Radiating Cable With Integrated Mounting Rail
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiating cables require complex configuration and adjustment for optimal radio frequency coverage in confined spaces like tunnels and buildings, leading to increased installation time and costs.
Innovation Solution
A radiating cable design featuring a mounting rail integrated into the outer jacket with predefined apertures, allowing direct fixation to walls and ceilings using bolts, screws, or dowels, which simplifies installation by predetermining the radiation direction and eliminating the need for additional adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If radiating cables require configuration and adjustment for optimal radio frequency coverage, then radiation direction and coverage can be optimized, but installation time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail is designed with predefined positions relative to the apertures in the outer conductor, establishing the correct radiation direction before installation. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for post-installation adjustment, resolving the contradiction between achieving optimal RF coverage and reducing installation time
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail structure automatically ensures correct aperture alignment and radiation direction when fixed to the wall or ceiling, without requiring additional configuration or adjustment by installers. The system serves itself by incorporating the alignment function directly into the mounting mechanism
2Reliability
If radiating cables require additional mounting structures for wall fixation, then secure installation is achieved, but device complexity and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail is integrated as part of the radiating cable assembly itself, combining the mounting function with the cable structure. This eliminates the need for separate additional mounting structures while maintaining installation stability, reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for the cable, ensures correct positioning relative to apertures, and enables direct wall fixation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional specialized mounting components
3Reliability
If apertures in the outer conductor require precise alignment for optimal radiation, then radiation direction is optimized, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The correct alignment between apertures and mounting rail position is predetermined during manufacturing. This preliminary alignment eliminates the need for complex field adjustments, maintaining both radiation direction optimization and installation ease
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail structure automatically ensures correct aperture alignment when installed, without requiring the installer to perform complex alignment operations. The system self-aligns through its predefined geometric relationship with the apertures
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AI summary
The invention relates to a radiating cable (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) with at least one aperture (900; 1000) for radio frequency signals, wherein said radiating cable comprises at least one mounting rail (110) at an outer jacket (108) of said radiating cable with a predefined position relative to said at least one aperture, wherein the mounting rail is adapted to be fixed directly to a wall and/or ceiling (600).