Antenna Device Tool-Free RRH Coupling Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antenna devices require separate tools for attaching and detaching radio remote heads (RRH) from antenna modules, posing safety risks and complicating maintenance, especially when installed on high-rise structures.
Innovation Solution
An antenna device design where the RRH is integrally formed with the antenna module, allowing for simple and tool-free attachment and detachment through rotational movement, utilizing a blind mating structure for secure electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate tools are used for attaching and detaching RRH from antenna module, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but safety risks increase and maintenance becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the RRH and antenna module into a single integrated antenna device, eliminating the need for separate attachment and detachment tools. The RRH is directly coupled with the antenna module through integrated connection structures, allowing maintenance personnel to perform operations without using external tools that could be dropped from heights, thereby reducing safety risks while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
2Reliability
If separate tools are used for attaching and detaching RRH, then secure connection is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the RRH and antenna module into one unit with built-in connection structures, the patent eliminates the need for separate tools, making the device easier to operate and maintain while ensuring secure connection through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated antenna device is designed to be self-sufficient, with the RRH and antenna module directly coupled through integrated connection structures that do not require external tools for attachment or detachment, enabling maintenance personnel to perform operations more conveniently.
3Adaptability or versatility
If RRH and antenna module are separately provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the RRH and antenna module into a single integrated device, reducing structural complexity by eliminating separate components and their associated mounting hardware, while maintaining adaptability through the integrated design that allows for flexible deployment scenarios.
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AI summary
An antenna device according to one of various examples of the present invention can comprise: an antenna module; a radio remote head (RRH) for receiving signals from the antenna module and a base station; guide modules for guiding the RRH such that the RRH slidably moves in an inclined state in the antenna module, for providing one end portion of the RRH to be rotated, and for providing the other end portion of the RRH to move vertically in the sliding movement direction; connection modules provided on a surface on which the antenna module and the RRH face each other, and electrically connecting the RRH and the antenna module; and coupling modules provided on one side of the RRH so as to move the connection modules, thereby mutually coupling or separating the connection modules.