Steerable Radar Mount for Elevated Mast Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radar mounts are limited to areas with available floor space near the road and are vulnerable to degradation, making them unsuitable for versatile and secure installation.
Innovation Solution
A steerable attachment system with a fixing device and sole providing two degrees of freedom for adjustable orientation of electrical elements like radars, allowing secure fixation to mast or wall supports with stainless steel components and cable protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a radar is mounted on a foot or mast on the ground, then it ensures connection to the ground and stable installation, but it is only suitable for areas with available floor space close to the road and is vulnerable to degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the radar installation from ground level (2D horizontal plane) to elevated suspension above the road (3D spatial positioning). The attachment system uses a mast mounted on a support structure to suspend the radar at height, enabling installation in areas where ground space is unavailable while maintaining stability through vertical positioning and rigid attachment mechanisms.
2Reliability
If a radar is mounted on the ground, then it ensures connection to the ground, but it is vulnerable to degradation from environmental factors and vandalism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs counterbalancing mechanisms where the attachment system is designed to resist environmental forces such as wind load and vibration. The rigid mast structure, combined with secure attachment points and balanced positioning, creates a stable suspension system that counteracts external harmful forces, protecting the radar from environmental degradation and vandalism while maintaining reliable connection.
3Strength
If a rigid attachment system is used to securely fix the radar, then it provides firm and stable installation, but it reduces the ability to adjust orientation and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable attachment mechanisms that allow the radar orientation to be dynamically modified. The attachment system includes movable joints, adjustable brackets, and repositionable mounting points that enable technicians to change the radar's angular position and tilt angle while maintaining secure fixation. This dynamic capability allows optimization of radar beam direction for different road configurations while preserving installation stability.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a system (2) for the orientable attachment of an electrical element, such as a radar box (3), adaptable to a support of the type of mast (5) or wall of street furniture, for example a street lighting lamppost, the system (2) comprising: a fixing device (10) designed to fix the system (2) to the support, and a base (20) coupled to the fixing device (10) with a capacity for rotation about a first axis (A1) and intended to be fixed to the electrical element (3) with a capacity for rotation about a second axis (A2) inclined with respect to the first axis (A1), allowing the adjustment in position of the electrical element (3) with respect to the support (4) with two degrees of freedom.