Omnidirectional Antenna CPE Mounting Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of outdoor Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) requires expert adjustment of antenna direction and finding a proper ground point, leading to a complex and costly process due to the need for customized poles and labor-intensive signal optimization.
Innovation Solution
A CPE system with an omnidirectional antenna and a detachable mounting bracket, where the omnidirectional antenna provides 360-degree coverage without requiring expert adjustment, and the housing is designed with insulating materials for lightning protection and waterproof sealing, allowing for simple and cost-effective installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a directional antenna is used for outdoor CPE installation, then signal receiving performance is improved, but installation complexity and labor costs increase due to requiring expert adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the antenna system into multiple directional antenna elements (typically 3-4 elements arranged in a specific geometric configuration) that work together to provide omnidirectional coverage. Each element can be independently positioned and oriented to achieve comprehensive 360-degree signal reception without requiring expert adjustment during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The omnidirectional antenna design provides universal functionality by enabling the CPE to receive signals from all directions simultaneously. This multi-directional capability replaces the need for directional adjustment and optimization, allowing the device to function effectively in any orientation once mounted, thereby simplifying installation while maintaining or improving signal reception reliability.
2Reliability
If expert adjustment and grounding optimization are required for outdoor CPE installation, then signal quality is improved, but labor costs and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The omnidirectional antenna system is designed to be self-optimizing in the sense that it automatically provides optimal signal reception from all directions without requiring external expert intervention for adjustment. The device essentially services itself by maintaining effective signal reception in any mounting orientation, eliminating the need for time-consuming expert adjustment and grounding optimization procedures.
3Stability of the object's composition
If customized poles and dedicated mounting structures are used for outdoor CPE installation, then installation stability is improved, but manufacturing costs and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The omnidirectional antenna design provides universal mounting capability that works with various simple support structures. The antenna system maintains its omnidirectional performance regardless of mounting orientation, allowing installation on standard poles, walls, or other simple structures without requiring customized or specialized mounting hardware, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining installation stability.
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
The solution simplifies the installation process by eliminating the need for expert antenna adjustment and grounding optimization, reducing labor costs and improving installation efficiency while ensuring reliable and secure operation in outdoor environments.
Implementation Method 1
the PCB is disposed on the heat sink, where heat is dissipated through the heat sink
Implementation Method 2
heat is dissipated through the heat sink
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AI summary
This application provides customer premises equipment CPE, a CPE mounting bracket, and a CPE system, where the CPE includes: a housing, an omnidirectional antenna, a communications module, a PCB, and a heat sink; the omnidirectional antenna is connected to an input end of the communications module, an output end of the communications module is connected to the PCB, an output of the PCB is connected to an Ethernet cable, and the PCB is disposed on the heat sink, where heat is dissipated through the heat sink; the communications module is configured to convert a received radio-frequency signal to a digital signal; the housing is a cylindrical structure with an opening formed at a lower end, and the omnidirectional antenna, the communications module, and the PCB are disposed inside the housing; the heat sink is disposed at the lower end of the housing, and a through hole for the Ethernet cable to pass through is disposed on the heat sink; a gap between the Ethernet cable and the heat sink is sealed; and the CPE may be detachably connected to the CPE mounting bracket, and in addition, the omnidirectional antenna is disposed to achieve 360-degree coverage for the CPE. In an installation process, there is no need to adjust an antenna direction by an expert, so that the installation process is simple, and installation costs are relatively low.