Antenna automatic positioning structure

Abstract

This application discloses an automatic antenna positioning structure, which is disposed on a column. The automatic antenna positioning structure includes: a first driving component, a moving component, an antenna assembly, and a second driving component. The first driving component is disposed on the side of the column. The moving component is disposed on the first driving component, and the first driving component drives the moving component to rotate horizontally relative to the side of the column. The antenna assembly is pivotally disposed on the first moving component. The second driving component is disposed at the pivot point between the moving component and the antenna assembly, and the second driving component drives the antenna assembly to rotate upward or downward relative to the moving component. The antenna assembly further includes a sensor and a controller, the sensor being electrically connected to the controller, and the controller being electrically connected to both the first driving component and the second driving component.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of antenna devices, and more particularly to an automatic antenna positioning structure. [Previous Technology]

[0002] The characteristic of directional antennas is long-distance signal transmission, and they can only transmit signals in a fixed direction. Current antenna designs are based on the direction in which the antenna needs to transmit signals, which is then permanently fixed and cannot be changed. Even if the direction of the antenna's signal transmission needs to be adjusted, it requires manual disassembly and reassembly to reposition the antenna, making the installation and use of directional antennas very inconvenient. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] This application provides an automatic antenna positioning structure, which uses a first driving component and a second driving component to adjust the antenna angle and antenna position that the antenna needs to transmit signals to solve the problem of directional antennas needing to be readjusted.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] A plug structure is provided, which is disposed on a column. The automatic antenna positioning structure includes: a first driving component, a moving component, an antenna assembly, and a second driving component. The first driving component is disposed on the side of the column. The moving component is disposed on the first driving component, and the first driving component drives the moving component to rotate horizontally relative to the side of the column. The antenna assembly is pivotally disposed on the first moving component. The second driving component is disposed at the pivot point between the moving component and the antenna assembly, and the second driving component drives the antenna assembly to rotate upward or downward relative to the moving component. The antenna assembly further includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to both the first driving component and the second driving component.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first driving component includes a driving track, a first connecting rod and a first driving member. The driving track is arranged around the periphery of the column. The first driving member is disposed on the moving component. The first driving member is driven to one end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is movably disposed within the driving track.

[0007] In one embodiment, the moving component includes a first moving member, a second moving member and a third moving member, the first moving member being disposed on the first driving component, the second moving member being assembled on the first moving member, the third moving member being pivotally disposed on the second moving member, and the antenna component being disposed on the third moving member.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first movable member has two assembly holes, the second movable member has a flat portion and two assembly portions, one end of the two assembly portions extends upward and outward from both sides of the flat portion, the two assembly portions form an L-shaped bracket structure, and the other end of the two assembly portions is embedded in the two assembly holes.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second moving member has a planar portion, and the third moving member has a rotating portion and two connecting portions. The rotating portion and the planar portion are pivotally connected to each other. One end of the two connecting portions extends downward and outward from both sides of the rotating portion, and the other end of the two connecting portions is pivotally connected to the antenna assembly.

[0010] In one embodiment, a third drive assembly is further included, the third drive assembly being disposed at the pivot junction of the planar portion and the rotating portion, the third drive assembly driving the third moving member to rotate horizontally relative to the second moving member.

[0011] In one embodiment, the third drive assembly includes a third drive member and a third linkage rod, the third drive member being connected to one end of the third linkage rod, and the other end of the third linkage rod being pivotally connected to the rotating surface and the planar portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the rotating surface further includes two limiting holes that extend along the rotation angle of the rotating surface relative to the planar portion, and the moving component further includes two limiting members, one end of the two limiting members passing through the planar portion and the rotating surface, and the other end of the two limiting members being located in the two limiting holes.

[0013] In one embodiment, the controller is further electrically connected to the third drive component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second driving component includes a second driving member and a second linkage rod, the second driving member being connected to drive one end of the second linkage rod, and the other end of the second linkage rod being pivotally connected to one end of the connecting portion and the antenna component.

[0015] This application provides an automatic antenna positioning structure, in which a first driving component and a second driving component are respectively disposed on a moving component and an antenna component. A sensor within the antenna component senses the position of the signal receiver, and then a controller of the antenna component controls the first driving component and the second driving component respectively, causing the antenna component to move to the antenna angle and antenna position corresponding to the transmitted signal. Thus, the automatic antenna positioning structure of this application can automatically adjust the direction of the antenna's transmitted signal.

[0016] Further advantages of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify key or important features of the embodiments of this application, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this application. Other features of this application will become readily apparent from the following description.

Implementation Method

[0019] Several embodiments of this application will be disclosed below with reference to the drawings. For clarity, many implementation details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these implementation details are not intended to limit this application. That is, in some embodiments of this application, these implementation details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner. In the following embodiments, the same or similar components will be represented by the same reference numerals.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the antenna automatic positioning structure of this application, Figure 2 is another perspective view, and Figure 3 is an electrical connection diagram. As shown in the figures, this application provides an antenna automatic positioning structure 1, which is disposed on a column 2. The antenna automatic positioning structure 1 includes: a first driving component 11, a moving component 12, an antenna component 13, and a second driving component 14. The first driving component 11 is disposed on the side of the column 2. The moving component 12 is disposed on the first driving component 11, and the first driving component 11 drives the moving component 12 to rotate horizontally relative to the side of the column 2. The antenna component 13 is pivotally disposed on the first moving component 121. The second drive assembly 14 is located at the pivot point between the moving assembly 12 and the antenna assembly 13. The second drive assembly 14 drives the antenna assembly 13 to rotate upward or downward relative to the moving assembly 12. The antenna assembly 13 further includes a sensor 131 and a controller 132. The sensor 131 is electrically connected to the controller 132, and the controller 132 is electrically connected to both the first drive assembly 11 and the second drive assembly 14. The sensor 131 of the antenna assembly detects and adjusts the position of the signal receiver 3, while the controller 132 manipulates the first drive assembly 11 and the second drive assembly 14 to rotate the moving assembly 12 and the antenna assembly 13, so that the signal transmission of the antenna assembly 13 can move to correspond to the signal receiver 3.

[0021] In this embodiment, the moving component 12 includes a first moving member 121, a second moving member 122, and a third moving member 123. The first moving member 121 is disposed on the first driving component 11, the second moving member 122 is assembled on the first moving member 121, and the third moving member 123 is pivotally disposed on the second moving member 122. The antenna component 13 is disposed on the third moving member 123. The first driving component 11 includes a driving rail 111, a first connecting rod 112, and a first driving member 113. The driving rail 111 is arranged around the periphery of the column 2. The first driving member 113 is disposed on the first moving member 121 and is drivenly connected to one end of the first connecting rod 112. The other end of the first connecting rod 112 is movably disposed within the driving rail 111. The first driving member 113 drives the first moving member 121 to rotate horizontally relative to the column 2.

[0022] Furthermore, the first moving member 121 has two assembly holes 1210, and the second moving member 122 has a flat portion 1221 and two assembly portions 1222. One end of each assembly portion 1222 extends upward and outward from both sides of the flat portion 1221. The two assembly portions 1222 form an L-shaped support structure, and the other end of each assembly portion 1222 is embedded in the two assembly holes 1210. The L-shaped structure of the assembly portion 1222 of the second moving member 122 is made by bending sheet metal, and the other end of the L-shaped structure is inserted into the assembly hole 1210 of the first moving member 121 on the opposite side. This allows the bent area of ​​the L-shaped structure of the second moving member 122 to directly support the first moving member 121, increasing the structural strength of the combination of the first moving member 121 and the second moving member 122. This replaces the traditional method of placing triangular iron pieces and welding them. This method can significantly reduce the process flow and improve the yield, effectively reducing manufacturing costs.

[0023] Furthermore, the second moving member 122 has a planar portion 1221, and the third moving member 123 has a rotating portion 1231 and two connecting portions 1232. The rotating portion 1231 and the planar portion 1221 are pivotally connected to each other. One end of each of the two connecting portions 1232 extends downward and outward from both sides of the rotating portion 1231, and the other end of each of the two connecting portions 1232 is pivotally connected to the antenna assembly 13. Furthermore, the antenna automatic positioning structure 1 further includes a third driving assembly 15. The third driving assembly 15 is disposed at the pivot point between the planar portion 1221 and the rotating portion 1231, and the third driving assembly 15 drives the third moving member 123 to rotate horizontally relative to the second moving member 122. The third driving assembly 15 includes a third driving member 151 and a third connecting rod 152. The third driving member 151 is connected to one end of the third connecting rod 152, and the other end of the third connecting rod 152 is pivotally connected to the rotating portion 1231 and the planar portion 1221.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 3 again. The controller 131 of the antenna assembly 13 is electrically connected to the third drive assembly 15. When the sensor 131 of the antenna assembly detects the signal receiver 3, the controller 132 will further control the third drive assembly 15 to rotate the second moving member 122 relative to the third moving member 123 by a rotation angle, so that the signal transmission of the antenna assembly 13 can move to correspond to the signal receiver 3. The first drive assembly 11, the second drive assembly 14 and the third drive assembly 15 are stepper motors.

[0025] As described above, the rotating surface 1231 further includes two first limiting holes 1230. The first limiting holes 1230 extend along the rotation angle of the rotating surface 1231 relative to the planar portion 1221. The moving component 12 further includes two first limiting members 124. One end of the two first limiting members 124 passes through the planar portion 1221 and the rotating surface 1231, and the other end of the two first limiting members 124 is located in the two first limiting holes 1230. The first limiting hole 1230 has a curved opening. When the third moving member 123 rotates relative to the second moving member 122, the rotation range of the third moving member 123 is limited by the first limiting hole 1230 and the first limiting member 124. One end of the first limiting member 124 abuts against the inner walls of both ends of the first limiting hole 1230.

[0026] In this embodiment, the second driving assembly 14 includes a second driving member 141 and a second connecting rod 142. The second driving member 141 is connected to drive one end of the second connecting rod 142, and the other end of the second connecting rod 142 is pivotally connected to one end of the connecting portion 1232 and the antenna assembly 13. The antenna assembly 13 further includes an antenna body 133 and an antenna assembly 134. The antenna body 133 is disposed on one side of the antenna assembly 134, and the antenna assembly 134 is pivotally connected to one end of the connecting portion 1232. The antenna assembly 134 has two second limiting holes 1341, and the moving assembly 12 further includes two second limiting members 125. One end of the two second limiting members 125 passes through the antenna assembly 134 and one end of the connecting portion 1232, and one end of the two second limiting members 125 is located within the two second limiting holes 1341. The second limiting hole 1341 has a curved opening. When the antenna assembly 13 rotates relative to the third moving member 123, the range of elevation and depression angles of the antenna assembly 13 are limited by the second limiting hole 1341 and the second limiting member 125. One end of the second limiting member 125 abuts against the inner walls of both ends of the second limiting hole 1341. Additionally, the controller 131 and the sensor 132 are located inside the antenna assembly 13.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 4 and 5 together. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the first driving component of this application, and Figure 5 is another schematic diagram of the driving component. As shown in the figures, in this embodiment, the controller 131 of the antenna component 13 can control the first driving component 11. The first driving member 113 is driven to one end of the first connecting rod 112, and the other end of the first connecting rod 112 moves within the driving track 111. Consequently, the first connecting rod 112 drives the first driving member 113 and the first moving member 121 to rotate horizontally along the circumferential side of the column 2. Thus, the first driving component 11 moves the antenna component 13 in the corresponding direction.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7 together. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the second driving component of this application, and Figure 7 is another schematic diagram of the driving component. As shown in the figures, in this embodiment, the controller 131 of the antenna component 13 can control the second driving component 14. The second driving member 141 is driven to one end of the second linkage rod 142, and the other end of the second linkage rod 142 is pivotally connected to one end of the connecting part 1232 and the antenna component 13. That is, the other end of the second linkage rod 142 drives the antenna component 13 to rotate relative to the third moving member 123 by an elevation angle or a depression angle (as shown in Figure 6).

[0029] Please also refer to Figure 8, which is a schematic diagram of the third driving component of this application. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the controller 131 of the antenna assembly 13 can control the third driving component 15. The third driving member 151 is driven to one end of the third linkage rod 152, and the other end of the third linkage rod 152 is pivotally connected to one end of the connecting part 1232 and the antenna assembly 13. That is, the other end of the third linkage rod 152 drives the third moving member 123 to rotate horizontally relative to the second moving member 122.

[0030] In summary, this application provides an automatic antenna positioning structure, in which a first driving component and a second driving component are respectively disposed on the structure of a moving component and an antenna component. A sensor within the antenna component senses the position of the signal receiver, and then the controller of the antenna component controls the first driving component and the second driving component respectively, causing the antenna component to move to the antenna angle and antenna position corresponding to the transmitted signal. Thus, the automatic antenna positioning structure of this application can automatically adjust the direction of the antenna's transmitted signal.

[0031] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of this application. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that this application is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be modified within the scope of the inventive concept described herein, through the foregoing teachings or the technology or knowledge in related fields. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this application should be within the protection scope of the appended claims. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and constitute a part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an improper limitation of this application. In the drawings: FIG1 is a perspective view of the automatic antenna positioning structure of this application; FIG2 is another perspective view of the automatic antenna positioning structure of this application; FIG3 is an electrical connection diagram of the automatic antenna positioning structure of this application; FIG4 is a driving schematic diagram of the first driving component of this application; FIG5 is another driving schematic diagram of the first driving component of this application; FIG6 is a driving schematic diagram of the second driving component of this application; FIG7 is another driving schematic diagram of the second driving component of this application; and FIG8 is a driving schematic diagram of the third driving component of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic antenna positioning structure, which is mounted on a column, wherein, The automatic antenna positioning structure includes: a first driving component disposed on the side of the column; a moving component including a first moving member disposed on the first driving component, the first driving component driving the moving component to rotate horizontally relative to the side of the column, wherein the first driving component includes a driving track, a first connecting rod and a first driving member, the driving track being arranged around the periphery of the column, the first driving member being disposed on the first moving member, the first driving member being driven connected to one end of the first connecting rod, and the other end of the first connecting rod being movably disposed within the driving track; an antenna assembly pivotally disposed on the moving component; and a second driving component disposed at the pivot point between the moving component and the antenna assembly, the second driving component driving the antenna assembly to rotate upward or downward relative to the moving component; wherein the antenna assembly further includes a sensor and a controller, the sensor being electrically connected to the controller, and the controller being electrically connected to the first driving component and the second driving component respectively.

2. The antenna automatic positioning structure as described in claim 1, wherein, The movable component includes a second movable member and a third movable member, the second movable member being assembled to the first movable member, the third movable member being pivotally disposed on the second movable member, and the antenna assembly being disposed on the third movable member.

3. The antenna automatic positioning structure as described in claim 1, wherein, The first movable member has two assembly holes, and the second movable member has a flat portion and two assembly portions. One end of each of the two assembly portions extends upward and outward from both sides of the flat portion. The two assembly portions form an L-shaped support structure, and the other end of each of the two assembly portions is embedded in the two assembly holes.

4. The antenna automatic positioning structure as described in claim 1, wherein, The second moving member has a planar portion, and the third moving member has a rotating portion and two connecting portions. The rotating portion and the planar portion are pivotally connected to each other. One end of the two connecting portions extends downward and outward from both sides of the rotating portion, and the other end of the two connecting portions is pivotally connected to the antenna assembly.

5. The automatic antenna positioning structure as described in claim 4, wherein, It further includes a third drive assembly, which is located at the pivot point between the planar portion and the rotating portion, and the third drive assembly drives the third moving member to rotate horizontally relative to the second moving member.

6. The automatic antenna positioning structure as described in claim 5, wherein, The third drive assembly includes a third drive member and a third linkage. The third drive member is connected to one end of the third linkage, which drives the third linkage. The other end of the third linkage is pivotally connected to the rotating surface and the planar portion.

7. The automatic antenna positioning structure as described in claim 6, wherein, The rotating surface further includes two limiting holes, which extend along the rotation angle of the rotating surface relative to the planar portion. The moving component further includes two limiting members, one end of which passes through the planar portion and the rotating surface, and the other end of which is located within the two limiting holes.

8. The automatic antenna positioning structure as described in claim 5, wherein, The controller is further electrically connected to the third drive component.

9. The automatic antenna positioning structure as described in claim 4, wherein, The second drive assembly includes a second drive member and a second linkage rod. The second drive member is connected to drive one end of the second linkage rod, and the other end of the second linkage rod is pivotally connected to one end of the connecting part and the antenna assembly.

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