Securing Ring for Satellite Antenna Reflectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Satellite antenna reflectors secured with double-sided adhesive tape are prone to detachment in high winds, leading to potential loss due to inadequate fastening.
Innovation Solution
A securing ring with a curvilinear body and a locking mechanism that separates to form a gap to receive and clamp satellite antenna reflectors and covers, providing a clamping force to secure them together, using materials like metal, plastic, or rubber, and featuring a slot and adjustable locking mechanisms for flexibility and strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If double-sided adhesive tape is used to attach reflector cover to satellite antenna reflector, then installation is simple and quick, but the attachment fails under high wind conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The securing ring is divided into two separable segments that can be opened for installation and closed for securing. This segmentation allows the ring to be easily opened and closed around the reflector assembly, providing simple installation while delivering reliable mechanical retention under high wind conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing ring acts as an intermediary mechanical fastener between the reflector cover and the satellite antenna reflector. It provides a robust connecting structure that replaces the inadequate adhesive tape while maintaining ease of installation through its openable design.
2Reliability
If a secure fastening mechanism is implemented to prevent detachment in high winds, then attachment reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing ring transitions from an open state during installation to a closed secured state during operation. This dynamic capability allows the simple openable ring structure to provide robust mechanical retention under high wind conditions, achieving reliable fastening without excessive complexity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a clamping mechanism is used to secure the reflector cover, then wind resistance improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing ring is manufactured as two separate segments that can be easily formed and then assembled by closing around the reflector assembly. This segmented approach provides effective wind resistance through mechanical clamping while keeping the manufacturing process simple and cost-effective.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of a securing ring are described along with assemblies utilizing the securing ring. A securing ring includes a curvilinear body defining an opening and having a gap that defines confronting ring ends that are separable to receive at least one curvilinear device within the opening. The curvilinear body includes an outer surface and opposing first and second side walls that define a slot therebetween. The slot is configured for receiving the curvilinear device, and the outer surface, the first wall and the second wall provide a clamping force on the curvilinear device in the slot when the confronting ring ends are drawn together, with the clamping force securing the curvilinear device within the slot. The securing apparatus further includes a locking mechanism coupled to the confronting ring ends and configured to releasably engage the confronting ring ends to secure the confronting ring ends together.