Elastic Antenna Mount Structure for Seismic Vibration Damping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing antenna structures face challenges in maintaining transmission/reception quality and longevity due to vibrations from earthquakes and typhoons, with current solutions increasing weight and cost by enhancing rigidity or adding heavy reinforcing structures.

Innovation Solution

A vibration damping apparatus comprising a first and second fixing member with recessed areas and an elastic member between them, providing a multilayer structure that supports the antenna module and dampens vibrations without excessive weight increase.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the rigidity of the antenna structure is increased or heavy reinforcing structures are added for vibration damping, then the anti-seismic performance is improved, but the weight of the entire structure is excessively increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-seismic performanceVSAvoidweight of antenna structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state and properties of the mounting structure by introducing elastic members that can deform under vibration loads. The elastic members are configured with specific material properties and geometric parameters (thickness, length, cross-sectional area) that allow them to provide vibration damping while maintaining a lightweight design, thus resolving the contradiction between anti-seismic performance and structure weight

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite construction by combining rigid components (mounting bracket, antenna support structure) with elastic damping members. This composite approach allows the rigid parts to provide structural support while the elastic members provide vibration isolation, achieving effective vibration damping without requiring the entire structure to be heavy and rigid

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the rigidity of the antenna structure is increased or heavy reinforcing structures are added for vibration damping, then the transmission/reception quality is maintained, but the cost is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission/reception qualityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the parameters of the elastic members (material selection, dimensions, mounting configuration) to achieve effective vibration damping at lower cost. By carefully selecting elastic materials and configuring their geometric parameters, the patent provides vibration protection that maintains transmission quality without requiring expensive heavy reinforcing structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses relatively simple and inexpensive elastic members (such as rubber or polymer-based dampers) instead of costly heavy metal reinforcing structures. These elastic components can be easily manufactured and installed, providing cost-effective vibration damping while maintaining antenna performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Improves anti-seismic performance of antenna structures by effectively damping vibrations, maintaining transmission quality and extending the antenna's lifespan without increasing weight or cost.

Implementation Method 1

at least one elastic member disposed between the first fixing member and the second fixing member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20250279570A1Vibration damping apparatus for antenna device
Publication Date: 2025.09.04 KMW INC
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AI summary

A vibration damping apparatus for an antenna device is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the provided vibration damping apparatus comprises: a first fixing member having a predetermined thickness, and having at least a portion recessed to form a first recessed area; a second fixing member, which has a predetermined thickness, can be coupled to the first fixing member, and has at least a portion recessed to form a second recessed area; and at least one elastic member disposed between the first fixing member and the second fixing member.