of the first connecting part and the first end of the second connecting part are both connected to the first shell; the two ends of the third connecting part are respectively connected to the second end of the first connecting part and the second end of the second connecting part; The lens antenna further includes a fixing beam, which is cross-arranged and connected to the third connecting portion, and the second shell is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

6. The lens antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that: The third connecting portion is located between the second shell and the fixing beam; the lens antenna further comprises at least two fixing components respectively located on opposite sides of the third connecting portion, each of the fixing components comprising: A support member, the support member is supported between the second shell and the fixing beam, and is connected to the second shell; A fifth fixing member, wherein the fifth fixing member is pressed onto the fixing beam, and two ends of the fifth fixing member are detachably connected to the supporting member.

7. The lens antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lens antenna further includes a sixth fixing member, and the sixth fixing member includes: a first fixing portion, the first fixing portion being supported between the fixing beam and the second shell and being detachably connected to the second shell; a second fixing portion, the second fixing portion being located at two opposite sides of the first fixing portion and being detachably connected to the fixing beam; Wherein, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are an integrated structure.

8. The lens antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lens antenna further includes: a seventh fixing member, and both ends of the fixing beam are detachably connected to the first shell through the seventh fixing member.

9. The lens antenna according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lens is a spherical lens, and the first shell comprises: A first half shell portion and a second half shell portion located on a side of the first half shell portion close to the second shell portion, wherein the first half shell portion and the second half shell portion enclose a spherical accommodation space; A first flange portion and a second flange portion connected to each other, wherein the first flange portion is located at an edge of the first half shell portion close to the second half shell portion and is an integral structure with the first half shell portion; the second flange portion is located at an edge of the second half shell portion close to the first half shell portion and is an integral structure with the second half shell portion; The seventh fixing member comprises: A first arc-shaped portion, at least one of the first flange portion and the second flange portion being detachably connected to the first arc-shaped portion; A first straight portion is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

10. The lens antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lens antenna further includes an eighth fixing member, and the eighth fixing member includes: a clamping portion, the clamping portion being clamped on the third connecting portion and connected to the third connecting portion via a fastener; A third fixing portion is fixedly connected to the clamping portion, the third fixing portion is located at two opposite sides of the clamping portion and is detachably connected to the fixing beam.

11. The lens antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The lens body is a spherical lens, and the first shell includes: A first half shell portion and a second half shell portion located on a side of the first half shell portion close to the second shell portion, wherein the first half shell portion and the second half shell portion enclose a spherical accommodation space; A first flange portion and a second flange portion connected to each other, wherein the first flange portion is located at an edge of the first half shell portion close to the second half shell portion and is an integral structure with the first half shell portion; the second flange portion is located at an edge of the second half shell portion close to the first half shell portion and is an integral structure with the second half shell portion; The lens antenna further includes: a ninth fixing member, and at least one of the first flange portion, the second flange portion, and the fixing bracket are all detachably connected to the ninth fixing member.

12. The lens antenna according to claim 11, characterized in that: The ninth fixing member comprises: a second arc-shaped portion, wherein at least one of the first flange portion and the second flange portion is detachably connected to the second arc-shaped portion; A second straight portion, wherein the second straight portion is detachably connected to the fixing bracket.

13. The lens antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The feed source comprises: a reflection plate and at least one antenna element arranged on a side of the reflection plate facing the lens, and an average distance from the at least one antenna element to the center of the lens is between 50 mm and 600 mm.

14. The lens antenna according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The lens antenna also includes a first mounting member arranged on the fixing bracket, and the first mounting member is used to be connected to a second mounting member on the pole.

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