Microwave antenna adjusting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a microwave antenna adjusting device comprising a pedestal which is provided with a plane deflection assembly capable of changing the orientation of an antenna unit in a horizontal plane. An inclination angle adjusting assembly for changing the inclination amplitude of the antenna unit in a vertical plane is connected to the moving end, far away from the base, of the plane deflection assembly, and the antenna unit is installed at the end, far away from the plane deflection assembly, of the inclination angle adjusting assembly; the plane deflection assembly comprises a double-layer shell frame, a driving unit and a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is arranged in an upper-layer shell cavity of the double-layer shell frame, and the transmission mechanism is further in transmission connection with the driving unit in a lower-layer shell cavity of the double-layer shell frame. According to the utility model, the horizontal azimuth angle and the vertical inclination angle of the orientation of the antenna can be accurately and conveniently adjusted so as to complete the adjustment of the attitude of the antenna in a three-dimensional space.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to microwave antenna attitude adjusting equipment technical field especially relates to a microwave antenna adjusting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Microwave antenna is a kind of antenna for transmitting or receiving signal in meter wave, centimeter wave, millimeter wave and other wave bands. It mainly relies on space wave to propagate, in order to increase communication distance, its working position is usually positioned at the top of higher frame. Microwave communication is used for space transmission electric wave, which is a kind of electromagnetic wave, and its propagation speed is equal to light speed. Radio wave can be classified and named according to frequency or wavelength. We call electromagnetic wave with frequency higher than 300MHz as microwave. Because the propagation characteristics of each wave band are different, it can be used in different communication systems. Corner cube antenna is a kind of microwave antenna, which is a kind of antenna with conical structure. Corner cube antenna can provide wideband, high gain and wide beam and other performances, and is suitable for different frequency bands and different application scenarios. Compared with other microwave antennas, corner cube antenna has simple manufacturing process, stable performance and easy batch production.

[0003] When using microwave antenna to transmit or receive signal, in order to ensure the quality of signal transmission and reception, its working attitude usually needs to be adjusted. For example, the patent number CN219979812U discloses a kind of microwave antenna direction test adjusting mechanism, which realizes the adjustment of corner cube antenna working position by controlling the movement of corner cube antenna in an arc path in vertical plane, so as to change the radiation direction and radiation intensity of antenna. However, this kind of adjusting mechanism cannot change the horizontal azimuth angle and vertical inclination angle of antenna according to demand, and cannot realize the adjustment of antenna direction in a three-dimensional space, so it cannot increase the range covered by microwave antenna in signal transmission and reception. And other existing adjusting devices also cannot adjust the horizontal azimuth angle and vertical inclination angle with high precision at the same time, which affects the convenience of antenna working attitude adjustment. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a kind of microwave antenna adjusting device that can adjust the horizontal azimuth angle and vertical inclination angle of antenna orientation with high precision and convenience to complete the adjustment of antenna attitude in three-dimensional space, to solve the problem that existing antenna attitude adjusting equipment cannot conveniently complete the change of horizontal azimuth and inclination angle of antenna at the same time, can only complete the attitude transformation in two-dimensional plane, cannot accurately realize the attitude adjustment in three-dimensional space, and cannot increase the range covered by microwave antenna in signal transmission and reception.

[0005] The utility model discloses a microwave antenna adjusting device, including the base, the plane deflection subassembly that can change the orientation of antenna unit in horizontal plane is provided on the base, and the inclination angle adjusting subassembly that changes the inclination amplitude of antenna unit in vertical plane is connected to the movement end of plane deflection subassembly away from the base, wherein, antenna unit is installed in the one end of inclination angle adjusting subassembly away from plane deflection subassembly, plane deflection subassembly includes double -deck shell frame, drive unit and transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is provided with in the upper layer shell cavity of double -deck shell frame, and transmission mechanism still with drive unit transmission connection in the lower layer shell cavity of double -deck shell frame.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the double -deck shell frame includes the lower shell cover that can be buckled on the base and defines the lower layer shell cavity, and the upper shell cover is buckled on the top surface of the lower shell cover and defines the upper layer shell cavity.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the drive unit is vertically disposed on the base, and a transmission shaft rod capable of extending to the upper layer shell cavity through the top housing of the lower shell cover is coaxially connected to the power output end of the drive unit.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the transmission mechanism includes a first transmission disc and a second transmission disc rotatably disposed on the top surface of the lower shell cover, wherein the first transmission disc is connected to the axial upper end of the transmission shaft rod; a transmission belt body capable of transmitting power between the first transmission disc and the second transmission disc is sleeved thereon; a rotating column penetrating through the top housing of the upper shell cover and connected to the inclination angle adjusting assembly is further connected to the top surface of the second transmission disc.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the inclination angle adjusting assembly includes a rotating plate, a U-shaped seat frame, a deflection connecting piece and a telescopic adjusting rod, wherein the rotating plate is installed on the rotating column, and the U-shaped seat frame is supported above the plate body thereof, and the deflection connecting piece is rotatably connected in the plug-in cavity of the U-shaped seat frame; the telescopic adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the side surface of the deflection connecting piece, and the inclined lower end of the telescopic adjusting rod is connected to the rotating plate.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, an alignment guide plate that assists in defining the deflectable direction of the deflection connecting piece is further provided on the U-shaped seat frame.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the deflection connecting piece includes a vertical connecting plate rotatably plugged into the U-shaped seat frame and a horizontal sleeve rod installed at the top end of the vertical connecting plate and connected to the antenna unit.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, a deflection angle monitoring module is further arranged on the base directly below the second transmission disc, and the deflection angle monitoring module is connected with the lower extension shaft segment on the lower surface of the second transmission disc through a shaft coupling penetrating through the top housing of the lower shell cover.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, a tension limiting mechanism capable of adjusting the working posture of the transmission belt body to change the transmission tightness of the transmission belt body is further arranged on the top surface of the lower shell cover.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the tension limiting mechanism comprises an electric drive guide rail, a limiting column and a tension roller body, wherein the electric drive guide rail is mounted on the top surface of the lower shell cover, the limiting column is arranged on the translation sliding block of the electric drive guide rail, and the tension roller body is rotatably sleeved on the limiting column.

[0015] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0016] The planar deflection assembly can adjust the horizontal orientation angle according to requirements, and the inclination angle adjusting assembly can adjust the vertical inclination angle according to requirements, so that the planar deflection assembly and the inclination angle adjusting assembly can work simultaneously without interfering with each other to realize the posture adjustment of the antenna unit in three-dimensional space, the orientation and inclination of the antenna unit can be conveniently and accurately adjusted, effective posture transformation is realized, the range covered by the receiving and transmitting signals of the microwave antenna is increased, the radiation direction and the radiation intensity in different directions of the antenna are effectively changed, and the convenience and stability of the antenna working posture adjustment are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 is a preferred structure schematic view of the microwave antenna adjusting device provided by the utility model;

[0018] Fig. 2 is a preferred structure schematic view of the microwave antenna adjusting device provided by the utility model when changing the antenna posture;

[0019] Fig. 3 is a preferred planar schematic view of the transmission mechanism and the tension limiting mechanism of the microwave antenna adjusting device provided by the utility model.

[0020] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0021] 1: base; 2: planar deflection assembly; 3: antenna unit; 4: antenna unit; 21: double-layer shell frame; 22: driving unit; 23: transmission mechanism; 24: deflection angle monitoring module; 25: tension limiting mechanism; 211: lower shell cover; 212: upper shell cover; 221: transmission shaft rod; 231: first transmission disc; 232: second transmission disc; 233: transmission belt body; 234: rotating column; 2321: lower extension shaft section; 241: shaft coupling; 251: electric drive guide rail; 252: limiting column; 253: tension roller body; 31: rotating plate; 32: U-shaped seat frame; 33: deflection connecting piece; 34: telescopic adjusting rod; 321: alignment guide plate; 331: vertical connecting plate body; 332: transverse sleeve rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the present application will be briefly introduced below in combination with the drawings and the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following description of the drawings structure is only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creating any creative labor.

[0023] The technical solutions provided by the present application will be described in detail below by way of embodiments with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand the present application, but does not constitute a limitation on the present application. In some examples, since some embodiments belong to prior art or conventional technology, they are not described or not described in detail.

[0024] In addition, the technical features described in this paper, or the steps in all the methods or processes disclosed, can be combined in any suitable way in one or more embodiments, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps. Those skilled in the art will easily understand that the order of steps or operations of the methods related to the embodiments provided herein can also be changed. Any order in the drawings and embodiments is only used for illustration and does not imply that it is required to follow a certain order, unless it is explicitly stated that it is required to follow a certain order.

[0025] The serial numbers of the components in this paper, such as "first", "second", etc., are only used to distinguish the described objects, and do not have any order or technical meaning. The "connection" and "coupling" said in this application include direct and indirect connection (coupling) under reasonable circumstances (without self-contradiction).

[0026] The following will be described in detail in combination with the drawings.

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] The application provides a microwave antenna adjusting device, which comprises a base 1, a plane deflection assembly 2, an antenna unit 3 and an antenna unit 4.

[0029] According to Figs. 1-3 In the specific embodiment shown, the base 1 is detachably mounted on a high-altitude metal frame. The plane deflection assembly 2 capable of changing the orientation of the antenna unit 4 in the horizontal plane is arranged on the base 1. The tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 capable of changing the tilt amplitude of the antenna unit 4 in the vertical plane is connected to the movement end of the plane deflection assembly 2 away from the base 1. The antenna unit 4 is mounted at the end of the tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 away from the plane deflection assembly 2. The plane deflection assembly 2 can be adjusted in the horizontal azimuth angle according to the requirement, and the tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 can be adjusted in the vertical tilt angle according to the requirement, so that the simultaneous operation of the plane deflection assembly 2 and the tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 without interference can realize the posture adjustment of the antenna unit 4 in the three-dimensional space, so that the orientation and the tilt of the antenna unit 4 can be conveniently and accurately adjusted, thereby realizing effective posture transformation to increase the range covered by the transmitted and received signals of the microwave antenna.

[0030] Preferably, the plane deflection assembly 2 comprises a double-layer shell frame 21, a driving unit 22 and a transmission mechanism 23. Preferably, the transmission mechanism 23 capable of being in transmission connection with the tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 is arranged in the upper shell cavity of the double-layer shell frame 21. Further preferably, the transmission mechanism 23 is also in transmission connection with the driving unit 22 in the lower shell cavity of the double-layer shell frame 21. The driving unit 22 arranged in the application can transmit the rotating force through the transmission mechanism 23, so that the tilt angle adjusting assembly 3 rotates to change the actual plane azimuth angle of the antenna unit 4 to change the plane orientation. The driving unit 22 arranged in the application can provide the rotating driving force for the transmission mechanism 23, so that the transmission mechanism 23 can realize the output of smaller unit deflection angle through the rotating transmission chain with larger transmission ratio, thereby realizing the deflection adjustment with higher accuracy.

[0031] Preferably, the double-layer shell frame 21 comprises a lower shell cover 211 capable of being buckled on the base 1 to define the lower shell cavity and an upper shell cover 212 buckled on the top surface of the lower shell cover 211 to define the upper shell cavity. Preferably, the lower shell cover 211 and the upper shell cover 212 can form a shielding cover to effectively separate the driving module and the transmission module from the external environment, so as to avoid the corrosion of the power structure. Preferably, the sealing gasket is embedded on the top cover of the upper shell cover 212 to effectively fill the penetrating gap of the rotating column 234.

[0032] Preferably, the driving unit 22 is vertically arranged on the base 1. Further preferably, a transmission shaft 221 capable of extending into the upper shell cavity through the top shell of the lower shell cover 211 is coaxially connected to the power output end of the driving unit 22. Preferably, the driving unit 22 can adopt a stepper motor with a model number of AWFT-35Z.

[0033] Preferably, the transmission mechanism 23 comprises a first transmission disc 231 and a second transmission disc 232 which are rotatably arranged on the top surface of the lower shell cover 211 through bearing members and have a diameter difference. Preferably, the first transmission disc 231 is coaxially connected to the axial upper end of the transmission shaft 221, so that the first transmission disc 231 rotates under the drive of the transmission shaft 221. Preferably, a transmission belt body 233 capable of transmitting power between the first transmission disc 231 and the second transmission disc 232 is sleeved on the first transmission disc 231 and the second transmission disc 232. Preferably, a rotating column 234 which penetrates the top shell of the upper shell cover 212 and is connected to the inclination adjusting assembly 3 is further connected to the top surface of the second transmission disc 232. Preferably, the diameter of the first transmission disc 231 is smaller than the diameter of the second transmission disc 232, so that when the deflection amount of the first transmission disc 231 is transmitted to the second transmission disc 232 through the transmission belt body 233, the actual deflection angle of the second transmission disc 232 is smaller due to the equal deflection displacement amount, so as to facilitate the calibration of the smaller deflection unit amount of the second transmission disc 232, so as to realize more accurate adjustment and limitation of the plane azimuth angle of the antenna unit, thereby improving the accuracy of the horizontal orientation adjustment.

[0034] Preferably, a deflection angle monitoring module 24 is further arranged on the base 1 directly below the second transmission disc 232. Further preferably, the deflection angle monitoring module 24 is connected to the lower extension shaft section 2321 on the lower surface of the second transmission disc 232 through a shaft coupling 241 which penetrates the top shell of the lower shell cover 211. Preferably, the deflection angle monitoring module 24 selects an angle sensing unit with a model number of AWDR / 5xT; and the shaft coupling 241 selects a general shaft coupling with a model number of AWCD-597. The deflection angle monitoring module 24 arranged in the application can monitor the size of the plane azimuth angle, so as to facilitate the operator to obtain the actual deflection amount. The shaft coupling 241 arranged in the application can protect the deflection angle monitoring module 2 from overloading.

[0035] Preferably, a tensioning and limiting mechanism 25 capable of adjusting the working posture of the transmission belt body 233 to change the transmission tightness of the transmission belt body 233 is further arranged on the top surface of the lower shell cover 211. Preferably, the tensioning and limiting mechanism 25 comprises an electric drive guide rail 251, a limiting column 252 and a tensioning roller body 253. Preferably, the electric drive guide rail 251 is installed on the top surface of the lower shell cover 211. Further preferably, the limiting column 252 is arranged on the translation sliding block of the electric drive guide rail 251. Preferably, the electric drive guide rail 251 can be a large-torque electric rail with a model of AWKG-580. Preferably, the tensioning roller body 253 is rotatably sleeved on the limiting column 252, so that the tensioning roller body 253 can adjustably side-push the transmission belt body 233, so that the transmission belt body 233 is forced to keep tight by increasing the planar area it encloses. Preferably, a guide rail groove parallel to the electric drive guide rail 251 is further arranged on the lower surface of the upper shell cover 212, and the axial upper end of the limiting column 252 can be connected with a plug-in sleeve arranged on the lower surface of the sliding block oriented to slide in the guide rail groove, thereby assisting to limit the stability of the limiting column 252 when moving. Specifically, a screw rod is threaded through the guide rail groove, the sliding block is threadedly sleeved on the screw rod, and one end of the screw rod penetrating through the groove wall of the guide rail groove is connected with a translation driving motor, so that the rotation of the screw rod can drive the sliding block to reciprocatingly translate in the guide rail groove, thereby synchronously working with the electric drive guide rail 251 to realize the stable driving of the limiting column 252. The tensioning and limiting mechanism 25 arranged in the application can force the transmission belt body 233 to keep tight, thereby guaranteeing the precision and stability during transmission.

[0036] Preferably, the inclination angle adjusting assembly 3 comprises a rotating plate 31, a U-shaped seat frame 32, a deflection connecting piece 33 and a telescopic adjusting rod 34. Preferably, the rotating plate 31 is installed on the rotating column 234, and the U-shaped seat frame 32 is supported above the plate body of the rotating plate 31. Preferably, the deflection connecting piece 33 is rotatably connected in the insertion cavity of the U-shaped seat frame 32 through a pin shaft. Preferably, the telescopic adjusting rod 34 is rotatably connected on the side of the deflection connecting piece 33, and the inclined lower end of the telescopic adjusting rod 34 is connected on the rotating plate 31. Preferably, a positioning guide plate 321 for assisting in limiting the deflectable direction of the deflection connecting piece 33 is further arranged on the U-shaped seat frame 32. Preferably, the deflection connecting piece 33 comprises a vertical connecting plate body 331 rotatably inserted on the U-shaped seat frame 32 and a horizontal sleeve rod 332 installed on the top end of the vertical connecting plate body 331 and connected with the antenna unit 4. Preferably, the narrow body side of the vertical connecting plate body 331 is connected with the inclined upper end of the telescopic adjusting rod 34 through a hinged seat. Preferably, an inclination angle sensor is further installed on the vertical connecting plate body 331, so as to monitor the actual inclination angle thereof. Preferably, the telescopic adjusting rod 34 can be an AWTP690 type electric drive hydraulic rod capable of high-precision length telescoping. The telescopic adjusting rod 34 provided in the application can change the length of the rod body through high-precision telescoping of the rod body, so as to adjust the included angle between the vertical connecting plate body 331 and the rotating plate 31, thereby effectively realizing the adjustment of the vertical inclination angle of the antenna unit 4.

[0037] Preferably, the antenna unit 4 can be a corner reflector antenna for microwave communication, specifically, it can be a double corner reflector antenna, thereby effectively improving the radiation intensity of the antenna. Preferably, the antenna unit 4 can be an AWUV3600-5G type corner reflector antenna.

[0038] The electric elements such as the driving unit 22, the deflection angle monitoring module 24, the electric drive guide rail 251, the telescopic adjusting rod 34 and the antenna unit 4 are electrically connected with the controller and the power supply. The control mode of the application is controlled by the controller, and the control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by those skilled in the art. The provision of the power supply also belongs to the common knowledge in the art, and the mechanical device and the mechanical structure features thereof are only protected by the application. Therefore, the control mode and the circuit connection are not explained in detail.

[0039] The utility model is not limited to the above optional implementation, anyone can draw other various forms of product under the enlightenment of the utility model, but no matter make any change in its shape or structure, all the technical schemes falling into the scope defined by the utility model claims are within the protection scope of the utility model. The utility model specification and its drawings should be understood as illustrative rather than limiting the claims. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and its equivalents. In the full text, the features guided by "preferably" are only optional ways, and should not be understood as necessarily setting, so the applicant reserves the right to abandon or delete the relevant preferred features at any time.

Claims

1. A microwave antenna adjustment device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, A planar deflection assembly (2) capable of changing the orientation of the antenna unit (4) in the horizontal plane is provided on the base (1), and a tilt adjustment assembly (3) for changing the tilt amplitude of the antenna unit (4) in the vertical plane is connected to the moving end of the planar deflection assembly (2) away from the base (1), wherein the antenna unit (4) is installed at the end of the tilt adjustment assembly (3) away from the planar deflection assembly (2); The planar deflection assembly (2) includes a double-layer shell (21), a drive unit (22) and a transmission mechanism (23). The transmission mechanism (23) is provided in the upper shell cavity of the double-layer shell (21), and the transmission mechanism (23) is also connected to the drive unit (22) in the lower shell cavity of the double-layer shell (21).

2. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The double-layer shell frame (21) includes a lower shell cover (211) that can be fastened to the base (1) to define the lower shell cavity, and an upper shell cover (212) that is fastened to the top surface of the lower shell cover (211) to define the upper shell cavity.

3. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive unit (22) is vertically mounted on the base (1), and a drive shaft (221) is coaxially connected to the power output end of the drive unit (22) and extends through the top housing of the lower cover (211) to the upper housing cavity.

4. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism (23) includes a first transmission disc (231) and a second transmission disc (232) rotatably mounted on the top surface of the lower cover (211), wherein, The first transmission disc (231) is connected to the upper axial end of the transmission shaft (221); A transmission belt (233) capable of transmitting power between the first transmission disc (231) and the second transmission disc (232) is fitted on the first transmission disc (231) and the second transmission disc (232); A rotating column (234) is also connected to the top surface of the second transmission disk (232), which passes through the top housing of the upper cover (212) and is connected to the tilt adjustment assembly (3).

5. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The tilt adjustment assembly (3) includes a rotating plate (31), a U-shaped support frame (32), a deflection connector (33), and a telescopic adjustment rod (34), wherein, The rotating plate (31) is mounted on the rotating column (234), and the U-shaped bracket (32) is supported above the plate. The deflection connector (33) is rotatably connected in the insertion cavity of the U-shaped bracket (32). The telescopic adjusting rod (34) is rotatably connected to the side of the deflection connector (33), and the inclined lower end of the telescopic adjusting rod (34) is connected to the rotating plate (31).

6. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, An alignment guide plate (321) is also provided on the U-shaped bracket (32) to help limit the deflectable direction of the deflection connector (33).

7. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The deflection connector (33) includes a vertical connecting plate (331) rotatably inserted into the U-shaped bracket (32) and a horizontal sleeve (332) mounted on the top of the vertical connecting plate (331) and connected to the antenna unit (4).

8. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A deflection angle monitoring module (24) is also provided on the base (1) directly below the second transmission disk (232), and the deflection angle monitoring module (24) is connected to the lower extension shaft section (2321) on the lower surface of the second transmission disk (232) through a coupling (241) that passes through the top housing of the lower cover (211).

9. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, A tensioning limiting mechanism (25) is also provided on the top surface of the lower cover (211) to adjust the working posture of the transmission belt (233) and change the transmission tension of the transmission belt (233).

10. The microwave antenna adjustment device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The tensioning limiting mechanism (25) includes an electrically driven guide rail (251), a limiting post (252), and a tensioning roller (253), wherein, The electric drive rail (251) is mounted on the top surface of the lower housing (211), and the limiting post (252) is provided on the translation slider of the electric drive rail (251). The tensioning roller (253) is rotatably sleeved on the limiting post (252).

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