Reversible Antenna Mount Brackets for Tool-Free Pole Fit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional antenna mounts are inadequate for accommodating different diameter poles and require tools for mounting and dismounting, which is problematic in fast-paced battlefield scenarios where quick and tool-free mounting is necessary.

Innovation Solution

A universal antenna mount design featuring reversible brackets with concave and convex faces and adjustable fasteners that securely accommodate a wide range of antenna pole diameters and shapes without the need for tools, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional U-shape brackets and fasteners are used to secure antennas to a mast, then the mounting structure is simple, but the mount cannot accommodate different diameter antenna poles

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different diameter polesVSAvoidbracket design complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket is designed with a reversible mechanism featuring both a concave face and a convex face, allowing it to accommodate antenna poles of different diameters. The concave face receives smaller diameter poles while the convex face interfaces with larger diameter poles, enabling a single bracket design to serve multiple pole size requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket can be installed in two orientations: with the concave face facing the antenna pole for smaller diameters, or reversed with the convex face facing the antenna pole for larger diameters. This inversion capability allows the same bracket to adapt to different pole size requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Productivity

If tools are required for mounting and dismounting antennas, then the connection is secure, but the mounting process is time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting speedVSAvoidtool-free operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fastener system is designed to be self-adjusting and self-securing. The operator can manually adjust the fastener position and tighten it by hand without requiring any tools. The bracket and fastener work together to automatically secure the antenna pole in place through manual operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed bracket design is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the mount cannot accommodate various antenna pole shapes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different pole shapesVSAvoidbracket manufacturing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket design incorporates both concave and convex faces in a single manufacturable component. The concave face accommodates round and square poles, while the convex face interfaces with larger diameter poles. This universal design allows one bracket type to serve multiple pole shape and size requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7918425B2Universal antenna mount

Publication Date: 2011.04.05 RAYTHEON CO

AI summary

A universal antenna mount featuring a first bracket with a concave face between right and left tangs, a reversible second bracket with a concave face and a generally convex opposite face between right and left tangs, and at least one fastener extending through the right tangs of the first and second brackets and at least one fastener extending through the left tangs of the first and second brackets.