Multi-Antenna Monopole Bracket With Adjustable Clamp Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for antennas on monopoles are inefficient and costly, particularly for smaller antennas, often requiring multiple brackets and complex installations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket system with adjustable clamps and base plates that accommodate different monopole diameters and allow for secure attachment of multiple antennas, using pivotable and adjustable components to simplify installation and reduce parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate mounting brackets are used for each antenna, then each antenna can be securely mounted, but the number of parts increases and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting brackets into a single integrated bracket assembly that can securely mount multiple antennas to a monopole. The base plate with multiple flanges and ears provides multiple mounting points, while the clamp with jaws secures the entire assembly to the monopole, eliminating the need for multiple separate brackets.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal assembly that can accommodate multiple antennas of different sizes and types. The adjustable clamp mechanism and multiple flange configurations allow the same bracket to serve multiple mounting functions for different antenna configurations.
2Ease of manufacture
If standard mounting brackets are used for all monopole sizes, then manufacturing is simplified, but fit and security for different monopole diameters cannot be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp mechanism incorporates adjustable jaws with threading that allows the mounting bracket to adapt to different monopole diameters. The adjustable nature of the clamp enables the same bracket design to fit various monopole sizes while maintaining secure mounting, without requiring multiple specialized bracket designs.
3Reliability
If multiple separate mounting brackets are used, then each antenna has dedicated mounting, but installation time and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated mounting bracket allows all antennas to be mounted simultaneously as a single assembly rather than requiring separate installation of individual brackets. The clamp secures the entire multi-antenna assembly to the monopole in one operation, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining dedicated mounting for each antenna through the multiple flanges and ears.
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AI summary
The present application is directed to a mounting bracket for an antenna. The mounting bracket includes a base plate having first and second arms and a spine spanning the first and second arms, the first and second arms and spine creating a monopole receiving space. First, second and third flanges merge with and extend downwardly from, respectively, the first arm, the second arm, and the spine, each of the first, second and third flanges including first and second radially-outwardly extending ears. The mounting bracket also includes a clamp including first and second jaws, each of the first and second jaws having upper and lower plates spanned by a backbone. The clamp further includes first and second elongate threaded members that extend between the backbones of the first and second jaws. Each of the first and second jaws is attached to each of the first and second arms via fasteners inserted through apertures in the first and second arms. Alternative mounting brackets and related assemblies are also described.