Communication module with built-in antenna

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of communication modules, in particular to a communication module with a built-in antenna, which comprises a PCB (printed circuit board), a control module is connected onto the PCB, a connecting end is arranged on the surface of the PCB, the PCB is electrically connected with an antenna structure through the connecting end, an inner cavity used for covering the control module is formed in the antenna structure, and the control module is arranged in the inner cavity. According to the utility model, the antenna structure covers the control module through the inner cavity, the effective radiation area of the antenna can be increased by the antenna structure cover, so that the signal receiving capability is enhanced, the communication quality and stability of the communication module are improved, and the control module on the PCB is covered and protected by the antenna structure through the inner cavity. The direct influence of the external environment on the control module is effectively isolated, the fault risk of poor contact and the like caused by external factors is reduced, the maintenance cost is reduced, and the service life of the communication module is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication modules, specifically to a communication module with a built-in antenna. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era of rapid digital and information technology development, communication modules, as core components for enabling wireless communication between devices, are widely used in numerous technological fields such as smart homes, industrial IoT, intelligent transportation, and telemedicine. They connect various smart devices to networks, enabling real-time data transmission and interaction, and providing crucial technical support for intelligent control, remote monitoring, and management of equipment.

[0003] In the field of radio frequency (RF) antenna lighting fixtures, the application of communication modules is becoming increasingly widespread. These fixtures typically integrate lighting and wireless communication functions, connecting to intelligent control systems via built-in communication modules to remotely control the lights, adjust brightness, and change colors. Existing communication modules in RF antenna lighting fixtures generally include a baseband processing unit, an RF transceiver unit, and an external antenna. The external antenna is primarily used to receive wireless signals, and its performance and installation location significantly impact the communication effectiveness of the lighting fixture.

[0004] However, existing communication modules have certain shortcomings in practical applications. Among them, the antenna structure of existing radio frequency antennas is relatively simple, and they are generally spirally mounted on the PCB board, which affects the aesthetics of the communication module. In addition, the communication receiving area of ​​these antennas is small, which affects the communication quality and stability of the communication module. Furthermore, existing communication modules are generally directly exposed, making them susceptible to the influence of the external environment, such as collisions, squeezing, and moisture, which can easily lead to fault risks such as poor contact and maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned defects and provide a communication module with a built-in antenna, so as to solve the technical problems in the background art where the antenna structure of the existing communication module has a small receiving area, which affects the communication quality and stability, and the existing communication module lacks a protective structure, which affects the effective protection of the communication module components.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following means:

[0007] A communication module with a built-in antenna includes a PCB board, on which a control module is connected. A connection terminal is provided on the surface of the PCB board, and an antenna structure is electrically connected to the PCB board through the connection terminal. An inner cavity is formed inside the antenna structure to cover the control module, so that the antenna structure covers and protects the control module through the inner cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, as described above, the bottom of the PCB board is provided with multiple soldering slots, and each of the multiple soldering slots is connected to a surface-mount pin for soldering.

[0009] The bottom of the PCB board has multiple soldering slots and connects to surface-mount pins, which facilitates stable soldering connections between the communication module and other devices, ensuring reliable installation of the communication module in the circuit. At the same time, the surface-mount pin configuration is simpler and more aesthetically pleasing than through-hole pins, and the surface-mount pins ensure reliable soldering of the communication module.

[0010] Furthermore, as described above, the side of the antenna structure is bent to form a protective edge, making the antenna structure a shell cover, and the antenna structure is formed into an inner cavity by stamping.

[0011] The antenna structure features a protective edge formed by bending on the side, which acts as a cover to further enhance the protection of the internal control module. At the same time, the internal cavity can wrap and protect the control module on the PCB board, further enhancing the protection against compression, impact, and water damage.

[0012] Furthermore, as described above, the cross-section of the antenna structure is rectangular, circular, or polygonal.

[0013] The antenna structure has a rectangular, circular, or polygonal cross-section, allowing for the selection of a suitable shape based on actual needs and installation space. This increases the flexibility of antenna structure design, meets the usage requirements of different scenarios, and also helps optimize the performance of the antenna structure.

[0014] Furthermore, as described above, the outer surface of the antenna structure forms a receiving surface, and the antenna structure is provided with a chamfer.

[0015] The outer surface of the antenna structure forms a receiving surface, which increases the receiving area of ​​the antenna and helps to improve the communication quality and stability of the communication module. The chamfering can avoid the antenna structure edges being too sharp, reducing the safety hazards such as scratches to other parts or personnel during installation and use, while also improving the aesthetics of the product.

[0016] Furthermore, as described above, the control module is mounted on the upper surface of the PCB board by soldering, the connection end is located on the upper surface of the PCB board, the antenna structure is electrically connected to the connection end, and the length and width of the antenna structure are matched with the length and width of the PCB board, or are smaller than the length and width of the PCB board.

[0017] The control module is mounted on the upper surface of the PCB board via soldering, and the connection terminal is also located on the upper surface, which facilitates electrical connection between the antenna structure and the connection terminal, ensuring the stability and reliability of signal transmission. The length and width of the antenna structure are matched with or smaller than the PCB board, making the overall layout of the antenna structure and the PCB board more compact and reasonable. This ensures that the antenna structure can protect the control module without affecting the overall size and installation convenience of the communication module due to the antenna structure being too large.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The antenna structure is mounted on the PCB board. Compared with the traditional spiral antenna, this structure effectively increases the effective radiation area of ​​the antenna, thereby enhancing the signal reception capability, improving the communication quality and stability of the communication module, and protecting the control module on the PCB board through the inner cavity of the antenna structure. This effectively isolates the direct impact of the external environment on the control module, such as collision, squeezing, moisture, etc., reducing the risk of failures such as poor contact caused by external factors, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the service life of the communication module. The utility model also makes the overall appearance of the communication module simpler and more beautiful by mounting the antenna structure on the PCB board, improving the overall visual effect of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top-view perspective view of this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view from a low angle in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view from a top-down perspective of this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view from a bottom angle in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is the circuit diagram for this embodiment;

[0024] The labels in the figure are as follows: 1-PCB board, 2-control module, 3-connection end, 4-antenna structure, 5-inner cavity, 6-soldering groove, 7-pin, 8-protective edge, 9-chamfer. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the following describes the solution in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this scheme and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0028] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1-5 The specific implementation of the communication module with built-in antenna includes a PCB board 1, on which a control module 2 is connected. A connection terminal 3 is provided on the surface of the PCB board 1, and an antenna structure 4 is electrically connected to the PCB board 1 through the connection terminal 3. An inner cavity 5 is formed inside the antenna structure 4 for covering the control module 2, so that the antenna structure 4 covers and protects the control module 2 through the inner cavity 5.

[0029] The antenna structure forms an inner cavity that covers the control module, providing protection for the module. This effectively reduces the impact of external environmental factors such as collisions, pressure, and humidity on the control module, lowers the risk of malfunctions such as poor contact and maintenance costs, and improves the reliability and lifespan of the communication module.

[0030] The bottom of the PCB board 1 is provided with multiple soldering slots 6, each of which is connected to a surface-mount pin 7 for soldering. The presence of multiple soldering slots 6 and surface-mount pins 7 on the bottom of the PCB board 1 facilitates stable soldering connections between the communication module and other devices, ensuring reliable installation of the communication module in the circuit. Furthermore, the surface-mount pins 7 are simpler and more aesthetically pleasing than through-hole pins 7, and they ensure reliable soldering of the communication module.

[0031] The antenna structure 4 has a protective flange 8 formed by bending on its side, making the antenna structure 4 a shell cover. The antenna structure 4 also has an inner cavity 5 formed by stamping. The protective flange 8 formed by bending on the side of the antenna structure 4 to form a shell cover further enhances the protection of the internal control module 2. At the same time, the inner cavity 5 can wrap and protect the control module 2 on the PCB board 1, further enhancing the protection of the control module 2 against compression, impact, and water.

[0032] The antenna structure 4 has a rectangular cross-section.

[0033] In some embodiments, the antenna structure 4 has a rectangular, circular, or polygonal cross-section. The appropriate shape can be selected according to actual needs and installation space, which increases the flexibility of the antenna structure 4 design, meets the usage requirements in different scenarios, and also helps to optimize the performance of the antenna structure 4.

[0034] The outer surface of the antenna structure 4 forms a receiving surface, and a chamfer 9 is provided on the antenna structure 4. The outer surface of the antenna structure 4 forms a receiving surface, which increases the receiving area of ​​the antenna and helps to improve the communication quality and stability of the communication module; the chamfer 9 can avoid the edges of the antenna structure 4 being too sharp, reducing the safety hazards such as scratches to other components or personnel during installation and use, and also improving the aesthetics of the product.

[0035] The control module 2 is mounted on the upper surface of the PCB board 1 by soldering. The connection end 3 is located on the upper surface of the PCB board 1. The antenna structure 4 is electrically connected to the connection end 3. The length and width of the antenna structure 4 are matched with the length and width of the PCB board 1, or are smaller than the length and width of the PCB board 1.

[0036] The control module 2 is soldered to the upper surface of the PCB board 1, and the connection terminal 3 is also located on the upper surface, facilitating electrical connection between the antenna structure 4 and the connection terminal 3, ensuring the stability and reliability of signal transmission. The length and width of the antenna structure 4 match those of the PCB board 1, making the overall layout of the antenna structure 4 and the PCB board 1 more compact and reasonable. This ensures that the antenna structure 4 protects the control module 2 without affecting the overall size and installation convenience of the communication module due to the antenna structure 4 being too large. Specifically, the composition of the control module 2 is described in detail below. Figure 5 The circuit diagram.

[0037] Specifically, the communication module in this embodiment is used to control radio frequency antenna lighting fixtures. Compared with existing lighting fixture communication modules, its signal reception is more stable and the protection effect of the control module 2 is better, thus extending its service life.

[0038] The specific structure in this embodiment is as follows:

[0039] The surface-mount pin 7 is connected to the solder bath of the PCB board 1. The control module 2 is mounted on the upper surface of the PCB board 1 by soldering. At the same time, the antenna structure 4 is mounted on the PCB board 1 and soldered to the connection terminal 3 on the PCB board 1. Specifically, the antenna structure 4 in this embodiment is a rectangular cover. Compared with the traditional spiral antenna, this structure effectively increases the effective radiation area of ​​the antenna, thereby enhancing the signal reception capability, improving the communication quality and stability of the communication module, and protecting the control module 2 on the PCB board 1 through the inner cavity 5. This effectively isolates the direct impact of the external environment on the control module 2, such as collision, squeezing, moisture, etc., reducing the risk of failure such as poor contact caused by external factors, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the service life of the communication module. This utility model mounts the antenna structure 4 on the PCB board 1, making the overall appearance of the communication module simpler and more beautiful, and improving the overall visual effect of the product.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A communication module with a built-in antenna, comprising a PCB board, characterized in that: The PCB board is connected to a control module. The surface of the PCB board is provided with a connection terminal, and the PCB board is electrically connected to an antenna structure through the connection terminal. The antenna structure has an internal cavity for covering the control module, so that the antenna structure covers and protects the control module through the internal cavity.

2. The communication module with a built-in antenna according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the PCB board is provided with multiple soldering slots, and each of the soldering slots is connected to a surface-mount pin for soldering.

3. The communication module with a built-in antenna according to claim 1, wherein: The antenna structure has protective edges formed by bending on its sides, making the antenna structure resemble a shell cover. The antenna structure also has an inner cavity formed by stamping.

4. The communication module with a built-in antenna according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The cross-section of the antenna structure is rectangular, circular, or polygonal.

5. The communication module with a built-in antenna according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the antenna structure forms a receiving surface, and the antenna structure is provided with chamfers.

6. The communication module with a built-in antenna according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The control module is mounted on the upper surface of the PCB board by soldering, and the connection end is located on the upper surface of the PCB board. The antenna structure is electrically connected to the connection end, and the length and width of the antenna structure are matched with the length and width of the PCB board, or are smaller than the length and width of the PCB board.

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