Antenna Support Rod Layout for Wind-Stable Pole Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Antennas face challenges in maintaining stability and alignment due to external forces like wind and vibrations, and the addition of devices for processing radio frequency signals increases the wind load and mass, affecting their mounting and performance.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a supporting rod arranged outside a virtual plane associated with the support plate provides a rigid and reliable attachment of the antenna to a structure, enhancing stability and resisting external forces by acting as an additional mechanical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices for processing radio frequency signals are attached to the antenna, then the antenna's signal processing capability is improved, but the wind load and mass of the antenna increase
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting rod extends the support structure in a new spatial dimension by projecting from the support plate in a direction substantially perpendicular to it. This three-dimensional configuration allows the supporting rod to provide additional mechanical support without increasing the footprint or planar dimensions of the antenna assembly, thereby supporting additional signal processing devices while minimizing the increase in overall mass and wind load.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices for processing radio frequency signals are attached to the antenna, then the antenna's signal processing capability is improved, but the wind load on the antenna increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting rod projects in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support plate, utilizing the third dimension to provide structural support. This vertical projection allows the antenna assembly to support additional signal processing devices without increasing its horizontal footprint, thereby reducing the exposed surface area to wind forces and minimizing wind load while maintaining enhanced signal processing capability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a supporting rod arranged outside the virtual plane is used to attach the antenna to the structure, then the rigidity and stability of the antenna are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is segmented into distinct functional components: a support plate for primary attachment to the mounting structure, and a supporting rod that projects perpendicular to the plate for secondary support. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design and assembly process while achieving enhanced stability through the three-dimensional configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The support plate serves multiple functions: it provides the primary mounting surface for attaching the antenna to the structure, and simultaneously serves as a base from which the supporting rod projects. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining the rigid three-dimensional support structure that improves antenna stability.
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AI summary
In one embodiment, the antenna includes a reflector, a support plate for attaching the reflector to a structure, for example a mounting pole, a housing for a first radio device, wherein the housing is attached to the support plate, and a first supporting rod attached to the housing, wherein the first supporting rod is arranged outside of a virtual plane associated with the support plate and is configured to connect the housing to the structure.