RRH Mounting Assembly with Gravity-Assisted Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current outdoor wireless communication networks face issues with signal transmission losses, aerodynamic drag, and complexity in deploying and managing Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) due to multiple frequency bands and service providers, leading to increased costs and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system for RRHs that reduces transmission losses and aerodynamic drag by using a detachable, gravity-assisted connector system that allows easy deployment and multiple connections between RRHs and tower-mounted antennas, minimizing coaxial cable use and aerodynamic impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple RRHs are mounted on a cell tower to support multiple frequency bands and service providers, then the network capacity and service coverage are improved, but the aerodynamic drag increases as a function of the cumulative profile area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions RRHs from horizontal mounting (perpendicular to wind flow) to vertical mounting (aligned with wind flow), effectively changing the dimensional orientation of the components. This dimensional change reduces the profile area presented to horizontal winds, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag while maintaining the same number of RRHs for network capacity
2Loss of energy
If RRHs are deployed to mitigate signal degradation by minimizing coaxial cable length, then transmission losses are reduced, but the complexity of deploying and managing multiple RRHs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple RRH mounting and connection operations into a single integrated process. The vertical mounting structure allows multiple RRHs to be installed simultaneously along the tower, and the gravity-assisted connector system enables multiple electrical connections to be made in one operation, reducing deployment complexity while maintaining signal integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The gravity-assisted connector system uses the weight of the RRH itself to automatically engage electrical connectors during the mounting process. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for separate manual connection operations, reducing deployment complexity and installation time
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of macro antennas and RRHs increases to support more service providers and frequency bands, then service coverage is improved, but the cost associated with managing implementation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple types of RRHs and antennas of different sizes and weights. This single standardized interface design allows service providers to deploy various equipment types without requiring different mounting systems, reducing management complexity and implementation costs while expanding service coverage
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enhances signal efficiency, reduces aerodynamic drag, and simplifies the deployment and management of RRHs, enabling more flexible and cost-effective implementation of broadband services without exceeding cell tower design criteria.
Implementation Method 1
A mounting system for RRHs that reduces transmission losses and aerodynamic drag by using a detachable, gravity-assisted connector system
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting assembly for a remote radio head, in one embodiment, comprising a body configured to hold the remote radio head and a mounting system to detachably couple the body to an antenna housing. The mounting system configured to facilitate alignment of the remote radio head ports with the antenna ports.