Pivotable Mount for Co-locating Access Point and Antenna
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for co-locating antennas and access points are bulky, aesthetically unpleasing, and lack articulation, making them inefficient and unsightly when mounted on ceilings or walls.
Innovation Solution
A mount with a base and pivotable tray allows for the co-location of antennas and access points, enabling ±25° angular adjustment and hiding cables, creating a clamshell design that appears as a single antenna installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external antennas are connected to access points via coaxial cables and mounted in close proximity, then wireless communication function is achieved, but the installation becomes bulky and aesthetically unpleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the access point and antenna into a single integrated enclosure unit, eliminating the need for separate mounting of multiple components and their connecting cables. The access point is mounted to a back plate inside the enclosure while the antenna is mounted onto the door, creating a unified appearance that is aesthetically pleasing while maintaining full wireless communication functionality.
2Ease of manufacture
If antennas are mounted in fixed positions on enclosures, then installation simplicity is achieved, but articulation and performance optimization are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a hinge mechanism that allows the antenna to be articulated and adjusted to various angles after installation. This dynamic feature enables performance optimization by positioning the antenna at optimal angles while maintaining the simplicity of the overall enclosure installation process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If access points and antennas are mounted separately on ceilings or walls, then installation flexibility is achieved, but the installation appears bulky and heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the access point and antenna into a single enclosure unit that is mounted as one lightweight assembly rather than as separate heavy components. This integration reduces the overall bulk and weight of the installation while maintaining the flexibility to mount on various surfaces such as ceilings or walls.
Data Source
AI summary
Mount for an access point and an antenna includes a base for attachment to a support structure, the base for attaching thereto an access point; and a tray pivotably attached to the base, the tray for attaching thereto an antenna. The tray is disposed above the base and the tray is positionable at an angle relative to a reference plane.