Hexagonal XPOL Antenna Array for Temporary Radio Cell Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Providing a temporary radio access point for a cellular network is complex and expensive, particularly when it needs to be set up temporarily, such as during events or maintenance of permanent stations.

Innovation Solution

An antenna device with a hexagonal arrangement of cross-polarized (XPOL) antennas on flat support plates, synchronized in columns, and a hub unit that allows for adjustable or hardwired azimuthal transmission patterns, enabling efficient and economic setup of a temporary radio access point.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a temporary radio access point is provided using conventional methods, then the cellular network can be extended to temporary locations, but the setup process becomes complex and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemporary radio access point deploymentVSAvoidsetup complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The antenna device is divided into modular components: a hexagonal support structure with six flat support plates, each containing antenna columns. This segmentation allows for easier transportation, handling, and configuration of temporary radio access points while maintaining comprehensive coverage capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna device with hexagonal support structure and configurable hub units can serve multiple functions: providing complete 360-degree coverage, sector-specific coverage, and adaptable transmission patterns. Different hub units can be exchanged to modify the azimuthal transmission pattern, making the device versatile for various deployment scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a temporary radio access point is provided using conventional methods, then the cellular network can be extended to temporary locations, but the deployment cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemporary radio access point deploymentVSAvoiddeployment cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The antenna device incorporates configurable hub units that can be exchanged or reconfigured to adapt to different deployment requirements. This dynamic reconfigurability eliminates the need for multiple specialized devices, reducing overall deployment cost while maintaining adaptability for various temporary locations and scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the antenna device uses a hexagonal support structure with six support plates, then complete azimuthal coverage is achieved, but the device size increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveazimuthal coverageVSAvoiddevice footprint

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The antenna device utilizes a vertical hexagonal support structure where six flat support plates are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration around a central axis. This vertical stacking and radial arrangement achieves complete 360-degree azimuthal coverage while maintaining a compact footprint by utilizing the vertical dimension and radial symmetry

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple hub units are provided for different azimuthal transmission patterns, then the antenna device becomes more versatile, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveazimuthal transmission pattern configurationVSAvoidhub unit configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple hub units follow a standardized design with consistent interfaces and mounting mechanisms. Each hub unit is a replicated component that can be exchanged without requiring complex reconfiguration procedures. This standardized copying approach maintains versatility while simplifying the overall system complexity through modularity and interchangeability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The antenna device facilitates easy handling, transportation, and setup of a temporary radio access point, providing comprehensive coverage with adjustable transmission patterns while ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations.

Implementation Method 1

The XPOL antennas are configured for emitting and receiving, respectively, electromagnetic waves having orthogonal traversal polarizations

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4607695B1Mobile antenna device for providing a temporary radio cell

Publication Date: 2026.01.28 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG

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AI summary

An antenna device for a cellular network, the antenna device comprising an antenna module having a plurality of cross-polarized, XPOL, antennas, and methods for defining an azimuthal transmission pattern of an antenna device.