Rooftop Antenna Mounting Structure for Handrail Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antenna installation methods on rooftops require drilling into the building, are labor-intensive, and pose safety risks due to wind instability, while also compromising aesthetic appeal and violating height regulations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting apparatus for antennas that attaches to a rooftop handrail, utilizing a horizontal mounting panel with a cable installation space and concealable design, allowing for easy installation by one worker without tools, and adjustable to meet height regulations, with vibration reduction and directivity adjustment features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the support pole is fixed onto the floor surface of the rooftop, then the antenna can be installed in an upright state, but the building floor must be drilled causing damage to the building
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a handrail as an intermediary structure to support the antenna mounting apparatus. Instead of directly fixing to the building floor, the system clamps onto the existing handrail, which serves as a mediator that already has structural support capacity. This eliminates the need to drill into the building floor while maintaining installation stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus is designed to utilize the existing handrail structure, which serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the antenna, acts as a mounting surface, and eliminates the need for separate anchoring structures. The handrail becomes a multi-functional element that supports both its original purpose and the antenna installation.
2Reliability
If a heavy object is disposed on the rooftop to support the support pole, then the antenna can be stabilized against wind, but moving the heavy object up to the rooftop is difficult and requires many workers
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus generates its own stabilizing weight through the counterweight mechanism that is integrated into the device itself. The counterweight is part of the mounting apparatus and can be adjusted or filled on-site, eliminating the need to transport heavy external objects to the rooftop. The system serves its own stabilization needs without external assistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus is divided into separable components including the counterweight portion that can be independently transported and assembled. This segmentation allows the counterweight to be moved separately from the main apparatus, making it easier to transport using smaller equipment or fewer workers, while still providing the necessary stabilization when assembled.
3Ease of manufacture
If the cable is installed externally on the antenna device, then the installation is simple, but the appearance beauty deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cable installation structure is nested within the mounting apparatus itself. The cable passes through internal channels or spaces within the mounting device, concealing it from external view while maintaining easy installation through the integrated design. The mounting apparatus contains the cable pathway, creating a nested arrangement that hides the cable.
Solution Approach 2:
The concealing cover acts as a flexible or adaptable shell that can accommodate the cable while maintaining a smooth external appearance. The cover can be designed to flex or adjust to accommodate cable routing while presenting a clean, uninterrupted surface from the outside, effectively hiding the cable installation.
4Reliability
If the antenna device is installed high on the rooftop for smooth transmission, then the wireless communication performance is improved, but the installation height restrictions may be violated
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus incorporates adjustable height mechanisms that allow the antenna to be positioned at variable heights. The device can be dynamically adjusted to achieve optimal transmission quality while complying with local height restrictions. The adjustable support structure enables the antenna to be positioned at different elevations based on regulatory requirements and performance needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus allows for changing the installation parameters such as height, angle, and position of the antenna. By adjusting these parameters, the system can optimize wireless communication performance while adhering to height restrictions. The counterweight and support structure enable parameter adjustments without requiring fixed high-level installation.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a mounting apparatus for an antenna device and, specifically, comprises: a horizontal mounting panel coupled to the bottom surface of an antenna device; and an antenna installation unit on which the horizontal mounting panel is coupled and in which a hollow cable installation space is provided, wherein the antenna device enable left-right steering adjustment and up-down tilting adjustment by means of the horizontal mounting panel, and thus installation convenience and regulatory standards can be satisfied.