An external antenna

Abstract

The utility model relates to an external antenna that can adjust the angle between the antenna shell and the joint, meeting the signal optimization needs in multiple scenarios. The external antenna comprises an antenna shell and a connecting seat. The antenna shell and the connecting seat are connected through a rotating structure. A PCB antenna is arranged in the shell. An antenna signal feed point is arranged on the PCB antenna. A coaxial line is arranged on the connecting seat and electrically connected with the antenna signal feed point. The rotating structure can adjust the angle between the antenna shell and the joint. The four commonly used angles are positive and negative 45 degrees and positive and negative 90 degrees, which can adapt to different installation position needs and signal receiving scenarios. The adjusted angle is fixed and stable, avoiding angle deviation caused by vibration and other factors and ensuring signal receiving stability. The structure is simple and convenient to operate. Angle adjustment can be completed without tools, improving user experience and suitable for popularization and application in the field of communication transmission technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication transmission technology, specifically to an external antenna. Background Technology

[0002] External antennas are key components of wireless communication devices (such as routers, base stations, and vehicle-mounted communication terminals), and their radiation direction directly affects signal transmission quality. Traditional external antennas typically employ a fixed structure, meaning the angle between the antenna housing and the connector (such as an SMA connector or an N-type connector) is a fixed value (e.g., 90° vertically or 180° horizontally), requiring strict alignment with the target direction during installation. However, in practical applications, limitations in device installation location (e.g., inclined walls, narrow spaces), signal obstruction (e.g., building reflections, obstacle interference), or the need for multi-device collaboration (e.g., multi-antenna diversity reception) necessitate flexible adjustment of the antenna's radiation angle to optimize signal coverage. Therefore, developing an external antenna with adjustable angle, simple and reliable structure, and convenient operation has significant practical value. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an external antenna that can adjust the angle between the antenna housing and the connector to meet the signal optimization needs of multiple scenarios.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an external antenna, including an antenna housing and a connecting base;

[0005] The antenna housing and the connecting base are connected by a rotating structure, which allows the antenna housing to rotate relative to the connecting base to form different angles.

[0006] The antenna housing includes a first housing and a second housing, which are disposed opposite to each other and sealed together, and together form a storage cavity.

[0007] A PCB antenna is provided inside the receiving cavity, and an antenna signal feed point is provided on the PCB antenna;

[0008] The connector is provided with a coaxial line, and the end of the coaxial line away from the connector extends into the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the antenna signal feed point.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating structure includes a first fixing block disposed at the upper end of the connecting seat;

[0010] The first fixing block is provided with a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate on its front and rear sides respectively, and a first clamping groove is formed between the two. The upper ends of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are rounded.

[0011] The first fixing block has a first through hole at its center for the coaxial line to pass through;

[0012] The lower end of the antenna housing is provided with a second fixing block, and the front and rear sides of the second fixing block are respectively provided with a third fixing plate and a fourth fixing plate, and a second clamping groove is formed between them. The depth of the second clamping groove is greater than the height of the first fixing plate, and the lower ends of the third fixing plate and the fourth fixing plate are both rounded.

[0013] The second fixing block has a second through hole at its center for the coaxial cable to pass through. The end of the coaxial cable away from the connecting seat passes through the first through hole, the first clamping groove, the second clamping groove, and the second through hole in sequence and extends into the storage cavity.

[0014] The third fixing plate is located outside the first fixing plate and the two are in sliding contact. The third fixing plate is located between the first fixing plates and is rotatably connected by a rotating shaft.

[0015] The fourth fixing plate is located outside the second fixing plate and the two are in sliding contact. The fourth fixing plate is located between the second fixing plates and is rotatably connected by a rotating shaft.

[0016] Positioning structures are provided between the third fixing plate and the first fixing plate, and between the fourth fixing plate and the second fixing plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the positioning structure includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion disposed on the inner surfaces of the third fixing plate and the fourth fixing plate;

[0018] The first protrusion is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left-right direction. The intersection of the first and second protrusions is perpendicular and the intersection point is penetrated by the corresponding pivot.

[0019] The outer surfaces of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are provided with a first groove, a second groove, a third groove, and a fourth groove, which intersect each other. The intersection of the first groove, the second groove, the third groove, and the fourth groove is penetrated by the corresponding rotating shaft.

[0020] The first groove is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left-right direction, the second groove is perpendicular to the first groove, and the third groove is inclined and the angle between it and the first groove is 45 degrees.

[0021] The fourth groove is inclined and symmetrical to the third groove about the first groove; in the initial state, the first convex strip and the second convex strip are located in the first groove and the second groove respectively, and the antenna housing and the connecting seat are collinear.

[0022] Furthermore, the first and second protrusions are made of an elastic material.

[0023] Furthermore, the first protrusion is beveled and angled at the two sides away from the corresponding fixing plate, and the second protrusion is beveled and angled at the two sides away from the corresponding fixing plate.

[0024] Furthermore, the upper ends of the outer surfaces of both the first and second fixing plates are provided with sloping grooves, the depth of which decreases from top to bottom.

[0025] The width of the sloping groove is greater than the width of the first groove, and the two are interconnected.

[0026] Furthermore, the PCB antenna is provided with multiple positioning through holes;

[0027] The inner surface of the first housing is provided with a plurality of positioning posts, the number of which is the same as the number of positioning through holes and corresponds one-to-one, and the plurality of positioning posts are located in the corresponding plurality of positioning through holes.

[0028] Furthermore, the connector uses an SMA connector.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0030] 1. The antenna housing and connector can be adjusted to multiple angles through a rotating structure, with four commonly used angles of ±45 degrees and ±90 degrees, to adapt to different installation position requirements and signal reception scenarios.

[0031] 2. The adjusted angle is fixed and stable to avoid angle deviation due to vibration and other factors, thus ensuring the stability of signal reception;

[0032] 3. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient. The angle can be adjusted without tools, which improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the external antenna described in this utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the external antenna described in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat, rotating structure, and coaxial line combination structure described in this utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the rotating structure described in this utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the first fixing block, the first fixing plate, and the second fixing plate described in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 6This is a front view of the first fixing plate described in this utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 The components of this utility model are the second fixing block, the third fixing plate, the fourth fixing plate, the first protruding strip, and the second protruding strip.

[0040] A schematic diagram of the combined structure;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the fourth fixing plate, the first protrusion, and the second protrusion described in this utility model;

[0042] The markings in the diagram are as follows: Antenna housing 1, First housing 101, Second housing 102, Connecting seat 2, PCB antenna 3, Coaxial line 4, Rotating structure 5, First fixing block 501, First fixing plate 502, Second fixing plate 503, First clamping groove 504, Second fixing block 506, Third fixing plate 507, Fourth fixing plate 508, Second clamping groove 509, Second through hole 510, Rotating shaft 511, First protrusion 6, Second protrusion 7, First groove 8, Second groove 9, Third groove 10, Fourth groove 11, Sloping groove 12, Positioning through hole 13, Positioning post 14. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] It should be noted that all directional indicator terms such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" in the embodiments of this application 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 utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 utility model. They are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0047] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this external antenna includes an antenna housing 1 and a connector 2;

[0048] The antenna housing 1 and the connecting base 2 are connected by a rotating structure 5. The rotating structure 5 is used to rotate the antenna housing 1 relative to the connecting base 2 to form different angles, mainly involving the adjustment of four commonly used angles: ±45 degrees and ±90 degrees.

[0049] The antenna housing 1 includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are arranged opposite to each other and sealed together. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 together form a storage cavity.

[0050] The PCB antenna 3 is provided inside the receiving cavity. The PCB antenna 3 is provided with an antenna signal feed point. Neither the PCB antenna 3 nor the antenna signal feed point has any prior art, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0051] The connector 2 is provided with a coaxial line 4, and the end of the coaxial line 4 away from the connector 2 extends into the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the antenna signal feed point.

[0052] like Figure 1-8As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the rotating structure 5 includes a first fixing block 501 disposed on the upper end of the connecting seat 2;

[0053] The first fixing block 501 is provided with a first fixing plate 502 and a second fixing plate 503 on its front and rear sides respectively, and a first clamping groove 504 is formed between the two. The lower end surfaces of the first fixing plate 502 and the second fixing plate 503 are flush with the lower end surface of the first fixing block 501. The upper ends of the first fixing plate 502 and the second fixing plate 503 are rounded. The purpose of rounding the corners is to facilitate subsequent rotation without causing interference.

[0054] The first fixing block 501 has a first through hole at its center for the coaxial line 4 to pass through, and the first through hole is located between the first fixing plate 502 and the second fixing plate 503;

[0055] The lower end of the antenna housing 1 is provided with a second fixing block 506. The front and rear sides of the second fixing block 506 are respectively provided with a third fixing plate 507 and a fourth fixing plate 508, and a second clamping groove 509 is formed between them. The depth of the second clamping groove 509 is greater than the height of the first fixing plate 502 or the second fixing plate 503. The lower ends of the third fixing plate 507 and the fourth fixing plate 508 are rounded. The purpose of rounding the corners is to facilitate subsequent rotation without causing interference.

[0056] The second fixing block 506 has a second through hole 510 at its center for the coaxial line 4 to pass through. The second through hole 510 is located between the third fixing plate 507 and the fourth fixing plate 508. The end of the coaxial line 4 away from the connecting seat 2 passes through the first through hole, the first groove 8, the second groove 9, and the second through hole 510 in sequence and extends into the receiving cavity to be electrically connected to the antenna signal feed point.

[0057] The third fixing plate 507 is located outside the first fixing plate 502 and the two are in sliding contact. The third fixing plate 507 is rotatably connected to the first fixing plate 502 via a rotating shaft 511, and the relative rotation of the third fixing plate 507 to the first fixing plate 502 is achieved via the rotating shaft 511.

[0058] The fourth fixing plate 508 is located outside the second fixing plate 503 and the two are in sliding contact. The fourth fixing plate 508 is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate 503 through a rotating shaft 511, and the relative rotation of the fourth fixing plate 508 on the second fixing plate 503 is realized through the rotating shaft 511.

[0059] Positioning structures are provided between the third fixing plate 507 and the first fixing plate 502, and between the fourth fixing plate 508 and the second fixing plate 503. These are two identical positioning structures. The positioning structures are used to limit the rotation of the third fixing plate 507 and the fourth fixing plate 508 to a specific angle, so that they will not rotate arbitrarily after the angle is adjusted, thus ensuring the stability between the antenna housing 1 and the connecting seat 2.

[0060] like Figure 4-8 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the positioning structure includes a first protrusion 6 and a second protrusion 7 disposed on the inner surface of the third fixing plate 507 and the fourth fixing plate 508, that is, the inner surface of the third fixing plate 507 is provided with the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7, and the inner surface of the fourth fixing plate 507 is also provided with the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7.

[0061] The first protrusion 6 is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left-right direction, that is, the first protrusion 6 is located in the middle of the left-right direction of the third fixing plate 507 or the fourth fixing plate 508. The first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 intersect and are perpendicular. The intersection of the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 is penetrated by the corresponding rotating shaft 511. The width and thickness of the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 are the same. The length of the first protrusion 6 is equal to the height of the third fixing plate 507 or the fourth fixing plate 508. The length of the second protrusion 7 is equal to the width of the third fixing plate 507 or the fourth fixing plate 508.

[0062] The outer surfaces of the first fixing plate 502 and the second fixing plate 503 are provided with a first groove 8, a second groove 9, a third groove 10 and a fourth groove 11, which intersect each other. The intersection of the first groove 8, the second groove 9, the third groove 10 and the fourth groove 11 is penetrated by the corresponding rotating shaft 511.

[0063] The first groove 8 is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left-right direction. The second groove 9 is perpendicular to the first groove 8, that is, the second groove 9 is horizontally arranged and located in the upper middle part of the first fixing plate 502 or the second fixing plate 503.

[0064] The third groove 10 is inclined and forms an angle of 45 degrees with the first groove 8. The fourth groove 11 is inclined and is symmetrical to the third groove 10 about the first groove 8, that is, the fourth groove 11 and the third groove 10 are arranged in an X shape. In the initial state, the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 are located in the first groove 8 and the second groove 9 respectively, and the antenna housing 1 and the connecting seat 2 are collinear, that is, the antenna housing 1 is in a vertical state. When adjusting the angle of the antenna housing 1, the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 are rotated and squeezed out from the first groove 8 and the second groove 9 respectively, clockwise. When rotated 45 degrees, the first protrusion 6 is exactly located in the fourth groove 11, and the second protrusion 7 is exactly located in the third groove 10. When rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the first protrusion 6 is exactly located in the second groove 9, and the second protrusion 7 is exactly located in the first groove 8. When rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise, the first protrusion 6 is exactly located in the third groove 10, and the second protrusion 7 is exactly located in the fourth groove 11. When rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, the first protrusion 6 is exactly located in the second groove 9, and the second protrusion 7 is exactly located in the first groove 8. By using the two protrusions in conjunction with the two grooves, the adjustment and limiting of a specific angle can be achieved.

[0065] In the above embodiments, preferably, the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 are made of elastic material, preferably a mixture of PC and ASA. The use of elastic material allows the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 to be squeezed and deformed to rotate out of the corresponding grooves when rotated. After rotating to a specific angle, the presence of the grooves will cause the squeezed and deformed first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 to recover their deformation and be stuck in the two grooves to achieve positioning, thereby preventing the antenna housing 1 from rotating arbitrarily. At the same time, it can be clearly known that the angle of rotation is 45 degrees. When a 90-degree rotation is required, the operation can be repeated.

[0066] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to ensure that the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 can smoothly slide out of the corresponding groove when rotating, the two sides of the surface of the first protrusion 6 away from the corresponding fixing plate are beveled, and the two sides of the surface of the second protrusion 7 away from the corresponding fixing plate are beveled. The beveled edges guide the transition, so that the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 can smoothly rotate and slide out of the corresponding groove when rotating.

[0067] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to further ensure that the first protrusion 6 and the second protrusion 7 can slide smoothly out of the corresponding groove when rotating, the upper ends of the outer surfaces of the first fixing plate 502 and the second fixing plate 503 are provided with sloping grooves 12, and the depth decreases from top to bottom.

[0068] The width of the sloping groove 12 is greater than the width of the first groove 8 and the two are interconnected. Since the lower end of the sloping groove 12 is shallower, the protrusion located there is easier to slide out from the lower end of the sloping groove 12, thereby causing other parts of the protrusion to better detach from the first groove 8. In other words, guided by the sloping groove 12, the part of the first protrusion 6 or the second protrusion 7 located in the upper half of the first groove 8 can be smoothly squeezed out of the upper half of the first groove 8, thereby allowing the entire protrusion to be smoothly squeezed and rotated to detach from the first groove 8.

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the positioning PCB antenna 3, the PCB antenna 3 is provided with a plurality of positioning through holes 13;

[0070] The inner surface of the first housing 101 is provided with a plurality of positioning posts 14. The number of positioning posts 14 is the same as the number of positioning through holes 13 and they correspond one-to-one. The positioning posts 14 are respectively located in the corresponding positioning through holes 13. Through the cooperation of the positioning posts 14 and the positioning through holes 13, it is convenient to install and position the PCB antenna 3, and at the same time, it also plays a role in supporting the PCB antenna 3 and preventing mistake.

[0071] In this embodiment, preferably, the connector 2 is an SMA connector.

[0072] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An external antenna, characterized in that: Includes antenna housing (1) and connector (2); The antenna housing (1) and the connecting seat (2) are connected by a rotating structure (5), which is used to rotate the antenna housing (1) relative to the connecting seat (2) to form different angles. The antenna housing (1) includes a first housing (101) and a second housing (102). The first housing (101) and the second housing (102) are arranged opposite to each other and are sealed together. The first housing (101) and the second housing (102) together form a storage cavity. A PCB antenna (3) is provided inside the receiving cavity, and an antenna signal feed point is provided on the PCB antenna (3); A coaxial line (4) is provided on the connector (2), and the end of the coaxial line (4) away from the connector (2) extends to the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the antenna signal feed point.

2. An external antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating structure (5) includes a first fixing block (501) disposed on the upper end of the connecting seat (2); The first fixing block (501) has a first fixing plate (502) and a second fixing plate (503) respectively on its front and rear sides, and a first clamping groove (504) is formed between the two. The upper ends of the first fixing plate (502) and the second fixing plate (503) are both rounded. The first fixing block (501) has a first through hole at its center for the coaxial line (4) to pass through; The lower end of the antenna housing (1) is provided with a second fixing block (506). The front and rear sides of the second fixing block (506) are respectively provided with a third fixing plate (507) and a fourth fixing plate (508), and a second clamping groove (509) is formed between them. The depth of the second clamping groove (509) is greater than the height of the first fixing plate (502). The lower ends of the third fixing plate (507) and the fourth fixing plate (508) are both rounded. The second fixing block (506) has a second through hole (510) at its center for the coaxial line (4) to pass through. The end of the coaxial line (4) away from the connecting seat (2) passes through the first through hole, the first clamping groove (504), the second clamping groove (509), and the second through hole (510) in sequence and extends into the storage cavity. The third fixing plate (507) is located outside the first fixing plate (502) and the two are in sliding contact. The third fixing plate (507) is rotatably connected to the first fixing plate (502) via a rotating shaft (511). The fourth fixing plate (508) is located outside the second fixing plate (503) and the two are in sliding contact. The fourth fixing plate (508) is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate (503) via a rotating shaft (511). Positioning structures are provided between the third fixing plate (507) and the first fixing plate (502) and between the fourth fixing plate (508) and the second fixing plate (503).

3. An external antenna according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning structure includes a first protrusion (6) and a second protrusion (7) disposed on the inner surfaces of the third fixing plate (507) and the fourth fixing plate (508); The first protrusion (6) is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left and right direction. The first protrusion (6) and the second protrusion (7) intersect and are perpendicular. The intersection of the first protrusion (6) and the second protrusion (7) is penetrated by the corresponding rotating shaft (511). The outer surfaces of the first fixing plate (502) and the second fixing plate (503) are provided with a first groove (8), a second groove (9), a third groove (10), and a fourth groove (11), and the four grooves intersect each other. The intersection of the first groove (8), the second groove (9), the third groove (10), and the fourth groove (11) is penetrated by the corresponding rotating shaft (511). The first groove (8) is vertically arranged and located in the middle of the left-right direction, the second groove (9) is perpendicular to the first groove (8), and the third groove (10) is inclined and the angle between it and the first groove (8) is 45 degrees. The fourth groove (11) is inclined and symmetrical to the third groove (10) about the first groove (8); in the initial state, the first protrusion (6) and the second protrusion (7) are located in the first groove (8) and the second groove (9) respectively, and the antenna housing (1) and the connecting seat (2) are collinear.

4. An external antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first protrusion (6) and the second protrusion (7) are made of elastic material.

5. An external antenna according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first protrusion (6) is beveled at the two sides away from the corresponding fixing plate; the second protrusion (7) is beveled at the two sides away from the corresponding fixing plate.

6. An external antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper ends of the outer surfaces of the first fixing plate (502) and the second fixing plate (503) are provided with sloping grooves (12) and the depth decreases from top to bottom. The width of the sloping groove (12) is greater than the width of the first groove (8) and the two are connected to each other.

7. An external antenna according to claim 6, characterized in that: The PCB antenna (3) is provided with multiple positioning through holes (13); The inner surface of the first housing (101) is provided with a plurality of positioning posts (14). The number of the plurality of positioning posts (14) is the same as the number of the plurality of positioning through holes (13) and they correspond one to one. The plurality of positioning posts (14) are respectively located in the corresponding plurality of positioning through holes (13).

8. An external antenna according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connector (2) adopts an SMA connector.

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