Base Station Antenna Adapter With Hinged RRH Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional antenna apparatuses for base stations face challenges in minimizing installation time and cost due to differences in specifications between antenna modules and remote radio heads (RRHs), making it difficult to connect and assemble them for various frequency bands.
Innovation Solution
The proposed antenna apparatus includes an antenna module and an RRH installed in a support pole, where the RRH is hinged and coupled to the antenna module, allowing for electrical signal connection and disconnection. An adapter mediates this connection, featuring integrated and branch connection parts with locking mechanisms to prevent random detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional antenna modules and RRHs with different specifications are connected, then various frequency bands can be supported, but installation time and installation cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with a universal interface that can connect different types of antenna modules and RRHs. The adapter includes multiple connection parts with different connection structures, allowing it to adapt to various frequency bands and device specifications while providing a standardized connection method that reduces installation complexity and time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional antenna modules and RRHs with different specifications are connected, then various frequency bands can be supported, but installation cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as an intermediary device between the antenna module and the RRH. Instead of creating custom connection solutions for each device pair, the adapter standardizes the interface, making installation more cost-effective and easier to manufacture while still supporting various frequency bands through its multiple connection parts.
3Area of stationary object
If installation space is reduced, then space utilization is improved, but connection and coupling of antenna module and RRH becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed to be installed within the limited space between the antenna module and the RRH. The compact structure of the adapter allows it to nest into the available installation space while still providing all necessary connection functions, enabling easy connection and coupling without requiring additional installation space.
4Ease of operation
If connection portion of adapter is designed for easy connection, then installation ease is improved, but connection stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter incorporates a locking part that provides dynamic connection stability. The locking part can be easily engaged during installation to provide secure mechanical locking, ensuring connection stability while maintaining ease of installation. The locking mechanism allows for simple operation during installation but provides robust stability once connected.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an antenna apparatus for a base station and an adapter thereof and particularly comprises: an antenna module vertically installed to be spaced forward from a support pole by a predetermined distance so as to have a distancing space therebetween; an RRH installed on the antenna module to be positioned in the distancing space, wherein one of the upper end and the lower end thereof is hinge-coupled to the antenna module and the other of the upper end and the lower end thereof is attached to or detached from a part of the antenna module to enable electrical signal connection or disconnection while being rotated around the hinge; and an adapter for mediating the electrical signal connection and disconnection between the antenna module and the RRH. Therefore, the present disclosure provides advantages of reducing installation time and installation costs.