Miniaturized active phased-array antenna

Abstract

The utility model discloses a miniaturized active phased-array antenna, and relates to the technical field of miniaturized, light, portable and motorized structures of the active phased-array antenna. A miniaturized active phased-array antenna is designed in a miniaturized mode, an oscillator, a TR assembly, an ADS-B assembly, a wave control unit and other devices in the antenna are connected into a whole through various high-precision structures, and in order to be suitable for various application scenes and matched with a secondary radar interrogation unit and a responder, the antenna is provided with a high-precision structure. The flight height, the flight speed, the course and other parameters of the aerial aircraft in the range can be monitored, and the device can be vehicle-mounted and carried by a single person. The antenna not only can be quickly erected through an external structure, but also can be fixed on a roof for application, the application scene is wide, the miniaturized active phased-array antenna is convenient to carry and transport, suitable for field severe environments, convenient, simple and quick to maintain and capable of being quickly erected, and the use scene of the active phased-array antenna is greatly expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of miniaturized, lightweight, portable and motorized structure of source phased array antennas, and in particular to a miniaturized active phased array antenna. Background Art

[0002] Active phased array antennas, in conjunction with secondary radar interrogators and transponders, can identify and interrogate aircraft within range and understand air traffic conditions. Administrators can use secondary radar to understand aircraft flight altitude, flight speed, heading and other parameters, and monitor and control air traffic conditions. Large active phased array antennas are fixed-station equipment and can only be installed at airports that have the conditions to install such antennas. The installation is complex and takes a long time. In recent years, there have been new demands for this type of antenna in the air traffic control field, such as places where this antenna is not installed and urgently needs it, and highways with conditions for landing aircraft but no conditions for installing this antenna on runways. This requires this type of antenna to be lightweight, portable, easy to install, convenient to use, and easy to maintain. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a miniaturized active phased array antenna that can solve the problems of places where the antenna is not installed but is urgently needed, highways with conditions for landing aircraft but no conditions for installing the antenna and runways for landing aircraft, etc., requiring the antenna of this type to be lightweight, portable for transportation, simple and fast to set up, convenient to use, and easy to maintain.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a miniaturized active phased array antenna, comprising a miniaturized active phased array antenna, the miniaturized active phased array antenna is divided into two detachable and assembled parts, including a detachable antenna and a positioning and directional antenna;

[0005] Among them, the detachable equipment includes an antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The positioning directional antenna can be stored when not in use and can be quickly installed through a quick lock when in use.

[0006] Preferably, the antenna includes an antenna base plate, sixteen antenna arrays, a TR component, an ADS-B component, a wave control unit, an Ω antenna, an array bracket, a radome, an antenna base, a high-frequency cable assembly, four array bracket covers and two positioning block internal cables;

[0007] Among them, the antenna base plate, antenna array, array bracket and array bracket cover are connected into a whole, which plays a load-bearing role and will not damage the antenna array while bearing the weight.

[0008] Preferably, the TR component, ADS-B component and beam control unit are installed on the antenna base plate.

[0009] Preferably, the Ω antenna and the array bracket cover are installed on the array bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning directional antenna comprises two connecting rods, two connecting blocks, two blocks, two mounting plates and two Beidou differential antennas, and after the positioning directional antenna is installed;

[0011] The positioning screw at the tail of the connecting rod and the positioning block at the bottom of the antenna can be used for quick positioning and locking.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] (1) The miniaturized active phased array antenna is divided into two detachable parts, including a detachable antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The detachable device includes an antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The positioning directional antenna can be stored when not in use and can be quickly installed through a quick lock when in use. It is suitable for harsh outdoor environments, is easy to maintain, and can be quickly installed, greatly expanding the use scenarios of active phased array antennas.

[0014] (2) The miniaturized active phased array antenna is connected into a whole through an antenna base plate, an antenna element, an element bracket and an element bracket cover, which plays a load-bearing role. While bearing the weight, the antenna element will not be damaged. At the same time, the continuity and stability of the electromagnetic wave during the transmission process are ensured, thereby improving the gain and efficiency of the antenna. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure numerals: 1. antenna base plate; 2. antenna array; 3. TR assembly; 4. ADS-B assembly; 5. beam control unit; 6. Ω antenna; 7. array bracket; 8. array bracket cover; 9. antenna cover; 10. antenna base; 11. high-frequency cable assembly; 12. positioning block; 13. connecting rod; 14. connecting block; 15. block; 16. mounting plate; 17. Beidou differential antenna. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the utility model. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the utility model, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] See also Figure 1 , the utility model provides a technical solution: a miniaturized active phased array antenna, including a miniaturized active phased array antenna;

[0023] The miniaturized active phased array antenna is divided into two detachable parts, including a detachable antenna and a positioning directional antenna;

[0024] Among them, the detachable equipment includes an antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The positioning directional antenna can be stored when not in use and can be quickly installed through a quick lock when in use.

[0025] Among them, the antenna includes an antenna base plate 1, sixteen antenna arrays 2, a TR component 3, an ADS-B component 4, a wave control unit 5, an Ω antenna 6, an array bracket 7, a radome 9, an antenna base 10, a high-frequency cable component 11, four array bracket covers 8 and two positioning blocks 12 internal cables. The antenna base plate 1, the antenna array 2, the array bracket 7 and the array bracket cover 8 are connected as a whole to play a load-bearing role. The antenna array will not be damaged while bearing the weight. The TR component 3, the ADS-B component 4 and the wave control unit 5 are installed on the antenna base plate 1, and the Ω antenna 6 and the array bracket cover 8 are installed on the array bracket 7.

[0026] Among them, the positioning directional antenna includes two connecting rods 13, two connecting blocks 14, two blocks 15, two mounting plates 16 and two Beidou differential antennas 17. After the positioning directional antenna is installed, it can be quickly positioned and locked through the positioning screws at the tail of the connecting rod 13 and the positioning block 12 at the bottom of the antenna.

[0027] Furthermore, when the device is used, firstly, the antenna array 2, the array bracket 7, the array bracket cover 8 and the antenna base plate 1 are connected into a whole, which plays a load-bearing role and does not damage the antenna array 2 while bearing the weight.

[0028] Furthermore, the antenna base plate 1, the antenna array 2, the array bracket 7 and the array bracket cover 8 are connected into a whole, and the antenna cover 9 is installed on the antenna base plate 1. The internal antenna is sealed by gluing and can adapt to various severe weather environments.

[0029] Furthermore, the TR component 3 , the ADS-B component 4 and the wave control unit 5 can be disassembled, assembled and adjusted through the hollow parts on the array bracket 7 .

[0030] Furthermore, the positioning directional antennas on both sides of the antenna can be installed by butterfly nuts. The connecting rod of the positioning directional antenna is inserted into the positioning block 12 on the antenna base plate 1. The positioning block 12 has a positioning groove inside, which can ensure that the positioning directional antenna is quickly installed to the required position. When the positioning directional antenna reaches the fixed position, it is locked and fixed by the butterfly nut. The cable of the positioning directional antenna is directly connected to the cable interface at the bottom of the antenna, which can quickly realize data transmission.

[0031] Furthermore, first install the 16 antenna arrays 2 on the antenna base plate 1 by screws, and then install the TR component 3, the ADS-B component 4, and the wave control unit 5 on the antenna base plate 1 by screws, connect the 16 antenna arrays 2 with the TR component 3 through RF cables, connect the ADS-B component 4 and the wave control unit 5 with the TR component 3 through cables, install the array bracket 7 on the mounting surface at the top of the 16 antenna arrays 2 by screws, install the Ω antenna 6 on the array bracket 7 by screws, and connect the cable to the TR component 3.

[0032] Furthermore, the array bracket cover 8 is installed on the array bracket 7 by screws to fill the hollow part, the antenna cover is connected and fixed to the antenna base plate 1 by screws, the positioning block 12 is installed on the antenna base plate 1 by screws, and the two Beidou differential antennas 17 are installed on the two mounting plates 16 by screws. The two mounting plates 16 with installed antennas are installed on the two connecting rods 13 by connecting blocks 14, the connecting rods 13 with installed antennas are inserted into the positioning blocks 12 and fastened by nuts, and finally the antenna base 10 is installed on the antenna base plate 1 by screws.

[0033] The miniaturized active phased array antenna is divided into two detachable parts, including a detachable antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The detachable device includes an antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The positioning directional antenna can be stored in an environment where it is not in use, and can be quickly installed through a quick lock when in use. It is also suitable for harsh outdoor environments, and is easy and quick to maintain. It can be quickly erected, which greatly expands the use scenarios of active phased array antennas. The antenna base plate 1, antenna array 2, array bracket 7 and array bracket cover 8 are connected into a whole, which plays a load-bearing role. While bearing the weight, the antenna array will not be damaged, and the continuity and stability of electromagnetic waves during transmission are ensured, thereby improving the gain and efficiency of the antenna.

[0034] Working principle: First, install 16 antenna arrays 2 on the antenna base plate 1 with screws, then install TR component 3, ADS-B component 4, and wave control unit 5 on the antenna base plate 1 with screws. Connect 16 antenna arrays 2 with TR component 3 through RF cables, connect ADS-B component 4 and wave control unit 5 with TR component 3 through cables, install array bracket 7 on the mounting surface at the top of 16 antenna arrays 2 with screws, install Ω antenna 6 on array bracket 7 with screws, and connect the cable to TR component 3. The array bracket cover 8 is installed on the array bracket 7 by screws to fill the hollow part, the antenna cover is connected and fixed to the antenna base plate 1 by screws, the positioning block 12 is installed on the antenna base plate 1 by screws, and the two Beidou differential antennas 17 are installed on the two mounting plates 16 by screws. The two mounting plates 16 with installed antennas are installed on the two connecting rods 13 by connecting blocks 14, the connecting rods 13 with installed antennas are inserted into the positioning blocks 12 and fastened by nuts, and finally the antenna base 10 is installed on the antenna base plate 1 by screws.

[0035] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A miniaturized active phased array antenna, comprising a miniaturized active phased array antenna, characterized in that: The miniaturized active phased array antenna is divided into two detachable parts, including a detachable antenna and a positioning directional antenna; Among them, the detachable equipment includes an antenna and a positioning directional antenna. The positioning directional antenna can be stored when not in use and can be quickly installed through a quick lock when in use.

2. The miniaturized active phased array antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that: The antenna comprises an antenna base plate (1), sixteen antenna arrays (2), a TR assembly (3), an ADS-B assembly (4), a wave control unit (5), an Ω antenna (6), an array bracket (7), a radome (9), an antenna base (10), a high-frequency cable assembly (11), four array bracket covers (8), and two positioning blocks (12) and internal cables; The antenna base plate (1), the antenna array (2), the array bracket (7) and the array bracket cover plate (8) are connected into a whole, playing a load-bearing role, and will not damage the antenna array while bearing the weight.

3. The miniaturized active phased array antenna according to claim 2, characterized in that: The TR component (3), ADS-B component (4) and wave control unit (5) are installed on the antenna base plate (1).

4. The miniaturized active phased array antenna according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Ω antenna (6) and the array support cover (8) are mounted on the array support (7).

5. The miniaturized active phased array antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning directional antenna comprises two connecting rods (13), two connecting blocks (14), two blocks (15), two mounting plates (16) and two Beidou differential antennas (17). After the positioning directional antenna is installed; The positioning screw at the tail of the connecting rod (13) and the positioning block (12) at the bottom of the antenna can be used for rapid positioning and locking.

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