A columnar antenna with light display function

Abstract

This invention discloses a columnar antenna with optical display function. It includes an antenna housing, an antenna pole and an optical fiber placed inside the antenna housing. A light guide is provided at the top of the antenna housing. One end of the optical fiber abuts against the light guide, and the other end of the optical fiber is placed outside the antenna housing and used to connect to an indicator light. This invention transmits the light from the indicator light through the optical fiber, inputting the optical signal representing the antenna function to the antenna end for display. Because the optical fiber is made of optical fiber material and contains no metal, it has no impact on the antenna performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of router antenna technology, and in particular to a columnar antenna with light display function. Background Technology

[0002] In the gateway router industry, antennas are among the most commonly used electronic components. Router antennas are typically external and upright, columnar in shape. This design means that the external antenna not only improves signal coverage but also affects the product's aesthetic appearance.

[0003] Currently, to enhance the aesthetics of external cylindrical antennas, most designers opt for structural modifications to improve their integration with the main product. Adding an optical display is undoubtedly a good design choice. However, when LED display circuitry is integrated into the antenna, the design introduces conductive wires containing conductive metal. Due to the conductivity of this metal, it can interfere with the antenna poles (the conductive components used for signal transmission, and also the main parts of the antenna). This can have a disastrous impact on antenna performance. Therefore, antennas with integrated optical displays are rarely seen on the market. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a columnar antenna with light display function that does not affect the antenna signal transmission.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A columnar antenna with light display function includes an antenna housing, an antenna pole and an optical fiber placed inside the antenna housing. A light guide is provided at the top of the antenna housing. One end of the optical fiber abuts against the light guide, and the other end of the optical fiber is placed outside the antenna housing and used to connect to an indicator light.

[0007] Preferably, the light guide is disposed at the top of the antenna housing or on the side of the top.

[0008] Preferably, when the light guide is located at the top of the antenna housing, the light guide is a light-transmitting head; when the light guide is located on the side of the top of the antenna housing, the light guide is a light-transmitting ring.

[0009] Preferably, the end of the optical fiber that abuts against the light guide is provided with a light-emitting terminal with a diameter larger than that of the optical fiber.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing sleeve is provided inside the antenna housing and at the light guide section, and one end of the optical fiber passes through the fixing sleeve and is placed at the light guide section.

[0011] By adopting the above solution, this utility model transmits the light of the indicator light through an optical fiber, and inputs the light signal representing the antenna function to the antenna end for display. Since the optical fiber is made of optical fiber material and does not contain metal, it will not affect the performance of the antenna. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model embodiment with a light-emitting terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a columnar antenna with optical display function, including an antenna housing 1, an antenna pole 2 and an optical fiber 3 placed inside the antenna housing 1. A light guide 4 is provided at the top of the antenna housing 1. One end of the optical fiber 3 abuts against the light guide 4, and the other end of the optical fiber 3 is placed outside the antenna housing 1 and used to connect to an indicator light. In a specific implementation, for connecting the optical fiber 3 to the indicator light, a sleeve can be provided at the indicator light, and then the optical fiber 3 can be inserted to a certain length, thus allowing the light from the indicator light to enter the optical fiber 3.

[0019] With this design, the light from the indicator light is transmitted through the fiber optic cable 3, and the optical signal representing the antenna function is input to the antenna end for display. Since the fiber optic cable is made of optical fiber material and does not contain any metal, it will not affect the performance of the antenna. The fiber optic cable 3 is only the material selected in this embodiment; flexible light guide tubes or other light guide components with equivalent functions can also be used.

[0020] Furthermore, regarding the establishment of the light guide part 4, it can be disposed at the top or the side of the top of the antenna housing. When the light guide part 4 is located at the top of the antenna housing 1, the light guide part 4 is a light-transmitting head; when the light guide part 4 is located on the side of the top of the antenna housing 1, the light guide part 4 is a light-transmitting ring.

[0021] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the emitted light is well guided to the light guide section 4, this embodiment may select to provide a light-emitting terminal 5 with a diameter larger than that of the optical fiber 3 at one end of the optical fiber 3 that is in contact with the light guide section 4. In this way, when the optical fiber 3 is guiding light, it can be discharged from the light-emitting terminal 5. The light-emitting terminal 5 is actually made of light-guiding material to increase the area and successfully guide the light to the light guide section 4.

[0022] Furthermore, regarding the fixing function of the optical fiber 3, a fixing sleeve 6 is provided inside the antenna housing 1 and at the light guide part 4 in this embodiment. One end of the optical fiber 3 passes through the fixing sleeve 6 and is placed at the light guide part 4. With this design, a clamping effect can be formed on the optical fiber 3, and combined with the light output terminal 5, the optical fiber 3 can be limited from being pulled out from the other end, preventing the light output terminal 5 from detaching from the light guide part 4.

[0023] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cylindrical antenna with optical display function, characterized in that: The antenna includes an antenna housing, an antenna pole and an optical fiber placed inside the antenna housing. A light guide is provided at the top of the antenna housing. One end of the optical fiber abuts against the light guide, and the other end of the optical fiber is placed outside the antenna housing and used to connect to an indicator light.

2. A cylindrical antenna with optical display function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide is located at the top of the antenna housing or on the side of the top.

3. A cylindrical antenna with optical display function as described in claim 2, characterized in that: When the light guide is located at the top of the antenna housing, the light guide is a light-transmitting head; when the light guide is located on the side of the top of the antenna housing, the light guide is a light-transmitting ring.

4. A cylindrical antenna with optical display function as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the optical fiber that is in contact with the light guide is provided with a light-emitting terminal with a diameter larger than that of the optical fiber.

5. A cylindrical antenna with optical display function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Inside the antenna housing, at the light guide section, there is a fixing sleeve, and one end of the optical fiber passes through the fixing sleeve and is placed at the light guide section.

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