Multi-divisional Canister Antenna Wire Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-divisional antennas face challenges in assembly, installation, and maintenance, with a lack of rigidity in their connection structure, leading to increased costs, size, and weight, as well as visual aesthetic issues in urban environments.
Innovation Solution
A multi-divisional antenna design featuring at least three divisional antennas forming a canister with an adapter coupled to their lower surfaces, using a connecting member like a wire to secure them, providing a semi-permanent and strong connection for easier assembly and maintenance while reducing size and weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a concealed type antenna canister is used to harmonize exterior appearance with urban environment, then visual aesthetics are improved, but installation and maintenance become difficult due to complete assembly requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna system is divided into multiple divisional antennas that can be independently installed and maintained. Each divisional antenna is a separate module that can be accessed and serviced without disassembling the entire antenna structure, thus maintaining visual aesthetics while improving ease of operation.
2Shape
If a separate canister is manufactured and assembled to cover three antennas, then visual aesthetics are improved, but production cost and overall size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The divisional antennas are merged into a single integrated structure that forms a compact arrangement. By combining the antennas and their support structure into one unit, the need for a separate canister is eliminated, reducing production cost and overall size while maintaining visual aesthetics.
3Ease of operation
If a bracket connection structure is used to install three antennas at a pole, then installation is simplified, but rigidity of connection structure is insufficient for high ground level wind resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure uses a composite design combining multiple materials and structural elements. The pole includes reinforcing ribs and the antennas are securely attached with enhanced connection mechanisms that provide both ease of installation and high rigidity to resist wind forces at high ground levels.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided, as a multi-divisional antenna, in the present disclosure, is a canister antenna having a plurality of divided antennas arranged so as to have an integrated appearance. The antennas are fixed to an adapter with strong tension by using a connection member such as a wire. The multi-divisional antenna according to the present disclosure is solid, low cost, and convenient with respect to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.