Portable full-definite combined tracking antenna

Abstract

The utility model relates to a portable full-definite combined tracking antenna, which comprises an omnidirectional antenna, a directional antenna, an antenna backboard, an outer cover, a base, a driving unit, a turntable, a target positioning device, a compass and a communication and control unit, the omnidirectional antenna is arranged at the top of the antenna backboard; the directional antenna is arranged on the front surface of the antenna backboard; the antenna backboard is arranged on the rotary table; the driving unit is arranged on the turntable; the target positioning device is used for acquiring relative position information; the communication and control unit selectively starts an omnidirectional antenna or a directional antenna according to the relative position information, and when the directional antenna is selected to be started, the driving unit is controlled according to the relative position information and the facing direction of the antenna backboard; the outer cover is used for covering the omnidirectional antenna, the directional antenna, the antenna backboard, the driving unit, the rotary table, the target positioning device, the compass and the communication and control unit. The device can automatically realize near and far target tracking and communication, and is very easy to carry and convenient to maintain.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a wireless tracking technical field especially relates to a portable full fixed combination tracking antenna. BACKGROUND

[0002] The tracking antenna in prior art needs manual judgment of the distance of target, and according to the distance of target, through remote control device, omnidirectional antenna or directional antenna is selectively started to work, therefore, personnel needs to judge the position of target ceaselessly, and remote control is carried out by this. In addition, the existing tracking antenna is composed of remote control device, driving device and the like, each component exists independently, and is relatively dispersed in distribution, and the whole is not easy to carry and manage. SUMMARY

[0003] According to the above prior art problem, the application provides a portable full fixed combination tracking antenna, which is used for communication with target object, and is characterized by comprising: omnidirectional antenna, directional antenna, antenna backboard, outer cover, base, driving unit, rotating table, target positioning device, compass, communication and control unit;

[0004] The omnidirectional antenna is arranged at the top of the antenna backboard and is used for emitting and receiving circumferential signals.

[0005] The directional antenna is arranged on the front of the antenna backboard and is parallel to the plane where the antenna backboard is arranged, and is used for emitting and receiving directional signals.

[0006] The antenna backboard is arranged on the rotating table.

[0007] The compass is used for indicating the direction where the antenna backboard faces.

[0008] The driving unit is arranged on the rotating table and is used for driving the rotating table to rotate relative to the base.

[0009] The target positioning device is used for obtaining the relative position information of the target object relative to the full fixed combination tracking antenna.

[0010] The communication and control unit is arranged on the back of the antenna backboard, and selectively enables the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information, and when the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, controls the driving unit according to the relative position information and the direction where the antenna backboard faces, so that the driving unit drives the rotating table to rotate an angle to make the directional antenna face the target object.

[0011] The outer cover is used for covering the omnidirectional antenna, the directional antenna, the antenna backboard, the driving unit, the rotating table, the target positioning device, the compass, and the communication and control unit.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the target positioning device determines the relative position information of the target object according to the received radio signal strength and quality of the target object.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is less than the preset threshold, and selects to enable the omnidirectional antenna; and when the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is greater than or equal to the preset threshold, the directional antenna is selected to be enabled.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the target positioning device includes a GNSS navigation positioning module, the communication and control unit is used for communicating with the target object and receiving the position information of the target object in real time, and according to the position information of the full-directional combined tracking antenna and the position information of the target object received by the GNSS navigation positioning module in real time, the relative position information of the target object relative to the full-directional combined tracking antenna is calculated, and the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna is selectively enabled according to the relative position information.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the target positioning device includes a network data acquisition unit, the network data acquisition unit acquires the position information of the full-directional combined tracking antenna and the position information of the target object through a network mode, and the communication and control unit calculates the relative position information of the target object relative to the full-directional combined tracking antenna according to the position information acquired by the network data acquisition unit, and selectively enables the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving unit includes a motor and a transmission device, the transmission device includes a first gear, a second gear, and a synchronous belt connecting the first gear and the second gear; the motor output end is connected with the first gear to drive the first gear to rotate; an outer support is fixed to a notch of the turntable, the second gear is located on the outer support, an adapter plate is located in the outer support, a deep groove ball bearing is located between the outer support and the adapter plate, the second gear is fixed to the adapter plate, the adapter plate is also fixed to the base, a slip ring passes through the center of the second gear, the adapter plate and the deep groove ball bearing, and a slip ring bottom support is fixed to the base.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the portable full-directional combined tracking antenna further includes a hollow support fixed above the base, the support includes a step for supporting the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing, the outer edge of the upper half of the adapter plate is tightly buckled on the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing, and the outer support is tightly buckled on the outer ring of the deep groove ball bearing.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first gear and the second gear are located at the gap between the antenna back plate and the turntable.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the bottom end of the antenna back plate and the rotating table are connected together through the angle code on the left and right sides, and the connection position of the angle code and the antenna back plate can be adjusted to make the gap larger or smaller.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present application, the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna further comprises a base interface plate and a bottom cover; the base has a lateral through hole for arranging an aviation plug, one end of the aviation plug being electrically connected with the base interface plate; the bottom cover is shaped to fit a quick mounting plate of a tripod.

[0021] The portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna of the present application can simultaneously realize tracking and communication of targets near and far, without manual switching, and through the arrangement of the driving unit and the like, the components of the whole device are relatively concentrated, and can be covered with one outer cover, the overall size is small, and the device is extremely easy to carry and move, can be moved to any destination, and can avoid erosion and interference of the external environment on important components, and is convenient to disassemble and maintain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming a part thereof, illustrate embodiments that are in accordance with the present application, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. Elements in the drawings that have the same reference numerals represent like elements throughout unless otherwise specifically indicated in the text.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a front view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a left view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a front view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna after removing the outer cover according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a rear view of the portable full-fixed combined tracking antenna after removing the outer cover according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 7Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable full fixed combination tracking antenna according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 8 Figure 4 is a partial view of a drive unit according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 9 Figure 5 is a view of a base and other components associated therewith according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0032] Reference signs of the components:

[0033] 101 cover, 102 turntable, 103 support, 1041 step, 1042 flange, 105 base, 106 bottom cover, 107 aviation plug, 108 motor, 109 transmission device, 110 circuit board, 111 GNSS navigation positioning module, 112 omnidirectional antenna, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 are angle codes, 118 antenna back plate, 119 motor output end, 120 motor plate, 121 first gear, 122 second gear, 123 slip ring, 124 outer support, 125 adapter plate, 126 deep groove ball bearing, 127 notch, 128 synchronous belt, 103 support, 1041 step, 1042 flange, 132 base interface plate, 133 base, 134 bottom cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. These embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present application will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope of the application to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the present application can be combined and referenced to each other without conflict, if possible. In addition, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, not all.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. With respect to any part of the present application, a singular form is intended to include one or more unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Plural" can mean two or more. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and "with" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] In addition, the term "and / or" in the present application is only used to describe the relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the three cases of A alone, A and B together, and B alone. In addition, the character " / " in the present application generally represents an "or" relationship between the front and rear associated objects.

[0037] The full combination tracking antenna of the utility model is used for communicating with target objects, as shown in the figure, which comprises: an omnidirectional antenna (112), a directional antenna (not shown), an antenna backboard (118), an outer cover (101), a base (133), a driving unit (not shown), a rotary table (102), a target positioning device (not shown), a compass (not shown), a communication and control unit (not shown).

[0038] The omnidirectional antenna (112) is arranged on the top of the antenna backboard (118) and is used for emitting and receiving circumferential signals. The directional antenna is arranged on the front of the antenna backboard (118) and is parallel to the plane where the antenna backboard is located, and is used for emitting and receiving directional signals. The directional antenna can be a square surface antenna distributed on the antenna backboard. The omnidirectional antenna (112) arranged on the top of the antenna backboard (118) comprises: the omnidirectional antenna is directly arranged on the top of the antenna backboard, or is indirectly arranged on the top of the antenna backboard through a flange (141) (or an upper plate), and the flange can be connected with the antenna backboard through the illustrated corner code (113, 114).

[0039] The antenna backboard (118) is arranged on the rotary table (102).

[0040] The compass is used for indicating the direction of the antenna backboard, and the compass can be an electronic compass, which provides the direction of the position of the compass. The compass can be located on the top of the antenna backboard, for example, can be on the illustrated flange (141) above the antenna backboard.

[0041] The driving unit is arranged on the rotary table (102) and is used for driving the rotary table (102) to rotate relative to the base (133).

[0042] The target positioning device (not shown) is used for obtaining the relative position information of the target object relative to the full combination tracking antenna. According to some embodiments of the utility model, the target positioning device can determine the relative position information of the target object according to the received radio signal strength and quality of the target object.

[0043] The communication and control unit is arranged on the back of the antenna backboard (118) (for example, on the circuit board (110) in the figure), and selectively enables the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information, and when the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, controls the driving unit according to the relative position information and the direction in which the antenna backboard faces, so that the driving unit drives the rotating table to rotate by an angle to make the directional antenna face the target object.

[0044] The cover (101) is used to cover the omnidirectional antenna, the directional antenna, the antenna backboard (118), the driving unit, the rotating table (102), the target positioning device, the compass, and the communication and control unit.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present application, when the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is less than a preset threshold, the omnidirectional antenna is selected to be enabled; and when the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is greater than or equal to the preset threshold, the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, and as described above, when the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, the driving unit is controlled according to the relative position information and the direction in which the antenna backboard faces, so that the driving unit drives the rotating table to rotate by an angle to make the directional antenna face the target object.

[0046] In the present application, since the rotating table rotates in the horizontal direction, in the present application, the directional antenna is made to face the target object, and the directional antenna faces the vertical plane direction in which the target object is located after the rotating table rotates horizontally.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present application, the target positioning device can include a GNSS navigation positioning module (111). The GNSS navigation positioning module (111) includes navigation positioning modules such as GPS in the United States, GLONASS in Russia, Galileo in Europe, and Beidou in China. The communication and control unit is used for communicating with the target object and receiving the position information of the target object in real time, and calculating the relative position information of the target object relative to the whole fixed combination tracking antenna according to the real-time received target object position information (assuming that the target object can also be provided with a GNSS navigation positioning module, and the position information can include longitude and latitude information) and the position information of the whole fixed combination tracking antenna received by the GNSS navigation positioning module, and selectively enabling the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information, and when the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, controlling the driving unit according to the relative position information and the direction in which the antenna backboard faces, so that the driving unit drives the rotating table to rotate by an angle to make the directional antenna face the target object. Here, the following technology mentioned above can not be used: the target positioning device determines the relative position information of the target object according to the received radio signal strength and quality of the target object.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, the target positioning device can also include a network data acquisition unit, which acquires the position information of the full-combination tracking antenna and the position information of the target object through a network mode, and the communication and control unit calculates the relative position information of the target object relative to the full-combination tracking antenna according to the position information acquired by the network data acquisition unit, and selectively activates the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information, and when the directional antenna is selected, the driving unit is controlled according to the relative position information and the direction faced by the antenna backboard, so that the driving unit drives the turntable to rotate by an angle, so that the directional antenna faces the target object. Here, the following technology mentioned above can not be used: the target positioning device determines the relative position information of the target object according to the received radio signal strength and quality of the target object.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present application, when both of the above two positioning information are available, the full-combination tracking antenna uses the positioning information with a specified priority level.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, the communication and control unit can also realize the integrated transmission function of external image transmission and data transmission, the link state display function and the serial server function through the omnidirectional antenna and / or the directional antenna, and the external includes the target object or other communication equipment.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving unit includes a motor (108) and a transmission device (109), the transmission device includes a first gear (121), a second gear (122) and a synchronous belt (128) connecting the first gear (121) and the second gear (122); the motor output end (119) and the first gear (121) are connected to drive the first gear (121) to rotate. A center containing hole outer support (124) is fixed in a recess (127) of the turntable (102), the second gear (122) is located above the outer support (124), an adapter plate (125) is located in the outer support (124), and a deep groove ball bearing (126) is located between the outer support (124) and the adapter plate (125). The second gear (122) is fixed to the adapter plate (125) by screws, and the adapter plate (125) is also fixed to the upper surface of the base (133) by screws. The slip ring (123) passes through the center of the second gear (122), the adapter plate (125) and the deep groove ball bearing (126), and the slip ring bottom support is fixed to the base (133). Through the above connection and fixing mode, the deep groove ball bearing (126) can realize the rotation of the outer support relative to the adapter plate 125, and thus realize the rotation of the turntable fixed to the outer support relative to the adapter plate (125).

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present application, a hollow support member (130) is further included, which is fixed above the base, and the support member includes a step (1041) for supporting the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing (126), the outer edge of the upper half of the adapter plate (125) is tightly buckled on the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing (126), and the outer support (124) is tightly buckled on the outer ring of the deep groove ball bearing (126), in this way, the outer support can rotate relative to the adapter plate (125), and thus the rotation of the turntable fixed to the outer support relative to the adapter plate (125) is realized.

[0053] The slip ring (123) is used to realize that the electric connection lines or various other cables above the turntable (102) are still connected with the electric connection lines or cables below when the turntable (102) rotates, and the electric connection lines below include the electric connection lines connected to the power supply. The slip ring (123) can be divided into two parts, the upper part can be connected with the electric connection lines above, and the lower part is connected with the electric connection lines below, and the two parts of the same electric connection line are connected to the same conductive ring respectively.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, the motor (108) is located on the motor plate (120), the motor plate (120) is fixed to the turntable (102), the motor output end (119) passes through the circular hole in the motor plate (120) and is connected with the first gear (121), and the first gear (121) is driven to rotate. The motor can include a stepper motor.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first gear (121) and the second gear (122) are located at the gap between the antenna back plate (118) and the turntable (102).

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present application, the bottom end of the antenna back plate (118) and the turntable (102) are connected together through the left and right angle codes (116, 117), as shown in FIG. Figure 5 By adjusting the connection position of the angle code (116, 117) and the antenna back plate (118), the gap can be made larger or smaller. In addition, the antenna back plate (118) can also be fixed together with the outer cover (101) through the angle code (115).

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present application, the full fixed combination tracking antenna further includes a base interface plate (132) and a bottom cover (134); the base (133) has a lateral through hole on the side for accommodating the aviation plug (107), and one end of the aviation plug (107) is electrically connected with the base interface plate (132). Some circuit boards or adapter interfaces can be arranged on the base interface plate (132) to realize the adaptive connection between the electric connection lines below the slip ring and the aviation plug 107.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present application, the support can further include another flange (1042) to which a base interface plate (132) (to be described below) can be fixed to the inner surface of the flange.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present application, the shape of the bottom cover is configured to fit the quick mounting plate of a tripod.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, the full fixed combination tracking antenna can include a portable power source, which is located in the base (133).

[0061] The full fixed combination tracking antenna of the present application can simultaneously track and communicate with targets at near and far distances without manual switching. The components of the entire device are concentrated and can be covered by an outer cover, which is small in size, easy to carry and move, and can be moved to any destination. The device can also avoid erosion and interference of external environment on important components, and is easy to disassemble and maintain.

[0062] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the patent protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure and equivalent step transformation of the content of the present application without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed by the present application falls within the patent protection scope of the present application. For example, the components in the present application or a part thereof can be integrally formed according to actual needs to simplify installation and cost.

Claims

1. A portable, fully fixed combined tracking antenna for communicating with a target object, characterized in that: include: Omnidirectional antenna, directional antenna, antenna backplate, housing, base, drive unit, turntable, target positioning device, compass, communication and control unit; An omnidirectional antenna is mounted on the top of the antenna backplate and is used for transmitting and receiving circumferential signals. A directional antenna is mounted on the front of the antenna backplate, parallel to the plane of the antenna backplate, and is used for transmitting and receiving directional signals; The antenna backplate is mounted on the turntable; The compass is used to indicate the direction the antenna backplate is facing; The drive unit is mounted on the turntable and is used to drive the turntable to rotate relative to the base; The target positioning device is used to obtain the relative position information of the target object with respect to the fully fixed combined tracking antenna; The communication and control unit is located on the back of the antenna backplate, and selectively enables the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna according to the relative position information. When the directional antenna is selected to be enabled, the drive unit is controlled according to the relative position information and the direction in which the antenna backplate is facing, so that the drive unit drives the turntable to rotate by an angle so that the directional antenna faces the target object. The outer cover is used to cover omnidirectional antennas, directional antennas, antenna backplates, drive units, turntables, target positioning devices, compasses, communication and control units.

2. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target positioning device determines the relative position information of the target object based on the strength and quality of the received radio signal.

3. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is less than a preset threshold, it selects to enable the omnidirectional antenna. And when the communication and control unit determines that the distance in the relative position information is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, it selects to enable the directional antenna.

4. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target positioning device includes a GNSS navigation and positioning module and a communication and control unit for communicating with the target object and receiving the target object's position information in real time. Based on the position information of the fully fixed combined tracking antenna and the target object's position information received in real time by the GNSS navigation and positioning module, the device calculates the relative position information of the target object relative to the fully fixed combined tracking antenna and selectively activates the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna based on the relative position information.

5. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target positioning device includes a network data acquisition unit. The network data acquisition unit acquires the position information of the fully fixed combined tracking antenna and the position information of the target object through a network. The communication and control unit calculates the relative position information of the target object with respect to the fully fixed combined tracking antenna based on the position information acquired by the network data acquisition unit, and selectively activates the omnidirectional antenna or the directional antenna based on the relative position information.

6. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a motor and a transmission device, the transmission device including a first gear, a second gear, and a synchronous belt connecting the first gear and the second gear; the motor output end is connected to the first gear to drive the first gear to rotate; an outer bracket is fixed to a recess of the turntable, the second gear is located on the outer bracket, an adapter plate is located inside the outer bracket, a deep groove ball bearing is located between the outer bracket and the adapter plate, the second gear is fixed to the adapter plate, the adapter plate is also fixed to the base, a slip ring passes through the center of the second gear, the adapter plate and the deep groove ball bearing, and the slip ring base is fixed to the base.

7. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a hollow support member fixed above the base. The support member includes a step for supporting the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing. The outer edge of the upper half of the adapter plate is fastened to the inner ring of the deep groove ball bearing, and the outer bracket is fastened to the outer ring of the deep groove ball bearing.

8. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first gear and the second gear are located in the gap between the antenna backplate and the turntable.

9. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom of the antenna backplate and the turntable are connected together by corner brackets on the left and right sides. The gap can be made larger or smaller by adjusting the connection position of the corner brackets and the antenna backplate.

10. The portable fully fixed combined tracking antenna according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a base interface plate and a bottom cover; the base has a lateral through hole for accommodating an aviation plug, one end of which is electrically connected to the base interface plate; the bottom cover is shaped to be a quick-release plate adapted to a tripod.

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